/* ==========================================================================
   VELOCITY TAX GROUP — V2 DESIGN SYSTEM (DRAFT)
   Premium fintech direction: ink navy, electric teal, editorial serif
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand */
  --ink:        #01141B;
  --ink-2:      #041F2B;
  --ink-3:      #052936;
  --blue:       #2493EA;
  --teal:       #05C3DD;
  --teal-deep:  #048EAB;
  --gold:       #F5A623;
  --green:      #22C55E;

  /* Light surfaces */
  --paper:      #F7FAFC;
  --paper-2:    #EEF4F9;
  --line:       #DCE7F0;

  /* Text */
  --text:       #0D1F2D;
  --text-2:     #4A6478;
  --text-inv:   #E8F1F7;
  --text-inv-2: #9FB8C9;

  /* System */
  --radius:     16px;
  --radius-sm:  10px;
  --shadow:     0 4px 24px rgba(1,20,27,.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 24px 64px -16px rgba(1,20,27,.25);
  --glow:       0 0 48px rgba(5,195,221,.25);
  --grad:       linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:  'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --ease:       cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --nav-h:      76px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
::selection { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }

.container { width: min(1180px, 92%); margin-inline: auto; }
.container--narrow { width: min(860px, 92%); margin-inline: auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Typography
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.display-xl { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); }
.display-lg { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem); }
.display-md { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 58ch; }
.on-dark .lede, .lede--inv { color: var(--text-inv-2); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 2px; }
.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }

.accent-serif { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }
.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 999px; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(36,147,234,.5);
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(5,195,221,.55); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--teal); }
.on-dark .btn--ghost, .hero .btn--ghost, .offer-band .btn--ghost, .section--dark .btn--ghost {
  color: #fff; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.on-dark .btn--ghost:hover, .hero .btn--ghost:hover, .offer-band .btn--ghost:hover, .section--dark .btn--ghost:hover {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--teal); color: var(--teal);
}
.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(245,166,35,.5);
}
.btn--gold:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(245,166,35,.6); }
.btn--lg { padding: 19px 38px; font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100; height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  /* Always dark so logo + phone stay readable on any page/scroll position */
  background: rgba(1,20,27,.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: background .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(1,20,27,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: min(1180px, 92%); margin-inline: auto; }
/* Logo art is white+blue on the brand ink (#01141B) — same as nav bg. No filters. */
.nav__logo img { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 34px; }
.nav__links a {
  color: var(--text-inv-2); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .25s; position: relative;
}
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a.is-active { color: #fff; }
.nav__links a.is-active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav__phone { color: var(--text-inv); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.nav__phone:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.nav .btn { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: .92rem; }
.nav__burger {
  display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; position: relative; z-index: 102;
}
.nav__burger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: #fff; margin: 5px auto;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
}
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__phone { display: none; }
  .nav__cta .btn { display: none; } /* CTA lives in the mobile menu — prevents logo overlap */
  .nav__burger { display: block; }
  .nav__menu-mobile .nav__phone { display: block; }
  .nav__menu-mobile {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(1,20,27,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 30px;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .35s; z-index: 101;
  }
  .nav__menu-mobile.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav__menu-mobile a { color: var(--text-inv); font-size: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--font-display); }
  .nav__menu-mobile .btn { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 901px) { .nav__menu-mobile { display: none; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero (dark)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inv);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 72px) 0 96px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.hero--tall { min-height: 86vh; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero--tall .hero__visual { margin-top: 6px; } /* optically aligns report card top with badge */
.hero__orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); z-index: -1; opacity: .55;
  animation: drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero__orb--1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,147,234,.5), transparent 65%); top: -140px; right: -80px; }
.hero__orb--2 { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(5,195,221,.38), transparent 65%); bottom: -160px; left: -100px; animation-delay: -7s; }
.hero__orb--3 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,.16), transparent 65%); top: 40%; left: 42%; animation-delay: -3s; }
@keyframes drift {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(40px, 26px) scale(1.08); }
}
.hero::after { /* grain */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: .05; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; } }

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-inv); margin-bottom: 28px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero__badge .star { color: var(--gold); }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero .lede { margin-bottom: 38px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.hero__note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-inv-2); margin-top: 18px; }

/* Hero visual card stack */
.hero__visual { position: relative; }
.vcard {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 28px; backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.vcard + .vcard { margin-top: 18px; }
.vcard--float { animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.vcard--float2 { animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
@keyframes floaty { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
.vcard__label { font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-inv-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.vcard__big { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.1rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; }
.vcard__sub { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-inv-2); margin-top: 6px; }
.vcard__row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; }
.vcard .check { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Stat band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats { background: var(--ink-2); color: var(--text-inv); padding: 44px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  color: #fff; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat__num .grad-text { font-family: inherit; }
.stat__label { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-inv-2); margin-top: 4px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sections
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section { padding: 104px 0; }
.section--dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inv); }
.section--tint { background: var(--paper-2); }
.section__head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section__head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section__head--center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section__head h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section--dark h2 { color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.grid-5 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36,147,234,.12), rgba(5,195,221,.12));
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .97rem; }
.card ul { margin-top: 16px; }
.card ul li {
  font-size: .93rem; color: var(--text-2); padding: 6px 0 6px 26px; position: relative;
}
.card ul li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.card__tag {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.12); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Dark cards */
.card--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: var(--text-inv);
}
.card--dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.card--dark p, .card--dark ul li { color: var(--text-inv-2); }
.card--dark:hover { box-shadow: var(--glow); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.t-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.t-card__stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: .95rem; }
.t-card__quote { font-size: .98rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.t-card__who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.t-card__avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-card__name { font-weight: 600; font-size: .93rem; }
.t-card__meta { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.rating-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); font-weight: 600;
}
.rating-pill .big { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; }
.rating-pill .stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; }
.rating-pill .meta { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Team
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-card { text-align: left; }
.team-card__photo {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--radius); object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.92); transition: filter .4s, transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__photo { filter: saturate(1.05); transform: scale(1.02); }
.team-card__initials {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--radius); display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-3), var(--ink)); color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.4rem;
}
.team-card__body { padding: 18px 4px 0; }
.team-card__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.team-card__role { color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; margin: 4px 0 10px; }
.team-card__bio { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .93rem; }
.chips { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 12px; }
.chip {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(36,147,234,.1); color: var(--blue); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Offices
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.office-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 30px 26px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s;
}
.office-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.office-card__skyline { height: 74px; margin-bottom: 18px; opacity: .9; }
.office-card__skyline svg { height: 100%; width: auto; }
.office-card__city { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; color: #fff; }
.office-card__state { color: var(--teal); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.office-card__note { color: var(--text-inv-2); font-size: .88rem; margin-top: 10px; }
.office-card--hq::after {
  content: "HQ"; position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Offer / CTA bands
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.offer-band {
  position: relative; background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inv);
  border-radius: 24px; padding: 72px 64px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.offer-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -40%; z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px circle at 85% 20%, rgba(36,147,234,.35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px circle at 10% 90%, rgba(5,195,221,.28), transparent 60%);
}
.offer-band h2 { color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .offer-band { padding: 48px 28px; } }

.checklist { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 28px; margin: 26px 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.checklist li { padding-left: 30px; position: relative; font-size: .97rem; }
.checklist li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 6px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.15); color: var(--green); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 800;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 4px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text);
}
.faq__q .icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 700; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s; }
.faq__item.is-open .icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--grad); color: #fff; }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .45s var(--ease); }
.faq__a p { padding: 0 44px 24px 4px; color: var(--text-2); font-size: .97rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Forms
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field label { display: block; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--text); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .96rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(5,195,221,.12);
}
.form-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-2); text-align: center; margin-top: 16px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inv-2); padding: 72px 0 36px; font-size: .93rem; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 44px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer__logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
}
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--grad); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .82rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reveal animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: .1s; } .reveal-d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: .3s; } .reveal-d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero__orb, .vcard--float, .vcard--float2 { animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.on-dark { color: var(--text-inv); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 12px; } .mt-2 { margin-top: 24px; } .mt-3 { margin-top: 40px; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 64px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.flex-center { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile polish
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 48px) 0 64px; }
  .hero--tall { min-height: 0; }
  .hero__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 210px; }
  .section__head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .form-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .stats { padding: 32px 0; }
  .vcard { padding: 20px 20px; }
  .vcard__big { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .display-xl { line-height: 1.12; }
  .offer-band .checklist { margin: 20px 0; }
  .footer { padding: 52px 0 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  body { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .btn--lg { padding: 16px 24px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav__logo img { height: 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .law-band__text { font-size: .88rem; }
  .report__row { padding: 13px 18px; }
  .report__head, .report__foot { padding-inline: 18px; }
  .rating-pill { padding: 10px 20px; }
  .rating-pill .big { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .pullquote { padding: 64px 0 48px; }
  .versus__col { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .offer-band .split-band { gap: 32px; }
  .checklist { gap: 10px 20px; }
  .footer__logo img { height: 40px; }
}

/* Sticky mobile CTA bar (landing page) */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(1,20,27,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 12px 16px; display: none; gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.sticky-cta .btn { flex: 1; padding: 13px 10px; font-size: .92rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .sticky-cta { display: flex; } body.has-sticky-cta { padding-bottom: 70px; } }

/* Rocket watermark (brand mark, transparent PNG) — level, prominent */
.bg-mark {
  position: absolute; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  width: min(54vw, 680px); opacity: .07;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 70px rgba(5,195,221,.4));
  animation: markDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.bg-mark--right { right: -4%; top: 4%; }
.bg-mark--left { left: -6%; bottom: -12%; }
.bg-mark--center { left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.4); opacity: .05; }
@keyframes markDrift {
  from { translate: 0 0; }
  to { translate: 0 -22px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .bg-mark { animation: none; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .bg-mark { width: 70vw; opacity: .04; } }

/* Accessibility: visible keyboard focus */
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* Gold marker highlight for key phrases */
.hl {
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 55%, rgba(245,166,35,.35) 55%);
  padding: 0 2px;
}

/* 2025 tax-law alert band */
.law-band {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245,166,35,.1), rgba(5,195,221,.08));
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.28);
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.law-band__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}
.law-band__text { color: var(--text-inv); font-size: .98rem; }
.law-band__text b { color: var(--gold); }
.law-band a { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; }
.law-band a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* EA vs CPA comparison */
.versus { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: stretch; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .versus { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.versus__col { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 32px; position: relative; }
.versus__col--cpa {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px dashed var(--line); color: var(--text-2);
}
.versus__col--ea {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inv);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1.5px transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--ink), var(--ink)), var(--grad);
  background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.versus__col--ea::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -30%;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at 85% 10%, rgba(5,195,221,.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.versus__label {
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.versus__col--cpa .versus__label { color: var(--text-2); }
.versus__col--ea .versus__label { color: var(--teal); }
.versus__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.versus__col--ea .versus__title { color: #fff; }
.versus__col ul li { padding: 9px 0 9px 30px; position: relative; font-size: .97rem; }
.versus__col--cpa ul li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gray); font-weight: 700; }
.versus__col--ea ul li { color: var(--text-inv); }
.versus__col--ea ul li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 800; }
.versus__foot { margin-top: 18px; font-size: .88rem; }
.versus__col--cpa .versus__foot { color: var(--text-2); font-style: italic; }
.versus__col--ea .versus__foot { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* Giant pull-quote */
.pullquote { padding: 96px 0 80px; text-align: center; position: relative; }
.pullquote__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 7rem; line-height: 0; color: var(--gold);
  opacity: .55; display: block; height: 40px;
}
.pullquote__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text);
  max-width: 20ch; margin-inline: auto;
}
.pullquote__attr { margin-top: 22px; color: var(--text-2); font-size: .95rem; }
.pullquote__attr b { color: var(--text); }
.pullquote__stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 4px; margin-top: 6px; }

/* Second Look findings report (hero visual) */
.report {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow: hidden;
  animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.report__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.report__title { font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; }
.report__badge {
  font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink); background: var(--gold); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.report__row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 15px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.report__row:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
.report__item { color: var(--text-inv); font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 500; }
.report__item small { display: block; color: var(--text-inv-2); font-weight: 400; font-size: .78rem; }
.report__status {
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.report__status--found { background: rgba(245,166,35,.15); color: var(--gold); }
.report__status--risk { background: rgba(239,68,68,.16); color: #F87171; }
.report__status--ok { background: rgba(34,197,94,.14); color: var(--green); }
.report__foot {
  padding: 16px 24px; background: rgba(5,195,221,.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(5,195,221,.2);
  color: var(--teal); font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600;
}
/* Spots-remaining pill (landing page) */
.spots-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,.35);
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; margin-top: 18px;
}
.spots-pill .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);} 50% { opacity: .4; transform: scale(.75);} }

/* Bookkeeping split band */
.split-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .split-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
.mini-stats { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 24px; }
.mini-stat {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.mini-stat b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--text); }
.mini-stat span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-2); }

/* Marquee trust strip */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; padding: 18px 0; border-block: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); background: var(--ink); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 56px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 30s linear infinite; }
.marquee__track span { color: var(--text-inv-2); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee__track span b { color: var(--teal); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee__track { animation: none; } }