/* ============================================================
   Rubricks — public site design system
   Editorial layout: left navigation rail + right content column.
   Plain CSS, no framework. Loaded by every public page.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* palette (preserved from the existing Rubricks identity) */
  --ink:#1B2437;          /* primary text / near-black navy */
  --ink-2:#28324a;        /* raised navy (workspace blocks) */
  --paper:#F7F6F2;        /* warm off-white background */
  --paper-2:#FBFAF7;      /* lighter panel fill */
  --card:#FFFFFF;
  --cobalt:#2547D0;
  --cobalt-dark:#1B379F;
  --marigold:#F2B63C;
  --marigold-soft:#FBE7BE;
  --slate:#5C6478;        /* muted body */
  --slate-light:#8A91A3;
  --line:#E4E2DA;         /* warm hairline */
  --line-2:#EEEDE7;

  /* type */
  --font-display:'Gabarito',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Hanken Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-mono:'Spline Sans Mono',ui-monospace,monospace;

  /* geometry */
  --rail:236px;
  --content-max:1180px;
  --read:704px;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-sm:10px;

  /* spacing scale */
  --s1:8px; --s2:14px; --s3:22px; --s4:34px; --s5:52px; --s6:76px;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;overflow-x:clip}
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.62;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:var(--cobalt);text-underline-offset:2px}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cobalt);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:3px}
::selection{background:var(--marigold-soft)}

/* skip link */
.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:8px;z-index:100;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px}
.skip:focus{left:12px}

/* ---------- app shell: rail + content ---------- */
.shell{max-width:var(--content-max);margin:0 auto;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:var(--rail) 1fr;gap:0;min-height:100vh}
.main{min-width:0;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px)}

/* ---------- left navigation rail (desktop) ---------- */
.rail{position:sticky;top:0;align-self:start;height:100vh;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:26px 22px 24px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.rail .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.rail .mark{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none}
.rail .brand .name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:19px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.rail .descriptor{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);margin:12px 0 26px;padding-left:1px}
.rail nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.rail nav a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--slate);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;
  padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.rail nav a:hover{color:var(--ink);background:var(--line-2)}
.rail nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ink);background:#fff;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.rail .spacer{flex:1}
.rail .rail-foot{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.rail .login{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12.5px;color:var(--slate);
  text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:.02em}
.rail .login:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.rail .rail-note{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--slate-light);line-height:1.5}

/* ---------- mobile top bar + drawer (hidden on desktop) ---------- */
.topbar{display:none}
.drawer{display:none}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .shell{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .rail{display:none}
  .main{padding-top:0}
  .topbar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    position:sticky;top:0;z-index:40;background:rgba(247,246,242,.92);
    backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(8px);
    padding:14px clamp(16px,5vw,24px);margin:0 calc(-1*clamp(20px,4vw,56px)) 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .topbar .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
  .topbar .mark{width:30px;height:30px}
  .topbar .brand .name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .menu-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:9px;padding:9px 13px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;
    color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;min-height:42px}
  .menu-btn svg{display:block}

  .drawer{display:block;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:60;visibility:hidden;overflow:hidden}
  .drawer[aria-hidden="false"]{visibility:visible}
  .drawer .scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(27,36,55,.44);opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .2s ease}
  .drawer[aria-hidden="false"] .scrim{opacity:1}
  .drawer .sheet{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;height:100%;width:min(84vw,320px);
    background:var(--paper);border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding:20px 22px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .22s ease;
    box-shadow:-16px 0 40px rgba(27,36,55,.14)}
  .drawer[aria-hidden="false"] .sheet{transform:none}
  .drawer .sheet-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:14px}
  .drawer .close-btn{background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;width:42px;height:42px;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}
  .drawer nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;margin-top:6px}
  .drawer nav a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:17px;
    padding:12px 10px;border-radius:9px;min-height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center}
  .drawer nav a:hover{background:var(--line-2)}
  .drawer nav a[aria-current="page"]{background:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
  .drawer .drawer-foot{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .drawer .drawer-foot a{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);
    text-decoration:none;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px}
  body.drawer-open{overflow:hidden}
}

/* ---------- content rhythm ---------- */
.section{padding:var(--s5) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.section:first-of-type{border-top:none}
.section.tight{padding:var(--s4) 0}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:14px}
.lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);max-width:62ch}
.lede strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1}
h2.sec{font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,32px);margin-bottom:10px}
h3{font-weight:700}
p{max-width:66ch}

.measure{max-width:var(--read)}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;padding:13px 24px;border-radius:11px;border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;transition:background .12s,border-color .12s,transform .1s;min-height:46px;line-height:1}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px)}
.btn.primary{background:var(--cobalt);color:#fff}
.btn.primary:hover{background:var(--cobalt-dark)}
.btn.ghost{background:#fff;border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink)}
.btn.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--cobalt);color:var(--cobalt)}
.btn.on-dark{background:var(--marigold);color:var(--ink)}
.btn.on-dark:hover{background:#FFC44E}
.btn.on-dark.ghost{background:transparent;border-color:#3d4964;color:#EDF0F6}
.btn.on-dark.ghost:hover{border-color:#8892A9}
.cta-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}

.textlink{font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--cobalt);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(37,71,208,.28);padding-bottom:1px}
.textlink:hover{border-color:var(--cobalt)}
.textlink .arrow{transition:transform .12s}
.textlink:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(2px)}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:clamp(40px,7vw,74px) 0 var(--s5)}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,56px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.025em;max-width:15ch}
.hero .hero-lede{margin-top:22px;font-size:clamp(17px,2.2vw,20px);color:var(--slate);max-width:56ch}
.hero .hero-lede strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.capabilities{margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--slate-light);display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.capabilities span[aria-hidden]{color:var(--line)}

/* yellow marker — reserved for one phrase */
.hl{position:relative;white-space:nowrap}
.hl::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-.1em;right:-.1em;bottom:.05em;height:.5em;
  background:var(--marigold);z-index:-1;transform:skewY(-.7deg);border-radius:3px}

/* ---------- editorial numbered rows (methodology) ---------- */
.steps{margin-top:10px}
.step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:20px;padding:26px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.step:first-child{border-top:none}
.step .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:var(--cobalt);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;padding-top:4px}
.step h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:6px}
.step .quote{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:8px}
.step p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15.5px}
.step ul{margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--slate);font-size:15px}
.step ul li{margin:3px 0}
.step .tag{margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--slate);background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:5px 11px;border-radius:999px}

/* ---------- two-column control panel ---------- */
.control{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:8px}
@media(max-width:680px){.control{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.control .col{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 24px;background:#fff}
.control .col.cant{background:var(--paper-2)}
.control .col h3{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.control .col .k{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:3px 8px;border-radius:6px}
.control .cant .k{background:var(--line-2);color:var(--slate)}
.control .can .k{background:var(--marigold-soft);color:#7a5a12}
.control ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.control li{font-size:15px;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--ink)}
.control li:first-child{border-top:none}
.control .cant li{color:var(--slate)}

/* ---------- flow diagram (semantic HTML/CSS, not an image) ---------- */
.flow{margin:8px 0 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;max-width:560px}
.flow .node{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;border-radius:11px;padding:14px 18px;
  text-align:center}
.flow .node .lab{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.flow .node.accent{border-color:var(--cobalt);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--cobalt)}
.flow .node.accent .lab{color:var(--cobalt)}
.flow .node.goal{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.flow .node.goal .lab{color:#fff}
.flow .node.result{background:var(--marigold-soft);border-color:#E7C983}
.flow .node.result .lab{color:#7a5a12}
.flow .arrow{align-self:center;color:var(--slate-light);padding:7px 0;line-height:0}

/* ---------- discipline / feature grid ---------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:16px;margin-top:8px}
.grid.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.grid.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media(max-width:760px){.grid.g3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.grid.g2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tile{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px;background:#fff}
.tile .k{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:10px}
.tile h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:6px}
.tile p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15px}

/* ---------- audience rows ---------- */
.aud{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:26px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;gap:28px}
.aud:first-of-type{border-top:none}
@media(max-width:680px){.aud{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}}
.aud .aud-h{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:19px}
.aud .aud-h .k{display:block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt);margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:400}
.aud .q{font-size:16.5px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:8px}
.aud .ex{color:var(--slate);font-size:14.5px}

/* ---------- field notes list ---------- */
.notes{margin-top:8px}
.note{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:24px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:24px;transition:background .12s}
.note:first-child{border-top:none}
.note:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
@media(max-width:640px){.note{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}}
.note .k{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);padding-top:3px}
.note .note-body h3{font-size:19px;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.note .note-body p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15.5px;max-width:64ch}
.note .more{margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--cobalt)}

/* ---------- dark section block ---------- */
.dark{background:var(--ink);color:#EDF0F6;border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:clamp(28px,5vw,44px);margin:var(--s5) 0}
.dark .eyebrow{color:#8892A9}
.dark h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,30px);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff}
.dark p{color:#A6AFC2}
.dark .grid .tile{background:var(--ink-2);border-color:#34405c}
.dark .grid .tile h4{color:#fff}
.dark .grid .tile p{color:#A6AFC2}
.dark .grid .tile .k{color:#8892A9}

/* ---------- closing CTA ---------- */
.closer{background:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--radius);color:#EDF0F6;
  padding:clamp(30px,5vw,48px);margin:var(--s5) 0 var(--s4)}
.closer h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,32px);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;max-width:20ch}
.closer p{color:#A6AFC2;margin-top:12px;max-width:56ch}

/* ---------- blog / article ---------- */
.postlist{margin-top:8px}
.post-item{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:26px 0;transition:background .12s}
.post-item:first-child{border-top:none}
.post-item:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.post-item .meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--slate-light);
  display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:9px}
.post-item .cat{color:var(--cobalt)}
.post-item h3{font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin-bottom:8px}
.post-item p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15.5px;max-width:66ch}
.post-item.featured{background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px;margin-bottom:14px}
.post-item.featured .flag{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a12;background:var(--marigold-soft);
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:12px}
.post-item.featured h3{font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,30px)}

article.post{max-width:var(--read);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(30px,5vw,52px) 0}
article.post .post-head{margin-bottom:32px}
article.post .post-meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--slate-light);
  display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:16px}
article.post .post-meta .cat{color:var(--cobalt)}
article.post h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,4.6vw,44px);
  line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.025em}
article.post .dek{font-size:20px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:16px;line-height:1.5}
article.post .byline{margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:14px;color:var(--slate)}
article.post .prose{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.72}
article.post .prose > *{max-width:none}
article.post .prose p{margin:0 0 22px}
article.post .prose h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:26px;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:40px 0 12px}
article.post .prose h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;margin:30px 0 8px}
article.post .prose ul,article.post .prose ol{margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:24px}
article.post .prose li{margin:6px 0}
article.post .prose a{color:var(--cobalt);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(37,71,208,.3)}
article.post .prose blockquote{margin:26px 0;padding:6px 0 6px 22px;border-left:3px solid var(--marigold);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-size:21px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink)}
article.post .prose blockquote p{margin:0}
article.post .prose code{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.88em;background:var(--paper-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:5px;padding:1px 6px}
article.post .prose figure{margin:30px 0}
article.post .prose figcaption{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate-light);margin-top:8px;text-align:center}
article.post .prose hr{border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:36px 0}
.related{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:24px;margin-top:36px}

/* ---------- breadcrumb ---------- */
.crumbs{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--slate-light);padding:22px 0 0;
  display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.crumbs a{color:var(--slate);text-decoration:none}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.crumbs .sep{color:var(--line)}

/* ---------- forms (contact) ---------- */
.form{max-width:var(--read);margin-top:26px}
.field{margin-bottom:18px}
.field label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:7px}
.field .opt{color:var(--slate-light);font-weight:400}
.field input,.field textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:12px 14px;
  min-height:48px;transition:border-color .12s,box-shadow .12s}
.field textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical;line-height:1.55}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--cobalt);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(37,71,208,.14)}
.form-note{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate-light);margin-top:6px}
.form-status{display:none;margin-top:16px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:10px;font-size:15px}
.form-status.ok{display:block;background:#EAF6EE;border:1px solid #BFE3CC;color:#1E6B3A}
.form-status.err{display:block;background:#FCEDEA;border:1px solid #F2C7BD;color:#9A3B25}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-foot{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:var(--s4);padding:30px 0 48px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--slate);font-size:13.5px}
.site-foot nav{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.site-foot a{color:var(--slate);text-decoration:none}
.site-foot a:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- utilities ---------- */
.stack-sm > * + *{margin-top:12px}
.muted{color:var(--slate)}
.nowrap{white-space:nowrap}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ============================================================
   Second pass — visual, scannable components
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- split hero ---- */
.hero-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);
  align-items:center;padding:clamp(32px,5vw,64px) 0 var(--s5)}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;
  padding-top:24px}}
.hero-split .hero-copy h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,54px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.025em;max-width:14ch}
.hero-split .hero-copy .hero-lede{margin-top:18px;font-size:clamp(16.5px,2vw,19px);
  color:var(--slate);max-width:46ch}
.hero-split .hero-copy .hero-lede strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* ---- discovery collage (hero visual) ---- */
.discovery{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.dcard{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;padding:15px 16px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(27,36,55,.03)}
.dcard .dc-k{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.dcard.search{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:14px 16px}
.dcard.search .glass{color:var(--slate-light);flex:none}
.dcard.search .q{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.dcard.search .q .cursor{display:inline-block;width:1px;height:15px;background:var(--cobalt);
  margin-left:1px;vertical-align:-2px;animation:blink 1.1s steps(1) infinite}
@keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0}}
.dcard.ai .bubble{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5}
.dcard.ai .answer{margin-top:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.55}
.dcard.ai .answer mark{background:var(--marigold-soft);color:#6b4e12;padding:0 3px;border-radius:3px;
  font-weight:600}
.dcard.result{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
.dcard.result .r-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px}
.dcard.result .r-sub{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--slate-light);margin-top:2px}
.dcard.result .r-tag{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--cobalt);color:#fff;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;
  white-space:nowrap}
.discovery .d-cap{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;color:var(--slate-light);
  text-align:center;margin-top:4px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.d-conn{align-self:center;color:var(--line);line-height:0;margin:-4px 0}

/* ---- horizontal flow (row on desktop, column on mobile) ---- */
.flow-h{display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:0;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}
.flow-h .fnode{flex:1;min-width:120px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;background:#fff;
  padding:14px 12px;text-align:center;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.flow-h .fnode .lab{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.35}
.flow-h .fnode.start{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.flow-h .fnode.start .lab{color:#fff}
.flow-h .fnode.end{background:var(--marigold-soft);border-color:#E7C983}
.flow-h .fnode.end .lab{color:#7a5a12}
.flow-h .fsep{flex:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:26px;
  color:var(--slate-light);font-size:15px}
.flow-h .fsep::before{content:"→"}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .flow-h{flex-direction:column}
  .flow-h .fnode{min-width:0}
  .flow-h .fsep{width:auto;height:22px}
  .flow-h .fsep::before{content:"↓"}
}

/* ---- concept row (CLARITY / STRUCTURE / AUTHORITY / MEASUREMENT) ---- */
.concepts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:12px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
@media(max-width:820px){.concepts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:460px){.concepts{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.concept{padding:22px 20px 22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.concepts .concept:not(:last-child){border-right:1px solid var(--line);padding-right:20px}
@media(max-width:820px){.concepts .concept{padding:20px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .concepts .concept:nth-child(2n){border-right:none}}
@media(max-width:460px){.concepts .concept{border-right:none!important;padding:18px 0}}
.concept .icn{color:var(--cobalt);margin-bottom:12px}
.concept h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px}
.concept p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);max-width:26ch}

/* ---- SEO/AEO/GEO layers ---- */
.layers{margin-top:14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff}
.layer{display:grid;grid-template-columns:104px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:18px 22px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);align-items:baseline}
.layer:first-child{border-top:none}
.layer .l-k{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--cobalt)}
.layer .l-q{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);max-width:60ch}
@media(max-width:520px){.layer{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px;padding:16px 18px}}

/* ---- audience image-led tiles ---- */
.biz{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:14px}
@media(max-width:820px){.biz{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}}
.biz-tile{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.biz-tile .art{aspect-ratio:16/10;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:16px}
/* real photos drop in here later via background-image; polished brand art until then */
.biz-tile .art.local{background:radial-gradient(130% 90% at 85% -10%,#34467a 0,rgba(52,70,122,0) 55%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1f2a44,#161f33)}
.biz-tile .art.expert{background:radial-gradient(130% 90% at 15% -10%,#2547D0 0,rgba(37,71,208,0) 55%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1f2a44,#161f33)}
.biz-tile .art.growth{background:radial-gradient(130% 90% at 85% 110%,#F2B63C 0,rgba(242,182,60,0) 50%),linear-gradient(160deg,#1f2a44,#161f33)}
.biz-tile .art .art-icn{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.biz-tile .art .cat{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.biz-tile .art .cat b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff;text-transform:none;margin-top:3px}
.biz-tile .b-body{padding:18px 20px}
.biz-tile .b-body p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate)}
.biz-tile .b-ex{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--slate-light);
  margin-top:12px}

/* ---- inline rule of terms (Baseline · Evidence · ...) ---- */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px 4px;margin-top:18px}
.chips .chip{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink)}
.chips .dot{color:var(--marigold);font-weight:700}

/* ---- collaboration diagram ---- */
.collab{display:flex;align-items:stretch;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin-top:20px}
.collab .cnode{flex:1;min-width:130px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;padding:15px 14px;
  background:#fff}
.collab .cnode .ck{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light)}
.collab .cnode .ct{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-top:3px}
.collab .cnode.rk{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.collab .cnode.rk .ck{color:#8892A9}
.collab .cnode.rk .ct{color:#fff}
.collab .csep{flex:none;width:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--slate-light)}
.collab .csep::before{content:"→"}
@media(max-width:680px){.collab{flex-direction:column}.collab .cnode{min-width:0}
  .collab .csep{width:auto;height:20px}.collab .csep::before{content:"↓"}}

/* ---- field-note items with concept thumbnails ---- */
.fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:14px}
@media(max-width:760px){.fields{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field-item{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;transition:border-color .12s,transform .1s}
.field-item:hover{border-color:var(--cobalt);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.field-item .thumb{aspect-ratio:2/1;background:var(--paper-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:16px;display:flex}
.field-item .fi-body{padding:16px 18px 18px}
.field-item .fi-k{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:7px}
.field-item h3{font-size:17px;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:6px}
.field-item p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate)}
.field-item .more{margin-top:11px;display:inline-block;font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--cobalt)}

/* ---- blog feature with thumbnail ---- */
.feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,36px);align-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-2);
  margin-top:12px}
@media(max-width:760px){.feature{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.feature .f-art{align-self:stretch;min-height:210px;background:
  radial-gradient(120% 100% at 100% 0,#2547D0 0,rgba(37,71,208,0) 55%),
  linear-gradient(160deg,#1f2a44,#161f33);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:22px;order:2}
@media(max-width:760px){.feature .f-art{order:0;min-height:150px}}
.feature .f-copy{padding:clamp(22px,3vw,32px)}
.feature .flag{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a12;background:var(--marigold-soft);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;
  margin-bottom:12px}
.feature .f-meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:9px;
  display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.feature .f-meta .cat{color:var(--cobalt)}
.feature h3{font-size:clamp(21px,2.6vw,26px);letter-spacing:-.015em;margin-bottom:8px}
.feature p{font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);max-width:46ch}
.feature .more{margin-top:14px;display:inline-block;font-weight:600;color:var(--cobalt)}
.feature .f-art .art-quote{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:19px;
  line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:22ch}
.feature .f-art .art-quote span{color:var(--marigold)}

/* thumbnail diagram helpers (honest concept art, not fake screenshots) */
.mini{width:100%;height:100%}

/* ============================================================
   Third pass — hero answer card, journey line, de-boxed concepts
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- brand mark in nav (real logo image) ---- */
img.mark{object-fit:contain}

/* ---- single hero answer card (replaces the 3-block collage) ---- */
.answer-hero{position:relative}
.answer-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px 24px 22px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(27,36,55,.35)}
.answer-card .ah-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-bottom:14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);margin-bottom:16px}
.answer-card .ah-mark{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:7px;background:var(--ink);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:none}
.answer-card .ah-mark span{width:9px;height:9px;background:var(--marigold);border-radius:2px}
.answer-card .ah-who{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light)}
.answer-card .ah-q{font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:14px}
.answer-card .ah-q b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.answer-card .ah-a{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink)}
.answer-card .ah-a mark{background:var(--marigold-soft);color:#6b4e12;padding:1px 5px;border-radius:4px;
  font-weight:600}
.answer-card .ah-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--cobalt);background:rgba(37,71,208,.08);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.answer-hero .ah-cap{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;color:var(--slate-light);
  margin-top:16px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* ---- journey line (clean horizontal stations; vertical on mobile) ---- */
.journey{margin-top:26px}
.jrow{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;position:relative}
.jrow::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:8px;left:14px;right:14px;height:2px;
  background:var(--line)}
.jstep{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex:1;position:relative;z-index:1}
.jdot{width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--paper);border:2px solid var(--slate-light);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--paper)}
.jstep.start .jdot{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.jstep.mid .jdot{border-color:var(--cobalt)}
.jstep.end .jdot{background:var(--marigold);border-color:var(--marigold)}
.jstep .jlab{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;
  color:var(--slate);text-align:center;line-height:1.35;max-width:13ch}
.jstep.start .jlab,.jstep.end .jlab{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .jrow{flex-direction:column;gap:20px;padding-left:2px}
  .jrow::before{top:10px;bottom:10px;left:8px;right:auto;width:2px;height:auto}
  .jstep{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;gap:16px;justify-content:flex-start}
  .jstep .jlab{text-align:left;max-width:none;font-size:12px}
}

/* ---- de-boxed concept row (gold-square brand bullet, no cell borders) ---- */
.works{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px 26px;margin-top:22px;
  padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
@media(max-width:820px){.works{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px 24px}}
@media(max-width:480px){.works{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}}
.work .wk{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:15.5px;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:9px}
.work .wk::before{content:"";width:11px;height:11px;background:var(--marigold);border-radius:2px;flex:none}
.work p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate);max-width:30ch}

/* ---- unified, premium audience tiles ---- */
.biz-tile .art::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cobalt),var(--marigold))}
.biz-tile .art.local,.biz-tile .art.expert,.biz-tile .art.growth{
  background:linear-gradient(157deg,#233150 0%,#161f2e 100%)}

/* ---- lighten field-note thumbnails (no gray box) ---- */
.field-item .thumb{background:#fff}

/* ---- about: credibility stats ---- */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:6px}
@media(max-width:700px){.stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px 16px}}
.stat .n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,34px);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1}
.stat .n .u{color:var(--cobalt)}
.stat .l{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:8px;max-width:22ch}
.about-lead{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,3.2vw,30px);
  line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:20ch}
.about-body{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink);max-width:var(--read)}
.about-body p{margin-bottom:20px;max-width:none}
.about-body .em{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* ============================================================
   Photo-ready hooks — drop a real photo into any tile slot by
   adding class "photo" + style="background-image:url(/images/x.jpg)".
   A scrim keeps the overlaid label/eyebrow legible. See
   docs/general/photography-brief.md for the shot list + specs.
   ============================================================ */
.biz-tile .art.photo{background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.biz-tile .art.photo::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,28,44,.18) 0%,rgba(20,28,44,.82) 100%);z-index:0}
.biz-tile .art .cat,.biz-tile .art .art-icn{position:relative;z-index:1}
.biz-tile .art.photo::after{opacity:.9} /* keep the cobalt→gold accent line on top */

/* field-note thumbnail can take a real image the same way */
.field-item .thumb.photo{background-size:cover;background-position:center;padding:0}

/* optional hero photo alternative (if you ever swap the answer card):
   <div class="hero-photo photo" style="background-image:url(/images/hero-discovery.jpg)"></div> */
.hero-photo{border-radius:18px;min-height:340px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(27,36,55,.35)}

/* ============================================================
   Hero illustrative AI-conversation card (rotating examples)
   ============================================================ */
.convo-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
  padding:20px 22px 14px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(27,36,55,.35);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.cc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cc-sig{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:7px;background:var(--ink);flex:none;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.cc-sig span{width:9px;height:9px;background:var(--marigold);border-radius:2px}
.cc-who{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light)}
.cc-illus{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.07em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;padding:4px 9px;white-space:nowrap}
.cc-divider{height:1px;background:var(--line-2);margin:14px 0 2px}

.cc-thread{min-height:250px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:15px;padding-top:14px}
.cc-msg{padding-left:13px;border-left:2px solid var(--line)}
.cc-msg.cc-ai{border-left-color:rgba(37,71,208,.32)}
.cc-role{display:block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:5px}
.cc-you .cc-role{color:var(--slate-light)}
.cc-ai .cc-role{color:var(--cobalt)}
.cc-text{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);max-width:none}
.cc-hl{background:var(--marigold-soft);color:#6b4e12;padding:0 4px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600}

/* restrained entrance: fade + small rise */
.cc-msg{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);animation:ccIn .42s ease forwards}
@keyframes ccIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.cc-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:nowrap;
  margin-top:16px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.cc-cat{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;min-width:0}
.cc-dots{display:flex;gap:4px;flex:none}
.cc-dot{width:28px;height:28px;padding:0;border:none;background:none;cursor:pointer;border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.cc-dot::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.cc-dot:hover::before{background:var(--slate-light)}
.cc-dot[aria-current="true"]::before{background:var(--cobalt);transform:scale(1.25)}
.cc-dot:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cobalt);outline-offset:1px}

.cc-caption{margin:16px auto 0;text-align:center;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.5;
  max-width:46ch}
.cc-caption .sub{display:block;margin-top:5px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--slate-light)}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .cc-thread{min-height:230px}
  .cc-caption{text-align:left;margin-left:0}
}
@media(max-width:400px){
  .convo-card{padding:18px 18px 12px}
  .cc-thread{min-height:0}          /* natural height on very small phones */
  .cc-text{font-size:14px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .cc-msg{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
  .cc-dot::before{transition:none}
}

/* allow the hero columns + conversation card to shrink below content min-content
   (prevents horizontal overflow on very small phones) */
.hero-split > *{min-width:0}
.convo-card,.cc-thread,.cc-msg,.cc-foot{min-width:0}
.cc-cat{flex:1 1 auto}
.cc-dots{flex:none}
@media(max-width:400px){
  .cc-dot{width:24px;height:24px}
}

/* ============================================================
   "Search changed" signal flow (customer input → your signal → outcome)
   ============================================================ */
.sigflow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto auto minmax(0,1fr) auto auto;gap:14px;
  align-items:center;margin-top:28px}
@media(max-width:860px){.sigflow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;justify-items:center}}
.sf-end{text-align:center;max-width:210px}
.sf-icon{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px dashed rgba(37,71,208,.5);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--cobalt);margin:0 auto 12px}
.sf-icon.gold{border-color:rgba(242,182,60,.75);color:#C08312}
.sf-k{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:6px}
.sf-q{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink)}
.sf-out{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate);font-weight:500}
.sf-out span{color:var(--slate-light);margin:0 3px}
.sf-out b{color:#C08312;font-weight:700}
.sf-arrow{color:var(--slate-light);font-size:17px;text-align:center;line-height:1}
.sf-arrow::before{content:"→"}
@media(max-width:860px){.sf-arrow::before{content:"↓"}}
.sf-core{border:1.5px solid rgba(37,71,208,.45);border-radius:16px;padding:18px 22px;background:#fff;
  width:100%;max-width:540px}
.sf-core-h{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.07em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt);text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px}
.sf-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:13px 20px}
@media(max-width:480px){.sf-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.sf-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.sf-item svg{color:var(--cobalt);flex:none}
.sf-tags{margin-top:15px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt)}
.sf-tags span{color:var(--line)}

/* ============================================================
   How-it-works graphic: customer journey + Rubricks Baseline/Fix/Measure loop
   ============================================================ */
.hw-graphic{margin-top:34px}

/* ---- top journey (5 nodes) ---- */
.hw-journey{overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:4px}
.hwj-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;gap:0;list-style:none;
  min-width:640px;margin:0 auto}
.hwj-node{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;flex:0 0 auto;width:132px}
.hwj-circle{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(27,36,55,.35),0 0 0 1px var(--line)}
.hwj-badge{margin-top:14px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--marigold);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hwj-label{margin-top:11px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.25;max-width:15ch}
.hwj-node.brk .hwj-circle{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(37,71,208,.10);position:relative}
.hwj-node.brk .hwj-circle::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-9px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--cobalt)}
.hwj-node.brk .hwj-badge{background:var(--cobalt)}
.hwj-node.brk .hwj-label{color:var(--cobalt)}
.hwj-sep{flex:1;min-width:22px;height:2px;margin-top:36px;align-self:flex-start;position:relative;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--marigold) 0 7px,transparent 7px 14px)}
.hwj-sep::before,.hwj-sep::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--marigold);transform:translateY(-50%)}
.hwj-sep::before{left:-3px}.hwj-sep::after{right:-3px}

/* dashed blue connector from the break down to the cycle */
.hw-drop{width:2px;height:34px;margin:6px auto 0;background:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cobalt) 0 6px,transparent 6px 12px)}

/* ---- Rubricks loop (radial on desktop) ---- */
.hw-cycle{position:relative;max-width:660px;height:330px;margin:8px auto 0}
.hw-cycle > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cyc-loop{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.cyc-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px -14px rgba(27,36,55,.3);width:230px}
.cyc-card .ck{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em}
.cyc-card .ck .no{color:var(--marigold);font-weight:500}
.cyc-card .ck .nm{color:var(--cobalt);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-left:4px}
.cyc-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:6px;max-width:26ch}
.cyc-fix{position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.cyc-base{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0}
.cyc-meas{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0}
.cyc-hub{position:absolute;left:50%;top:53%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);text-align:center;width:180px}
.cyc-hub img{width:46px;height:46px;margin:0 auto;display:block}
.cyc-hub .t{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin-top:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.cyc-hub .t2{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:1px}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .hw-cycle{position:static;height:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;max-width:420px}
  .cyc-loop{display:none}
  .cyc-fix,.cyc-base,.cyc-meas,.cyc-hub{position:static;transform:none;width:auto}
  .cyc-card{width:auto}
  /* flow order on mobile: hub label, then Baseline -> Fix -> Measure */
  .cyc-hub{order:0;padding:6px 0}
  .cyc-base{order:1}
  .cyc-fix{order:2}
  .cyc-meas{order:3}
  .cyc-fix::before,.cyc-meas::before{content:"↓";display:block;text-align:center;color:var(--cobalt);
    font-size:16px;margin:-4px 0 6px}
}