/* =========================================================
   Get Above Bar — AI-filtered career search
   Design tokens: cool mineral base, gold used only as a
   semantic "found it" accent — never as decorative wash.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --bg:        #E7E9E3;   /* riverbed stone, cool grey-green — not cream */
  --bg-panel:  #DBDED4;
  --bg-panel-2:#CFD3C5;
  --tray:      #1B2320;   /* dark pan/tray — hero + high-contrast panels */
  --tray-2:    #242D29;
  --ink:       #1F2421;
  --ink-dim:   #565F58;
  --ink-faint: #868F84;
  --paper-ink: #ECEEE8;   /* light text, used only on dark tray surfaces */
  --paper-dim: #A9AFA5;

  --gold:      #B98A2E;   /* the find — used sparingly, semantically */
  --gold-hi:   #E0AC46;
  --slate:     #3E5C6B;   /* the water — secondary accent, links */
  --slate-hi:  #4F7387;

  --line:        rgba(31,36,33,0.14);
  --line-strong: rgba(31,36,33,0.26);
  --line-dark:   rgba(236,238,232,0.12);

  --font-display: 'Bricolage Grotesque', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, monospace;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
}

*{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family: var(--font-display); margin:0; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
:focus-visible{ outline: 2px solid var(--slate); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }

.wrap{ max-width: var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding-left: var(--pad); padding-right: var(--pad); }

.mono{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* subtle mesh texture — a screen/sieve, not a dot grid */
body{
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(31,36,33,0.028) 0, rgba(31,36,33,0.028) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 13px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(31,36,33,0.028) 0, rgba(31,36,33,0.028) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 13px);
}

/* =========================================================
   Nav
   ========================================================= */
.nav{
  position: sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  background: rgba(231,233,227,0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:68px; }
.nav__logo{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
}
.nav__logo .mark{
  width:16px; height:16px;
  border-radius: 2px 2px 8px 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display:inline-block;
}
.nav__links{ display:flex; gap:30px; align-items:center; }
.nav__links a{ font-size:0.92rem; color: var(--ink-dim); transition: color .15s ease; }
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{ color: var(--ink); }
.nav__cta{
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper-ink) !important;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight:600;
  transition: background .15s ease;
}
.nav__cta:hover{ background: #34392f; }
.nav__toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.8rem; cursor:pointer; }

@media (max-width:760px){
  .nav__links{
    position:absolute; top:68px; left:0; right:0;
    background: var(--bg-panel);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
    padding: 20px var(--pad) 28px; gap:18px;
    display:none;
  }
  .nav__links.is-open{ display:flex; }
  .nav__toggle{ display:block; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero{ padding: clamp(52px, 9vw, 100px) 0 clamp(40px, 7vw, 72px); }
.eyebrow{ color: var(--slate); margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.eyebrow .rule{ width:26px; height:1px; background: var(--slate); opacity:0.7; }
.hero h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.2vw, 3.9rem);
  line-height:1.06;
  max-width: 17ch;
}
.hero h1 .gold{ color: var(--gold); }
.hero p.lede{ margin-top:20px; max-width:48ch; color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.13rem); }
.hero__actions{ margin-top:30px; display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn{
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:0.94rem;
  padding: 13px 24px; border-radius:7px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary{ background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper-ink); }
.btn--primary:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(31,36,33,0.5); }
.btn--ghost{ border-color: var(--line-strong); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color: var(--slate); color: var(--slate); }
.btn--on-dark{ border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--paper-ink); }
.btn--on-dark:hover{ border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-hi); }

/* =========================================================
   Pipeline board — signature element
   ========================================================= */
.pipeline{
  margin-top: 44px;
  background: var(--tray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tray), var(--tray));
  position: relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.pipeline::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(236,238,232,0.035) 0, rgba(236,238,232,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 9px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.tray{
  position:relative;
  min-height: 168px;
  padding: 14px 10px 40px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.tray:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.tray__count{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:700; color: var(--paper-ink); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); }
.tray__label{ color: var(--paper-dim); display:block; margin-top:4px; }
.tray__field{ position:absolute; inset: 62px 6px 12px; }
.chip{
  position:absolute;
  width:9px; height:9px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  opacity:0.55;
}
.chip--gold{ background: var(--gold-hi); opacity:1; box-shadow: 0 0 10px 1px rgba(224,172,70,0.45); }
.chip--settle{ animation: settle 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes settle{
  0%, 100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateY(4px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .chip--settle{ animation:none; } }

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .pipeline{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .tray{ min-height:140px; }
}

.readout{ margin-top:26px; color: var(--ink-faint); }

/* =========================================================
   Section scaffolding
   ========================================================= */
section{ padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 108px) 0; }
.section--panel{ background: var(--bg-panel); }
.section--dark{ background: var(--tray); color: var(--paper-ink); }
.section--dark .ink-dim-on-dark{ color: var(--paper-dim); }
.section__head{ max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: 46px; }
.section__head h2{ font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.3vw, 2.35rem); }
.section__head p{ color: var(--ink-dim); margin-top:14px; }
.section--dark .section__head p{ color: var(--paper-dim); }
.section__head .mono{ color: var(--slate); display:block; margin-bottom:14px; }
.section--dark .section__head .mono{ color: var(--gold-hi); }

/* =========================================================
   Stage rows (how-it-works)
   ========================================================= */
.stage{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stage:last-child{ border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stage__num{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; color: var(--gold); padding-top:4px; }
.stage h3{ font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.stage p{ color: var(--ink-dim); max-width: 60ch; }
.stage ul{ margin-top:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.stage li{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.93rem; padding-left:18px; position:relative; }
.stage li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:6px; height:1px; background: var(--ink-faint); }
@media (max-width:640px){ .stage{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:10px; } }

/* =========================================================
   Feature panels
   ========================================================= */
.panels{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.panel{ background: var(--bg); padding: 30px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; min-height: 200px; }
.panel__top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:16px; }
.panel__tag{ padding:3px 9px; border-radius:4px; font-size:0.65rem; color: var(--slate); border:1px solid rgba(62,92,107,0.3); background: rgba(62,92,107,0.06); }
.panel h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.panel p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.93rem; flex-grow:1; }
@media (max-width:720px){ .panels{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   CTA band
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-panel); }
.cta-band .wrap{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px; padding-top:52px; padding-bottom:52px; }
.cta-band h2{ font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); max-width: 28ch; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
footer{ padding: 44px 0 60px; background: var(--bg); }
footer .wrap{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:32px; }
footer nav ul{ display:flex; gap:22px; }
footer nav a{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.88rem; }
footer nav a:hover{ color: var(--ink); }
footer .mono{ color: var(--ink-faint); }

/* =========================================================
   Page hero (secondary pages)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero{ padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 88px) 0 clamp(30px, 5vw, 52px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 2.9rem); max-width: 21ch; }
.page-hero p{ color: var(--ink-dim); margin-top:14px; max-width:52ch; }

/* =========================================================
   Pricing table
   ========================================================= */
.pricing-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.price-card{ background: var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:12px; padding: 30px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.price-card--featured{ border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold); }
.price-card__tier{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.price-card__price{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight:700; margin: 10px 0 4px; }
.price-card__price span{ font-family: var(--font-body); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:400; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.price-card ul{ margin-top:20px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px; flex-grow:1; }
.price-card li{ font-size:0.9rem; color: var(--ink-dim); padding-left:20px; position:relative; }
.price-card li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.price-card .btn{ margin-top:22px; justify-content:center; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .pricing-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq-item{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding: 22px 0; }
.faq-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item h3{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.faq-item p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.93rem; max-width:64ch; }

/* =========================================================
   Coach cards
   ========================================================= */
.coach-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.coach{ background: var(--bg-panel-2); border-radius:10px; padding:22px 20px; }
.coach__name{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; }
.coach__role{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.88rem; margin-top:2px; }
.coach__focus{ margin-top:14px; display:flex; gap:6px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.coach__focus span{ font-size:0.68rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em; color: var(--slate); border:1px solid rgba(62,92,107,0.3); padding:3px 7px; border-radius:4px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .coach-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .coach-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Stories / testimonials
   ========================================================= */
.story-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.story{ background: var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:28px 26px; }
.story__quote{ font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.55; }
.story__meta{ margin-top:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.story__initial{ width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--tray); color: var(--gold-hi); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:0.9rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.story__who{ font-size:0.85rem; color: var(--ink-dim); }
.story__stage{ display:inline-block; margin-top:14px; font-size:0.68rem; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .story-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.stat-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.stat{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-strong); padding-top:14px; }
.stat .num{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size:1.9rem; color: var(--gold); }
.stat .label{ color: var(--ink-faint); font-size:0.78rem; margin-top:4px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .stat-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.stat-row--dark .stat{ border-top-color: var(--line-dark); }
.stat-row--dark .stat .num{ color: var(--gold-hi); }
.stat-row--dark .stat .label{ color: var(--paper-dim); }

/* =========================================================
   Audience selector — three-sided marketplace entry points
   ========================================================= */
.audience-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.audience-card{
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--slate);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.audience-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -16px rgba(31,36,33,0.35); }
.audience-card--candidate{ border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.audience-card--employer{ border-left-color: var(--ink); }
.audience-card .mono{ color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:10px; }
.audience-card h3{ font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.audience-card p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; flex-grow:1; }
.audience-card .go{ margin-top:18px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color: var(--slate); }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .audience-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Outcome split — passed bar vs below bar
   ========================================================= */
.outcome-split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-top: 8px; }
.outcome-card{ border-radius:12px; padding:26px 24px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--bg); }
.outcome-card--pass{ border-color: var(--gold); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(185,138,46,0.07), transparent 60%); }
.outcome-card .tag{ display:inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.outcome-card h4{ font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.outcome-card ul{ margin-top:14px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.outcome-card li{ font-size:0.9rem; color: var(--ink-dim); padding-left:18px; position:relative; }
.outcome-card li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:6px; height:1px; background: var(--ink-faint); }
@media (max-width:700px){ .outcome-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Rubric card — engineer scorecard mock
   ========================================================= */
.rubric{ background: var(--tray); border-radius:14px; padding: 28px 26px; color: var(--paper-ink); }
.rubric__head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:6px; }
.rubric__head h4{ color: var(--paper-ink); font-size:1.05rem; }
.rubric__row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark); gap:16px; }
.rubric__row span:first-child{ color: var(--paper-dim); font-size:0.88rem; }
.rubric__dots{ display:flex; gap:5px; }
.rubric__dot{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--line-dark); }
.rubric__dot--filled{ background: var(--gold-hi); }
.rubric__check{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding: 14px 0; }
.rubric__check + .rubric__check{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.rubric__check span:first-child{ color: var(--paper-dim); font-size:0.88rem; }
.rubric__badge-tag{
  background: rgba(224,172,70,0.14); color: var(--gold-hi);
  border:1px solid rgba(224,172,70,0.4); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.rubric__check--off .rubric__badge-tag{ background: rgba(236,238,232,0.06); color: var(--paper-dim); border-color: var(--line-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   Verified seal — badge mark
   ========================================================= */
.seal{
  width:56px; height:56px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: var(--tray);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 16px 4px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.seal svg{ width:28px; height:28px; }

/* =========================================================
   Directory table — employer verified talent mock
   ========================================================= */
.directory{ width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.directory th{
  text-align:left; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); padding: 0 16px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.directory td{ padding: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size:0.9rem; vertical-align:middle; }
.directory tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
.directory .role{ font-weight:600; }
.directory .sub{ color: var(--ink-faint); font-size:0.8rem; margin-top:2px; }
.directory .score{
  background: rgba(185,138,46,0.1); color: var(--gold);
  border:1px solid rgba(185,138,46,0.3); padding:3px 9px; border-radius:6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem;
}
.directory .req-btn{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); padding:7px 12px; border-radius:6px; white-space:nowrap;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.directory .req-btn:hover{ border-color: var(--slate); color: var(--slate); }
.directory-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding: 8px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.directory-wrap .directory{ min-width: 620px; }

/* =========================================================
   Split-fee bar — 75/25 payout visual
   ========================================================= */
.split-bar{ display:flex; height:34px; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin-top:18px; }
.split-bar__seg{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color: var(--paper-ink); }
.split-bar__seg--engineer{ background: var(--gold); width:75%; color: #241a06; }
.split-bar__seg--platform{ background: var(--ink); width:25%; }
.split-bar__legend{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-top:10px; font-size:0.8rem; color: var(--ink-dim); }

/* =========================================================
   Role breadth — chip cloud
   ========================================================= */
.role-chip-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:26px; }
.role-chip{
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim); background: var(--bg-panel);
}
.role-chip--accent{ border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(185,138,46,0.07); }

/* =========================================================
   Vertical tree — homepage signature (v5)
   A wider decision tree: trunk → fork (feedback vs. badge) →
   a second fork under the badge (talent pool vs. an optional
   referral). Connectors are real SVG paths computed from live
   node positions and drawn in on scroll — not static borders —
   so the diagram redraws itself cleanly at any width.
   ========================================================= */
.vtree{ position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; }
.vtree__svg{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.vtree__path{ fill:none; stroke: var(--line-strong); stroke-width:2; }
.vtree__path--gold{ stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width:2.25; }
.vtree__path--muted{ stroke: var(--line); }
.vtree__path--dashed{ stroke: var(--gold-hi); stroke-width:2; stroke-dasharray:7 7; }
.vtree__flow-dot{ fill: var(--slate-hi); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(79,115,135,0.55)); }
.vtree__flow-dot--gold{ fill: var(--gold-hi); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(224,172,70,0.65)); }

/* Spacers reserve vertical room for the SVG curves — no visible border of their own */
.vtree__connector{ width:2px; height:42px; background:transparent; }

.vtree__icon{
  width:34px; height:34px; margin:0 auto 12px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--bg-panel-2); color: var(--ink-dim);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
}
.vtree__icon svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
.vtree__icon--seal{ background: var(--tray); width:38px; height:38px; }
.vtree__icon--seal svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }

.vtree__node{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  background: var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:14px;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px; text-align:center; width:100%;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.vtree__node:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -18px rgba(31,36,33,0.35); border-color: var(--slate); }
.vtree__node h4{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.vtree__node p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.88rem; }

.vtree__node--muted{ background: var(--bg); }
.vtree__node--muted .vtree__icon{ background: transparent; border:1px dashed var(--line-strong); color: var(--ink-faint); }

.vtree__node--gold{ border-color: rgba(185,138,46,0.35); }
.vtree__node--gold:hover{ border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -16px rgba(185,138,46,0.3); }
.vtree__node--gold .vtree__icon:not(.vtree__icon--seal){ background: rgba(185,138,46,0.12); color: var(--gold); }

.vtree__node--optional{
  border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(185,138,46,0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(185,138,46,0.05), var(--bg) 75%);
}
.vtree__node--optional .vtree__icon{ background: rgba(185,138,46,0.1); color: var(--gold); }
.vtree__optional-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); background: rgba(185,138,46,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(185,138,46,0.35);
  padding:3px 10px; border-radius:20px;
}

.vtree__pill{
  display:inline-block; margin-top:12px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.64rem;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:5px;
  background: rgba(62,92,107,0.07); color: var(--slate); border:1px solid rgba(62,92,107,0.25);
}
.vtree__pill--gold{ background: rgba(185,138,46,0.08); color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(185,138,46,0.3); }
.vtree__tag{
  display:inline-block; margin-top:10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size:0.66rem;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color: var(--gold); border:1px solid rgba(185,138,46,0.35);
  background: rgba(185,138,46,0.07); padding:3px 9px; border-radius:5px;
}

.vtree__fork{ display:flex; width:100%; gap: 28px; align-items:flex-start; }
.vtree__fork--nested{ margin-top:0; gap:22px; }
.vtree__branch{ flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; min-width:0; }
.vtree__branch .vtree__connector{ align-self:center; }

.vtree__end{ border-color: var(--gold); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(185,138,46,0.1), var(--bg) 70%); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .vtree{ max-width: 480px; }
  .vtree__fork, .vtree__fork--nested{ flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
  .vtree__branch{ width:100%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Dual CTA — one clear signup path per audience
   ========================================================= */
.dual-cta{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.dual-cta__side{ padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 60px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 48px); }
.dual-cta__side--seeker{ background: var(--bg-panel); border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.dual-cta__side--pro{ background: var(--tray); color: var(--paper-ink); }
.dual-cta__side h3{ font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); margin-bottom:12px; }
.dual-cta__side--pro h3{ color: var(--paper-ink); }
.dual-cta__side p{ color: var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom:24px; max-width:36ch; }
.dual-cta__side--pro p{ color: var(--paper-dim); }
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .dual-cta{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dual-cta__side--seeker{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Badge grid — homepage / seekers examples
   ========================================================= */
.badge-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.badge-card{ background: var(--bg-panel-2); border-radius:10px; padding:22px 20px; display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; }
.badge-card .seal{ width:44px; height:44px; }
.badge-card .seal svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.badge-card__title{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:0.98rem; }
.badge-card__via{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.82rem; margin-top:4px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .badge-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .badge-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Offer cards — Consult vs Mock Exam (seekers.html)
   ========================================================= */
.offer-note{
  margin-top:16px; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:8px;
  background: rgba(62,92,107,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(62,92,107,0.22);
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.85rem;
}