:root{
    --void:#050505;
    --surface:#07182e;
    --surface-2:#0a2038;
    --bone:#f7f8fa;
    --bone-dim:rgba(247,248,250,.62);
    --bone-dimmer:rgba(247,248,250,.28);
    --steel:#38434f;
    --cyan:#58e1ff;
    --cyan-dim:rgba(88,225,255,.14);
    --pulse:#2aa7ff;
    --line:rgba(247,248,250,.1);
    --font-d:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
    --font-b:'Inter',sans-serif;
    --font-m:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    /* Future Intelligence brand tokens (client spec) */
    --navy:#07182e; --black:#050505; --steel-gray:#38434f; --ice-white:#f7f8fa;
    --electric-blue:#2aa7ff; --ai-cyan:#58e1ff; --silver:#c9ced6;
    --ease-expo:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    --ease-quart:cubic-bezier(.25,1,.5,1);
  }

  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{background:var(--void); scroll-behavior:auto;}
  body{
    background:var(--void);
    color:var(--bone);
    font-family:var(--font-b);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    cursor:none;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ body{ cursor:auto; } }

  ::selection{ background:var(--cyan); color:var(--void); }

  img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  button{ font-family:inherit; background:none; border:none; color:inherit; cursor:pointer; }

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--font-m);
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.18em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--cyan);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:'';
    width:24px;height:1px;
    background:var(--cyan);
    display:inline-block;
  }

  .wrap{
    max-width:1360px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 clamp(24px,5vw,64px);
  }

  h1,h2,h3{ font-family:var(--font-d); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.02em; text-wrap:balance; }

  /* ---------- custom cursor ---------- */
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:9999;
    border-radius:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  }
  .cursor-dot{ width:6px;height:6px; background:var(--cyan); }
  .cursor-ring{ width:36px;height:36px; border:1px solid rgba(88,225,255,.5); transition:width .25s var(--ease-expo),height .25s var(--ease-expo),border-color .25s; }
  .cursor-ring.hover{ width:64px; height:64px; border-color:var(--pulse); }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{ display:none; } }

  /* ---------- preloader ---------- */
  #preloader{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:var(--void); z-index:10000;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:18px;
  }
  #preloader .pl-count{
    font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:clamp(48px,10vw,110px); font-weight:600;
    color:var(--bone); letter-spacing:-.03em; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  }
  #preloader .pl-label{
    font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.2em; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  #preloader svg{ width:220px; height:40px; opacity:.7; }
  #preloader path{ fill:none; stroke:var(--cyan); stroke-width:1.4; }

  /* ---------- scroll progress (minimal, no glow — Apple/Tesla-style restraint) ---------- */
  .pulse-track{
    position:fixed; left:40px; top:0; bottom:0; width:1px; z-index:60;
    display: none;
  }
  .pulse-line{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--line); }
  .pulse-fill{ position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:0%; background:var(--cyan); opacity:.55; }
  .pulse-pct{
    position:absolute; bottom:24px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    writing-mode:vertical-rl; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.15em;
    color:var(--steel);
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .pulse-track{ display:none; } }


  /* ---------- header / nav ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
    padding:22px clamp(24px,5vw,64px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    transition:background .5s var(--ease-quart), border-color .5s var(--ease-quart), backdrop-filter .5s;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:rgba(10,11,13,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-color:var(--line);
  }
  .logo{ font-family:var(--font-d); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.02em; z-index:2; position:relative; }
  .logo span{ color:var(--cyan); }
  nav.main-nav{ display:flex; gap:36px; }
  nav.main-nav a{
    font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--bone-dim); position:relative; padding-bottom:3px; transition:color .3s;
  }
  nav.main-nav a::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:1px; background:var(--cyan);
    transition:width .35s var(--ease-expo);
  }
  nav.main-nav a:hover, nav.main-nav a.active{ color:var(--bone); }
  nav.main-nav a:hover::after, nav.main-nav a.active::after{ width:100%; }

  .nav-toggle{
    display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:26px; z-index:210; position:relative;
    background:none; border:none;
  }
  .nav-toggle span{ display:block; width:100%; height:1px; background:var(--bone); transition:transform .4s var(--ease-expo), opacity .3s; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:var(--void); z-index:190;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:20px;
    padding:0 clamp(24px,8vw,64px);
    clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0); transition:clip-path .6s var(--ease-expo);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{ clip-path:inset(0 0 0% 0); }
  .mobile-menu a{ font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:clamp(32px,10vw,56px); font-weight:600; color:var(--bone-dim); }
  .mobile-menu a:hover{ color:var(--cyan); }

  @media (max-width:760px){
    nav.main-nav{ display:none; }
    .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  }

  /* ---------- background image system (hero / section / page-hero) ---------- */
  .bg-media{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .bg-media img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center;
    transform:scale(1.18); will-change:transform;
    filter:grayscale(.1) contrast(1.08) brightness(.62) saturate(1.05);
  }
  .bg-media::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.35) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.55) 55%, var(--void) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--void) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.15) 18%, rgba(5,5,5,.15) 82%, var(--void) 100%);
  }
  /* section wrapper that owns a .bg-media needs its content lifted above it */
  .has-bg{ position:relative; }
  .has-bg > .wrap, .has-bg > .blog-pin, .has-bg > .inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

  /* quieter treatment for content-dense mid-page sections (premise / book / blog / newsletter) */
  .bg-media.bg-subtle img{ opacity:.22; transform:scale(1.08); filter:grayscale(.2) contrast(1.05) brightness(.55) saturate(.9); }
  .bg-media.bg-subtle::after{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.45) 55%, rgba(5,5,5,.88) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.5), rgba(5,5,5,.7));
  }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  #hero{
    position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
    padding-top:120px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  #hero .bg-media img{ transform:scale(1.22); filter:grayscale(.05) contrast(1.1) brightness(.58) saturate(1.1); }
  #hero .bg-media::after{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.25) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.5) 60%, var(--void) 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(5,5,5,.1), rgba(5,5,5,.65) 75%);
  }
  #hero-canvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; opacity:.55; }
  .hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
  .hero-eyebrow{ margin-bottom:28px; }
  .hero-title{
    font-size:clamp(40px,7.6vw,112px);
    line-height:.96;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--bone);
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.01em;
  }
  .hero-title .line{ overflow:hidden; }
  .hero-title .line.cyan{ color:var(--cyan); margin-left:clamp(0px,6vw,80px); }
  .hero-sub{
    max-width:520px; margin-top:40px; margin-left:clamp(0px,6vw,80px);
    font-size:17px; color:var(--bone-dim); font-weight:400; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-sub b{ color:var(--bone); font-weight:600; }
  .hero-buttons{
    display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:36px; margin-left:clamp(0px,6vw,80px);
  }
  .btn-ghost{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:16px 30px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:2px; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em;
    color:var(--bone); text-transform:uppercase; transition:border-color .3s, color .3s, background .3s;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); color:var(--cyan); background:var(--cyan-dim); }
  .hero-meta{
    position:absolute; right:clamp(24px,5vw,64px); bottom:64px; z-index:2;
    text-align:right; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel);
    letter-spacing:.1em; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  }
  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute; left:clamp(24px,5vw,64px); bottom:48px; z-index:2;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .scroll-cue .line{ width:1px; height:44px; background:linear-gradient(var(--cyan),transparent); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .scroll-cue .line::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:-44px; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; background:var(--void);
    animation:cueMove 2.2s var(--ease-quart) infinite;
  }
  @keyframes cueMove{ to{ top:44px; } }

  /* ---------- marquee ---------- */
  .marquee{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:20px 0; overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  .marquee-track{ display:inline-flex; gap:40px; animation:marquee 26s linear infinite; }
  .marquee-track span{
    font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:var(--bone-dimmer);
    letter-spacing:.02em; text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:40px;
  }
  .marquee-track span i{ color:var(--pulse); font-style:normal; }
  @keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

  /* ---------- generic section ---------- */
  section{ position:relative; padding:clamp(96px,14vw,168px) 0; }
  .section-head{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; margin-bottom:64px; }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(34px,5.5vw,64px); max-width:820px; line-height:1.05; }
  .split-line{ overflow:hidden; }

  /* ---------- concept (pinned scrub text) ---------- */
  #concept .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
  #concept .statement{
    font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px); font-weight:600; line-height:1.24;
    color:var(--bone-dimmer);
  }
  #concept .statement .accent{ color:var(--cyan); }
  #concept .support{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:16px; max-width:440px; }
  #concept .support a{ color:var(--cyan); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(88,225,255,.4); }
  @media (max-width:860px){ #concept .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- HUD media treatment (author photo / book cover) ---------- */
  .hud-media{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; perspective:800px; }
  .hud-media img{ filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.08) brightness(.85); transition:filter 1s var(--ease-quart); }
  .hud-media:hover img{ filter:grayscale(0) contrast(1.05) brightness(1); }
  .hud-corners{ position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:3; }
  .hud-corners span{
    position:absolute; width:0; height:0; border:1px solid var(--cyan); opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease-quart), width .6s var(--ease-expo), height .6s var(--ease-expo);
  }
  .hud-media:hover .hud-corners span{ opacity:.85; width:22px; height:22px; }
  .hud-corners .tl{ top:14px; left:14px; border-right:none; border-bottom:none; }
  .hud-corners .tr{ top:14px; right:14px; border-left:none; border-bottom:none; }
  .hud-corners .bl{ bottom:14px; left:14px; border-right:none; border-top:none; }
  .hud-corners .br{ bottom:14px; right:14px; border-left:none; border-top:none; }
  .hud-scan{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:1px; top:-10%; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--cyan) 45%,var(--cyan) 55%,transparent); opacity:0; box-shadow:0 0 12px 1px rgba(88,225,255,.7);
  }
  .hud-media:hover .hud-scan{ opacity:.9; animation:hudScan 2s linear infinite; }
  @keyframes hudScan{ 0%{ top:-6%; } 100%{ top:106%; } }
  .hud-label{
    position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:3; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:9px; letter-spacing:.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); opacity:0; transform:translateY(-6px);
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease-quart), transform .5s var(--ease-quart);
  }
  .hud-media:hover .hud-label{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

  /* ---------- image tilt + glare (shared, awwwards-style hover) ---------- */
  .img-tilt{ perspective:1000px; }
  .img-tilt img{ will-change:transform; }
  .img-glare{
    position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--gx,50%) var(--gy,50%), rgba(247,248,250,.30), transparent 55%);
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease-quart); mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  }
  .img-tilt::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
    border:1px solid rgba(88,225,255,0); transition:border-color .5s var(--ease-quart);
  }
  .img-tilt:hover::after{ border-color:rgba(88,225,255,.35); }

  /* ---------- about ---------- */
  #about .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:0 72px; align-items:center; }
  .about-media{ position:relative; }
  .about-media .frame{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .about-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transform:scale(1.08); }
  .about-media .tag{
    position:absolute; bottom:-1px; left:-1px; background:var(--void); border:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:none; border-left:none;
    padding:10px 16px; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase;
    z-index:3;
  }
  .about-quote{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',serif; font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);
    color:var(--bone); line-height:1.45; padding-left:24px; border-left:2px solid var(--cyan); margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  .about-text p{ color:var(--bone-dim); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:20px; font-size:16px; }
  .cta-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--bone); margin-top:12px; position:relative;
  }
  .cta-link .arrow{ transition:transform .4s var(--ease-expo); }
  .cta-link:hover .arrow{ transform:translateX(6px); }
  .cta-link::after{ content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-6px; width:100%; height:1px; background:var(--cyan); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right; transition:transform .4s var(--ease-expo); }
  .cta-link:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ #about .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; } }

  /* ---------- book ---------- */
  #book{ background:var(--surface); }
  #book .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.7fr 1.3fr; gap:80px; align-items:center; }
  .book-cover-wrap{ position:relative; }
  .book-cover-wrap img{ width:100%; box-shadow:0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
  .book-cover-frame{ position:relative; }
  .book-glow{
    position:absolute; inset:-40px; background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,rgba(88,225,255,.18),transparent 60%);
    z-index:-1; filter:blur(20px);
  }
  .book-meta-row{ display:flex; gap:32px; margin:28px 0 32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .book-meta-row div{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); }
  .book-meta-row div b{ display:block; color:var(--bone); font-family:var(--font-b); font-size:14px; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-top:6px; font-weight:600; }
  .book-blurb{ font-size:18px; color:var(--bone-dim); max-width:560px; margin-bottom:36px; }
  .buy-row{ display:flex; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
  .btn-primary{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--cyan); color:var(--void);
    font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:500;
    padding:16px 28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary span{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .btn-primary::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--pulse); transform:translateY(100%);
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease-expo);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover::before{ transform:translateY(0); }
  .also-avail{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel); letter-spacing:.06em; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ #book .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; } }

  /* ---------- genre badges ---------- */
  .genre-badges{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .genre-badges .badge{
    font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--cyan); border:1px solid rgba(88,225,255,.35); background:var(--cyan-dim);
    padding:7px 14px; border-radius:2px;
  }

  /* ---------- why readers love ---------- */
  #why-love{ background:var(--void); }
  .love-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:8px; }
  .love-card{ background:var(--void); padding:48px 36px; }
  .love-num{ font-family:var(--font-m); color:var(--steel); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.1em; }
  .love-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:22px; margin:18px 0 14px; color:var(--bone); }
  .love-card p{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .love-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- other books ---------- */
  #other-books{ background:var(--surface); }
  .other-books-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; }
  .other-book-card{ position:relative; }
  .ob-cover{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:2/3; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:20px; border-radius:2px; box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
  .ob-cover img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .ob-cover.blurred img{ filter:blur(6px) brightness(.55); transform:scale(1.08); }
  .ob-cover .ribbon{
    position:absolute; top:18px; right:-34px; transform:rotate(35deg);
    background:var(--cyan); color:var(--void); font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:5px 40px; font-weight:600;
  }
  .other-book-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:20px; margin:0 0 6px; color:var(--bone); }
  .other-book-card p{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:14px; }
  .status-tag{
    display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:5px 12px; border-radius:2px; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .status-tag.published{ background:var(--cyan-dim); color:var(--cyan); border:1px solid rgba(88,225,255,.35); }
  .status-tag.upcoming{ background:rgba(247,248,250,.08); color:var(--silver); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .status-tag.coming-soon{ background:rgba(247,248,250,.08); color:var(--steel); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .other-books-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- blog (Swiper — Awwwards interactive slider) ---------- */
  #blog{ overflow:hidden; }
  #blog .section-head{ padding:0 clamp(24px,5vw,64px); margin-bottom:56px; }
  .blog-pin{ padding:0 clamp(24px,5vw,64px); }
  .blog-swiper{ overflow:visible; padding:10px 2px 80px; }
  .blog-swiper .swiper-wrapper{ align-items:stretch; }
  .blog-swiper .swiper-slide{
    width:min(78vw,440px); height:auto; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .blog-card{
    width:100%; height:100%; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:36px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; min-height:360px;
    background:var(--surface-2); transition:transform .5s var(--ease-expo), border-color .5s, opacity .5s;
    transform:scale(.94); opacity:.5;
  }
  .swiper-slide-active .blog-card,
  .swiper-slide-next .blog-card,
  .swiper-slide-prev .blog-card{ opacity:.5; }
  .swiper-slide-active .blog-card{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1; border-color:var(--cyan); }
  .blog-card:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); }
  .blog-card .tag{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); }
  .blog-card h3{ font-size:26px; margin:20px 0 14px; line-height:1.2; }
  .blog-card p{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .blog-card .meta{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel); letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }
  .blog-card.placeholder{ border-style:dashed; opacity:.4; }

  .blog-controls{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; padding:0 clamp(24px,5vw,64px); margin-top:-40px;
  }
  .blog-swiper-progress{ flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .blog-swiper-progress-bar{ position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--cyan); transition:width .1s linear; }
  .blog-nav-btn{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); flex-shrink:0;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative;
    transition:border-color .4s var(--ease-expo), background .4s var(--ease-expo);
  }
  .blog-nav-btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--bone); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; transition:transform .4s var(--ease-expo); }
  .blog-nav-btn:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); background:var(--cyan-dim); }
  .blog-nav-btn.next:hover svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }
  .blog-nav-btn.prev:hover svg{ transform:translateX(-3px); }
  .blog-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled{ opacity:.3; pointer-events:none; }

  /* ---------- reviews ---------- */
  #reviews{ background:var(--surface); }
  .reviews-shell{
    border:1px solid var(--line); padding:clamp(40px,6vw,72px); text-align:center;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:22px;
  }
  .stars{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
  .stars svg{ width:22px; height:22px; fill:none; stroke:var(--cyan); stroke-width:1.4; }
  .reviews-shell h3{ font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,36px); max-width:640px; }
  .reviews-shell p{ color:var(--bone-dim); max-width:480px; }
  .reviews-cta{ margin-top:8px; }

  /* ---------- watch ---------- */
  #watch{ padding-bottom:0; }
  .video-frame{
    position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/8.4; overflow:hidden; background:#000; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    transform:scale(.86); opacity:.45; transform-origin:center center; will-change:transform;
  }
  .video-frame video{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.85; }
  .video-overlay{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,11,13,.2),rgba(10,11,13,.55)); transition:opacity .5s; }
  .play-btn{
    width:96px; height:96px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(247,248,250,.4);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease-expo), background .3s;
  }
  .play-btn:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); background:rgba(88,225,255,.15); border-color:var(--cyan); }
  .play-btn svg{ width:22px; height:22px; fill:var(--bone); margin-left:4px; }
  .video-frame.playing .video-overlay{ opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
  .video-caption{ position:absolute; left:clamp(24px,5vw,64px); bottom:28px; z-index:2; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--bone-dim); text-transform:uppercase; }

  /* ---------- newsletter ---------- */
  #newsletter .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:end; }
  #newsletter h2{ font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,58px); max-width:520px; }
  #newsletter p{ color:var(--bone-dim); max-width:420px; margin-top:18px; }
  .sub-form{ display:flex; border-bottom:1px solid var(--bone-dimmer); padding-bottom:14px; gap:16px; }
  .sub-form input{ flex:1; background:none; border:none; color:var(--bone); font-family:var(--font-b); font-size:18px; outline:none; }
  .sub-form input::placeholder{ color:var(--steel); }
  .sub-form button{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
  .sub-note{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel); margin-top:14px; letter-spacing:.04em; }
  .sub-success{ display:none; color:var(--cyan); font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:13px; margin-top:14px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ #newsletter .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- contact ---------- */
  #contact-section{ background:var(--surface); }
  #contact-section .bg-media img{ opacity:.5; transform:scale(1.1); filter:none; }
  #contact-section .bg-media::after{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 0%, rgba(7,24,46,.55) 60%, var(--surface) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), rgba(7,24,46,.7));
  }
  #contact-section .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:64px; }
  .contact-form{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
  .field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:12px; }
  .field label{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); }
  .field input, .field textarea{ background:none; border:none; color:var(--bone); font-family:var(--font-b); font-size:16px; outline:none; resize:none; }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:var(--steel); }
  .contact-info{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:28px; justify-content:center; }
  .contact-info .item h4{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .contact-info .item p{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:15px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ #contact-section .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:56px 0 32px; }
  .foot-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom:32px; }
  .foot-logo{ font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px); font-weight:600; }
  .foot-logo span{ color:var(--cyan); }
  .foot-tag{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:12px; color:var(--steel); letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:10px; }
  .foot-cols{ display:flex; gap:64px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .foot-col h4{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .foot-col a, .foot-col span{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--bone-dim); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .foot-col a:hover{ color:var(--cyan); }
  .foot-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel); letter-spacing:.06em; }

  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(48px); }
  .scale-in{ opacity:0; transform:scale(.94); }

  /* ---------- hover typing-reveal (SplitType) ---------- */
  .hover-type{ position:relative; display:inline-block; }
  .hover-type .char{ display:inline-block; }
  .hover-type::after{
    content:''; display:inline-block; width:1px; height:.85em; margin-left:3px; vertical-align:-2px;
    background:var(--cyan); opacity:0;
  }
  .hover-type.typing::after{ opacity:1; animation:htCaretBlink .8s steps(1) infinite; }
  @keyframes htCaretBlink{ 50%{ opacity:0; } }
  nav.main-nav a.hover-type::after,
  .mobile-menu a.hover-type::after{ content:none; }

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

  /* ===================================================================
     Shared inner-page utilities (about / books / blog / media / events /
     reviews / contact / newsletter / store)
  =================================================================== */
  a.logo{ display:inline-block; }
  nav.main-nav a.active{ color:var(--bone); }
  nav.main-nav a.active::after{ width:100%; }

  .page-hero{ position:relative; padding:172px 0 76px; overflow:hidden; }
  .page-hero .bg-media{ z-index:0; }
  .page-hero .bg-media img{ transform:scale(1.15); filter:grayscale(.15) contrast(1.06) brightness(.5) saturate(1); }
  .page-hero-glow{
    position:absolute; top:-30%; right:-14%; width:560px; height:560px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88,225,255,.16), transparent 65%);
    filter:blur(50px); pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
  }
  .page-hero .inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
  .page-hero h1{
    font-family:var(--font-d); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em;
    font-size:clamp(46px,8.6vw,112px); line-height:.96; max-width:1140px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-hero .lede{ margin-top:30px; max-width:560px; font-size:18px; color:var(--bone-dim); overflow:hidden; }
  .page-hero .lede p{ transform:translateY(0); }

  .prose{ max-width:720px; }
  .prose p{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:17px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .prose p:first-of-type{ font-size:21px; color:var(--bone); }
  .prose strong{ color:var(--bone); font-weight:600; }
  .prose em{ color:var(--cyan); font-style:normal; }

  .chapters{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .chapter{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:170px 1fr; gap:32px; padding:40px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); align-items:start; }
  .chapter:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .chapter .num{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:13px; color:var(--cyan); letter-spacing:.1em; }
  .chapter h3{ font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,30px); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .chapter p{ color:var(--bone-dim); max-width:580px; }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .chapter{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; } }

  .kit-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:24px; }
  .kit-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); padding:30px; transition:border-color .4s var(--ease-expo), transform .4s var(--ease-expo); }
  .kit-card:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .kit-card h4{ font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .kit-card p{ color:var(--bone-dim); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:20px; }

  .btn-ghost{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--bone);
    font-family:var(--font-m); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:15px 27px; transition:border-color .4s var(--ease-expo), color .4s var(--ease-expo);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); color:var(--cyan); }

  .stat-row{ display:flex; gap:48px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:36px 0; }
  .stat-row div{ font-family:var(--font-m); }
  .stat-row div b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-d); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px); color:var(--bone); font-weight:600; }
  .stat-row div span{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); }


header.entry-header {
    display: none;
}

.d-none {
    display: none;
}

aside#secondary {
    display: none;
}
footer.entry-footer {
    display: none;
}

/* Featured Event Card Styling */
.featured-event-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-expo);
}

.featured-event-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.event-image-side {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.event-image-side .hud-media {
  height: 100%;
}

.event-image-side img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.event-details-side {
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.event-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.event-date {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.event-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--bone);
}

.event-desc {
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.event-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.meta-item .label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.meta-item .value {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--silver);
}

/* Responsive Fix */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-event-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .event-image-side {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* Review Card Styling */
.review-card {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: clamp(32px, 6vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-expo);
}

.review-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.review-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.stars svg.filled-star {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--cyan); /* Cyan color se bhar jayega */
  stroke: none;      /* Border ki zaroorat nahi jab solid fill ho */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(88, 225, 255, 0.3)); /* Halka sa futuristic glow */
}

/* Agar aap chahte hain ke hover karne par thora aur chamke */
.review-card:hover .stars svg.filled-star {
  fill: var(--pulse); /* Thora bright blue */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(42, 167, 255, 0.6));
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.review-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ai-cyan);
  border: 1px solid var(
  --ai-cyan);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.review-headline {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.review-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.reviewer-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bone);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.review-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.amazon-link {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.amazon-link:hover {
  color: var(--bone);
}

.amazon-link .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.amazon-link:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .review-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}