/* =========================================================================
   ACH Consulting Inc. — styles.css  (mobile-first)
   Palette derived from the ACH + CrediPulse logos.
========================================================================= */
:root{
  --navy-900:#08192E; --navy-800:#0A2540; --navy-700:#123A5C;
  --teal:#22B8CF; --cyan:#2BC4F2; --green:#5FD08A; --green-2:#8DC63F;
  --amber:#F5B451; --red:#F56C6C;
  --paper:#F7FAFC; --ink:#0C1B2A; --muted:#5A6B7B; --line:#E4EBF1;
  --slate:#AFC3D6;
  --shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(8,25,46,.10);
  --radius:16px; --maxw:1160px;
  --header-height:66px;
  --font-head:'Sora',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth;background:var(--navy-900);
  overflow-x:hidden;overflow-x:clip;overscroll-behavior-x:none;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
body{margin:0;width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;min-height:100vh;min-height:100svh;min-height:100dvh;
  font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-x:clip;overscroll-behavior-x:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;height:auto}
svg,video,iframe,canvas{max-width:100%}
input,select,textarea,button{max-width:100%}
a{color:var(--teal);text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-head);line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 .5em;color:var(--navy-900)}
h2{font-size:clamp(26px,5vw,40px)}
h3{font-size:clamp(19px,3.4vw,24px)}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);min-width:0;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}
main,header,footer,section,article,nav{max-width:100%;min-width:0}
section{padding:64px 0}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:13px;color:var(--teal);margin:0 0 10px}
.center{text-align:center}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}

/* buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;
  font-size:16px;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:999px;border:2px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease,background .15s ease;min-height:48px}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px)}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan));color:#062033;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(34,184,207,.35)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff}
.btn-ghost.dark{border-color:var(--line);color:var(--navy-800)}
.btn-green{background:var(--green-2);color:#0a1a2b}
.btn-block{width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
header.site{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(8,25,46,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;height:var(--header-height)}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.brand img{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px}
.brand b{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:18px}
.nav-links{display:none;align-items:center;gap:22px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-links a{color:#dbe7f1;font-weight:500;font-size:15px}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--cyan)}
.nav-cta{display:none;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.hasdrop{position:relative}
.hasdrop>button{background:none;border:0;color:#dbe7f1;font:inherit;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.hasdrop:hover>button{color:var(--cyan)}
.dropdown{position:absolute;top:130%;left:0;min-width:210px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:8px;display:none}
.hasdrop:hover .dropdown,.hasdrop:focus-within .dropdown{display:block}
.dropdown a{display:block;color:var(--navy-800);padding:10px 12px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px}
.dropdown a:hover{background:var(--paper);color:var(--teal)}
.hamburger{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:10px}
.hamburger span{width:26px;height:2px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;transition:.2s}
.mobile-home{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:52px;min-height:44px;padding:8px 12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);border-radius:999px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600}
/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu{display:none;background:var(--navy-800);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.mobile-menu.open{display:block}
.mobile-menu ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:10px 0}
.mobile-menu a,.mobile-menu summary{display:block;color:#e4eef6;padding:13px 24px;font-size:17px;cursor:pointer}
.mobile-menu details summary{font-weight:600;list-style:none}
.mobile-menu details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.mobile-menu details a{padding-left:40px;color:#b9cbdb;font-size:16px}
.mobile-menu .mcta{padding:16px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 0%, rgba(43,196,242,.20), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 5% 100%, rgba(95,208,138,.14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-900) 70%);
  color:#fff;padding:72px 0 84px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(32px,7vw,58px);letter-spacing:-.5px;max-width:16ch}
.hero p.lead{color:#cddbe8;font-size:clamp(17px,2.4vw,21px);max-width:52ch;margin:18px 0 28px}
.hero .cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.hero .microtrust{margin-top:18px;color:#8fa8bd;font-size:14px}
.hero .pulse{position:absolute;left:-5%;right:-5%;bottom:16%;height:2px;opacity:.25;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--cyan),transparent)}

/* launch update */
.launch-update{padding:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-900),#0b2545)}
.launch-update-card{position:relative;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(24px,4vw,38px);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.28);border-left:5px solid var(--teal);border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.98),rgba(237,248,250,.96));box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.launch-update-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-70px;top:-90px;width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(43,196,242,.18),transparent 68%);pointer-events:none}
.launch-update-card h2{position:relative;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--navy-900);font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px)}
.launch-update-card p{position:relative;max-width:78ch;color:#263c4d;line-height:1.7}
.launch-update-card strong{color:var(--navy-900)}
.launch-update-card .btn{position:relative;margin-top:4px}
.launch-update-label{margin:0 0 8px!important;color:var(--teal)!important;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* trust bar */
.trust{background:var(--navy-900);color:#cddbe8;padding:22px 0}
.trust .row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px 34px;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
.trust .row b{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-head)}

/* section headings */
.sec-head{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 40px}
.sec-head.center{text-align:center}

/* cards grid */
.grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.card .ico{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(34,184,207,.15),rgba(43,196,242,.15));font-size:22px;margin-bottom:14px}
.card h3{margin-bottom:8px}
.card ul{margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--muted)}
.card ul li{margin-bottom:4px}

/* About */
.about-sub{scroll-margin-top:80px}
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.founder img{width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin:0 auto}
.sig{font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--teal);font-weight:600}

/* CrediPulse product */
.product{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-900));color:#fff}
.product h2,.product h3{color:#fff}
.product .banner{display:inline-block;background:rgba(95,208,138,.15);border:1px solid rgba(95,208,138,.5);
  color:#bfefd2;border-radius:999px;padding:8px 16px;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px}
.how{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;margin:28px 0}
.how .step{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-radius:14px;padding:20px}
.how .step .n{color:var(--cyan);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700}
/* tiers */
.tiers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:10px}
.tier{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;position:relative}
.tier.flag{border-color:var(--teal);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(34,184,207,.5)}
.tier .flagtag{position:absolute;top:-12px;left:22px;background:var(--teal);color:#062033;font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-family:var(--font-head)}
.tier h3{margin-bottom:2px}
.tier .best{color:var(--slate);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
.tier .price{font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700;margin:6px 0 14px}
.tier ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 20px;color:#d7e3ee}
.tier ul li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;margin-bottom:8px}
.tier ul li::before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--green)}

/* Assessment */
.assess-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
.q{display:none}
.q.active{display:block}
.q .opts{display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
.q .opts button{text-align:left;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;
  font:inherit;cursor:pointer;min-height:48px;transition:.15s}
.q .opts button:hover{border-color:var(--teal)}
.q .opts button.sel{border-color:var(--teal);background:rgba(34,184,207,.08)}
.progress{height:8px;background:var(--line);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;margin:14px 0 22px}
.progress .bar{height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan));width:0;transition:width .3s}
.gate{display:none}
.gate.active{display:block}
.field{margin-bottom:14px}
.field label{display:block;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:15px}
.field input{width:100%;font-size:16px;padding:13px 14px;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px}
.field input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal)}
.check{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.check input{margin-top:4px;width:18px;height:18px;flex:0 0 auto}
.result{display:none;text-align:center}
.result.active{display:block}
.gauge-wrap{width:220px;height:220px;margin:10px auto 6px;position:relative}
.gauge-num{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.gauge-num .n{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:52px;font-weight:800}
.gauge-num .b{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.breakdown{max-width:460px;margin:18px auto 0;text-align:left}
.breakdown .brow{margin-bottom:10px}
.breakdown .brow .lab{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:4px}
.breakdown .brow .track{height:8px;background:var(--line);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden}
.breakdown .brow .fill{height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan))}

/* Waitlist */
.waitlist{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan));color:#04263a}
.waitlist h2{color:#04121d}
.waitlist form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;max-width:560px;margin:22px auto 0}
.waitlist input,.waitlist select{font-size:16px;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:10px;border:0}

/* Insights / videos */
.posts,.vids{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
.post{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.post .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--navy-800) center/cover no-repeat}
.post .body{padding:18px 20px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.post .meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px}
.post .tags{margin-top:auto;padding-top:12px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.post .tags span{font-size:12px;background:rgba(34,184,207,.12);color:#0d6a7d;border-radius:999px;padding:3px 10px}
.vid{cursor:pointer}
.vid:is(button){width:100%;padding:0;text-align:left;color:inherit;font:inherit}
.vid .thumb{position:relative}
.vid .play{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.vid .play span{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(8,25,46,.75);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:22px}

/* testimonials */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
.quote{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.quote p{font-size:17px}
.quote .who{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800)}

/* contact */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}
.contact form{display:grid;gap:12px}
.contact input,.contact textarea{font-size:16px;padding:13px 14px;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;width:100%}
.contact input:focus,.contact textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal)}

/* footer */
footer.site{background:var(--navy-900);color:#aebfce;padding:48px 0 calc(28px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
footer.site a{color:#cddbe8}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;margin-bottom:24px}
.foot-grid h4{color:#fff;font-size:15px}
.foot-links{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:8px}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:18px;font-size:13px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:space-between}

/* floating CTA */
.float-cta{position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:40;display:none}
@media(min-width:1024px){.float-cta{display:block}}
.float-cta .btn{box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(8,25,46,.35)}

/* video modal */
.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(4,12,20,.85);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:80;padding:20px}
.modal.open{display:flex}
.modal .box{width:100%;max-width:900px;max-height:calc(100dvh - 72px - env(safe-area-inset-top) - env(safe-area-inset-bottom));aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#000;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.modal iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.modal .x{position:absolute;top:-44px;right:0;color:#fff;font-size:26px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}

/* ---------- noticeable cross-navigation links ---------- */
/* inline text links that jump to another section/page */
.jumplink{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(34,184,207,.45);padding-bottom:1px}
.jumplink:hover{border-bottom-color:var(--teal)}
.jumplink::after{content:" →";font-weight:700}
.product .jumplink{color:var(--cyan);border-bottom-color:rgba(43,196,242,.5)}
/* external-link affordance (opens another website, e.g. credipulse.ai) */
.extlink::after{content:" ↗";font-weight:700}
/* CrediPulse tools -> credipulse.ai */
.tools{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;margin:26px 0 8px}
.tool-link{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.35);border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;color:#eaf4fb;transition:transform .15s ease,background .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;min-height:56px}
.tool-link:hover,.tool-link:focus{background:rgba(43,196,242,.14);border-color:var(--cyan);transform:translateY(-2px);outline:none}
.tool-link .tl-main{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.tool-link .tl-ico{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(43,196,242,.25),rgba(95,208,138,.2));font-size:18px;flex:0 0 auto}
.tool-link b{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600}
.tool-link .arrow{display:none}
.tool-link.extlink::after{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:800;font-size:18px}
.explore-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;margin-top:8px}

.hide{display:none !important}

/* ===================== Tablet ===================== */
@media(min-width:768px){
  section{padding:80px 0}
  .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .how{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .assess-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .posts,.vids{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .founder{grid-template-columns:200px 1fr}
  .founder img{margin:0}
  .waitlist form{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr}
  .tools{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
/* ===================== Desktop ===================== */
@media(min-width:1024px){
  .nav-links{display:flex}
  .nav-cta{display:flex}
  .hamburger{display:none}
  .grid.services{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .tiers{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .posts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .tools{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .mobile-home{display:none}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{scroll-behavior:auto !important;transition:none !important}}

/* ============================================================
   v2 — pulse animations, dropdown menu bar, CrediPulse motion
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes ekgdraw{0%{stroke-dashoffset:1400}100%{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes dotpulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(43,196,242,.55)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(43,196,242,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(43,196,242,0)}}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}
@keyframes bargrow{0%{transform:scaleY(.28)}100%{transform:scaleY(1)}}
@keyframes glowfade{0%,100%{opacity:.55}50%{opacity:1}}
@keyframes arrowup{0%{transform:translateY(6px);opacity:.4}50%{opacity:1}100%{transform:translateY(-6px);opacity:.4}}

/* hero animated EKG pulse band */
.hero-ekg{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:14%;width:100%;height:120px;pointer-events:none;opacity:.9}
.hero-ekg svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.hero-ekg path{fill:none;stroke:var(--cyan);stroke-width:2.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
  stroke-dasharray:1400;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(43,196,242,.75));animation:ekgdraw 5s linear infinite}
.hero-ekg path.g{stroke:var(--green);opacity:.4;animation-duration:7s}
.pulsedot{display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cyan);vertical-align:middle;animation:dotpulse 2s infinite}

/* ---------- dropdown menu bar ---------- */
.nav-links{gap:6px}
.nav-links>li{position:relative}
.nav-links .menutop{background:none;border:0;color:#dbe7f1;font:inherit;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;
  padding:9px 12px;border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.nav-links a.menutop{color:#dbe7f1}
.nav-links>li:hover .menutop,.nav-links .menutop:hover{color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(43,196,242,.08)}
.nav-links .dropdown{min-width:230px;top:120%}
.nav-links li:hover .dropdown,.nav-links li:focus-within .dropdown{display:block}
.dropdown .dhead{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8fa6ba;padding:6px 12px 2px}
.dropdown a small{display:block;color:#8aa0b4;font-size:12px;margin-top:1px}
.dropdown a .ext-mini::after{content:" ↗";color:var(--cyan)}

/* ---------- CrediPulse animated cluster ---------- */
.cp-anim{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;gap:26px;margin:8px 0 30px;min-height:130px}
.cp-orb{position:relative;width:88px;height:88px;border-radius:22px;flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(43,196,242,.18),rgba(95,208,138,.14));border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.4);animation:floaty 4s ease-in-out infinite}
.cp-orb svg{width:52px;height:52px}
.cp-orb .wave{fill:none;stroke:var(--cyan);stroke-width:6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:240;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(43,196,242,.8));animation:ekgdraw 3s linear infinite}
.cp-orb::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:26px;border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.35);animation:dotpulse 2.6s infinite}
.cp-bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:7px;height:96px}
.cp-bars span{width:14px;border-radius:6px 6px 3px 3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cyan),rgba(43,196,242,.25));transform-origin:bottom;animation:bargrow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.cp-bars span.g{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--green),rgba(95,208,138,.25))}
.cp-bars span:nth-child(1){height:44px;animation-delay:.0s}
.cp-bars span:nth-child(2){height:66px;animation-delay:.25s}
.cp-bars span:nth-child(3){height:54px;animation-delay:.5s}
.cp-bars span:nth-child(4){height:86px;animation-delay:.15s}
.cp-bars span:nth-child(5){height:96px;animation-delay:.4s}
.cp-trend{position:relative;width:120px;height:96px}
.cp-trend svg{width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.cp-trend .line{fill:none;stroke:var(--green);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:200;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(95,208,138,.7));animation:ekgdraw 3.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.cp-trend .arrow{stroke:var(--green);stroke-width:3;fill:none;animation:glowfade 2s infinite}
.cp-trend .ah{fill:var(--green);animation:arrowup 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
@media(max-width:560px){.cp-anim{gap:16px}.cp-orb{width:70px;height:70px}.cp-trend{width:92px}}

/* ---------- checklist / working-capital check ---------- */
.check-list{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:18px}
.check-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);cursor:pointer}
.check-item input{margin-top:4px;width:20px;height:20px;flex:0 0 auto;accent-color:var(--teal)}
.check-item .ci-t{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-900)}
.check-item .ci-d{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.check-progress{position:sticky;top:74px;z-index:5;background:var(--paper);padding:10px 0}
.check-progress .bar{height:10px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.check-progress .bar > i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan));transition:width .3s}

/* ============================================================
   v3 — world-class polish: reveal, hover, hero glimpse, tool shots
   ============================================================ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1)}

.card,.tier,.post,.quote{transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}
.card:hover,.post:hover,.quote:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(8,25,46,.17);border-color:rgba(43,196,242,.4)}
.tier:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(43,196,242,.55),0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.32)}

/* hero elevation */
.hero{padding-bottom:92px}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;align-items:center}
.hero-glow{position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;top:-120px;right:-100px;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(43,196,242,.30),transparent 62%);filter:blur(6px);animation:glowfade 6s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-shot{border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 34px 74px rgba(0,0,0,.52),0 0 0 1px rgba(148,209,255,.14);transform:rotate(-2.2deg);transition:transform .45s ease}
.hero-visual:hover .hero-shot{transform:rotate(0)}
.hero-badge{position:absolute;left:-12px;bottom:16px;background:rgba(8,25,46,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(43,196,248,.42);
  border-radius:14px;padding:11px 15px;color:#eaf4fb;font-size:13px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.hero-badge b{color:var(--green)}

/* tool teaser shots (glimpse) */
.toolshots{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;margin:24px 0 10px}
.toolshot{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(148,209,255,.16);background:#061426;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;display:block}
.toolshot:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(43,196,242,.30)}
.toolshot img{width:100%;display:block;transition:transform .55s ease}
.toolshot:hover img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.toolshot .cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:14px 15px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(4,12,22,.9));color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px}
.toolshot .cap .go{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:800}
.toolshot .peek{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#0a1a2b;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),#7ad9f7);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:99px;font-weight:700}

/* button shine */
.btn-primary{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn-primary::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:38%;height:100%;transform:skewX(-20deg);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);transition:left .6s ease}
.btn-primary:hover::after{left:135%}

@media(min-width:900px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr} .toolshots{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }
@media(min-width:1100px){ .toolshots{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)} }
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}.hero-shot{transform:none}.btn-primary::after{display:none}}

/* ============================================================
   v4 — hero Financial Health Score floating tile (level, animated)
   ============================================================ */
.score-tile{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0B2540,#08192E);border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.35);
  border-radius:22px;padding:24px 26px 20px;max-width:380px;margin:0 auto;color:#eaf4fb;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(148,209,255,.10)}
.score-tile .st-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:15px}
.score-tile .st-top img{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:8px}
.score-tile .st-top .live{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1px;color:var(--green);font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.score-tile .st-top .live::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);animation:glowfade 1.5s infinite}
.score-tile .st-label{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8fa8bd;text-align:center;margin:16px 0 2px}
.st-dial{position:relative;width:190px;height:190px;margin:0 auto}
.st-dial svg{width:190px;height:190px;transform:rotate(-90deg)}
.st-dial .track{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.09);stroke-width:14}
.st-dial .prog{fill:none;stroke:url(#hgrad);stroke-width:14;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:528;stroke-dashoffset:528;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(95,208,138,.55))}
.st-num{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.st-num b{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:44px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1}
.st-num small{font-size:11px;color:#8fa8bd;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin-top:3px}
.st-band{text-align:center;margin-top:4px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--green);font-size:16px}
.st-metrics{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:6px;margin-top:14px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:13px}
.st-metrics div.m{text-align:center;flex:1}
.st-metrics .m-v{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:16px}
.st-metrics .m-l{font-size:10.5px;color:#8fa8bd;letter-spacing:.3px}
.hero-cap{text-align:center;color:#8fa8bd;font-size:12.5px;margin:12px 0 0}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.st-dial .prog{transition:none}}

/* ============================================================
   v5 — top pulse, highlighted Assessment CTA, bigger ACH brand lockup
   ============================================================ */
/* brand lockup: larger logo + visible tagline; ACH in lime (logo colour) */
.brand img{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px}
.brandtext{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.06}
.brandtext b{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.2px}
.brandtext b .ach{color:var(--green-2)}          /* ACH Consulting lime-green */
.brandtext small{color:#9fb6c8;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2px;margin-top:2px;white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:420px){ .brand img{width:46px;height:46px} .brandtext b{font-size:15px} .brandtext small{font-size:9.5px} }

/* pulse animation at the TOP of the hero */
.hero-toppulse{position:relative;height:56px;margin:-6px 0 10px;overflow:hidden}
.hero-toppulse svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.hero-toppulse path{fill:none;stroke:var(--cyan);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
  stroke-dasharray:1400;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(43,196,242,.8));animation:ekgdraw 4.2s linear infinite}
.hero-toppulse path.g{stroke:var(--green);opacity:.45;stroke-width:2;animation-duration:6s}

/* highlight the Free Assessment button in the menu bar (pulsing glow ring) */
@keyframes ctaGlow{
  0%  {box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(34,184,207,.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(43,196,242,.55)}
  70% {box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(34,184,207,.4), 0 0 0 12px rgba(43,196,242,0)}
  100%{box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(34,184,207,.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(43,196,242,0)}
}
.nav-cta .btn-primary{animation:ctaGlow 2.6s ease-out infinite;font-weight:700}
/* draw the eye to the Assessments menu item too */
.nav-links .menutop.hot{color:var(--cyan)}
.nav-links .menutop.hot::after{content:"";display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);margin-left:2px;vertical-align:middle;animation:glowfade 1.6s infinite}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.nav-cta .btn-primary{animation:none}.hero-toppulse path{animation:none}}

/* v5.1 — keep the (fuller) nav on one clean line */
.btn{white-space:nowrap}
.nav{gap:14px}
.nav-links{gap:6px}
.nav-links .menutop{white-space:nowrap;padding:8px 10px;font-size:14.5px}
.nav-links>li>a.menutop{padding:8px 10px}
.nav-cta{gap:8px}
.nav-cta .btn{padding:10px 15px;font-size:14.5px;min-height:42px}
.brandtext small{font-size:10px}
@media(min-width:1024px) and (max-width:1200px){
  .nav-links{gap:2px}
  .nav-links .menutop{font-size:13.5px;padding:7px 7px}
  .brandtext b{font-size:15.5px}
}

/* ============================================================
   v6 — mobile & tablet UX (world-class responsive)
   ============================================================ */

/* anchor targets clear the sticky header */
section[id], .about-sub, #top, [id^="week-"]{scroll-margin-top:78px}

/* never let a long line/word spill past the viewport */
h1,h2,h3,h4,p,li,a,.eyebrow,.brandtext b{overflow-wrap:break-word}
.hero .microtrust{max-width:46ch}
.hero-cap{max-width:36ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* remove tap-flash; keep a clear keyboard focus ring */
a,button,summary,.btn,input,select,textarea,.toolshot,.card,.tier{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:6px}

/* on touch devices, don't let hover-lift/scale stick after a tap */
@media (hover:none){
  .card:hover,.post:hover,.quote:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--line)}
  .tier:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none}
  .tier.flag:hover{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(34,184,207,.5)}
  .toolshot:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
  .toolshot:hover img{transform:none}
  .btn-primary::after{display:none}
}

/* ---------- Full-screen mobile menu overlay ---------- */
@media (max-width:1023px){
  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; left:0; right:0; top:calc(var(--header-height) + env(safe-area-inset-top));
    height:calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - env(safe-area-inset-top));
    height:calc(100svh - var(--header-height) - env(safe-area-inset-top));
    height:calc(100dvh - var(--header-height) - env(safe-area-inset-top));
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-900));
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    overflow-y:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    display:block; visibility:hidden; opacity:0; transform:translateY(-10px);
    transition:opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility .22s ease;
    z-index:60; padding-bottom:calc(28px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{visibility:visible; opacity:1; transform:none}
  body.scroll-locked{position:fixed;inset-inline:0;width:100%;overflow:hidden;touch-action:none}
  .mobile-menu ul{padding:6px 0 4px}
  .mobile-menu>ul>li{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
  .mobile-menu a,.mobile-menu summary{padding:16px 22px; font-size:17px; min-height:54px;
    display:flex; align-items:center}
  .mobile-menu details summary{justify-content:space-between; font-weight:600}
  .mobile-menu details summary::after{content:"⌄"; font-size:20px; line-height:1; color:#8299ad;
    transition:transform .2s ease; margin-top:-4px}
  .mobile-menu details[open] summary{color:var(--cyan)}
  .mobile-menu details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg); color:var(--cyan)}
  .mobile-menu details a{padding-left:38px; font-size:15.5px; min-height:48px; color:#b9cbdb}
  .mobile-menu .mcta{padding:18px 22px calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); gap:12px}
  .mobile-menu .mcta .btn{min-height:54px; font-size:16px}
}

/* hamburger morphs to an X when open */
.hamburger span{transform-origin:center}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* header respects device notches */
header.site{padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top)}
header.site .nav{padding-left:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-left));
  padding-right:max(8px,env(safe-area-inset-right))}
.container{padding-left:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-left));
  padding-right:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-right))}
.grid,.how,.tiers,.assess-cards,.posts,.vids,.quotes,.tools,.toolshots,.contact-grid,.foot-grid,
.grid>*,.how>*,.tiers>*,.assess-cards>*,.posts>*,.vids>*,.quotes>*,.tools>*,.toolshots>*,.contact-grid>*,.foot-grid>*{min-width:0}

/* teaser grid: 2-up on large phones & tablet portrait */
@media (min-width:600px){ .toolshots{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }

/* tablet portrait: give hero + product room to breathe */
@media (min-width:768px) and (max-width:1023px){
  .hero{padding:64px 0 76px}
  .assess-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}

/* small-phone density + easy thumb targets */
@media (max-width:480px){
  section{padding:52px 0}
  .hero{padding:56px 0 68px}
  .hero .cta-row{gap:12px}
  .hero .cta-row .btn{width:100%}
  .sec-head{margin-bottom:30px}
  .card,.tier,.quote{padding:22px}
  .trust .row{gap:12px 22px}
  .foot-bottom{gap:6px}
  .founder h3 .muted{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45}
}

/* mobile/tablet sticky "Free Assessment" CTA (auto-hides near forms via JS) */
@media (max-width:1023px){
  .float-cta{display:block; left:50%; right:auto; transform:translateX(-50%);
    bottom:calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
  .float-cta .btn{padding:12px 24px; box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(8,25,46,.5)}
}

/* ============================================================
   v7 — ACH-led narrative: founder hero card, promise pillars,
   CrediPulse live preview
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero founder trust card */
.founder-card{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0B2540,#08192E);
  border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.35);border-radius:22px;padding:26px;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;
  color:#eaf4fb;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(148,209,255,.10)}
.founder-card .fc-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.founder-card .fc-portrait img{width:88px;height:88px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;
  border:2px solid rgba(95,208,138,.65);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.founder-card .fc-name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:21px;color:#fff;line-height:1.12}
.founder-card .fc-role{color:var(--slate);font-size:13px;margin-top:3px}
.founder-card .fc-desig{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.6px;margin-top:6px}
.founder-card .fc-ethos{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.58;color:#dce9f4;font-style:italic;
  margin:18px 0;padding-left:16px;border-left:3px solid var(--cyan)}
.founder-card .fc-creds{display:flex;gap:8px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:16px;margin-top:2px}
.founder-card .fc-creds div{flex:1;text-align:center}
.founder-card .fc-creds b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;color:#fff;font-size:19px;line-height:1}
.founder-card .fc-creds small{color:#8fa8bd;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.3px}

/* The ACH promise — integrity · care · competence */
.promise-sec{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#E9F3F8,#F7FAFC)}
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:6px}
.pillar{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 26px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);text-align:center;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}
.pillar .p-ico{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:30px;margin:0 auto 16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(34,184,207,.16),rgba(95,208,138,.16));
  border:1px solid rgba(34,184,207,.25)}
.pillar h3{margin-bottom:8px}
.pillar p{margin:0}
@media (hover:hover){ .pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(8,25,46,.15);border-color:rgba(43,196,242,.4)} }
@media(min-width:600px){ .pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }
@media(min-width:1024px){ .pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)} }

/* CrediPulse live-preview wrapper (score tile centres itself) */
.cp-preview{margin:6px 0 26px}

/* Testimonials (data-driven; section hidden until entries go live) */
.tmonials{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F7FAFC,#EAF3F8)}
.tmony-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
@media(min-width:768px){ .tmony-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }
@media(min-width:1024px){ .tmony-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)} }
.tmony{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;margin:0;background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}
.tmony::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:6px;right:20px;font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-size:66px;line-height:1;color:rgba(34,184,207,.16);pointer-events:none}
@media (hover:hover){ .tmony:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(8,25,46,.15);border-color:rgba(43,196,242,.4)} }
.tmony blockquote{margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--navy-900)}
.tmony figcaption{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:auto}
.tm-av{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:0 0 auto}
.tm-mono{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan))}
.tm-id{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.25}
.tm-id b{color:var(--navy-900);font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:15px}
.tm-id small{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}

/* iOS/Android: keep form fields ≥16px so focusing never triggers auto-zoom;
   prevent iOS text inflation on orientation change */
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
input,select,textarea{font-size:16px}

/* ============================================================
   v10 — mobile device refinement and touch ergonomics
   ============================================================ */
main,section,article,footer,.container,.hero-grid,.grid,.contact-grid,.foot-grid{min-width:0}
article.container,.doc,.article,.article-body{padding-left:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-left))!important;padding-right:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-right))!important}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit}
button,.btn,a.tool-link,.check-item{touch-action:manipulation}
input,select,textarea{max-width:100%;border-radius:10px}
textarea{resize:vertical}
.hamburger{min-width:48px;min-height:48px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.mobile-menu a,.mobile-menu summary,.foot-links a{min-height:44px}
.contact input,.contact textarea,.waitlist input,.waitlist select,.waitlist textarea,footer.site input{
  min-height:50px;padding:13px 14px}
.contact textarea,.waitlist textarea{min-height:120px}
.contact input::placeholder,.contact textarea::placeholder,.waitlist input::placeholder,footer.site input::placeholder{color:#708191;opacity:1}
.card,.tier,.post,.quote,.toolshot,.qcard{min-width:0}
.hero h1{text-wrap:balance}
.hero p.lead,.sec-head p{text-wrap:pretty}
.modal{padding:max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-top)) max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-right)) max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-left))}
.modal .box{max-height:calc(100dvh - 32px);background:#02070c}
.modal .x{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:48px;min-height:48px;line-height:1;border-radius:50%}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .hero-toppulse{height:42px;margin-bottom:4px}
  .hero-grid{gap:30px}
  .score-tile{width:100%;padding:21px 18px 18px;border-radius:18px}
  .st-dial,.st-dial svg{width:174px;height:174px}
  .st-dial .num{font-size:42px}
  .toolshots{gap:14px}
  .toolshot .cap{position:relative;min-height:54px;background:#07192a;padding:12px 14px}
  .contact-grid,.foot-grid{gap:30px}
  .explore-cta .btn,.waitlist .btn{min-height:50px}
  .modal{align-items:center;padding:0;background:rgba(4,12,20,.94)}
  .modal .box{max-width:none;width:100%;border-radius:0;overflow:visible}
  .modal .x{top:auto;right:12px;bottom:calc(100% + 10px);background:rgba(8,25,46,.92);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .container,.wc{padding-left:max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-left));padding-right:max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-right))}
  .brand{gap:8px;min-width:0}
  .brandtext{min-width:0}
  .brandtext small{max-width:180px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(31px,10vw,42px);letter-spacing:-.8px}
  .hero .microtrust{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}
  .cp-anim{transform:scale(.92);margin-inline:-12px}
  .tiers,.assess-cards,.posts,.vids,.quotes,.tools,.toolshots{gap:14px}
  .q .opts button,.wc-opts button{padding:14px;min-height:52px}
  .float-cta{width:calc(100% - 32px);bottom:calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
  .float-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;min-height:52px}
  .foot-grid form .btn{min-height:50px}
}

@media (max-width:370px){
  .brandtext small{display:none}
  .brandtext b{font-size:14px}
  .hero-brand .hb-name small{display:none}
  .hero-brand .hb-name b{font-size:17px}
  .cp-anim{gap:8px;transform:scale(.82);margin-inline:-30px}
  .card,.tier,.quote,.pillar{padding:20px 18px}
}

@media (max-width:1023px) and (orientation:landscape) and (max-height:560px){
  .mobile-menu a,.mobile-menu summary{min-height:46px;padding-top:11px;padding-bottom:11px}
  .mobile-menu .mcta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hero{padding-top:42px;padding-bottom:54px}
  .modal{padding:calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-right)) calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) max(16px,env(safe-area-inset-left))}
  .modal .box{width:min(100%,calc((100dvh - 52px)*1.7778));max-height:calc(100dvh - 52px)}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   v8 — brand presence: hero lockup, mid-page mark, footer lockup
   ============================================================ */
.hero-brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px;text-decoration:none}
.hero-brand img{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:13px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4);flex:0 0 auto}
.hero-brand .hb-name{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.08}
.hero-brand .hb-name b{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:19px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.2px}
.hero-brand .hb-name b .ach{color:var(--green-2)}
.hero-brand .hb-name small{color:#9fb6c8;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.3px;margin-top:2px}

.brandmark-mid{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:15px;margin:0 auto 14px;display:block;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(8,25,46,.18)}

.foot-brand{align-items:center;gap:12px}
.foot-brand img{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;flex:0 0 auto}
.foot-brand .brandtext b{font-size:17px}
.foot-brand .brandtext small{color:#9fb6c8;font-size:10.5px;white-space:nowrap}

@media(max-width:420px){
  .hero-brand img{width:46px;height:46px}
  .hero-brand .hb-name b{font-size:17px}
}

/* lockup badge: mark-only icon on a defined chip so it lifts off the navy */
.brand img, .hero-brand img, .foot-brand img{
  background:#0A2138; border:1px solid rgba(148,209,255,.18);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35); object-fit:cover}
.brand{gap:11px}
.brand:hover img{border-color:rgba(43,196,242,.5)}
/* tagline: quietly legible, never wrapping */
.brandtext small{white-space:nowrap;color:#a7bccc}
/* tighten the header row on small phones so brand + menu button sit comfortably */
@media(max-width:400px){
  .brand img{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px}
  .brandtext b{font-size:15px}
  .brandtext small{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.1px}
  header.site .nav{gap:10px}
  .hamburger{padding:8px}
}

/* tighten the "Why ACH" → "About Us" transition (removed ~160px of stacked padding) */
.promise-sec{padding-bottom:44px}
#about{padding-top:48px}

/* ============================================================
   v9 — large, commanding founder portrait in the hero
   ============================================================ */
.founder-hero{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.fh-photo{position:relative;width:clamp(240px,30vw,360px);aspect-ratio:1;margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:50%;padding:5px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--green),var(--cyan));
  box-shadow:0 34px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.fh-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  border:4px solid #0B2540;transform:scale(1.04)}
.fh-badge{position:absolute;right:2%;bottom:6%;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#0B2540,#08192E);
  border:1px solid rgba(43,196,242,.55);border-radius:16px;padding:9px 15px;line-height:1;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.fh-badge b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:28px;color:#fff}
.fh-badge small{display:block;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.7px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);margin-top:3px}
.fh-plate{margin-top:24px}
.fh-name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:24px;color:#fff;line-height:1.1}
.fh-role{color:var(--slate);font-size:14px;margin-top:4px}
.fh-desig{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.6px;margin-top:7px}
.founder-hero .fc-creds{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;max-width:320px;
  margin:18px auto 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:16px}
.founder-hero .fc-creds div{flex:1;text-align:center}
.founder-hero .fc-creds b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;color:#fff;font-size:18px;line-height:1}
.founder-hero .fc-creds small{color:#8fa8bd;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.3px}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .fh-photo{width:clamp(220px,66vw,300px)}
  .fh-badge b{font-size:24px}
}
/* tablet portrait: hero stacks single-column, so give the portrait more presence */
@media(min-width:600px) and (max-width:899px){
  .fh-photo{width:clamp(280px,42vw,340px)}
}

/* ============================================================
   v11 — mobile headline integrity, portrait balance, touch flow
   ============================================================ */
.hero-copy,.hero-visual{min-width:0}
.hero h1{max-width:17ch;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;hyphens:none}
.hero-visual{display:grid;justify-items:center;width:100%}
.founder-hero{width:100%}
.fh-photo{overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.fh-photo img{transform:none;object-position:50% 45%}
.founder>img{object-position:50% 45%}

@media (max-width:899px){
  .hero{padding-top:40px}
  .hero-grid{gap:38px}
  .hero-copy{text-align:center}
  .hero-brand{justify-content:center}
  .hero h1{max-width:19ch;margin-inline:auto;font-size:clamp(34px,8.6vw,48px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em}
  .hero p.lead,.hero .microtrust{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .hero .cta-row{justify-content:center}
  .hero-cap{max-width:34ch;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55}
  .founder-hero .fc-creds{width:min(100%,320px)}
}

@media (max-width:1023px), (hover:none) and (pointer:coarse){
  .reveal,.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .mobile-menu.open{max-height:calc(100dvh - var(--header-height) - env(safe-area-inset-top));overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain}
  .mobile-menu ul{padding:8px 14px}
  .mobile-menu li>a,.mobile-menu summary{display:flex;align-items:center;border-radius:10px}
  .mobile-menu details a{border-radius:8px}
  .mobile-menu .mcta{position:sticky;bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,37,64,.88),var(--navy-800) 24%);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
  .trust{padding:16px 0}
  .trust .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;text-align:left}
  .trust .row div{padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
  .trust .row div:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
  .trust .row div:nth-child(even){border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
  .founder.card{padding:24px 20px;text-align:center}
  .founder.card>div{min-width:0}
  .founder.card p{text-align:left}
  .founder.card .sig{text-align:center}
  .btn{max-width:100%;white-space:normal;text-align:center;justify-content:center;line-height:1.3}
  section{padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:52px}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero{padding:34px 0 62px}
  .hero-toppulse{height:34px;margin-top:0}
  .hero-grid{gap:34px}
  .hero-brand{margin-bottom:14px}
  .hero h1{max-width:100%;font-size:clamp(32px,9.4vw,40px);line-height:1.1;padding-inline:2px}
  .hero p.lead{font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:24px}
  .hero .cta-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;width:100%}
  .hero .cta-row .btn{white-space:normal;text-align:center;justify-content:center;line-height:1.3;padding:14px 18px}
  .fh-photo{width:min(76vw,286px)}
  .fh-badge{right:0;bottom:5%;padding:8px 13px}
  .fh-plate{margin-top:20px}
  .fh-name{font-size:22px}
  .founder-hero .fc-creds{gap:6px}
  .founder-hero .fc-creds small{display:block;line-height:1.35;margin-top:5px}
  .trust .row{font-size:13px;line-height:1.4;padding-inline:10px}
  .trust .row div{padding:11px 8px}
  .founder.card>img{width:min(56vw,210px);height:min(56vw,210px)}
}

@media (max-width:360px){
  .hero h1{font-size:30px;letter-spacing:-.025em}
  .hero-brand .hb-name{min-width:0;text-align:left}
  .hero-brand .hb-name small{white-space:normal;line-height:1.3}
  .fh-photo{width:min(78vw,250px)}
  .trust .row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .trust .row div,.trust .row div:nth-child(even),.trust .row div:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-left:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
  .trust .row div:last-child{border-bottom:0}
}

@supports (-webkit-touch-callout:none){
  html{min-height:-webkit-fill-available}
  body{min-height:-webkit-fill-available}
}