@layer ab-design-system{


/* ============================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Light is the default. Brand constants (gold, green, the dark-panel navy) and
   the scales never change; only surface/ink tokens are themed. --navy IS
   themed, because it is used as a text colour — a permanently dark panel must
   use --panel-1/--panel-2 instead.

   RULE FOR ADDING A TOKEN: every themed token goes in ALL THREE blocks —
   bare :root, the media-guarded dark block, and [data-theme="dark"] — and the
   two dark blocks must be token-for-token identical.
   ========================================================================== */
:root, .ab-page {
  /* -- brand constants (never themed) -- */
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-soft: #E8D9AE;
  --gold-ring: #D4A84B;
  --green: #61CE70;
  --panel-1: #1B2A5E;
  --panel-2: #131E45;
  --navy-deep: #131E45;

  /* -- themed surfaces + ink -- */
  --page-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --card: #FFFFFF;
  --card-2: #FFFFFF;
  --paper: #FAF9F6;
  --line: #E7E2D6;
  --line-soft: #F0EDE4;
  --ink: #1C2130;
  --body-c: #3A4152;
  --muted: #6B7280;
  --navy: #1B2A5E;            /* heading / link ink */
  --nav-c: #6F6F6F;           /* AA-contrast nav grey (darkened from #7A7A7A) */
  --tint: rgba(201, 168, 76, .14);
  --sheen: rgba(201, 168, 76, .05);

  /* Layered surfaces. --body-bg is what <body> paints (dark adds two radial
     glows); --card-surface is what card components paint (dark swaps the flat
     colour for a 145deg gradient). In light both resolve to the flat token. */
  --body-bg: var(--page-bg);
  --card-surface: var(--card);

  /* -- text-safe ink tokens --
     The raw brand colours FAIL contrast as text. These are the audited
     replacements and must be used wherever gold or green is TYPE:
       --gold-ink  4.9:1   --green-ink  5.4:1
     Brand --gold / --green stay for hairlines, rules and navy-panel text. */
  --gold-ink: #8A6D1F;
  --green-ink: #177A39;

  --stage-bg: #16224B;                 /* dark showcase surface */
  --glow-1: rgba(201, 168, 76, .16);
  --glow-2: rgba(37, 99, 235, .14);
  --hair: #E4E7EE;
  --hair-gold: rgba(201, 168, 76, .45);
  --focus-ring: var(--gold-ink);       /* resolves per-theme via --gold-ink */

  /* -- gradients -- */
  --deep-navy-grad: linear-gradient(165deg, #0D1740 0%, #1B2A5E 55%, #0F1E52 100%);
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B82F6, #EC4899);     /* primary buttons */
  --grad-primary-glow: rgba(236, 72, 153, .35);
  --grad-cta: linear-gradient(90deg, #F97316, #FBBF24);         /* gold/CTA buttons */
  --grad-chip: linear-gradient(90deg, #F97316, #FACC15);        /* status chips */
  --grad-step: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C25F, #C9922E);        /* STEP n pills */

  /* -- per-card tints: 1 gold, 2 blue, 3 green, 4 purple, 5 teal, 6 rose --
     Light = soft gradient + a tinted hairline. Dark = the reference card
     gradient with a 2px top hairline in the same hue (R9). */
  --tint-1-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8E7 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); --tint-1-line: #EFE2BC;
  --tint-2-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDF4FF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); --tint-2-line: #D3E2F9;
  --tint-3-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #EBFBF1 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); --tint-3-line: #C8EDD7;
  --tint-4-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4F0FF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); --tint-4-line: #DFD5F7;
  --tint-5-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8FAF9 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); --tint-5-line: #C5ECE9;
  --tint-6-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0F4 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); --tint-6-line: #F7D3DE;

  /* soft icon-chip fills, same six hues */
  --chip-1: #FFF4D8; --chip-2: #E3EEFF; --chip-3: #DDF7E8;
  --chip-4: #ECE4FF; --chip-5: #DCF5F3; --chip-6: #FFE4EC;

  /* vivid icon hues; brighter in both dark blocks so they stay vivid on dark */
  --hue-green: #16A34A; --hue-blue: #2563EB; --hue-orange: #EA580C;
  --hue-purple: #7C3AED; --hue-gold: #D97706; --hue-teal: #0D9488;
  --hue-rose: #DB2777; --hue-cyan: #0891B2;

  /* -- spacing scale -- */
  --s1: 4px; --s2: 8px; --s3: 16px; --s4: 24px;
  --s5: 32px; --s6: 48px; --s7: 64px; --s8: 96px;

  /* -- radii -- */
  --r-sm: 10px; --r-md: 18px; --r-lg: 26px;

  /* -- letter-spacing roles -- */
  --track-label: .14em;
  --track-micro: .18em;

  /* -- fluid type scale -- */
  --fs-1: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 19px);
  --fs-2: clamp(19px, 2vw, 23px);
  --fs-3: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 28px);
  --fs-4: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  --fs-5: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  --fs-6: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px);

  /* -- families -- */
  --font-brand: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-nav: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --font-display: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
  --font-body: system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, 'Liberation Mono', monospace;

  --wrap: 1360px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 42, 94, .10);
  --shadow-lift: 0 18px 45px rgba(27, 42, 94, .16);
  --radius: var(--r-md);   /* 18px — alias onto the radius scale */
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){:root:not([data-theme="light"]), :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-page{
    /* deep blue-black, NEVER pure black; blue/cyan page glows; 145deg card
       gradient. Kept token-for-token identical to route B below. */
    --page-bg: #050914;
    --body-bg:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% -15%, rgba(37, 99, 235, .18), transparent 34%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 85%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .12), transparent 28%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #050914, #060B17 55%, #040811) #050914;
    --card: #0D1424;
    --card-surface: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, .98), rgba(8, 13, 24, .98)) #0D1424;
    --card-2: #131B2F;
    --paper: #0A101E;
    --line: rgba(148, 163, 184, .18);
    --line-soft: rgba(148, 163, 184, .10);
    --ink: #F8FAFC;
    --body-c: #B9C5D8;
    --muted: #AEBBD0;
    --navy: #E2E8F0;
    --nav-c: #AEBBD0;
    --tint: rgba(245, 185, 66, .20);
    --sheen: rgba(245, 185, 66, .06);
    --shadow-soft: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30);
    --shadow-lift: 0 30px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);

    --gold-ink: #F5B942;
    --green-ink: #10B981;
    --stage-bg: #0A1122;
    --glow-1: rgba(245, 185, 66, .14);
    --glow-2: rgba(37, 99, 235, .18);
    --hair: rgba(148, 163, 184, .18);
    --hair-gold: rgba(245, 185, 66, .40);
    --focus-ring: var(--gold-ink);

    --deep-navy-grad: linear-gradient(165deg, #0D1740 0%, #1B2A5E 55%, #0F1E52 100%);
    --grad-primary: linear-gradient(100deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4);
    --grad-primary-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, .35);
    --grad-cta: linear-gradient(100deg, #FF9F1C, #F5B942);
    --grad-chip: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F1C, #FF4D5A);
    --grad-step: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F1C, #FF4D5A);

    --tint-1-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245,185,66,.9), rgba(245,185,66,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-1-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
    --tint-2-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,.9), rgba(59,130,246,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-2-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
    --tint-3-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16,185,129,.9), rgba(16,185,129,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-3-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
    --tint-4-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(167,139,250,.95), rgba(167,139,250,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-4-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
    --tint-5-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,182,212,.9), rgba(6,182,212,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-5-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
    --tint-6-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,77,90,.9), rgba(255,77,90,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-6-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);

    --chip-1: rgba(245, 185, 66, .16); --chip-2: rgba(59, 130, 246, .18); --chip-3: rgba(16, 185, 129, .16);
    --chip-4: rgba(167, 139, 250, .20); --chip-5: rgba(6, 182, 212, .16); --chip-6: rgba(255, 77, 90, .16);

    --hue-green: #10B981; --hue-blue: #3B82F6; --hue-orange: #FF9F1C;
    --hue-purple: #A78BFA; --hue-gold: #F5B942; --hue-teal: #2DD4BF;
    --hue-rose: #FF4D5A; --hue-cyan: #06B6D4;
  }}
:root[data-theme="dark"], :root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-page{
  --page-bg: #050914;
  --body-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -15%, rgba(37, 99, 235, .18), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 85%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #050914, #060B17 55%, #040811) #050914;
  --card: #0D1424;
  --card-surface: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, .98), rgba(8, 13, 24, .98)) #0D1424;
  --card-2: #131B2F;
  --paper: #0A101E;
  --line: rgba(148, 163, 184, .18);
  --line-soft: rgba(148, 163, 184, .10);
  --ink: #F8FAFC;
  --body-c: #B9C5D8;
  --muted: #AEBBD0;
  --navy: #E2E8F0;
  --nav-c: #AEBBD0;
  --tint: rgba(245, 185, 66, .20);
  --sheen: rgba(245, 185, 66, .06);
  --shadow-soft: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30);
  --shadow-lift: 0 30px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);

  --gold-ink: #F5B942;
  --green-ink: #10B981;
  --stage-bg: #0A1122;
  --glow-1: rgba(245, 185, 66, .14);
  --glow-2: rgba(37, 99, 235, .18);
  --hair: rgba(148, 163, 184, .18);
  --hair-gold: rgba(245, 185, 66, .40);
  --focus-ring: var(--gold-ink);

  --deep-navy-grad: linear-gradient(165deg, #0D1740 0%, #1B2A5E 55%, #0F1E52 100%);
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(100deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4);
  --grad-primary-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, .35);
  --grad-cta: linear-gradient(100deg, #FF9F1C, #F5B942);
  --grad-chip: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F1C, #FF4D5A);
  --grad-step: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F1C, #FF4D5A);

  --tint-1-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245,185,66,.9), rgba(245,185,66,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-1-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
  --tint-2-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,.9), rgba(59,130,246,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-2-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
  --tint-3-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16,185,129,.9), rgba(16,185,129,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-3-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
  --tint-4-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(167,139,250,.95), rgba(167,139,250,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-4-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
  --tint-5-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,182,212,.9), rgba(6,182,212,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-5-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);
  --tint-6-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,77,90,.9), rgba(255,77,90,0)) top / 100% 2px no-repeat, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,24,39,.98), rgba(8,13,24,.98)) #0D1424; --tint-6-line: rgba(148,163,184,.18);

  --chip-1: rgba(245, 185, 66, .16); --chip-2: rgba(59, 130, 246, .18); --chip-3: rgba(16, 185, 129, .16);
  --chip-4: rgba(167, 139, 250, .20); --chip-5: rgba(6, 182, 212, .16); --chip-6: rgba(255, 77, 90, .16);

  --hue-green: #10B981; --hue-blue: #3B82F6; --hue-orange: #FF9F1C;
  --hue-purple: #A78BFA; --hue-gold: #F5B942; --hue-teal: #2DD4BF;
  --hue-rose: #FF4D5A; --hue-cyan: #06B6D4;
}
.ab-base, .ab-base *, .ab-base *::before, .ab-base *::after,
.ab-page, .ab-page *, .ab-page *::before, .ab-page *::after{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html:has(> body.ab-base){ scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body.ab-base{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body-c);
  background: var(--body-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  transition: background-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.ab-base img, .ab-page img{ max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.ab-base a, .ab-page a{ color: var(--navy); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){html:has(> body.ab-base){ scroll-behavior: auto; }body.ab-base{ transition: none; }.ab-base, .ab-base *, .ab-base *::before, .ab-base *::after,
  .ab-page, .ab-page *, .ab-page *::before, .ab-page *::after{
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }}
.ab-base :where(a, button, input, select, textarea, summary, [tabindex]):focus-visible,
.ab-page :where(a, button, input, select, textarea, summary, [tabindex]):focus-visible{
  outline: 3px solid var(--focus-ring);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.skip-link{
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--panel-1);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  z-index: 100;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left: 0; }
.ab-wrap{ max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.ab-page{ background: var(--page-bg); }
.ab-s{ margin-top: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px); }
.ab-grid{
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.ab-grid--2{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); align-items: stretch; }
.ab-grid--2 > *{ height: 100%; }
.ab-grid--3{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px){.ab-grid--3{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }}
@media (max-width: 640px){.ab-grid--2, .ab-grid--3{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }}
.ab-kicker{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.ab-kicker::before{
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.ab-eyebrow{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-label);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.ab-eyebrow i{            /* the section number */
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-ink);  /* gold as TEXT on a light surface -> ink token */
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ab-eyebrow s{            /* the short gold rule; <s> carries no meaning here */
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-eyebrow b{ font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.ab-h2{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.ab-ruled{ position: relative; padding-bottom: 16px; }
.ab-ruled::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.ab-panel p, .ab-panel li,
.ab-quote p,
.ab-hero__lede{ text-align: justify; }
.ab-hero{
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: 6px auto 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.ab-hero__panel{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 26px;
  /* RESOLVED: the source wrote the base navy gradient as a literal here and as
     var(--deep-navy-grad) in the compact hero. The two strings are identical,
     so the token is used in both — one place to retune the navy. */
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 85% -10%, rgba(201, 168, 76, .38), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at -10% 110%, rgba(97, 206, 112, .20), transparent 55%),
    var(--deep-navy-grad);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px) clamp(26px, 6vw, 84px);
}
.ab-hero__panel::after{           /* fine gold top hairline */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: .9;
}
.ab-hero__title{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.ab-hero__title em{ font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.ab-hero__lede{
  font-size: var(--fs-1);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  margin: 0;   /* full width — the ch cap was removed on owner review */
}
.ab-hero__meta{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.ab-chip{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
}
.ab-chip b{ color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.ab-hero--compact .ab-hero__panel{
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px) clamp(26px, 6vw, 84px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 300px at 50% -35%, rgba(201, 168, 76, .38), transparent 62%),
    var(--deep-navy-grad);
}
.ab-hero--compact .ab-kicker{ margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ab-hero--compact .ab-kicker::after{   /* the rule becomes symmetric when centred */
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.ab-hero--compact .ab-hero__title{
  margin: 0;
  /* RESOLVED: three source files disagreed — employment clamp(30px,4.2vw,46px)
     +.04em tracking, books clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px), platform
     clamp(30px,4.2vw,46px) +.01em. Platform's is the last written and the one
     used on nine pages, so it wins. */
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.ab-card{
  background: var(--card-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(27, 42, 94, .04);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.ab-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.ab-card__icon{
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.16), rgba(27,42,94,.08));
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 21px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ab-card h3, .ab-card .ab-card__title{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 21px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.ab-card p{ margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body-c); }
.ab-card--interactive:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(201, 168, 76, .30);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.ab-card--static{ transition: border-color .25s ease; }
.ab-card--static:hover{
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(27, 42, 94, .04);   /* keep the resting shadow */
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.ab-page .ab-tint-1{ background: var(--tint-1-bg); border-color: var(--tint-1-line); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-2{ background: var(--tint-2-bg); border-color: var(--tint-2-line); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-3{ background: var(--tint-3-bg); border-color: var(--tint-3-line); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-4{ background: var(--tint-4-bg); border-color: var(--tint-4-line); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-5{ background: var(--tint-5-bg); border-color: var(--tint-5-line); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-6{ background: var(--tint-6-bg); border-color: var(--tint-6-line); }
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){:root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-card,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-panel,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-stat,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-timeline--steps > li,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-callout,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-embed{
    border-color: var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .035);
  }}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-card,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-panel,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-stat,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-timeline--steps > li,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-callout,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-embed{
  border-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .30), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .035);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){:root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-card:hover,
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-timeline--steps > li:hover{
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, .38);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), 0 0 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, .08);
  }}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-card:hover,
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-timeline--steps > li:hover{
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, .38);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), 0 0 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, .08);
}
@property --ab-spin{
  syntax: '<angle>';
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}
@keyframes ab-milky-spin {
  to { --ab-spin: 360deg; }
}
.ab-card--interactive,
.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"],
.ab-hover{ position: relative; }
.ab-card--interactive::after,
.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]::after,
.ab-hover::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 2px;                       /* the rim thickness */
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--ab-spin, 0deg),
    #F97316, #FACC15, #3B82F6, #EC4899, #22C55E, #F97316);
  /* keep only the 2px ring: knock the padding-box out of the paint */
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ab-card--interactive:hover::after,
.ab-card--interactive:focus-visible::after,
.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]:hover::after,
.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]:focus-visible::after,
.ab-hover:hover::after,
.ab-hover:focus-visible::after{
  opacity: 1;
  animation: ab-milky-spin 4s linear infinite;
}
.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"],
.ab-hover{ transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }
.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]:hover,
.ab-hover:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-1:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(233, 194, 95, .32); border-color: rgba(233, 194, 95, .55); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-2:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(59, 130, 246, .30); border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, .55); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-3:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(34, 197, 94, .30);  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, .55); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-4:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(124, 58, 237, .30); border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, .55); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-5:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(6, 182, 212, .30);  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, .55); }
.ab-page .ab-tint-6:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(236, 72, 153, .30); border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, .55); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.ab-card--interactive:hover::after,
  .ab-card--interactive:focus-visible::after,
  .ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]:hover::after,
  .ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]:focus-visible::after,
  .ab-hover:hover::after,
  .ab-hover:focus-visible::after{ animation: none; }.ab-page [class*="ab-tint-"]:hover,
  .ab-hover:hover{ transform: none; }}
.ab-panel{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sheen) 0%, transparent 46%), var(--card-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 46px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(27, 42, 94, .05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-panel::before{                    /* gold hairline along the top edge */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, .55), transparent);
}
.ab-panel > :first-child{ margin-top: 0; }
.ab-panel > :last-child{ margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-panel + .ab-panel{ margin-top: 26px; }
.ab-callout{
  margin-top: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hair-gold);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 30px;
}
.ab-callout h3{ margin-top: 0; }
.ab-callout p:last-child{ margin-bottom: 0; }
.ab-stats{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.ab-stat{
  background: var(--card-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  text-align: left;
}
.ab-stat b{
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.ab-stat span{
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.ab-btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.ab-btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ab-btn--gold{
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(249, 115, 22, .35);
}
.ab-btn--navy{
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(27, 42, 94, .28);
}
.ab-btn--navy:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--grad-primary-glow);
}
.ab-btn--line{
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-ink);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--card);
}
.ab-btn--line:hover{ border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.ab-btn--ghost{
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
}
.ab-btn--ghost:hover{ border-color: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-soft); }
.ab-btn--navy, .ab-btn--gold, .ab-step__no, .ab-badge{
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
}
.ab-cta{
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: clamp(70px, 10vw, 120px) auto 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.ab-cta__panel{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(46px, 6vw, 78px) 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 50% -20%, rgba(201, 168, 76, .40), transparent 60%),
    var(--deep-navy-grad);
}
.ab-cta__panel::before{           /* fine gold top hairline, as on the hero */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: .9;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ab-cta__panel::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .07) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side at 50% 50%, transparent 28%, #000 90%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side at 50% 50%, transparent 28%, #000 90%);
}
.ab-cta__panel > *{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-cta__panel h2{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-4);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.ab-cta__panel p{
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
  text-align: center;                /* CTA copy is centred, never justified */
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.ab-cta__row{
  /* the CTA buttons stay centred in ONE row at every width; wrapping is
     allowed only under 360px */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ab-cta__row .ab-btn--gold::after{
  content: "\2192";
  font-size: 1.05em;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.ab-cta__row .ab-btn--gold:hover::after{ transform: translateX(3px); }
.ab-cta__row .ab-btn--ghost::before{
  content: "";
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M22 16.9v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-8.6-3.1 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 2.1 4.2 2 2 0 0 1 4.1 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.7c.1 1 .4 2 .7 2.9a2 2 0 0 1-.5 2.1L8.1 10a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.3-1.3a2 2 0 0 1 2.1-.4c.9.3 1.9.5 2.9.7a2 2 0 0 1 1.6 2z"/></svg>') center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M22 16.9v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-8.6-3.1 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 2.1 4.2 2 2 0 0 1 4.1 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.7c.1 1 .4 2 .7 2.9a2 2 0 0 1-.5 2.1L8.1 10a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.3-1.3a2 2 0 0 1 2.1-.4c.9.3 1.9.5 2.9.7a2 2 0 0 1 1.6 2z"/></svg>') center / contain no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 640px){.ab-cta__row{ gap: 10px; }.ab-cta__row .ab-btn{
    flex: 1 1 0;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }}
@media (max-width: 359.98px){.ab-cta__row{ flex-wrap: wrap; }.ab-cta__row .ab-btn{ flex: 1 1 100%; }}
.ab-timeline{
  list-style: none;
  margin: 34px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.ab-timeline::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--line));
}
.ab-timeline > li{
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 34px 44px;
}
.ab-timeline > li:last-child{ padding-bottom: 0; }
.ab-timeline > li::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 168, 76, .15);
}
.ab-timeline h3{ margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ab-timeline p{ margin: 0 0 .6em; }
.ab-timeline--steps{
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  /* min() so a narrow phone never overflows */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(310px, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 52px;
  padding: 0;
}
.ab-timeline--steps::before{          /* horizontal rail behind the nodes */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  bottom: auto;
  width: auto;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green));
}
.ab-timeline--steps > li{
  position: relative;
  padding: 34px 28px 28px;
  background: var(--card-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(27, 42, 94, .04);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.ab-timeline--steps > li:last-child{ padding-bottom: 28px; }
.ab-timeline--steps > li:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.ab-timeline--steps > li::before{     /* node sitting on the rail */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -9px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--tint);
}
.ab-step__no{
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--grad-step);   /* light: gold; dark: orange */
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ab-timeline--steps > li:nth-child(5n+1) .ab-step__no{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F97316, #FACC15); }
.ab-timeline--steps > li:nth-child(5n+2) .ab-step__no{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B82F6, #06B6D4); }
.ab-timeline--steps > li:nth-child(5n+3) .ab-step__no{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EC4899, #8B5CF6); }
.ab-timeline--steps > li:nth-child(5n+4) .ab-step__no{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22C55E, #0D9488); }
.ab-timeline--steps > li:nth-child(5n+5) .ab-step__no{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C25F, #C9922E); }
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){:root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-timeline--steps::before{
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4, #22C55E);
  }:root:not([data-theme="light"]) .ab-timeline--steps > li::before{
    border-color: #06B6D4;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(6, 182, 212, .18);
  }}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-timeline--steps::before{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4, #22C55E);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .ab-timeline--steps > li::before{
  border-color: #06B6D4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(6, 182, 212, .18);
}
@media (max-width: 760px){.ab-timeline--steps{ gap: 34px; margin-top: 34px; }.ab-timeline--steps::before{ display: none; }.ab-timeline--steps > li::before{ display: none; }}
.ab-pills{
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.ab-pill{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card);
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(27, 42, 94, .04);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-pill::before{
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ab-pill-hue, var(--gold));
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.ab-pills > :nth-child(6n+1){ --ab-pill-hue: var(--hue-gold); }
.ab-pills > :nth-child(6n+2){ --ab-pill-hue: var(--hue-blue); }
.ab-pills > :nth-child(6n+3){ --ab-pill-hue: var(--hue-green); }
.ab-pills > :nth-child(6n+4){ --ab-pill-hue: var(--hue-purple); }
.ab-pills > :nth-child(6n+5){ --ab-pill-hue: var(--hue-teal); }
.ab-pills > :nth-child(6n+6){ --ab-pill-hue: var(--hue-rose); }
.ab-icon--glow,
.ab-card__icon.ab-icon--glow{
  background: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, .55));
}
.ab-compare .ab-grid--3{
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ab-compare .ab-card{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
}
.ab-compare .ab-card__icon{ margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-compare .ab-card p{ font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink); }
@media (min-width: 1000px){.ab-compare__col--a > .ab-panel{ grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }.ab-compare__col--b > .ab-panel{ grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }.ab-compare__col--a > .ab-grid--3{ grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }.ab-compare__col--b > .ab-grid--3{ grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }.ab-compare .ab-panel{ height: 100%; margin: 0; }.ab-compare .ab-grid--3{ margin-top: 22px; align-content: start; }}
@media (max-width: 999px){.ab-compare .ab-panel{ margin-bottom: 0; }.ab-compare .ab-grid--3{ margin-top: 8px; }}
.ab-table--spectrum thead th{
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: left;
}
.ab-table--spectrum thead th:nth-child(6n+1){ background: #2563EB; }
.ab-table--spectrum thead th:nth-child(6n+2){ background: #0D9488; }
.ab-table--spectrum thead th:nth-child(6n+3){ background: #16A34A; }
.ab-table--spectrum thead th:nth-child(6n+4){ background: #EA580C; }
.ab-table--spectrum thead th:nth-child(6n+5){ background: #7C3AED; }
.ab-table--spectrum thead th:nth-child(6n+6){ background: #475569; }
.ab-stage{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px);
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) 0 clamp(60px, 7.5vw, 96px);
  background: var(--stage-bg);
}
.ab-stage::before,
.ab-stage::after{                 /* the two mood glows */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-stage::before{ width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -170px; left: -130px; background: var(--glow-1); }
.ab-stage::after{ width: 560px; height: 560px; bottom: -190px; right: -150px; background: var(--glow-2); }
.ab-stage > .ab-wrap{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-stage__h{
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.ab-stage__h::after{
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 72px;
  height: 4px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4, #22C55E);
}
.ab-stage .ab-eyebrow{ color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66); }
.ab-stage .ab-eyebrow i{ color: #7DD3FC; }
.ab-stage .ab-eyebrow s{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4); }
.ab-stage .ab-eyebrow b{ color: #fff; }
.ab-stage__link{
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: #7DD3FC;                    /* cyan accent — stage internals only */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.ab-stage__link:hover,
.ab-stage__link:focus-visible{ color: #fff; }
html.rv-armed .rv{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
html.rv-armed .rv.in{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.rv-armed .rv .rv-stagger > *{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--rv-i, 0) * 60ms);
}
html.rv-armed .rv.in .rv-stagger > *{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(1){ --rv-i: 0; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(2){ --rv-i: 1; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(3){ --rv-i: 2; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(4){ --rv-i: 3; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(5){ --rv-i: 4; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(6){ --rv-i: 5; }
.rv-stagger > :nth-child(n+7){ --rv-i: 6; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){html.rv-armed .rv{ opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }html.rv-armed .rv .rv-stagger > *{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
    transition-delay: 0s;
  }}
.ab-credit{
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 90px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: var(--deep-navy-grad);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.ab-credit::before{                 /* fine gold top hairline */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.ab-credit__by{
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  /* gradient-gold clipped text; solid fallback FIRST for non-supporting UAs */
  color: #E9C25F;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7E7B2 0%, #E9C25F 55%, #C9922E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ab-credit__by b{ font-weight: 700; }
.ab-credit__mid{ color: #C9D2E8; }
.ab-credit__site{
  color: #E9C25F;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ab-credit__site:hover,
.ab-credit__site:focus-visible{ color: #F7E7B2; text-decoration: underline; }
@media (min-width: 761px){.ab-credit{ flex-direction: row; }}
.site-header{
  background: var(--page-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}
.site-header__inner{
  /* wide enough that the full icon bar + theme toggle fit on one row */
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  min-height: 112px;
}
.site-brand{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-brand__mark{
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-brand__text{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.site-brand__name{
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.site-brand__name b{ font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); }
.site-brand__tagline{
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav__list{
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nav__item{ position: relative; }
.nav__link{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 13px 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--nav-c);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link:focus-visible,
.nav__item:hover > .nav__link,
.nav__link[aria-current="page"]{ color: var(--green-ink); }
.nav__item--contact > .nav__link{ color: var(--green-ink); }
.nav__icon{
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.9;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  opacity: .85;
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.nav__link:hover .nav__icon,
.nav__item:hover > .nav__link .nav__icon,
.nav__link[aria-current="page"] .nav__icon{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav__caret{
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform .18s ease;
}
.nav__mega{
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  min-width: 265px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s;
  z-index: 60;
}
.nav__mega::before{                /* fine gold top hairline */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.nav__mega--right{ left: auto; right: 0; }
.nav__mega--right::before{ background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold)); }
.nav__item--has-sub:hover > .nav__mega,
.nav__item--has-sub:focus-within > .nav__mega,
.nav__item--has-sub.is-open > .nav__mega{
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav__item--has-sub:hover > .nav__link .nav__caret{ transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav__mega-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  padding: 0 10px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-micro);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);   /* gold as text on a light card surface */
}
.nav__mega-grid{
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(225px, 1fr);
  gap: 2px 10px;
}
.nav__mega--2 .nav__mega-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(225px, 1fr)); }
.nav__sublink{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}
.nav__sublink:hover,
.nav__sublink:focus-visible,
.nav__sublink[aria-current="page"]{
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.nav__mega-icon{
  flex: 0 0 34px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, .16), rgba(27, 42, 94, .07));
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.nav__mega-icon svg{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.nav__mega-icon svg .i-fill{ fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(1) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-green); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(2) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-blue); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(3) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-orange); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(4) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-purple); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(5) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-gold); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-teal); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(7) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-rose); }
.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(8) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: var(--hue-cyan); }
.nav__mega-grid > :nth-child(6n+1) .nav__mega-icon{ background: var(--chip-1); color: var(--hue-gold); }
.nav__mega-grid > :nth-child(6n+2) .nav__mega-icon{ background: var(--chip-2); color: var(--hue-blue); }
.nav__mega-grid > :nth-child(6n+3) .nav__mega-icon{ background: var(--chip-3); color: var(--hue-green); }
.nav__mega-grid > :nth-child(6n+4) .nav__mega-icon{ background: var(--chip-4); color: var(--hue-purple); }
.nav__mega-grid > :nth-child(6n+5) .nav__mega-icon{ background: var(--chip-5); color: var(--hue-teal); }
.nav__mega-grid > :nth-child(6n+6) .nav__mega-icon{ background: var(--chip-6); color: var(--hue-rose); }
.nav__sublink:hover .nav__mega-icon,
.nav__sublink:focus-visible .nav__mega-icon,
.nav__sublink[aria-current="page"] .nav__mega-icon{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #B08F35);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.nav__sublink{ position: relative; transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background .22s ease; }
.nav__sublink::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 2px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--ab-spin, 0deg),
    #F97316, #FACC15, #3B82F6, #EC4899, #22C55E, #F97316);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nav__sublink:hover::after,
.nav__sublink:focus-visible::after{
  opacity: 1;
  animation: ab-milky-spin 4s linear infinite;
}
.nav__sublink:hover,
.nav__sublink:focus-visible{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, .28);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.nav__sublink:hover::after,
  .nav__sublink:focus-visible::after{ animation: none; }.nav__sublink:hover,
  .nav__sublink:focus-visible{ transform: none; }}
.site-header__controls{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  order: 3;
}
.theme-toggle{
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--card);
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.theme-toggle:hover{
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-ink);   /* icon is TYPE on a card surface -> ink token */
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.theme-toggle svg{
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.9;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.theme-toggle .ti-dark,
.theme-toggle .ti-system{ display: none; }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .ti-light{ display: none; }
:root[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .ti-dark{ display: block; }
:root[data-theme="system"] .theme-toggle .ti-light,
:root[data-theme="system"] .theme-toggle .ti-dark{ display: none; }
:root[data-theme="system"] .theme-toggle .ti-system{ display: block; }
.nav-toggle{
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-nav);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bars{
  position: relative;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle__bars::before{ top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle__bars::after{ top: 6px; }
@media (min-width: 1240px) and (max-width: 1619px){.site-header__inner{ gap: 16px; padding-inline: 18px; }.site-brand{ gap: 11px; }.site-brand__mark{ width: 54px; height: 54px; }.site-brand__name{ font-size: 20px; }.site-brand__tagline{ font-size: 11.5px; }.nav__link{ padding: 13px 8px; font-size: 14.5px; gap: 5px; }.nav__icon{ width: 15px; height: 15px; }.nav__caret{ width: 9px; height: 9px; }}
@media (max-width: 1239.98px){.site-header__inner{ min-height: 0; padding: 14px 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }.site-brand__mark{ width: 52px; height: 52px; }.site-brand__name{ font-size: 19px; }.site-brand__tagline{ font-size: 11px; }.nav-toggle{ display: inline-flex; }.site-header__controls{ order: 2; }.nav{ order: 4; }.site-brand{ flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }.nav{
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6px 0 14px;
  }.nav.is-open{ display: block; }.nav__list{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    grid-auto-flow: row dense;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }.nav__item{ display: contents; }.nav__link{
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 16px 8px 13px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--card-surface);
  }.nav__link > .nav__icon{
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    padding: 13px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    opacity: 1;
  }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6n+1) > .nav__link{ background: var(--tint-1-bg); border-color: var(--tint-1-line); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6n+2) > .nav__link{ background: var(--tint-2-bg); border-color: var(--tint-2-line); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6n+3) > .nav__link{ background: var(--tint-3-bg); border-color: var(--tint-3-line); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6n+4) > .nav__link{ background: var(--tint-4-bg); border-color: var(--tint-4-line); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6n+5) > .nav__link{ background: var(--tint-5-bg); border-color: var(--tint-5-line); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6n+6) > .nav__link{ background: var(--tint-6-bg); border-color: var(--tint-6-line); }.nav__mega .nav__sublink:nth-child(6n+1){ background: var(--tint-1-bg); border-color: var(--tint-1-line); }.nav__mega .nav__sublink:nth-child(6n+2){ background: var(--tint-2-bg); border-color: var(--tint-2-line); }.nav__mega .nav__sublink:nth-child(6n+3){ background: var(--tint-3-bg); border-color: var(--tint-3-line); }.nav__mega .nav__sublink:nth-child(6n+4){ background: var(--tint-4-bg); border-color: var(--tint-4-line); }.nav__mega .nav__sublink:nth-child(6n+5){ background: var(--tint-5-bg); border-color: var(--tint-5-line); }.nav__mega .nav__sublink:nth-child(6n+6){ background: var(--tint-6-bg); border-color: var(--tint-6-line); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(1) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-3); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(2) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-2); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(3) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-1); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(4) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-4); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(5) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-1); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-5); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(7) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-6); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(8) > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--chip-5); }.nav__list > .nav__item > .nav__link:hover,
  .nav__list > .nav__item > .nav__link:focus-visible,
  .nav__list > .nav__item.is-open > .nav__link{
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, .30);
  }.nav__link .nav__caret{
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }.nav__mega{
    position: static;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;          /* its own full-width drawer row */
    min-width: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: none;
    display: none;
    padding: 8px 0 16px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--hair-gold);   /* the gold separator, R7 */
  }.nav__mega::before{ display: none; }.nav__list > .nav__item--has-sub.is-open > .nav__link .nav__icon{ stroke: #fff; }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(2).is-open > .nav__link{ color: var(--hue-blue); border-color: var(--hue-blue); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(2).is-open > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--hue-blue); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(3).is-open > .nav__link{ color: var(--hue-orange); border-color: var(--hue-orange); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(3).is-open > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--hue-orange); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(4).is-open > .nav__link{ color: var(--hue-purple); border-color: var(--hue-purple); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(4).is-open > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--hue-purple); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(5).is-open > .nav__link{ color: var(--hue-gold); border-color: var(--hue-gold); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(5).is-open > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--hue-gold); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6).is-open > .nav__link{ color: var(--hue-teal); border-color: var(--hue-teal); }.nav__list > .nav__item:nth-child(6).is-open > .nav__link .nav__icon{ background: var(--hue-teal); }.nav__mega-title{
    display: block;
    margin: 4px 0 8px;
    padding: 0 4px 6px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }.nav__mega-grid,
  .nav__mega--2 .nav__mega-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
  }.nav__item--has-sub.is-open > .nav__mega{ display: block; visibility: visible; }.nav__item--has-sub.is-open > .nav__link .nav__caret{ transform: rotate(180deg); }.nav__sublink{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 16px 8px 13px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--card-surface);
    height: 100%;
  }.nav__mega-icon{
    flex: none;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }.nav__mega-icon svg{
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }}
@media (max-width: 760px){.site-header__inner{ padding: 12px 14px; gap: 10px; }.site-header__controls{ gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }.site-brand{ gap: 9px; }.site-brand__mark{ width: 42px; height: 42px; }.site-brand__name{ font-size: 16px; }.site-brand__tagline{ font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0; }.theme-toggle{ width: 36px; height: 36px; }.theme-toggle svg{ width: 17px; height: 17px; }.nav-toggle{
    width: 38px;
    height: 36px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }.nav-toggle > span:last-child{ display: none; }.nav{ flex: 1 0 100%; }.theme-toggle, .nav-toggle{ position: relative; }.theme-toggle::after, .nav-toggle::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: inherit;
  }}
@media (max-width: 400px){.site-header__inner{ padding: 10px 12px; gap: 8px; }.site-brand__mark{ width: 38px; height: 38px; }.site-brand__name{ font-size: 15px; }.site-brand__tagline{ font-size: 8.5px; }.theme-toggle, .nav-toggle{ width: 34px; height: 34px; }}
#ab-visitor-counter{ display: none !important; }