/* ==========================================================
   USLege Ballot Box — 250 American Minds
   v2 — light/dark switching, location-themed cards,
   logo-over-zero hero, unified Ballot Box module
   ========================================================== */

:root {
  /* Dark / night sky palette */
  --bg-deep: #0a1535;
  --bg-mid: #141f44;
  --bg-elev: #1d2a55;
  --night-purple: #1a2454;

  /* Light palette — pure white, no off-white */
  --paper-bg: #ffffff;
  --paper-elev: #ffffff;
  --paper-ink: #0a1628;
  --paper-ink-mute: #475569;
  --paper-line: #e6e8ec;

  /* Soft teal — for Laura section pop */
  --teal-mist: #e6f5f1;
  --teal-mist-deep: #d1ebe4;

  /* USLege brand teal (extracted from official logo SVGs) */
  --teal: #00BFB3;
  --teal-bright: #1FE5D6;
  --teal-deep: #007D76;
  --teal-glow: rgba(0, 191, 179, 0.4);
  --teal-dim: rgba(0, 191, 179, 0.12);

  /* Neutrals */
  --paper: #f1f5f9;
  --slate: #94a3b8;
  --mountain: #475569;

  /* Red highlight (sparing) */
  --red: #dc2626;

  /* Sizing */
  --max-w: 1240px;
  --pad: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --radius: 14px;

  /* Type — USLege brand fonts */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Playfair Display', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', -apple-system, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-alt: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', monospace;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================== */
.serif { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
p { color: var(--slate); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.13rem); }
p.lead { color: var(--paper); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.55; max-width: 56ch; }
a { color: var(--teal-bright); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--paper); }

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

/* ==========================================================
   Light mode section
   ========================================================== */
.light-section {
  background: var(--paper-bg);
  color: var(--paper-ink);
  position: relative;
}
.light-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--paper-line), transparent);
}
.light-section p, .light-section h1, .light-section h2, .light-section h3, .light-section h4 { color: var(--paper-ink); }
.light-section p { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); }
.light-section .eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.light-section .lead { color: var(--paper-ink); }
.light-section a { color: var(--teal); }
.light-section a:hover { color: var(--paper-ink); }

/* ==========================================================
   Nav
   ========================================================== */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.1rem var(--pad);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  background: rgba(10, 21, 53, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.nav-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-brand img { height: 22px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-brand .nb-divider { color: var(--slate); opacity: 0.6; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--paper); }
.nav-links a.nav-cta {
  background: var(--teal); color: var(--bg-deep);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,191,179,0.4);
}
/* Mobile hamburger toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem; margin-left: auto;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; position: absolute;
  left: 8px; right: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--paper); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.2s, top 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 13px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 19px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 25px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { top: 19px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { top: 19px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 60px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 21, 53, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 1.5rem var(--pad) 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 90;
  }
  .nav-links.is-open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-links a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-links a.nav-cta {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO (Dark — night sky)
   ========================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: 8rem var(--pad) 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(45,212,191,0.08), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 70%, rgba(99,102,241,0.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1535 0%, #131e44 60%, #1a2454 100%);
}
.stars { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.65; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,184,166,0.3); border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.1s both;
}

/* "250" with USLege logo positioned OVER the 0 */
.hero-250 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 19vw, 17rem); line-height: 0.95;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  animation: fadeUp 1.1s 0.2s both;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.hero-250 .digit { color: var(--paper); position: relative; }
.hero-250 .zero {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.hero-250 .uslege-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; right: -18%;
  transform: translateY(-55%);
  height: 70%; width: auto;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px var(--teal-glow)) brightness(1.05);
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating icon in upper-right of hero (offset from 250) */
.hero-content { position: relative; }
.floating-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8rem;
  right: 0;
  width: clamp(180px, 20vw, 340px);
  height: auto;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 32px var(--teal-glow)) brightness(1.05);
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .floating-mark { display: none; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.05;
  margin-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 18ch;
  animation: fadeUp 1.1s 0.4s both;
}
.hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.hero-sub {
  color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  max-width: 56ch; margin-top: 1.6rem;
  animation: fadeUp 1.1s 0.6s both;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2.5rem; animation: fadeUp 1.1s 0.8s both; }

/* Mountain silhouette in hero */
.mountain-svg {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; width: 100%;
  z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--teal); color: var(--bg-deep); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal-bright); color: var(--bg-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(20,184,166,0.4); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--paper); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.light-section .btn-ghost { color: var(--paper-ink); border-color: rgba(10,22,40,0.18); }
.light-section .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.25s; }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================
   Section bases
   ========================================================== */
section { padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0; position: relative; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   Event cards (LIGHT mode, location-themed, teal glow)
   ========================================================== */
.events {
  display: grid; gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
}
.event-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px -6px rgba(10,22,40,0.06);
}
.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(20,184,166,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.16), 0 0 60px -10px var(--teal-glow);
}

/* Location illustration top — light gradient */
.event-card .ec-art {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2f7 100%);
}
.event-card .ec-art svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.event-card .ec-glow {
  position: absolute; width: 180px; height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-glow), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.5s;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.event-card:hover .ec-glow { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }

.event-card .ec-body { padding: 1.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.event-card .ec-num {
  position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; left: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--teal); z-index: 4;
  background: var(--paper-elev); padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.event-card .ec-event-logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  height: 26px; width: auto;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.event-card:hover .ec-event-logo { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
.event-card.event-csg .ec-event-logo { filter: brightness(0.18) contrast(1.3); }
.event-card.event-alec .ec-event-logo { filter: brightness(0.18) contrast(1.3); }
.event-card.event-ncsl .ec-event-logo { /* default dark logo on white card */ }

/* Large event logo in hero (upper-right of conf-hero) */
.conf-hero-logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 9rem;
  right: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  height: clamp(80px, 9vw, 130px);
  width: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}
.conf-hero-logo.invert-for-dark {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .conf-hero-logo { top: 7rem; right: 1.5rem; height: 60px; }
}
.event-card .ec-when { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.event-card h3 { color: var(--paper-ink); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.event-card .ec-where { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; }
.event-card .ec-desc { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: auto; }
.event-card .ec-link {
  color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.93rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line); padding-top: 1.2rem;
}
.event-card .ec-link svg { transition: transform 0.25s; }
.event-card:hover .ec-link svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ==========================================================
   STEP INSIDE THE BALLOT BOX — universal module (dark)
   ========================================================== */
.ballot-module {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1535 0%, #141f44 40%, #1a2454 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.ballot-module::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(20,184,166,0.13), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), transparent 50%);
}
.ballot-module .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ballot-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .ballot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }
.ballot-text .eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.ballot-text h2 { color: var(--paper); margin: 1rem 0 1.3rem; }
.ballot-text h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-bright); }
.ballot-text .lead { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.92; }
.ballot-perks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; }
.ballot-perks .perk {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(20,184,166,0.18); border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(20,184,166,0.04);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.ballot-perks .perk:hover { border-color: rgba(20,184,166,0.4); background: rgba(20,184,166,0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ballot-perks .perk .pi { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.ballot-perks .perk .pl { color: var(--paper); font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 600; }
.ballot-perks .perk .ps { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.65; font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: 0.2rem; }

.ballot-art {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.ballot-art svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ballot-art .ba-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-glow), transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(20px); opacity: 0.7; z-index: 0;
  animation: pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ballot-find {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.85; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.ballot-find strong { color: var(--teal-bright); }

/* ==========================================================
   Conference page hero
   ========================================================== */
.conf-hero { padding: 11rem var(--pad) 5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(45,212,191,0.10), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1535 0%, #131e44 100%);
}
.conf-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: end; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .conf-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.conf-hero .ch-eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.conf-hero h1 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.conf-hero .ch-meta { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.85; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.conf-hero .ch-meta span strong { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-bright); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; opacity: 1; }
.conf-hero .ch-card {
  padding: 2rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,184,166,0.18); border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.conf-hero .ch-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-bright)); }
.conf-hero .ch-card h4 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.conf-hero .ch-card p { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.85; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   Where to meet us — conference page section
   ========================================================== */
.meet-spots {
  display: grid; gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.meet-spot {
  padding: 2rem; background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.meet-spot:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0,191,179,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.16);
}
.meet-spot .ms-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dim), rgba(0,191,179,0.04));
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,191,179,0.18);
}
.meet-spot .ms-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  background: var(--teal-dim); color: var(--teal-deep);
  border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
}
.meet-spot h3 { color: var(--paper-ink); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.meet-spot p { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.meet-spot .ms-meta {
  margin-top: 1.2rem; padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--paper-ink-mute);
}
.meet-spot .ms-meta strong { color: var(--teal-deep); }

/* Team grid inside Meet the Team spot card */
.team-grid {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.8rem 0.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.team-member { text-align: center; }
.tm-avatar {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep));
  color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
  border: 2px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(10,22,40,0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tm-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.tm-name { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--paper-ink); line-height: 1.2; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.tm-role { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--paper-ink-mute); margin-top: 0.15rem; line-height: 1.25; }

/* Standalone "Meet the Team" section — larger avatars, full-width grid */
.team-section { background: #ffffff; }
.team-grid-large {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem 1.2rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.team-member-large { text-align: center; }
.tm-avatar-large {
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep));
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  border: 3px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(10,22,40,0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.tm-avatar-large img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.team-member-large:hover .tm-avatar-large {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(10,22,40,0.28), 0 0 30px -4px rgba(0,191,179,0.3);
}
.tm-name-large {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper-ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.tm-role-large {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--paper-ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* "More places you'll find us" lead-in band */
.more-places-lead {
  text-align: center; padding: 1rem 0 0;
  color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.more-places-lead::before, .more-places-lead::after {
  content: '·'; margin: 0 0.8rem; color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================
   Highlights
   ========================================================== */
.highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.highlight {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.highlight:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.18); }
.highlight .hl-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.highlight .hl-tag { display: inline-block; padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; background: var(--teal-dim); color: var(--teal); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.highlight h3 { color: var(--paper-ink); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.highlight p { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.highlight .hl-meta { margin-top: 1.2rem; padding-top: 1.2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--paper-ink-mute); }
.highlight .hl-meta strong { color: var(--paper-ink); }

/* ==========================================================
   Meet Laura section — soft teal mist (its own moment)
   ========================================================== */
.meet-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, var(--teal-mist-deep), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, var(--teal-mist-deep), transparent 50%),
    var(--teal-mist);
  position: relative;
}
.meet-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(20,184,166,0.3), transparent);
}
.meet-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .meet-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* Laura photo — square cutout, tightened layout */
.laura-photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; max-width: 220px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Side-by-side intro: photo + LinkedIn card */
.laura-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.laura-intro .laura-photo { max-width: 200px; }
.laura-intro .laura-card { margin-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .laura-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .laura-intro .laura-photo { max-width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
.laura-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.22)) drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12));
  display: block;
}
.laura-photo .photo-placeholder {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--teal-mist-deep), rgba(0,191,179,0.10));
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 191, 179, 0.45);
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.6;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.laura-card {
  margin-top: 1.8rem; padding: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--paper-elev); border: 1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.laura-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.18); }
.laura-card .lc-eyebrow { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.laura-card .lc-name {
  color: var(--paper-ink); font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.laura-card .lc-name:hover { color: var(--teal); border-bottom-color: var(--teal); }
.laura-card .lc-name svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; opacity: 0.55; transition: opacity 0.25s; }
.laura-card .lc-name:hover svg { opacity: 1; }
.laura-card .lc-tag { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }

.covers { margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }
.covers h4 { color: var(--paper-ink); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-body); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.covers ul { padding-left: 1.2rem; color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.9; }

.meet-form {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.12);
}
.meet-form .field { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.meet-form label { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.meet-form input, .meet-form select, .meet-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--paper-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--paper-ink); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.98rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.meet-form input:focus, .meet-form select:focus, .meet-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20,184,166,0.15);
}
.meet-form select { cursor: pointer; appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23475569' stroke-width='1.6' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right: 2.5rem; }
.meet-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.meet-form .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .meet-form .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.meet-form button { width: 100%; margin-top: 0.6rem; padding: 1rem; }
.meet-form .success { text-align: center; padding: 2.5rem 1rem; }
.meet-form .success h3 { color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.meet-form .success p { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); }

/* ==========================================================
   What is USLege — light explainer
   ========================================================== */
.uslege-explain { background: var(--paper-bg); padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7rem); }
.uslege-card {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -16px rgba(10,22,40,0.1);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .uslege-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } }
.uslege-card .uc-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.uslege-card h3 { color: var(--paper-ink); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem); }
.uslege-card p { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.uslege-card .who { color: var(--paper-ink); font-size: 0.95rem; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.uslege-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.uslege-stats .stat .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); font-size: 2.4rem; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.uslege-stats .stat .label { color: var(--paper-ink-mute); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   Footer (dark)
   ========================================================== */
footer { padding: 3.5rem var(--pad) 2.5rem; background: var(--bg-deep); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
footer .foot-grid { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; }
footer .foot-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
footer .foot-brand img { height: 24px; width: auto; display: block; }
footer .foot-brand .nb-divider { color: var(--mountain); opacity: 0.6; }
footer .foot-links { display: flex; gap: 1.6rem; }
footer .foot-links a { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.9rem; }
footer .foot-copy { color: var(--mountain); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   Animations
   ========================================================== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes drawIn {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 1500; }
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* Respect user's reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.draw-stroke { stroke-dasharray: 1500; stroke-dashoffset: 1500; animation: drawIn 2.4s ease-out 0.5s forwards; }

/* ==========================================================
   Utility
   ========================================================== */
.center { text-align: center; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 3rem; }