:root {
  --vk-green:   #A6DC6E;
  --vk-green-d: #8FC558;
  --vk-grey:    #55575B;
  --vk-grey-2:  #5E6064;
  --vk-grey-3:  #B8BABF;
  --vk-ink:     #2A2B2D;
  --vk-ink-2:   #1F2022;
  --vk-bone:    #F4F2EC;
  --vk-bone-2:  #ECEAE3;
  --vk-white:   #FFFFFF;
  --vk-rule:    #E2E0DA;
  --vk-rule-dk: #3A3B3D;

  /* Honest system-font stack — see home.html for upgrade path notes. */
  --font-display: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 16px; --s-4: 24px;
  --s-5: 32px; --s-6: 48px; --s-7: 64px; --s-8: 96px; --s-9: 128px;

  --container: 1720px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  --dur-base: 280ms;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  background: var(--vk-bone); color: var(--vk-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { margin: 0; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.section-label::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--vk-green); }
.section--ink .section-label { color: var(--vk-bone); }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1;
  border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone);
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--vk-green); color: var(--vk-ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--green { background: var(--vk-green); color: var(--vk-ink); }
.btn--green:hover { background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--vk-ink); border-color: var(--vk-ink); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone); transform: none; }
.section--ink .btn--ghost { color: var(--vk-bone); border-color: var(--vk-bone); }
.section--ink .btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--vk-bone); color: var(--vk-ink); }
.btn .arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow, a:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* HEADER */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(244, 242, 236, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
}
.site-header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-5); height: 72px;
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.brand-lockup { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-lockup__img { height: 28px; width: auto; display: block; }
.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-5); }
.site-nav__link {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--vk-grey); padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--dur-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.site-nav__link:hover, .site-nav__link--active { color: var(--vk-ink); border-bottom-color: var(--vk-green); }
.site-nav__phone {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.site-nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.site-nav__cta:hover { background: var(--vk-green); color: var(--vk-ink); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .site-nav__link:nth-child(n+5) { display: none; }
  .site-nav__phone { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .site-nav__link { display: none; }
}

/* PAGE BANNER */
.page-banner {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  padding: var(--s-4) 0;
  background: var(--vk-bone);
}
.page-banner__inner {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-banner__crumb {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.page-banner__crumb a { color: var(--vk-grey); }
.page-banner__crumb a:hover { color: var(--vk-ink); }
.page-banner__crumb .sep { margin: 0 12px; color: var(--vk-rule); }
.page-banner__crumb strong { color: var(--vk-ink); font-weight: 700; }
.page-banner__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey-2);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — full-bleed split panel (matches site pattern)
   ============================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); }
.hero__split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 85vh; min-height: 85svh; /* svh prevents iOS URL-bar jump */
  align-items: stretch;
}
.hero__panel-left {
  background: var(--vk-bone);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding:
    var(--s-8)
    var(--s-8)
    var(--s-8)
    max(var(--gutter), calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2));
}
.hero__panel-right {
  background: var(--vk-ink);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
}
.hero__text { max-width: 620px; }
.hero__meta {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.hero__meta span:not(:last-child)::after { content: "/"; margin-left: var(--s-4); color: var(--vk-rule); }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6.4vw, 84px);
  line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.hero__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--vk-green-d); }
.hero__sub {
  font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
  max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.hero__sub strong { color: var(--vk-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--s-5); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__phone { display: none; }
.hero__phone a { color: var(--vk-ink); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 200ms; }
.hero__phone a:hover { opacity: 0.65; }
.hero__phone span { color: var(--vk-grey-2); font-size: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero__phone { display: block; margin-top: var(--s-4); }
}

.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__visual svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;
  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2,0.7,0.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--s-4); left: var(--s-4);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-bone); opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero__tag::before { content: ""; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--vk-green); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero__panel-left { padding: var(--s-5) var(--gutter); }
  .hero__meta { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
  .hero__panel-right { min-height: 60vh; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR — infinite marquee (matches site pattern)
   ============================================================ */
.trust { background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone); padding: var(--s-4) 0; overflow: hidden; }
.trust__marquee {
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.trust__track {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  width: max-content;
  animation: trust-scroll 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.trust__marquee:hover .trust__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes trust-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.trust__item {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 242, 236, 0.7);
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust__item strong { color: var(--vk-bone); font-weight: 700; margin-right: 6px; }
.trust__dot {
  flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--vk-green); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .trust__track { animation: none; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE-WIDE MOTION SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
/* Scroll progress bar — pinned to top of viewport */
.vk-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 9999;
  background: transparent; pointer-events: none;
}
.vk-progress__bar {
  height: 100%; width: 0%; background: var(--vk-green);
  transform-origin: left center; will-change: width;
}

/* Section seam reveals */
.vk-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.vk-reveal.is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Timeline calculator subtle pulse on bar update */
.tl__bar-fill.is-pulse,
.tl__saving-num.is-pulse {
  animation: vk-num-pulse 480ms ease-out;
}
@keyframes vk-num-pulse {
  0%, 100% { filter: brightness(1); }
  50%      { filter: brightness(1.25); }
}

/* Hero CTA arrow slide-on-hover */
.btn .arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }
.hero__actions a .arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.hero__actions a:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Section accent marks — small green corner brace at top-left of major h2's */
.section__title { position: relative; }
.section__title::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: -2px; top: -14px;
  width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--vk-green);
}
.section__title::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: -2px; top: -14px;
  width: 2px; height: 18px; background: var(--vk-green);
}

/* FAQ green checkmark before each answer */
.faq-item__a p:first-of-type::before {
  content: "✓"; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-right: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vk-green);
  color: var(--vk-ink); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900;
  vertical-align: middle; line-height: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Path-card hover lift (if class exists on this page) */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .path-card { transition: transform 280ms ease, box-shadow 280ms ease, border-color 280ms ease; }
  .path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--vk-green); }
}

/* Sticky CTA — appears after scroll */
.vk-sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); right: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); z-index: 70;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(42,43,45,0.25), 0 2px 6px rgba(42,43,45,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(166,220,110,0.2);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 360ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform 360ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), background 200ms;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vk-sticky-cta.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.vk-sticky-cta:hover { background: var(--vk-green); color: var(--vk-ink); }
.vk-sticky-cta::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vk-green); flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: vk-cta-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vk-sticky-cta:hover::before { background: var(--vk-ink); animation: none; }
@keyframes vk-cta-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(166,220,110,0.4); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(166,220,110,0); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vk-sticky-cta { bottom: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 11px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vk-sticky-cta::before { animation: none; }
  .vk-sticky-cta { transition: opacity 200ms ease; transform: none !important; }
  .vk-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .tl__bar-fill, .tl__saving-num { animation: none !important; }
}

/* SECTION GENERIC */
.section { padding: var(--s-9) 0; }
.section--bone-deep { background: var(--vk-bone-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); }
.section--ink { background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone); border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk); }
.section--ink .section__title { color: var(--vk-bone); }
.section--ink .section__sub { color: var(--vk-grey-3); }
.section__inner { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.section__header { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }
.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.section__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--vk-green-d); }
.section--ink .section__title em { color: var(--vk-green); }
.section__sub { color: var(--vk-grey); font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 620px; }
.section__sub strong { color: var(--vk-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.section--ink .section__sub strong { color: var(--vk-bone); }

/* BIG IDEA — 2-column with comparison block */
.big-idea__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--s-7); align-items: start;
}
.big-idea__copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.big-idea__copy h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--vk-green-d); }
.big-idea__copy p { color: var(--vk-grey); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.big-idea__copy p strong { color: var(--vk-ink); font-weight: 600; }

.compare {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3);
}
.compare-card {
  padding: var(--s-5);
  background: var(--vk-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
}
.compare-card--vk { border-color: var(--vk-ink); }
.compare-card__head {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
}
.compare-card--vk .compare-card__head { color: var(--vk-green-d); }
.compare-card__chain {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.compare-card__chain .c-step {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--vk-ink); letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.compare-card__chain .c-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--vk-grey-2);
}
.compare-card--vk .compare-card__chain .c-arrow { color: var(--vk-green-d); }
.compare-card__note {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.compare-card--vk .compare-card__note { color: var(--vk-ink); }
.compare-card--vk .compare-card__note strong { color: var(--vk-green-d); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .big-idea__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* PHASES — 5 phase row with sub-items */
.phases { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; }

/* Vertical progress track — base line (faint grey) running through all 5 phases */
.phases::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--vk-rule);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Scroll-driven green fill line (height set by JS based on scroll position) */
.phases__progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--vk-green-d) 0%, var(--vk-green) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: height;
}
/* Dot at the bottom of the fill — the "current scroll position" marker */
.phases__progress::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -5px;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vk-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(166, 220, 110, 0.22);
  animation: phases-dot-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes phases-dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(166, 220, 110, 0.22); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(166, 220, 110, 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .phases__progress::after { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .phases::before, .phases__progress { left: 4px; }
}

.phase {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
}
.phase:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); }
.phase__num {
  /* Padding-left makes room for the scroll progress line */
  padding-left: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; color: var(--vk-green-d);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.phase__num span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--vk-ink);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.phase__title h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.phase__title p {
  color: var(--vk-grey); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.phase__title .phase-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--vk-grey-2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.phase__items {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-2);
}
.phase__items .item {
  padding: var(--s-2) 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
}
.phase__items .item-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--vk-green-d);
}
.phase__items .item-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em; line-height: 1.4;
}
.phase__items .item-text span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--vk-grey); margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .phase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); }
  .phase__num span { display: inline-block; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 12px; vertical-align: middle; }
  /* Stacked content must clear the vertical progress line (left:4px) + its dot */
  .phase__title, .phase__items { padding-left: 28px; }
}

/* PATH ROUTING — 4 cards */
.paths__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
.path {
  padding: var(--s-5);
  background: var(--vk-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.path:hover { border-color: var(--vk-ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.path__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; color: var(--vk-green-d);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.path h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.005em; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.path p { color: var(--vk-grey); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); flex: 1; }
.path__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--vk-ink);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .paths__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .paths__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* WHO DOES WHAT — responsibility matrix */
.rbt { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: var(--vk-white); border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); }
.rbt th, .rbt td {
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  font-size: 14px;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.rbt th {
  background: var(--vk-bone-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.rbt thead th:first-child { width: 28%; }
/* The three party columns share the remaining 72% equally (24% each) so You /
   Your builder / Volstrukt are evenly spaced regardless of header text length. */
.rbt thead th:nth-child(2),
.rbt thead th:nth-child(3),
.rbt thead th:nth-child(4) { width: 24%; }
.rbt tbody td:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--vk-ink);
}
.rbt-mark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  background: var(--vk-green); color: var(--vk-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
}
.rbt-cond {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-green-d); color: var(--vk-green-d);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
}
.rbt-dash {
  display: inline-block; width: 16px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--vk-rule);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.rbt-legend {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-5); flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.rbt-legend span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
/* Mobile: the 4-column matrix can't fit a phone, so stack each row into a
   labeled card. Pure CSS — the You/Volstrukt/Your builder labels are generated
   from the column order, so the markup stays a normal accessible <table>. */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .rbt, .rbt tbody, .rbt tr, .rbt td { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .rbt { border: none; background: transparent; }
  .rbt thead { display: none; }
  .rbt tr {
    border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
    background: var(--vk-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  }
  .rbt td { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); padding: 12px var(--s-4); }
  .rbt tbody td:first-child {
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
    background: var(--vk-bone-2);
  }
  .rbt tbody td:not(:first-child) {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .rbt tbody td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .rbt tbody td:not(:first-child)::before {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vk-grey);
  }
  .rbt tbody td:nth-child(2)::before { content: "You"; }
  .rbt tbody td:nth-child(3)::before { content: "Volstrukt"; }
  .rbt tbody td:nth-child(4)::before { content: "Your builder"; }
}

/* DELIVERABLES */
.deliver-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3);
}
.deliver-item {
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
  background: var(--vk-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--vk-ink);
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
}
.deliver-item::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--vk-green-d); flex-shrink: 0; }
.deliver-note {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-4);
  background: var(--vk-bone-2);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--vk-green-d);
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
}
.deliver-note strong { color: var(--vk-ink); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .deliver-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .deliver-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* WHY — 3 outcome cards */
.why__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
.why-card {
  padding: var(--s-5);
  background: var(--vk-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
}
.why-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 48px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--vk-green-d);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.why-card p { color: var(--vk-grey); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* FAQ */
.faq__inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.faq__list { list-style: none; }
.faq-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); cursor: pointer; }
.faq__list .faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule); }
.faq-item__q {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: var(--s-5) 0; gap: var(--s-4);
}
.faq-item__q h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.faq-item__toggle {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item__toggle::before {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1; color: var(--vk-ink);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-item__toggle { background: var(--vk-green); border-color: var(--vk-green); }
.faq-item.open .faq-item__toggle::before { content: "−"; }
.faq-item__a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  color: var(--vk-grey); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-item__a { max-height: 600px; padding-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.faq-item__a p { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.faq-item__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* FINAL CTA — 3-route */
.cta { background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone); padding: var(--s-9) 0; }
.cta__inner { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.cta__head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }
.cta h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--vk-bone);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.cta h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--vk-green); }
.cta__sub { color: var(--vk-grey-3); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 540px; }
.cta__routes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.cta-route {
  padding: var(--s-5);
  background: var(--vk-ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.cta-route:hover { border-color: var(--vk-green); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cta-route__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; color: var(--vk-green);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.cta-route h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--vk-bone);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cta-route p {
  color: var(--vk-grey-3); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4); flex: 1;
}
.cta-route__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--vk-bone);
}
.cta__phone-block {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-5); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk);
}
.cta__phone { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 900; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--vk-bone); }
.cta__phone:hover { color: var(--vk-green); }
.cta__hours {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey-2);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .cta__routes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer { background: var(--vk-ink); color: var(--vk-bone); border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk); padding: var(--s-7) 0 var(--s-5); }
.site-footer__inner { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }
.site-footer__col-title { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vk-green); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.site-footer__links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.site-footer__links a { color: #B8BABF; font-size: 14px; transition: color var(--dur-base) var(--ease); }
.site-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--vk-bone); }
.site-footer__brand .brand-lockup { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.site-footer__brand p { color: #B8BABF; font-size: 14px; max-width: 320px; line-height: 1.55; }
.site-footer__bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: var(--s-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vk-grey-2); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .site-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3); align-items: flex-start; }
  .site-footer__bottom > div { flex-wrap: wrap; } }

/* === UNIFIED HAMBURGER NAV (auto-injected) === */
.vk-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 8px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-left: var(--s-3);
}
.vk-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--vk-ink);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.vk-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--vk-bone);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  padding: var(--s-4) 0;
  position: fixed;
  top: 73px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: calc(100vh - 73px); height: calc(100dvh - 73px);   /* full-height below the sticky header, which is the fixed-positioning containing block (it has backdrop-filter) */
  overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(42,43,45,0.08);
}
.vk-mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--gutter);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vk-rule);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.vk-mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--vk-ink); }
.vk-mobile-menu .vk-mobile-cta {
  margin: var(--s-4) var(--gutter) 0;
  display: block;
  padding: 14px var(--s-4);
  background: var(--vk-green); color: var(--vk-ink);
  text-align: center; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 2px; border-bottom: none;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .vk-hamburger { display: flex; }
}


/* === Footer social row (auto-injected) === */
.site-footer__social {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: var(--s-5) auto 0;
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--gutter) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk);
}
.site-footer__social-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vk-grey);
  margin-right: var(--s-3);
}
.social-icon {
  /* 44×44 — meets WCAG SC 2.5.5 AAA + Apple HIG 44pt minimum touch target */
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--vk-rule-dk);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #B8BABF;
  transition: color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.social-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.social-icon:hover {
  color: var(--vk-ink);
  background: var(--vk-green);
  border-color: var(--vk-green);
}


/* === SCROLL ANIMATION SYSTEM === */
@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;
  }
}
.anim-fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
.js-anim-ready .anim-fade-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.2,0.7,0.2,1), transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.2,0.7,0.2,1); }
.section-label::before { transform-origin: left center; }



.tl{padding:var(--s-8) 0;background:var(--vk-bone-2);border-top:1px solid var(--vk-rule);}
.tl__inner{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter);}
.tl__header{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:var(--s-7);}
.tl__title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,44px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin-bottom:var(--s-4);}
.tl__sub{font-size:16px;color:var(--vk-grey);line-height:1.65;}
.tl__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;gap:var(--s-7);align-items:start;}
@media(max-width:860px){.tl__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.tl__controls{background:var(--vk-white);border:1px solid var(--vk-rule);}
.tl__ctrl-head{padding:var(--s-4);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vk-rule);background:var(--vk-bone);}
.tl__ctrl-head p{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vk-grey);}
.tl__ctrl-body{padding:var(--s-4);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--s-4);}
.tl__ctrl-label{display:block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vk-grey);margin-bottom:8px;}
.tl__type-btns{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
.tl__type-btn{padding:10px 14px;border:2px solid var(--vk-rule);background:var(--vk-bone);font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:13px;color:var(--vk-grey);cursor:pointer;text-align:left;transition:all 180ms;line-height:1.3;}
.tl__type-btn:hover{border-color:var(--vk-ink);color:var(--vk-ink);}
.tl__type-btn.active{border-color:var(--vk-ink);background:var(--vk-ink);color:var(--vk-bone);}
.tl__units-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.tl__step{width:36px;height:36px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;color:var(--vk-grey);cursor:pointer;background:var(--vk-bone);border:2px solid var(--vk-rule);transition:background 180ms;flex-shrink:0;}
.tl__step:hover{background:var(--vk-rule);}
.tl__units-in{width:52px;height:36px;text-align:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;border:2px solid var(--vk-rule);background:var(--vk-white);outline:none;}
/* CHART */
.tl__chart{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--s-5);}
.tl__bar-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.tl__bar-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;}
.tl__bar-label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vk-grey);}
.tl__bar-days{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:900;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1;}
.tl__bar-days--green{color:var(--vk-green-d);}
.tl__bar-days--grey{color:var(--vk-grey-2);}
.tl__bar-track{height:12px;background:var(--vk-rule);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;}
.tl__bar-fill{height:100%;border-radius:2px;transition:width 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2,0.7,0.2,1);}
.tl__bar-fill--green{background:var(--vk-green-d);}
.tl__bar-fill--grey{background:var(--vk-grey-2);}
.tl__saving{margin-top:var(--s-6);padding:var(--s-5);background:var(--vk-ink);color:var(--vk-bone);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:var(--s-4);flex-wrap:wrap;}
.tl__saving-label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vk-grey-2);}
.tl__saving-num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,48px);letter-spacing:-0.02em;color:var(--vk-green);}
.tl__saving-note{font-size:14px;color:#B8BABF;margin-top:4px;}
.tl__saving-cta{background:var(--vk-green);color:var(--vk-ink);padding:12px 20px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;transition:background 200ms;}
.tl__saving-cta:hover{background:#b8e585;}


    .proof-vid{background:var(--vk-bone-2,#ECEAE3);padding:var(--s-8,96px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vk-rule,#E2E0DA);}
    .proof-vid__inner{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter,24px);text-align:center;}
    .proof-vid__label{font-family:var(--font-mono,ui-monospace,monospace);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vk-grey-2,#5E6064);margin-bottom:12px;}
    .proof-vid h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--vk-ink,#2A2B2D);}
    .proof-vid__sub{color:var(--vk-grey,#55575B);max-width:34rem;margin:0 auto var(--s-5,32px);}
    .vk-yt{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;background:#1a1b1d;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}
    .vk-yt>img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
    .vk-yt__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.12),rgba(0,0,0,0) 38%,rgba(0,0,0,.55));}
    .vk-yt__title{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:16px;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;text-align:left;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.7);}
    .vk-yt__dur{position:absolute;right:12px;top:12px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.8);color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:2px;}
    .vk-yt__play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:78px;height:78px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vk-green,#A6DC6E);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}
    .vk-yt:hover .vk-yt__play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);}
    .vk-yt iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}