/* ============================================================
   Queen City Deck Renovation — Design A (north-light / painting)
   Slot: a  |  All selectors scoped to [data-design="a"]
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Google Fonts import --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Newsreader:ital,opsz,wght@0,6..72,400;0,6..72,500;0,6..72,600;1,6..72,400;1,6..72,500&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

/* --- Design token remapping: [data-design="a"] --- */
[data-design="a"] {
  --design-a-primary: #1B3A52;

  /* color tokens (north-light remapped to slot a) */
  --nl-linen-a:        #F4F2EC;
  --nl-linen-warm-a:   #E5E1D6;
  --nl-linen-dark-a:   #1C1813;
  --nl-ink-a:          #1C1813;
  --nl-ink-soft-a:     #3F362C;
  --nl-muted-a:        #807767;
  --nl-rule-a:         #C9C2B0;
  --nl-rule-strong-a:  #6E6655;

  --nl-chip-01-a:      #E8E4D4;
  --nl-chip-02-a:      #6B5645;
  --nl-chip-03-a:      #B9914A;
  --nl-chip-04-a:      #1B3A52;

  --nl-chip-01-wet-a:  #DDD9C8;
  --nl-chip-02-wet-a:  #7C6650;
  --nl-chip-03-wet-a:  #C99C52;
  --nl-chip-04-wet-a:  #224862;

  --nl-light-warm-a:   #F1D7A0;
  --nl-light-cool-a:   #C7CFD6;
  --nl-pigment-bloom-a: rgba(105,80,55,0.18);
  --nl-critical-a:     #B23A1F;
  --nl-success-a:      #6F7A3A;

  --nl-surface-a:      var(--nl-linen-a);
  --nl-surface-sunk-a: var(--nl-linen-warm-a);
  --nl-text-a:         var(--nl-ink-a);
  --nl-text-soft-a:    var(--nl-ink-soft-a);
  --nl-text-mute-a:    var(--nl-muted-a);
  --nl-brand-a:        var(--nl-chip-04-a);
  --nl-brand-wet-a:    var(--nl-chip-04-wet-a);
  --nl-accent-a:       var(--nl-chip-03-a);
  --nl-accent-warm-a:  var(--nl-chip-01-a);
  --nl-accent-deep-a:  var(--nl-chip-02-a);
  --nl-elev-bloom-a:   0 0 0 1px var(--nl-pigment-bloom-a), 0 0 32px -8px var(--nl-pigment-bloom-a);

  /* typography */
  --nl-font-display-a: 'Newsreader', 'Source Serif 4', 'Georgia', serif;
  --nl-font-body-a:    'Outfit', -apple-system, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --nl-font-mono-a:    'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', 'Menlo', monospace;

  --nl-type-spread-a:   clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  --nl-type-display-a:  clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  --nl-type-headline-a: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
  --nl-type-body-lg-a:  clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  --nl-type-body-a:     clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  --nl-type-caption-a:  14px;
  --nl-type-stamp-a:    12px;

  /* spacing */
  --nl-thread-a:  4px;
  --nl-grain-a:   8px;
  --nl-stroke-a:  16px;
  --nl-coat-a:    24px;
  --nl-canvas-a:  40px;
  --nl-wall-a:    64px;
  --nl-room-a:    96px;

  /* durations */
  --nl-dur-touch-a:   220ms;
  --nl-dur-settle-a:  380ms;
  --nl-dur-bloom-a:   900ms;
  --nl-dur-load-a:    1400ms;
  --nl-dur-cure-a:    1800ms;
  --nl-dur-light-a:   24000ms;
  --nl-dur-light-b-a: 17000ms;
  --nl-dur-breath-a:  6400ms;
  --nl-dur-pointer-a: 8000ms;

  --nl-ease-light-a:  cubic-bezier(.45, .15, .35, 1);
  --nl-ease-bloom-a:  cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  --nl-ease-settle-a: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);

  /* radius */
  --nl-radius-chip-a: 0;
  --nl-radius-tag-a:  2px;
  --nl-radius-btn-a:  4px;
}

/* --- Article reset / containment --- */
[data-design="a"].dq-design,
[data-design="a"] .dq-design {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design * {
  min-width: 0;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design img,
[data-design="a"].dq-design svg:not([data-keep-size]) {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design {
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body-a);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-a);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* === E1: HEADER === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--nl-stroke-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 4vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
  min-height: 68px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--nl-ink-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__mark {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 24px);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn-a);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-ink-a);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu:hover {
    border-color: var(--nl-ink-a);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__rule {
  position: relative;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-rule-a);
  overflow: visible;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__rake {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  top: -8px;
  height: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-light-warm-a) 30%, var(--nl-light-cool-a) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: nl-header-rake-a var(--nl-dur-light-b-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-header-rake-a {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-12%); opacity: 0.20; }
  50%      { transform: translateX(12%);  opacity: 0.40; }
}

/* Curtain (mobile nav) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(28,24,19,0.36);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain[hidden] {
  display: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-brand-a);
  padding: var(--nl-coat-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 4vw, var(--nl-canvas-a)) var(--nl-canvas-a);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas-a);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 760ms var(--nl-ease-light-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain.is-open .nl-curtain__panel {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__close {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--nl-ink-a);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav a {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--nl-ink-a);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav a:hover {
    color: var(--nl-brand-a);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-coat-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__phone {
  display: block;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-tag {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp-a);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* === E2 + E3: HERO === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;               /* HARD: isolation:isolate on hero section */
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  padding: clamp(60px, 10vh, 120px) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
}

/* E3 Backdrop — transformation motif, below text via z-index */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;                        /* HARD: backdrop at z-index 0, text above */
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nl-light-warm-a) 0%, var(--nl-linen-a) 45%, var(--nl-light-cool-a) 100%);
  animation: nl-hero-atmos-a var(--nl-dur-light-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a) infinite;
  opacity: 0.45;
}
@keyframes nl-hero-atmos-a {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nl-light-warm-a) 0%, var(--nl-linen-a) 45%, var(--nl-light-cool-a) 100%); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.55; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nl-light-cool-a) 0%, var(--nl-linen-a) 45%, var(--nl-light-warm-a) 100%); }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__edge-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__edge-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Wet-edge advance animation — scaleX from 0 to full width on 10s cycle, GPU-composited */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__edge-rect {
  animation: nl-hero-edge-a 10s var(--nl-ease-light-a) infinite;
  transform-origin: left center;
}
@keyframes nl-hero-edge-a {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0px);    opacity: 0.7; }
  70%  { transform: translateX(1560px); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translateX(1560px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Wash rect: slow color-temperature oscillation */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash-rect {
  animation: nl-hero-wash-a var(--nl-dur-light-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-hero-wash-a {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.35; }
}

/* Pigment chip settle animation */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: nl-hero-chip-settle-a 2s var(--nl-ease-settle-a) forwards;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip--1 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip--2 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip--3 { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip--4 { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
@keyframes nl-hero-chip-settle-a {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  100% { opacity: 0.9; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Hero text container — HARD: explicit z-index above backdrop */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;                        /* HARD: text above every backdrop layer */
  max-width: 800px;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-coat-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__plate-tag {
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-spread-a);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 18ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  opacity: 1;                        /* HARD: opacity:1 at first paint */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body-a);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 52ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__proof {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* === E2: CTA (Loaded Stroke) === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  min-height: 56px;
  background: var(--nl-brand-a);
  background-image: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--nl-brand-wet-a) 0%, var(--nl-brand-a) 35%, var(--nl-brand-a) 70%, var(--nl-brand-wet-a) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: var(--nl-linen-a);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body-a);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn-a);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  animation: nl-cta-breath-a var(--nl-dur-breath-a) ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-bloom-a),
              transform var(--nl-dur-touch-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent;
  opacity: 1;                        /* HARD: opacity:1 at rest */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta__arrow {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a);
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom-a);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta:hover .nl-cta__arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand-a);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:active {
  transform: scale(0.985);
}
@keyframes nl-cta-breath-a {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* CTA variants */
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta--drawer {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  background-image: none;
  animation: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-strong-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta--ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--nl-brand-a);
    color: var(--nl-brand-a);
  }
}

/* === E6: POINTER (Sash of Light) === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  place-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--nl-canvas-a) 0;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  opacity: 1;                        /* HARD: opacity:1 — never gate pointer */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__field {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 220px;                     /* HARD: ≥24px bbox height */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -40px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 80px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-light-warm-a) 30%, var(--nl-light-cool-a) 70%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: nl-pointer-sash-a var(--nl-dur-pointer-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a) infinite;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.4);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02-a) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: nl-pointer-bloom-a var(--nl-dur-pointer-a) var(--nl-ease-bloom-a) infinite;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes nl-pointer-sash-a {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);    opacity: 0;    }
  10%  {                                               opacity: 0.85;  }
  85%  { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(240px); opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(240px); opacity: 0;    }
}
@keyframes nl-pointer-bloom-a {
  0%, 70% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.4); }
  85%     { opacity: 0.6; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1);   }
  100%    { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(2);   }
}

/* === E5: FUNNEL (4-step qualifying intake) === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel {
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas-a);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display-a);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 22ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__stage {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step {
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--nl-dur-load-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a),
              transform var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a);
  transform: translateY(8px);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step.is-current {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step--contact {
  position: static;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step--contact.is-current {
  pointer-events: auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__legend {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-coat-a);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  display: block;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__options {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt {
  appearance: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn-a);
  padding: var(--nl-stroke-a);
  min-height: 64px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a),
              background-color var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a),
              box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-bloom-a);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:hover {
    border-color: var(--nl-rule-strong-a);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand-a);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt.is-picked {
  border-color: var(--nl-brand-a);
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt-swatch {
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt-text {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt-text--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:has(.nl-funnel__opt-text--full) {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt-name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt-meta {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Contact step */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__form {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-coat-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field-group {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__hint {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field {
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: var(--nl-grain-a) 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body-a);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a);
  outline: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--nl-brand-a);
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__summary-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
  min-height: 24px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__followup {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}

/* Funnel trust block */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__trust {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: var(--nl-canvas-a) auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  padding-top: var(--nl-coat-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__contact-alt {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body-a);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute-a);
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__tel {
  color: var(--nl-brand-a);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* === SERVICES SECTION === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-services {
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas-a);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-section-title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display-a);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 22ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: var(--nl-coat-a) 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
  padding: var(--nl-canvas-a) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  align-items: start;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item-mark {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--nl-accent-a);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item-body {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item-name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item-note {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* === E4: AMBIENT B — Light Studies (process phases) === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-light {
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas-a);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display-a);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 22ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__tile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__face {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: var(--chip);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-chip-a);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: nl-light-shift-a var(--nl-dur-light-a) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * -6s);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__rake {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, var(--nl-light-warm-a) 45%, var(--nl-light-cool-a) 55%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.40;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  animation: nl-light-rake-a var(--nl-dur-light-b-a) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * -4.25s);
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__meta {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__note {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 26ch;
}
@keyframes nl-light-shift-a {
  0%, 100% { background: var(--chip); }
  50%      { background: var(--chip-wet); }
}
@keyframes nl-light-rake-a {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-30%) translateY(-10%); opacity: 0.30; }
  50%      { transform: translateX(30%) translateY(10%);   opacity: 0.55; }
}

/* === ABOUT SECTION === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-about {
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas-a);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display-a);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__body {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-coat-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__text {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg-a);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  max-width: 65ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__chips {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}

/* === SERVICE AREA === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-area {
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
  background: var(--nl-linen-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display-a);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft-a);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* === REPEATED CTA BLOCK === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta-repeat {
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta-repeat__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas-a);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta-repeat__text {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 28ch;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}

/* === FOOTER === */
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer {
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm-a);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-a);
  padding: var(--nl-room-a) clamp(var(--nl-stroke-a), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas-a));
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__brand {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display-a);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--nl-text-a);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__contact {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-coat-a);
  align-content: start;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__tel {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono-a);
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--nl-brand-a);
  text-decoration: none;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-footer__tel:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__trust {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain-a);
  align-content: start;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__copy {
  margin-top: var(--nl-coat-a);
}

/* === SCROLL-DRIVEN MOTION — TRIAD-2 (genuine parallax/scroll-linked) === */
/* Scroll-linked: services list items reveal with paint-load translate on scroll entry */
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item {
  opacity: 1;                        /* always visible — reveal via transform only */
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-cure-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a),
              opacity var(--nl-dur-cure-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item.scroll-offscreen {
  opacity: 0.1;
  transform: translateY(32px);
}
/* Funnel step reveal parallax */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step {
  /* already uses translate in base transition above */
}
/* About text parallax scroll-reveal */
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__text {
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-cure-a) var(--nl-ease-settle-a),
              opacity var(--nl-dur-cure-a) var(--nl-ease-light-a);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__text.scroll-offscreen {
  opacity: 0.1;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}

/* === MOBILE RESPONSIVE — scoped to .dq-design === */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-light__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-footer__trust {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-hero {
    min-height: 75vh;
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 8vh, 80px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 8vh, 80px);
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-funnel__stage {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-cta-repeat__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-light__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-services__item {
    grid-template-columns: var(--nl-stroke-a) 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-header__mark {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-hero__headline {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 9vw, 52px);
  }
}

/* === REDUCED MOTION FALLBACKS === */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__rake { animation: none; opacity: 0.28; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__panel { transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__atmosphere { animation: none; opacity: 0.42; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__edge-rect { animation: none; opacity: 0.4; transform: translateX(600px); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash-rect { animation: none; opacity: 0.45; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip { animation: none; opacity: 0.85; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta { animation: none; background-image: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash { animation: none; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px); opacity: 0.8; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom { animation: none; opacity: 0.4; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step { transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__face { animation: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__rake { animation: none; opacity: 0.35; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__item { transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-about__text { transition: none; }
}

/* Phase-3.4 hero visibility floor (forge_assemble) */
[data-design="a"] [data-mf-role="hero"] :is(h1,h2,p,.headline,.subtitle,.proof,[class*="headline"],[class*="subtitle"],[class*="proof"]),
[data-design="a"] [data-mf-role="cta"] { opacity: 1 !important; }