.hero-musicroom{position:relative;min-height:calc(100vh - 72px);padding:42px 0 54px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 18% 7%,rgba(255,176,111,.34),transparent 32%),radial-gradient(circle at 88% 16%,rgba(199,239,224,.42),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(180deg,#fff9ee 0%,#fff7e8 72%,#fffdf7 100%);isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}.hero-glow{position:absolute;inset:12% -30% auto auto;width:460px;height:460px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(222,213,255,.38);filter:blur(45px);z-index:-2}.hero-ribbon{position:absolute;inset:6% 0 auto 0;width:100%;height:58%;z-index:-1;opacity:.72}.ribbon-line,.ribbon-shadow{fill:none;stroke-linecap:round}.ribbon-shadow{stroke:rgba(255,176,111,.22);stroke-width:38}.ribbon-line{stroke:rgba(17,70,165,.22);stroke-width:5;stroke-dasharray:10 18;animation:ribbonPulse 8s linear infinite}.ribbon-dot{fill:var(--orange);filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(239,107,42,.25))}.dot-two{fill:var(--cobalt)}@keyframes ribbonPulse{to{stroke-dashoffset:-220}}.hero-stage{display:grid;gap:34px;align-items:center}.hero-copy{padding-top:12px}.hero-sub{font-size:18px;color:#485776;margin:24px 0 0;max-width:620px}.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:28px}.rhythm-cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.rhythm-cta:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:999px;border:2px solid rgba(239,107,42,.24);animation:ctaPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none}@keyframes ctaPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(.96);opacity:.4}50%{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:.92}}.hero-cinema{position:relative;min-height:460px;margin-top:10px}.cinema-card{position:absolute;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(8,45,112,.12);box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(8,45,112,.16);overflow:hidden}.main-photo{inset:26px 8px auto 28px;height:360px;border-radius:42px 42px 42px 12px;transform:rotate(-1.2deg);animation:floatA 6s ease-in-out infinite}.main-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#f2f7ff,#fff1e0)}.frame-caption{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;background:#fff;color:var(--cobalt2);font-weight:900;border-radius:999px;padding:9px 13px;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(8,45,112,.12)}.mini-card{width:154px;border-radius:28px;padding:10px;display:grid;gap:8px;place-items:center}.mini-card img{width:100%;height:118px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff6ea;border-radius:20px}.mini-card b{font-size:13px;color:var(--cobalt2)}.card-home{left:0;bottom:16px;transform:rotate(5deg);animation:floatB 5.6s ease-in-out infinite}.card-founder{right:0;bottom:42px;transform:rotate(-5deg);animation:floatC 6.4s ease-in-out infinite}.mobile-story-path{display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-auto-columns:85%;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding-bottom:8px}.mobile-story-path::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}.story-node{scroll-snap-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:32px;padding:22px;box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(8,45,112,.1)}.story-node span{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cobalt);color:#fff;font-weight:900}.story-node h2{font-size:26px;margin:14px 0 8px}.story-node p{margin:0;color:#52617d}@keyframes floatA{50%{transform:rotate(1.3deg) translateY(-10px)}}@keyframes floatB{50%{transform:rotate(2deg) translateY(-12px)}}@keyframes floatC{50%{transform:rotate(-2deg) translateY(10px)}}.fit-section{background:#fffdf7}.fit-rhythm{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-top:30px}.fit-card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:34px;padding:26px;box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(8,45,112,.08);overflow:hidden}.fit-card:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -20% -32px -20%;height:80px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(255,176,111,.22),transparent 70%)}.fit-card span{color:var(--orange);font-weight:900;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.11em}.fit-card h3{margin:10px 0}.fit-card p{margin:0;color:#5e6b85}.need-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(255, 176, 111, .20), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 80%, rgba(17, 70, 165, .10), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf7 0%, #f2f7ff 100%);
}

.need-section:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8% auto auto -120px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 176, 111, .16);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.need-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

.need-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.need-copy h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.need-lead {
  color: #52617d;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.need-small {
  color: #5d6b86;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
}

.need-proof-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.need-proof-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(8, 45, 112, .07);
}

.need-proof-row span:before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(239, 107, 42, .12);
}

.need-cta {
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.premium-orbit {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 430px;
}

.orbit-halo {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.halo-one {
  width: min(410px, 92vw);
  height: min(410px, 92vw);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.78), rgba(255,255,255,0) 68%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 90px rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
}

.halo-two {
  width: min(500px, 100vw);
  height: min(500px, 100vw);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .06);
  background:
    conic-gradient(from 20deg, rgba(255,176,111,.20), transparent 20%, rgba(17,70,165,.12), transparent 54%, rgba(255,176,111,.16), transparent 85%);
  filter: blur(.2px);
  animation: haloDrift 14s linear infinite;
}

.vinyl-orbit.premium-disc {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: auto;
  width: min(360px, 88vw);
  height: min(360px, 88vw);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 34% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,.98), rgba(255,255,255,.18) 16%, transparent 17%),
    repeating-radial-gradient(circle, rgba(8,45,112,.13) 0 2px, transparent 2px 17px),
    conic-gradient(from 120deg, #ffffff, #edf4ff, #fff8ee, #eaf2ff, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.56),
    inset 0 0 55px rgba(8,45,112,.08),
    0 34px 90px rgba(8,45,112,.20);
  animation: spinSlow 18s linear infinite;
}

.vinyl-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.78), transparent 38%, rgba(255,176,111,.10) 72%, transparent);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vinyl-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #ff7a33, var(--orange));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 34px;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.18),
    0 18px 42px rgba(239,107,42,.30);
}

.orbit-item {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 30px rgba(8,45,112,.12),
    inset 0 -8px 18px rgba(17,70,165,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation: counterSpin 18s linear infinite;
}

.i1 { bottom: 30px; left: 42%; }
.i2 { left: 10px; top: 36%; }
.i3 { top: 26px; right: 74px; }
.i4 { right: 10px; bottom: 34%; }

.disc-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8,45,112,.10);
}

@keyframes spinSlow {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes counterSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

@keyframes haloDrift {
  to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
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rgba(8,45,112,.06)}.compare-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f1f7ff,#fffdf7)}.safe-note{color:#5e6b85}.comparison-path{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:28px}.kmr-path-card,.other-path-card{border-radius:32px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(8,45,112,.09)}.kmr-path-card{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--cobalt2),var(--cobalt));color:#fff;overflow:hidden}.kmr-path-card:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;right:-70px;top:-70px;background:rgba(255,176,111,.35)}.kmr-path-card h3{color:#fff;font-size:30px;margin:8px 0}.kmr-path-card span{color:#ffcc9d;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em}.other-path-card{background:#fff}.other-path-card b{display:block;color:var(--cobalt2);font-size:19px}.other-path-card 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1fr}.prep-includes{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.comparison-path{grid-template-columns:1.2fr .9fr .9fr}.founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1.1fr .8fr .8fr}.founder-grid .section-head{grid-column:1/-1}.trust-panel{grid-column:1/-1;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.hero-cinema{min-height:570px}.main-photo{height:430px;inset:45px 30px auto 52px}.mini-card{width:180px}.card-home{bottom:34px}.card-founder{right:16px;bottom:72px}}@media(max-width:520px){.hero-musicroom{padding-top:28px}.hero-actions .btn{width:100%}.hero-cinema{min-height:410px}.main-photo{height:305px;left:14px;right:0;top:30px}.mini-card{width:132px}.mini-card img{height:96px}.card-founder{right:2px;bottom:28px}.card-home{left:0;bottom:4px}h1{font-size:46px}.mobile-story-path{margin-top:14px}.section{padding:62px 0}.trust-panel span{font-size:22px}}
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/* =========================================================
   KMR Hero Polish Patch v3
   Fixes: hero image layering, CTA spacing, story card styling
   ========================================================= */

.hero-musicroom {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

.hero-cinema {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.main-photo {
  z-index: 2;
}

.main-photo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.frame-caption {
  z-index: 12;
  left: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.12);
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mini-card {
  z-index: 9;
}

.card-home {
  z-index: 10;
}

.card-founder {
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Better breathing space between hero CTA and 01/02/03 story cards */
.mobile-story-path {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-top: 42px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Premium story card redesign */
.story-node {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(255, 176, 111, 0.22), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94), rgba(255,250,241,0.86));
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.14);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.11),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.story-node::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  right: -70px;
  top: -70px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(17, 70, 165, 0.06);
}

.story-node::after {
  content: "♪";
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 16px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 54px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(239, 107, 42, 0.12);
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.story-node span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cobalt), var(--cobalt2));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.22);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

.story-node h2,
.story-node p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-node h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 34px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  max-width: 92%;
}

.story-node p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 94%;
}

/* Desktop spacing so cards don't feel attached to hero CTA */
@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .hero-stage {
    min-height: 640px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .mobile-story-path {
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 18px;
  }

  .story-node {
    min-height: 230px;
    padding: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  }

  .story-node:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(239, 107, 42, 0.28);
    box-shadow:
      0 34px 78px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.16),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  }

  .story-node:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }

  .story-node:nth-child(2):hover {
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

  .story-node:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(4px);
  }

  .story-node:nth-child(3):hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

/* Mobile: make the story cards feel intentional, swipeable, and not cramped */
@media (max-width: 759px) {
  .mobile-story-path {
    margin-top: 34px;
    padding-top: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .story-node {
    min-height: 235px;
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .story-node h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* Small mobile hero cleanup */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hero-copy {
    padding-top: 4px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hero-cinema {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .frame-caption {
    left: 16px;
    bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 12px;
    max-width: calc(100% - 32px);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .mobile-story-path {
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
}
/* KMR hero + real-life section refinements */

/* safer hero headline sizing */
.hero-copy .eyebrow {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-title,
#hero-title {
  max-width: 850px;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  line-height: 0.92;
}

.hero-sub {
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* fix hidden caption on hero image */
.hero-cinema {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-cinema .main-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-cinema .main-photo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-cinema .frame-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: calc(100% - 48px);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 251, 243, 0.92);
  color: #082b75;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* make mini cards float cleanly without covering key text */
.hero-cinema .mini-card {
  z-index: 6;
}

.hero-cinema .card-home {
  left: -54px;
  bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-cinema .card-founder {
  right: -42px;
  bottom: 72px;
}

/* improve the 01/02/03 story cards spacing + style */
.mobile-story-path {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 8;
  margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 78px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(18px, 3vw, 34px);
}

.story-node {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: 42px 34px 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.16);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(255, 111, 45, 0.11), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94), rgba(255,251,243,0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.story-node::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 24px 18px 24px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,111,45,0.95), rgba(21,83,184,0.35), rgba(255,111,45,0.1));
}

.story-node span {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #0a3b96;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 950;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.22);
}

.story-node h2 {
  margin-top: 22px;
  line-height: 0.96;
}

.story-node p {
  max-width: 420px;
}

.story-node-a {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(-0.35deg);
}

.story-node-b {
  transform: translateY(28px) rotate(0.25deg);
}

.story-node-c {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(0.35deg);
}

.story-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(0deg);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 90px rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.14);
}

/* upgraded why-this-fits section */
.fit-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(90px, 10vw, 150px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(90px, 10vw, 150px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 22%, rgba(255, 111, 45, 0.09), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(34, 107, 80, 0.08), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf1 0%, #fffdf8 58%, #fffaf1 100%);
}

.fit-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -8vw;
  right: -8vw;
  top: 92px;
  height: 150px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 111, 45, 0.16), transparent);
  clip-path: ellipse(45% 32% at 50% 50%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fit-section .section-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1040px;
}

.fit-section .section-head h2 {
  max-width: 1000px;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.section-intro {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  color: #54617c;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.55vw, 1.38rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.fit-rhythm {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 34px);
  margin-top: clamp(38px, 5vw, 70px);
}

.fit-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 315px;
  padding: 34px 32px 36px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.14);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(255,251,243,0.94));
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.08);
}

.fit-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,111,45,0.95), rgba(255,184,107,0.45), rgba(8,43,117,0.16));
}

.fit-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  right: -58px;
  top: -62px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 111, 45, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fit-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: #fff3e8;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 111, 45, 0.18), 0 18px 36px rgba(255, 111, 45, 0.12);
}

.fit-icon svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #f2632f;
  stroke-width: 3.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.fit-card span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #f2632f;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fit-card h3 {
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #082b75;
  font-size: clamp(1.78rem, 2.25vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.fit-card p {
  max-width: 410px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #58647e;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
}

.fit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 100px rgba(8, 43, 117, 0.14);
}

.fit-card-hours .fit-icon {
  background: #fff0e5;
}

.fit-card-growth .fit-icon {
  background: #edf7f1;
}

.fit-card-growth .fit-icon svg {
  stroke: #1d7b5c;
}

.fit-card-purpose .fit-icon {
  background: #eef4ff;
}

.fit-card-purpose .fit-icon svg {
  stroke: #1553b8;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .fit-rhythm {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-node,
  .story-node-a,
  .story-node-b,
  .story-node-c {
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero-cinema .card-home,
  .hero-cinema .card-founder {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .hero-title,
  #hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 15vw, 5.4rem);
    line-height: 0.9;
  }

  .hero-cinema .frame-caption {
    left: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    max-width: calc(100% - 28px);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .mobile-story-path {
    margin-top: 28px;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .story-node {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 30px 24px 32px;
  }

  .story-node span {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 15px;
  }

  .fit-section {
    padding-top: 78px;
    padding-bottom: 86px;
  }

  .section-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .fit-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 30px 24px 34px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }

  .fit-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 19px;
  }

  .fit-icon svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   KMR Prep Section Premium Sales Patch v1
   Replaces generic ad-goal copy with reader-facing sales flow
   ========================================================= */

.prep-section-premium {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 12%, rgba(255, 176, 111, 0.22), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 18%, rgba(17, 70, 165, 0.10), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7e8 0%, #fffaf1 62%, #fffdf7 100%);
}

.prep-section-premium::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 18%, #000 78%, transparent);
}

.prep-bridge-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: center;
}

.prep-section-premium .prep-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.prep-section-premium .prep-copy h2 {
  max-width: 820px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.prep-section-premium .prep-copy p {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #52617d;
}

.prep-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.prep-cta-row .btn {
  min-width: 220px;
}

.prep-cta-note {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 310px !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  color: rgba(82, 97, 125, 0.86) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.path-score-premium {
  gap: 16px;
}

.path-score-premium::before {
  left: 36px;
  top: 34px;
  bottom: 34px;
  width: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange), var(--cobalt), var(--orange));
  opacity: 0.24;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(239, 107, 42, 0.16);
}

.path-score-premium div {
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px 18px 16px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(255,250,242,0.94));
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.13);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 55px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.10),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.path-score-premium div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(239, 107, 42, 0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 72px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
}

.path-score-premium b {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  font-size: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.30), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cobalt), var(--cobalt2));
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 34px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.22),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(17, 70, 165, 0.06);
}

.path-score-premium span {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--cobalt2);
}

.path-score-premium strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--cobalt2);
}

.path-score-premium em {
  display: block;
  max-width: 520px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: #5c6a84;
  font-weight: 750;
}

.prep-includes-premium {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.prep-includes-premium .include-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 96% 0%, rgba(255, 176, 111, 0.20), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(255,250,242,0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.13);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 58px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.10),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.prep-includes-premium .include-card::after {
  content: "♪";
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 14px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 58px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(239, 107, 42, 0.10);
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
}

.prep-includes-premium .include-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(239, 107, 42, 0.30);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 78px rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.16),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
}

.include-icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(17, 70, 165, 0.08);
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, 0.12);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.prep-includes-premium .include-card h3 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.4vw, 38px);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.prep-includes-premium .include-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 360px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #5c6a84;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .prep-section-premium {
    padding-top: 92px;
    padding-bottom: 96px;
  }

  .prep-bridge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 0.98fr;
    gap: 58px;
  }

  .prep-includes-premium {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .prep-includes-premium .include-card:nth-child(2),
  .prep-includes-premium .include-card:nth-child(5) {
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }

  .prep-includes-premium .include-card:nth-child(2):hover,
  .prep-includes-premium .include-card:nth-child(5):hover {
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 759px) {
  .prep-section-premium {
    padding-top: 68px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .prep-section-premium .prep-copy p {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .prep-cta-row {
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .prep-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .prep-cta-note {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .path-score-premium div {
    grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .path-score-premium b {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
  }

  .path-score-premium strong {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .path-score-premium em {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .prep-includes-premium .include-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   KMR What You Can Teach Section - Premium Sales Patch
   ========================================================= */

.teach-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%, rgba(255, 176, 111, .22), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 28%, rgba(199, 239, 224, .34), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf7 0%, #fff8eb 100%);
}

.teach-section:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8% auto auto -120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(17, 70, 165, .07);
  filter: blur(18px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.teach-premium-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 52px;
}

.teach-premium-visual {
  overflow: visible;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  min-height: auto;
}

.teach-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 430px;
  border-radius: 46px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.92), rgba(255,244,226,.92)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,176,111,.18), transparent 35%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 90px rgba(8, 45, 112, .14),
    inset 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.38);
}

.teach-photo-frame:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 24px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(17, 70, 165, .16);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.teach-photo-frame img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 430px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 26px rgba(8, 45, 112, .14));
}

.teach-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 4;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .13);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(8, 45, 112, .13);
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}

.teach-mini-proof {
  width: 88%;
  margin: -22px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  color: #52617d;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(8, 45, 112, .1);
}

.teach-premium-copy h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.teach-lead {
  max-width: 690px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #52617d;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.teach-experience-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0 24px;
}

.teach-experience-list div {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.84);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 18px 20px 18px 58px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(8, 45, 112, .07);
}

.teach-experience-list div:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 21px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, #fff 0 28%, transparent 30%),
    var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239, 107, 42, .12);
}

.teach-experience-list b {
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.teach-experience-list span {
  color: #5e6b85;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 650;
}

.teach-premium-tags {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.teach-premium-tags span {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 45, 112, .14);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(8, 45, 112, .06);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}

.teach-premium-tags span:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(239, 107, 42, .34);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(8, 45, 112, .1);
}

.teach-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.teach-cta-row .btn {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(239, 107, 42, .24);
}

.teach-cta-row p {
  max-width: 310px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #5e6b85;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 750;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .teach-premium-grid {
    gap: 34px;
  }

  .teach-photo-frame {
    min-height: 330px;
    border-radius: 34px;
  }

  .teach-photo-frame img {
    height: 330px;
  }

  .teach-mini-proof {
    width: 92%;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .teach-lead {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .teach-experience-list div {
    padding: 16px 16px 16px 52px;
  }

  .teach-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .teach-cta-row p {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.compare-section .section-head {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.compare-section .section-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 860px;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.comparison-path {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.kmr-path-card,
.other-path-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.compare-cta {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.compare-cta .btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(247, 101, 35, 0.26);
}

.compare-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .compare-cta {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .compare-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .compare-cta p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
.founder-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 18%, rgba(255, 176, 111, .26), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(199, 239, 224, .34), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7e8 0%, #fffdf7 100%);
}

.founder-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(8,45,112,.08) 1px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
  opacity: .28;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-head {
  max-width: 920px;
}

.founder-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #5c6a84;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.founder-showcase {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.founder-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(255,250,242,.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(8,45,112,.14);
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 70px rgba(8,45,112,.11),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}

.founder-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 210px;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -92px;
  top: -92px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,176,111,.35), rgba(255,176,111,.04) 65%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-card-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-photo-wrap {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  padding: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, #fff3df, #ffffff);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 38px rgba(8,45,112,.12),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}

.founder-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 28px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.founder-role {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .11em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--cobalt2);
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.founder-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5c6a84;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.trust-panel {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8,45,112,.18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(255,176,111,.18), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cobalt2), var(--cobalt));
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(8,45,112,.18);
}

.trust-panel div {
  padding: 30px 34px;
}

.trust-panel div + div {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}

.trust-panel span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: #fff7e8;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.trust-panel p {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .founder-grid,
  .founder-wrap {
    display: block;
  }

  .founder-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .founder-head p:not(.eyebrow) {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .founder-card-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .founder-photo-wrap {
    width: 122px;
    height: 122px;
  }

  .founder-card h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .trust-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-panel div + div {
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  }

  .trust-panel span {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

.testimonial-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(255, 139, 63, 0.13), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 18%, rgba(0, 78, 168, 0.12), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf1 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
}

.testimonial-section::before {
  content: "♪";
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  right: 9%;
  font-size: clamp(90px, 10vw, 170px);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(255, 107, 43, 0.08);
  transform: rotate(-14deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(280px, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(30px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.testimonial-head h2 {
  max-width: 920px;
}

.testimonial-head > p {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.24rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #5b6a86;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
  position: relative;
}

.story-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(330px, 430px);
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-padding: 8px;
  padding: 18px 6px 30px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.story-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.story-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 390px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  padding: 34px 32px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 48, 113, 0.12);
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94), rgba(255,250,241,0.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 139, 63, 0.16), transparent 42%);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 70px rgba(14, 50, 105, 0.10),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 90px rgba(14, 50, 105, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 43, 0.32);
}

.story-card::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 26px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 92px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 107, 43, 0.14);
}

.featured-story {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 12%, rgba(255, 181, 106, 0.35), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #082f73 0%, #0b4caf 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(8, 47, 115, 0.28);
}

.featured-story::before {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
}

.story-type {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 43, 0.11);
  color: #f2652d;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.featured-story .story-type {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  color: #ffd1a8;
}

.mom-story .story-type {
  background: rgba(8, 47, 115, 0.08);
  color: #0b4caf;
}

.story-quote {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 34px 0 30px;
  font-size: clamp(1.06rem, 1.2vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #52617f;
}

.featured-story .story-quote {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

.story-person {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 48, 113, 0.10);
}

.featured-story .story-person {
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

.story-person strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display-font);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #082f73;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.featured-story .story-person strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.story-person small {
  display: block;
  color: #6a7892;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.featured-story .story-person small {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76);
}

.story-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 48, 113, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  color: #082f73;
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(8, 48, 113, 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.story-arrow:hover {
  background: #f2652d;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}

.story-prev {
  left: -28px;
}

.story-next {
  right: -28px;
}

.testimonial-footer {
  margin-top: clamp(22px, 4vw, 38px);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #082f73;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(8, 47, 115, 0.22);
}

.testimonial-footer p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial-footer .btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testimonial-head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .story-track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(82vw, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    padding-left: 2px;
    padding-right: 2px;
  }

  .story-card {
    min-height: 410px;
    padding: 30px 24px 26px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }

  .story-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .testimonial-footer {
    border-radius: 30px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .testimonial-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}