/* ============================================================
   ASAP CAPITAL · BRAND KIT v1  (Sprint 31)
   Level 2 · Assertive · Speed + Capability
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* Palette */
  --ac-ink:        #0B1F33;   /* Ink Navy — anchor */
  --ac-ink-2:      #142B45;   /* Ink Navy elevated */
  --ac-paper:      #FAFAF7;   /* Paper White */
  --ac-paper-2:    #F1EEE7;   /* Paper elevated */
  --ac-signal:     #E5341C;   /* Signal Red — restrict to CTAs + urgency */
  --ac-signal-2:   #FF4A2E;   /* Signal Red bright hover */
  --ac-slate-90:   #1B2A3D;
  --ac-slate-70:   #3E4E63;
  --ac-slate-50:   #6B7A8F;
  --ac-slate-30:   #A9B4C2;
  --ac-slate-10:   #E1E5EC;
  --ac-live:       #10B981;   /* Live/pulse status */
  /* Sprint 33 · psychology-led additions */
  --ac-money:      #0F5132;   /* Forest Green — money, growth, prosperity (Kahneman + finance archetype) */
  --ac-money-2:    #1A6B45;   /* Forest Green hover */
  --ac-gold:       #B8863B;   /* Award Gold — earned prestige, sparingly, seals only */
  --ac-gold-2:     #D4A24E;   /* Award Gold hover */

  /* Type — real Google Fonts loaded via <link> */
  --ac-font-display: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --ac-font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --ac-font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;

  /* Scale */
  --ac-fs-display: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 5.25rem);
  --ac-fs-h1:      clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  --ac-fs-h2:      clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  --ac-fs-h3:      1.375rem;
  --ac-fs-body:    1.0625rem;
  --ac-fs-small:   0.875rem;
  --ac-fs-tag:     0.75rem;

  /* Rhythm */
  --ac-radius:     10px;
  --ac-radius-lg:  16px;
  --ac-line:       1px solid var(--ac-slate-10);
  --ac-line-ink:   1px solid var(--ac-ink);

  /* Motion — snappy, not slow */
  --ac-ease:       cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ac-fast:       140ms;
  --ac-med:        220ms;
}

/* ---------- 2. BASE ---------- */
.ac-scope { 
  font-family: var(--ac-font-body);
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  font-feature-settings: 'ss01', 'cv11';
}
.ac-scope * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ac-scope a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- 3. LAYOUT ---------- */
.ac-container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px); }
.ac-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.ac-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.ac-grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ac-grid-2, .ac-grid-3, .ac-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- 4. TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES ---------- */
.ac-display {
  font-size: var(--ac-fs-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.98;
}
.ac-h1 { font-size: var(--ac-fs-h1); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.05; }
.ac-h2 { font-size: var(--ac-fs-h2); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.15; }
.ac-h3 { font-size: var(--ac-fs-h3); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.ac-body { font-size: var(--ac-fs-body); color: var(--ac-slate-70); line-height: 1.6; }
.ac-tag  { 
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono); 
  font-size: var(--ac-fs-tag);
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ac-num  { font-family: var(--ac-font-mono); font-feature-settings: 'tnum'; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

.ac-signal-underline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--ac-signal), var(--ac-signal));
  background-size: 100% 4px;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Middle-dot brand signature */
.ac-dot { color: var(--ac-signal); font-weight: 900; padding: 0 0.2em; }

/* ---------- 5. NAV ---------- */
.ac-nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250,250,247,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: var(--ac-line);
}
.ac-nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
}
.ac-nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
.ac-nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  transition: color var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ac-ink); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .ac-nav-links { display: none; } }

/* ---------- 6. SPEED TICKER ---------- */
.ac-ticker {
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ac-ink-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.ac-ticker-track {
  display: flex; gap: 48px; 
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ac-ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.ac-ticker-item {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ac-slate-30);
}
.ac-ticker-item strong { color: var(--ac-paper); font-weight: 600; }
.ac-ticker-item .ac-ticker-dot { color: var(--ac-signal); }
@keyframes ac-ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Live pulse dot */
.ac-live-pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ac-live);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0.7);
  animation: ac-pulse 1.6s ease-out infinite;
  display: inline-block; margin-right: 8px;
}
@keyframes ac-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0.7); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16,185,129,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0); }
}

/* ---------- 7. HERO ---------- */
.ac-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(64px, 10vw, 128px) 0 clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Angled hairline pattern — signature background */
.ac-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 49.5%, rgba(11,31,51,0.06) 49.5% 50%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 74.5%, rgba(229,52,28,0.10) 74.5% 75%, transparent 75%);
  background-size: 180px 180px, 180px 180px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 0%, black 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.ac-hero > * { position: relative; }

.ac-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-slate-10);
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ac-hero-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- 8. BUTTONS ---------- */
.ac-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.ac-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ac-ink); color: var(--ac-paper);
}
.ac-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ac-signal);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(229,52,28,0.5);
}
.ac-btn-secondary {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ac-ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ac-ink);
}
.ac-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--ac-ink); color: var(--ac-paper);
}
.ac-btn-signal {
  background: var(--ac-signal); color: var(--ac-paper);
}
.ac-btn-signal:hover {
  background: var(--ac-signal-2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.ac-btn .ac-arrow { transition: transform var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease); }
.ac-btn:hover .ac-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- 9. STAT BLOCKS ---------- */
.ac-stat {
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  transition: all var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-stat:hover {
  border-color: var(--ac-ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ac-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ac-stat-num .ac-unit { color: var(--ac-signal); }
.ac-stat-label {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---------- 10. SECTIONS ---------- */
.ac-section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 10vw, 112px) 0;
  border-top: var(--ac-line);
}
.ac-section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-signal);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.ac-section-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--ac-signal);
}

/* ---------- 11. DEAL FLOW DIAGRAM ---------- */
.ac-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.ac-flow-step {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-right: none;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  position: relative;
}
.ac-flow-step:last-child { border-right: var(--ac-line); }
.ac-flow-step:hover { background: var(--ac-paper-2); }
.ac-flow-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: -8px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border-top: var(--ac-line);
  border-right: var(--ac-line);
  z-index: 2;
}
.ac-flow-step:last-child::after { display: none; }
.ac-flow-num {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ac-signal);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ac-flow-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ac-flow-time {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ac-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ac-flow-step { border-right: var(--ac-line) !important; border-bottom: none; }
  .ac-flow-step:last-child { border-bottom: var(--ac-line); }
  .ac-flow-step::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- 12. LIVE DEAL STRIP ---------- */
.ac-livedeal {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-livedeal-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--ac-slate-30);
}
.ac-livedeal-item strong { color: var(--ac-paper); font-weight: 600; }
.ac-livedeal-item .amt { color: var(--ac-signal); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- 13. CAPABILITY CARDS ---------- */
.ac-cap {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  transition: all var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-cap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--ac-signal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--ac-med) var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-cap:hover { border-color: var(--ac-slate-30); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ac-cap:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ac-cap-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  color: var(--ac-signal);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ac-cap h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ac-cap p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 14. SAM PROFILE (cutout portrait treatment, Sprint 31.b) ---------- */
.ac-sam {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ac-sam-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
/* Ink Navy stage panel behind the cutout */
.ac-sam-photo-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ac-ink) 0%, var(--ac-ink-2) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Signal Red angled accent shape peeking from behind */
.ac-sam-photo-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -12px; top: 24px; bottom: 40px;
  width: 18px;
  background: var(--ac-signal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Subtle grid pattern on the navy panel */
.ac-sam-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* The cutout portrait sits on top, extending slightly beyond the panel */
.ac-sam-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}
.ac-sam-photo img {
  width: 108%;
  max-width: none;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  transform: translateY(2%);
}
/* Wordmark stamp on the stage (bottom-left corner) */
.ac-sam-stage-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ac-sam-stage-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ac-signal);
}
.ac-sam-awards {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px;
}
.ac-sam-award {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
}
.ac-sam-award::before {
  content: '★';
  color: var(--ac-signal);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .ac-sam { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- 15. LENDER PANEL ---------- */
.ac-lenders {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
}
.ac-lender {
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: var(--ac-line);
  border-bottom: var(--ac-line);
  /* Sprint 35 · Inter proportional caps — reads as brand name, not code */
  font-family: var(--ac-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-lender:hover {
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ac-lenders { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- 16. CTA BLOCK ---------- */
.ac-cta-block {
  padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px) clamp(32px, 6vw, 64px);
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-cta-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 49.5%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 49.5% 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ac-cta-block > * { position: relative; }
.ac-cta-block .ac-body { color: var(--ac-slate-30); }

/* ---------- 17. FOOTER ---------- */
.ac-footer {
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-slate-30);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.ac-footer a { color: var(--ac-slate-30); transition: color var(--ac-fast); }
.ac-footer a:hover { color: var(--ac-paper); }
.ac-footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.ac-footer h4 {
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ac-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ac-ink-2);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ac-slate-50);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .ac-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 18. ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS ---------- */
@keyframes ac-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.ac-rise { animation: ac-rise 500ms var(--ac-ease) both; }
.ac-rise-1 { animation-delay: 80ms; }
.ac-rise-2 { animation-delay: 160ms; }
.ac-rise-3 { animation-delay: 240ms; }
.ac-rise-4 { animation-delay: 320ms; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRINT 33 · Track record + Awards + Portrait system + Testimonials
   Psychology-led: money green, award gold, evidence-first layout
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 19. HERO IMAGE BACKDROP ---------- */
.ac-hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ac-hero-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.28;
  filter: grayscale(35%) contrast(1.05);
}
.ac-hero-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(250,250,247,0.70) 0%,
    rgba(250,250,247,0.85) 50%,
    var(--ac-paper) 100%);
}
.ac-hero > .ac-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---------- 20. TRACK RECORD ---------- */
.ac-tr-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.ac-tr-stat {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-right: var(--ac-line);
  position: relative;
  transition: background var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-tr-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ac-tr-stat:hover { background: var(--ac-paper-2); }
.ac-tr-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ac-money);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ac-tr-stat-value .unit { color: var(--ac-slate-50); font-weight: 500; }
.ac-tr-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ac-tr-stat-tag {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--ac-slate-50);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ac-tr-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ac-tr-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .ac-tr-stat:nth-child(1), .ac-tr-stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: var(--ac-line); }
}

/* ---------- 21. DEAL LEDGER ---------- */
/* Sprint 35 · Editorial data-table treatment
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   Rule: mono ONLY for numbers/codes (date, amount, days).
   Everything else Inter proportional. Row-stripe + hover-lift
   + Signal Red left-accent for premium magazine feel. */
.ac-ledger-wrap {
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11,31,51,0.02), 0 4px 24px -12px rgba(11,31,51,0.08);
}
.ac-ledger-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr 150px 140px 110px 120px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-slate-30);
  /* Header still small-caps mono — column labels are technical metadata */
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ac-ledger-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr 150px 140px 110px 120px;
  padding: 22px 28px 22px 26px;   /* left inset for accent bar */
  border-top: var(--ac-line);
  transition: background var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease), box-shadow var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
/* Alternating zebra stripe — subtle Ink Navy wash on odd rows */
.ac-ledger-row:nth-child(odd) { background: rgba(11,31,51,0.015); }
/* Hover — lift + Signal Red left-border reveal */
.ac-ledger-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--ac-signal);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.ac-ledger-row:hover {
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,31,51,0.06);
}
.ac-ledger-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* DATE — mono is correct here (numeric alignment matters) */
.ac-ledger-row .date {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-50);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* DEAL — Inter, editorial hierarchy: bold headline + prose subtitle */
.ac-ledger-row .desc {
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  font-family: var(--ac-font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.ac-ledger-row .desc small {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-body);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* TYPE — GitHub-style pill, Inter small-caps, NOT mono */
.ac-ledger-row .type {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-slate-10);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  font-family: var(--ac-font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-ledger-row:hover .type {
  border-color: var(--ac-ink);
  color: var(--ac-ink);
}

/* AMOUNT — mono kept (numeric alignment critical), larger + bolder */
.ac-ledger-row .amt {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ac-money);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* DAYS — mono kept for column alignment, but softened */
.ac-ledger-row .days {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* STATUS — pill kept but now Inter (not mono) — feels less like a log tag */
.ac-ledger-row .status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(15,81,50,0.08);
  color: var(--ac-money);
  width: fit-content;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,81,50,0.15);
}
.ac-ledger-row .status::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ac-money);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,81,50,0.15);
}

/* FOOTNOTE — small-caps mono (correct — metadata) */
.ac-ledger-footnote {
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: var(--ac-paper-2);
  border-top: var(--ac-line);
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--ac-slate-50);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Responsive — stack on tablet/mobile */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .ac-ledger-head, .ac-ledger-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .ac-ledger-head .date, .ac-ledger-head .type, .ac-ledger-head .days, .ac-ledger-head .status,
  .ac-ledger-row .date, .ac-ledger-row .type, .ac-ledger-row .days, .ac-ledger-row .status { display: none; }
  .ac-ledger-row .desc { grid-column: 1; }
  .ac-ledger-row .amt { grid-column: 2; text-align: right; }
}

/* ---------- 22. PROJECT PORTFOLIO GRID ---------- */
.ac-projects {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.ac-project {
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  transition: transform var(--ac-fast) var(--ac-ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.ac-project img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 300ms var(--ac-ease), filter 300ms var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-project:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ac-project:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(0.55); }
.ac-project-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11,31,51,0.95) 0%, rgba(11,31,51,0) 100%);
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all 220ms var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-project:hover .ac-project-caption { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ac-project-title { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ac-project-meta { font-family: var(--ac-font-mono); font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--ac-gold); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ac-projects { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- 23. AWARD SEALS ROW ---------- */
.ac-awards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
}
.ac-award-seal {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ac-award-seal img { width: 88px; height: 88px; }
.ac-award-seal .lbl {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .ac-awards-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; padding: 28px; } }

/* ---------- 24. YOUNG-GUN SOLD-SIGN OVERLAY ON PORTRAIT ---------- */
.ac-portrait-dual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: end;
  position: relative;
}
.ac-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  background: var(--ac-ink);
}
.ac-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-portrait-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.ac-portrait-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(11,31,51,0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ac-portrait-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 16px;
  color: var(--ac-paper);
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ac-portrait-caption::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ac-signal);
}
/* SOLD-sign badge floats over the suited portrait */
.ac-younggun {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px; right: -12px;
  width: 130px;
  z-index: 3;
  transform: rotate(6deg);
  transition: transform 300ms var(--ac-ease);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}
.ac-younggun:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.05); }
.ac-younggun img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .ac-portrait-dual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ac-younggun { width: 100px; top: -8px; right: -8px; }
}

/* ---------- 25. TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.ac-testimonials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.ac-testimonial {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: var(--ac-line);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.ac-testimonial::before {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px; left: 20px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--ac-gold);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.ac-testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 20px 0 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.ac-testimonial-attrib {
  border-top: var(--ac-line);
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ac-testimonial-attrib strong { color: var(--ac-ink); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; font-family: var(--ac-font-body); font-size: 0.875rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ac-testimonial-role { color: var(--ac-slate-50); }
.ac-testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--ac-gold);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ac-testimonials { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 26. SEED-DATA WATERMARK BAND ---------- */
.ac-seed-note {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(184,134,59,0.08);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(184,134,59,0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-slate-70);
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.ac-seed-note::before {
  content: '⚙';
  color: var(--ac-gold);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ---------- 27. MONEY GREEN ACCENT UTILITY ---------- */
.ac-money-underline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--ac-money), var(--ac-money));
  background-size: 100% 4px;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ---------- SPRINT 56 · MOBILE DENSITY + CLARITY ---------- */
.ac-hero-phone { max-width: 680px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ac-slate-70); margin: 14px 0 0; }
.ac-hero-phone a { color: var(--ac-ink); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ac-signal); }
.ac-mobile-bar { display: none; }
/* Ticker: fade the cut edge instead of a hard chop */
.ac-ticker { position: relative; }
.ac-ticker-track { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ac-ticker::before, .ac-ticker::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 72px; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; }
.ac-ticker::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac-ink) 20%, rgba(11,31,51,0)); }
.ac-ticker::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--ac-ink) 20%, rgba(11,31,51,0)); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* Nav: keep the phone number visible where the links were */
  .ac-nav-links { display: none; }
  /* Sticky action bar */
  .ac-mobile-bar { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 60; display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 12px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); background: rgba(250,250,247,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-top: var(--ac-line); }
  .ac-mobile-bar .go { flex: 1; text-align: center; background: var(--ac-signal); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
  .ac-mobile-bar .call { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--ac-ink); color: var(--ac-ink); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
  .ac-scope { padding-bottom: 76px; }
  /* Hero: shorter, no giant vertical stat stack */
  .ac-display { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.6rem) !important; line-height: 1.05; }
  .ac-section { padding: 44px 0 !important; }
  .ac-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .ac-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .ac-stat { padding: 16px 14px !important; }
  .ac-stat .ac-stat-num, .ac-stat strong, .ac-stat .num { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  /* Capabilities: 2 x 3 compact */
  .ac-cap { padding: 14px 12px !important; }
  .ac-cap h3 { font-size: 0.95rem !important; margin: 6px 0 2px !important; }
  .ac-cap p { font-size: 0.8rem !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
  .ac-cap svg, .ac-cap .ac-cap-icon { width: 24px !important; height: 24px !important; }
  /* Awards: 2 x 2 */
  .ac-awards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 14px !important; padding: 18px !important; }
  /* Testimonials: clamp to 5 lines, tap to expand */
  .ac-testimonial { padding: 18px 16px !important; }
  .ac-testimonial-quote { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.45 !important; }
  .ac-testimonial.open .ac-testimonial-quote { -webkit-line-clamp: unset; }
  .ac-testimonial::after { content: 'Read more'; display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ac-signal); }
  .ac-testimonial.open::after { content: 'Show less'; }
  /* Lenders: 3 across, smaller */
  .ac-lenders { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; gap: 8px !important; }
  .ac-lenders > * { padding: 10px 6px !important; font-size: 0.78rem !important; }
  /* Projects: horizontal swipe instead of a 4-high stack */
  .ac-projects { display: flex !important; overflow-x: auto; gap: 12px; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 6px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .ac-projects > * { flex: 0 0 78%; scroll-snap-align: start; }
  /* Ledger table: let it scroll sideways rather than squeeze */
  .ac-ledger-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .ac-ledger-head, .ac-ledger-row { min-width: 640px; }
  /* Sam section: one portrait is enough on a phone */
  .ac-portrait-dual { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 0 !important; }
  .ac-portrait-dual > .ac-portrait-frame:nth-child(2) { display: none !important; }
  .ac-portrait-frame img { max-height: 340px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
  /* Process: 4 compact rows, number left, no giant cards */
  .ac-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .ac-flow-step { padding: 12px 12px 12px 56px !important; border-right: var(--ac-line) !important; border-top: none !important; }
  .ac-flow-step:first-child { border-top: var(--ac-line) !important; }
  .ac-flow-num { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 12px; }
  .ac-flow-step p { font-size: 0.85rem !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 4px 0 0 !important; }
  .ac-flow-title { font-size: 1rem !important; }
  /* Micro text floors */
  .ac-tag, .ac-ledger-footnote, .ac-stat small, .ac-body small { font-size: 0.78rem !important; }
}

/* ---------- SPRINT 56 · PASS 3: the four heaviest mobile sections ---------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ac-hero { padding: 40px 0 36px !important; }
  .ac-hero .ac-body { font-size: 1.02rem !important; }
  .ac-hero .ac-body + .ac-body { display: none; }               /* second paragraph repeats the capability list below */
  .ac-hero .ac-grid-4 { margin-top: 28px !important; }
  .ac-tr-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  .ac-tr-stats > * { padding: 14px 12px !important; }
  #track-record .ac-body { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
  /* Ledger: show the first 4 rows, the rest behind a tap */
  .ac-ledger-row { padding: 12px 14px 12px 16px !important; }
  .ac-ledger-wrap:not(.open) .ac-ledger-row:nth-of-type(n+6) { display: none !important; }
  .ac-ledger-wrap::after { content: 'Show all deals'; display: block; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ac-signal); cursor: pointer; }
  .ac-ledger-wrap.open::after { content: 'Show fewer'; }
  .ac-cap { padding: 12px 10px !important; }
  .ac-cap p { display: none !important; }                         /* on a phone the six titles are the message; detail is on /sam */
  .ac-cap h3 { margin: 4px 0 0 !important; }
  .ac-h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6.5vw, 1.9rem) !important; }
  .ac-h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.5vw, 1.6rem) !important; }
  #contact { padding: 40px 0 !important; }
}

/* ---------- SPRINT 57 · DARK HERO (Carla's pick: the developer's own words) ---------- */
.ac-hero-dark { background: var(--ac-ink); color: var(--ac-paper); }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-hero-image img { opacity: 0.16; }
.ac-hero-dark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0 22px, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 22px 23px); }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ac-hero-eyebrow-dark { color: var(--ac-paper) !important; border-color: rgba(250,250,247,0.25) !important; background: rgba(250,250,247,0.06); }
.ac-hero-lead { color: rgba(250,250,247,0.82) !important; }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-body { color: rgba(250,250,247,0.82); }
.ac-hero-phone-dark { color: rgba(250,250,247,0.7) !important; }
.ac-hero-phone-dark a { color: var(--ac-paper) !important; }
.ac-btn-ghost { background: transparent !important; color: var(--ac-paper) !important; border: 1.5px solid rgba(250,250,247,0.85) !important; }
.ac-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(250,250,247,0.1) !important; }
/* hero stats sit on the dark field */
.ac-hero-dark .ac-stat { background: rgba(250,250,247,0.06); border-color: rgba(250,250,247,0.14); color: var(--ac-paper); }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-stat * { color: var(--ac-paper); }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-stat small, .ac-hero-dark .ac-stat .ac-tag, .ac-hero-dark .ac-stat span { color: rgba(250,250,247,0.7); }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-signal-underline { color: var(--ac-paper); }
/* the light wash over the aerial photo is what made the dark hero grey; replace it with a navy wash */
.ac-hero-dark .ac-hero-image::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,31,51,0.78) 0%, rgba(11,31,51,0.9) 55%, var(--ac-ink) 100%) !important; }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-hero-image img { opacity: 0.55 !important; }
.ac-hero-dark::before { background-image:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 49.5%, rgba(250,250,247,0.06) 49.5% 50%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 74.5%, rgba(229,52,28,0.18) 74.5% 75%, transparent 75%) !important; }
.ac-hero-dark .ac-hero-eyebrow-dark { background: rgba(250,250,247,0.1) !important; }
/* ticker legibility now the hero is dark too */
.ac-ticker { background: #071627 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250,250,247,0.14) !important; }
.ac-ticker-item { color: rgba(250,250,247,0.78) !important; font-size: 0.82rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.ac-ticker-item strong { color: #fff !important; }
.ac-ticker::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071627 20%, rgba(7,22,39,0)) !important; }
.ac-ticker::after { background: linear-gradient(270deg, #071627 20%, rgba(7,22,39,0)) !important; }