/* ===== /assets/public-ecosystem-v2.css ===== */

/* inlined /assets/tco-design-tokens.css */
:root{
  --tco-navy:#16273B;
  --tco-deep-navy:#0C1521;
  --tco-panel-navy:#1D3148;
  --tco-gold:#CBA85A;
  --tco-bright-gold:#E6C97E;
  --tco-deep-gold:#8A6D2F;
  --tco-cream:#ECE0C4;
  --tco-parchment:#E6D4AC;
  --tco-muted-blue-grey:#9FB0C4;
  --tco-navy-gradient:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--tco-navy) 0%,var(--tco-deep-navy) 100%);
}




*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--tco-cream);color:var(--tco-deep-navy);font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.72;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:var(--tco-deep-gold)}
h1,h2,h3,h4{margin:0;color:var(--tco-navy);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;line-height:1.09}
p{margin:0 0 18px}
.wrap{width:min(100% - 48px,1100px);margin-inline:auto}
.narrow{width:min(100% - 48px,900px);margin-inline:auto}
.wide{width:min(100% - 48px,1180px);margin-inline:auto}
.center{text-align:center}
.section{padding:86px 0}
.section.compact{padding:64px 0}
.paper,.white{background:var(--tco-cream)}
.cream{background:var(--tco-parchment)}
.dark,.hero,.navy-card,.butcher-card,.founder-section,.footer,.sticky-cta{background:var(--tco-navy-gradient);color:var(--tco-cream)}
.dark h1,.dark h2,.dark h3,.hero h1,.hero h2,.hero h3,.navy-card h2,.navy-card h3,.butcher-card h2,.butcher-card h3,.founder-section h2,.founder-section h3{color:var(--tco-cream)}
.dark p,.dark li,.hero p,.navy-card p,.navy-card li,.butcher-card p,.founder-section p,.footer{color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey)}
.dark .checklist li,.navy-card .checklist li,.butcher-card .checklist li,.founder-section .checklist li{color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey)}
.dark .checklist li::before,.navy-card .checklist li::before,.butcher-card .checklist li::before,.founder-section .checklist li::before{color:var(--tco-gold)}
.eyebrow{margin-bottom:15px;color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.dark .eyebrow,.hero .eyebrow,.navy-card .eyebrow,.butcher-card .eyebrow,.founder-section .eyebrow{color:var(--tco-gold)}
.lead{font-size:clamp(18px,2.1vw,22px);line-height:1.64}
.muted{color:var(--tco-deep-gold)}

/* Locked shared top banner. */
.brand{background:var(--tco-cream);border-bottom:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.brand-inner{width:min(100% - 48px,1180px);min-height:70px;margin-inline:auto;padding:7px 0;display:flex;align-items:center}
.brand a{display:inline-flex;line-height:0}
.brand img{width:300px;max-height:58px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center;background:transparent}

/* Locked public navigation. */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:30;background:var(--tco-cream);border-bottom:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.nav-inner{width:min(100% - 32px,1180px);min-height:48px;margin-inline:auto;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:5px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.nav a{padding:14px;color:var(--tco-navy);border-bottom:3px solid transparent;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700}
.nav a:hover,.nav a:focus,.nav a.active{color:var(--tco-deep-gold);border-bottom-color:var(--tco-gold)}
.nav .cta{margin-left:8px;padding:11px 16px;background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-navy);border-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 4px 0 var(--tco-deep-navy)}
.nav .cta:hover,.nav .cta:focus{background:var(--tco-deep-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);border-bottom-color:var(--tco-deep-navy)}

.hero{padding:88px 0 94px;overflow:hidden}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.14fr) minmax(300px,.66fr);gap:64px;align-items:center}
.hero.center .hero-copy{max-width:900px;margin:auto}
.hero-copy{max-width:650px}
.hero h1{margin-bottom:24px;font-size:clamp(46px,5.7vw,72px);line-height:1.08}
.hero h1 em{color:var(--tco-bright-gold);font-style:italic;font-weight:500}
.hero p{color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey)}
.hero-art{display:flex;justify-content:center}
.hero-art img{max-height:560px;width:auto;padding:8px;border:3px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:7px;background:var(--tco-deep-navy);box-shadow:0 28px 72px var(--tco-deep-navy)}
.hero-signature{margin-top:26px;color:var(--tco-bright-gold)!important;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,29px);font-style:italic}
.trustline{margin-top:14px;color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey)!important;font-size:13px}
.actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:50px;padding:14px 23px;border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:5px;background:transparent;color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer}
.btn.primary{background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);border-color:var(--tco-navy)}
.btn.secondary{background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);border-color:var(--tco-navy);box-shadow:0 5px 0 var(--tco-deep-navy)}
.btn:hover,.btn:focus{background:var(--tco-deep-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);outline:none}
.bigger-picture-cta{background:var(--tco-navy)!important;color:var(--tco-cream)!important;border-color:var(--tco-navy)!important;box-shadow:0 7px 0 var(--tco-deep-navy)}
.bigger-picture-cta:hover,.bigger-picture-cta:focus{background:var(--tco-deep-navy)!important;color:var(--tco-cream)!important}

.grid-2,.grid-3,.team,.founder-lessons,.offer-grid{display:grid;gap:22px}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.card,.risk-card,.step,.path-card,.person,.legal-box,.image-frame,.form-card{background:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-deep-gold);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 10px 24px var(--tco-parchment)}
.card,.risk-card,.legal-box{padding:30px}
.card h3,.risk-card h3{margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:29px}
.card p,.risk-card p{color:var(--tco-navy)}
.risk-card{border-top:4px solid var(--tco-gold)}

.story-image-section{padding:46px 0 50px;background:var(--tco-cream)}
.story-image-wrap{width:min(100% - 48px,850px);margin-inline:auto}
.story-image-card{margin:0}
.story-image-card img{width:100%;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 18px 0 var(--tco-parchment)}
.verdict-section{padding:76px 24px;background:var(--tco-parchment);border-block:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.verdict-panel{max-width:900px;margin:auto;padding:58px 62px;background:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-navy);border-left:5px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:0 16px 16px 0;box-shadow:12px 14px 0 var(--tco-deep-gold)}
.verdict-panel .lead{max-width:760px}
.checklist{display:grid;gap:13px;margin-top:28px;padding:0;list-style:none}
.checklist li{position:relative;padding-left:25px;color:var(--tco-navy)}
.checklist li::before{content:'◆';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font-size:10px;top:.35em}

.butcher-card{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:48px;border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 24px 0 var(--tco-parchment)}
.butcher-card::before{content:'—  ◆  —';display:block;margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--tco-gold);letter-spacing:5px;font-size:11px}
.butcher-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.34fr) minmax(285px,.66fr);gap:46px;align-items:start}
.butcher-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}.butcher-copy h2{margin-bottom:25px;font-size:clamp(39px,4.5vw,55px)}
.butcher-copy p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px}
.butcher-pullquote{margin:31px 0 29px;padding:21px 27px;background:var(--tco-panel-navy);border-left:4px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:0 7px 7px 0;color:var(--tco-cream)!important}
.butcher-subheading{margin:0 0 27px;color:var(--tco-bright-gold)!important;font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,35px)}
.butcher-image{width:100%;align-self:start;margin:0}.butcher-image img{width:100%;height:auto;max-height:500px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border-radius:10px}

.founder-section{padding:88px 0}
.founder-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:280px minmax(0,1fr);gap:52px;align-items:start}
.founder-photo-card{position:sticky;top:82px;max-width:280px;background:var(--tco-panel-navy);border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.founder-photo-card img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top}
.founder-nameplate{padding:24px 26px;text-align:left}
.founder-nameplate strong{display:block;color:var(--tco-cream);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.1}
.founder-nameplate span{display:block;margin-top:8px;color:var(--tco-bright-gold);font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;letter-spacing:.045em;text-transform:uppercase}
.founder-copy{padding:38px 40px;background:var(--tco-panel-navy);border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:14px}
.founder-copy h2{margin-bottom:22px;font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,60px)}
.disclosure{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(23px,2.5vw,30px);line-height:1.35;color:var(--tco-bright-gold)!important}
.founder-lessons{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:25px}
.founder-lesson{padding:20px;background:var(--tco-deep-navy);border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:9px}
.founder-lesson strong{display:block;margin-bottom:7px;color:var(--tco-bright-gold);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.2}
.founder-lesson span{color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.58}
.quiet-link{color:var(--tco-bright-gold);font-weight:700}

.team{gap:28px}
.person{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr;gap:34px;padding:30px}
.person img{width:190px;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border-radius:9px}
.person h3{font-size:38px}
.person .role{margin:4px 0 14px;color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.person p{color:var(--tco-navy)}
.responsibility{margin-top:16px;padding:16px 18px;background:var(--tco-parchment);border-left:4px solid var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-navy);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px}
.legal-note{padding:20px;background:var(--tco-parchment);border-left:4px solid var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-navy)}

/* Method and choice cards: full-width text, no narrow internal columns. */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;align-items:stretch}
.step{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;min-width:0;height:100%;padding:34px 32px 32px;border-color:var(--tco-deep-gold);box-shadow:0 10px 22px var(--tco-parchment);overflow:hidden}
.step>div,.step h3,.step p{display:block;width:100%;max-width:none;min-width:0;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;white-space:normal;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:normal;hyphens:none}
.step::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:32px;right:32px;top:0;height:3px;background:var(--tco-gold)}
.step h3{margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:28px;line-height:1.14}
.step p{color:var(--tco-navy);line-height:1.68}
.num{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:44px;height:44px;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-bright-gold);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700}

.path{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;align-items:stretch}
.path-card{display:block;width:100%;min-width:0;height:100%;padding:32px;border-top:4px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.path-card>.num,.path-card>.tag{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 0 12px;padding:0;border-radius:0;background:transparent;color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.1em;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase}
.path-card h3,.path-card p{display:block;width:100%;max-width:none;min-width:0;white-space:normal;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:normal;hyphens:none}
.path-card h3{margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:29px}
.path-card p{color:var(--tco-navy)}

/* Shared form: one checkbox, light book panel, larger cover. */
.form-section{padding:88px 0;background:var(--tco-cream);border-block:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.form-section h2{color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,58px)}
.form-section>.wrap>.lead{color:var(--tco-navy)}
.offer-intro{max-width:1020px!important}
.offer-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.28fr) minmax(330px,.72fr);gap:44px;align-items:start;margin-top:34px}
.form-card{padding:46px 46px 40px;background:var(--tco-parchment);min-height:100%}
.field{margin-bottom:20px}
.field label{display:block;margin-bottom:9px;color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}
.field input{width:100%;min-height:54px;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-deep-gold);border-radius:6px;color:var(--tco-deep-navy);font:inherit}
.field input:focus{outline:3px solid var(--tco-gold);border-color:var(--tco-navy)}
.consent{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin:14px 0;color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:14px;line-height:1.55}
.consent input{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:3px;accent-color:var(--tco-gold)}
.form-card .btn{width:100%;margin-top:22px;background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);border-color:var(--tco-navy)}
.fine{margin-top:20px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:13px}
.book-column{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;padding:28px;background:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-navy);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:14px 16px 0 var(--tco-parchment)}
.book-card{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;margin:0;background:transparent;border:0}
.book-card img{width:min(100%,455px);max-height:690px;padding:7px;border:3px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:6px;object-fit:contain;background:var(--tco-cream)}
.offer-caption{max-width:940px;margin:34px auto 0;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-navy);text-align:center;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(21px,2.4vw,27px);line-height:1.4}


/* Reusable editorial comparison and fit components. */
.comparison-section{padding-block:94px}
.comparison-section .narrow{max-width:980px}
.comparison-section .lead{max-width:820px}
.comparison-grid{margin-top:42px!important;gap:26px}
.comparison-card{padding:34px 36px 32px;border:1px solid var(--tco-deep-gold);border-top:4px solid var(--tco-gold);box-shadow:0 12px 24px var(--tco-parchment)}
.comparison-card h3{font-size:27px;line-height:1.18;margin-bottom:16px}
.comparison-card p{line-height:1.72}
.method-overview-section{padding-block:94px}
.method-overview-section .narrow{max-width:1040px}
.method-cta{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:42px}
.method-cta .btn{min-width:240px}
.fit-section{padding-block:94px}
.fit-section .wrap{max-width:1040px}
.fit-grid{gap:28px}
.fit-card{position:relative;padding:36px 38px 34px;border:1px solid var(--tco-deep-gold);box-shadow:0 10px 24px var(--tco-parchment);overflow:hidden}
.fit-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:38px;right:38px;top:0;height:3px;background:var(--tco-gold)}
.fit-boundary::before{background:var(--tco-deep-gold)}
.fit-card h3{font-size:28px;margin-bottom:20px}
.fit-card .checklist{gap:16px;margin-top:0}
.fit-card .checklist li{line-height:1.65}
.about-founder-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,280px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:50px;align-items:start}
.about-founder-photo{max-width:280px;margin:0}
.about-founder-photo img{width:100%;max-height:390px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top}

/* Locked shared footer. */
.footer{padding:54px 0 48px;background:var(--tco-navy-gradient)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .9fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
.footer .name{color:var(--tco-cream);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1}
.footer .tag{margin:6px 0 12px;color:var(--tco-bright-gold);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-style:italic}
.footer p{max-width:360px;color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey)}
.footer h3{margin:0 0 16px;color:var(--tco-cream);font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.footer-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.footer-links a{display:block;width:100%;color:var(--tco-bright-gold);line-height:1.45;text-decoration:none}
.footer-links a:hover,.footer-links a:focus{text-decoration:underline}
.footer-legal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:42px;margin-top:36px;padding:30px;background:var(--tco-panel-navy);border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-left:4px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:10px}
.footer-legal>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:3px;min-width:0}
.footer-legal strong{display:block;margin:0 0 7px;color:var(--tco-cream);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:19px;line-height:1.25}
.footer-legal span{display:block;width:100%;color:var(--tco-muted-blue-grey);line-height:1.65;white-space:normal}


/* Distinct editorial sections and governed 2×2 decision grids. */
.example-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--tco-parchment) 0%,var(--tco-cream) 100%);border-block:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.example-section .wrap,.recovery-section .narrow,.choice-section .narrow{max-width:1040px}
.example-section .grid-3{margin-top:26px}
.example-section .card,.example-section .risk-card{background:var(--tco-cream);box-shadow:0 12px 24px var(--tco-parchment)}
.recovery-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--tco-cream) 0%,var(--tco-parchment) 100%);border-block:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.recovery-section .legal-box{background:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-deep-gold);border-left:4px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 12px 24px var(--tco-parchment)}
.choice-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--tco-cream) 0%,var(--tco-parchment) 100%);border-top:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.steps.four-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));max-width:900px}
.steps.four-grid .step{padding:36px 30px 34px}
.steps.four-grid .step h3{font-size:27px}
.steps.four-grid .step p{max-width:30ch}
@media(max-width:700px){.steps.four-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.sticky-cta{display:none}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;gap:36px}
  .hero-copy{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .hero-art img{max-height:470px}
  .butcher-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .butcher-image{max-width:430px;margin:10px auto 0}
  .butcher-image img{height:auto;min-height:0}
  .founder-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder-photo-card{position:static;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}
  .offer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .book-column{max-width:500px;width:100%;margin:0 auto}
  .person{grid-template-columns:150px 1fr}
  .about-founder-intro{grid-template-columns:240px minmax(0,1fr);gap:36px}
  .about-founder-photo{max-width:240px}
  .person img{width:150px}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .section{padding:62px 0}
  .brand-inner{min-height:66px;justify-content:center}
  .brand img{width:270px;max-height:54px}
  .nav-inner{justify-content:flex-start;overflow-x:auto;flex-wrap:nowrap}
  .nav a{white-space:nowrap}
  .hero{padding:62px 0 68px}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,11vw,52px)}
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.steps,.path,.founder-lessons,.comparison-grid,.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .story-image-section{padding:30px 0 34px}
  .verdict-section{padding:54px 20px}
  .verdict-panel{padding:36px 26px}
  .butcher-card{padding:36px 24px}
  .founder-copy{padding:30px 24px}
  .form-card{padding:34px 24px}
  .person{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:22px;gap:22px}
  .person img{width:min(100%,220px)}
  .footer-grid,.footer-legal{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-legal{padding:24px}
  .book-column{padding:24px}
  .book-card img{max-height:560px}
  .about-founder-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-founder-photo{max-width:260px;margin:0 auto}
  .founder-nameplate{padding:22px 24px}
  .sticky-cta{display:block;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:40;padding:12px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--tco-gold)}
  .sticky-cta a{display:block;width:100%;padding:13px;background:var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-deep-navy);text-align:center;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em}
  body{padding-bottom:76px}
}

/* Structural public-header and guide-form governance. */
.brand{background:#ECE0C4!important}
.brand img{background:transparent!important;object-fit:contain!important}
.guide-form-status{margin:16px 0 0;color:var(--tco-navy);font-size:14px;line-height:1.55}
.guide-form-status.is-error{color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font-weight:600}


/* ===== /assets/tco-clarity-system.css ===== */

:root{--tco-navy:#16273B;--tco-deep:#0C1521;--tco-panel:#1D3148;--tco-gold:#CBA85A;--tco-bright:#E6C97E;--tco-deep-gold:#8A6D2F;--tco-cream:#ECE0C4;--tco-parchment:#E6D4AC;--tco-muted:#9FB0C4}
.tco-skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:auto}.tco-skip:focus{left:18px;top:14px;z-index:99999;background:var(--tco-deep);color:var(--tco-cream);padding:12px 16px;border:2px solid var(--tco-gold)}
.tco-inner-header,.tco-member-header{background:var(--tco-cream)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--tco-gold)!important;position:relative;z-index:1000}
.tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{max-width:1180px;margin:auto;padding:9px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{display:block;width:min(330px,68vw);max-height:66px;object-fit:contain;background:transparent!important}
.tco-menu-button{display:none;border:1px solid var(--tco-navy);background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-cream);padding:10px 14px;border-radius:5px;font:700 12px/1.2 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.tco-inner-nav,.tco-member-nav{background:#FFFDF8;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.42)}
.tco-inner-nav-inner,.tco-member-nav-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:auto;padding:0 18px;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:4px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.tco-inner-nav a,.tco-member-nav a{display:block;padding:14px 13px;color:var(--tco-navy)!important;text-decoration:none!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.075em;font:700 11.5px/1.25 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif;border-bottom:3px solid transparent}
.tco-inner-nav a:hover,.tco-inner-nav a:focus,.tco-inner-nav a[aria-current=page],.tco-member-nav a:hover,.tco-member-nav a:focus{color:var(--tco-deep-gold)!important;border-bottom-color:var(--tco-gold);outline:none}
.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta{margin-left:8px;background:var(--tco-navy);color:var(--tco-cream)!important;border:1px solid var(--tco-navy);border-radius:5px;padding:10px 15px;box-shadow:0 4px 0 var(--tco-deep)}
.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta:hover,.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta:focus{background:var(--tco-deep);color:var(--tco-cream)!important;border-bottom-color:var(--tco-deep)}
.tco-plain-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--tco-cream),var(--tco-parchment));padding:68px 24px;border-block:1px solid var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-navy)}
.tco-plain-wrap{max-width:1040px;margin:auto}.tco-plain-eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--tco-deep-gold);font:700 11px/1.4 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:2.2px;text-transform:uppercase}
.tco-plain-section h2{margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--tco-navy)!important;font:600 clamp(34px,4.6vw,52px)/1.08 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif}
.tco-plain-section>div>p,.tco-plain-lead{max-width:850px;margin:0 0 24px;color:var(--tco-navy)!important;font-size:18px;line-height:1.68}
.tco-plain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:28px}.tco-plain-grid.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.tco-plain-card{background:#FFFDF8;border:1px solid var(--tco-deep-gold);border-top:4px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(12,21,33,.08)}
.tco-plain-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--tco-navy)!important;font:600 28px/1.12 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif}.tco-plain-card p,.tco-plain-card li{color:var(--tco-navy)!important;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65}.tco-plain-card ul,.tco-plain-card ol{margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:21px}
.tco-purchase-summary{max-width:920px;margin:30px auto 0;background:var(--tco-panel);color:var(--tco-cream);border:1px solid var(--tco-gold);border-radius:12px;padding:30px}.tco-purchase-summary h3{color:var(--tco-bright)!important;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:30px}.tco-purchase-summary dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr;gap:10px 18px;margin:0}.tco-purchase-summary dt{color:var(--tco-bright);font-weight:700}.tco-purchase-summary dd{margin:0;color:var(--tco-cream)}
.tco-inner-footer,.tco-member-footer{background:var(--tco-deep)!important;color:var(--tco-muted)!important;padding:52px 24px 42px!important;text-align:left!important}.tco-footer-wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:auto}.tco-footer-title{color:var(--tco-cream);font:600 31px/1.1 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif}.tco-footer-tag{color:var(--tco-bright);font:italic 18px/1.4 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;margin:7px 0 26px}.tco-footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:28px}.tco-footer-grid h3{color:var(--tco-cream)!important;font:700 12px/1.4 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px}.tco-footer-grid a{display:block;color:var(--tco-bright)!important;text-decoration:none!important;margin:8px 0}.tco-footer-grid a:hover,.tco-footer-grid a:focus{text-decoration:underline!important}.tco-footer-legal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr;gap:28px;margin-top:30px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.28);line-height:1.65}.tco-footer-legal strong{display:block;color:var(--tco-cream);margin-bottom:7px}.tco-footer-legal address{font-style:normal}
.tco-route-note{padding:14px 18px;background:var(--tco-parchment);border-left:4px solid var(--tco-gold);color:var(--tco-navy);margin:20px 0}
@media(max-width:900px){.tco-plain-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.tco-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:760px){.tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{padding:10px 18px}.tco-menu-button{display:block}.tco-inner-nav-inner,.tco-member-nav-inner{display:none;align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column;padding:8px 18px 16px}.tco-inner-nav-inner.open,.tco-member-nav-inner.open{display:flex}.tco-inner-nav a,.tco-member-nav a{padding:12px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.12)}.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta{margin:8px 0 0;text-align:center}.tco-plain-grid,.tco-plain-grid.two,.tco-footer-grid,.tco-footer-legal{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tco-purchase-summary dl{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}.tco-purchase-summary dd{margin-bottom:12px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto!important}*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}}
body.tco-member-environment .tco-site-header-clean,
body.tco-member-environment .tco-site-nav-clean,
body.tco-member-environment > footer:not(.tco-member-footer){display:none!important}


/* ===== /assets/outer-header-earl.css ===== */
/* Earl-derived public ecosystem header: white sticky banner, logo asset and pill tabs. */
.tco-public-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(7,22,47,.06);backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.tco-public-header-shell{width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px);margin:auto}
.tco-public-header-inner{min-height:86px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}
.tco-public-brand{display:block;flex:0 1 auto}
.tco-public-brand img{display:block;width:310px;height:auto;max-width:100%}
.tco-public-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
.tco-public-nav a{text-decoration:none;color:#233c5b;font-size:13px;font-weight:750;padding:10px 13px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap}
.tco-public-nav a:hover,.tco-public-nav a.active{background:#edf2f7;color:#07162f}
.tco-public-nav .cta{background:#07162f;color:#fff}
.tco-public-nav .cta:hover,.tco-public-nav .cta.active{background:#0c2343;color:#fff}
.tco-public-menu{display:none;background:none;border:0;font-size:28px;line-height:1;color:#07162f;cursor:pointer;padding:8px;border-radius:8px}
.tco-public-menu:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(200,163,92,.55);outline-offset:3px}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .tco-public-menu{display:block}
  .tco-public-header-inner{position:relative}
  .tco-public-nav{display:none;position:absolute;top:86px;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dce2e8;border-radius:18px;padding:18px;box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(7,22,47,.12);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .tco-public-nav.open{display:flex}
  .tco-public-nav a{text-align:center;font-size:14px}
  .tco-public-brand img{width:250px}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .tco-public-header-shell{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1160px)}
  .tco-public-header-inner{min-height:74px}
  .tco-public-nav{top:74px}
  .tco-public-brand img{width:210px}
}


/* ===== /assets/site-shell-unification.css ===== */
/* The Careful Optimist shared website shell — 06 August 2026. */
:root{--tco-shell-navy:#16273b;--tco-shell-deep:#0b1826;--tco-shell-gold:#cba85a;--tco-shell-bright:#e6c97e;--tco-shell-cream:#f4ead6;--tco-shell-muted:#9fb0c4}

/* The inner and member banners now use the same clean white brand asset treatment as the outer ecosystem. */
.tco-inner-header,.tco-member-header{position:sticky!important;top:0!important;z-index:1100!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.98)!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8!important;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(7,22,47,.06)!important;backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{box-sizing:border-box;width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px)!important;max-width:none!important;min-height:86px!important;margin:0 auto!important;padding:0!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:space-between!important;gap:30px!important}
.tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{display:block!important;width:310px!important;max-width:100%!important;max-height:none!important;height:auto!important;object-fit:contain!important;background:transparent!important}
.tco-inner-nav,.tco-member-nav{position:sticky!important;top:86px!important;z-index:1090!important;background:#fffdf8!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.42)!important;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(7,22,47,.035)}

/* Minimal branded shell used on confirmation and delivery pages. */
.tco-transaction-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1100;background:rgba(255,255,255,.98);border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(7,22,47,.06);backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.tco-transaction-header-inner{box-sizing:border-box;width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px);min-height:86px;margin:auto;display:flex;align-items:center}
.tco-transaction-brand{display:block}.tco-transaction-brand img{display:block;width:310px;max-width:100%;height:auto}

/* One governed footer structure. Link groups vary by environment; legal details do not. */
.tco-site-footer{box-sizing:border-box;background:var(--tco-shell-deep)!important;color:var(--tco-shell-muted)!important;padding:52px 24px 42px!important;text-align:left!important;font-size:14px!important}
.tco-site-footer *{box-sizing:border-box}.tco-site-footer-wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}.tco-site-footer-title{color:var(--tco-shell-cream);font:600 31px/1.1 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif}.tco-site-footer-tag{color:var(--tco-shell-bright);font:italic 18px/1.4 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;margin:7px 0 26px}.tco-site-footer-groups{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:28px}.tco-site-footer-groups--outer{grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr}.tco-site-footer-groups--transaction{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;max-width:720px}.tco-site-footer h3{color:var(--tco-shell-cream)!important;font:700 12px/1.4 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif!important;letter-spacing:.1em!important;text-transform:uppercase!important;margin:0 0 12px!important}.tco-site-footer a{display:block;color:var(--tco-shell-bright)!important;text-decoration:none!important;margin:8px 0!important}.tco-site-footer a:hover,.tco-site-footer a:focus{text-decoration:underline!important}.tco-site-footer-legal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr;gap:28px;margin-top:30px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.28);line-height:1.65}.tco-site-footer-legal strong{display:block;color:var(--tco-shell-cream);margin-bottom:7px}.tco-site-footer-legal span{display:block}.tco-site-footer-legal address{font-style:normal}.tco-site-footer-email{display:inline-block!important;margin-top:8px!important}

/* Thank-you page: explicit contrast and first-read structure. */
.ty-page{background:#f7f2e8;color:#16273b}.ty-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 40px),980px);margin:auto}.ty-hero{padding:82px 0 76px;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#07162f,#0c2343);color:#fff}.ty-hero .eyebrow{color:#d7ad4f!important}.ty-hero h1{color:#f7f0df!important;font-family:Georgia,serif!important;font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,68px)!important;line-height:1.05!important;margin:0 0 22px!important;max-width:900px}.ty-hero p{font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#d9e4f1!important;max-width:790px}.ty-hero .ty-email-instruction{color:#fff!important;font-weight:650}.ty-section{padding:72px 0}.ty-section--cream{background:#efe2c5}.ty-section h2{color:#0c2343!important;font:600 clamp(34px,4.4vw,50px)/1.08 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;margin:0 0 18px}.ty-lead{font-size:18px;line-height:1.68;max-width:820px;color:#41546b}.ty-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:30px}.ty-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dce2e8;border-top:4px solid #cba85a;border-radius:18px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 14px 35px rgba(7,22,47,.06)}.ty-card h3{color:#0c2343!important;font-size:24px;margin:0 0 10px}.ty-card p{color:#41546b;line-height:1.65}.ty-outcome{margin-top:28px;background:#0c2343;border:1px solid #cba85a;border-radius:18px;padding:30px;color:#f4ead6}.ty-outcome h3{color:#e6c97e!important;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:28px}.ty-outcome ul{margin:0;padding-left:22px;columns:2;column-gap:44px}.ty-outcome li{break-inside:avoid;margin:9px 0;line-height:1.5}.ty-reassurance{margin-top:26px;padding:18px 20px;background:#fff;border-left:4px solid #cba85a;color:#41546b}.ty-bridge{background:#fff;border:1px solid #cba85a;border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,48px);box-shadow:0 14px 35px rgba(7,22,47,.06)}.ty-bridge p{color:#41546b;font-size:17px;line-height:1.72;max-width:850px}.ty-bridge .btn{margin-top:10px}.ty-search-term{white-space:nowrap;color:#e6c97e;font-weight:700}

@media(max-width:980px){.tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1160px)!important}.tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{width:250px!important}}
@media(max-width:760px){.tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{min-height:74px!important}.tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{width:210px!important}.tco-inner-nav,.tco-member-nav{top:74px!important}.tco-transaction-header-inner{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1160px);min-height:74px}.tco-transaction-brand img{width:210px}.tco-site-footer-groups,.tco-site-footer-groups--outer,.tco-site-footer-groups--transaction,.tco-site-footer-legal{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ty-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ty-outcome ul{columns:1}.ty-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),980px)}}

/* Thank-you delivery confirmation and email-correction modal — 06 August 2026. */
.ty-delivery-card{max-width:790px;margin:25px 0 24px;padding:25px 27px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(230,201,126,.48);border-radius:16px}.ty-delivery-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:170px 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}.ty-delivery-row:last-of-type{border-bottom:0}.ty-delivery-label{color:#e6c97e;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase}.ty-delivery-row strong{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:19px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.ty-delivery-row a{display:block;color:#e6c97e!important;margin-top:3px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.ty-correction-prompt{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:12px 18px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#d9e4f1}.ty-correction-button{appearance:none;border:1px solid #e6c97e;border-radius:7px;background:transparent;color:#e6c97e;padding:11px 15px;font:700 12px/1.2 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer}.ty-correction-button:hover,.ty-correction-button:focus{background:#e6c97e;color:#07162f;outline:2px solid transparent}.ty-modal[hidden]{display:none}.ty-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:3000;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:22px}.ty-modal-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(4,13,26,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}.ty-modal-dialog{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(100%,660px);max-height:calc(100vh - 44px);overflow:auto;background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid #cba85a;border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(25px,5vw,42px);box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.34)}.ty-modal-dialog h2{color:#0c2343!important;font:600 clamp(32px,4.4vw,45px)/1.08 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;margin:0 42px 14px 0}.ty-modal-intro{color:#41546b;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:24px}.ty-modal-close{position:absolute;right:18px;top:14px;width:42px;height:42px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:#0c2343;color:#fff;font-size:28px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer}.ty-correction-form{margin:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border:1px solid #dce2e8!important}.ty-correction-form .guide-form-status{margin:16px 0 0}.ty-correction-form .guide-form-status.is-error{color:#8f1f1f}.ty-correction-success h3{color:#0c2343!important;font:600 31px/1.14 'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif}.ty-correction-success strong{display:block;margin:12px 0 18px;color:#0c2343;font-size:19px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.ty-correction-success p{color:#41546b}.ty-modal-open{overflow:hidden}@media(max-width:620px){.ty-delivery-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:5px}.ty-modal{padding:10px}.ty-modal-dialog{max-height:calc(100vh - 20px);border-radius:14px;padding:25px 18px}.ty-correction-prompt{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}}

/* Header and navigation hardening — 06 August 2026, pass 4.
   This block deliberately owns the complete inner/member shell so every page
   renders the same banner and tabs even when older page CSS is cached or absent. */
.tco-inner-header,.tco-member-header{
  display:block!important;
  width:100%!important;
  position:sticky!important;
  top:0!important;
  z-index:1100!important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.985)!important;
  border:0!important;
  border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8!important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(7,22,47,.06)!important;
}
.tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{
  box-sizing:border-box!important;
  width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px)!important;
  max-width:1160px!important;
  min-height:86px!important;
  margin:0 auto!important;
  padding:0!important;
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:center!important;
  justify-content:space-between!important;
  gap:30px!important;
}
.tco-inner-brand>a,.tco-member-brand>a{display:block!important;line-height:0!important;text-decoration:none!important;flex:0 1 auto!important}
.tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{
  display:block!important;
  width:310px!important;
  max-width:100%!important;
  max-height:none!important;
  height:auto!important;
  margin:0!important;
  padding:0!important;
  object-fit:contain!important;
  background:transparent!important;
}
.tco-menu-button{
  display:none!important;
  appearance:none!important;
  border:1px solid var(--tco-shell-navy)!important;
  background:var(--tco-shell-navy)!important;
  color:var(--tco-shell-cream)!important;
  padding:10px 14px!important;
  border-radius:5px!important;
  font:700 12px/1.2 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif!important;
  text-transform:uppercase!important;
  letter-spacing:.08em!important;
  cursor:pointer!important;
}
.tco-inner-nav,.tco-member-nav{
  display:block!important;
  width:100%!important;
  position:sticky!important;
  top:86px!important;
  z-index:1090!important;
  background:#fffdf8!important;
  border:0!important;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.42)!important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(7,22,47,.035)!important;
  color:var(--tco-shell-navy)!important;
}
.tco-inner-nav-inner,.tco-member-nav-inner{
  box-sizing:border-box!important;
  width:min(calc(100% - 36px),1180px)!important;
  max-width:1180px!important;
  min-height:46px!important;
  margin:0 auto!important;
  padding:0!important;
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:center!important;
  justify-content:center!important;
  flex-direction:row!important;
  flex-wrap:wrap!important;
  gap:4px!important;
  background:transparent!important;
}
.tco-inner-nav a,.tco-member-nav a{
  box-sizing:border-box!important;
  display:block!important;
  margin:0!important;
  padding:14px 13px 11px!important;
  color:var(--tco-shell-navy)!important;
  background:transparent!important;
  text-decoration:none!important;
  text-transform:uppercase!important;
  letter-spacing:.075em!important;
  font:700 11.5px/1.25 Barlow,Arial,sans-serif!important;
  border:0!important;
  border-bottom:3px solid transparent!important;
  border-radius:0!important;
  white-space:nowrap!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}
.tco-inner-nav a:hover,.tco-inner-nav a:focus,.tco-inner-nav a[aria-current="page"],
.tco-member-nav a:hover,.tco-member-nav a:focus,.tco-member-nav a[aria-current="page"]{
  color:#8f6c22!important;
  border-bottom-color:var(--tco-shell-gold)!important;
  outline:none!important;
}
.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta{
  margin-left:8px!important;
  padding:10px 15px!important;
  color:var(--tco-shell-cream)!important;
  background:var(--tco-shell-navy)!important;
  border:1px solid var(--tco-shell-navy)!important;
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--tco-shell-deep)!important;
  border-radius:5px!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}
.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta:hover,.tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta:focus{
  color:var(--tco-shell-cream)!important;
  background:var(--tco-shell-deep)!important;
  border-color:var(--tco-shell-deep)!important;
}

/* Keep the sender name and sender address together in the value column. */
.ty-delivery-value{min-width:0!important;display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:flex-start!important;gap:8px!important}
.ty-delivery-value strong{margin:0!important}
.ty-delivery-value .ty-sender-email{
  display:inline-block!important;
  width:auto!important;
  margin:0!important;
  color:#e6c97e!important;
  white-space:nowrap!important;
  overflow-wrap:normal!important;
  word-break:normal!important;
  line-height:1.35!important;
}

@media(max-width:760px){
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  .tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{width:210px!important}
  .tco-menu-button{display:block!important;flex:0 0 auto!important}
  .tco-inner-nav,.tco-member-nav{top:74px!important}
  .tco-inner-nav-inner,.tco-member-nav-inner{
    width:100%!important;
    min-height:0!important;
    display:none!important;
    flex-direction:column!important;
    align-items:stretch!important;
    justify-content:flex-start!important;
    flex-wrap:nowrap!important;
    gap:0!important;
    padding:8px 18px 16px!important;
  }
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  .tco-inner-nav a,.tco-member-nav a{
    width:100%!important;
    padding:12px 4px!important;
    white-space:normal!important;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.12)!important;
  }
  .tco-inner-nav .tco-nav-cta{margin:8px 0 0!important;text-align:center!important;border-bottom:3px solid var(--tco-shell-deep)!important}
}
@media(max-width:430px){
  .tco-inner-brand img,.tco-member-brand img{width:185px!important}
  .tco-menu-button{padding:9px 11px!important;font-size:11px!important}
  .ty-delivery-value .ty-sender-email{font-size:15px!important;letter-spacing:-.01em!important}
}



/* Final visual refinement pass — 06 August 2026 */
.ty-person-name{color:#e6c97e!important}
.closer-editorial>h3{color:#f7ead7!important}
.comparison-row .comparison-check{color:#2f7d4a!important;font-size:1.38rem!important;line-height:1!important;font-weight:800!important}
.comparison-row .comparison-none{color:#687480!important;font-size:1.05rem!important;font-weight:700!important}

/* The four-part Complete Guide sequence is deliberately balanced 2 x 2. */
.tco-plain-grid.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important}

/* Professional purchase-form layout and natural-height checkout panel. */
.tco-buy-book-page .section.cream>.wrap.grid-2{align-items:start!important}
.tco-buy-book-page .payment-capture,.tco-buy-book-page .payment-panel{height:auto!important;align-self:start!important}
.tco-buy-book-page .payment-capture .checkbox-line{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:22px minmax(0,1fr)!important;gap:12px!important;align-items:start!important}
.tco-buy-book-page .payment-capture .checkbox-line>input{width:18px!important;height:18px!important;margin:4px 0 0!important}
.tco-buy-book-page .agreement-copy{display:block!important;min-width:0!important;font-weight:400!important;line-height:1.6!important}
.tco-buy-book-page .agreement-copy a{display:inline!important;white-space:normal!important}
.tco-buy-book-page .field-title{display:block;font-weight:700}
.tco-buy-book-page .field-help{display:block;margin:3px 0 7px;color:#80631f;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35}
.tco-buy-book-page .payment-panel{min-height:0!important}

/* Governed breathing room below the inner tab bar. */
.tco-page-how-circle .tco-inner-nav+main>.hero{padding-top:42px!important}
.tco-page-how-circle .tco-inner-nav+main>.hero>.wrap{padding-top:0!important}

/* Ensure all dark editorial surfaces keep readable headings. */
.closer-editorial h3,.closer-editorial h4,.section.dark h1,.section.dark h2,.section.dark h3,.section.dark h4{color:#f7ead7!important}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .tco-plain-grid.two{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .tco-buy-book-page .payment-capture,.tco-buy-book-page .payment-panel{padding:26px 22px!important}
  .tco-page-how-circle .tco-inner-nav+main>.hero{padding-top:34px!important}
}


/* Full-site balance and shell harmonisation — 12 August 2026. */
/* Public, inner, member and transaction banners share the same width, height and logo scale. */
.tco-public-header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.985)!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8!important;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(7,22,47,.06)!important}
.tco-public-header-shell{box-sizing:border-box!important;width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px)!important;max-width:1160px!important}
.tco-public-header-inner{min-height:86px!important;gap:30px!important}
.tco-public-brand img{width:310px!important;max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important}
.tco-transaction-header{display:block!important;width:100%!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.985)!important;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8!important;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(7,22,47,.06)!important}
.tco-transaction-header-inner{box-sizing:border-box!important;width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px)!important;max-width:1160px!important;min-height:86px!important;margin:0 auto!important;padding:0!important}
.tco-transaction-brand{display:block!important;line-height:0!important}.tco-transaction-brand img{display:block!important;width:310px!important;max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important}
/* Consistent section rhythm without flattening deliberate hero/editorial variations. */
main>.section:not(.hero),main>.tco-plain-section{scroll-margin-top:150px}
.section>.wrap,.section>.narrow,.hero>.wrap,.tco-plain-section>.tco-plain-wrap{box-sizing:border-box}
/* Balanced three-card member row used by Closer Access. */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
/* Four-offer orientation row on the Circle page. */
.orientation-grid-four{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))!important;gap:18px!important}
/* Transaction pages use the governed legal footer rather than a separate visual system. */
.payment-thanks .tco-site-footer{margin-top:0!important}.payment-thanks .tco-site-footer span{display:block}.payment-thanks .tco-site-footer a{display:block}
@media(max-width:1040px){.orientation-grid-four{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important}.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:980px){.tco-public-header-shell{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1160px)!important}.tco-public-brand img{width:250px!important}}
@media(max-width:760px){.tco-public-header-inner,.tco-transaction-header-inner{min-height:74px!important}.tco-public-brand img,.tco-transaction-brand img{width:210px!important}.tco-transaction-header-inner{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1160px)!important}.orientation-grid-four,.grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}}
@media(max-width:430px){.tco-public-brand img,.tco-transaction-brand img{width:185px!important}}


/* ===== /assets/outer-ecosystem-2026.css ===== */

/* The Careful Optimist — Outer Ecosystem 2026
   Design direction: hopeful, human, intelligent, calm, specific, inspectable.
   Premium through intelligence rather than ornament. */
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.oe-four-class,.oe-four-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:35px}.oe-four-class article,.oe-four-step article{padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--oe-line);background:#fff;border-radius:14px}.oe-four-class h3,.oe-four-step h3{font-size:25px}.oe-question-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:34px}.oe-boundary-box{margin-top:35px;padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--oe-line);border-left:4px solid var(--oe-gold);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;background:var(--oe-soft)}.oe-source-line{margin:18px 0;padding:12px 15px;background:var(--oe-soft);border-radius:9px;font-size:14px;color:var(--oe-muted)}.oe-source-line a{font-weight:800}.oe-source-line--dark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#dce4ed}.oe-source-line--dark a{color:#f0d99b}.oe-public-record{display:grid;grid-template-columns:40px 1fr;gap:8px 15px;margin:30px 0}.oe-public-record span{color:var(--oe-gold);font-weight:900}.oe-public-record p{margin:0}.oe-two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}.oe-boundary-list{display:grid;gap:12px;padding-left:22px}.oe-boundary-list--dark li{color:#fff}
.oe-four-door-visual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px;margin:42px auto 26px;max-width:720px}.oe-four-door-visual span{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;aspect-ratio:3/4;border:2px solid var(--oe-gold);border-radius:100px 100px 10px 10px;background:#fff;color:var(--oe-navy);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:45px}.oe-door-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}.oe-door-card{padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--oe-line);border-top:4px solid var(--oe-gold);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(7,22,47,.04)}.oe-door-card h2{font-size:36px}.oe-door-num,.oe-door-type{display:block}.oe-door-num{color:var(--oe-gold);font-size:12px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em}.oe-door-type{margin:4px 0 10px;color:var(--oe-muted);font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.oe-price{margin:16px 0 22px;color:var(--oe-navy);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:38px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.05}.oe-price small,.oe-price span{font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--oe-muted)}.oe-door-card ul{padding-left:20px}.oe-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin-top:30px}.oe-compare{width:100%;min-width:780px;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff}.oe-compare th,.oe-compare td{padding:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--oe-line);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.oe-compare thead th{background:var(--oe-navy);color:#fff}.oe-compare tbody th{color:var(--oe-navy)}.oe-door-picker{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;margin:30px 0}.oe-door-picker button{min-height:72px;padding:15px 17px;border:1px solid var(--oe-line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:var(--oe-navy);font:inherit;font-weight:800;text-align:left;cursor:pointer}.oe-door-picker button span{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;color:var(--oe-gold);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase}.oe-door-picker button.is-selected{border-color:var(--oe-gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(176,138,69,.14)}.oe-form--single{margin-top:28px}.oe-door-card .oe-door-select{margin-top:14px}
.oe-matter-grid article{padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--oe-line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff}.oe-matter-grid blockquote{margin:24px 0;padding:18px 0 18px 22px;border-left:3px solid var(--oe-gold);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:27px}.oe-question-lines{display:grid;gap:10px;margin:32px 0}.oe-question-lines span{padding:14px 17px;border-left:3px solid var(--oe-gold);background:#fff}.oe-section--team{background:#f7f5f0}.oe-team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:34px}.oe-team-grid article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:135px 1fr;gap:24px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--oe-line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff}.oe-team-grid img{width:135px;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px}.oe-team-grid h3{margin-bottom:4px}.oe-team-grid span{display:block;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--oe-gold);font-size:12px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.oe-team-grid strong{display:block;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--oe-line);color:var(--oe-navy)}.oe-not-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:30px}.oe-not-grid article{background:var(--oe-soft)}
.oe-faq-wrap{max-width:900px}.oe-faq{border-bottom:1px solid var(--oe-line)}.oe-faq summary{cursor:pointer;padding:22px 48px 22px 0;position:relative;color:var(--oe-navy);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;list-style:none}.oe-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.oe-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:4px;top:21px;color:var(--oe-gold);font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:28px}.oe-faq[open] summary::after{content:'–'}.oe-faq>div{padding:0 0 23px;max-width:800px}.oe-faq>div p{margin-bottom:10px}
.oe-section--cta{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f3f1eb,#fffdf8);border-block:1px solid var(--oe-line)}.oe-secondary-route{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;font-size:14px}.oe-secondary-route a{font-weight:800;color:var(--oe-navy)}
@media(max-width:1000px){.oe-hero-grid,.oe-form-layout,.oe-claim-layout,.oe-proof-preview,.oe-founder-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-hero-book,.oe-book{max-width:320px}.oe-founder-layout figure{position:static;max-width:280px}.oe-six-grid,.oe-feature-grid,.oe-method-grid,.oe-category-grid,.oe-principle-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.oe-four-class,.oe-four-step{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.oe-question-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-four-door-visual{max-width:580px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 30px),1160px)}.oe-section{padding:70px 0}.oe-hero{padding:64px 0 70px}.oe-page-hero{padding:66px 0 62px}.oe-body{font-size:16px}.oe-body h1{font-size:clamp(42px,12vw,60px)}.oe-body h2{font-size:clamp(32px,9vw,44px)}.oe-six-grid,.oe-feature-grid,.oe-method-grid,.oe-category-grid,.oe-principle-grid,.oe-two-col,.oe-door-grid,.oe-three-options,.oe-not-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-fields{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-two-voices{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-four-class,.oe-four-step{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-door-picker{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-four-door-visual{gap:7px}.oe-four-door-visual span{font-size:32px}.oe-team-grid article{grid-template-columns:100px 1fr}.oe-team-grid img{width:100px}.oe-pull{justify-content:flex-start}.oe-form-layout{gap:45px}}
@media(max-width:520px){.oe-team-grid article{grid-template-columns:1fr}.oe-team-grid img{width:125px}.oe-three-line{display:grid}.oe-button{width:100%;text-align:center}.oe-four-door-visual span{font-size:26px}.oe-better-question{padding:24px}.oe-question{padding-left:18px}.oe-public-record{grid-template-columns:32px 1fr}}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Refinement pass — 17 August 2026
   Purpose: restore rhythm, reduce typographic scale, keep sections distinct,
   prevent the desktop header CTA from wrapping, and repair dark-section cards.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Global reading rhythm */
.oe-body{padding-bottom:0!important;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.67}
.oe-body h1,.oe-body h2,.oe-body h3{margin-top:0}
.oe-body h1{margin-bottom:24px;font-size:clamp(44px,5vw,66px);line-height:1.055;letter-spacing:-.022em}
.oe-body h2{margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(30px,3.25vw,45px);line-height:1.11;letter-spacing:-.012em}
.oe-body h3{margin-bottom:11px;font-size:clamp(21px,1.9vw,27px);line-height:1.19}
.oe-body p{margin:0 0 17px}
.oe-body li{line-height:1.58}
.oe-kicker{margin-bottom:13px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.15em}
.oe-lead{margin-bottom:19px;font-size:clamp(18px,1.65vw,21px);line-height:1.57}
.oe-signature{margin-top:22px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(24px,2.25vw,31px)}
.oe-center-note{margin-top:34px;font-size:clamp(20px,1.8vw,25px)}
.oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 52px),1160px)}
.oe-section{padding:80px 0}
main>.oe-section{border-top:1px solid #e6e1d8}
.oe-section--soft{background:#f2f0e9}
.oe-section--video{background:#fff;border-block:1px solid #e1ddd4}
.oe-section--navy{border-top-color:#07162f}
.oe-section--form{background:#fff}
.oe-section--founder{background:#f5f2eb}

/* Hero: distinct thought beats rather than one uninterrupted cream field */
.oe-hero{padding:70px 0 78px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf8 0%,#f6f2ea 100%)}
.oe-hero-grid{gap:60px}
.oe-hero h1{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:28px}
.oe-hero .oe-lead{margin-bottom:10px}
.oe-hero-question{margin:38px 0 18px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid #d9d4ca;font-size:clamp(28px,2.85vw,40px);line-height:1.14}
.oe-question{margin:20px 0 24px;padding:15px 0 15px 24px;font-size:clamp(27px,2.45vw,35px)}
.oe-thesis{margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:21px;padding-top:31px;border-top:1px solid #d9d4ca;font-size:clamp(28px,2.75vw,40px);line-height:1.15}
.oe-actions{margin:27px 0 14px}
.oe-hero-book{max-width:325px}
.oe-hero-book figcaption,.oe-book figcaption{margin-top:15px}

/* Interior page heroes */
.oe-page-hero{padding:70px 0 68px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf8,#f6f2ea)}
.oe-page-hero .oe-narrow{max-width:920px}
.oe-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,4.35vw,58px);line-height:1.075;margin-bottom:24px}
.oe-page-hero h2{margin-top:30px;font-size:clamp(28px,2.9vw,39px)}

/* Buttons: calm, compact and consistent */
.oe-button{min-height:48px;padding:13px 20px;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.035em}
.oe-button--wide{border-radius:9px}

/* Video and graphic spacing */
.oe-video{margin:30px 0 26px;border-radius:15px}
.oe-pull{margin:22px 0 24px}
.oe-transcript{margin-top:24px}

/* Cards: less oversized, more breathable */
.oe-six-grid,.oe-feature-grid,.oe-method-grid,.oe-category-grid,.oe-principle-grid{gap:18px;margin-top:30px}
.oe-six-grid article,.oe-feature-grid article,.oe-method-grid article,.oe-category-grid article,.oe-principle-grid article,.oe-question-grid article,.oe-not-grid article{padding:22px 23px;border-radius:13px}
.oe-six-grid h3,.oe-feature-grid h3,.oe-method-grid h3,.oe-category-grid h3,.oe-principle-grid h3{margin-bottom:9px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.18}
.oe-six-grid span,.oe-method-grid span,.oe-four-step span,.oe-path-grid span{margin-bottom:12px}
.oe-callout{margin-top:32px;padding:25px 29px}
.oe-better-question{margin-top:40px;padding:24px 29px}
.oe-better-question strong{font-size:clamp(25px,2.5vw,34px)}
.oe-evidence-card{padding:29px}
.oe-big-number{margin:22px 0 14px;font-size:45px}
.oe-proof-preview{gap:48px}
.oe-inspect-card{padding:29px}
.oe-two-voices{margin:28px 0}
.oe-two-voices>div{padding:21px}
.oe-two-voices strong{font-size:30px}
.oe-principle{margin:28px 0;padding:20px 0 20px 24px;font-size:clamp(26px,2.5vw,34px)}

/* Repair the About-page trust cards on the navy surface. */
.oe-section--navy .oe-principle-grid article{background:#fffdf8;border-color:#d9d4ca;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.11)}
.oe-section--navy .oe-principle-grid article h3{color:var(--oe-navy)!important}
.oe-section--navy .oe-principle-grid article p{color:var(--oe-ink)!important}

/* Founder and team balance */
.oe-founder-layout{grid-template-columns:245px minmax(0,1fr);gap:48px}
.oe-founder-layout figure{top:102px}
.oe-founder-layout blockquote{margin:22px 0;padding:15px 0 15px 20px;font-size:clamp(25px,2.4vw,32px)}
.oe-matter-grid article{padding:27px}
.oe-matter-grid blockquote{font-size:24px}
.oe-team-grid{gap:18px;margin-top:28px}
.oe-team-grid article{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;gap:21px;padding:21px}
.oe-team-grid img{width:120px}
.oe-team-grid h3{font-size:25px}

/* Bigger Picture */
.oe-four-door-visual{margin:34px auto 22px}
.oe-four-door-visual span{font-size:39px}
.oe-door-grid{gap:18px}
.oe-door-card{padding:28px 29px}
.oe-door-card h2{font-size:31px;line-height:1.12}
.oe-door-card h3{font-size:22px;margin-top:22px}
.oe-price{margin:13px 0 18px;font-size:34px}
.oe-table-wrap{margin-top:25px}
.oe-compare th,.oe-compare td{padding:14px}
.oe-door-picker{margin:25px 0}
.oe-door-picker button{position:relative;min-height:68px;padding:13px 48px 13px 16px}
.oe-door-picker button.is-selected::after{content:'✓';position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);display:grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--oe-navy);color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:900}

/* FAQ should read as questions, not display headlines. */
.oe-faq summary{padding:19px 44px 19px 0;font-size:23px;line-height:1.3}
.oe-faq summary::after{top:17px;font-size:25px}
.oe-faq>div{padding:0 0 20px}

/* Form rhythm and preselected consent visual. */
.oe-form-layout{gap:58px}
.oe-form{margin-top:24px}
.oe-consent{margin:16px 0 19px}
.oe-consent input{width:19px;height:19px}
.oe-three-line{margin-top:17px}

/* Desktop header: CTA remains on the same horizontal line, at the far right. */
@media(min-width:1161px){
  .tco-public-header-shell{width:min(calc(100% - 36px),1240px)!important;max-width:1240px!important}
  .tco-public-header-inner{min-height:82px!important;gap:22px!important}
  .tco-public-brand img{width:270px!important}
  .tco-public-nav{display:flex!important;flex-wrap:nowrap!important;gap:5px!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:flex-end!important}
  .tco-public-nav a{padding:9px 10px!important;font-size:12px!important}
  .tco-public-nav .cta{margin-left:4px!important;padding:10px 14px!important;flex:0 0 auto!important}
  .tco-public-menu{display:none!important}
}
@media(max-width:1160px){
  .tco-public-header-shell{width:min(calc(100% - 30px),1160px)!important}
  .tco-public-header-inner{position:relative!important;min-height:82px!important}
  .tco-public-brand img{width:255px!important}
  .tco-public-menu{display:block!important}
  .tco-public-nav{display:none!important;position:absolute!important;top:82px!important;left:0!important;right:0!important;background:#fff!important;border:1px solid #dce2e8!important;border-radius:16px!important;padding:16px!important;box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(7,22,47,.12)!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:stretch!important;gap:4px!important}
  .tco-public-nav.open{display:flex!important}
  .tco-public-nav a{text-align:center!important;font-size:14px!important}
  .tco-public-nav .cta{margin:6px 0 0!important}
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 30px),1160px)}
  .oe-section{padding:58px 0}
  .oe-hero{padding:52px 0 58px}
  .oe-page-hero{padding:54px 0 52px}
  .oe-body{font-size:16px}
  .oe-body h1{font-size:clamp(38px,10.7vw,50px)}
  .oe-body h2{font-size:clamp(29px,8vw,38px)}
  .oe-body h3{font-size:clamp(21px,6vw,25px)}
  .oe-hero-question,.oe-thesis{margin-top:30px;padding-top:25px}
  .oe-founder-layout{gap:36px}
  .oe-form-layout{gap:38px}
  .tco-public-header-inner{min-height:74px!important}
  .tco-public-brand img{width:210px!important}
  .tco-public-nav{top:74px!important}
}

@media(max-width:520px){
  .oe-button{width:100%;text-align:center}
  .oe-team-grid article{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .oe-team-grid img{width:118px}
  .oe-door-card{padding:24px 22px}
  .oe-question{padding-left:16px}
}


/* ========================================================================
   OUTER VISUAL SYSTEM v3 — 17 August 2026
   Light Inner System: borrow the inner site's discipline and rhythm without
   copying its corporate weight. Simpler, warmer, more editorial, more visible.
   Governing editorial idea: Poster -> Pocket. Show rather than over-explain.
   ======================================================================== */
:root{
  --oe-paper:#fbf8f2;
  --oe-parchment:#eee3cd;
  --oe-warm:#f5efe4;
  --oe-white:#ffffff;
  --oe-line:#d9d0c1;
  --oe-line-soft:#e7dfd2;
  --oe-navy:#0b1d34;
  --oe-navy2:#17314e;
  --oe-ink:#1d2d40;
  --oe-muted:#667383;
  --oe-gold:#ad8741;
  --oe-gold2:#d6bd82;
  --oe-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(10,29,52,.075);
}

/* Chapters, not stacked content blocks. */
.oe-body main>.oe-section,
.oe-body main>.oe-chapter{border-top:0!important;border-bottom:0!important}
.oe-chapter{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.oe-chapter--paper{background:var(--oe-paper)!important}
.oe-chapter--white,.oe-section--white{background:var(--oe-white)!important}
.oe-chapter--parchment,.oe-section--parchment{background:var(--oe-parchment)!important}
.oe-section--warm{background:var(--oe-warm)!important}
.oe-chapter--major{padding:92px 0!important}
.oe-chapter--standard{padding:72px 0!important}
.oe-chapter--bridge{padding:50px 0!important}
.oe-chapter--major + .oe-chapter--major,
.oe-chapter--standard + .oe-chapter--standard,
.oe-chapter--major + .oe-chapter--standard,
.oe-chapter--standard + .oe-chapter--major{box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(11,29,52,.04)}
.oe-section--navy{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0a1b31,#102944)!important}
.oe-section--navy::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%,rgba(214,189,130,.08),transparent 30%);pointer-events:none}
.oe-section--navy>.oe-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* Typography: less display, more editorial control. */
.oe-body{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.66}
.oe-body h1{font-size:clamp(42px,4.75vw,64px);line-height:1.06}
.oe-body h2{font-size:clamp(29px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.12}
.oe-body h3{font-size:clamp(20px,1.75vw,25px);line-height:1.2}
.oe-lead{font-size:clamp(18px,1.55vw,21px);line-height:1.58}
.oe-kicker{margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--oe-gold);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.17em}
.oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 56px),1160px)}
.oe-narrow{max-width:820px}
.oe-max{max-width:760px}

/* Hero: one coherent opening composition, then a real visual break. */
.oe-hero{padding:76px 0 84px!important;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbf8f2 0%,#f7f0e4 100%)!important}
.oe-hero-grid{gap:70px}
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/* The Careful Optimist — outer ecosystem finesse pass — 19 Aug 2026
   Governing visual rule: same disciplined family, stronger breathing room,
   photographic heroes fade into the copy field instead of sitting in hard blocks. */

/* ---------- START HERE: reduce visual congestion in the middle chapters ---------- */
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.oe-method-prototype .mp-success-grid{gap:20px!important;margin-top:42px!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-categories{padding-top:104px!important;padding-bottom:108px!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-category-list{margin-top:42px!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-category-row{padding:23px 4px!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-decisions{padding-top:108px!important;padding-bottom:112px!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-decision-grid{gap:24px!important;margin-top:46px!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-boundary{padding-top:96px!important;padding-bottom:100px!important}

/* Proof: preserve evidence discipline, reduce the feeling of stacked report blocks. */
.oe-proof-prototype .oe-section{padding-top:94px!important;padding-bottom:98px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-proof-classes{padding-top:104px!important;padding-bottom:108px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .oe-four-class{margin-top:44px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .oe-four-class article{padding:34px 28px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-genius-record{padding-top:108px!important;padding-bottom:112px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-genius-record .oe-narrow{max-width:880px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-genius-method{padding-top:94px!important;padding-bottom:100px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .oe-four-step{margin-top:42px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .oe-four-step article{padding:34px 30px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-public-record{padding-top:98px!important;padding-bottom:102px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .oe-public-record{margin-top:40px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-fed-alignment{padding-top:108px!important;padding-bottom:112px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-evidence-boundary{padding-top:100px!important;padding-bottom:104px!important}
.oe-proof-prototype .pp-synthesis{padding-top:100px!important;padding-bottom:104px!important}

/* ---------- BIGGER PICTURE: four doors become the hero object ---------- */
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero{
  position:relative!important;
  min-height:650px!important;
  padding:0!important;
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:stretch!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  isolation:isolate!important;
  background:#071a30!important;
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero>.oe-page-hero-image{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-3;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:60% 50%;
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,20,38,1) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,1) 50%,rgba(6,20,38,.98) 55%,rgba(6,20,38,.58) 68%,rgba(6,20,38,.16) 82%,rgba(6,20,38,.05) 100%);
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{
  width:min(calc(100% - 56px),1160px)!important;
  max-width:1160px!important;
  margin:auto!important;
  padding:84px 0 88px!important;
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-narrow{margin-left:0!important;max-width:650px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero h1,
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero h2,
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero p{color:#fff!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-lead{color:#eef3f6!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-kicker,
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-signature{color:#e1c27c!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-grid{align-items:stretch!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;height:100%!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card .oe-door-select{margin-top:auto!important;align-self:flex-start!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card>p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:22px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card ul{margin-bottom:24px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card h3{margin-top:26px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-section{padding-top:104px!important;padding-bottom:110px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-four-doors-video-section{padding-top:106px!important;padding-bottom:110px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-four-door-visual{margin-top:42px!important;margin-bottom:34px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-four-doors-video-section .oe-wrap{max-width:1180px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-four-doors-art{margin:46px auto 32px!important;max-width:1160px}
.oe-bigger .oe-four-doors-art img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(11,29,52,.16)}
.oe-bigger .oe-four-doors-caption{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto!important;text-align:center;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6}

/* ---------- ABOUT US: no invented hero person; use a confident navy opening ---------- */
.oe-about .oe-page-hero{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%,rgba(225,194,124,.12),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(145deg,#081a30,#102b48)!important;
  color:#fff!important;
  padding:96px 0 102px!important;
}
.oe-about .oe-page-hero .oe-narrow{max-width:980px!important}
.oe-about .oe-page-hero h1{color:#fff8eb!important;max-width:940px!important}
.oe-about .oe-page-hero .oe-lead,
.oe-about .oe-page-hero p{color:#dde6ee!important;max-width:880px!important}
.oe-about .oe-page-hero strong{color:#fff!important}
.oe-about .oe-page-hero .oe-kicker,
.oe-about .oe-page-hero .oe-signature{color:#e1c27c!important}

/* ---------- FAQ: a real hero moment + editorial question groups ---------- */
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero{
  position:relative!important;
  min-height:610px!important;
  padding:0!important;
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:stretch!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
  isolation:isolate!important;
  background:#071a30!important;
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero>.oe-page-hero-image{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-3;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 48%;
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,20,38,.98) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,.94) 36%,rgba(6,20,38,.60) 58%,rgba(6,20,38,.12) 79%,rgba(6,20,38,.02) 100%);
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{
  width:min(calc(100% - 56px),1160px)!important;
  max-width:1160px!important;
  margin:auto!important;
  padding:88px 0 92px!important;
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-narrow{margin-left:0!important;max-width:640px!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero h1{color:#fff8eb!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero p{color:#e2eaf0!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-kicker,
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-signature{color:#e1c27c!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-section{padding-top:104px!important;padding-bottom:108px!important;background:#fff!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-section .oe-wrap{max-width:1060px!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group{
  display:grid!important;
  grid-template-columns:230px minmax(0,1fr)!important;
  column-gap:58px!important;
  align-items:start!important;
  margin:0!important;
  padding:48px 0!important;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(11,29,52,.14);
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group:first-child{border-top:0!important;padding-top:0!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group>h2{
  grid-column:1!important;
  margin:0!important;
  padding:8px 0 0!important;
  border:0!important;
  color:#0b1d34!important;
  font-size:28px!important;
  line-height:1.12!important;
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group>h2:before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:44px;
  height:3px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  background:#b8892d;
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group>.oe-faq{grid-column:2!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq summary{padding:21px 48px 21px 0!important;font-size:21px!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-faq>div{padding-bottom:24px!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-section--cta{padding-top:82px!important;padding-bottom:86px!important}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-grid,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-grid{width:min(calc(100% - 42px),1160px)!important}
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-copy,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-copy{width:64%!important;padding:72px 0!important}
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-photo,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-photo{width:72%!important;right:-13%!important}
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 42px),1160px)!important}
  .oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group{grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,1fr)!important;column-gap:38px!important}
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-journey,
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-demo--whole-picture,
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-output,
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-proof{padding:74px 0 78px!important}
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-journey-details--script{margin-top:30px!important}
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-better-question{margin-top:36px!important;padding:24px!important}
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture{margin-top:30px!important}
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-output-intro{gap:30px!important;margin-bottom:32px!important}
  .oe-home-prototype .hp-proof-grid{gap:44px!important}

  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero{min-height:690px!important;align-items:flex-end!important}
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-grid,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-grid{width:min(calc(100% - 30px),1160px)!important;min-height:690px!important}
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-copy,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-copy{width:100%!important;padding:300px 0 54px!important}
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-photo,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-photo{top:0!important;left:0!important;right:0!important;width:100%!important;height:58%!important}
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-photo img,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-photo img{
    object-position:center 34%!important;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
  }
  .oe-method-prototype .mp-hero:before,
  .oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,20,38,.10) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,.32) 34%,rgba(6,20,38,.92) 63%,rgba(6,20,38,.99) 100%)}

  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero{min-height:700px!important;align-items:flex-end!important}
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero:before,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,20,38,.12) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,.34) 36%,rgba(6,20,38,.92) 65%,rgba(6,20,38,.99) 100%)}
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero>.oe-page-hero-image{object-position:70% center}
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero>.oe-page-hero-image{object-position:64% center}
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 30px),1160px)!important;padding:300px 0 54px!important}
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-narrow,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-narrow{max-width:none!important}

  .oe-about .oe-page-hero{padding:70px 0 74px!important}
  .oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group{display:block!important;padding:38px 0!important}
  .oe-faq-page .oe-faq-group>h2{margin-bottom:18px!important;padding-top:0!important}
}


/* ---------- 19 AUG FINAL-FINESSE CORRECTIONS (v2) ---------- */
/* Method hero: explicit contrast lock so generic dark heading rules cannot leak into the photographic hero. */
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-kicker{color:#e1c27c!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-hero-copy h1{color:#fff8eb!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-hero-copy h1 em{color:#e1c27c!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-hero-copy>p{color:#e7edf2!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-hero-lead{color:#fff0cf!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-hero-question{color:#fff5df!important;border-left-color:#e1c27c!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero .mp-hero-signature{color:#e1c27c!important}

/* Bigger Picture and FAQ: centred site wrapper + bounded copy column. Never use one element for both jobs. */
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap,
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{
  width:min(calc(100% - 56px),1160px)!important;
  max-width:1160px!important;
  margin-left:auto!important;
  margin-right:auto!important;
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-hero-copy,
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-hero-copy{
  max-width:650px!important;
  margin:0!important;
}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-hero-copy{max-width:640px!important}

/* About Us governance section: transparent editorial principles must stay readable on navy. */
.oe-about .oe-governance-section .oe-principle-grid article,
.oe-about .oe-governance-section .oe-principle-grid article h3,
.oe-about .oe-governance-section .oe-principle-grid article p{
  color:#f7f3e9!important;
}
.oe-about .oe-governance-section .oe-principle-grid article p{color:#dbe5ec!important}
.oe-about .oe-governance-section .oe-principle-grid article strong{color:#fff!important}

/* Script-aligned homepage micro-rhythm. */
.oe-home-prototype .hp-hope-line,
.oe-home-prototype .hp-hope-ground{
  margin-top:28px!important;
  color:#0b1d34;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(24px,2.3vw,31px);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.25;
}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-philosophy .hp-hope-ground{color:#fff0cf!important}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 42px),1160px)!important}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 30px),1160px)!important}
  .oe-bigger .oe-page-hero .oe-hero-copy,
  .oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero .oe-hero-copy{max-width:none!important}
}


/* ===== /assets/release-corrections-21-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* The Careful Optimist — focused visual/copy corrections — 21 Aug 2026
   Scope: contrast ownership, About hero, Decision Check orientation.
   Deliberately does not alter commerce, forms, API or webhook logic. */

/* 1) Inner secondary dark surfaces own their foreground colours. */
.is-section--navy h1,
.is-section--navy h2,
.is-section--navy h3,
.is-section--navy h4{color:#f7efe1!important}
.is-section--navy p,
.is-section--navy li{color:#d5e0ea!important}
.is-section--navy .is-eyebrow{color:#e8cc87!important}
.is-section--navy .is-source-list a{color:#e8cc87!important}

/* 2) Careful Circle: dark orientation and nested light panels own their text. */
.circle-orientation h2{color:#f7ead7!important}
.circle-orientation .eyebrow{color:#e6c97e!important}
.circle-orientation .lead{color:#d4dee7!important}
.closer-editorial .priority-opening-note,
.guided-editorial .priority-opening-note{color:#16273b!important}
.closer-editorial .priority-opening-note p,
.guided-editorial .priority-opening-note p{color:#394551!important}
.closer-editorial .priority-opening-note strong,
.guided-editorial .priority-opening-note strong{color:#16273b!important}
.closer-editorial .priority-opening-kicker,
.guided-editorial .priority-opening-kicker{color:#8a6d2f!important}
.closer-editorial .pricing-band{color:#16273b!important}
.closer-editorial .pricing-intro h4{color:#16273b!important}
.closer-editorial .billing-option{color:#16273b!important}
.closer-editorial .billing-option span{color:#394551!important}

/* 3) Inner About: quiet navy hero, no portrait wall. */
.is-about-hero{min-height:430px;background:#0b1a2a!important}
.is-about-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:0!important;padding:72px 0!important}
.is-about-hero__inner>div:first-child{max-width:830px}
.is-about-hero h1{max-width:830px}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .is-about-hero{min-height:0}
  .is-about-hero__inner{padding:58px 0!important}
}

/* 4) Secondary-entry framing for the complimentary Decision Check. */
.decision-check-orientation{margin:24px auto 26px;padding:18px 20px;border-left:4px solid #cba85a;background:rgba(247,234,215,.72);color:#283545;text-align:left;max-width:820px}
.decision-check-orientation strong{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;color:#16273b;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.2}
.decision-check-orientation p{margin:0!important;color:#465463!important;font-size:15.5px!important;line-height:1.65!important}
.oe-section--navy .decision-check-orientation{background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);border:1px solid rgba(230,201,126,.28);border-left:4px solid #e6c97e;color:#eef3f8}
.oe-section--navy .decision-check-orientation strong{color:#fff4de}
.oe-section--navy .decision-check-orientation p{color:#d7e1eb!important}

/* 5) Fit language: keep the governing question, make the consequence concrete. */
.fit-lived-question{display:block;margin-top:10px!important;font-weight:600;color:#16273b!important;line-height:1.55}
.section.dark .fit-lived-question,.oe-section--navy .fit-lived-question{color:#f7ead7!important}


/* ===== /assets/review-release-24-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* The Careful Optimist — review release corrections — 24 Aug 2026
   Source: Website Review + Website Review 1 + Closer/Proof calibration discussion.
   Purpose: visual continuity, clarity, hierarchy and bounded premium-service presentation.
*/

/* ---------- START HERE: make the balancing statements register without shouting ---------- */
.oe-home-prototype .hp-balance-line{gap:16px!important;margin:30px 0 24px!important}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-balance-line span{
  position:relative;padding:17px 20px!important;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.28)!important;
  border-top:2px solid #cba85a!important;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf8,#fbf6eb)!important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(11,29,52,.06);font-weight:700!important;letter-spacing:.005em
}

/* Poster / Pocket = a governing pair, not two incidental captions. */
.oe-home-prototype .hp-video-maxim{
  margin-top:34px!important;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.24)!important;border-radius:12px;
  overflow:hidden;background:#fffdf8;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(11,29,52,.07)
}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-video-maxim strong{padding:25px 28px!important;font-size:clamp(24px,2.35vw,32px)!important;line-height:1.2!important}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-video-maxim strong:first-child{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf8,#f8f1e5)}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-video-maxim strong:last-child{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbf4e7,#f3e6ce)}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-video-maxim strong+strong{border-left:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.25)!important}

/* Six outputs: stronger numbers and separators, still editorial rather than card-heavy. */
.oe-home-prototype .hp-output-manifest{border-top:2px solid rgba(128,99,31,.28)!important}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-output-item{padding:30px 12px 30px 0!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(11,29,52,.20)!important}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-output-item span{font-size:36px!important;font-weight:700!important;color:#9a742d!important;letter-spacing:.02em}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-output-item h3{font-size:25px!important;color:#10243b!important}
.oe-home-prototype .hp-output-item p{font-size:15px!important;color:#53606d!important;line-height:1.55!important}

/* ---------- MASTER PHOTOGRAPHIC HERO FADE ----------
   Start Here remains the visual standard: image and copy occupy one composition. */
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-photo,.oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-photo{width:76%!important;right:-5%!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero-photo img,.oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero-photo img{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.08) 5%,rgba(0,0,0,.56) 20%,#000 39%,#000 100%)!important;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.08) 5%,rgba(0,0,0,.56) 20%,#000 39%,#000 100%)!important
}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-hero:before,.oe-proof-prototype .pp-hero:before{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,20,38,.99) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,.96) 34%,rgba(6,20,38,.80) 52%,rgba(6,20,38,.40) 68%,rgba(6,20,38,.09) 86%,rgba(6,20,38,.01) 100%)!important
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero:before{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,20,38,.91) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,.84) 30%,rgba(6,20,38,.66) 50%,rgba(6,20,38,.32) 69%,rgba(6,20,38,.08) 87%,rgba(6,20,38,.01) 100%)!important
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero h1,.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero h2,.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero p{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(2,11,21,.40)}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero:before{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,20,38,.99) 0%,rgba(6,20,38,.96) 34%,rgba(6,20,38,.80) 52%,rgba(6,20,38,.40) 69%,rgba(6,20,38,.09) 87%,rgba(6,20,38,.01) 100%)!important
}
.oe-bigger .oe-page-hero>.oe-page-hero-image{object-position:66% 50%!important}
.oe-faq-page .oe-page-hero>.oe-page-hero-image{object-position:64% 48%!important}

/* Inner photographic heroes use the same long dissolve. */
.is-photo-hero__image{inset:0 0 0 34%!important;opacity:.94!important}
.is-photo-hero__image:after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b1a2a 0%,rgba(11,26,42,.99) 16%,rgba(11,26,42,.84) 39%,rgba(11,26,42,.46) 60%,rgba(11,26,42,.10) 82%,rgba(11,26,42,.02) 100%)!important
}

/* Circle hero follows the same integrated composition. */
.circle-premium-hero::before{
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}
.circle-premium-hero{background-position:68% center!important}

/* ---------- THE CAREFUL CIRCLE: review-video finesse ---------- */
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}
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}
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.circle-pattern-strip article span{margin-top:auto!important;padding-top:8px}
.priority-cta-row{
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}
.priority-cta-row .btn{width:100%!important;justify-content:center!important}
.priority-cta-row>span{display:block!important;color:#58636d!important;font-size:14px!important;line-height:1.55!important}
.closer-editorial .priority-cta-row>span{color:#53606d!important}

/* ---------- HOW THE CIRCLE WORKS: same bridge family + cleaner ending ---------- */
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    url('/assets/bridge-walkway-21-aug-2026.webp') 66% center/cover no-repeat!important;
  min-height:650px;display:flex;align-items:center
}
.hcw-hero::after{opacity:.12!important}
.hcw-hero-inner{width:min(calc(100% - 56px),1160px)!important;max-width:1160px!important;padding:86px 0 78px!important}
.hcw-hero-copy{max-width:650px!important}
.hcw-hero-route{max-width:960px}
.tco-page-how-circle .section.final.dark{border-bottom:16px solid #f7ead7!important;padding-bottom:78px!important}

/* ---------- COMPLETE GUIDE: hierarchy and contrast where the review showed fade-out ---------- */
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.complete-guide-page .cg-position-section h2{color:#10243b!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position-section .lead{color:#465360!important}
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.complete-guide-page .cg-position{
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}
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.complete-guide-page .section.dark .card p{color:#46525e!important}

/* ---------- PROOF: dated-public-record cards and "what this means for you" ---------- */
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.pp-public-post{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:22px;align-items:center;padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.24);background:#fffdf8}
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.deep-evidence-bar__inner{width:min(calc(100% - 52px),1120px);margin:0 auto;padding:15px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px}
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  .pp-meaning-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}
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  .deep-evidence-bar__inner{width:min(calc(100% - 34px),1120px);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* Complete Guide dark credibility chapter: the surface itself owns its foreground colours. */
.complete-guide-page .section.dark{background:#0b1a2a!important;color:#dce5ed!important}
.complete-guide-page .section.dark h2,.complete-guide-page .section.dark> .wrap>h2{color:#fff7e9!important}
.complete-guide-page .section.dark> .wrap>p,.complete-guide-page .section.dark .lead{color:#d5e0e9!important}


/* ===== /assets/evolved-story-26-aug-2026.css ===== */

/* The Careful Optimist — evolved story + pricing architecture | 26 Aug 2026 */
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/* ===== /assets/review-rectifications-27-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* The Careful Optimist — detailed review rectifications — 27 Aug 2026 */

/* 1) Start Here: stronger breathing room and cleaner alignment */
.tco-spine-section{padding-top:84px!important;padding-bottom:84px!important}
.tco-spine-section .tco-spine-wrap{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}
.tco-spine-section .tco-spine-copy{max-width:920px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.tco-spine-section .tco-spine-callout{max-width:980px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;line-height:1.65}
.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(160px,210px) minmax(0,1fr)!important;align-items:stretch!important;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}
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.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.value{line-height:1.65!important}
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.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.label--position,.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.value--position{background:#f7f0df!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-grid{align-items:stretch!important}
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.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-card strong{display:block;margin:0}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout{margin-top:32px!important;padding:22px 26px!important}

/* 2) Representative Decision Turns: calm, explicit example treatment */
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.tco-review-turns__wrap{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}
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.tco-review-turns__action{text-align:center;margin-top:30px}

/* 3) Door Four: one door, two equal uses */
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.tco-compare-details>summary{cursor:pointer;padding:19px 22px;font-weight:800;color:#16273b;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.tco-compare-details>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
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.tco-compare-details[open]>summary{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.12)}
.tco-compare-details .oe-table-wrap{margin:0!important;padding:18px;overflow-x:auto}

/* 4) All public video transcripts: visible to crawlers, collapsible for people */
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/* 5) How the Circle Works: hard cache-busting modern bridge hero lock */
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/* 6) Reuse a stable visual grammar for inner decision blocks */
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-seven-grid>article,.tco-page-circle .tco-plain-card{align-content:start}
.tco-page-how-circle .guided-closer-visual-section article{height:100%}

/* 7) Decision Turns outer page */
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.tco-decision-turns-outer .library-intro{padding-bottom:56px}
.tco-decision-turns-outer .story-grid{align-items:stretch}
.tco-decision-turns-outer .story-card{height:100%}

/* Mobile */
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  .tco-spine-section{padding-top:62px!important;padding-bottom:62px!important}
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  .hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.value:last-child{border-bottom:0!important}
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}


/* ===== /assets/final-rectifications-27-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* The Careful Optimist — final detailed rectifications — 27 Aug 2026 — v3
   Scoped to the issues identified in the page-by-page visual review. */

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Dark-section contrast: each dark component owns its text.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
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.tco-spine-section--navy h2,
.tco-spine-section--navy h3,
.tco-spine-section--navy h4{color:#fff8ea!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy p,
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-lead,
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-copy,
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout{color:#dce6ef!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout strong{color:#fff6e3!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout{background:rgba(255,255,255,.085)!important}

/* Decision Turns outer hero */
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.decision-turns-page .stories-hero p,
.oe-decision-turns .stories-hero h1,
.oe-decision-turns .stories-hero h2,
.oe-decision-turns .stories-hero .lead,
.oe-decision-turns .stories-hero p{color:#fff8ea!important}

/* Method decision paths: remove decorative 01/02/03 ghosts. */
.oe-method-prototype .mp-decision-card:before{display:none!important;content:none!important}

/* Complete Guide dark success section */
.complete-guide-page .cg-success-section .fit-lived-question,
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.complete-guide-page .cg-success-section p,
.complete-guide-page .cg-success-section .cg-success-item span{color:#dbe5eb!important}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Start Here: featured Decision Turns belong high in journey.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hp-section--turns{scroll-margin-top:110px}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Four Doors: three primary doors, then one full-width closer-help door.
   Door Four contains two distinct routes without creating a fifth door.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
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.oe-bigger .oe-door-card{padding:28px 24px!important;display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;min-width:0!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card h2{font-size:clamp(27px,2.2vw,33px)!important;line-height:1.08!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card p,.oe-bigger .oe-door-card li{font-size:15px!important;line-height:1.6!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card .oe-price{font-size:32px!important;margin:14px 0 17px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card .oe-door-select{margin-top:auto!important;width:100%!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-grid>#door-four{grid-column:1/-1!important;height:auto!important;padding:32px!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .oe-door-four-intro{max-width:820px;margin-bottom:0!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-split{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important;gap:22px!important;margin-top:26px!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;min-height:100%!important;padding:28px!important;border:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.15)!important;border-radius:14px!important;background:#fffdf8!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route--ongoing{background:#f2f6f8!important;border-color:rgba(22,57,89,.20)!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route--project{background:#fff9ed!important;border-color:rgba(183,142,62,.28)!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route h3{font-size:27px!important;line-height:1.12!important;margin:16px 0 8px!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route .price{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:31px!important;font-weight:700!important;color:#16273b!important;margin:4px 0 12px!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route .price span{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px!important;font-weight:700!important;color:#687585!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route .oe-door-select{margin-top:auto!important;width:auto!important;align-self:flex-start!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-offer-badge{font-size:10px!important;padding:5px 8px!important}
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .oe-bigger .oe-door-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important}
  .oe-bigger .oe-door-grid>#door-four{grid-column:1/-1!important}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .oe-bigger .oe-door-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .oe-bigger .oe-door-grid>#door-four{grid-column:auto!important;padding:25px 22px!important}
  .oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-split{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-route{padding:22px!important}
}

.the-careful-circle-page .orientation-grid-four,
.tco-page-circle .orientation-grid-four,
body.circle-page .orientation-grid-four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))!important;align-items:stretch!important;gap:16px!important}
.orientation-grid-four>article{height:100%!important;padding:26px 22px!important;display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;min-width:0!important}
.orientation-grid-four>article h3{font-size:25px!important;line-height:1.12!important}
.orientation-grid-four>article p{font-size:14.5px!important;line-height:1.58!important}

/* The standalone Guide boundary is important, but it should not dominate Door Three. */
.orientation-grid-four .tco-member-no-guide,
.membership-editorial .tco-member-no-guide{background:transparent!important;border:0!important;border-left:2px solid rgba(203,168,90,.62)!important;border-radius:0!important;padding:10px 0 10px 13px!important;margin:14px 0 0!important;font-size:12.5px!important;line-height:1.55!important;color:inherit!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.orientation-grid-four .tco-member-no-guide strong,
.membership-editorial .tco-member-no-guide strong{display:inline!important;color:inherit!important}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .orientation-grid-four{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   4. About Us: equal experience cards + one full-width integrity note.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.oe-about .oe-matter-grid{align-items:stretch!important}
.oe-about .oe-matter-grid>article{height:100%!important}
.oe-about .oe-matter-wide-note{max-width:none!important;margin:28px 0 0!important;padding:21px 24px!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.68)!important;border-left:3px solid #cba85a!important;color:#27394b!important;font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.68!important}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Video transcripts: a closed reading pocket by default.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
details.hp-transcript,
details.tco-video-transcript{margin-top:20px!important;border:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.14)!important;border-radius:9px!important;background:#fffdf8!important;overflow:hidden!important;padding:0!important}
details.hp-transcript>summary,
details.tco-video-transcript>summary{cursor:pointer!important;list-style:none!important;padding:15px 18px!important;color:#16273b!important;font-weight:700!important;font-size:14px!important;letter-spacing:.01em!important;background:#f8f2e7!important}
details.hp-transcript>summary::-webkit-details-marker,
details.tco-video-transcript>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none!important}
details.hp-transcript>summary:after,
details.tco-video-transcript>summary:after{content:"+";float:right;color:#9a7325;font-size:20px;line-height:1}
details.hp-transcript[open]>summary:after,
details.tco-video-transcript[open]>summary:after{content:"–"}
details.hp-transcript>div,
details.tco-video-transcript>div{padding:19px 20px 21px!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.1)!important}
details.hp-transcript:not([open])>div,
details.tco-video-transcript:not([open])>div{display:none!important}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   6. FAQ button breathing room.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.oe-faq .oe-section--cta .oe-button+.oe-small,
body.oe-faq .oe-section--cta .oe-button+.oe-small{margin-top:16px!important;display:block!important}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Priority List: modern bridge family + polished form.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.priority-page .priority-hero__image{background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b1826 0%,rgba(11,24,38,.96) 38%,rgba(11,24,38,.68) 58%,rgba(11,24,38,.18) 80%),url('/assets/bridge-walkway-21-aug-2026.webp')!important;background-position:center!important;background-size:cover!important}
.priority-page .priority-consent{padding:12px 14px!important;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.28)!important;border-radius:6px!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.72)!important}

/* Priority List thank-you should feel personal and make the Guide choice obvious. */
.priority-thanks__identity{margin:4px 0 22px;color:#536273;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6}
.priority-thanks__identity strong{color:#16273b}
.priority-thanks__email{word-break:break-word}
.priority-confirmation-email{margin:20px 0 0;padding:15px 17px;background:#f7f1e5;border-left:3px solid #cba85a;color:#455667;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}
.priority-guide-after{margin-top:26px}
.priority-guide-after .priority-submit--link{margin-top:7px}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   8. How the Circle Works: modern bridge from the film, not fantasy imagery.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero{background:#0b1826!important;min-height:650px!important}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,19,31,.98) 0%,rgba(7,19,31,.94) 37%,rgba(7,19,31,.68) 58%,rgba(7,19,31,.18) 82%),url('/assets/bridge-walkway-21-aug-2026.webp');background-size:cover;background-position:center;z-index:0}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero:after{z-index:0!important;opacity:.12!important}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero-inner{z-index:1!important}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero h1{color:#fff8ea!important}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero .lead,.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero-bridge-note{color:#dce6ef!important}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   9. A few explicit legibility safeguards found in review.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.oe-method-prototype .mp-decisions h2,
.oe-method-prototype .mp-decisions .mp-decision-line{color:#fff8ea!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-decision-card p{color:#e2eaf0!important}
.oe-method-prototype .mp-boundary p{color:#4d5b67!important}

/* Decision Turns hero legibility */
.tco-decision-turns-outer .library-hero h1{color:#fff8ea!important}
.tco-decision-turns-outer .library-hero .lead{color:#d7e4ef!important}

/* FAQ final CTA spacing */
.oe-faq-page .oe-section--cta .oe-button+.oe-small{margin-top:16px!important;display:block!important}