/* ===== /assets/inner-site-governance.css ===== */
:root{
  --inner-header:#ECE0C4;
  --inner-navy:#16273B;
  --inner-deep:#0C1521;
  --inner-gold:#CBA85A;
  --inner-cream:#ECE0C4;
  --inner-parchment:#E6D4AC;
}
/* One transparent mark and one header colour across the inner website. */
.top-band,.tco-header,.tco-global-header,.site-header,.topbar,.header{
  background:var(--inner-header)!important;
  border-bottom-color:var(--inner-gold)!important;
}
.top-band img,.tco-logo,.tco-global-logo,.site-header img,.topbar-logo,.logo,.header img{
  background:transparent!important;
}
/* Inner navigation is a separate governed environment. */
.tco-primary-nav,.tco-global-nav,.nav,.topnav{
  --inner-navigation-environment:1;
}


/* ===== /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/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){
  .tco-inner-brand,.tco-member-brand{width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1160px)!important;min-height:74px!important;gap:16px!important}
  .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;
  }
  .tco-inner-nav-inner.open,.tco-member-nav-inner.open{display:flex!important}
  .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/inner-secondary-storytelling-20-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* Inner secondary storytelling refinement — 20 Aug 2026
   Purpose: extend the accepted premium inner visual grammar to Proof, About, Method and Questions.
   Rendering only; payment/member infrastructure untouched. */
:root{
  --is-navy:#0b1a2a;--is-navy2:#122b45;--is-blue:#183b60;--is-gold:#caa55a;--is-gold2:#e8cc87;
  --is-cream:#f7efe1;--is-paper:#fbf7ef;--is-ink:#142233;--is-muted:#5c6875;--is-line:rgba(202,165,90,.34);
}
.is-page{background:var(--is-paper);color:var(--is-ink)}
.is-page h1,.is-page h2,.is-page h3{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif}
.is-wrap{width:min(1120px,calc(100% - 52px));margin:0 auto}
.is-narrow{width:min(820px,calc(100% - 52px));margin:0 auto}
.is-section{padding:78px 0}
.is-section--cream{background:#f7efe1}
.is-section--paper{background:#fffaf2}
.is-section--navy{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0a1725,#132e49);color:#f7efe1}
.is-section--navy h2,.is-section--navy h3{color:#f7efe1}
.is-section--navy p{color:#d5e0ea}
.is-eyebrow{font-size:11px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:2.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--is-gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px}
.is-section h2{font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,58px);line-height:1.04;color:var(--is-navy);margin:0 0 20px}
.is-section p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.72;color:var(--is-muted);margin:0 0 18px}
.is-lead{font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,23px)!important;line-height:1.55!important}

/* Premium photographic hero: text stays within master inner grid; image dissolves into it. */
.is-photo-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(115deg,#091725 0%,#102740 53%,#173650 100%);color:#f8f1e5;min-height:560px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.is-photo-hero__image{position:absolute;inset:0 0 0 43%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;opacity:.9}
.is-photo-hero__image:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b1a2a 0%,rgba(11,26,42,.97) 12%,rgba(11,26,42,.74) 35%,rgba(11,26,42,.12) 70%,rgba(11,26,42,.12) 100%)}
.is-photo-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(1120px,calc(100% - 52px));margin:0 auto;padding:92px 0}
.is-photo-hero__copy{width:min(650px,58%)}
.is-photo-hero h1{font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,74px);line-height:1.0;color:#fff8ea;margin:0 0 22px}
.is-photo-hero p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#d9e3ed;margin:0 0 16px}
.is-photo-hero .is-eyebrow{color:var(--is-gold2)}
.is-hero-note{font-size:13px!important;color:#aebccc!important;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* About hero: actual people, never synthetic likenesses. */
.is-about-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#071522,#142f4b);color:#f8f1e5;min-height:590px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.is-about-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(1120px,calc(100% - 52px));margin:0 auto;padding:92px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:42px;align-items:center}
.is-about-hero h1{font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,74px);line-height:1.0;color:#fff8ea;margin:0 0 22px}
.is-about-hero p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#d9e3ed;margin:0 0 16px;max-width:650px}
.is-team-mosaic{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;position:relative}
.is-team-mosaic:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-14%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%,rgba(232,204,135,.2),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.is-team-mosaic img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(232,204,135,.34);box-shadow:0 20px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.28);filter:saturate(.82) contrast(1.03)}
.is-team-mosaic img:nth-child(2),.is-team-mosaic img:nth-child(4){transform:translateY(26px)}

/* Evidence/Reasoning cards */
.is-grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:28px}
.is-grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:28px}
.is-card{background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid rgba(17,39,62,.13);border-radius:14px;padding:25px;box-shadow:0 13px 36px rgba(11,26,42,.07)}
.is-card h3{font-size:27px;line-height:1.1;color:var(--is-navy);margin:0 0 9px}
.is-card p{font-size:15.5px;margin:0;color:#5c6875}
.is-card--dark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border-color:rgba(232,204,135,.23);box-shadow:none}
.is-card--dark h3{color:#f8f1e5}.is-card--dark p{color:#cbd8e3}
.is-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--is-gold);color:var(--is-gold2);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px}
.is-quote{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(26px,3.5vw,38px);line-height:1.28;color:var(--is-navy);border-left:3px solid var(--is-gold);padding-left:24px;margin:30px 0}
.is-section--navy .is-quote{color:#f8f1e5}
.is-source-list{display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:24px}.is-source-list a{color:#8b6827;font-weight:700}.is-section--navy .is-source-list a{color:var(--is-gold2)}

/* Quiet Architecture hero: live visual instead of decorative stock image. */
.is-architecture-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(232,204,135,.17),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(145deg,#071522,#122b45);color:#f8f1e5;padding:90px 0 86px;overflow:hidden}
.is-architecture-hero__inner{width:min(1120px,calc(100% - 52px));margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.03fr .97fr;gap:52px;align-items:center}
.is-architecture-hero h1{font-size:clamp(50px,6.5vw,78px);color:#fff8ea;line-height:.98;margin:0 0 20px}.is-architecture-hero p{color:#d3dee9;font-size:18px;line-height:1.65}
.is-architecture-visual{position:relative;min-height:380px;border:1px solid rgba(232,204,135,.3);border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.015));box-shadow:inset 0 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12)}
.is-architecture-line{position:absolute;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--is-gold),transparent);left:10%;right:10%}
.is-architecture-line:nth-child(1){top:20%}.is-architecture-line:nth-child(2){top:40%}.is-architecture-line:nth-child(3){top:60%}.is-architecture-line:nth-child(4){top:80%}
.is-architecture-node{position:absolute;width:150px;padding:14px 12px;border:1px solid rgba(232,204,135,.42);border-radius:12px;background:#0d2237;color:#f8f1e5;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;box-shadow:0 14px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.24)}
.is-architecture-node:nth-of-type(5){left:8%;top:12%}.is-architecture-node:nth-of-type(6){right:8%;top:32%}.is-architecture-node:nth-of-type(7){left:18%;top:52%}.is-architecture-node:nth-of-type(8){right:12%;top:72%}
.is-architecture-node strong{display:block;color:var(--is-gold2);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;margin-bottom:4px}

/* FAQ / questions */
.is-faq-groups{display:grid;gap:28px}.is-faq-group{display:grid;grid-template-columns:250px 1fr;gap:32px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(17,39,62,.13)}
.is-faq-group:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0}.is-faq-group h2{font-size:34px;margin:0}.is-faq-list{display:grid;gap:10px}
.is-faq-list details{background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid rgba(17,39,62,.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0 20px}
.is-faq-list summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:18px 30px 18px 0;font-weight:700;color:var(--is-navy);position:relative}
.is-faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.is-faq-list summary:after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:0;top:14px;color:#a47825;font-size:24px}.is-faq-list details[open] summary:after{content:"–"}
.is-faq-list details p{padding:0 0 18px;margin:0;color:#5c6875;font-size:16px;line-height:1.68}

/* Illustrative Decision Library evidence-class correction */
.is-example-banner{background:#0d253c;color:#f8f1e5;border:1px solid rgba(202,165,90,.4);border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;margin:26px 0 32px}
.is-example-banner strong{color:var(--is-gold2)}
.synthetic-label{display:inline-block;margin:0 0 10px;padding:5px 9px;border-radius:999px;background:#f1e5cc;color:#75561f;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase}

@media(max-width:900px){
 .is-photo-hero{min-height:0}.is-photo-hero__image{inset:0;opacity:.55;background-position:70% center}.is-photo-hero__image:after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(11,26,42,.98),rgba(11,26,42,.86) 62%,rgba(11,26,42,.6))}.is-photo-hero__copy{width:72%}
 .is-about-hero__inner,.is-architecture-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.is-team-mosaic{max-width:620px}.is-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.is-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.is-faq-group{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
 .is-wrap,.is-narrow,.is-photo-hero__inner,.is-about-hero__inner,.is-architecture-hero__inner{width:min(100% - 34px,1120px)}
 .is-section{padding:58px 0}.is-photo-hero__inner{padding:68px 0}.is-photo-hero__copy{width:100%}.is-photo-hero__image{opacity:.32;background-position:72% center}
 .is-about-hero__inner{padding:66px 0}.is-team-mosaic{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px}.is-team-mosaic img:nth-child(2),.is-team-mosaic img:nth-child(4){transform:translateY(14px)}
 .is-grid-4,.is-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}.is-architecture-visual{min-height:330px}.is-architecture-node{width:126px;font-size:10px}.is-architecture-node strong{font-size:18px}
}


/* ===== /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. */
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/* Inner photographic heroes use the same long dissolve. */
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/* Circle hero follows the same integrated composition. */
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/* ---------- THE CAREFUL CIRCLE: review-video finesse ---------- */
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/* ---------- HOW THE CIRCLE WORKS: same bridge family + cleaner ending ---------- */
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/* ---------- COMPLETE GUIDE: hierarchy and contrast where the review showed fade-out ---------- */
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/* ---------- PROOF: dated-public-record cards and "what this means for you" ---------- */
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