/* ParityZero — news-magazine design (island.lk-inspired). Plain CSS, no build. */
:root {
  --red: #0a5fe0; --red-dark: #3a1fd1; --brand-blue: #0173fc; --brand-violet: #5022fa; --brand-navy: #0d1120; --brand-grad: linear-gradient(120deg, #0173fc, #5022fa); --ink: #0d1120; --text: #222; --muted: #5b5b5b;
  --line: #e3e3e3; --soft: #f4f4f4; --cat: var(--red);
  --head: "Oswald", "Arial Narrow", Arial, sans-serif;
  --body: "Roboto", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --serif: "PT Serif", Georgia, serif;
  --wrap: 78rem; --radius: 4px; --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { margin: 0; font: 400 1rem/1.65 var(--body); color: var(--text); background: #fff; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--head); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.wrap { max-width: var(--wrap); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 1rem; }
.sr-only { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: .5rem; z-index: 100; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); padding: .6rem 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.skip-link:focus { left: .5rem; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #ffbf00; outline-offset: 2px; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.topbar { position: relative; color: var(--brand-navy); background: radial-gradient(circle at 88% -60%, rgba(80,34,250,.10), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(circle at 10% 160%, rgba(1,115,252,.10), transparent 55%), #fff; border-top: 4px solid transparent; border-image: var(--brand-grad) 1; }
.topbar__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; min-height: 6.5rem; }
.topbar__date { margin: 0; font: 500 .78rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4a5168; }
.brand { text-align: center; }
.brand__logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), filter .25s; }
.brand__logo:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(1,115,252,.22)); }
.brand__logo img { display: block; height: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 3.9rem); width: auto; }
.brand__tag { margin: .45rem 0 0; font-size: .78rem; color: #4a5168; }
.topbar__tools { justify-self: end; }
.topbar__cta { font: 600 .8rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: #fff; background: var(--brand-grad); padding: .65rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s; }
.topbar__cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(80,34,250,.32); }

.navbar { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 40; background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.navbar__in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.navbar__home { color: #fff; background: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; flex: 0 0 auto; transition: background .2s; }
.navbar__home:hover { background: var(--red); }
.primary-nav { flex: 1; }
.primary-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.primary-nav a { position: relative; display: block; padding: 1.05rem .95rem; font: 600 .95rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.primary-nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: .95rem; right: .95rem; bottom: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--cat); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.primary-nav a:hover, .primary-nav a.is-active { color: var(--cat); }
.primary-nav a:hover::after, .primary-nav a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.primary-nav .nav-cta a { color: var(--red); }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: .9rem .6rem; cursor: pointer; }
.burger, .burger::before, .burger::after { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); position: relative; transition: transform .2s; }
.burger::before, .burger::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; }
.burger::before { top: -7px; } .burger::after { top: 7px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .burger { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .burger::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .burger::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Ticker */
.ticker { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-size: .88rem; }
.ticker__in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; height: 2.6rem; }
.ticker__label { flex: 0 0 auto; background: var(--brand-grad); font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; padding: .45rem .7rem; position: relative; }
.ticker__label::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: .5rem; height: .5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; margin-right: .45rem; animation: pulse 1.4s infinite; }
.ticker__viewport { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); }
.ticker__track { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; width: max-content; animation: ticker 45s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track, .ticker.is-paused .ticker__track, .ticker:focus-within .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker a { color: #eee; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.ticker a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.ticker__dot { width: .5rem; height: .5rem; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--cat); }
.ticker__pause { background: none; border: 1px solid #444; color: #ccc; font-size: .6rem; padding: .3rem .45rem; cursor: pointer; }
@keyframes ticker { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes pulse { 50% { opacity: .3; } }

/* ---------- Section titles ---------- */
.sec-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ink); margin: 0 0 1.25rem; }
.sec-head__title { font-size: 1.05rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.sec-head__title, .sec-head__title a { display: inline-block; background: var(--cat); color: #fff; padding: .45rem .95rem .4rem; text-decoration: none; position: relative; }
.sec-head__more { font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; padding-bottom: .5rem; display: inline-flex; gap: .3rem; }
.sec-head__more:hover { color: var(--cat); }
.sec-head__more span[aria-hidden] { transition: transform .2s; }
.sec-head__more:hover span[aria-hidden] { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Story cards ---------- */
.story { --cat: var(--red); }
.story__link { display: block; height: 100%; color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.story__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: #ddd; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.story__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease), filter .6s; }
.story__link:hover .story__media img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: saturate(1.15); }
.story__text { padding-top: .8rem; }
.story__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; font-size: .74rem; color: #7a7a7a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.cat-badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--cat); color: #fff; font: 600 .7rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .32rem .5rem; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none; }
a.cat-badge:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); }
.story__title { margin-top: .45rem; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color .2s; }
.story__link:hover .story__title { color: var(--cat); }
.story__excerpt { margin: .55rem 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Lead: image with gradient overlay and text on top */
.story--lead .story__link { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.story--lead .story__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; border-radius: 0; }
.story--lead .story__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,.92)); }
.story--lead .story__text { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 1.5rem; z-index: 1; }
.story--lead .story__meta { color: #ddd; }
.story--lead .story__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 700; text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.story--lead .story__link:hover .story__title { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--cat); text-decoration-thickness: 3px; text-underline-offset: 5px; }
.story--lead .story__excerpt { color: #e8e8e8; max-width: 44rem; }
.story--lead .story__link::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 5px; background: var(--cat); z-index: 2; transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.story--lead .story__link:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* Tile in hero: overlay too */
.hero .story--tile .story__link { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.hero .story--tile .story__media { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; min-height: 12rem; border-radius: 0; }
.hero .story--tile .story__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.9)); }
.hero .story--tile .story__text { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0; padding: 1rem; z-index: 1; }
.hero .story--tile .story__title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hero .story--tile .story__meta { color: #ddd; }

/* Mini: thumbnail left */
.story--mini .story__link { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 7rem 1fr; gap: .9rem; align-items: start; }
.story--mini .story__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.story--mini .story__text { padding: 0; }
.story--mini .story__title { font-size: 1rem; margin-top: .35rem; }
/* Row: blog list */
.story--row .story__link { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: 1.4rem; align-items: center; }
.story--row .story__text { padding: 0; }
.story--row .story__title { font-size: 1.45rem; }

/* ---------- Homepage ---------- */
.hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.55fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: .75rem; padding-block: 1.25rem 1rem; }
.hero__lead .story--lead, .hero__lead .story__link { height: 100%; }
.hero__lead .story__media { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; min-height: 26rem; }
.hero__side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; gap: .75rem; }
.hero__side .story, .hero__side .story__link { height: 100%; }
.cat-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: .75rem; padding-block: .5rem 1.5rem; }
.cat-chip { position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .15rem; padding: .9rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cat), color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 55%, #000)); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.cat-chip span { font: 600 1rem/1.1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.cat-chip small { font-size: .74rem; opacity: .85; }
.cat-chip::after { content: "→"; position: absolute; right: .9rem; top: 50%; transform: translate(8px, -50%); opacity: 0; transition: .25s var(--ease); }
.cat-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 40%, transparent); }
.cat-chip:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, -50%); }

.layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 21rem; gap: 2.5rem; padding-block: 1rem 3rem; align-items: start; }
.block { margin-bottom: 2.75rem; }
.rows { display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; }
.rows > * + * { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.4rem; }
.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.cat-grid__lead .story--lead .story__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2; }
.cat-grid__lead .story--lead .story__title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.cat-grid__list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; align-content: start; }
.cat-grid__list > * + * { border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); padding-top: 1rem; }
.tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }

/* ---------- Sidebar ---------- */
.sidebar { display: grid; gap: 2.25rem; position: sticky; top: 4.5rem; }
.rank { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: r; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.rank li { counter-increment: r; position: relative; }
.rank li::before { content: counter(r); position: absolute; left: -.35rem; top: -.35rem; z-index: 2; width: 1.6rem; height: 1.6rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font: 700 .8rem/1 var(--head); border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #fff; }
.cat-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.cat-list a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: .7rem .2rem .7rem .8rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--cat); text-decoration: none; font: 500 .95rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; transition: background .2s, padding .2s; }
.cat-list a:hover { background: var(--soft); padding-left: 1.1rem; color: var(--cat); }
.cat-list b { background: var(--cat); color: #fff; font-size: .72rem; padding: .2rem .5rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.side-cta { background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(1,115,252,.55), transparent 60%), var(--ink); color: #ddd; padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.side-cta__kicker { margin: 0; color: var(--red); font: 600 .75rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.side-cta__title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; margin: .5rem 0; }
.btn { display: inline-block; background: var(--brand-grad); background-size: 140% 100%; color: #fff; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: .8rem 1.4rem; font: 600 .9rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 2px; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
.btn:hover { background: var(--brand-grad); background-position: 100% 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(80,34,250,.28); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Category / page hero ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; padding: 2.5rem 0 2.25rem; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #070a14 0%, #0d1120 45%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 75%, #000) 100%); }
.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -6rem; top: -6rem; width: 22rem; height: 22rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cat); opacity: .25; filter: blur(10px); }
.page-hero--write { --cat: var(--red); }
.page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.6rem); text-transform: uppercase; border-left: 7px solid var(--cat); padding-left: .9rem; margin: .5rem 0 .6rem; }
.page-hero__desc { margin: 0; color: #d4d4d4; max-width: 44rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.crumbs { font-size: .8rem; color: #aaa; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.crumbs a { color: #ddd; text-decoration: none; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.crumbs--dark, .crumbs--dark a { color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs--dark a:hover { color: var(--cat); }
.grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2rem 1.5rem; }
.grid .story--lead { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.empty { padding: 2rem; background: var(--soft); text-align: center; }
.pager ul { list-style: none; margin: 2.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
.pager a, .pager span { display: block; min-width: 2.6rem; text-align: center; padding: .6rem .85rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); text-decoration: none; font: 500 .9rem/1 var(--head); }
.pager a:hover, .pager [aria-current] { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Article ---------- */
.article__head { max-width: 56rem; padding-top: 1.75rem; text-align: center; }
.article__head .crumbs { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.25rem); font-weight: 700; margin: .9rem 0 .8rem; line-height: 1.12; }
.article__dek { font: 400 1.2rem/1.55 var(--serif); color: var(--muted); margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; max-width: 46rem; }
.byline { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; text-align: left; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.byline strong { color: var(--ink); }
.byline__avatar { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--cat); color: #fff; font: 700 1.1rem/1 var(--head); }
.article__figure { margin: 1.75rem auto 0; }
.article__figure img { width: 100%; max-height: 34rem; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.share { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.share a, .share button { font: 500 .8rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; padding: .6rem .9rem; background: var(--soft); border: 0; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 2px; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.share a:hover, .share button:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.prose { font: 400 1.14rem/1.8 var(--serif); color: #1d1d1d; max-width: 46rem; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.prose p { margin: 0; } .prose > p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.prose a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 0 var(--cat); transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.prose a:hover { background: var(--cat); color: #fff; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose li + li { margin-top: .4rem; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--cat); font-weight: 700; }
.prose blockquote { margin: 2rem 0; padding: 1rem 1.5rem; border-left: 5px solid var(--cat); background: var(--soft); font-size: 1.3rem; font-style: italic; }
.prose blockquote p { margin: 0; }
.prose code { background: var(--soft); padding: .1rem .35rem; font-size: .9em; }
.related { margin-top: 3rem; }
.tiles--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

/* ---------- Write With Us ---------- */
.chips { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.chips a { --cat: var(--red); display: block; padding: .5rem 1rem; border: 2px solid var(--cat); color: var(--cat); font: 600 .85rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.chips a:hover { background: var(--cat); color: #fff; }
.steps { padding-left: 1.3rem; display: grid; gap: .8rem; }
.steps li::marker { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }
.form-card { background: var(--soft); border-top: 5px solid var(--red); padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.form-card__title { font-size: 1.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.field { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
.field label { font: 500 .9rem/1.2 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.field small { text-transform: none; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--body); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; font: inherit; padding: .75rem .85rem; border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1,115,252,.18); }
.field [aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #dc2626; }
.field__err { margin: 0; color: #b0101a; font-size: .85rem; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.notice { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; margin: 1rem 0; border-left: 5px solid; }
.notice--ok { background: #ecfdf3; border-color: #16a34a; color: #14532d; }
.notice--err { background: #fff1f1; border-color: #dc2626; color: #7f1d1d; }

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.notfound { text-align: center; padding-block: 4rem; }
.notfound__code { font: 700 clamp(6rem, 20vw, 11rem)/1 var(--head); margin: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-violet)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.notfound .chips { justify-content: center; margin: 1.5rem 0; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -40%, rgba(80,34,250,.25), transparent 60%), #0b0f1c; color: #a9b0c4; margin-top: 2rem; border-top: 5px solid transparent; border-image: var(--brand-grad) 1; position: relative; }
.site-footer__top { text-align: center; padding-block: 3rem 2rem; }
.brand__logo--light img { height: 3rem; }
.site-footer__about { max-width: 38rem; margin: .9rem auto 1.5rem; font-size: .92rem; }
.site-footer__nav { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .4rem 1.5rem; }
.site-footer__nav a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font: 500 .88rem/1 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.site-footer__nav a:hover { color: #7fb3ff; }
.site-footer__bot { border-top: 1px solid #1d2335; padding: 1.1rem 0; text-align: center; font-size: .82rem; }
.site-footer__bot p { margin: 0; }
.site-footer__bot a { color: #7fb3ff; }
.to-top { position: fixed; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--brand-grad); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(10px); transition: .25s var(--ease); z-index: 30; }
.to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: none; }

/* Reveal on scroll (only when JS adds .js) */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .cat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 18rem; gap: 1.75rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__lead .story__media { min-height: 20rem; }
  .layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { position: static; }
  .tiles, .tiles--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .topbar__in { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; min-height: 4.25rem; }
  .topbar__date, .brand__tag { display: none; }
  .brand { text-align: left; }
  .topbar__cta { padding: .55rem .8rem; font-size: .7rem; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .navbar__in { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; }
  .primary-nav { display: none; flex-basis: 100%; }
  .primary-nav.is-open { display: block; }
  .primary-nav ul { flex-direction: column; padding-bottom: .5rem; }
  .primary-nav a { padding: .9rem .25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .primary-nav a::after { left: 0; right: auto; width: 4px; height: 100%; transform: scaleY(0); }
  .primary-nav a.is-active::after, .primary-nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .hero__side { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .cat-grid, .grid, .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story--row .story__link { grid-template-columns: 8rem 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: start; }
  .story--row .story__media { aspect-ratio: 1; }
  .story--row .story__title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .story--row .story__excerpt { display: none; }
  .story--lead .story__text { padding: 1rem; }
  .story--lead .story__excerpt { display: none; }
  .form-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__side, .tiles, .tiles--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero .story--tile .story__media { min-height: 13rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .ticker__track { animation: none; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@media print { .site-header, .sidebar, .site-footer, .share { display: none; } }

/* ---------- About Us ---------- */
.topbar__tools { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: inherit; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px currentColor; }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.btn--light:hover { background: #f1f1f1; }
.about-kicker { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font: 600 .8rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); }
.about-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%, rgba(1,115,252,.35), transparent 40%), radial-gradient(circle at 70% 110%, rgba(80,34,250,.45), transparent 45%), linear-gradient(120deg, #070a14, #0d1120 55%, #160f3d); }
.about-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0 1px, transparent 1px 80px); pointer-events: none; }
.about-hero__in { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .85fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; padding-block: 3.25rem; }
.about-hero .about-kicker { color: #7fb3ff; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.about-hero__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.08; text-transform: uppercase; border-left: 7px solid var(--brand-blue); padding-left: 1rem; }
.about-hero__lead { font: 400 1.12rem/1.7 var(--serif); color: #dcdcdc; max-width: 40rem; margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem; }
.about-hero__lead strong { color: #fff; }
.about-hero__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; }
.about-hero__cats { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; padding: 0; margin: 1.75rem 0 0; }
.about-hero__cats a { display: inline-block; padding: .4rem .8rem; border-radius: 99px; font: 500 .78rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 30%, transparent); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 70%, transparent); transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
.about-hero__cats a:hover { background: var(--cat); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.about-hero__photo { position: relative; margin: 0; justify-self: center; width: min(100%, 26rem); }
.about-hero__photo::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14px 14px 14px -14px; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0173fc, #5022fa 45%, #7c3aed 70%, #0ea5e9); z-index: 0; }
.about-hero__photo img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.about-hero__photo figcaption { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: .8rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(10,10,10,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-left: 4px solid var(--red); }
.about-hero__photo figcaption strong { font: 600 1.2rem/1.2 var(--head); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.about-hero__photo figcaption span { font-size: .85rem; color: #ccc; }
.about .wrap > .block:first-child { margin-top: 2.75rem; }
.about-mission { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding: 2.25rem; background: var(--soft); border-top: 4px solid var(--red); }
.about-mission h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.2; }
.about-mission__body p { font: 400 1.06rem/1.75 var(--serif); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.about-who__lead { font: 400 1.25rem/1.6 var(--serif); margin-top: 0; }
.about-who__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.about-pill { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.about-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.about-pill__num { font: 700 2.2rem/1 var(--head); color: var(--red); }
.about-intro { font: 400 1.08rem/1.7 var(--serif); margin-top: 0; max-width: 48rem; }
.about-standards { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; counter-reset: none; }
.about-standard { position: relative; padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.about-standard:hover { border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.about-standard__n { font: 700 2rem/1 var(--head); color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--red); }
.about-standard h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; text-transform: uppercase; margin: .6rem 0 .4rem; }
.about-standard p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.about-exp { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.exp-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 1.4rem; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 5px solid var(--cat); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s; }
.exp-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -3rem; top: -3rem; width: 9rem; height: 9rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cat); opacity: .08; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
.exp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 22%, transparent); }
.exp-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: .14; }
.exp-card__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.exp-card__top img { width: 64px; height: 40px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; }
.exp-card__cat { font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: var(--cat); padding: .35rem .6rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.exp-card__title { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.exp-card p { margin: 0 0 .9rem; font-size: .95rem; color: #333; }
.exp-card__points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.1rem; display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
.exp-card__points li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.3rem; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.exp-card__points li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .45em; width: .6rem; height: .6rem; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--cat); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.exp-card__link { margin-top: auto; font: 600 .85rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 80%, #000); text-decoration: none; }
.exp-card__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.author-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.3fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; padding: 2.25rem; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f2f5ff 100%); border: 1px solid var(--line); scroll-margin-top: 5rem; }
.author-feature__photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 6px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--brand-blue), 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.author-feature h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); text-transform: uppercase; }
.author-feature__role { margin: .2rem 0 1.1rem; color: var(--red); font: 500 .95rem/1.3 var(--head); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.author-feature__text > p:not([class]) { font: 400 1.03rem/1.75 var(--serif); }
.author-feature__quote { margin: 1.25rem 0; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-left: 5px solid var(--red); background: #fff; font: italic 400 1.15rem/1.6 var(--serif); color: var(--ink); }
.author-feature__tags { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.author-feature__tags li { padding: .35rem .7rem; border-radius: 99px; font: 500 .75rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 75%, #000); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 12%, #fff); }
.about-trust { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.trust-item { padding: 1.4rem; background: var(--soft); border-radius: 6px; transition: background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.trust-item:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.trust-item__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand-grad); color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.trust-item h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.trust-item p { margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); }
.about-cta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: 10px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 45%), linear-gradient(120deg, #0051c7, #0173fc 40%, #5022fa); }
.about-cta .about-kicker { color: #dbe7ff; }
.about-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); text-transform: uppercase; }
.about-cta p { margin: .6rem 0 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.about-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; justify-content: flex-end; }
.about-explore { padding-top: 0; }
/* Post author box + byline photo */
.byline__photo img { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #fff, 0 0 0 4px var(--cat); }
.byline strong a { text-decoration: none; }
.byline strong a:hover { color: var(--cat); }
.author-box { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: start; margin: 2.25rem 0; padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 5px solid var(--cat); border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat) 6%, #fff)); }
.author-box__photo img { width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.author-box__kicker { margin: 0; font: 600 .72rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.author-box__name { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: .3rem 0 0; text-transform: uppercase; }
.author-box__name a { text-decoration: none; }
.author-box__name a:hover { color: var(--cat); }
.author-box__role { margin: .1rem 0 .6rem; color: var(--cat); font: 500 .85rem/1.2 var(--head); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.author-box__bio { margin: 0 0 .6rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.author-box__more { font: 600 .82rem/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cat); text-decoration: none; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .about-exp, .about-standards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .about-trust { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .about-hero__in { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .about-hero__photo { order: -1; width: min(80%, 22rem); }
  .about-mission, .author-feature, .about-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .author-feature__photo { max-width: 18rem; margin-inline: auto; }
  .about-cta__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-exp, .about-standards, .about-trust, .about-who__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-mission, .author-feature, .about-cta { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .author-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .author-box__photo img { width: 88px; height: 88px; }
}

/* ParityZero brand touches */
::selection { background: rgba(1,115,252,.18); }
a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--brand-blue); }
.site-footer__tag { margin: .9rem 0 0; font: 500 .95rem/1.2 var(--head); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5aa2ff, #a78bfa); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.site-footer__tag + .site-footer__about { margin-top: .6rem; }