/* RoundHelix comparison build. Hand-written, system fonts, no external requests. */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --orange:#C96B45;          /* brand orange, always present */
  --orange-deep:#9E4E2E;     /* orange for small text on paper (AA) */
  --orange-soft:#E39A7A;     /* orange for small text on charcoal (AA) */
  --charcoal:#17191C;
  --charcoal-2:#202328;
  --charcoal-3:#2A2E34;
  --paper:#F7F7F5;
  --paper-2:#EDEDE9;
  --ink:#17191C;
  --ink-soft:#4A4F57;
  --on-dark:#FFFFFF;
  --on-dark-soft:#BFC3C9;
  --rule-dark:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --rule-light:rgba(23,25,28,.14);
  --teal:#47666B;
  --radius:14px;
  --max:1160px;
  --font:system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,"Noto Sans",sans-serif;
  --mono:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,"Liberation Mono",monospace;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-padding-top:84px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){html{scroll-behavior:smooth}}
body{margin:0;font-family:var(--font);font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);overflow-x:hidden}
img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block}
img{height:auto}
h1,h2,h3{margin:0 0 .5em;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.018em;font-weight:750}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.6vw,4.25rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,3.4vw,2.6rem)}
h3{font-size:1.2rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
ul,ol{margin:0;padding:0}
a{color:inherit;text-underline-offset:.18em}
strong{font-weight:700}

.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,40px)}
.visually-hidden{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* Focus: always visible, two-tone so it reads on paper and charcoal */
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--orange);outline-offset:3px;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.9);border-radius:4px}
.on-dark :focus-visible,.site-header :focus-visible,.site-footer :focus-visible,.games :focus-visible{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(23,25,28,.9)}

.skip-link{position:absolute;left:12px;top:-100px;z-index:200;background:var(--orange);color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none}
.skip-link:focus{top:12px}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.button{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;min-height:46px;padding:.7em 1.25em;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.2;text-decoration:none;border:2px solid transparent;transition:background-color .15s,border-color .15s,color .15s}
.button--primary{background:var(--orange);color:var(--charcoal);border-color:var(--orange)}
.button--primary:hover{background:#D9805C;border-color:#D9805C}
.button--ghost{border-color:currentColor;color:inherit;background:transparent}
.button--ghost:hover{background:rgba(201,107,69,.14);border-color:var(--orange)}
.button--small{min-height:40px;padding:.5em 1em;font-size:.95rem}
.button-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:28px}

/* ---------- Small type ---------- */
.kicker{display:inline-block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-deep);margin-bottom:14px}
.on-dark .kicker,.games .kicker{color:var(--orange-soft)}
.accent{color:var(--orange-deep)}
.on-dark .accent,.games .accent{color:var(--orange)}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.6vw,1.3rem);line-height:1.55;max-width:44rem}
.muted{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.on-dark .muted,.games .muted{color:var(--on-dark-soft)}
.fineprint{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:46rem}
.on-dark .fineprint,.games .fineprint{color:var(--on-dark-soft)}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(23,25,28,.96);color:var(--on-dark);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-dark)}
@supports (backdrop-filter:blur(8px)){.site-header{background:rgba(23,25,28,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}}
.site-header .container{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;min-height:68px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:750;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;padding:6px 0}
.brand img{width:34px;height:34px}
.brand em{font-style:normal;color:var(--orange-soft);font-weight:600}
.primary-nav{margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px 18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.primary-nav ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2px 4px}
.primary-nav a:not(.button){display:inline-block;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--on-dark-soft)}
.primary-nav a:not(.button):hover{color:var(--on-dark);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--on-dark);box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--orange)}
.primary-nav .nav-switch a{color:var(--orange-soft)}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .site-header{position:static}
  .site-header .container{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:12px}
  .primary-nav{margin-left:0;width:100%;justify-content:space-between}
  .primary-nav ul{margin-left:-10px}
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.band{padding:clamp(64px,9vw,112px) 0}
.band--paper{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.band--paper-2{background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--ink)}
.band--dark{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--on-dark)}
.band--dark-2{background:var(--charcoal-2);color:var(--on-dark)}
.band + .band--paper,.band--paper + .band--paper{border-top:1px solid var(--rule-light)}
.section-head{max-width:48rem;margin-bottom:40px}

/* ---------- Home hero ---------- */
.hero{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--on-dark);padding:clamp(48px,7vw,96px) 0 clamp(56px,8vw,100px);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -20% -40% 30%;height:120%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(201,107,69,.20),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);align-items:center}
.hero h1{margin-bottom:.4em}
.hero .lede{color:#E4E6E9}
.hero-note{margin-top:26px;padding-left:14px;border-left:3px solid var(--orange);color:var(--on-dark-soft);font-size:.98rem;max-width:36rem}
.hero-art img{width:min(100%,460px);margin:0 auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45))}
@media (max-width:820px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-art{order:-1}.hero-art img{width:min(60vw,260px)}}

/* Fractional officer definition strip */
.definition{background:var(--orange);color:var(--charcoal)}
.definition .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:12px 32px;align-items:baseline;padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:26px}
.definition dt{font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.definition dd{margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;max-width:52rem}
@media (max-width:720px){.definition .container{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.service{display:grid;grid-template-columns:5fr 7fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);align-items:start}
.service-num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-deep);letter-spacing:.04em;display:block;margin-bottom:12px}
.service-thread{margin-top:22px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius);background:rgba(201,107,69,.10);border:1px solid rgba(201,107,69,.35);font-size:.98rem}
.service-thread strong{display:block;color:var(--orange-deep);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}
.checklist{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:12px}
.checklist li{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-light);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:18px 20px 18px 54px;position:relative}
.checklist li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:20px;top:22px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 5px #fff,0 0 0 2px var(--orange)}
.checklist strong{display:block;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:2px}
.checklist span{color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media (max-width:860px){.service{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* App development callout */
.callout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:28px;align-items:center;background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--on-dark);border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 6px);padding:clamp(24px,4vw,40px)}
.callout img{width:64px;height:64px}
.callout h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem)}
@media (max-width:760px){.callout{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Steps */
.steps{list-style:none;counter-reset:step;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:8px}
.steps li{counter-increment:step;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-light);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 24px;position:relative}
.steps li::before{content:counter(step);display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--charcoal);color:#fff;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:16px;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--orange)}
.steps p{color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media (max-width:820px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Example questions */
.examples-block{margin-top:64px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px dashed var(--rule-light)}
.examples-block h3{font-size:1.5rem}
.examples{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
.examples li{background:var(--charcoal);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:18px 22px;font-size:1.08rem;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:baseline}
.examples li span{flex:none;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--orange-soft);border:1px solid rgba(227,154,122,.5);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 6px}
@media (max-width:720px){.examples{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tag{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--charcoal);background:var(--orange);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:12px}

/* About */
.pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-light);border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 4px);padding:clamp(24px,3.5vw,40px)}
.panel--dark{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--on-dark);border-color:var(--charcoal)}
.panel h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem)}
.facts{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:22px}
.facts li{padding-left:28px;position:relative}
.facts li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:14px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--orange)}
@media (max-width:820px){.pair{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Explore cards */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.card-link{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;text-decoration:none;background:var(--charcoal-2);color:var(--on-dark);border:1px solid var(--rule-dark);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 24px;transition:border-color .15s,transform .15s}
.card-link:hover{border-color:var(--orange);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.card-link p{color:var(--on-dark-soft)}
.card-link .go{margin-top:auto;padding-top:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-soft)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.card-link,.card-link:hover{transition:none;transform:none}}
@media (max-width:860px){.cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* FAQ */
.faq{display:grid;gap:12px;max-width:52rem}
.faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule-light);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:0 22px}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;padding:18px 32px 18px 0;list-style:none;position:relative}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--orange-deep)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"\2212"}
.faq details p{padding-bottom:20px;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ---------- Helix meaning (home) ---------- */
.helix-meaning{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(240px,5fr) 7fr;gap:clamp(32px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.helix-figure{margin:0}
.helix-figure .big-mark{width:min(100%,340px);margin:0 auto}
.helix-quote{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.8vw,1.35rem);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 28px;padding-left:18px;border-left:4px solid var(--orange)}
.helix-quote p{margin-bottom:.6em}
.helix-key{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.helix-key li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:start;background:var(--charcoal-2);border:1px solid var(--rule-dark);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px}
.helix-key strong{display:block}
.helix-key span{color:var(--on-dark-soft);font-size:.95rem}
.key-swatch{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%}
.key-swatch--orange{background:var(--orange)}
.key-swatch--person{background:conic-gradient(#fff 0 25%,#8FC1C6 0 50%,#B9A6DA 0 75%,#AACB8A 0)}
.key-swatch--helix{background:conic-gradient(var(--orange) 0 16.66%,#fff 0 33.33%,var(--orange) 0 50%,#fff 0 66.66%,var(--orange) 0 83.33%,#fff 0);-webkit-mask:radial-gradient(circle,transparent 9px,#000 10px);mask:radial-gradient(circle,transparent 9px,#000 10px)}
.key-swatch--circle{border:4px solid var(--orange);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 4px var(--charcoal-2),inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.people-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:22px}
.people-row svg{width:56px;height:56px}
.helix-figure figcaption{text-align:center;color:var(--on-dark-soft);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:12px}
@media (max-width:860px){.helix-meaning{grid-template-columns:1fr}.helix-key{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact{background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--on-dark);padding:clamp(64px,9vw,112px) 0;border-top:6px solid var(--orange)}
.contact-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:7fr 5fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}
.contact h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem)}
.contact-card{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 4px);padding:28px}
.contact-card a.email{display:inline-block;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.35rem);color:var(--orange-deep);margin:4px 0 12px;word-break:break-word}
@media (max-width:820px){.contact-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:#0F1012;color:var(--on-dark-soft);padding:40px 0;font-size:.95rem}
.site-footer .container{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px 32px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.site-footer .brand{color:var(--on-dark);font-size:1rem}
.site-footer .brand img{width:28px;height:28px}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 18px}
.site-footer a:not(.brand){text-decoration:none;padding:6px 0;display:inline-block}
.site-footer a:not(.brand):hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline}
.site-footer small{font-size:.9rem}

/* =========================================================
   Games: warm charcoal theme
   ========================================================= */
.games{--charcoal-2:#26231F;--rule-dark:rgba(255,240,230,.12);background:#1C1A19;color:var(--on-dark)}
.games .site-header{background:rgba(28,26,25,.95)}
.games .site-footer{background:#131110}
.games-main{background:radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 85% 0,rgba(201,107,69,.16),transparent 70%)}
.g-band{padding:clamp(56px,8vw,96px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-dark)}
.g-band:first-child{border-top:0}
.g-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);align-items:center;padding:clamp(48px,7vw,96px) 0}
.g-hero h1{margin-bottom:.4em}
.g-hero .lede{color:#E9E3DF}
@media (max-width:820px){.g-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Decorative dice table */
.dice{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;width:min(100%,400px);margin:0 auto}
.dice > *{position:absolute;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.die-mark{width:44%;height:44%;left:6%;top:10%;background:var(--paper);transform:rotate(-9deg)}
.die-mark img{width:62%;height:62%}
.die-six{width:36%;height:36%;right:8%;top:26%;background:var(--orange);transform:rotate(12deg)}
.die-six i{position:absolute;width:15%;height:15%;border-radius:50%;background:var(--charcoal)}
.die-six i:nth-child(1){left:20%;top:20%}
.die-six i:nth-child(2){left:42.5%;top:42.5%}
.die-six i:nth-child(3){right:20%;bottom:20%}
.die-pct{width:38%;height:38%;left:26%;bottom:6%;background:#2E2A27;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);clip-path:polygon(50% 0,93% 25%,93% 75%,50% 100%,7% 75%,7% 25%);border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);color:var(--orange-soft);transform:rotate(-6deg)}
.die-cats{width:30%;height:22%;right:4%;bottom:14%;background:#0F0E0D;border:2px solid var(--orange);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:clamp(.9rem,2.2vw,1.2rem);transform:rotate(-4deg);border-radius:14px}

/* Game cards */
.g-grid{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-top:32px}
.g-grid--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g-grid--5{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.g-card{background:var(--charcoal-2);border:1px solid var(--rule-dark);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 24px}
.g-card p{color:#D3CCC7}
.g-card .label{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--orange-soft);margin-bottom:12px}
.g-card a{color:var(--orange-soft)}
@media (max-width:980px){.g-grid--5{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:820px){.g-grid--2,.g-grid--3,.g-grid--5{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.g-news{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(201,107,69,.18),rgba(201,107,69,.04));border:1px solid rgba(201,107,69,.4);border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 6px);padding:clamp(24px,4vw,44px)}
.g-news .note{background:#131110;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px}
.g-news .note a{color:var(--orange-soft);font-weight:700}
@media (max-width:820px){.g-news{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.g-back{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:36px 0 64px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-dark)}
.g-back p{margin:0;color:var(--on-dark-soft)}

/* ---------- Helix meaning (games: settings around the orange core) ---------- */
.constellation{display:grid;grid-template-columns:6fr 6fr;gap:clamp(32px,6vw,72px);align-items:center}
.constellation figure{margin:0}
.constellation svg{width:min(100%,480px);margin:0 auto}
.constellation figcaption{text-align:center;color:var(--on-dark-soft);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:10px}
.constellation .helix-quote{border-left-color:var(--orange)}
.legend{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:8px}
.legend li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center}
.legend i{flex:none;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%}
.legend span{color:#D3CCC7}
.constellation--compact{grid-template-columns:5fr 7fr}
.constellation--compact svg{width:min(100%,340px)}
@media (max-width:860px){.constellation,.constellation--compact{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Status page ---------- */
.status-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:16px;margin-top:36px}
.status-item{background:var(--charcoal-2);border:1px solid var(--rule-dark);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(200px,4fr) 7fr;gap:12px 32px;align-items:center}
.status-item h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.status-item p{color:#D3CCC7;font-size:.98rem;margin:0}
.status-stage{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-soft);margin-bottom:10px}
.meter{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:6px}
.meter li{font-size:.75rem;color:#A9A19C;line-height:1.3}
.meter li::before{content:"";display:block;height:12px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-bottom:8px}
.meter li.done::before{background:var(--orange)}
.meter li.current::before{background:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,var(--orange) 0 6px,#E39A7A 6px 12px);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(227,154,122,.4)}
.meter li.current{color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.status-item--core{border-color:rgba(201,107,69,.55);background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(201,107,69,.14),var(--charcoal-2) 60%)}
@media (max-width:860px){.status-item{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.meter li{font-size:0;color:transparent}.meter li.current{font-size:0}}

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.notfound{min-height:62vh;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;background:var(--charcoal);color:var(--on-dark);padding:80px 0}
.notfound img{width:120px;height:120px;margin:0 auto 28px}
.notfound .button-row{justify-content:center}

/* ---------- Print ---------- */
@media print{.site-header,.skip-link,.button-row{display:none}body,.band--dark,.hero,.games{background:#fff;color:#000}}