/* ===== /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/four-doors-pricing.css ===== */

/* Four Doors pricing architecture — 13 Aug 2026 */
.four-doors-figure,.story-figure,.wide-story-figure{margin:30px auto 28px;max-width:1180px}
.four-doors-figure img,.story-figure img,.wide-story-figure img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.34);box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(6,13,21,.20)}
.four-doors-figure figcaption,.story-figure figcaption,.wide-story-figure figcaption{margin:12px auto 0;max-width:900px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#9fb0bf}
.four-doors-section .four-doors-figure{margin-top:28px}
.four-door-grid article{position:relative;min-height:190px}
.door-need{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#e6c97e;font-size:25px;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:12px}
.prepared-decision-visual-section{background:#f5efe4}
.visual-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.18fr) minmax(320px,.82fr);gap:42px;align-items:center}
.visual-story-copy h2{margin-bottom:16px}
.prepared-decision-visual-section .story-figure figcaption,.guided-closer-visual-section .wide-story-figure figcaption{color:#5e6670}
.guided-closer-visual-section{background:#f5efe4}
.guided-closer-visual-section .wide-story-figure{margin-top:28px}
@media(max-width:860px){.visual-story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.four-door-grid article{min-height:0}.door-need{font-size:23px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.four-doors-figure,.story-figure,.wide-story-figure{margin-top:22px}.four-doors-figure img,.story-figure img,.wide-story-figure img{border-radius:10px}}


/* ===== /assets/how-circle-visual-storytelling-20-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* How the Circle Works — visual reasoning refinement — 20 Aug 2026
   Scope: this page only. Premium inner aesthetic preserved. */

.hcw-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 15%,rgba(203,168,90,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 110%,rgba(35,75,122,.28),transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(155deg,#1d3148 0%,#0c1521 72%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.28);
}
.hcw-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.32;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(230,201,126,.06) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(230,201,126,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.8) 100%);
}
.hcw-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:92px 26px 76px}
.hcw-hero-copy{max-width:780px}
.hcw-hero h1{font-size:clamp(43px,5.1vw,66px);max-width:840px;margin-bottom:22px;color:#fffaf0}
.hcw-hero .lead{max-width:800px;color:#d4dee7;font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,22px)}
.hcw-hero-route{margin-top:54px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1.15fr auto 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.hcw-route-step{min-height:118px;padding:20px 20px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.27);background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border-radius:10px;backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.hcw-route-step span{display:block;color:#cba85a;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.7px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:7px}
.hcw-route-step strong{display:block;color:#f7ead7;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:7px}
.hcw-route-step small{display:block;color:#aebdca;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45}
.hcw-route-arrow{color:#cba85a;font-size:25px;text-align:center}

.hcw-entry-section{padding:82px 0;background:#f7ead7;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.18)}
.hcw-entry-wrap{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 26px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.82fr) minmax(0,1.18fr);gap:64px;align-items:start}
.hcw-entry-heading h2{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,58px);margin-bottom:20px}
.hcw-entry-principle{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.35;color:#5e4e2e;border-left:3px solid #cba85a;padding-left:18px;margin-top:27px}
.hcw-entry-columns{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.hcw-entry-columns article{padding:28px 26px;background:#fffaf0;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.22);border-radius:11px;box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(12,21,33,.06)}
.hcw-entry-number{display:block;color:#80631f;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.7px;margin-bottom:10px}
.hcw-entry-columns h3{font-size:29px;margin-bottom:9px}
.hcw-entry-columns p{font-size:15px;color:#4e5964;margin:0}

.hcw-seven-section{padding-top:90px;padding-bottom:92px}
.hcw-seven-lead{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:46px}
.hcw-seven-path{position:relative;max-width:940px;margin:0 auto;padding-left:96px}
.hcw-seven-path::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:34px;top:28px;bottom:32px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(#cba85a,rgba(203,168,90,.22))}
.hcw-seven-step{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;padding:0 0 34px;margin-bottom:8px}
.hcw-step-number{position:absolute;left:-96px;top:0;width:68px;height:68px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#16273b;color:#e6c97e;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.42);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 9px 24px rgba(12,21,33,.12)}
.hcw-step-body{padding:5px 0 4px}
.hcw-step-body h3{font-size:34px;margin-bottom:8px}
.hcw-step-body>p{font-size:16.5px;color:#4e5964;max-width:790px}
.hcw-evidence-states{margin-top:19px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px}
.hcw-evidence-states span{padding:15px 14px;border-top:2px solid #cba85a;background:#f7ead7}
.hcw-evidence-states strong{display:block;color:#16273b;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;line-height:1.15}
.hcw-evidence-states small{display:block;color:#6a747e;font-size:12px;margin-top:4px}
.hcw-success-test,.hcw-options-note{margin-top:19px;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.24)}
.hcw-success-test{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fffaf0,#f4ead8);border-left:4px solid #cba85a}
.hcw-success-test .hcw-mini-eyebrow{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#80631f;margin-bottom:7px}
.hcw-success-test strong,.hcw-options-note strong{display:block;color:#16273b;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:25px;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:7px}
.hcw-success-test p,.hcw-options-note p{margin:0;color:#58636d;font-size:14.5px;max-width:760px}
.hcw-options-note{background:#eef2f5;border-color:rgba(22,39,59,.14)}
.hcw-options-note strong{font-size:23px}

.hcw-position-panel{max-width:980px;margin:38px auto 0;padding:34px 36px;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#21384f,#0c1521);border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.32);border-radius:13px;box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(12,21,33,.15)}
.hcw-position-intro .eyebrow{color:#cba85a}
.hcw-position-intro h3{color:#f7ead7;font-size:clamp(30px,3.5vw,41px);max-width:780px}
.hcw-position-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:25px}
.hcw-position-grid span{padding:18px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.22);background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border-radius:8px}
.hcw-position-grid strong{display:block;color:#e6c97e;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.15}
.hcw-position-grid small{display:block;color:#bdcad6;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:5px}

.hcw-final-register{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;max-width:900px;margin:34px auto 30px}
.hcw-final-register span{padding:17px 12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.48);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.19)}
.hcw-final-register strong{display:block;color:#e6c97e;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;line-height:1.15}
.hcw-final-register small{display:block;color:#b9c6d2;font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;margin-top:5px}

/* Reduce visual clutter in the ordinary content sections without flattening the premium system. */
.hcw-seven-section + .section.light{padding-top:82px;padding-bottom:82px}
.guided-closer-visual-section{padding-top:84px!important;padding-bottom:84px!important}
.guided-closer-visual-section .wide-story-figure{margin-top:34px}

@media(max-width:920px){
  .hcw-hero-route{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}.hcw-route-arrow{display:none}
  .hcw-entry-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .hcw-position-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hcw-final-register{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .hcw-hero-inner{padding:68px 20px 62px}.hcw-hero h1{font-size:clamp(39px,11.8vw,52px)}
  .hcw-hero-route{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:38px}.hcw-route-step{min-height:auto}
  .hcw-entry-section{padding:60px 0}.hcw-entry-wrap{padding:0 20px}.hcw-entry-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hcw-seven-section{padding-top:62px;padding-bottom:62px}.hcw-seven-path{padding-left:70px}.hcw-seven-path::before{left:27px}.hcw-step-number{left:-70px;width:54px;height:54px;font-size:21px}
  .hcw-step-body h3{font-size:29px}.hcw-evidence-states{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hcw-position-panel{padding:28px 22px}.hcw-position-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hcw-final-register{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}


/* ===== /assets/inner-analogy-closer-20-aug-2026.css ===== */
/* Inner analogy integration + Closer Access reasoning/visual refinement — 20 Aug 2026
   Scope: Careful Circle, How the Circle Works, Closer Access only.
   Preserve the premium inner visual language; use metaphor only where it clarifies the work. */

/* ---------- CAREFUL CIRCLE: THE BRIDGE ---------- */
.circle-decision-story .eyebrow{color:#cba85a}
.circle-bridge-intro{max-width:830px;color:#d1dce6;font-size:18px;line-height:1.68;margin:0 0 28px}
.circle-bridge-banks{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;max-width:980px;margin:30px auto 0;padding:0 18px}
.circle-bridge-bank{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;max-width:260px}
.circle-bridge-bank:last-child{text-align:right;align-items:flex-end}
.circle-bridge-bank strong{color:#e6c97e;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:23px;line-height:1.12}
.circle-bridge-bank small{color:#9fb0bf;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45}
.circle-decision-path-wrap{margin-top:20px!important;padding-top:30px!important;padding-bottom:24px!important}
.circle-decision-path{padding-bottom:40px!important}
.circle-decision-path::before{top:35px!important;height:3px!important;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(203,168,90,.38),#e6c97e 16%,#e6c97e 84%,rgba(203,168,90,.38))!important;box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(230,201,126,.16)}
.circle-decision-path::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:6.5%;right:6.5%;bottom:24px;height:1px;background:rgba(203,168,90,.24)}
.circle-decision-step{min-height:195px}
.circle-decision-step::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:70px;bottom:13px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(rgba(230,201,126,.58),rgba(203,168,90,.12));z-index:-1}
.circle-decision-step .step-num{background:#0c1521!important;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.30)!important}
.circle-decision-story .journey-payoff{margin-top:18px!important}
.circle-bridge-cta{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:26px}
.circle-bridge-cta .btn{min-width:230px;text-align:center}

/* Keep the Four Doors analogy and its explanatory video as one continuous chapter. */
.four-doors-section{padding-bottom:54px!important}
.four-doors-section + .pricing-video{border-top:0!important;padding-top:52px!important}
.four-doors-section + .pricing-video .video-intro{text-align:center;max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.four-doors-section + .pricing-video .video-intro .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.four-doors-section + .pricing-video .video-summary{max-width:940px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* ---------- HOW THE CIRCLE WORKS: THE BRIDGE STEP BY STEP ---------- */
.hcw-hero .hcw-bridge-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:24px 0 0;color:#e6c97e;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}
.hcw-hero .hcw-bridge-label::before{content:"";width:36px;height:1px;background:#cba85a}
.hcw-hero-route{position:relative;padding-bottom:36px}
.hcw-hero-route::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:3%;right:3%;bottom:8px;height:1px;background:rgba(203,168,90,.25)}
.hcw-route-step{position:relative}
.hcw-route-step::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:100%;height:26px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(rgba(203,168,90,.48),rgba(203,168,90,.12))}
.hcw-hero-bridge-note{margin:28px 0 0;max-width:800px;color:#b7c5d1;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.42;border-left:2px solid #cba85a;padding-left:18px}

/* ---------- CLOSER ACCESS ---------- */
body.tco-page-closer{background:#fffdf8}
.closer-premium-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:570px;background:#0c1521 url('/assets/closer-prepared-decision-brief.webp') 82% center/58% auto no-repeat;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.3)}
.closer-premium-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,21,33,.99) 0%,rgba(12,21,33,.97) 38%,rgba(12,21,33,.78) 56%,rgba(12,21,33,.18) 78%,rgba(12,21,33,.08) 100%)}
.closer-premium-hero .closer-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(calc(100% - 48px),1160px);margin:0 auto;padding:92px 0 78px}
.closer-premium-hero .closer-hero-copy{max-width:610px}
.closer-premium-hero .eyebrow{color:#cba85a}
.closer-premium-hero h1{color:#fffaf0;font-size:clamp(44px,5.5vw,68px);line-height:1.03;margin:0 0 22px;max-width:650px}
.closer-premium-hero .lead{color:#d4dee7;font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,22px);line-height:1.62;max-width:600px}
.closer-hero-note{display:inline-block;margin-top:20px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.35);color:#9fb0bf;font-size:12px;line-height:1.45}

.closer-reasoning-section{padding:86px 0;background:#fffdf8}
.closer-reasoning-wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 48px),1080px);margin:0 auto}
.closer-reasoning-wrap>h2{font-size:clamp(40px,4.8vw,56px);max-width:820px;margin-bottom:18px}
.closer-reasoning-lead{max-width:810px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.68;color:#4e5964;margin-bottom:38px}
.closer-reasoning-chain{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;border:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.14);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(12,21,33,.06)}
.closer-reasoning-chain article{position:relative;padding:28px 24px 26px;background:#fff}
.closer-reasoning-chain article+article{border-left:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.11)}
.closer-reasoning-chain article::after{content:"→";position:absolute;right:-12px;top:29px;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#16273b;color:#e6c97e;font-size:13px;z-index:2}
.closer-reasoning-chain article:last-child::after{display:none}
.closer-reasoning-chain span{display:block;color:#80631f;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px}
.closer-reasoning-chain h3{font-size:28px;margin:0 0 9px}
.closer-reasoning-chain p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.58;color:#5b6670;margin:0}
.closer-boundary-note{margin:28px 0 0;padding:23px 26px;background:#16273b;color:#d7e1e9;border-left:4px solid #cba85a;border-radius:8px;max-width:940px}
.closer-boundary-note strong{color:#e6c97e;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px}

.closer-process-section{padding:86px 0;background:#f7ead7}
.closer-process-section .wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 48px),1080px)}
.closer-process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;max-width:920px;margin:38px auto 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.24)}
.closer-process-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:84px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px;padding:28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.20)}
.closer-process-num{width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#16273b;color:#e6c97e;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.38);font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px}
.closer-process-step h3{font-size:31px;margin:2px 0 8px}
.closer-process-step p{color:#4e5964;margin:0;max-width:790px}
.closer-case-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-top:18px}
.closer-case-pair div{padding:17px 18px;background:#fffaf0;border-top:2px solid #cba85a}
.closer-case-pair strong{display:block;color:#16273b;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:4px}
.closer-case-pair small{color:#69737c;line-height:1.45}
.closer-decision-note-fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.closer-decision-note-fields span{padding:14px 15px;background:#fffaf0;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.18);font-size:12.5px;color:#58636d}
.closer-decision-note-fields strong{display:block;color:#80631f;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.7px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}

.closer-review-gate{margin-top:30px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}
.closer-review-gate span{padding:18px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.22);background:#fffaf0;text-align:center}
.closer-review-gate strong{display:block;color:#16273b;font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px}
.closer-review-gate small{display:block;color:#68727c;font-size:12px;margin-top:4px}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .circle-bridge-banks{padding:0;}
  .closer-premium-hero{background-position:88% center;background-size:72% auto}
  .closer-premium-hero::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,21,33,.99) 0%,rgba(12,21,33,.97) 50%,rgba(12,21,33,.72) 74%,rgba(12,21,33,.25) 100%)}
  .closer-reasoning-chain{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .closer-reasoning-chain article:nth-child(3){border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.11)}
  .closer-reasoning-chain article:nth-child(4){border-top:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.11)}
  .closer-reasoning-chain article::after{display:none}
  .closer-decision-note-fields{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .circle-bridge-banks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
  .circle-bridge-bank strong{font-size:20px}.circle-bridge-bank small{font-size:11.5px}
  .circle-decision-step{min-height:auto}.circle-decision-step::after{display:none}.circle-decision-path::after{display:none}
  .hcw-hero-route::after,.hcw-route-step::after{display:none}
  .closer-premium-hero{min-height:auto;background-position:74% center;background-size:auto 100%}
  .closer-premium-hero::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,21,33,.995) 0%,rgba(12,21,33,.98) 64%,rgba(12,21,33,.75) 100%)}
  .closer-premium-hero .closer-hero-inner{width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1160px);padding:72px 0 66px}
  .closer-premium-hero h1{font-size:clamp(39px,12vw,52px)}
  .closer-reasoning-section,.closer-process-section{padding:64px 0}
  .closer-reasoning-wrap,.closer-process-section .wrap{width:min(calc(100% - 40px),1080px)}
  .closer-reasoning-chain{grid-template-columns:1fr}.closer-reasoning-chain article+article{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.11)}
  .closer-process-step{grid-template-columns:62px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px}.closer-process-num{width:52px;height:52px;font-size:21px}
  .closer-case-pair,.closer-decision-note-fields,.closer-review-gate{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* ---------- 20 AUG 2026: BRIDGE IMAGE FAMILY INTEGRATION ----------
   One recurring bridge motif, rendered differently on each page:
   - Circle: conceptual chapter visual with live bank labels.
   - How It Works: atmospheric hero field behind the live step-by-step route.
   The image supports the analogy; all decision meaning remains real HTML. */
.circle-bridge-visual{position:relative;max-width:1080px;margin:32px auto 12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.34);border-radius:16px;background:#0c1521;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.30)}
.circle-bridge-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.circle-bridge-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,21,33,.02) 42%,rgba(12,21,33,.88) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.circle-bridge-visual-banks{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:28px;right:28px;bottom:48px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;align-items:flex-end}
.circle-bridge-visual .circle-bridge-bank{padding:13px 15px;background:rgba(12,21,33,.76);border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.26);border-radius:8px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.circle-bridge-visual .circle-bridge-bank:last-child{text-align:right;align-items:flex-end}
.circle-bridge-visual figcaption{position:relative;z-index:3;margin:0;padding:16px 22px 18px;background:#0c1521;color:#aebdca;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;border-top:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.22)}

/* How the Circle Works: the Bridge becomes the hero environment, not a separate image block. */
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero{background:#0c1521 url('/assets/bridge-walkway-21-aug-2026.webp') 72% center/cover no-repeat!important}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,21,33,.995) 0%,rgba(12,21,33,.97) 38%,rgba(12,21,33,.82) 58%,rgba(12,21,33,.44) 76%,rgba(12,21,33,.16) 100%)}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero::after{opacity:.20;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(230,201,126,.055) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(230,201,126,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:64px 64px;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,0,0,.65) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.25) 62%,transparent 100%)}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero-copy{max-width:720px}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero-route{max-width:1010px}
.tco-page-how-circle .hcw-route-step{background:rgba(12,21,33,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(7px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16)}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .circle-bridge-visual-banks{left:14px;right:14px;bottom:46px;gap:10px}
  .circle-bridge-visual .circle-bridge-bank{padding:10px 11px;max-width:46%}
  .circle-bridge-visual .circle-bridge-bank strong{font-size:18px}.circle-bridge-visual .circle-bridge-bank small{font-size:10.5px}
  .tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero{background-position:68% center!important}
  .tco-page-how-circle .hcw-hero::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,21,33,.995) 0%,rgba(12,21,33,.96) 62%,rgba(12,21,33,.66) 100%)}
}


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

/* Circle hero follows the same integrated composition. */
.circle-premium-hero::before{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,21,33,.99) 0%,rgba(12,21,33,.96) 34%,rgba(12,21,33,.80) 52%,rgba(12,21,33,.40) 69%,rgba(12,21,33,.10) 87%,rgba(12,21,33,.02) 100%)!important
}
.circle-premium-hero{background-position:68% center!important}

/* ---------- THE CAREFUL CIRCLE: review-video finesse ---------- */
.circle-explanation-video .video-summary{
  margin:22px auto 0!important;padding:16px 20px!important;max-width:930px;border-left:3px solid #cba85a;
  background:#fffaf0;color:#394551!important;font-size:15px!important;line-height:1.6!important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(12,21,33,.055)
}
.circle-explanation-video .video-summary strong{color:#16273b!important}
.circle-bridge-visual figcaption{
  margin:0!important;padding:22px 26px 6px!important;color:#d5e0ea!important;font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.62!important;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.22)
}
.circle-pattern-strip{align-items:stretch!important}
.circle-pattern-strip article{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;min-height:150px!important}
.circle-pattern-strip article span{margin-top:auto!important;padding-top:8px}
.priority-cta-row{
  display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,300px) 1fr!important;gap:18px!important;align-items:center!important;
  margin-top:26px!important;padding-top:23px!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.20)!important
}
.priority-cta-row .btn{width:100%!important;justify-content:center!important}
.priority-cta-row>span{display:block!important;color:#58636d!important;font-size:14px!important;line-height:1.55!important}
.closer-editorial .priority-cta-row>span{color:#53606d!important}

/* ---------- HOW THE CIRCLE WORKS: same bridge family + cleaner ending ---------- */
.hcw-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,22,36,.99) 0%,rgba(7,22,36,.96) 34%,rgba(7,22,36,.82) 53%,rgba(7,22,36,.45) 70%,rgba(7,22,36,.12) 88%,rgba(7,22,36,.02) 100%),
    url('/assets/bridge-walkway-21-aug-2026.webp') 66% center/cover no-repeat!important;
  min-height:650px;display:flex;align-items:center
}
.hcw-hero::after{opacity:.12!important}
.hcw-hero-inner{width:min(calc(100% - 56px),1160px)!important;max-width:1160px!important;padding:86px 0 78px!important}
.hcw-hero-copy{max-width:650px!important}
.hcw-hero-route{max-width:960px}
.tco-page-how-circle .section.final.dark{border-bottom:16px solid #f7ead7!important;padding-bottom:78px!important}

/* ---------- COMPLETE GUIDE: hierarchy and contrast where the review showed fade-out ---------- */
.complete-guide-page .cg-position-section{background:#fffdf8!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position-section h2{color:#10243b!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position-section .lead{color:#465360!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position-grid{gap:16px!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position{
  background:#f7ead7!important;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.29)!important;border-top:3px solid #cba85a!important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(12,21,33,.055)!important
}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position strong{color:#17314b!important;font-size:24px!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position p{color:#4f5b67!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-position-section>.wrap>.small{color:#53606d!important;font-size:14.5px!important;line-height:1.6!important}
.complete-guide-page .section.dark .card{
  background:#fffaf0!important;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.42)!important;color:#26313b!important;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.16)!important
}
.complete-guide-page .section.dark .card h3{color:#16273b!important}
.complete-guide-page .section.dark .card p{color:#46525e!important}

/* ---------- PROOF: dated-public-record cards and "what this means for you" ---------- */
.pp-public-sequence{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:34px}
.pp-public-post{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:22px;align-items:center;padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.24);background:#fffdf8}
.pp-public-post .pp-post-num{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:31px;font-weight:700;color:#9a742d}
.pp-public-post h3{margin:0 0 5px!important;font-size:24px!important;color:#16273b!important}
.pp-public-post p{margin:0!important;color:#58636d!important;font-size:14.5px!important}
.pp-public-post a{white-space:nowrap}
.pp-meaning-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:34px}
.pp-meaning-grid article{padding:24px;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.22);background:#fffdf8}
.pp-meaning-grid h3{font-size:25px!important;margin:0 0 8px!important}
.pp-meaning-grid p{font-size:15px!important;color:#53606d!important;margin:0!important}
.pp-deep-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:30px}
.pp-deep-card{padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(128,99,31,.26);background:#fffaf0;text-align:left}
.pp-deep-card h3{font-size:30px!important;margin:0 0 10px!important}
.pp-deep-card p{margin-bottom:18px!important}
.pp-legacy-line{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);line-height:1.25;color:#16273b;border-left:3px solid #cba85a;padding-left:22px;margin:28px 0}

/* Deep-evidence page: deliberately quieter than normal inner navigation. */
.deep-evidence-bar{background:#0c1521;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.24)}
.deep-evidence-bar__inner{width:min(calc(100% - 52px),1120px);margin:0 auto;padding:15px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px}
.deep-evidence-bar img{display:block;width:230px;max-width:48vw;height:auto}
.deep-evidence-bar a:last-child{color:#e6c97e;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.2px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700}
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@media(max-width:900px){
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/* Complete Guide dark credibility chapter: the surface itself owns its foreground colours. */
.complete-guide-page .section.dark{background:#0b1a2a!important;color:#dce5ed!important}
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.complete-guide-page .section.dark> .wrap>p,.complete-guide-page .section.dark .lead{color:#d5e0e9!important}


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

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

/* 1) Start Here: stronger breathing room and cleaner alignment */
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.tco-spine-section .tco-spine-callout{max-width:980px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;line-height:1.65}
.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(160px,210px) minmax(0,1fr)!important;align-items:stretch!important;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}
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.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.label{font-weight:800!important;letter-spacing:.7px!important;text-transform:uppercase!important;font-size:12px!important}
.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.value{line-height:1.65!important}
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.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.label--position,.hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.value--position{background:#f7f0df!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-grid{align-items:stretch!important}
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.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-card strong{display:block;margin:0}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout{margin-top:32px!important;padding:22px 26px!important}

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

/* 3) Door Four: one door, two equal uses */
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#door-four .tco-door4-split .oe-button{margin-top:auto!important;align-self:flex-start!important}
#door-four .tco-door4-split .price{min-height:58px}
.tco-compare-details{margin-top:28px;border:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.15);border-radius:12px;background:#fffdf8;overflow:hidden}
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.tco-compare-details .oe-table-wrap{margin:0!important;padding:18px;overflow-x:auto}

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

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

/* Mobile */
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  .tco-spine-section{padding-top:62px!important;padding-bottom:62px!important}
  .hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
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  .hp-decision-sheet--whole-picture>.value:last-child{border-bottom:0!important}
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  .tco-review-turns{padding:54px 20px}
}


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

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Dark-section contrast: each dark component owns its text.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.tco-spine-section--navy h1,
.tco-spine-section--navy h2,
.tco-spine-section--navy h3,
.tco-spine-section--navy h4{color:#fff8ea!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy p,
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-lead,
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-copy,
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout{color:#dce6ef!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout strong{color:#fff6e3!important}
.tco-spine-section--navy .tco-spine-callout{background:rgba(255,255,255,.085)!important}

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

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

/* Complete Guide dark success section */
.complete-guide-page .cg-success-section .fit-lived-question,
.cg-success-section .fit-lived-question{color:#e3ebf1!important}
.complete-guide-page .cg-success-section p,
.complete-guide-page .cg-success-section .cg-success-item span{color:#dbe5eb!important}

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

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Four Doors: four equal upright cards, one left-to-right row.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.oe-bigger .oe-door-grid{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))!important;gap:16px!important;align-items:stretch!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-grid>#door-four{grid-column:auto!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card{padding:26px 22px!important;display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;min-width:0!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card h2{font-size:clamp(25px,2vw,31px)!important;line-height:1.08!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card h3{font-size:19px!important;line-height:1.25!important;margin:16px 0 8px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card p,.oe-bigger .oe-door-card li{font-size:14.5px!important;line-height:1.58!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card .oe-price{font-size:31px!important;margin:13px 0 16px!important}
.oe-bigger .oe-door-card .oe-door-select{margin-top:auto!important;width:100%!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-split{display:block!important;margin-top:10px!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-split>div{padding:0!important;border:0!important;background:transparent!important;border-radius:0!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-door4-split>div+div{margin-top:14px!important;padding-top:14px!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.14)!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .tco-offer-badge{font-size:10px!important;padding:4px 7px!important}
.oe-bigger #door-four .price{font-weight:800;color:#8a651d;margin:4px 0 7px}

.the-careful-circle-page .orientation-grid-four,
.tco-page-circle .orientation-grid-four,
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.orientation-grid-four>article{height:100%!important;padding:26px 22px!important;display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;min-width:0!important}
.orientation-grid-four>article h3{font-size:25px!important;line-height:1.12!important}
.orientation-grid-four>article p{font-size:14.5px!important;line-height:1.58!important}

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

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .oe-bigger .oe-door-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .oe-bigger .oe-door-grid,.orientation-grid-four{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}

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

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Video transcripts: a closed reading pocket by default.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
details.hp-transcript,
details.tco-video-transcript{margin-top:20px!important;border:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.14)!important;border-radius:9px!important;background:#fffdf8!important;overflow:hidden!important;padding:0!important}
details.hp-transcript>summary,
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details.hp-transcript>summary::-webkit-details-marker,
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details.tco-video-transcript>div{padding:19px 20px 21px!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,39,59,.1)!important}
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/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   6. FAQ button breathing room.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.oe-faq .oe-section--cta .oe-button+.oe-small,
body.oe-faq .oe-section--cta .oe-button+.oe-small{margin-top:16px!important;display:block!important}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Priority List: modern bridge family + polished form.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
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.priority-page .priority-consent{padding:12px 14px!important;border:1px solid rgba(203,168,90,.28)!important;border-radius:6px!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.72)!important}

/* Priority List thank-you should feel personal and make the Guide choice obvious. */
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.priority-guide-after .priority-submit--link{margin-top:7px}

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

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

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

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