/* ========== Charter Advantage UI (standalone, executive) ========== */
:root{
  --bg:#0d1117;
  --panel:#121826;
  --panel-2:#0b101b;
  --text:#e8edf7;
  --muted:#a6b0c3;
  --line:#1d2535;
  --brand:#2b85ff;     /* electric blue */
  --brand-2:#11b981;   /* emerald accent */
  --warn:#ffb020;
  --danger:#ff4d4f;
  --chip:#162133;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-sm:10px;
  --shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  --font: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
body.ca{background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);font:16px/1.6 var(--font);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}

/* --- header --- */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:20;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px clamp(14px,3vw,24px);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0d121c 0%, #0b1018 100%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.brand{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;font-size: 1.5em;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.2px}
.navlinks{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.navlinks a{color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;opacity:.9}
.navlinks a:hover{opacity:1}

/* --- buttons --- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);background:transparent}
.btn--primary{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(43,133,255,.25),0 8px 28px rgba(43,133,255,.25)}
.btn--ghost{border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--text);background:transparent}
.btn--small{padding:8px 10px;font-size:.9rem}

/* --- layout --- */
.container{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(16px,2.4vw,26px)}
.panel{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--panel) 0%,var(--panel-2) 100%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:clamp(16px,2vw,22px);margin-bottom:16px}
.kicker{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700}

/* --- hero --- */
.hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .9fr;gap:16px}
@media (max-width:980px){.hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.hero h1{margin:.2rem 0 .5rem;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);line-height:1.2}
.hero__left .actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:8px 0 12px}
.hero__stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:10px}
.kpi{background:#0f1524;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}
.kpi .n{font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem}
.kpi .l{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.statcard{background:#0f1626;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px}
.statcard h3{margin:.2rem 0 .3rem}

/* --- subscribe inline --- */
.subscribe{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:16px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:980px){.subscribe{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field{width:100%;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#0b1323;color:var(--text);padding:12px 14px}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
.sr-only{position:absolute!important;height:1px;width:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);white-space:nowrap}

/* --- toolbar --- */
.toolbar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.filters{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.search{display:flex;gap:8px}
.chip{padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#111a2b;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer}
.chip[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--brand);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}

/* --- episode cards --- */
.grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px}
.card{border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#141a2a 0%,#101625 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.card h3{margin:.2rem 0}
.card h3 a{color:var(--text);text-decoration:none}
.meta{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.tag{display:inline-flex;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:999px;background:#0f1726;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem}
.chip--muted{background:#0f1726;color:var(--muted);border-color:var(--line)}
.tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pill{padding:4px 10px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.8rem}
.pill--conviction{background:rgba(255,138,116,.1);color:#ff9e8c}
.pill--targeting{background:rgba(33,133,255,.1);color:#8fc1ff}
.pill--excellence{background:rgba(255,176,32,.1);color:#ffd48a}
.pill--results{background:rgba(135,99,255,.1);color:#cbb9ff}
/* ===========================
   Episodes Archive Cards (dark)
   =========================== */

/* Grid container (archive page) */
.ecards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Card base */
.ecard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;           /* media (top half) + body (bottom half) */
  min-height: 360px;                     /* keeps proportion */
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.04), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0f1526 0%, #0b1120 100%); /* cleaner dark */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.ecard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.35);    /* blue edge on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

/* Accent strip derived from first pillar/pill (applied with a class on the card) */
.ecard--conviction { box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #f59e0b, 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.ecard--targeting  { box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #3b82f6, 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.ecard--excellence { box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #fbbf24, 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.ecard--results    { box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #8b5cf6, 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

/* Media (top half) */
.ecard__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1220;
}
.ecard__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.03);
}
/* subtle vignette to blend image into dark card */
.ecard__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,22,0) 40%, rgba(8,12,22,.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Body (bottom half) */
.ecard__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr auto; /* meta, title, excerpt, tags */
  padding: 14px;
  color: #dbe5ff;
}
.ecard__meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(219,229,255,.7);
}
.ecard__badge {
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 8px; font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.08); color: #9cc0ff; border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.25);
}
.ecard__title {
  margin: 8px 0 6px; color: #eef2ff; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.ecard__excerpt {
  color: rgba(219,229,255,.85); margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: .98rem;
}
.ecard__tags {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ecard__tags .pill,
.ecard__tags .tag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #d1d5db;
}

/* Make the whole card clickable when wrapped in <a> */
a.ecard { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* -------- Episodes grid: deterministic columns -------- */
#episodeGrid{
  --card-min: 280px;
  --card-max: 360px;          /* tweak 340–400 to taste */
  display:grid;
  gap:18px;
  justify-content:start;      /* left align extra space */
}

/* 1 column (phones) */
@media (max-width: 719px){
  #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(var(--card-min), 1fr)); }
}

/* 2 columns (tablets / small laptops) */
@media (min-width: 720px) and (max-width: 1099px){
  #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(var(--card-min), var(--card-max))); }
}

/* 3 columns (desktop and up) */
@media (min-width: 1100px){
  #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(var(--card-min), var(--card-max))); }
}

/* Keep the single-result behavior from earlier (left-aligned, normal width) */
#episodeGrid.single{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(var(--card-min), var(--card-max)));
  justify-content:start;
}
#episodeGrid .ecard{ width:100%; max-width:none; }

@media (min-width: 1500px){
  #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(var(--card-min), var(--card-max))); }
}

.empty{padding:14px;border-radius:12px;border:1px dashed var(--line);margin-top:12px}

/* --- paths --- */
.paths{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:8px}
.path{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#11182a;border-radius:12px;padding:14px}

/* --- CTA --- */
.cta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:16px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:980px){.cta{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cta__actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}

/* --- footer --- */
.footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:20px}
.footer__inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:18px 0;color:var(--muted)}
.footlinks a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;margin-left:12px}

/* --- modal --- */
.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(7,10,16,.6);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:12px;z-index:99}
.modal[aria-hidden="false"]{display:flex}
.modal__panel{width:min(720px,92vw);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#101727 0%,#0c1423 100%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:18px}
.modal__header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px}
.modal__form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:10px}
.micro{font-size:.86rem}
/* Active chip styling for filters */
.chip.active {
  background: #2563eb;          /* blue-600 */
  border-color: #2563eb;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37,99,235,.35);
}

/* Empty state (episodes grid) */
.empty-state {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(255,255,255,.12));
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--panel, rgba(255,255,255,.03));
}
.empty-state h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; }
body.light {
  --bg-color: #ffffff;
  --text-color: #222222;
  --muted-color: #555555;
  --panel-bg: #f8f9fa;
  --chip-bg: #eaeaea;
  --chip-text: #333333;
  --btn-primary-bg: #0077ff;
  --btn-primary-text: #ffffff;
  --btn-ghost-bg: transparent;
  --btn-ghost-text: #0077ff;
  --pill-bg: #e3f2fd;
  --pill-text: #0077ff;
}

body.light {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
}

body.light .panel {
  background-color: var(--panel-bg);
}

body.light .muted {
  color: var(--muted-color);
}

body.light .chip {
  background-color: var(--chip-bg);
  color: var(--chip-text);
}

body.light .btn.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary-bg);
  color: var(--btn-primary-text);
}

body.light .btn.btn--ghost {
  background-color: var(--btn-ghost-bg);
  color: var(--btn-ghost-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--btn-ghost-text);
}

body.light .pill {
  background-color: var(--pill-bg);
  color: var(--pill-text);
}

/* ===========================
   LIGHT THEME (homepage)
   =========================== */
body.light{
  --bg:#ffffff;
  --text:#0f172a;        /* slate-900 */
  --muted:#64748b;       /* slate-500 */
  --line:#e5e7eb;        /* gray-200 */
  --panel:#ffffff;
  --panel-2:#f8fafc;     /* slate-50 */
  --brand:#2b85ff;
  --accent:#11b981;
  --shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  background:#fff; color:var(--text);
}

/* Nav */
body.light .nav{
  background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
body.light .brand span{ color:var(--text) }
body.light .nav a{ color:#334155 }

/* Panels */
body.light .panel{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
body.light .panel.hero{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%) }
body.light .panel .kicker{
  color:#475569; letter-spacing:.1em; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase;
}
body.light .muted{ color:var(--muted) }

/* Buttons */
body.light .btn--primary{
  background:var(--brand); color:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(43,133,255,.8);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(43,133,255,.25);
}
body.light .btn--primary:hover{ filter:brightness(0.96) }
body.light .btn--ghost{
  background:#fff; color:#1d4ed8; border:1px solid #c7d2fe;
}
body.light .btn--ghost:hover{ background:#eef2ff }

/* Fields */
body.light .field{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--text);
  border-radius:12px;
}

/* Chips (filters) */
body.light .chip{
  background:#f1f5f9; color:#334155; border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius:999px; padding:8px 12px; font-weight:700;
}
body.light .chip.active{
  background:#eaf2ff; color:#1d4ed8; border-color:#bfdbfe;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(29,78,216,.15);
}

/* Hero stats */
body.light .hero__stats .kpi{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
body.light .hero__stats .n{ color:#0b3b8f }

/* Subscribe block */
body.light .subscribe{ background:#fff }
body.light .subscribe--light{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%, #f7fafc 100%) }

/* Toolbar */
body.light .toolbar{ background:#fff }

/* Footer */
body.light .footer{
  background:#fff; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ===========================
   Episodes Grid — light cards
   =========================== */
#episodeGrid{
  --card-min: 280px;
  --card-max: 360px;
  display:grid; gap:18px; justify-content:start;
}
@media (max-width: 719px){ #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(1,minmax(var(--card-min),1fr)); } }
@media (min-width:720px) and (max-width:1099px){ #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(var(--card-min),var(--card-max))); } }
@media (min-width:1100px){ #episodeGrid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(var(--card-min),var(--card-max))); } }
/* single-result behavior (left, normal width) */
#episodeGrid.single{ grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(var(--card-min), var(--card-max))); justify-content:start; }
#episodeGrid .ecard{ width:100%; max-width:none; }

/* Card base (light) */
body.light .ecards--light .ecard{
  display:grid; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; min-height:360px;
  border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition:transform .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, border-color .16s ease;
}
body.light .ecards--light .ecard:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:#cbd5e1; box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
}

/* Accent strip by pillar (top inset border) */
body.light .ecard--conviction{ box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #f59e0b, var(--shadow); }
body.light .ecard--targeting { box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #3b82f6, var(--shadow); }
body.light .ecard--excellence{ box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #fbbf24, var(--shadow); }
body.light .ecard--results   { box-shadow: inset 0 3px 0 0 #8b5cf6, var(--shadow); }

/* Media top half */
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__media{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:#eef2ff }
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block }
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.85) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Body */
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__body{
  display:grid; grid-template-rows:auto auto 1fr auto; padding:14px;
}
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__meta{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#64748b;
}
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__badge{
  border-radius:999px; padding:4px 8px; font-weight:800;
  background:#eef2ff; color:#1d4ed8; border:1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__title{ margin:8px 0 6px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:800; line-height:1.25; font-size:1.05rem }
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__excerpt{ color:#334155; margin:0 0 8px; font-size:.98rem }
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap }
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__tags .pill,
body.light .ecards--light .ecard__tags .tag{
  background:#f1f5f9; border:1px solid #e2e8f0; color:#334155;
}

/* Empty state */
body.light .empty-state{
  margin-top:12px; padding:18px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px; text-align:center; background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

/* CTA (light) */
body.light .cta{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow) }
/* ======================
   Editor's Pick (light)
   ====================== */
body.light .statcard--light{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

body.light .statcard--media{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; /* text | image */
  gap:18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  body.light .statcard--media{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

body.light .statcard__body{
  padding:16px;
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}
body.light .statcard__title{ margin:0; font-weight:800; }
body.light .statcard__title a{ color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none; }
body.light .statcard__title a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }

body.light .statcard__media{
  position:relative; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  min-height: 220px; background:#eef2ff;
  border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
body.light .statcard__media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
}
body.light .statcard__scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 140% at 100% 0%, rgba(43,133,255,.22) 0%, rgba(17,185,129,.18) 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ======================
   Start Here — Path cards
   ====================== */
body.light .paths--light{
  display:grid; gap:18px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  body.light .paths--light{ grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(260px, 1fr)); }
}

body.light .pathcard{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  display:grid; gap:10px;
  transition:transform .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, border-color .16s ease;
}
body.light .pathcard:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color:#cbd5e1; box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
}

body.light .pathcard__icon{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:10px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf2ff 0%, #f0fff8 100%);
  border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
body.light .pathcard__icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px; color:#1d4ed8 }

body.light .pathcard__title{ margin:0; font-weight:800; }
body.light .pathcard__list{
  margin:0; padding-left:18px; color:#334155; line-height:1.5;
}
body.light .pathcard .btn--ghost{
  justify-self:start; margin-top:4px;
}

/* Ensure the dark-looking blocks are gone */
body.light .paths .path,
body.light .start .path{ background:transparent; border:none; box-shadow:none; }
body.light .episode-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease;
}

body.light .episode-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(2,6,23,0.08);
}

body.light .episode-card__image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

body.light .episode-card__body {
  padding: 16px;
}

body.light .episode-card__title {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

body.light .episode-card__title a {
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

body.light .episode-card__title a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

body.light .episode-card .tags {
  margin-top: 8px;
}
/* -------- Editor's Pick (light) -------- */
body.light .pickcard{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, border-color .16s ease;
}
body.light .pickcard:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:#cbd5e1;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
}

body.light .pickcard__media{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:16/9; /* guarantees tidy media */
  background:#eef2ff;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
body.light .pickcard__media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
}
/* subtle top accent */
body.light .pickcard__media::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2b85ff, #11b981);
}
/* corner ribbon */
body.light .pickcard__ribbon{
  position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px;
  background:#0ea5e9; color:#fff;
  padding:6px 10px; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:800;
  border-radius:999px; box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(14,165,233,.25);
}

body.light .pickcard__body{ padding:16px; display:grid; gap:15px; }
body.light .pickcard__title{ margin:0; font-weight:800; line-height:1.25; }
body.light .pickcard__title a{ color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none; }
body.light .pickcard__title a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
body.light .pickcard .tags{  }

body.light .pickcard__actions{}

/* -------- Hero Highlights strip (light) -------- */
body.light .hero__highlights{
  margin-top:14px;
  display:grid; gap:12px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(180px, 1fr));
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  body.light .hero__highlights{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

body.light .hcard{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  padding:10px 12px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, border-color .16s ease;
}
body.light .hcard:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:#cbd5e1; box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
}
body.light .hcard__icon{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:10px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf2ff 0%, #f0fff8 100%);
  border:1px solid #e2e8f0; color:#1d4ed8;
}
body.light .hcard__icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px }
body.light .hcard__title{ font-weight:800; line-height:1.2 }
body.light .hcard__copy{ color:#475569; font-size:.92rem }
/* subscribe form horizontal layout */
body.light .subscribe__form{
  display:flex;
  gap:8px;
  max-width:460px;
}
body.light .subscribe__input{
  flex:1;
  padding:10px 12px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:8px;
  font-size:.95rem;
}
body.light .subscribe__input:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:#60a5fa;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(96,165,250,.3);
}
.modal__header h3 {color: #ffffff;}
/* ===== Start Here band (light) ===== */
body.light .startband{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
body.light .startband__hdr{
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
body.light .startband__hdr .chip--info{
  background:#eaf2ff; color:#1d4ed8; border:1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

/* Grid */
body.light .pathgrid{
  display:grid; gap:16px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(260px,1fr));
}
@media (max-width: 1000px){
  body.light .pathgrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Cards */
body.light .pathcard{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px;
  padding:16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  display:grid; gap:12px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, border-color .16s ease;
}
body.light .pathcard:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#cbd5e1;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(2,6,23,.10);
}

/* Accent strip top per card */
body.light .pathcard::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2b85ff,#11b981);
}
body.light .pathcard--a::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,#6366f1,#22d3ee) }
body.light .pathcard--b::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2b85ff,#11b981) }
body.light .pathcard--c::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f59e0b,#22c55e) }

/* In-card elements */
body.light .pathcard__badge{
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:10px;
  background:#0ea5e9; color:#fff; font-weight:800;
  padding:4px 8px; border-radius:999px; font-size:.78rem;
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(14,165,233,.28);
}
body.light .pathcard__icon{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf2ff,#f0fff8);
  border:1px solid #e2e8f0; color:#1d4ed8;
}
body.light .pathcard__icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px }

body.light .pathcard__title{ margin:0; font-weight:800 }
body.light .pathcard__lead{ margin:0; color:#334155 }

body.light .pathcard__list{
  margin:0; padding-left:18px; color:#475569; line-height:1.55;
}
body.light .pathcard__list li{ margin:.18rem 0 }
body.light .pathcard__list li::marker{ color:#94a3b8 }

body.light .pathcard__meta{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap }