/* ==========================================================================
   berkeleyadmissions.com

   Warm-academic system: deep forest green + clay accent on warm paper, with
   soft gradient fields, grain, and layered depth.

   Deliberately NOT Berkeley blue/gold — the site's own independence notice
   says it does not use the university's colors or marks.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Ink */
  --ba-ink:        #16211d;
  --ba-ink-2:      #33413c;
  --ba-ink-3:      #4a5651;
  --ba-ink-4:      #5d6a65;
  --ba-ink-5:      #6f7b76;
  --ba-ink-6:      #838e89;
  --ba-ink-7:      #97a19c;
  --ba-ink-8:      #a9b2ad;

  /* Green */
  --ba-green:      #1c5c4d;
  --ba-green-dk:   #123f34;
  --ba-green-lt:   #2f7d6a;
  --ba-green-tint: #cfe0da;
  --ba-green-wash: #eef4f1;

  /* Warm clay accent */
  --ba-clay:       #b8623a;
  --ba-clay-dk:    #944c2c;
  --ba-clay-tint:  #f0d8cb;
  --ba-clay-wash:  #fbf1ea;

  /* Paper */
  --ba-bg:         #fffdfb;
  --ba-bg-2:       #f8f5f0;
  --ba-bg-3:       #f2eee7;
  --ba-bg-4:       #ebe6dd;

  /* Lines */
  --ba-line:       #e4ded4;
  --ba-line-2:     #eee9e1;
  --ba-line-3:     #d8d1c5;
  --ba-line-4:     #cfc7b9;

  /* Shadows — warm, never grey */
  --ba-sh-sm:  0 1px 2px rgba(38, 30, 20, 0.04), 0 2px 6px rgba(38, 30, 20, 0.04);
  --ba-sh-md:  0 2px 4px rgba(38, 30, 20, 0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(38, 30, 20, 0.06);
  --ba-sh-lg:  0 4px 8px rgba(38, 30, 20, 0.05), 0 18px 44px rgba(38, 30, 20, 0.09);

  --ba-wrap:       1140px;
  --ba-mid:        920px;
  --ba-narrow:     760px;
  --ba-gutter:     28px;

  --ba-sans:       Inter, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --ba-mono:       "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;

  --ba-r-sm:  8px;
  --ba-r-md:  14px;
  --ba-r-lg:  20px;
  --ba-r-xl:  28px;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */

body.ba-body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ba-bg);
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  font-family: var(--ba-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

html:has(body.ba-body) { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

.ba-site,
.ba-site *,
.ba-site *::before,
.ba-site *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

.ba-site {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* Paper grain over the whole site. Very low contrast; adds tooth, not noise. */
.ba-site::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.22;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='180' height='180' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.ba-site h1, .ba-site h2, .ba-site h3, .ba-site h4,
.ba-site p, .ba-site ul, .ba-site ol, .ba-site li,
.ba-site figure { margin: 0; }

.ba-site ul, .ba-site ol { padding: 0; list-style: none; }

.ba-site a { color: var(--ba-green); text-decoration: none; transition: color .18s ease; }
.ba-site a:hover { color: var(--ba-clay); }

.ba-site img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

.ba-site summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; }
.ba-site summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.ba-site input, .ba-site textarea, .ba-site select, .ba-site button { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

.ba-main { flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */

.ba-wrap   { max-width: var(--ba-wrap);   margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--ba-gutter); padding-right: var(--ba-gutter); }
.ba-mid    { max-width: var(--ba-mid);    margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--ba-gutter); padding-right: var(--ba-gutter); }
.ba-narrow { max-width: var(--ba-narrow); margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--ba-gutter); padding-right: var(--ba-gutter); }

.ba-sec       { position: relative; }
.ba-sec-flush { border-bottom: 0; }

/* Soft colour fields. These replace flat section fills and give the page depth. */
.ba-sec-tint {
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 120% at 12% 0%,   rgba(28,92,77,.07)  0%, rgba(28,92,77,0)  60%),
    radial-gradient(60% 110% at 92% 100%, rgba(184,98,58,.07) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ba-bg-2) 0%, var(--ba-bg-3) 100%);
}

.ba-sec-rule { border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line); }

.ba-pad-64 { padding-top: 84px; padding-bottom: 84px; }
.ba-pad-72 { padding-top: 96px; padding-bottom: 96px; }

/* Decorative blobs — big, very soft, behind content. */
.ba-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(72px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.ba-blob-green { background: rgba(47,125,106,.20); }
.ba-blob-clay  { background: rgba(184,98,58,.16); }
.ba-blob-sage  { background: rgba(120,155,138,.18); }

.ba-mb-12 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ba-mb-14 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ba-mb-16 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ba-mb-18 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ba-mb-20 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ba-mb-24 { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ba-mb-26 { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ba-mb-28 { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.ba-mb-36 { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ba-mb-40 { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.ba-mt-6  { margin-top: 8px; }
.ba-mt-26 { margin-top: 30px; }
.ba-mt-28 { margin-top: 32px; }
.ba-mt-32 { margin-top: 36px; }
.ba-my-24 { margin: 30px 0; }
.ba-w-36  { max-width: 36em; }
.ba-w-46  { max-width: 44em; }

/* ---------- Type ---------- */

.ba-h1-xl {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 58px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.ba-h1    { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 46px); line-height: 1.1;  letter-spacing: -0.032em; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ba-h1-sm { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 40px); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.03em;  font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ba-h2    { font-size: clamp(27px, 3vw, 34px);   line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -0.028em; font-weight: 600; }
.ba-h2-sm { font-size: clamp(25px, 2.6vw, 31px); line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.026em; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ba-h3    { font-size: clamp(21px, 2vw, 25px);   line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.022em; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.ba-lead  { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px); line-height: 1.58; color: var(--ba-ink-3); }
.ba-body  { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7;  color: var(--ba-ink-4); }
.ba-prose { font-size: 17px;   line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ba-ink-2); }

.ba-site .ba-link, .ba-site .ba-link-sm {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ba-green);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ba-green-tint);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, gap .18s ease;
}
.ba-site .ba-link { font-size: 15.5px; }
.ba-site .ba-link-sm { font-size: 14.5px; }
.ba-site .ba-link:hover, .ba-site .ba-link-sm:hover { color: var(--ba-clay); border-color: var(--ba-clay-tint); gap: 10px; }

/* Eyebrow label used above section headings */
.ba-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ba-clay);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ba-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .55;
}

.ba-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ba-ink-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */

.ba-site .ba-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease,
              transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.ba-site .ba-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ba-green);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md);
}
.ba-site .ba-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ba-green-dk);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg);
}

.ba-site .ba-btn-ghost {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ba-line-3);
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  padding: 13.5px 26px;
}
.ba-site .ba-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--ba-green);
  color: var(--ba-green);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ba-btn-sm    { font-size: 14.5px; padding: 12px 22px; }
.ba-btn-lg    { padding: 17px 32px; white-space: nowrap; }
.ba-btn-block { margin-top: auto; text-align: center; padding: 13px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; width: 100%; }

.ba-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Image slots ---------- */

.ba-fig {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ba-bg-3);
}
.ba-fig-sm { border-radius: var(--ba-r-md); }

.ba-fig-has-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Subtle warm bloom over photography so stock shots sit in the palette. */
.ba-fig-has-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,92,77,.10) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,.06) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/*
 * Slots with no photograph render as a designed gradient panel rather than a
 * "drop image here" placeholder, so an unfilled slot still looks intentional.
 */
.ba-fig-panel {
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 90% at 20% 15%, rgba(47,125,106,.30) 0%, rgba(47,125,106,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(70% 80% at 85% 85%, rgba(184,98,58,.26) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ba-bg-3) 0%, var(--ba-bg-4) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
}
.ba-fig-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  opacity: .5;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-hdr {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 251, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
}

.ba-notice {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ba-green-wash), var(--ba-clay-wash));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  padding: 9px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  color: var(--ba-ink-4);
}

.ba-hdr-row {
  max-width: var(--ba-wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px var(--ba-gutter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.ba-site .ba-brand-link { color: var(--ba-ink); }
.ba-site .ba-brand-link:hover { color: var(--ba-ink); }

.ba-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ba-brand-dot {
  display: block;
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ba-green-lt), var(--ba-green-dk));
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(28,92,77,.32);
  flex: none;
}
.ba-brand-name { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.ba-brand-tld { color: var(--ba-ink-6); font-weight: 500; }
.ba-brand-sm .ba-brand-name { font-size: 15.5px; }

.ba-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.ba-site .ba-nav-link {
  color: var(--ba-ink-3);
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease;
}
.ba-site .ba-nav-link:hover { color: var(--ba-green); background: var(--ba-green-wash); }
.ba-nav-link.is-current { color: var(--ba-green); background: var(--ba-green-wash); font-weight: 600; }

.ba-site .ba-nav-cta {
  background: var(--ba-green);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ba-site .ba-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--ba-green-dk); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); }

.ba-burger {
  display: none;
  margin-left: auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ba-line-3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 11px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ba-burger span { display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--ba-ink); }

.ba-drawer {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 10px var(--ba-gutter) 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  background: var(--ba-bg);
}
.ba-drawer[hidden] { display: none; }

.ba-site .ba-drawer-link {
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ba-ink-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
}
.ba-site .ba-drawer-cta {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: var(--ba-green);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ba-site .ba-drawer-cta:hover { background: var(--ba-green-dk); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Home
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-hero {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 90% at 78% 0%,  rgba(184,98,58,.10) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(70% 100% at 5% 10%, rgba(28,92,77,.10)  0%, rgba(28,92,77,0)  62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ba-bg) 0%, var(--ba-bg-2) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ba-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px; right: -140px;
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(47,125,106,.14);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 96px;
  padding-bottom: 72px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.ba-hero .ba-lead { max-width: 33em; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ba-hero .ba-sub  { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ba-ink-5); max-width: 33em; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.ba-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg);
}
.ba-card-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ba-card-note  { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ba-ink-6); margin-bottom: 18px; }

.ba-start-list { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.ba-start-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-md);
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.ba-start-list a:hover { background: var(--ba-green-wash); color: var(--ba-ink); transform: translateX(3px); }
.ba-start-a { display: block; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ba-start-b { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ba-ink-6); }

.ba-hero-figs {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ba-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.ba-steps li {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.ba-steps li:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); }

/* Large ghost numeral, decorative only */
.ba-step-n {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 6px;
  font-size: 96px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: var(--ba-green);
  opacity: .07;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.ba-step-k {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ba-clay);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ba-steps h3 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.32;
}
.ba-steps p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-5); }

.ba-readers-grid {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 96px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
/* The figure needs real air before the heading, and the prose needs rhythm. */
.ba-readers-grid > div:first-child .ba-fig { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.ba-readers-grid > div:first-child .ba-h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ba-readers-grid > div:first-child .ba-body + .ba-body { margin-top: 16px; }
.ba-readers-grid > div:first-child .ba-link { margin-top: 26px; }

.ba-filters { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ba-pill {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ba-line-3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .18s ease, color .18s ease, background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.ba-pill:hover { border-color: var(--ba-green); color: var(--ba-green); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.ba-pill.is-active { border-color: var(--ba-green); color: #fff; background: var(--ba-green); }

.ba-reader-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  grid-auto-rows: 1fr;
}
.ba-reader {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.ba-reader:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md);
  border-color: var(--ba-green-tint);
}
.ba-reader[hidden] { display: none; }

/* Code as a quiet chip, not shouty orange caps */
.ba-reader-code {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  color: var(--ba-green);
  background: var(--ba-green-wash);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 5px 9px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ba-reader-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  line-height: 1.38;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.ba-reader-note {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ba-ink-5);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.ba-reader-count { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ba-ink-6); margin-top: 20px; }
.ba-readers-empty { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ba-ink-5); padding: 18px 0; }

.ba-guide-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.ba-guide {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  padding: 12px 12px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.ba-guide:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg); }
.ba-guide h3 { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.28; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.022em; margin: 0 16px 10px; }
.ba-guide p  { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-5); margin: 0 16px 20px; }
.ba-guide .ba-link-sm { margin-left: 16px; }

.ba-cta-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 130% at 15% 20%, rgba(47,125,106,.34) 0%, rgba(47,125,106,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(60% 120% at 88% 80%, rgba(184,98,58,.30) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, var(--ba-green-dk) 0%, #16241f 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.ba-cta-row {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 88px;
  padding-bottom: 88px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ba-cta-copy { max-width: 33em; }
.ba-cta-band .ba-h2-sm { color: #fff; }
.ba-cta-band .ba-body  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.ba-cta-band .ba-eyebrow { color: #e8b79c; }
.ba-cta-band .ba-btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--ba-green-dk); }
.ba-cta-band .ba-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--ba-clay-wash); color: var(--ba-green-dk); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Article pages
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-art-hdr {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 100% at 88% 0%, rgba(184,98,58,.10) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 62%),
    radial-gradient(60% 100% at 6% 20%, rgba(28,92,77,.10)  0%, rgba(28,92,77,0)  60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ba-bg) 0%, var(--ba-bg-2) 100%);
}
.ba-art-hdr .ba-narrow,
.ba-art-hdr .ba-mid { padding-top: 84px; padding-bottom: 64px; position: relative; }

.ba-art-body {
  padding-top: 68px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 52px;
}

.ba-rules { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.ba-rules li {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 22px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ba-green-tint);
}
.ba-rules strong { font-weight: 650; }

.ba-plain-list { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.ba-plain-list li { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ba-ink-2); }
.ba-plain-list strong { font-weight: 650; color: var(--ba-ink); }

.ba-timeline { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.ba-timeline li {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.ba-when {
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--ba-clay);
  background: var(--ba-clay-wash);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  flex: none;
  min-width: 74px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ba-aside {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 120% at 88% 15%, rgba(184,98,58,.12) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ba-bg-2) 0%, var(--ba-bg-3) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
}
.ba-aside-plain { border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line); padding-top: 40px; }
.ba-aside-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.022em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ba-aside-copy  { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ba-ink-4); margin-bottom: 24px; }

.ba-callout {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-green-tint);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ba-green-wash) 0%, var(--ba-bg-2) 100%);
}
.ba-callout-title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ba-callout-copy  { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ba-ink-2); }

.ba-boxes { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.ba-boxes li {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-md);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
}
.ba-boxes h3 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ba-boxes p  { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-4); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Services
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-plans-wrap { padding-top: 68px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
.ba-plans { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }

.ba-plan {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.ba-plan:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); }

.ba-plan-featured {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ba-green);
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(47,125,106,.09) 0%, rgba(47,125,106,0) 70%),
    #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg);
}

.ba-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ba-clay);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 13px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ba-plan-title { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.022em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ba-plan-desc  { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-5); }

.ba-price      { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.032em; color: var(--ba-ink); }
.ba-price-unit { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ba-ink-6); letter-spacing: -0.005em; }

.ba-plan-features { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ba-plan-features li {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
  padding-left: 26px;
  position: relative;
}
.ba-plan-features li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 6px;
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ba-green-wash);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ba-green-tint);
}
.ba-plan-features li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px; top: 10px;
  width: 4px; height: 7px;
  border: solid var(--ba-green);
  border-width: 0 1.8px 1.8px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ba-services-foot { padding-top: 52px; padding-bottom: 96px; }

.ba-notes {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ba-bg-2), var(--ba-bg-3));
}
.ba-notes h3 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ba-notes p  { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-4); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-faq-body { padding-top: 52px; padding-bottom: 96px; }

.ba-faq-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ba-faq-list > li {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-md);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ba-faq-list > li:hover { box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); }

.ba-faq-list summary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 24px 26px; }
.ba-faq-list summary h2 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.018em; flex: 1; line-height: 1.4; }

.ba-plus {
  flex: none;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ba-green-wash);
  color: var(--ba-green);
  font-size: 17px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.ba-faq-list details[open] .ba-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--ba-clay-wash); color: var(--ba-clay); }

.ba-faq-a {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
  padding: 0 26px 26px;
  max-width: 62em;
}

.ba-faq-foot {
  margin-top: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ba-faq-foot p { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--ba-ink-4); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Resources
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-res-body { padding-top: 68px; padding-bottom: 96px; display: grid; gap: 60px; }

.ba-guide-rows { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ba-guide-rows a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ba-guide-rows a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); color: var(--ba-ink); }

.ba-guide-thumb {
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-md);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 90% at 25% 20%, rgba(47,125,106,.28) 0%, rgba(47,125,106,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ba-bg-3), var(--ba-bg-4));
}
.ba-guide-thumb-img { background-size: cover; background-position: center; }

.ba-guide-row-title { display: block; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.022em; margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ba-guide-row-desc  { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-5); }

.ba-coming { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.ba-coming li {
  border: 1px dashed var(--ba-line-3);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-md);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.ba-coming h3 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
.ba-coming p  { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-6); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-contact-grid {
  padding-top: 84px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.ba-facts { display: grid; gap: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line); padding-top: 28px; }
.ba-facts li { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-4); }
.ba-facts strong { font-weight: 650; color: var(--ba-ink); }

.ba-form-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 90% 0%, rgba(47,125,106,.08) 0%, rgba(47,125,106,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, var(--ba-bg-2) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg);
}

.ba-sent { padding: 28px 0; }
.ba-sent h2 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.026em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ba-sent p  { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ba-ink-4); margin-bottom: 24px; }

.ba-form-error {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #8a2f20;
  background: #fdf1ec;
  border: 1px solid #f0cfc2;
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ba-form  { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.ba-field { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.ba-field label { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ba-ink-2); }

.ba-field input,
.ba-field select,
.ba-field textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ba-line-3);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-sm);
  padding: 13px 15px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.ba-field input:focus,
.ba-field select:focus,
.ba-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--ba-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(28,92,77,.10);
}
.ba-field textarea { resize: vertical; line-height: 1.65; }

.ba-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.ba-submit {
  background: var(--ba-green);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md);
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ba-submit:hover { background: var(--ba-green-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg); }

.ba-fineprint { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ba-ink-6); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-ft {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 100% at 10% 0%, rgba(28,92,77,.06) 0%, rgba(28,92,77,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ba-bg-2) 0%, var(--ba-bg-3) 100%);
}

.ba-ft-top {
  max-width: var(--ba-wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 72px var(--ba-gutter) 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.ba-ft-brand .ba-brand { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ba-ft-blurb { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ba-ink-5); max-width: 28em; }

.ba-ft-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ba-ink-6);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ba-ft-col ul { display: grid; gap: 12px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ba-ft-col a  { color: var(--ba-ink-3); }
.ba-ft-col a:hover { color: var(--ba-clay); }

.ba-ft-bottom {
  max-width: var(--ba-wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px var(--ba-gutter) 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line);
}
.ba-ft-legal { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ba-ink-6); max-width: 68em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ba-ft-legal strong { font-weight: 650; color: var(--ba-ink-4); }
.ba-ft-copy { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ba-ink-7); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ba-hero-grid, .ba-readers-grid, .ba-contact-grid { gap: 48px; }
  .ba-nav { gap: 2px; }
  .ba-nav-link { padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ba-nav { display: none; }
  .ba-burger { display: flex; }
  .ba-drawer:not([hidden]) { display: flex; }

  .ba-hero-grid, .ba-readers-grid, .ba-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .ba-hero-grid { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 52px; }

  .ba-steps      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .ba-guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-plans      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-notes      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .ba-coming     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-ft-top     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --ba-gutter: 20px; }

  .ba-hero-figs   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .ba-reader-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-steps       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .ba-ft-top      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  .ba-guide-rows a { grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 14px; }

  .ba-art-hdr .ba-narrow,
  .ba-art-hdr .ba-mid { padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 44px; }
  .ba-art-body { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 64px; gap: 40px; }

  .ba-cta-row { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; gap: 30px; }
  .ba-pad-64, .ba-pad-72 { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .ba-readers-grid { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .ba-contact-grid { padding-top: 52px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .ba-plans-wrap { padding-top: 48px; }
  .ba-services-foot { padding-bottom: 64px; }

  .ba-form-panel, .ba-card, .ba-plan, .ba-notes, .ba-aside, .ba-callout { padding: 26px; }
  .ba-faq-list summary { padding: 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .ba-faq-a { padding: 0 20px 22px; }

  .ba-btn     { width: 100%; }
  .ba-actions { width: 100%; }
  .ba-btn-lg  { white-space: normal; }

  .ba-timeline li { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
  .ba-when { min-width: 0; display: inline-block; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html:has(body.ba-body) { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .ba-site *, .ba-site *::before, .ba-site *::after {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero slideshow
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-slideshow {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 96px;
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-lg);
  background: var(--ba-bg-3);
}

.ba-slides { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; }

.ba-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity .9s ease, transform 6s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ba-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.ba-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Warm wash + bottom scrim so the controls stay legible on any photo. */
.ba-slideshow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,33,29,0) 62%, rgba(22,33,29,.42) 100%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(28,92,77,.14) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,.10) 100%);
}

.ba-slide-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,253,251,.82);
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.ba-slideshow:hover .ba-slide-nav,
.ba-slide-nav:focus-visible { opacity: 1; }
.ba-slide-nav:hover { background: #fff; }
.ba-slide-prev { left: 18px; }
.ba-slide-next { right: 18px; }

.ba-slide-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
}
.ba-slide-dot {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.ba-slide-dot:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.ba-slide-dot.is-active { background: #fff; width: 26px; border-radius: 999px; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ba-slideshow { margin-bottom: 64px; border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg); }
  .ba-slides { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .ba-slide-nav { opacity: 1; width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 19px; }
  .ba-slide-prev { left: 10px; }
  .ba-slide-next { right: 10px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ba-slide { transition: opacity .01ms; transform: none; }
  .ba-slide.is-active { transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial components — guide pages
   ========================================================================== */

/* Guide layout: sticky contents rail beside the article */
.ba-guide-layout {
  max-width: var(--ba-wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 68px var(--ba-gutter) 96px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 232px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ba-toc { position: sticky; top: 104px; }
.ba-toc h2 {
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ba-ink-6);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ba-toc ol { display: grid; gap: 2px; counter-reset: toc; }
.ba-site .ba-toc a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ba-ink-4);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.ba-site .ba-toc a:hover { color: var(--ba-green); background: var(--ba-green-wash); }
.ba-site .ba-toc a.is-active { color: var(--ba-green); border-left-color: var(--ba-green); background: var(--ba-green-wash); font-weight: 600; }

.ba-guide-body { display: grid; gap: 56px; min-width: 0; }
.ba-guide-body > section { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }

/* Key-takeaways panel */
.ba-takeaways {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-green-tint);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-xl);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ba-green-wash) 0%, var(--ba-bg-2) 100%);
}
.ba-takeaways h2 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ba-takeaways ol { display: grid; gap: 12px; counter-reset: tk; }
.ba-takeaways li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
  counter-increment: tk;
}
.ba-takeaways li::before {
  content: counter(tk);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 1px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ba-green);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Stat tiles */
.ba-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ba-stat {
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
}
.ba-stat-n { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ba-green); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ba-stat-l { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ba-ink-5); }

/* Weak / strong example pair */
.ba-examples { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.ba-ex {
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  background: #fff;
}
.ba-ex-weak   { border-color: #eccfc4; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fdf4f0, #fff); }
.ba-ex-strong { border-color: var(--ba-green-tint); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ba-green-wash), #fff); }
.ba-ex-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ba-ex-weak   .ba-ex-tag { color: var(--ba-clay-dk); }
.ba-ex-strong .ba-ex-tag { color: var(--ba-green); }
.ba-ex-tag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
}
.ba-ex q {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
  quotes: none;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ba-ex-why { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ba-ink-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2); padding-top: 12px; }

/* Prompt / reference cards */
.ba-prompts { display: grid; gap: 12px; counter-reset: pr; }
.ba-prompt {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
}
.ba-prompt-n {
  counter-increment: pr;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--ba-green-wash);
  color: var(--ba-green);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ba-prompt h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 650; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.012em; }
.ba-prompt p  { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.62; color: var(--ba-ink-5); }
.ba-prompt-meta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  color: var(--ba-clay);
  background: var(--ba-clay-wash);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 9px;
}

/* Data table */
.ba-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2); background: #fff; }
.ba-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; min-width: 520px; }
.ba-table th, .ba-table td { text-align: left; padding: 15px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2); vertical-align: top; }
.ba-table thead th {
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ba-ink-6);
  background: var(--ba-bg-2);
}
.ba-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.ba-table td strong { font-weight: 650; color: var(--ba-ink); }
.ba-table .ba-td-yes { color: var(--ba-green); font-weight: 650; }
.ba-table .ba-td-no  { color: var(--ba-clay-dk); font-weight: 650; }

/* Checklist */
.ba-checklist { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ba-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ba-ink-2);
}
.ba-checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 2px;
  width: 19px; height: 19px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ba-green-tint);
  background: var(--ba-green-wash);
}
.ba-checklist li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 7px; top: 6px;
  width: 5px; height: 9px;
  border: solid var(--ba-green);
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Pull quote */
.ba-pull {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ba-clay);
  padding: 6px 0 6px 26px;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ba-pull cite { display: block; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; color: var(--ba-ink-6); font-weight: 400; }

/* Inline FAQ on a guide */
.ba-mini-faq { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.ba-mini-faq > li { border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2); border-radius: var(--ba-r-md); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm); }
.ba-mini-faq summary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 22px; }
.ba-mini-faq summary h3 { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 650; flex: 1; line-height: 1.45; }
.ba-mini-faq p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ba-ink-2); padding: 0 22px 22px; }

/* Next-steps cards */
.ba-next { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.ba-site .ba-next a {
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ba-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.ba-site .ba-next a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); color: var(--ba-ink); }
.ba-next-k { font-family: var(--ba-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ba-clay); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ba-next-t { display: block; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.018em; margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.35; }
.ba-next-d { display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ba-ink-5); }

/* Illustrative-example disclaimer */
.ba-ex-note {
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ba-ink-6);
  background: var(--ba-bg-2);
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ba-guide-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .ba-toc { position: static; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ba-line-2); padding-bottom: 20px; }
  .ba-toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ba-guide-layout { padding-top: 44px; padding-bottom: 64px; gap: 32px; }
  .ba-guide-body { gap: 44px; }
  .ba-examples { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-next { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-takeaways { padding: 24px; }
  .ba-prompt { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 20px; }
  .ba-pull { font-size: 18px; padding-left: 18px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-bleed page hero
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-hero-full {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 100% at 88% 0%, rgba(184,98,58,.12) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,0) 62%),
    radial-gradient(60% 100% at 6% 20%, rgba(28,92,77,.12) 0%, rgba(28,92,77,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ba-bg) 0%, var(--ba-bg-2) 100%);
}

.ba-hero-full-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 108px;
  padding-bottom: 92px;
}

/* Photographic variant: image behind, dark wash over, light type on top. */
.ba-hero-full-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ba-hero-full.has-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,33,28,.58) 0%, rgba(16,33,28,.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(18,63,52,.55) 0%, rgba(148,76,44,.28) 100%);
}

.ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-hero-full-inner { padding-top: 132px; padding-bottom: 116px; }
.ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-h1,
.ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-h1-sm,
.ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-h1-xl { color: #fff; }
.ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); max-width: 40em; }
.ba-site .ba-hero-full.has-img a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ba-hero-full-inner { padding-top: 76px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-hero-full-inner { padding-top: 92px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ba-hero-full-inner { padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
  .ba-hero-full.has-img .ba-hero-full-inner { padding-top: 68px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .ba-hero-full.has-img::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,33,28,.62) 0%, rgba(16,33,28,.78) 100%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-width scrolling tile marquee
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-marquee {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  /* Fade the edges so tiles enter and leave rather than being chopped. */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.ba-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ba-marquee-scroll 70s linear infinite;
}
.ba-marquee:hover .ba-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* Two identical sets, each carrying its own trailing gap, so -50% is exact. */
.ba-marquee-set {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding-right: 18px;
}

@keyframes ba-marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

.ba-tile {
  flex: none;
  width: 340px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--ba-r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ba-bg-3);
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md);
  position: relative;
}
.ba-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ba-tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,92,77,.10) 0%, rgba(184,98,58,.07) 100%);
}

/* Stagger every other tile so the strip is not a flat ribbon. */
.ba-marquee-set .ba-tile:nth-child(even) { align-self: flex-end; transform: translateY(22px); }
.ba-marquee-set { align-items: flex-start; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ba-tile { width: 264px; }
  .ba-marquee { padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .ba-marquee-track { animation-duration: 55s; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ba-tile { width: 210px; }
  .ba-marquee { padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .ba-marquee-set .ba-tile:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(14px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ba-marquee { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .ba-marquee-track { animation: none; }
  .ba-marquee-set:last-child { display: none; }
  .ba-marquee-set .ba-tile:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reader avatar cluster
   ========================================================================== */

.ba-avatars {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.ba-avatar {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ba-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-sm), inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.ba-avatar:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); box-shadow: var(--ba-sh-md); }

.ba-avatar-t1 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2f7d6a, #123f34); }
.ba-avatar-t2 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #c67a4f, #944c2c); }
.ba-avatar-t3 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #6f9c88, #35604f); }
.ba-avatar-t4 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #4a6f63, #22392f); }
.ba-avatar-t5 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #b8623a, #7a3a1f); }

/* Nudge alternating rows so the cluster reads as people, not a grid */
.ba-avatar:nth-child(6n + 2) { transform: translateY(6px); }
.ba-avatar:nth-child(6n + 5) { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.ba-avatar:nth-child(6n + 2):hover,
.ba-avatar:nth-child(6n + 5):hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); }

.ba-avatars-cap {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ba-ink-6);
  max-width: 34em;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ba-avatar { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 12.5px; }
  .ba-avatars { gap: 8px; max-width: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ba-avatar, .ba-avatar:nth-child(6n + 2), .ba-avatar:nth-child(6n + 5) { transform: none; }
}