:root{
    --bg: #0a0a09;
    --bg-alt: #141310;
    --bg-card: #17160f;
    --gold: #d9a441;
    --gold-icon: #f4ce45;
    --gold-light: #f0c778;
    --cream: #f3ede0;
    --muted: #948d78;
    --line: #2a2820;
    --oxblood: #7a3230;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--cream);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  ::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:#0a0a09; }

  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  .wrap{ max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.22em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); display:inline-block; }
  h1,h2,h3{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em; }

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:22px 32px;
    transition:padding .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    padding:14px 32px;
    background:rgba(10,10,9,.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .brand-mark{
    width:38px; height:38px; border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; color:var(--gold);
    letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .brand-name{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:17px; letter-spacing:.03em; }
  .brand-name span{ color:var(--gold); }
  nav ul{ display:flex; gap:34px; list-style:none; }
  nav a{
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--muted);
    transition:color .25s var(--ease);
    position:relative;
  }
  nav a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
  .nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; }
  .auth-checking .nav-links{ opacity:.55; }
  .login-link{
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--muted);
    transition:color .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .login-link:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
  .btn{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:12px 22px; border-radius:2px; border:1px solid var(--gold);
    color:var(--gold); background:transparent;
    transition:background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
    cursor:pointer; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#0a0a09; transform:translateY(-1px); }
  .btn.solid{ background:var(--gold); color:#0a0a09; }
  .btn.solid:hover{ background:var(--gold-light); border-color:var(--gold-light); }
  .btn.small{ padding:9px 16px; font-size:11px; }
  .btn.btn-block{ width:100%; margin-top:10px; }

  @media (max-width: 880px){
    nav{ display:none; }
  }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex; align-items:center;
    padding:140px 32px 100px;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:64px 64px;
    opacity:.35;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%, black 0%, transparent 65%);
  }
  /* single hanging lamp over the counter — follows the cursor, subtle */
  .hero-spotlight{
    position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;
    background:radial-gradient(480px circle at var(--mx,70%) var(--my,35%), rgba(217,164,65,.10), transparent 60%);
    transition:background .15s linear;
  }
  .hero-inner{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:40px;
    max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; width:100%;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(42px, 6vw, 74px);
    line-height:1.14;
    color:var(--cream);
    margin:16px 0 20px;
  }
  .hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); font-weight:450; }
  .hero p.lead{
    font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted);
    max-width:480px; margin-bottom:36px;
  }
  .hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hero-note{
    margin-top:26px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11.5px;
    color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .hero-note .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); display:inline-block; margin-right:8px; animation:pulse 2s infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.3;} }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .hero{ padding:130px 24px 70px; min-height:auto; }
    .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:56px; text-align:center; }
    .hero p.lead{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
    .badge-wrap{ max-width:300px; }
  }

  /* badge — mirrors the brand mark: static arced text, divided icon row, HFG lockup */
  .badge-wrap{
    position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1; max-width:380px; margin:0 auto;
    opacity:0; transform:scale(1.1);
  }
  .badge-wrap.play{
    animation:badgeStamp 1s var(--ease) forwards, badgeGlow 5s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes badgeStamp{
    0%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.16); }
    60%{ opacity:1; }
    100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes badgeGlow{
    0%,100%{ filter:drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(217,164,65,0)); }
    50%{ filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(217,164,65,.16)); }
  }
  .badge-ring{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
  .badge-ring text{ font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; }
  .badge-center{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column;
    gap:16px; padding:0 24%;
  }
  .badge-icons{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
  .badge-icons > *{ width:22px; height:22px; flex:none; }
  .badge-icons img, .badge-icons .icon-cow, .badge-icons .icon-pig, .badge-icons .icon-chicken{
    opacity:0; transform:scale(.6); transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .badge-icons.in > *{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  .badge-icons .sep{ width:1px; height:20px; background:var(--gold-icon); opacity:.65; flex:none; }
  .badge-letters{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(30px, 8.5vw, 48px);
    color:var(--cream); letter-spacing:.28em; text-indent:.28em;
    line-height:1; text-align:center;
  }
  .badge-supplies{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.28em; color:var(--gold-icon); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .badge-supplies .line{ width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-icon); opacity:.7; }

  /* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
  /* focus-pull: elements arrive slightly soft and unsettled, then land sharp — like a cut coming into focus */
  .reveal{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985); filter:blur(6px);
    transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease), filter .9s var(--ease);
    will-change:opacity, transform, filter;
  }
  .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); filter:blur(0); }
  .reveal.d1{ transition-delay:.09s; }
  .reveal.d2{ transition-delay:.18s; }
  .reveal.d3{ transition-delay:.27s; }
  .reveal.d4{ transition-delay:.36s; }
  .reveal.d5{ transition-delay:.45s; }

  /* ---------- signature: blade-wipe heading reveal ---------- */
  /* a gold blade sweeps across each heading and clears past it to reveal the type — the one bold move on the page */
  .cut-reveal{
    position:relative; display:inline-block; overflow:hidden;
    padding:0.12em 0.02em; margin:-0.12em -0.02em;
  }
  .cut-reveal .cut-fill{
    position:absolute; inset:-4% -2%; background:var(--gold);
    transform:translateX(-102%);
  }
  .cut-reveal.slice .cut-fill{ animation:cutSweep 1.05s var(--ease) forwards; }
  .cut-reveal .cut-text{ opacity:0; display:block; }
  .cut-reveal.slice .cut-text{ opacity:1; transition:opacity .01s linear .55s; }
  @keyframes cutSweep{
    0%{ transform:translateX(-102%); }
    48%{ transform:translateX(0); }
    58%{ transform:translateX(0); }
    100%{ transform:translateX(102%); }
  }

  /* ---------- SECTION shared ---------- */
  section{ padding:120px 0; position:relative; }
  .section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:64px; }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px); margin-top:18px; color:var(--cream); }
  .section-head p{ color:var(--muted); margin-top:16px; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; }
  .hr{ border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  /* ---------- PAGE HERO (secondary pages: About, Become a Customer) ---------- */
  .page-hero{ padding:150px 0 60px; }
  .page-hero .wrap{ max-width:720px; }
  .page-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,52px); color:var(--cream); margin:18px 0 20px; line-height:1.08;
  }
  .page-hero p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; max-width:560px; }
  @media (max-width: 780px){
    .page-hero{ padding:120px 0 40px; }
  }
  .back-link{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.05em;
    color:var(--muted); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    transition:color .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .back-link:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
  .back-link::before{ content:'←'; }
  .page-hero .back-link{ display:flex; margin-bottom:22px; }
  @media (max-width: 780px){
    section{ padding:80px 0; }
    .section-head{ margin-bottom:44px; }
  }

  /* ---------- AUTH / STATUS FORM PATTERN (Login, Create Account, Become a Customer, Staff Login) ---------- */
  .login-wrap{
    min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:140px 24px 80px;
  }
  .login-card{
    width:100%; max-width:420px;
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:48px;
  }
  .login-card h1{ font-size:26px; color:var(--cream); margin:16px 0 10px; }
  .login-card > p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:32px; }
  .login-card > p a{ color:var(--gold); transition:color .25s var(--ease); }
  .login-card > p a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }
  .login-row-between{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:9px; }
  .login-row-between label{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);
  }
  .forgot-link{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--gold); transition:color .25s var(--ease); }
  .forgot-link:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }
  .field-hint{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:7px; }
  .login-status{
    margin-top:18px; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg-alt);
    font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); text-align:center; display:none;
  }
  .login-status.show{ display:block; }
  .login-status.success{ border-color:rgba(217,164,65,.45); color:var(--cream); }
  .login-status a{ color:var(--gold); }
  .login-status a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }
  .login-divider{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin:30px 0 22px;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em;
    color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .login-divider::before, .login-divider::after{ content:''; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line); }
  .login-footer-note{ text-align:center; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); }
  .login-footer-note a{ color:var(--gold); transition:color .25s var(--ease); }
  .login-footer-note a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }
  .btn.loading{ opacity:.7; cursor:wait; }

  .account-profile{ position:relative; }
  .profile-trigger{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; min-width:0; padding:5px 8px 5px 5px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; background:rgba(19,19,17,.86);
    color:var(--cream); cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .profile-trigger:hover, .profile-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]{ border-color:rgba(217,164,65,.52); background:var(--bg-card); }
  .profile-trigger:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; }
  .profile-avatar{
    width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; flex:none;
    background:var(--gold); color:#0a0a09; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:10px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;
  }
  .profile-label{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; min-width:0; line-height:1.1; }
  .profile-label strong{ max-width:120px; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; }
  .profile-label small{ margin-top:4px; color:var(--muted); font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:8px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; }
  .profile-chevron{ color:var(--gold); font-size:14px; transform:translateY(-1px); }
  .profile-menu{
    position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 10px); right:0; width:230px; padding:8px;
    background:#151513; border:1px solid rgba(217,164,65,.28); box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  }
  .profile-menu[hidden]{ display:none; }
  .profile-identity{ padding:12px 12px 14px; margin-bottom:5px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .profile-identity strong, .profile-identity span{ display:block; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap; }
  .profile-identity strong{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:15px; color:var(--cream); }
  .profile-identity span{ margin-top:5px; color:var(--muted); font-size:11px; }
  .profile-menu a, .profile-logout{
    display:block; width:100%; padding:10px 12px; border:0; background:transparent; color:var(--muted);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; font-size:12px; text-align:left; cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .profile-menu a:hover, .profile-logout:hover{ background:rgba(217,164,65,.08); color:var(--cream); }
  .profile-logout{ color:var(--gold); }
  .settings-wrap{ align-items:flex-start; padding-top:140px; }
  .settings-shell{ width:min(100%, 920px); }
  .settings-header{ margin-bottom:32px; }
  .settings-header h1{ font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); margin:16px 0 10px; }
  .settings-header > p:last-child{ color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; max-width:620px; }
  .settings-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:18px; }
  .settings-card{ background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:32px; }
  .settings-card:first-child{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .settings-card h2{ font-size:21px; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .settings-card > p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .settings-card .btn{ margin-top:6px; }
  .settings-status{ margin:0 0 24px; }
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .settings-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .settings-card:first-child{ grid-column:auto; }
    .settings-card{ padding:28px 24px; }
  }
  .auth-gate{
    position:fixed; inset:50% auto auto 50%; margin:0; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:min(520px, calc(100% - 32px)); padding:44px; overflow:hidden;
    max-height:calc(100dvh - 32px); overflow-y:auto;
    border:1px solid rgba(217,164,65,.4); border-radius:0; background:#151513; color:var(--cream);
    box-shadow:0 32px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.62);
  }
  .auth-gate::backdrop{ background:rgba(6,6,5,.78); backdrop-filter:blur(7px); }
  .auth-gate-accent{ position:absolute; inset:0 auto 0 0; width:3px; background:var(--gold); }
  .auth-gate-close{
    position:absolute; top:14px; right:16px; width:34px; height:34px; border:0; background:transparent;
    color:var(--muted); font-size:25px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; transition:color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .auth-gate-close:hover{ color:var(--cream); transform:rotate(4deg); }
  .auth-gate h2{ margin:18px 0 14px; font-size:32px; color:var(--cream); }
  .auth-gate > p:not(.eyebrow){ max-width:410px; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; }
  .auth-gate-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:28px; }
  .auth-gate-actions .btn{ flex:1; text-align:center; }
  .auth-gate small{ display:block; margin-top:20px; color:var(--muted); font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:.05em; }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .auth-gate{ padding:38px 26px 30px; }
    .auth-gate h2{ font-size:27px; }
    .auth-gate-actions{ flex-direction:column; }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    header{ padding-left:18px; padding-right:18px; }
    header.scrolled{ padding-left:18px; padding-right:18px; }
    .brand-name{ display:none; }
    .profile-label{ display:none; }
    .profile-trigger{ padding-right:5px; }
    .profile-chevron{ display:none; }
    .login-card{ padding:36px 26px; }
  }

  /* ---------- INTRO ---------- */
  .intro{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .intro-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr; gap:70px; }
  .intro-grid h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,38px); margin:18px 0 26px; color:var(--cream); }
  .intro-grid p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .intro-grid p strong{ color:var(--cream); font-weight:500; }
  .stat-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .stat{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline;
    padding:22px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .stat:first-child{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat-num{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:34px; color:var(--gold); }
  .stat-label{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; text-align:right; max-width:180px; }
  @media (max-width: 880px){
    .intro-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
    .stat-label{ text-align:left; max-width:none; }
  }

  /* ---------- PRODUCTS ---------- */
  .products-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .product-card{
    background:var(--bg-card); padding:40px 28px 34px;
    transition:background .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
    position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:block;
  }
  .product-card-arrow{
    position:absolute; right:28px; bottom:34px;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:15px; color:var(--gold);
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .product-card:hover .product-card-arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }
  .product-card:hover{ background:#1c1b13; transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .product-icon{ width:56px; height:56px; margin-bottom:26px; position:relative; }
  .product-icon .icon-cow, .product-icon .icon-pig, .product-icon .icon-chicken, .product-icon .icon-fish{
    width:100%; height:100%;
    opacity:0; transform:scale(.7) translateY(4px);
    transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
  }
  .product-card.in .product-icon .icon-cow,
  .product-card.in .product-icon .icon-pig,
  .product-card.in .product-icon .icon-chicken,
  .product-card.in .product-icon .icon-fish{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1) translateY(0); }
  .product-card h3{ font-size:20px; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .product-card p{ font-size:13.8px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:22px; min-height:66px; }
  .product-tag{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.05em;
    color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  }
  .product-tag::after{ content:'→'; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
  .product-card:hover .product-tag::after{ transform:translateX(4px); }

  /* shine sweep on hover — like light catching a blade */
  .product-card::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(217,164,65,.08), transparent);
    transform:skewX(-18deg); transition:left .7s var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
  }
  .product-card:hover::before{ left:130%; }

  @media (max-width: 980px){ .products-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 560px){ .products-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- CUT SPEC CARDS (product detail pages) ---------- */
  /* styled like an actual wholesale spec ticket, not a generic feature box */
  .cuts-meta{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.06em;
    color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .cuts-meta::before{ content:''; width:20px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-icon); display:inline-block; }
  .cuts-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .cut-card{
    background:var(--bg-card); padding:30px 28px 26px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    transition:background .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .cut-card:hover{ background:#1c1b13; transform:translateY(-3px); }
  .cut-card::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(217,164,65,.07), transparent);
    transform:skewX(-18deg); transition:left .7s var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
  }
  .cut-card:hover::before{ left:130%; }
  .cut-index{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em;
    color:var(--gold-icon); display:block;
  }
  .cut-card h3{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:20px; color:var(--cream); margin:10px 0 18px; }
  .cut-specs{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .cut-spec{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:12px; font-size:12.5px; }
  .cut-spec-label{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .cut-spec-value{ color:var(--cream); font-weight:500; text-align:right; }
  .cuts-request-note{
    text-align:center; margin-top:40px; color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px;
  }
  .cuts-request-note a{ color:var(--gold-icon); transition:color .25s var(--ease); }
  .cuts-request-note a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }
  .loading-note{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; padding:40px 0; }
  .subcategory-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin:52px 0 24px; }
  .subcategory-head h3{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-icon); white-space:nowrap; }
  .subcategory-head::after{ content:''; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line); }
  .subcategory-head:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
  @media (max-width: 980px){ .cuts-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 620px){ .cuts-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- CATEGORY FEATURE ROWS (products.html landing — distinct from the homepage teaser grid) ---------- */
  .category-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .category-feature{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:180px 1fr auto; gap:40px; align-items:center;
    background:var(--bg-card); padding:44px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    transition:background .35s var(--ease); text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  }
  .category-feature:hover{ background:#1c1b13; }
  .category-feature::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(217,164,65,.06), transparent);
    transform:skewX(-18deg); transition:left .8s var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
  }
  .category-feature:hover::before{ left:130%; }
  .category-feature-icon{ width:96px; height:96px; margin:0 auto; }
  .category-feature-icon > *{ width:100%; height:100%; }
  .category-feature-body h3{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .category-feature-body p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; max-width:480px; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .featured-cuts{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
  .featured-cuts span{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:5px 10px;
  }
  .featured-cuts span.more{ color:var(--gold-icon); border-color:var(--gold-icon); }
  .category-feature-cta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-end; gap:10px; text-align:right; }
  .category-feature-count{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em;
    color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .category-feature-arrow{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:15px; color:var(--gold);
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .category-feature:hover .category-feature-arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }
  @media (max-width: 880px){
    .category-feature{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; padding:36px 28px; }
    .category-feature-body p{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .featured-cuts{ justify-content:center; }
    .category-feature-cta{ align-items:center; text-align:center; }
  }

  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  .process{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; position:relative; }
  .steps::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:19px; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:var(--line);
  }
  .step{ position:relative; padding-right:24px; }
  .step-num{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--gold);
    color:var(--gold); font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:13px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:24px; position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  .step h3{ font-size:17px; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; }
  .step p{ font-size:13.6px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; }
  @media (max-width: 880px){
    .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:44px; }
    .steps::before{ display:none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- WHY ---------- */
  .why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:2px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); }
  .why-card{ background:var(--bg); padding:36px 32px; transition:background .35s var(--ease); }
  .why-card:hover{ background:var(--bg-card); }
  .why-icon{ width:34px; height:34px; margin-bottom:22px; display:block; object-fit:contain; }
  .why-card h3{ font-size:18px; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; }
  .why-card p{ font-size:13.8px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; }
  @media (max-width: 780px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- TICKER ---------- */
  .ticker-band{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; padding:22px 0; background:var(--bg-alt);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 18%, black 82%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 18%, black 82%, transparent);
  }
  .ticker-track{ display:inline-flex; animation:ticker 26s linear infinite; }
  .ticker-track span{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.15em;
    color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; padding:0 28px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:28px;
  }
  .ticker-track span::after{ content:'◆'; color:var(--gold); font-size:8px; }
  @keyframes ticker{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

  /* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
  .contact{ position:relative; }
  .contact-panel{
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }
  .contact-left{ padding:64px; border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
  .contact-left h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,38px); margin:18px 0 20px; }
  .contact-left p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:30px; max-width:420px; }
  .contact-detail{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; margin-top:30px; }
  .contact-detail div{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); }
  .contact-detail div b{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:500; display:block; margin-bottom:2px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:10.5px; }
  .contact-right{ padding:64px; }
  .contact-cta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
  .contact-cta-label{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:22px; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .contact-cta-text{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:28px; max-width:360px; }
  .field{ margin-bottom:22px; }
  .field label{ display:block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:9px; }
  .field input, .field select{
    width:100%; background:transparent; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:10px 2px; color:var(--cream); font-family:'Inter'; font-size:14.5px;
    transition:border-color .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--gold); }
  .field select{ appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; }
  .field select option{ background:var(--bg-card); }
  @media (max-width: 880px){
    .contact-panel{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .contact-left{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  }

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{ padding:50px 0 40px; }
  .footer-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px; padding-top:30px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:60px; }
  .footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
  .footer-top p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.7; max-width:280px; margin-top:14px; }
  .footer-col h4{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:11px; transition:color .25s var(--ease); }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
  .footer-fine{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); }
  @media (max-width: 780px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px; } }

  /* reduced motion */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; }
  }

  :focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; }


  /* real brand-mark artwork, extracted from the logo, used for cow/pig/chicken/fish everywhere */
  .icon-cow, .icon-pig, .icon-chicken, .icon-fish{
    background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:center; background-size:contain;
    display:block;
  }
  .icon-cow{ background-image:url('icons/cow.png'); }
  .icon-pig{ background-image:url('icons/pig.png'); }
  .icon-chicken{ background-image:url('icons/chicken.png'); }
  .icon-fish{ background-image:url('icons/fish.png'); }

  /* ---------- OPENING ANIMATION ---------- */
  /* the mark is stamped onto the page like a grading seal, then collapses back into itself to open the site */
  html.is-loading, html.is-loading body{ overflow:hidden; height:100%; }
  .preloader{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; background:var(--bg);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    clip-path:circle(150% at 50% 50%);
    transition:clip-path .85s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
  }
  .preloader.hide{ clip-path:circle(0% at 50% 50%); }
  .preloader-seal{
    position:relative; width:172px; height:172px;
    opacity:0; transform:scale(1.32) rotate(-9deg);
    animation:sealStamp .7s cubic-bezier(.34,1.5,.64,1) .1s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes sealStamp{
    0%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.32) rotate(-9deg); }
    50%{ opacity:1; }
    72%{ transform:scale(.96) rotate(1.5deg); }
    100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  }
  .preloader-ink{
    position:absolute; inset:-20%; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217,164,65,.32), transparent 68%);
    opacity:0; transform:scale(.4);
    animation:inkFlash .65s ease-out .35s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes inkFlash{ 0%{ opacity:.85; transform:scale(.4); } 100%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.5); } }
  .preloader-ring{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; }
  .preloader-ring-track{ opacity:.35; }
  .preloader-ring-draw{
    stroke-dasharray:339; stroke-dashoffset:339;
    animation:ringDraw 1s var(--ease) .55s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes ringDraw{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:0; } }
  .preloader-center{
    position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; padding:0 22%;
  }
  .preloader-icons{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
  .preloader-icons > *{ width:17px; height:17px; flex:none; }
  .preloader-icons img, .preloader-icons .icon-cow, .preloader-icons .icon-pig, .preloader-icons .icon-chicken{
    opacity:0; transform:scale(.6); transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .preloader-icons.in > *{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  .preloader-icons .sep{ width:1px; height:13px; background:var(--gold-icon); opacity:.6; flex:none; }
  .preloader-word{
    display:flex; gap:6px; font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:700;
    font-size:23px; color:var(--cream); letter-spacing:.06em;
  }
  .preloader-word span{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px); display:inline-block; animation:letterIn .5s var(--ease) forwards; }
  .preloader-word span:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:1.55s; }
  .preloader-word span:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:1.68s; }
  .preloader-word span:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:1.81s; }
  @keyframes letterIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
  .preloader-sub{
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:8.5px;
    letter-spacing:.32em; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; opacity:0;
    animation:fadeIn .5s var(--ease) 2.05s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn{ to{ opacity:1; } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .preloader{ display:none; }
  }