        :root {
            /* Wicks Color Palette - Warm, Optimistic, Inviting */
            --golden-hour: #DEBA85;
            --golden-hour-deep: #C9A66E;
            --golden-hour-text: #8A6E2F; /* WCAG AA compliant for text on light backgrounds */
            --meadow: #9ED884;
            --sage: #87A878;
            --horizon: #6BB4D9;
            --slate: #4A6274;
            --wisteria: #B08FD4;
            --rose-clay: #D4807F;

            /* Neutrals */
            --charcoal: #2D2D2D;
            --ink: #1a1a1a;
            --warm-white: #FDFBF7;
            --cream: #F5F0E8;
            --mist: #E8E4DC;

            /* Spacing */
            --space-xs: 0.5rem;
            --space-sm: 1rem;
            --space-md: 2rem;
            --space-lg: 4rem;
            --space-xl: 6rem;
            --space-xxl: 10rem;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            /* System sans-serif: clean, modern, universally available */
            font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,
                         'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
            background: var(--warm-white);
            color: var(--charcoal);
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-size: 17px;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        }

        /* Typography */
        h1, h2, h3 {
            /* System serif: elegant, editorial, warm feel */
            font-family: Charter, 'Bitstream Charter', 'Sitka Text',
                         Cambria, Georgia, serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            line-height: 1.2;
            color: var(--ink);
        }

        h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); }
        h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
        h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

        p {
            max-width: 65ch;
        }

        /* Layout */
        .container {
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 var(--space-md);
        }

        section {
            padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
        }

        /* Header */
        header {
            padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            background: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.9);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            z-index: 100;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
        }

        .header-inner {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Logo */
        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: var(--space-xs);
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--ink);
        }

        .logo-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-family: Charter, 'Bitstream Charter', 'Sitka Text',
                         Cambria, Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        /* Navigation */
        nav a {
            color: var(--charcoal);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-left: var(--space-md);
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        nav a:hover {
            color: var(--golden-hour-deep);
        }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding-top: 80px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero > .container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -20%;
            width: 80%;
            height: 150%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(222, 186, 133, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .tagline {
            font-family: Charter, 'Bitstream Charter', 'Sitka Text',
                         Cambria, Georgia, serif;
            font-style: italic;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--golden-hour-deep);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: var(--space-xs);
        }

        .tagline::before {
            content: '';
            display: inline-block;
            width: 24px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--golden-hour);
        }

        .hero h1 {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .hero p {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--charcoal);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
        }

        /* Flame illustration */
        .flame-container {
            width: 300px;
            height: 400px;
            opacity: 0.9;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .hero > .container {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .flame-container {
                width: 180px;
                height: 250px;
                margin-top: var(--space-md);
            }

            .hero-content {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .tagline {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* Mission Section */
        .mission {
            background: var(--cream);
        }

        .mission-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: var(--space-lg);
            align-items: center;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .mission-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .mission-text p {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
            color: var(--charcoal);
        }

        .mission-visual {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* Values Section */
        .values {
            background: var(--warm-white);
        }

        .values-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
        }

        .values-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-md);
        }

        .value-card {
            background: var(--cream);
            padding: var(--space-md);
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid var(--mist);
            transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        }

        .value-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        }

        .value-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: var(--warm-white);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .value-card h3 {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
            color: var(--ink);
        }

        .value-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--charcoal);
        }

        /* Why Wicks Section */
        .why-wicks {
            background: var(--ink);
            color: var(--cream);
        }

        .why-wicks h2 {
            color: var(--warm-white);
        }

        .why-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: var(--space-lg);
            align-items: center;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .why-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .why-text p {
            color: var(--mist);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .quote-block {
            font-family: Charter, 'Bitstream Charter', 'Sitka Text',
                         Cambria, Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--golden-hour-text);
            padding-left: var(--space-md);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--golden-hour);
            margin: var(--space-md) 0;
        }

        /* How It Works Section */
        .how-it-works {
            background: var(--cream);
        }

        .steps {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-md);
            margin-top: var(--space-lg);
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .steps {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .steps {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .step {
            text-align: center;
            padding: var(--space-md);
        }

        .step-number {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            background: var(--golden-hour);
            color: var(--ink);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: Charter, 'Bitstream Charter', 'Sitka Text',
                         Cambria, Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
        }

        .step h3 {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
        }

        .step p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--charcoal);
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        /* Projects Section */
        .projects {
            background: var(--warm-white);
        }

        .projects-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
        }

        .project-card {
            background: var(--cream);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            max-width: 750px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            border: 1px solid var(--mist);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        }

        .project-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        }

        .project-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--golden-hour) 0%, var(--meadow) 100%);
            padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .project-icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .project-icon svg {
            width: 26px;
            height: 26px;
        }

        .project-title {
            color: var(--ink);
        }

        .project-title h3 {
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
        }

        .project-title span {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .project-body {
            padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
        }

        .project-body p {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        .project-features {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .feature-tag {
            background: var(--warm-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--mist);
            padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--charcoal);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
        }

        .feature-tag svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .project-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            color: var(--ink);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
            background: var(--golden-hour);
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .project-link:hover {
            background: var(--golden-hour-deep);
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        .project-link svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .project-link:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        .editions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            margin-top: 0.75rem;
            padding-top: 0.75rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
        }

        .edition-badge {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
            background: var(--warm-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--mist);
            border-radius: 6px;
            color: var(--charcoal);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
        }

        a.edition-badge:hover {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .edition-badge.active {
            background: var(--meadow);
            border-color: var(--sage);
            color: var(--ink);
        }

        .edition-badge.coming {
            opacity: 0.5;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .project-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .project-features {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .project-body {
                padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* Philosophy Section */
        .philosophy {
            background: var(--warm-white);
        }

        .philosophy-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-md);
            margin-top: var(--space-lg);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .philosophy-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .philosophy-item {
            padding: var(--space-md);
            background: var(--cream);
            border-radius: 12px;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--sage);
            transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        }

        .philosophy-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        }

        .philosophy-item:nth-child(2) {
            border-left-color: var(--horizon);
        }

        .philosophy-item:nth-child(3) {
            border-left-color: var(--wisteria);
        }

        .philosophy-item:nth-child(4) {
            border-left-color: var(--golden-hour);
        }

        .philosophy-item:nth-child(5) {
            border-left-color: var(--rose-clay);
        }

        .philosophy-item:nth-child(6) {
            border-left-color: var(--meadow);
        }

        /* Contact Section */
        .contact {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--warm-white) 100%);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .contact h2 {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .contact p {
            margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
        }

        .contact-email {
            font-family: Charter, 'Bitstream Charter', 'Sitka Text',
                         Cambria, Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--ink);
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0CC9B 0%, #DEBA85 50%, #C9A66E 100%);
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(222, 186, 133, 0.3),
                        0 0 40px rgba(222, 186, 133, 0.15);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .contact-email::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-email:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .contact-email:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(222, 186, 133, 0.4),
                        0 0 60px rgba(222, 186, 133, 0.25),
                        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        .contact-email:active {
            transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.01);
        }

        /* Flame icon within button */
        .contact-email .flame-icon {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Subtle flame animation */
        @keyframes gentle-flicker {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0.9; }
            50% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        .contact-email .flame-icon {
            animation: gentle-flicker 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* Footer */
        footer {
            padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
            background: var(--warm-white);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
        }

        .footer-content {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: var(--space-md);
        }

        .footer-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: var(--space-xs);
        }

        .footer-logo svg {
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
        }

        .footer-text {
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: var(--charcoal);
        }

        .footer-legal {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--charcoal);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .footer-legal a {
            color: inherit;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .footer-legal a:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        /* Accessibility: Skip link - hidden until focused */
        .skip-link {
            position: absolute;
            left: -9999px;
            top: auto;
            width: 1px;
            height: 1px;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1001;
            background: var(--ink);
            color: var(--warm-white);
            padding: 8px 16px;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
        }

        .skip-link:focus {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: auto;
            height: auto;
            overflow: visible;
        }

        /* Accessibility: Focus states */
        a:focus,
        button:focus {
            outline: 2px solid var(--golden-hour);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        a:focus:not(:focus-visible),
        button:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
            outline: none;
        }

        a:focus-visible,
        button:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--golden-hour);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        /* Animations */
        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
        }

        @keyframes flicker {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0.9; }
            50% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        .animate-float {
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* Utility Classes */
        .text-center { text-align: center; }
        .mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
        .mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
        .mb-lg { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }

        /* Email obfuscation */
        .hide {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Theme Toggle */
        .theme-toggle {
            position: fixed;
            top: 16px;
            right: 16px;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: var(--cream);
            border: 1px solid var(--mist);
            border-radius: 50%;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
        }

        .theme-toggle:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        /* Dark mode styles */
        [data-theme="dark"] {
            --warm-white: #1a1a1a;
            --cream: #2D2D2D;
            --mist: #4A6274;
            --charcoal: #E8E4DC;
            --ink: #F5F0E8;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] body {
            background: #1a1a1a;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] header {
            background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
            border-bottom-color: #4A6274;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .hero {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2D2D2D 100%);
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .hero::before {
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(222, 186, 133, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .mission {
            background: #2D2D2D;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .values {
            background: #1a1a1a;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .value-card {
            background: #2D2D2D;
            border-color: #4A6274;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .value-icon {
            background: #3a3a3a;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .how-it-works {
            background: #2D2D2D;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .step-number {
            color: #1a1a1a;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .philosophy {
            background: #1a1a1a;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .philosophy-item {
            background: #2D2D2D;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .contact {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] footer {
            background: #1a1a1a;
            border-top-color: #4A6274;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle {
            background: #2D2D2D;
            border-color: #4A6274;
            color: #F5F0E8;
        }

        /* Mobile: Hide nav links, show toggle clearly */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            nav {
                display: none;
            }
            .theme-toggle {
                top: 12px;
                right: 12px;
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
            }
            /* Center contact section elements on mobile */
            .contact {
                padding-left: var(--space-sm);
                padding-right: var(--space-sm);
            }
            .contact p {
                text-align: center;
            }
            .contact-email {
                display: flex;
                justify-content: center;
                margin: 0 auto;
                max-width: 90%;
                padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            /* Center footer on mobile */
            .footer-content {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                gap: var(--space-sm);
            }
            .footer-logo {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            /* Center philosophy items text */
            .philosophy-item {
                text-align: center;
            }
            .philosophy-item p {
                max-width: 100%;
            }
            /* Center mission text */
            .mission-text {
                text-align: center;
            }
            .mission-text p {
                margin-left: auto;
                margin-right: auto;
            }
            /* Center values intro */
            .values-intro p {
                margin-left: auto;
                margin-right: auto;
            }
            /* Center step text */
            .step p {
                margin-left: auto;
                margin-right: auto;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .theme-toggle {
                top: 10px;
                right: 10px;
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .logo-text {
                font-size: 1.25rem;
            }
            .logo-icon {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
            }
            /* Smaller contact button on very small screens */
            .contact-email {
                font-size: 1rem;
                padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }
            .contact-email .flame-icon {
                width: 20px;
                height: 20px;
            }
        }
