/* ============================================================
   Ascend Intelligence — Spacing & layout tokens
   8-pt base rhythm.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* ---- Spacing scale (8-pt with 4 half-step) ---- */
  --space-1:   4px;
  --space-2:   8px;
  --space-3:   12px;
  --space-4:   16px;
  --space-5:   24px;
  --space-6:   32px;
  --space-7:   48px;
  --space-8:   64px;
  --space-9:   96px;
  --space-10:  128px;

  /* ---- Section padding ---- */
  --section-y:        96px;  /* vertical breathing room per section */
  --section-y-tight:  64px;

  /* ---- Containers ---- */
  --container:      1200px;  /* default max content width */
  --container-wide: 1320px;
  --container-text: 720px;   /* readable prose measure */
  --gutter:         24px;    /* page side padding */
}