/* ============================================================
   KEY LEDGERS GLOBAL — SHARED STYLESHEET  v2.0
   Premium editorial redesign: deeper palette, monumental
   type scale, architectural motion, sovereign whitespace
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── VARIABLES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --ink:       #00132D;
  --ink-rgb:   0,19,45;
  --ink-mid:   #162F47;
  --ink-mid-rgb: 22,47,71;
  --ink-hover: #1E3D5A;       /* subtle hover lift from ink-mid — replaces old #2A5F8F */
  --ink-card:  #162F47;
  --gold:      #FF0000;
  --gold-rgb:  255,0,0;
  --gold-lt:   #FF0000;
  --gold-pale: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
  --bone:      #EAF1F8;
  --smoke:     #F4F8FC;
  --slate:     #6B7280;
  --text-body: #3D3D3D;
  --text-light:#ADADAD;
  --border:    #D1DCE8;
  /* ── BUTTON COLORS (Global) ── */
  --btn-bg-dark:   #fff;           /* white on dark backgrounds */
  --btn-bg-light:  #00132D;        /* dark navy on light backgrounds */
  --btn-text-dark: #00132D;        /* dark text on white button */
  --btn-text-light: #fff;
  --serif:     'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:      'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --mono:      'DM Mono', monospace;
  --ease:      cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-expo: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  --page-max:  1440px;
  --page-edge: 24px;
  --page-shell: max(var(--page-edge), calc((100vw - var(--page-max)) / 2 + var(--page-edge)));
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  :root { --page-edge: 48px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  :root { --page-edge: 64px; }
}

/* ─── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; background: var(--ink); }

/* All headings use the serif display font — explicit class not required */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--serif); }

body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
  animation: bodyReveal 0.01s ease 1s forwards;
}
body.loaded { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
::selection { background: rgba(0,60,140,.28); color: inherit; }

/* ─── REDUCED MOTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  body { transition: none !important; }
  .hero-grid { animation: none !important; }
  .scroll-line { animation: none !important; opacity: .4; }
  .scroll-hint { opacity: .5; }
  .reveal { transform: none !important; transition: opacity .4s ease !important; }
  .nav-drawer { transition: transform .15s ease !important; }
  .svc-body { transition: max-height .3s ease !important; }
  .ticker-track { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ─── SKIP LINK ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -120%; left: 16px; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none; padding: 12px 22px;
  transition: top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

/* ─── CURSOR ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cursor {
  position: fixed;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: width .3s var(--ease), height .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: width .45s var(--ease), height .45s var(--ease), border-color .3s, opacity .2s;
}
.cursor.h     { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.cursor-ring.h { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-color: var(--gold); }
.cursor.off, .cursor-ring.off { opacity: 0; }
@media (hover: none) { .cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none; } }

/* ─── NAV ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 var(--page-shell);
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  transition: background .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s;
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo img { height: 50px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; list-style: none; align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .3s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -3px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover       { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* ── Services dropdown ── */
.nav-services {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px; /* extends hover zone below the link text toward the dropdown */
}
.nav-services-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.nav-services-link::before {
  content: '▼'; font-size: .4rem; opacity: .5;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-services:hover .nav-services-link::before {
  transform: translateY(2px); opacity: .8;
}
.nav-submenu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; list-style: none;
  background: rgba(var(--ink-mid-rgb),.95); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 20px 0 12px; /* top 20px = 8px visual gap + 12px original — no margin gap */
  min-width: 240px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, pointer-events 0s .3s;
  z-index: 100;
  margin-top: 0; /* was 8px — created dead zone that broke hover */
}
.nav-services:hover .nav-submenu {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, pointer-events 0s;
}
.nav-submenu a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: .65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-submenu a:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

/* ── Mega submenu: 2-column rich dropdown with descriptions ── */
.nav-submenu--mega {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-width: 640px;
  padding: 20px;
  gap: 2px 20px;
}
.nav-submenu--mega > li { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.nav-submenu--mega .nsm-featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nav-submenu--mega a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-left-color .25s, background .25s, padding-left .25s;
}
.nav-submenu--mega a:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: inherit;
}
.nav-submenu--mega .nsm-featured a:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), .08);
}
.nsm-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .52rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb), .35);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nsm-t {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nsm-d {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.nav-submenu--mega a:hover .nsm-t { color: #fff; }
.nav-submenu--mega a:hover .nsm-d { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* Featured item (Pre-Investment Due Diligence) — brighter text for prominence */
.nav-submenu--mega .nsm-featured .nsm-t { color: #fff; }
.nav-submenu--mega .nsm-featured .nsm-d { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.nav-submenu--mega .nsm-featured a:hover .nsm-d { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

.nav-cta {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 9px 22px;
  transition: background .3s, color .3s !important, opacity .3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-cta:hover { opacity: .85; }
.nav-cta::after { display: none; }

/* ── Hamburger ── */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; z-index: 901;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), opacity .25s;
}
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Nav overlay ── */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9090;
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.88); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

/* ── Nav drawer ── */
.nav-drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 9100;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-expo);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-drawer.open { transform: translateY(0); }
.drawer-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 32px; height: 60px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.drawer-close {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: none; cursor: pointer;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.drawer-close:hover  { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.drawer-close:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }
.drawer-links {
  list-style: none; padding: 32px 24px;
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow-y: auto;
}
.drawer-links li a {
  display: block; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); text-decoration: none;
  padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  transition: color .25s, padding-left .35s var(--ease);
}
.drawer-links li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.drawer-links li a:hover,
.drawer-links li a.active { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 12px; }
/* ── Drawer contact strip ── */
.drawer-contact-strip {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.drawer-phone {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.drawer-phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.drawer-email {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.drawer-email:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* ── Drawer footer ── */
.drawer-footer {
  padding: 16px 24px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.drawer-cta {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.drawer-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.drawer-footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.drawer-socials {
  display: flex; gap: 8px;
}
.drawer-social {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.drawer-social:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.drawer-creds {
  display: flex; gap: 6px;
}
.drawer-creds span {
  font-size: .52rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Drawer submenu ── */
.drawer-label {
  display: block; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.drawer-submenu {
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.drawer-submenu li {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.drawer-submenu a {
  display: block; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: color .25s, padding-left .35s var(--ease);
}
.drawer-submenu li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.drawer-submenu a:hover {
  color: var(--gold); padding-left: 24px;
}

/* ── Drawer two-column layout ── */
.drawer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 55% 45%;
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.drawer-col {
  padding: 36px 24px;
}
.drawer-col--right {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.drawer-col-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .56rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.drawer-col-links {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.drawer-col-links li a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .2s, padding-left .25s var(--ease);
}
.drawer-col-links li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.drawer-col-links li a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 6px; }
.drawer-col--right .drawer-col-links li a {
  text-align: right;
}
.drawer-col--right .drawer-col-links li a:hover {
  padding-left: 0; padding-right: 6px;
}
.drawer-col--right .drawer-col-label {
  text-align: right;
}

/* ─── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Base: dark background (white button) */
.btn-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--btn-text-dark);
  background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
  border: none; padding: 17px 40px;
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .3s ease, background .3s ease, transform .28s var(--ease-back), box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.btn-gold { isolation: isolate; }
.btn-gold::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,19,45,.12);
  transform: translateX(-105%);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-expo);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: #f0f0f0;
  color: var(--btn-text-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.btn-gold:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn-gold span, .btn-gold > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Light background sections: blue button */
.credentials .btn-gold,
.practice .btn-gold,
.num-statement .btn-gold,
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(n+4) .btn-gold {
  color: var(--btn-text-light);
  background: var(--btn-bg-light);
}
.credentials .btn-gold::before,
.practice .btn-gold::before,
.num-statement .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(n+4) .btn-gold::before {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.credentials .btn-gold:hover,
.practice .btn-gold:hover,
.num-statement .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(n+4) .btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  color: var(--btn-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
/* Homepage num-statement has dark (ink) background — keep white button */
.pg-index .num-statement .btn-gold { color: var(--btn-text-dark); background: var(--btn-bg-dark); }
.pg-index .num-statement .btn-gold::before { background: rgba(0,19,45,.12); }
.pg-index .num-statement .btn-gold:hover { background: #f0f0f0; color: var(--btn-text-dark); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease, transform .28s var(--ease-back);
}
.btn-outline { isolation: isolate; }
.btn-outline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transform: translateX(-105%);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-expo);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn-outline:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.6);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* Light background sections: outline button styling */
.credentials .btn-outline,
.practice .btn-outline {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.2);
}
.credentials .btn-outline:hover,
.practice .btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

/* Header & Footer: preserve red buttons (override global system) */
header .btn-gold,
footer .btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
}
header .btn-gold::before,
footer .btn-gold::before {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
header .btn-gold:hover,
footer .btn-gold:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ─── UTILITY ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── TICKER STRIP ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 13px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap; padding: 0 36px;
}
.ticker-sep {
  color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.3); font-size: .5rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── PROPOSITION STRIP ──────────────────────────────────── */
.proposition {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 30px var(--page-shell);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}
.prop-item {
  flex: 1 1 200px; min-width: 0; padding: 0 40px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.prop-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.prop-item:last-child  { border-right: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .proposition { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding: 24px 20px; }
  .prop-item { flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding-bottom: 16px; }
  .prop-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
}
.prop-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate);
}
.prop-val {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: #fff;
}

/* ─── SECTION UTILITIES ──────────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.section-label::after {
  content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent);
  max-width: 100px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.section-title em,
.hero-headline em,
.contact-left .section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

/* Scroll-reveal base */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
.reveal.vis { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.d2 { transition-delay: .22s; }
.d3 { transition-delay: .34s; }
.d4 { transition-delay: .46s; }
.d5 { transition-delay: .58s; }

/* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100svh - 120px); min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  display: block; /* use block instead of flex column so kids can flow absolute */
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.hero-panels {
  display: flex; /* let hero-l sit normally, hero-r absolute */
  min-height: calc(100svh - 120px); min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.028) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.028) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 88px 88px;
  animation: gridDrift 32s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1; /* keep above hero-r absolute img but behind hero-l */
}
@keyframes gridDrift { to { transform: translateY(88px); } }
.hero-glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }

/* Vertical accent line */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: var(--page-shell); top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent,
    rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.22) 25%,
    rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.22) 75%,
    transparent);
  z-index: 2; /* inside slanted panel */
}

/* KLG watermark */
.hero::after {
  content: 'KLG';
  position: absolute; right: calc(40% - 0.06em); bottom: -0.18em;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 50vw; font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.08em; line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.02);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; /* inside slanted panel */
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.hero-l {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* above slider */
  width: 60%;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px); min-height: calc(100svh - 120px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px var(--page-shell) 80px;
}

/* Solid background for text area */
.hero-l::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px; bottom: -2px; left: -2px; right: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Feather gradient at right edge — softens the dark panel / image split */
.pg-index .hero-l::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  right: -100px;
  width: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ink) 0%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .24em; color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  position: absolute; top: 90px; left: var(--page-shell); z-index: 2;
}
.hero-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block; width: 40px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); opacity: .55;
}
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: .97;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  max-width: 90%; margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-headline .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-headline .line span { display: block; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  max-width: 85%; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.hero-stats {
  position: absolute; right: var(--page-shell); bottom: 180px; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: rgba(var(--ink-mid-rgb), 0.85); /* background box to help readability over image */
  padding: 16px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  min-width: 170px;
}
.hs {
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hs:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hs-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  display: block; line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.hs-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .56rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-top: 6px; display: block; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-r {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Right-edge dark fade — eliminates scrollbar gap */
.hero-r::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--ink) 0%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slider {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
}
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-r-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* Slider controls positioning */
.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute; bottom: 44px; right: 80px;
  display: flex; gap: 10px; z-index: 10;
}
.hero-slider-btn {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, transform .2s;
}
.hero-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.08);
}
.hero-slider-status {
  position: absolute; bottom: 56px; right: calc(80px + 130px);
  z-index: 10; font-family: var(--serif); color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.hero-slider-current { font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-slider-total { opacity: .6; font-size: .88rem; margin-left: 2px; }

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: calc(var(--page-shell) + 120px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  opacity: .45; z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-hint span {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  animation: sp 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ─── BREADCRUMB ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb { position: absolute; top: 88px; left: var(--page-shell); z-index: 10; }
/* On inner pages that have both breadcrumb + hero-tag, push tag below breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb ~ .hero-tag { top: 116px; }
.breadcrumb ol { list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.breadcrumb li {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.breadcrumb li::after { content: '/'; opacity: .5; }
.breadcrumb li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"] { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); }

/* ─── NUMBER STATEMENT ───────────────────────────────────── */
.num-statement {
  padding: 120px var(--page-shell);
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.num-big {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 8.5vw, 8.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .50);
  padding-bottom: .12em;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.num-ctx {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.num-div { display: none; }
.ns-left .section-label { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--gold); }
.ns-left .section-title { line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); }
.ns-right p {
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ns-right strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.num-content .section-title { margin-bottom: 28px; color: var(--ink); }
.num-content p {
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.num-content strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* ─── SERVICES ACCORDION ─────────────────────────────────── */
.services { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--bone); color: var(--ink); }
.services .section-label { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.4); }
.services .section-label::after { background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.15), transparent); }
.services-head {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 72px; align-items: end;
}
.services-intro { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.5); line-height: 1.85; }
.svc-list { border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.1); }
.svc-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08); overflow: hidden; }

button.svc-hdr {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 34px 0; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit; color: inherit;
  transition: padding-left .35s var(--ease);
}
button.svc-hdr:hover { padding-left: 6px; }
button.svc-hdr:hover .svc-name { color: var(--gold); }
button.svc-hdr:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: -2px; }

.svc-nw { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.svc-idx {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.25); width: 24px;
}
.svc-name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.015em; transition: color .3s;
}
.svc-tog {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.15); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, transform .35s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.svc-item.open .svc-tog { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.svc-item.open .svc-tog svg { stroke: var(--ink); }
.svc-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .6s var(--ease); }
.svc-item.open .svc-body { max-height: 520px; }
.svc-bi { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; padding: 0 0 44px 52px; }
.svc-desc { font-size: .94rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.55); line-height: 1.85; }
.svc-pts { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.svc-pts li {
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.52);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.svc-pts li::before {
  content: ''; width: 18px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.18); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 10px;
}
.svc-fee { margin-top: 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.svc-fee-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.55);
}
.svc-fee-val { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── CREDENTIALS — shared (index + about) ─────────────── */
.cred-item {
  padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: start;
  transition: border-color .3s;
}
.cred-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cred-item:hover      { border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12); }
.cred-meta { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .63rem; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; padding-top: 3px; }
.cred-ct   { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink); }
.cred-cb   { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ─── CONTACT SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-sec {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 140px var(--page-shell);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
}
.contact-left .section-title { margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 4.4rem); color: var(--ink); }
.contact-desc {
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 52px; max-width: 460px;
}
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.c-detail { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.c-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate); width: 72px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 3px;
}
.c-val { font-size: .94rem; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.7); font-weight: 300; }
.c-val a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s; }
.c-val a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Contact form card */
.contact-form {
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.1);
  padding: 52px;
  color: #fff;
}
.cf-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #fff; }
.cf-sub { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 40px; font-weight: 300; }
.fg { margin-bottom: 22px; position: relative; }
.fl {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.fi, .fsel, .ft {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #fff; padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 300;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
  appearance: none;
}
.fi:focus, .fsel:focus, .ft:focus {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.fi.error, .fsel.error, .ft.error { border-color: rgba(220,60,60,.45); }
.ft { resize: vertical; min-height: 96px; }
.fi::placeholder, .ft::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.fr { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.fsel option { background: var(--ink-mid); }
.fsub {
  width: 100%; padding: 17px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); cursor: pointer; margin-top: 8px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .3s, background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .28s var(--ease-back), box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.fsub:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.fsub { isolation: isolate; }
.fsub::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transform: translateX(-105%);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-expo);
  z-index: -1;
}
.fsub:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.fsub span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.fsub:disabled { opacity: .55; cursor: not-allowed; }
.field-err { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(220,80,80,.9); margin-top: 5px; display: none; }
.field-err.show { display: block; }

.form-success {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 32px; gap: 20px; min-height: 340px;
}
.form-success-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.form-success-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 600; }
.form-success-body {
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 300px;
}

/* ─── OTHER DISCIPLINES STRIP ───────────────────────────── */
.other-disciplines {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  padding: 52px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.od-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate); flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
}
.od-grid {
  display: flex; gap: 0; flex: 1;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
}
.od-item {
  flex: 1; padding: 20px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.od-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.od-item:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.od-item:hover .od-name { color: var(--gold); }
.od-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease); color: var(--gold); }
.od-item:hover svg { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(4px); }
.od-num {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .56rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .5; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.od-name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color .3s; flex: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .other-disciplines { padding: 36px 24px; gap: 24px; }
  .od-grid { flex-direction: column; border-right: none; }
  .od-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 16px 0; }
  .od-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .od-item svg { opacity: .4; }
}

/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer {
  background: #03162E;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.12);
}

/* Main footer grid */
.ft-main {
  max-width: var(--page-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 72px var(--page-edge) 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1099px) {
  .ft-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ft-main > div:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .ft-main > div:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* ── Brand column ── */
.ft-brand-logo {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.ft-brand-logo img { height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; }

.ft-tagline {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .56rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 220px;
}

.ft-certs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
}
.ft-cert-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .55rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.55);
  padding: 6px 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── Column shared ── */
.ft-col-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.4);
}

/* ── Right-aligned column (Company) ── */
.ft-col--right .ft-col-label,
.ft-col--right .ft-nav li a {
  text-align: right;
}
.ft-col--right .ft-nav li a:hover {
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 8px;
}

/* ── Nav column ── */
.ft-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.ft-nav li a {
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  transition: color .25s, padding-left .3s var(--ease);
}
.ft-nav li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.ft-nav li a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); padding-left: 8px; }
.ft-addr { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Contact column ── */
.ft-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.ft-c-item {}
.ft-c-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .5rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: .6;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.ft-c-val {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.ft-c-val a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.ft-c-val a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Footer action icons ── */
.ft-icons { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.ft-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, background .2s;
}
.ft-icon:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); color: #fff; }
.ft-icon--red { color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.3); }
.ft-icon--red:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Footer phone ── */
.ft-phone { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ft-phone-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.ft-phone-num:hover { color: #fff; }
.ft-phone-avail { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .48rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

/* ── Newsletter ── */
.ft-nl-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ft-nl-text { font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ft-nl-form {
  display: flex; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s;
}
.ft-nl-form:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold); }
.ft-nl-input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 10px 12px;
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: .8rem;
  color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: none; outline: none;
}
.ft-nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ft-nl-btn {
  padding: 10px 14px; background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .5rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity .2s;
}
.ft-nl-btn:hover { opacity: .85; }
.ft-nl-note { font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── Bottom bar ── */
.ft-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding: 24px var(--page-shell);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ft-copy {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ft-copy a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.ft-copy a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.ft-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ft-legal a {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .52rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.ft-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ft-legal span {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .52rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}

/* ─── INNER PAGE HERO ────────────────────────────────────── */
.pg-hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 140px var(--page-shell) 80px;
}
.pg-hero .section-label { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.pg-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  max-width: 800px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #fff;
}
.pg-hero .hero-sub {
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pg-hero { padding: 110px 24px 60px; }
  .pg-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); }
}

/* ─── INNER PAGE SECTION OVERRIDES ──────────────────────── */
/* Inner page nav stays dark by default — no pg-index overrides needed */
.pg-about nav, .pg-services nav, .pg-cfo nav, .pg-sectors nav, .pg-contact nav,
.pg-tax nav, .pg-property nav, .pg-exit nav, .pg-deal nav, .pg-healthcare nav {
  background: rgba(3,22,46,.94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.pg-about .nav-links a, .pg-services .nav-links a,
.pg-cfo .nav-links a, .pg-sectors .nav-links a, .pg-contact .nav-links a,
.pg-tax .nav-links a, .pg-property .nav-links a, .pg-exit .nav-links a,
.pg-deal .nav-links a, .pg-healthcare .nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.pg-about .nav-hamburger span, .pg-services .nav-hamburger span,
.pg-cfo .nav-hamburger span, .pg-sectors .nav-hamburger span, .pg-contact .nav-hamburger span,
.pg-tax .nav-hamburger span, .pg-property .nav-hamburger span, .pg-exit .nav-hamburger span,
.pg-deal .nav-hamburger span, .pg-healthcare .nav-hamburger span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
}

/* Reuse credentials section on inner pages with light bg */
.pg-about .credentials, .pg-services .credentials,
.pg-cfo .credentials, .pg-sectors .credentials,
.pg-tax .credentials, .pg-property .credentials, .pg-exit .credentials,
.pg-deal .credentials, .pg-healthcare .credentials {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-about .cred-statement, .pg-cfo .cred-statement {
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65);
}
.pg-about .cred-cb, .pg-cfo .cred-cb {
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6);
}
/* Practice section on inner pages */
.pg-about .practice, .pg-sectors .practice {
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-about .prac-card, .pg-sectors .prac-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-about .prac-card:hover, .pg-sectors .prac-card:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.pg-about .prac-name, .pg-sectors .prac-name,
.pg-about .prac-role, .pg-sectors .prac-role,
.pg-about .prac-desc, .pg-sectors .prac-desc { color: var(--ink); }

/* About page: director sections — Bharat white, Brian blue */
.pg-about #bharat {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-about #bharat .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.pg-about #bharat .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12), transparent);
}
.pg-about #bharat .dir-name,
.pg-about #bharat .dir-tag {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-about #bharat .dir-bio {
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65);
}

.pg-about #brian {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}
.pg-about #brian .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.pg-about #brian .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,.15), transparent);
}
.pg-about #brian .dir-name {
  color: #fff;
}
.pg-about #brian .dir-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.pg-about #brian .dir-bio {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
.pg-about .prac-desc, .pg-sectors .prac-desc { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); }
.pg-about .prac-list li, .pg-sectors .prac-list li { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65); }
/* Services accordion on inner pages — light */
.pg-services .services, .pg-cfo .services {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-services .services-head .section-title,
.pg-services .services-intro { color: var(--ink); }
.pg-services .svc-item { border-bottom-color: var(--border); }
.pg-services .svc-hdr { color: var(--ink); }
.pg-services .svc-desc, .pg-services .svc-pts li { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65); }
/* CFO num-statement inherits light bg from base rule */
/* care section on inner pages */
.pg-services .care, .pg-cfo .care,
.pg-tax .care, .pg-property .care, .pg-exit .care,
.pg-deal .care, .pg-healthcare .care { background: var(--ink-mid); }
/* proof/quote on inner pages */
.pg-about .proof, .pg-cfo .proof,
.pg-tax .proof, .pg-property .proof, .pg-exit .proof, .pg-deal .proof, .pg-healthcare .proof {
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-about .proof-q, .pg-cfo .proof-q,
.pg-tax .proof-q, .pg-property .proof-q, .pg-exit .proof-q, .pg-deal .proof-q, .pg-healthcare .proof-q { color: var(--ink); }
.pg-about .proof-ctx, .pg-cfo .proof-ctx,
.pg-tax .proof-ctx, .pg-property .proof-ctx, .pg-exit .proof-ctx, .pg-deal .proof-ctx, .pg-healthcare .proof-ctx { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.55); }
.pg-about .p-badge, .pg-cfo .p-badge,
.pg-tax .p-badge, .pg-property .p-badge, .pg-exit .p-badge, .pg-deal .p-badge, .pg-healthcare .p-badge { background: #fff; border-color: var(--border); }
.pg-about .p-badge-s, .pg-cfo .p-badge-s { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); }
/* disciplines/what-we-do on services inner page */
.pg-services .disciplines { background: var(--smoke); color: var(--ink); }
.pg-services .disciplines-intro { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); }
.pg-services .disc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--ink); border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease-back); }
.pg-services .disc-card:hover { background: #fff; border-left-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pg-services .disc-body { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); }

/* Inner page num-statement inherits light bg from base rule */

/* ── DIRECTOR PROFILE SECTION ───────────────────────────── */
.dir-sec {
  padding: 100px var(--page-shell);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.dir-sec--mid { background: var(--ink-mid); }
.dir-sec--reverse .dir-photo { order: 2; }
.dir-sec--reverse .dir-content { order: 1; }
.dir-photo {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dir-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.3;
  filter: grayscale(15%);
}
.dir-content {}
.dir-label { /* uses .section-label */ }
.dir-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
  color: #fff;
}
.dir-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.dir-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .54rem;
  letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
}
.dir-bio {
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.85; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.dir-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.dir-item {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.dir-it-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .56rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); padding-top: 1px;
}
.dir-it-val {
  font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dir-sec { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 64px 24px; }
  .dir-photo { position: static; }
  .dir-photo img { max-width: 280px; }
  .dir-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; }
  .dir-it-label { margin-bottom: 2px; }
  /* On mobile, always show photo first regardless of reverse */
  .dir-sec--reverse .dir-photo { order: -1; }
  .dir-sec--reverse .dir-content { order: 0; }
}

/* ─── KEYFRAMES ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeUp     { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes slideUp    { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(105%); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn     { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes sp         { 0%,100% { opacity: .25; } 50% { opacity: .9; } }
@keyframes bodyReveal { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes ticker     { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ─── TABLET ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .cred-inner { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 60px; }
}

/* ─── MOBILE ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  nav {
    padding: 0 20px;
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex;
    position: relative; z-index: 9001;
    min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .num-statement { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; padding: 72px 24px; }
  .num-div { display: none; }

  .hero { padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-l {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 140px 24px 100px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .hero-l::before {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb), 0.85); /* semi-transparent flat overlay */
  }
  .hero-r {
    position: absolute; z-index: 1;
  }
  .hero-slider-controls { right: 24px; bottom: 40px; }
  .hero-slider-status { right: 140px; bottom: 50px; }
  .hero-stats { display: none; }
  .scroll-hint { display: none; }
  .breadcrumb { top: 76px; left: 24px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-actions .btn-gold,
  .hero-actions .btn-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  .services { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .services-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .svc-bi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding-left: 0; }
  .svc-item.open .svc-body { max-height: 1600px; }

  .proof-badges { gap: 12px; }
  .p-badge { min-width: calc(50% - 6px); flex: 1; }

  .contact-sec { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 52px; padding: 80px 24px; }
  .contact-form { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .fr { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

  /* Footer mobile: brand full-width, then 2-col grid */
  .ft-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px 20px;
    padding: 36px 20px 28px;
  }
  .ft-main > div:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .ft-main > div:last-child  { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .ft-tagline { display: none; }
  .ft-brand-logo { margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .ft-brand-logo img { height: 38px; }
  .ft-certs { gap: 6px; }
  .ft-cert-badge { font-size: .44rem; padding: 4px 8px; }
  .ft-col-label { margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
  .ft-nav li a { font-size: .78rem; padding: 5px 0; }
  .ft-contact { gap: 12px; }
  .ft-c-lbl { font-size: .46rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .ft-c-val { font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .ft-phone-num { font-size: 22px; }
  .ft-icons { margin-top: 14px; }

  /* Bottom bar */
  .ft-bottom { padding: 12px 20px; gap: 8px; }
  .ft-copy { font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .04em; }
  .ft-legal a, .ft-legal span { font-size: .52rem; }

  /* FAQ toggle: align to top when question wraps */
  .faq-section button.svc-hdr { align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px 0; }
  .faq-section .svc-tog { margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .faq-section .svc-list { padding: 0 20px; }
  .faq-section .svc-bi { padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .faq-section .svc-name { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}

/* ─── SMALL PHONES (≤ 480px) ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 3.4rem); }
  .hero-tag { font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .16em; }
  .hero-tag::before { width: 26px; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.6rem); }
  .num-big { font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 14vw, 5.2rem); }
  .case-outcome-items { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-badges { gap: 10px; }
  .p-badge { min-width: 100%; }
  .contact-left .section-title { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 8vw, 3rem); }

  /* Inner page hero — tighter top pad on very small phones */
  .pg-hero { padding: 90px 20px 44px; }
  .pg-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.8rem); }

  /* Service accordion name — slightly smaller on tiny screens */
  .svc-name { font-size: 1.2rem; }

  /* c-stat boxes: stack to 1-col and reduce oversized font */
  .care-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-stat-n   { font-size: 1.4rem; }

  /* Director name */
  .dir-name { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem); }

  /* Reduce large section padding on tiny screens */
  .disciplines, .credentials, .care, .proof, .practice { padding: 40px 16px; }
  .faq-section  { padding: 56px 16px; }
  .testi-section, .testi-featured { padding: 56px 16px; }
  .cs-section   { padding: 56px 16px; }
  .contact-sec  { padding: 64px 16px; }
  .num-statement { padding: 56px 16px; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ─── UTILITY — SPACING ──────────────────────────────────── */
.u-mt-12 { margin-top: 12px; }
.u-mt-20 { margin-top: 20px; }
.u-mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ─── BODY LEAD PARAGRAPH ────────────────────────────────── */
.lede {
  font-size: .98rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.lede--mb32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* ─── SVC-FEE LINK VARIANT ───────────────────────────────── */
a.svc-fee {
  margin-top: 24px;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
a.svc-fee .svc-fee-val {
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
}


/* =======================================================================
   PAGE-SPECIFIC STYLES
   Hero glows scoped to .pg-* body class to prevent conflicts.
   All other classes have unique names - no scoping needed.
   ======================================================================= */

/* --- HERO GLOWS (scoped per page) ----------------------------------- */
.pg-index .hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 68% 38%, rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 18% 75%, rgba(100,24,24,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.pg-about .hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 68% 38%, rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.10) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 18% 75%, rgba(160,120,30,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.pg-forensic .hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 70% 40%, rgba(180,40,40,.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 20% 75%, rgba(139,31,31,.09) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.pg-portfolio .hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 68% 38%, rgba(40,80,180,.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 18% 75%, rgba(20,40,100,.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.pg-tax .hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 68% 38%, rgba(20,120,100,.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 18% 75%, rgba(10,80,60,.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.pg-contact .hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 65% 40%, rgba(107,122,141,.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 45% at 20% 70%, rgba(40,55,80,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Contact form dark variant on inner pages */
.pg-about .contact-form,
.pg-forensic .contact-form,
.pg-portfolio .contact-form,
.pg-tax .contact-form,
.pg-property .contact-form,
.pg-exit .contact-form,
.pg-deal .contact-form,
.pg-healthcare .contact-form { background: var(--ink); }

/* --- INDEX PAGE ------------------------------------------------------- */
/* ── SECTION WATERMARK NUMBERS ── */
.disciplines, .credentials, .services, .care, .proof, .practice, .contact-sec {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.disciplines::after  { content: '01'; }
.credentials::after  { content: '02'; }
.services::after     { content: '03'; }
.care::after         { content: '04'; }
.proof::after        { content: '05'; }
.practice::after     { content: '06'; }
.contact-sec::after  { content: '07'; }
.disciplines::after, .credentials::after, .care::after,
.proof::after, .practice::after, .contact-sec::after {
  position: absolute; top: -0.08em; right: 0.2em;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 26vw; font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.018);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.services::after {
  position: absolute; top: -0.08em; right: 0.2em;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 26vw; font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.028);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* ── DISCIPLINES ── */
.disciplines { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); }
.disciplines-head {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 88px; align-items: end;
}
.disciplines-intro { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.46); line-height: 1.9; }
.disciplines-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
}
.disc-card {
  background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 56px 48px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .5s;
}
/* Left accent bar on hover */
.disc-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 2px; height: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transition: height .6s var(--ease);
}
.disc-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.disc-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }

/* Ghost number watermark per card */
.disc-card::after {
  content: attr(data-n);
  position: absolute; bottom: -0.05em; right: 0.1em;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 13rem; font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.07em;
  color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.045);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  transition: color .5s;
}
.disc-card:hover::after { color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); }

.disc-num  { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 28px; opacity: .6; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.disc-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 22px; letter-spacing: -.02em; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.disc-body  { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.46); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 32px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.disc-tags  { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.disc-tag   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding: 5px 12px; transition: border-color .25s; }
.disc-card:hover .disc-tag { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

/* Linked variant — use box-shadow inset instead of ::after (freed for ghost number) */
a.disc-card--link {
  display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.0);
  transition: background .5s, box-shadow .4s;
}
a.disc-card--link:hover {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.disc-link-hint {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: .55;
  transition: opacity .3s, gap .3s var(--ease);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
a.disc-card--link:hover .disc-link-hint { opacity: 1; gap: 14px; }

/* ── CREDENTIALS ── */
.credentials {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink); padding: 80px var(--page-shell);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
}
.cred-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.cred-left .section-title { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.cred-statement { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.cred-sig  { border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12); padding-top: 24px; }
.cred-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--ink); }
.cred-role { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 400; display: block; }
.cred-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* Light background overrides for credentials sections */
.credentials .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.credentials .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12), transparent);
}
.credentials .section-title {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.credentials .section-title em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* num-statement section-label line — bone bg needs ink-toned line, not white */
.num-statement .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.15), transparent);
}

/* num-statement on deal-scrutiny: content fits within single-column layout */
.pg-deal .num-statement {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
.pg-deal .ns-right { display: none; }
.pg-deal .ns-left .section-title { max-width: 22ch; }
.pg-deal .ns-left > p:not(.num-ctx) {
  max-width: 72ch;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* num-statement on index: ink background + white text override */
.pg-index .num-statement { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-top: none; }
.pg-index .num-big { color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--gold); }
.pg-index .num-ctx { color: var(--gold); }
.pg-index .ns-left .section-title { color: #fff; }
.pg-index .ns-right p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.pg-index .ns-right strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }

/* ── CARE HOME (homepage section) ── */
.care {
  background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 120px var(--page-shell);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
}
.care-left .section-title  { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.care-desc  { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.care-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.c-stat     { padding: 22px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); }
.c-stat-n   { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; opacity: .5; display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.c-stat-l   { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.5; }
.care-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.care-svc   { padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; transition: padding-left .3s; }
.care-svc:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.care-svc:hover { padding-left: 8px; }
.care-ico   { width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.care-st    { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.care-sd    { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── PROOF / QUOTE ── */
.proof { background: var(--ink); padding: 120px var(--page-shell); }
.proof-inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.proof-mark  { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 6rem; line-height: .5; color: var(--gold); opacity: .5; display: block; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.proof-q     { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem,2.5vw,2rem); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.proof-src   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px; display: block; }
.proof-ctx   { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); }
.proof-badges { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 28px; margin-top: 68px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.p-badge     { border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.18); padding: 16px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; min-width: 148px; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.p-badge:hover { border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.5); background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.04); }
.p-badge-m   { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); }
.p-badge-s   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); text-align: center; }

/* ── PRACTICE ── */
.practice { background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 120px var(--page-shell); }
.practice-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 64px;
}
.prac-card   { background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 48px 40px; transition: background .4s; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.prac-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.prac-num    { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .7; display: block; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.prac-name   { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.prac-role   { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.prac-desc   { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.prac-list   { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.prac-list li { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); display: flex; gap: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.prac-list li::before { content: '—'; color: var(--gold); opacity: .7; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── MOBILE OVERRIDES (index-specific) ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .disciplines, .credentials, .care, .proof, .practice { padding: 48px 20px; }
  .disciplines-head, .services-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .disciplines-grid, .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cred-inner, .care                { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .cred-item                        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .care-stats                       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pg-index .disc-card              { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .pg-index .prac-card              { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
/* 2-column grids from 480px — wider cards means less text wrapping */
@media (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  .disciplines-grid, .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
/* Mobile line-clamp: cards link to full pages, long body text is excess on small screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .disc-body {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cred-cb {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .prac-desc {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}

/* --- INDEX HOMEPAGE REALIGNMENT ------------------------------------- */
.pg-index { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }

.pg-index nav {
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
}
.pg-index nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .99);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
}
.pg-index .nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.pg-index .nav-links a:hover,
.pg-index .nav-links a.active { color: #fff; }
.pg-index .nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.pg-index .nav-cta::before { background: var(--gold); }
.pg-index .nav-cta:hover,
.pg-index .nav-cta.active { color: #fff !important; }
.pg-index .nav-hamburger span { background: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

.pg-index .hero {
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);  /* fills gap to right of hero-r image panel */
}
.pg-index .hero::before,
.pg-index .hero::after,
.pg-index .hero-grid,
.pg-index .hero-glow,
.pg-index .hero-stats,
.pg-index .scroll-hint { display: none; }
/* ── Hero panels layout — mobile first ── */
.pg-index .hero-panels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pg-index .hero-panels {
    flex-direction: row;
    height: calc(100vh - 160px);   /* shorter so ticker strip shows above fold */
  }
}

/* ── Hero left — content panel ── */
.pg-index .hero-l {
  width: 100%;               /* width not flex-basis — safe in column layout */
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 72px 24px 48px;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pg-index .hero-l {
    flex: 0 0 54%;
    height: 100%;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pg-index .hero-l { padding-inline: 48px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pg-index .hero-l {
    flex: 0 0 57%;
    width: auto;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 160px);
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    padding-left: clamp(48px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 64px), 160px);
    padding-right: 72px;
    /* Diagonal right edge — top-right stays, bottom-right pulls in 120px for strong slant */
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 120px) 100%, 0 100%);
    z-index: 2;
  }
}

/* ── Stats row — 4 proof numbers in hero-l ── */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.hsr {
  padding: 22px 16px 22px 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1);
}
.hsr:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
.hsr:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
.hsr:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); border-right: none; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hsr:nth-child(2) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
  .hsr:nth-child(3) { border-top: none; }
  .hsr:nth-child(4) { border-top: none; border-right: none; }
}
.hsr-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.hsr-lbl {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .56rem;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Hero right — image panel ── */
.pg-index .hero-r {
  width: 100%;               /* width not flex-basis — safe in column layout */
  min-height: 50vw;          /* proportional on mobile */
  max-height: 56vh;          /* cap height on mobile */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pg-index .hero-r {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    left: 46%;   /* start from 46% so image fills remaining 54% to the right edge */
    right: 0;    /* pin to the right edge — no gap */
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    max-height: none;
    flex: none;
    margin-left: 0;
    z-index: 1;
  }
}
.pg-index .hero-r::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,13,22,.6) 0%, transparent 30%);
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pg-index .hero-r::before {
    background: rgba(8,13,22,.08); /* subtle dark wash on desktop only */
  }
}
.pg-index .hero-r::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.06);
  z-index: 1;
}
/* ── Hero slider ── */
.pg-index .hero-slider {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.pg-index .hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pg-index .hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.pg-index .hero-r-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
/* Slider controls — prev/next + status */
.pg-index .hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 10;
}
.pg-index .hero-slider-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.pg-index .hero-slider-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.pg-index .hero-slider-status {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px; left: 24px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .15em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); z-index: 10;
}
.pg-index .hero-slider-current {
  color: #fff; font-weight: 500;
}
.pg-index .hero-tag {
  position: static;
  top: auto;
  left: auto;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
}
.pg-index .hero-tag::before {
  width: 32px;
  opacity: 1;
}
.pg-index .hero-headline {
  max-width: 660px;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.pg-index .hero-headline em {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.pg-index .hero-sub {
  max-width: 480px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: clamp(13px, 1.0vw, 15px);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.pg-index .hero-actions {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.pg-index .hero .btn-gold {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 15px 30px;
}
.pg-index .hero .btn-gold:hover {
  background: #f0f0f0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-index .hero .btn-gold::before { background: rgba(0,19,45,.1); }
.pg-index .hero .btn-outline {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  padding: 14px 30px;
}
.pg-index .hero .btn-outline::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.pg-index .hero .btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ── Homepage buttons (all) — white instead of red ── */
.pg-index .btn-gold {
  background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
  color: var(--btn-text-dark);
}
.pg-index .btn-gold:hover {
  background: #e8e8e8;
  color: var(--btn-text-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.pg-index .btn-gold::before { background: rgba(0,19,45,.1); }

/* ── Fix: light-bg sections on homepage need BLUE buttons ──
   Higher specificity (3 classes) beats .pg-index .btn-gold (2 classes) */
.pg-index .credentials .btn-gold,
.pg-index .services .btn-gold,
.pg-index .care .btn-gold,
.pg-index .proof .btn-gold,
.pg-index .practice .btn-gold,
.pg-index .testi-section .btn-gold,
.pg-index .contact-sec .btn-gold {
  background: var(--btn-bg-light);
  color: var(--btn-text-light);
}
.pg-index .credentials .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .services .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .care .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .proof .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .practice .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .testi-section .btn-gold::before,
.pg-index .contact-sec .btn-gold::before {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.pg-index .credentials .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .services .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .care .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .proof .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .practice .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .testi-section .btn-gold:hover,
.pg-index .contact-sec .btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  color: var(--btn-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.pg-index .ticker-wrap {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-index .ticker-item { color: var(--gold); }
.pg-index .ticker-sep { color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25); }

.pg-index .proposition {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-index .prop-item { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pg-index .prop-lbl { color: var(--text-muted); }
.pg-index .prop-val { color: var(--ink); }

.pg-index .disciplines::after,
.pg-index .credentials::after,
.pg-index .services::after,
.pg-index .care::after,
.pg-index .proof::after,
.pg-index .testi-section::after,
.pg-index .practice::after,
.pg-index .contact-sec::after,
.pg-index .disc-card::after {
  content: none;
  display: none;
}

.pg-index .disciplines {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-index .disciplines-intro { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }
.pg-index .disciplines-grid {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  gap: 16px;
}
/* 6-card grid: 3 cols desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .disciplines-grid--6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.pg-index .disc-card {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  background: var(--bone);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease-back);
}
.pg-index .disc-card:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
/* First 3 cards dark on 6-card grid */
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(-n+3) {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(-n+3):hover {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(-n+3) .disc-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,.64); }
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(-n+3) .disc-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.pg-index .disciplines-grid--6 .disc-card:nth-child(-n+3) .disc-link-hint {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
}
/* Legacy 4-card (2 dark) */
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(-n+2) {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(-n+2):hover {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(-n+2) .disc-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,.64); }
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(-n+2) .disc-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(-n+2) .disc-link-hint {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
}
/* 6-card practice grid */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .practice-grid--6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(n+3) {
  background: var(--smoke);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(n+3) .disc-body { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(n+3) .disc-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.pg-index .disc-card:nth-child(n+3) .disc-link-hint {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
}

.pg-index .credentials {
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.pg-index .cred-statement,
.pg-index .cred-cb { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }
.pg-index .cred-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12); }
.pg-index .cred-sig { border-top-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12); }
.pg-index .cred-name { color: var(--ink); }

.pg-index .services { background: #fff; }
.pg-index .services .svc-pts li::before { background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.2); }
.pg-index .services .svc-desc { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }

.pg-index .care {
  background: var(--smoke);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-index .care-desc,
.pg-index .care-sd { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }
.pg-index .c-stat {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.pg-index .c-stat-n { color: var(--ink); opacity: .82; }
.pg-index .c-stat-l { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.55); }
.pg-index .care-svc { border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08); }
.pg-index .care-st  { color: var(--ink); }
.pg-index .care-ico { border-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.15); }
.pg-index .care .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.15), transparent);
}

.pg-index .proof {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-index .proof-inner { max-width: 1100px; }
.pg-index .proof-q { color: var(--ink); }
.pg-index .proof-ctx { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.55); }
.pg-index .p-badge {
  background: var(--smoke);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.pg-index .p-badge:hover { background: var(--bone); }
.pg-index .p-badge-s { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); }

.pg-index .practice {
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-index .practice-grid {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  gap: 16px;
}
.pg-index .prac-card { background: #fff; }
.pg-index .prac-card:hover { background: var(--smoke); }
.pg-index .prac-desc,
.pg-index .prac-list li { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }

.pg-index .contact-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--smoke) 0%, var(--smoke) 50%, #fff 50%, #fff 100%);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-index .contact-desc,
.pg-index .c-val,
.pg-index .cf-sub { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.58); }
.pg-index .c-detail { border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08); }
.pg-index .c-val a { color: var(--ink); }
.pg-index .contact-form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.pg-index .fl { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.6); }
.pg-index .fi,
.pg-index .ft,
.pg-index .fsel {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pg-index .fi::placeholder,
.pg-index .ft::placeholder { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.38); }
.pg-index .fsub {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .pg-index .hero-r { min-height: 34vh; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pg-index .contact-sec { background: var(--smoke); }
}

/* --- ABOUT PAGE ------------------------------------------------------- */
/* ── PROFILE SECTION ── */
.profile-sec { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.profile-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }

/* Photo placeholder */
.profile-photo-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.profile-photo {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.profile-photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.profile-initials {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.35); letter-spacing: .05em;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.profile-nameplate { border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.15); padding-top: 24px; }
.profile-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.profile-creds { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

/* Right column */
.profile-bio-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.65rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.profile-bio { font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.profile-bio strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.profile-bio:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── CREDENTIALS ── */
.cred-sec { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
.cred-sec-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }
/* ── THREE ENTITIES ── */
.entities { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.entities-head { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.entities-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.ent-card   { background: var(--ink); padding: 48px 40px; transition: background .4s; }
.ent-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.ent-num    { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .5; display: block; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ent-name   { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ent-role   { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ent-desc   { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ent-list   { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.ent-list li { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); display: flex; gap: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.ent-list li::before { content: '—'; color: var(--gold); opacity: .55; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── PHILOSOPHY ── */
.philosophy { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
.philosophy-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; margin-bottom: 72px; align-items: end; }
.philosophy-intro { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; }
.phil-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.phil-card {
  background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 52px 44px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s;
}
.phil-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: height .5s var(--ease);
}
.phil-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.phil-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.phil-num   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .55; display: block; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.phil-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }
.phil-body  { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .profile-inner   { grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 72px; }
  .cred-sec-inner  { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .phil-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .profile-sec, .cred-sec, .entities, .philosophy { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .profile-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .profile-photo   { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .cred-sec-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .cred-item       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .entities-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .philosophy-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .phil-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS PAGE ------------------------------------- */
/* ── WHAT EXPERT WITNESS MEANS ── */
.ewm { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.ewm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }
.ewm-body { font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ewm-body:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ewm-body strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── OBLIGATIONS LIST ── */
.ewm-feats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ewm-feat { padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ewm-feat:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.ewm-feat-num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .6; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 4px; }
.ewm-feat-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ewm-feat-body { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.process { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
.process-head { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 72px; }
.process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.process-step { background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 44px 32px; transition: background .3s; }
.process-step:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.step-num   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .6; display: block; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.step-line  { width: 100%; height: 1px; background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.18); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.step-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.step-body  { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── SCOPE GRID ── */
.scope { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.scope-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 72px; }
.scope-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.scope-card {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s;
}
.scope-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: height .5s var(--ease);
}
.scope-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.scope-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.scope-num   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .6; display: block; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.scope-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.scope-body  { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── QUOTE ── */
.quote-sec { background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 120px var(--page-shell); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
.quote-inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.quote-mark  { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 6rem; line-height: .5; color: var(--gold); opacity: .5; display: block; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.quote-q     { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem,2.5vw,2rem); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.quote-src   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px; display: block; }
.quote-ctx   { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ewm-grid        { grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: 72px; }
  .scope-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ewm, .process, .scope, .quote-sec { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .ewm-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .process-steps   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scope-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- PORTFOLIO CFO PAGE ----------------------------------------------- */
/* ── CURRENT MANDATE ── */
.mandate { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.mandate-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }
.mandate-body { font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mandate-body strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.mandate-card {
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25);
  padding: 52px 44px;
  position: relative;
}
.mandate-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.mandate-tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.mandate-tag::before { content: ''; width: 20px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: .6; }
.mandate-card-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mandate-card-body { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mandate-card-body strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 500; }
.mandate-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.12); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.15); margin-top: 36px;
}
.mstat { padding: 20px; background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.5); }
.mstat:nth-child(odd) { padding-left: 0; }
.mstat-n { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem,2.2vw,1.75rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mstat-l { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── WHAT'S INCLUDED ── */
.included { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
.included-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }
.inc-feat { padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.inc-feat:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.inc-feat-num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .6; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 4px; }
.inc-feat-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.inc-feat-body { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── WHO IT'S FOR ── */
.who-cfo { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.who-cfo-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; margin-bottom: 72px; align-items: end; }
.who-cfo-intro { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; }
.who-cfo-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.profile-card {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s;
}
.profile-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 3px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: height .5s var(--ease); }
.profile-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.profile-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.profile-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.profile-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.profile-range { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.profile-body  { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── STATS BAND ── */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 80px var(--page-shell);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-n { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.stat-l { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mandate-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px; gap: 72px; }
  .included-inner  { grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 72px; }
  .who-cfo-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mandate, .included, .who-cfo { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .stats-band      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 0; }
  .stat-item       { border-right: none; padding: 28px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .mandate-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .included-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .who-cfo-head    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .who-cfo-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mandate-stats   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-band      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px 24px; }
  .stat-item       { padding: 20px 0; }
  .mandate-stats   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* --- TAX STRUCTURING PAGE --------------------------------------------- */
/* ── TWO PATHS ── */
.two-paths { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); }
.two-paths-head { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 72px; }
.two-paths-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.path-card {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 52px 48px;
  position: relative; transition: background .3s;
}
.path-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.path-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.15); transition: background .4s;
}
.path-card:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }
.path-tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); opacity: .7; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.path-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.7rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.path-body { font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.path-body strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-weight: 500; }
.path-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.path-list li {
  font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.path-list li::before {
  content: ''; width: 16px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 9px; opacity: .7;
}
.path-for { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

/* ── SERVICES GRID ── */
.svc-grid-sec { padding: 120px var(--page-shell); background: var(--ink-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
.svc-grid-head { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 72px; }
.ts-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.ts-card {
  background: var(--ink-mid); padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s;
}
.ts-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: height .5s var(--ease);
}
.ts-card:hover { background: var(--ink-hover); }
.ts-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.ts-num   { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--gold); opacity: .6; display: block; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ts-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ts-body  { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── KEY PRINCIPLE ── */
.principle {
  padding: 120px var(--page-shell);
  background: var(--ink);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.07); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.principle-big {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem,7vw,7rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: .9;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.65);
}
.principle-ctx {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.principle-div { width: 1px; align-self: stretch; background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.13); }
.principle-content .section-title { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.principle-content p {
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.principle-content strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .two-paths, .svc-grid-sec, .principle { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .two-paths-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path-card       { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .ts-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .principle       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .principle-div   { display: none; }
}

/* --- CONTACT PAGE ----------------------------------------------------- */
/* Hero — neutral silver glow for contact page */
.hero-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 65% 40%, rgba(107,122,141,.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 45% at 20% 70%, rgba(40,55,80,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Availability badge */
.avail-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.15);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.avail-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4caf7d;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(76,175,125,.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(76,175,125,.18); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(76,175,125,.06); }
}

/* Tall textarea for contact full form */
.contact-form-full .ft { min-height: 140px; }

/* Mobile overrides */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-sec { padding: 80px 24px; gap: 52px; }
  .fr { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}

/* --- CARE HOME FINANCE PAGE ------------------------------------------- */
/* ── Override shared dark body for this light page ── */
:root {
  --chf-navy:   #0f1f2e;
  --chf-mid:    #1a3045;
  --chf-gold:   #b8942a;
  --chf-gold-lt:#d4aa40;
  --chf-cream:  #f7f3ed;
  --chf-warm:   #ede8e0;
  --chf-text:   #1a1a1a;
  --chf-muted:  #5a6472;
  --chf-border: #ddd8d0;
}

.pg-care {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--chf-text);
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.chf-hero {
  background: var(--chf-navy);
  padding: 140px 5% 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chf-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 45%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(184,148,42,0.07) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.chf-hero-inner { max-width: 800px; position: relative; }

.chf-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--chf-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,148,42,0.35);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.chf-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--chf-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chf-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.chf-hero h1 em { color: var(--chf-gold-lt); font-style: italic; }

.chf-hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.chf-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.chf-btn-primary {
  background: var(--chf-gold);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.chf-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--chf-gold-lt); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.chf-btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.chf-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); color: #fff; }

/* ── STATS BAR ── */
.chf-stats {
  background: var(--chf-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,148,42,0.2);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.chf-stat {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.chf-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.chf-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--chf-gold-lt);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.chf-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── SHARED SECTION UTILS ── */
.chf-sec { padding: 96px 5%; }
.chf-inner { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }

.chf-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--chf-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.chf-h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
}
.chf-h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--chf-gold); }
.chf-h2--light { color: #fff; }

.chf-lead {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--chf-muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── PROBLEM ── */
.chf-problem { background: var(--chf-cream); }
.chf-problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.chf-problem-text p {
  color: var(--chf-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.chf-problem-text strong { color: var(--chf-text); font-weight: 600; }

.chf-callout {
  background: var(--chf-navy);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--chf-gold);
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
}
.chf-callout p {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.chf-callout-sig {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--chf-gold-lt);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-style: normal;
  display: block;
}

/* ── CFO BAND ── */
.chf-cfo { background: var(--chf-navy); padding: 80px 5%; }
.chf-cfo-inner {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.chf-cfo-copy p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.chf-cfo-copy strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-weight: 500; }

.chf-cfo-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.chf-cfo-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,148,42,0.18);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}
.chf-cfo-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--chf-gold-lt);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.chf-cfo-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.chf-services { background: #fff; }
.chf-services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }

.chf-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--chf-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  background: #fff;
}
.chf-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(184,148,42,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(184,148,42,0.07);
}
.chf-card--wide { grid-column: span 2; }

/* Card header */
.chf-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.chf-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--chf-cream);
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.chf-card-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--chf-warm);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chf-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.chf-card > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--chf-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.chf-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.chf-card ul li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--chf-muted);
  padding: 0.28rem 0 0.28rem 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.chf-card ul li::before {
  content: '—';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--chf-gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  top: 0.4rem;
}
.chf-card-price {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.chf-card--wide ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 2rem;
}

/* ── CASE STUDY ── */
.chf-case { background: var(--chf-cream); }
.chf-case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.chf-case-nums { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.chf-case-num {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--chf-border);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}
.chf-case-num--hl { background: var(--chf-navy); border-color: var(--chf-navy); }

.chf-case-n {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.chf-case-num--hl .chf-case-n { color: var(--chf-gold-lt); }
.chf-case-l {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--chf-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.chf-case-num--hl .chf-case-l { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

.chf-case-copy p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--chf-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.chf-case-pull {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--chf-gold);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── TESTIMONIAL ── */
.chf-testimonial {
  background: var(--chf-navy);
  padding: 80px 5%;
  text-align: center;
}
.chf-testimonial blockquote {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.chf-testimonial cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--chf-gold-lt);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── WHO WE WORK WITH ── */
.chf-who { background: #fff; }
.chf-who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.chf-who-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--chf-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.chf-who-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(184,148,42,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,148,42,0.06);
}
.chf-who-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.chf-who-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--chf-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
.chf-how { background: var(--chf-cream); }

.chf-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.chf-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.75rem;
  left: calc(12.5%);
  right: calc(12.5%);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(184,148,42,0.5), rgba(184,148,42,0.15) 50%, rgba(184,148,42,0.5));
}
.chf-step { padding: 0 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.chf-step-num {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  background: var(--chf-navy);
  color: var(--chf-gold-lt);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(184,148,42,0);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.chf-step:hover .chf-step-num {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(184,148,42,0.12);
}
.chf-step h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
}
.chf-step p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--chf-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── FAQ ── */
.chf-faq { background: #fff; }
.chf-faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.chf-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--chf-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.chf-faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(184,148,42,0.35); }
.chf-faq-item h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--chf-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.chf-faq-item p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--chf-muted); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── CTA SECTION ── */
.chf-cta {
  background: var(--chf-navy);
  padding: 100px 5%;
  text-align: center;
}
.chf-cta h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.chf-cta-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.chf-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .chf-problem-grid,
  .chf-cfo-inner,
  .chf-case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }

  .chf-callout { position: static; }

  .chf-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .chf-card--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .chf-card--wide ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .chf-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .chf-faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .chf-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chf-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .chf-stat { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .chf-stat:nth-child(2),
  .chf-stat:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }

  .chf-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .chf-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
  .chf-steps::before {
    top: 0;
    left: calc(1.75rem - 0.5px);
    right: auto;
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(184,148,42,0.3);
  }
  .chf-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .chf-step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .chf-step-num {
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 3.5rem;
    height: 3.5rem;
  }
  .chf-step-content { padding-top: 0.6rem; }

  .chf-case-nums { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .chf-contact-row { gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .chf-hero { padding: 120px 6% 72px; }
  .chf-sec { padding: 72px 6%; }
  .chf-cfo { padding: 72px 6%; }
  .chf-cta { padding: 72px 6%; }
  .chf-testimonial { padding: 64px 6%; }
  .chf-case-nums { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Fade-up entrance for hero ── */
@keyframes chfFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.chf-hero-inner > * { animation: chfFadeUp 0.65s ease both; }
.chf-hero-inner > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.chf-hero-inner > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.chf-hero-inner > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.chf-hero-inner > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }


/* =======================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE  (.pg-testimonials)
   ======================================================================= */

/* Nav */
.pg-testimonials nav {
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.pg-testimonials .nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.pg-testimonials .nav-hamburger span { background: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

/* ── Ticker on testimonials (light bg) ── */
.pg-testimonials .ticker-wrap {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-testimonials .ticker-item { color: var(--gold); }
.pg-testimonials .ticker-sep  { color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25); }

/* ── Stats bar ── */
.testi-stats {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
}
.testi-stat {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.testi-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.testi-stat-n {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.testi-stat-l {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .testi-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); padding: 28px 24px; }
  .testi-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ── Featured testimonial — full-width centred ── */
.testi-featured {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 100px var(--page-shell);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.testi-featured-inner {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
}
.testi-big-mark {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 8rem; line-height: .4;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: .22; display: block;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.testi-featured-body {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.testi-featured-attr {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.testi-featured-name {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}
.testi-featured-role {
  font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65); font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Testimonials grid ── */
.testi-section {
  background: var(--smoke);
  padding: 100px var(--page-shell);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.testi-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.testi-section .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.testi-section .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12), transparent);
}
.testi-section .section-title {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .testi-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    gap: 0;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }
  .testi-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .testi-grid .testi-card,
  .testi-grid .testi-card--dark {
    flex: 0 0 100%; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    grid-column: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .testi-grid .testi-card--dark > div:first-child { padding-right: 0; }
  .testi-grid .testi-card--dark > footer.testi-card-footer {
    flex-direction: row; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    padding: 20px 0 0; min-width: 0; max-width: none;
  }
}
/* Slider dots — hidden on desktop, shown by JS on mobile */
.testi-dots {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.testi-dots.active { display: flex; }
.testi-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.18);
  border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.testi-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ── Testimonial card ── */
.testi-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 44px 40px 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease-back);
  position: relative;
}
.testi-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
/* Accent top line */
.testi-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.0);
  transition: background .4s;
}
.testi-card:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }

.testi-card-mark {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 4rem; line-height: .6;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: .3; display: block;
  margin-bottom: 24px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-card-body {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(.88rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.72; color: var(--ink);
  flex: 1; margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.testi-card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 20px; margin-top: auto;
}
.testi-card-name {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; display: block; margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.testi-card-role {
  font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.65);
  font-weight: 300; display: block;
}
.testi-card-sector {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .52rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25);
  padding: 5px 12px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Dark featured cards (full-width) ── */
.testi-card--dark {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  flex-direction: row; gap: 0; align-items: stretch;
}
/* Quote side takes all available space */
.testi-card--dark > div:first-child {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding-right: 60px;
}
/* Author panel: right-side vertical column */
.testi-card--dark > footer.testi-card-footer {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  border-top: none;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 0 0 0 48px;
  min-width: 210px;
  max-width: 240px;
}
.testi-card--dark .testi-card-name {
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.testi-card--dark .testi-card-role {
  font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); display: block; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.testi-card--dark .testi-card-sector { margin-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testi-card--dark { flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
  .testi-card--dark > div:first-child { padding-right: 0; }
  .testi-card--dark > footer.testi-card-footer {
    flex-direction: row; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    padding: 20px 0 0; min-width: 0; max-width: none;
  }
}
.testi-card--dark .testi-card-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem); }
.testi-card--dark .testi-card-mark { color: var(--gold); opacity: .55; font-size: 5rem; }
.testi-card--dark::before           { background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.0); }
.testi-card--dark:hover::before     { background: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .testi-featured { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .testi-section  { padding: 72px 20px; }
  .testi-card     { padding: 32px 24px 28px; }
  .testi-big-mark { font-size: 5rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
}


/* =======================================================================
   CASE STUDIES PAGE  (.pg-case-studies)
   ======================================================================= */

/* Nav */
.pg-case-studies nav {
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.pg-case-studies .nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.pg-case-studies .nav-hamburger span { background: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

/* ── Ticker on case studies ── */
.pg-case-studies .ticker-wrap {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pg-case-studies .ticker-item { color: var(--gold); }
.pg-case-studies .ticker-sep  { color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25); }

/* ── Results band ── */
.cs-results-band {
  background: var(--ink-mid);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
}
.cs-result-item {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.cs-result-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.cs-result-n {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.cs-result-l {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .56rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .cs-results-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cs-result-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.1); }
  .cs-result-item:nth-child(2), .cs-result-item:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
  .cs-result-item:nth-child(3), .cs-result-item:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
  .cs-result-item { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

/* ── Case studies section — light theme ── */
.cs-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 100px var(--page-shell);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cs-section-head { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.cs-section .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.cs-section .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12), transparent);
}
.cs-section .section-title { color: var(--ink); }

/* ── Case study card — light card on white bg ── */
.cs-card {
  background: var(--smoke);
  padding: 48px 44px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease-back);
  position: relative;
}
.cs-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cs-card:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,19,45,.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cs-card-left {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
}
.cs-card-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cs-card:hover .cs-card-num { color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.25); }
.cs-card-sector {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.3);
  padding: 6px 14px; display: inline-block;
}

.cs-card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cs-card-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cs-card-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

.cs-col-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .56rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.15);
}
.cs-col-body {
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.75;
}
.cs-col-body strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* Outcome column — highlighted */
.cs-outcome-col .cs-col-label { color: var(--gold); }
.cs-outcome-metric {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.cs-outcome-col .cs-col-body { color: var(--ink); }

.cs-card-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.cs-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .54rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.05);
  border: none;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  transition: background .25s, color .25s;
}
.cs-card:hover .cs-tag {
  background: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cs-section { padding: 72px 24px; }
  .cs-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  .cs-card:hover { transform: none; }
  .cs-card-left { position: static; }
  .cs-card-num { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 4rem); }
  .cs-results-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 0; }
}


/* =======================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE  (.pg-contact)
   ======================================================================= */

/* Quote band */
.contact-quote-band {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 72px var(--page-shell);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb),.08);
}
.contact-quote-inner {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
}
.contact-quote-inner blockquote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-quote-inner cite {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-style: normal;
}

/* Contact trust paragraph */
.contact-trust {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.5);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.08);
}

/* Form note */
.form-note {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQ section */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px var(--page-shell);
  background: var(--smoke);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-head { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.faq-head .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-head .section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.12), transparent);
}
.faq-head .section-title { color: var(--ink); }
.faq-intro {
  font-size: .94rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.55);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
/* Reuse svc-list accordion inside FAQ */
.faq-section .svc-list { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 0 40px; }
.faq-section .svc-item { border-bottom-color: var(--border); }
.faq-section .svc-bi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-right: 0; }
.faq-section .svc-desc { color: rgba(var(--ink-rgb),.62); }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .contact-quote-band { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .faq-section { padding: 72px 20px; }
}

/* ─── LEGAL PAGES (Privacy Policy / Terms) ──────────────────── */
body.pg-legal {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 24px 120px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap .legal-date {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,19,45,.4);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  display: block;
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 44px 0 14px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap p {
  font-size: .94rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(0,19,45,.75);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap ul li {
  font-size: .94rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(0,19,45,.75);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap a:hover { color: var(--ink-mid); }
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap .legal-contact {
  background: var(--smoke);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ink-mid);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}
body.pg-legal .legal-wrap .legal-contact p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  body.pg-legal .legal-wrap { padding: 64px 20px 80px; }
}