/* ============================================================
   WOLFEPACK ADVANTAGE — Brand System Stylesheet
   v1.0 / 2026
   Navy leads. Maroon supports. Charcoal grounds. Gold accents.
   Display: Archivo Expanded (700-900). Body: Archivo (400-600).
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Main */
  --navy: #13273F;
  --navy-deep: #0E1D30;
  --maroon: #490015;
  --charcoal: #121317;

  /* Supporting */
  --gold: #967E59;
  --gold-bright: #B79A6E;
  --bone: #E2DFCD;
  --bone-warm: #EDEBDF;
  --slate: #404F68;
  --wine: #41101B;
  --silver: #CCCCCC;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Functional */
  --text: #121317;
  --text-muted: #4A4C54;
  --line: rgba(18, 19, 23, 0.10);
  --line-on-dark: rgba(226, 223, 205, 0.16);

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --radius: 6px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: "Archivo", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
.display {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.08; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.06rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }

.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--bone); }
.bg-navy h1, .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.bg-maroon { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--bone); }
.bg-maroon h1, .bg-maroon h2, .bg-maroon h3 { color: var(--white); }
.bg-bone { background: var(--bone); }
.bg-bone-warm { background: var(--bone-warm); }
.bg-charcoal { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--bone); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn .arr { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--bone); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--bone); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(150, 126, 89, 0.14); }

.btn--ghost-navy { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid rgba(19,39,63,0.3); }
.btn--ghost-navy:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: rgba(19,39,63,0.04); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(19, 39, 63, 0.0);
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease), padding 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  padding-block: 1.15rem;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(19, 39, 63, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(8, 17, 28, 0.28);
  padding-block: 0.7rem;
}
.site-header.solid { background: var(--navy); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; }
.nav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav__logo img { height: 30px; width: auto; transition: height 0.35s var(--ease); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav__logo img { height: 25px; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.2rem; }
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--bone);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; position: relative; padding-block: 0.3rem;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 1.5px; width: 0;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__links a:hover::after,
.nav__links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--white); }

.nav__toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 0.4rem; }
.nav__toggle span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--bone); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(152deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--bone);
  padding-top: clamp(7.5rem, 14vw, 10rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.25rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__watermark {
  position: absolute; right: 7%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(56vw, 700px); opacity: 0.05; z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 660px; }
.hero h1 {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.6vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-block: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.hero .lead { color: rgba(226, 223, 205, 0.84); max-width: 560px; }
.hero__pov {
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.15rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: rgba(226, 223, 205, 0.72); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.62; max-width: 520px;
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.hero__proof {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
}
.stat__num {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--gold-bright); line-height: 1;
}
.stat__label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.66); margin-top: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* ---------- Section heading block ---------- */
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}
.section-head p { margin-top: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Value cards ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.vcard {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.vcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(19,39,63,0.10); border-color: rgba(150,126,89,0.4); }
.vcard__ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.vcard h3 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.vcard p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* On bone surfaces, cards read as bone-warm */
.bg-bone .vcard { background: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Positioning spectrum (signature) ---------- */
.spectrum { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.18fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: stretch; }
.spec {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.spec--side { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.spec--mid {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--bone);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(19,39,63,0.28);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
}
.spec--mid .spec__tag { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.spec__tag {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.spec h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.spec--mid h3 { color: var(--white); }
.spec p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-muted); }
.spec--mid p { color: rgba(226,223,205,0.8); }
.spec__badge {
  position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- Difference list (numbered) ---------- */
.diff { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem 3rem; }
.diff__item { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; padding-block: 1.7rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark); }
.diff__num {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gold-bright); flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.diff__body h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.diff__body p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.74); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- Services (continuous system) ---------- */
.svc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.svc__col { padding: 2.4rem 2rem; background: var(--white); position: relative; }
.svc__col + .svc__col { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc__step { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.svc__col h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin: 0.7rem 0 0.8rem; }
.svc__col p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.svc__list li { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); padding-left: 1.4rem; position: relative; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.svc__list li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0.55em; width:7px; height:7px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }
.svc__flow { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:0.6rem; margin-top:2.6rem; color: var(--slate); font-size:0.82rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; }

/* ---------- Quote band ---------- */
.quote { max-width: 880px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.quote blockquote {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.quote .mark { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.quote cite { display:block; margin-top:1.6rem; font-style: normal; font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ---------- Team ---------- */
.team { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.6rem; }
.tcard { background: var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2.2rem; display:flex; gap:1.5rem; align-items:flex-start; }
.tcard__avatar {
  width: 74px; height: 74px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold-bright);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:1.7rem;
}
.tcard h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
.tcard .role { font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight:600; margin:0.25rem 0 0.8rem; }
.tcard p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height:1.65; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { text-align: center; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.1rem); font-weight:800; color: var(--white); letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.cta-band p { max-width: 560px; margin: 1.1rem auto 2rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.82); font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--bone); padding-block: clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) 2rem; }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.footer-brand img { height: 96px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.6); line-height:1.65; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col p { display:block; font-size:0.9rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.72); margin-bottom:0.7rem; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem); padding-top:1.8rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-dark); font-size:0.82rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.5); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.footer-credit { flex-basis:100%; text-align:right; margin-top:0.5rem; color:rgba(226,223,205,0.45); }
.footer-credit a { color:rgba(226,223,205,0.7); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
.footer-credit a:hover { color:var(--gold-bright); }


/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card { background: var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
.field { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.field label { display:block; font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width:100%; font-family:"Archivo",sans-serif; font-size:0.98rem; color: var(--text);
  padding:0.85rem 1rem; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--bone-warm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline:none; border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(150,126,89,0.16);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:1.3rem; }
.form-note { font-size:0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top:0.6rem; }
.form-success { background:#E9F0E5; border:1px solid #9BC07A; color:#2C4A18; padding:1rem 1.2rem; border-radius:var(--radius); font-size:0.92rem; display:none; }
.form-success.show { display:block; }

/* ---------- Contact split ---------- */
.contact-split { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem); align-items:start; }
.contact-info .ci-item { display:flex; gap:1rem; padding-block:1.3rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-info .ci-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.ci-ico { width:38px; height:38px; flex-shrink:0; color: var(--gold); }
.ci-item h4 { font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
.ci-item p, .ci-item a { font-size:0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.ci-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Page hero (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%); color: var(--bone); padding-top: clamp(8rem,15vw,10rem); padding-bottom: clamp(3rem,7vw,5rem); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.page-hero__wm { position:absolute; right:-2%; bottom:-26%; width:min(52vw,560px); opacity:0.13; pointer-events:none; }
.page-hero h1 { font-weight:800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem); line-height:1.06; color: var(--white); letter-spacing:-0.015em; margin-top:0.9rem; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.page-hero .lead { color: rgba(226,223,205,0.82); max-width:600px; margin-top:1.1rem; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.crumbs { font-size:0.82rem; color: rgba(226,223,205,0.55); position:relative; z-index:2; letter-spacing:0.03em; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq__item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__q { width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:1rem; text-align:left; padding:1.4rem 0; font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; color: var(--navy); }
.faq__q .pm { flex-shrink:0; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); font-size:1.3rem; line-height:1; }
.faq__item.open .pm { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__a { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease); }
.faq__a p { padding-bottom:1.4rem; font-size:0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height:1.7; }

/* ---------- Transformation (before / after) ---------- */
.transform { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: clamp(1rem,2.5vw,1.8rem); align-items: stretch; }
.transform__col { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem); }
.transform__from { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.transform__to { background: var(--navy); color: var(--bone); }
.transform__tag { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1rem; display:block; }
.transform__from .transform__tag { color: var(--slate); }
.transform__to .transform__tag { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.transform__col h3 { font-size:1.12rem; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.transform__to h3 { color:#fff; }
.transform__col ul li { font-size:0.93rem; line-height:1.5; padding-left:1.5rem; position:relative; margin-bottom:0.7rem; }
.transform__from ul li { color: var(--text-muted); }
.transform__to ul li { color: rgba(226,223,205,0.82); }
.transform__from ul li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0.7em; width:9px; height:2px; background:var(--slate); }
.transform__to ul li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:1px; top:0.28em; width:6px; height:11px; border:solid var(--gold-bright); border-width:0 2px 2px 0; transform: rotate(42deg); }
.transform__arrow { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.8rem; }

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */
.steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: clamp(1.2rem,2.5vw,1.8rem); counter-reset: step; }
.step { position:relative; padding-top: 2.8rem; }
.step::before {
  counter-increment: step; content: "0" counter(step);
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0;
  font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:1.05rem; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
}
.step::after { content:""; position:absolute; top:0.5rem; left:2.6rem; right:-0.9rem; height:1px; background:var(--line); }
.steps .step:last-child::after { display:none; }
.step h3 { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.step p { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; }
.bg-navy .step h3 { color:#fff; }
.bg-navy .step p { color: rgba(226,223,205,0.74); }
.bg-navy .step::after { background: var(--line-on-dark); }

/* ---------- Principles (point of view) ---------- */
.principle { display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start; }
.principle__mk { width:34px; height:34px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--gold); }
.principle h3 { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:0.4rem; }
.principle p { font-size:0.93rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; }
.bg-navy .principle h3 { color:#fff; }
.bg-navy .principle p { color: rgba(226,223,205,0.76); }

/* ---------- Statement / POV band ---------- */
.statement { max-width: 880px; }
.statement p {
  font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2.05rem); line-height:1.32; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
.bg-navy .statement p, .bg-maroon .statement p { color:#fff; }
.statement .accent { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ---------- Mini about (founders teaser) ---------- */
.aboutmini { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem); align-items:center; }
.aboutmini__marks { display:flex; gap:1rem; }
.aboutmini__av {
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:var(--gold-bright);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:1.4rem;
}
.aboutmini__photos { display:flex; align-items:center; }
.aboutmini__photo { width:110px; height:110px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; border:3px solid #fff; box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(19,39,63,0.18); position:relative; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.aboutmini__photo + .aboutmini__photo { margin-left:-24px; }
.aboutmini__photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.aboutmini__photo:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); z-index:2; }

/* ---------- Included list (services) ---------- */
.inc__list li { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--text); padding-left:1.5rem; position:relative; margin-bottom:0.7rem; line-height:1.5; }
.inc__list li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:1px; top:0.32em; width:6px; height:11px; border:solid var(--gold); border-width:0 2px 2px 0; transform: rotate(42deg); }

/* ---------- Who it's for chips ---------- */
.chips { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0.6rem; margin-top:1.2rem; }
.chip { font-size:0.84rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--navy); background:var(--bone); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:0.5rem 1rem; }
.bg-navy .chip, .bg-bone .chip { background: rgba(226,223,205,0.12); color: var(--bone); border-color: var(--line-on-dark); }
.bg-bone .chip { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--line); }

/* ---------- Expectation steps (contact friction-removal) ---------- */
.expect { display:grid; gap:1.4rem; }
.expect__item { display:flex; gap:0.9rem; align-items:flex-start; }
.expect__n { width:28px; height:28px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700; font-size:0.82rem; font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; }
.expect__item h4 { font-size:0.98rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:0.15rem; }
.expect__item p { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.55; }

/* ---------- Accent rule (maroon, light surfaces only) ---------- */
.accent-rule { width: 52px; height: 3px; background: var(--maroon); border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.section-head.center .accent-rule { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- Split layout (asymmetric editorial) ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.82fr 1.18fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.principle-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.9rem 2.4rem; }

/* ---------- Layered system (What we do) ---------- */
.layers { margin-top: 0.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.layer {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(58px, 7vw, 104px) minmax(170px, 1.05fr) 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.3rem) clamp(0.6rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.layer:hover { background: var(--bone); }
.layer__num {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--gold);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.layer:hover .layer__num { color: var(--maroon); }
.layer__label {
  font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.layer__name { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem); font-weight:800; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing:-0.01em; line-height:1.08; }
.layer__desc { font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- Capabilities index (full service range) ---------- */
.cap-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3rem) clamp(2rem,4vw,4rem); }
.cap { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.4rem; }
.cap__num { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:0.82rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; color: var(--gold); display:block; margin-bottom:0.55rem; }
.cap__name { font-size: clamp(1.12rem,1.7vw,1.4rem); font-weight:800; color: var(--navy); line-height:1.14; margin-bottom:0.55rem; }
.cap__desc { font-size:0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:1.15rem; }
.cap__list { display:grid; gap:0.62rem; }
.cap__list li { position:relative; padding-left:1.5rem; font-size:0.92rem; color: var(--text); line-height:1.45; }
.cap__list li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:1px; top:0.3em; width:6px; height:11px; border:solid var(--gold); border-width:0 2px 2px 0; transform:rotate(42deg); }
.cap__note { margin-top: clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3rem); border-top:2px solid var(--maroon); padding-top:1.4rem; max-width:680px; }
.cap__note strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- Capabilities explorer (interactive) ---------- */
.explorer { position:relative; margin-top: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); }
.exptab { display:flex; gap:0.9rem; align-items:center; width:100%; text-align:left; background:transparent; border:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:1.15rem 0.4rem 1.15rem 0.9rem; cursor:pointer; position:relative; transition: background .25s var(--ease), padding-left .25s var(--ease); }
.exptab__n { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }
.exptab__name { font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.2; }
.exptab__tog { margin-left:auto; width:14px; height:14px; position:relative; flex-shrink:0; }
.exptab__tog::before, .exptab__tog::after { content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--gold); }
.exptab__tog::before { left:0; right:0; top:6px; height:2px; }
.exptab__tog::after { top:0; bottom:0; left:6px; width:2px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.exptab.is-active .exptab__tog::after { transform: scaleY(0); }
.exptab::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:-1px; bottom:0; width:3px; background:var(--gold); transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.exptab:hover { background:rgba(19,39,63,0.035); }
.exptab.is-active { background:var(--bone); padding-left:1.4rem; }
.exptab.is-active::before { transform:scaleY(1); }
.exppanel { display:none; }
.exppanel.is-active { display:block; }
.exppanel__desc { font-size: clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.2rem); color:var(--navy); font-weight:500; line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.exppanel__items { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0.72rem 1.6rem; list-style:none; }
.exppanel__items li { position:relative; padding-left:1.5rem; font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--text); line-height:1.45; }
.exppanel__items li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:1px; top:0.32em; width:6px; height:11px; border:solid var(--gold); border-width:0 2px 2px 0; transform:rotate(42deg); }
@keyframes expIn { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@media (min-width: 821px) {
  .explorer { padding-right: 56%; min-height: 360px; }
  .exptab:last-of-type { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .exppanel { position:absolute; top:0.4rem; right:0; width:54%; }
  .exppanel.is-active { animation: expIn .45s var(--ease); }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .exptab:last-of-type { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .exppanel { padding:0 0.9rem 1.5rem; }
  .exppanel.is-active { animation: expIn .4s var(--ease); }
  .exppanel__items { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Prose (narrative columns) ---------- */
.prose p { font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:1.15rem; }
.prose p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }

/* ---------- Founder profiles ---------- */
.founder__photo { position:relative; width:100%; max-width:250px; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.founder__photo::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:-12px; bottom:-12px; width:70%; height:66%; background:var(--navy); border-radius:14px; z-index:0; }
.founder__photo img { position:relative; z-index:1; display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; border-radius:14px; box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(19,39,63,0.18); }
.founder { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem,4vw,4rem); align-items:start; padding: clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.4rem) 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.founders .founder:last-child { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.founder__avatar { width:80px; height:80px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:var(--gold-bright); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:1.9rem; margin-bottom:1.25rem; }
.founder__name { font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.12; }
.founder__role { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; margin-top:0.4rem; }
.founder__facts { margin-top:1.5rem; display:grid; gap:1rem; }
.founder__fact dt { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-size:0.64rem; letter-spacing:0.13em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
.founder__fact dd { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text); line-height:1.4; }
.founder__quote { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.5rem); color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3; border-left:3px solid var(--maroon); padding-left:1.15rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.founder__bio p { color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:1rem; font-size:0.99rem; }
.founder__note { margin-top:1.2rem; padding-top:1.1rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--slate); font-style:italic; }

/* ---------- Founder & team photos ---------- */
.founder__photo { position:relative; width:100%; max-width:280px; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.founder__photo img { display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 18%; border-radius:14px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.founder__photo::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:16px -16px -16px 16px; background:var(--gold); border-radius:14px; z-index:0; }
.aboutmini__photos { display:flex; align-items:center; }
.aboutmini__photo { width:108px; height:108px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; border:4px solid #fff; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(19,39,63,0.20); }
.aboutmini__photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 20%; display:block; }
.aboutmini__photo + .aboutmini__photo { margin-left:-26px; }

/* ---------- Our Story (phased timeline) ---------- */
.story-lead { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.story-lead--center {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.story-lead--center .accent-rule { margin-inline: auto; }
.story-lead--center .story-lead__statement {
  margin-inline: auto;
  max-width: 54ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.story-lead h2 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.story-lead__statement {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.9vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  max-width: 32ch;
}
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(150, 126, 89, 0.4);
  list-style: none;
}
.tl-step {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(120px, 16vw, 200px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
}
.tl-step + .tl-step { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.tl-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem) - 7px);
  top: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--bone-warm);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(150, 126, 89, 0.18);
}
.tl-step__phase {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  padding-top: 0.1rem;
}
.tl-step__text p {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .tl-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .tl-step__phase {
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
}

/* ---------- Homepage founders — circular ---------- */
.hp-founders-photo {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hp-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(150px, 18vw, 190px);
  text-align: center;
}
.hp-circle__ring {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(clamp(150px, 18vw, 190px) + 18px);
  height: calc(clamp(150px, 18vw, 190px) + 18px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.hp-circle img {
  width: clamp(150px, 18vw, 190px);
  height: clamp(150px, 18vw, 190px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(19,39,63,0.22);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.hp-circle:hover img { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.hp-circle:hover .hp-circle__ring { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.04); opacity: 0.85; }
.hp-circle figcaption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hp-circle figcaption span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- About page founders — circular ---------- */
.founder-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.founder-row--flip {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px);
}
.founder-row--flip .founder-circle { order: 2; }
.founder-row--flip .founder-row__body { order: 1; }
.founders .founder-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

.founder-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px);
  align-self: start;
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}
.founder-circle__ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -11px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px) + 22px);
  height: calc(clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px) + 22px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.founder-circle img {
  width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px);
  height: clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  display: block;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(19,39,63,0.24);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.founder-circle:hover img { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.founder-circle:hover .founder-circle__ring { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.035); opacity: 0.85; }

.founder-circle__name {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.12;
}
.founder-circle__role {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.founder-row__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.founder__facts--inline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; padding-bottom: 1.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-row,
  .founder-row--flip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.6rem;
  }
  .founder-row--flip .founder-circle { order: 0; }
  .founder-row--flip .founder-row__body { order: 0; }
  .founder-circle { position: relative; top: auto; margin-inline: auto; }
  .founder-row__body { align-items: center; }
  .founder__facts--inline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .founder__quote { text-align: left; }
  .founder__bio { text-align: left; }
}

/* ---------- Credentials / affiliations ---------- */
.creds { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
.cred-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.9rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  flex: 0 1 230px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(19,39,63,0.14);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.cred-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 26px 56px rgba(19,39,63,0.2); }
.cred-card__logo { height: 74px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.cred-card__logo img { height: 70px; width: auto; }
.cred-card--shield .cred-card__logo img { height: 92px; }
.cred-card figcaption {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.cred-card figcaption span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  font-family: "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
/* Compact homepage strip */
.creds--mini .cred-card { flex-basis: 190px; padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.05rem; gap: 0.8rem; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(19,39,63,0.10); }
.creds--mini .cred-card__logo { height: 56px; }
.creds--mini .cred-card__logo img { height: 52px; }
.creds--mini .cred-card--shield .cred-card__logo img { height: 70px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cred-card, .creds--mini .cred-card { flex-basis: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Content photography ---------- */
.photo-band {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 640px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.photo-band img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 50%;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.001);
  transition: transform 6s ease-out;
}
.photo-band:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
/* Navy edge grounding so bands blend into adjacent sections */
.photo-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(19,39,63,0.28) 0%, transparent 22%, transparent 62%, rgba(14,29,48,0.72) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.photo-band__cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.photo-band__cap span {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Image + text split (reuses .split grid; adds framed media) */
.media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(19,39,63,0.28);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.media-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.media-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.media-frame--wide { aspect-ratio: 3/2; }
.media-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px; background: var(--gold); z-index: 2;
}

/* About hero image band */
.about-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 62%; display: block; }
.about-hero-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(19,39,63,0.55) 0%, rgba(19,39,63,0.12) 30%, transparent 60%, rgba(19,39,63,0.35) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Horizontal mirror utility */
.is-mirrored { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.photo-band img.is-mirrored { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.photo-band:hover img.is-mirrored { transform: scaleX(-1) scale(1.05); }

/* Homepage: services layers beside a framed image */
.snapshot-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.snapshot-split .media-frame { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }

/* About: values cards beside a framed portrait */
.values-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.values-split__media .media-frame { aspect-ratio: 4/5; position: sticky; top: 6rem; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1rem,2.5vw,1.6rem); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .snapshot-split, .values-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-split__media { max-width: 360px; }
  .values-split__media .media-frame { position: static; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* About story detail image */
.story-media {
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  max-width: 760px;
}
.story-media .media-frame { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.tgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.tcard {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(19,39,63,0.10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.tcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 26px 56px rgba(19,39,63,0.16); }
.tcard__mark {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--gold);
  height: 1.4rem;
}
.tcard blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tcard figcaption {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.tcard__name {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tcard__role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.tcard__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.15rem; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1; height: 1.4rem; align-items: center; }
.tcard--google { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fbfaf5 100%); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .tgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; } }

/* ---------- Orphan prevention (site-wide) ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .eyebrow, blockquote, cite, figcaption, .lead, .story-lead__statement, .founder__quote {
  text-wrap: balance;
}
p, li { text-wrap: pretty; }

/* ---------- Scroll typing effect (maroon sections) ---------- */
.tw-char { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.16s ease; }
.tw-char.on { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform: translateY(44px); transition: opacity 1.25s var(--ease), transform 1.25s var(--ease); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.reveal.in { opacity:1; transform: none; }
.reveal[data-d="1"] { transition-delay:0.22s; }
.reveal[data-d="2"] { transition-delay:0.44s; }
.reveal[data-d="3"] { transition-delay:0.66s; }
.reveal[data-d="4"] { transition-delay:0.88s; }
.reveal[data-d="5"] { transition-delay:1.1s; }
.reveal--left  { transform: translateX(-56px); }
.reveal--right { transform: translateX(56px); }
.reveal--scale { transform: scale(0.9); }
.reveal--up    { transform: translateY(70px); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 2.2rem; }
  .step::after { display: none; }
  .aboutmini { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .spectrum { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .spec--mid { transform:none; }
  .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc__col + .svc__col { border-left:none; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .diff { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:2rem; }
  .transform { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .transform__arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); padding: 0.3rem 0; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .reveal--left, .reveal--right { transform: translateY(44px); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(80vw, 320px);
    background: var(--navy-deep); flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem; gap: 1.4rem; transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); box-shadow: -20px 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .nav__links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav__links a { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .nav__toggle { display:flex; z-index: 110; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .principle-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; padding-top: 2rem; }
  .hero__pov { display: none; }
  .hero__watermark { width: min(72vw, 340px); right: -14%; opacity: 0.05; }
  .layer { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; padding-inline: 0; align-items: start; }
  .layer__num { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .hero__proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.4rem 1rem; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__cta .btn, .cta-band .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MAROON ACCENT & INTERACTION LAYER
   ============================================================ */
:root { --maroon-bright: #7A1226; }

/* Accent rule draws itself in when its section reveals */
.reveal .accent-rule { width: 0; transition: width 0.7s var(--ease) 0.12s; }
.reveal.in .accent-rule { width: 52px; }

/* Cards: maroon bar grows across the top on hover + warm maroon lift */
.vcard, .tcard, .cred-card, .spec--side { position: relative; }
.vcard::before, .tcard::before, .cred-card::before, .spec--side::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--maroon); border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.vcard:hover::before, .tcard:hover::before, .cred-card:hover::before, .spec--side:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.vcard:hover, .tcard:hover, .cred-card:hover, .spec--side:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(73, 0, 21, 0.16);
}

/* "Where we sit" gets a permanent maroon crown */
.spec--mid::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--maroon); border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}

/* Framed images: gold edge becomes a maroon-to-gold gradient */
.media-frame::after { background: linear-gradient(var(--maroon), var(--gold)) !important; }

/* Maroon button + ghost buttons resolve to maroon on hover */
.btn--maroon { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--bone); }
.btn--maroon:hover { background: var(--maroon-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(73,0,21,0.32); }
.btn--ghost-navy:hover { border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); background: rgba(73,0,21,0.05); }

/* In-text links: maroon underline that grows on hover */
.founder__bio a, .ci-item a, .expect a, .prose a:not(.btn) {
  color: var(--maroon); text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--maroon), var(--maroon));
  background-size: 0% 1.5px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left 100%;
  transition: background-size 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.2s ease;
}
.founder__bio a:hover, .ci-item a:hover, .expect a:hover, .prose a:not(.btn):hover {
  background-size: 100% 1.5px; color: var(--maroon-bright);
}

/* FAQ: maroon on hover, maroon accent when open */
.faq__q { transition: color 0.25s ease; }
.faq__q:hover, .faq__item.open .faq__q { color: var(--maroon); }
.faq__item.open .pm { color: var(--maroon); }
.faq__item { transition: padding-left 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
.faq__item.open { padding-left: 1rem; box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--maroon); }

/* Service layers: slide + maroon number on hover */
.layer { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.layer:hover { transform: translateX(5px); }
.layer__num { transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.layer:hover .layer__num { color: var(--maroon); }

/* Circular portraits: gold ring warms toward maroon on hover */
.hp-circle:hover .hp-circle__ring, .founder-circle:hover .founder-circle__ring { border-color: var(--maroon); }

/* Primary buttons get a soft maroon-tinted lift shadow */
.btn--gold:hover, .btn--navy:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(73,0,21,0.20); }

/* ============================================================
   RICHER CARD & LAYER ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Card entrances: scale + rise (staggered via data-d already) ---- */
.vcard.reveal, .tcard.reveal, .cred-card.reveal, .spec.reveal {
  transform: translateY(52px) scale(0.93);
}
.vcard.reveal.in, .tcard.reveal.in, .cred-card.reveal.in, .spec.reveal.in {
  transform: none;
}

/* ---- Card hover: springy lift + scale + inner detail motion ---- */
.vcard, .tcard, .cred-card, .spec--side {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.vcard:hover, .tcard:hover, .cred-card:hover, .spec--side:hover {
  transform: translateY(-9px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(73,0,21,0.35);
}
/* Value card heading slides, gains a maroon tick */
.vcard h3 { position: relative; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.3s ease; }
.vcard:hover h3 { transform: translateX(6px); color: var(--maroon); }
.vcard h3::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -14px; top: 50%; width: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--maroon); transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.vcard:hover h3::before { transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1); }
.vcard p { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.vcard:hover p { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Testimonial quote mark springs on hover */
.tcard__mark { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.tcard:hover .tcard__mark { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.18) rotate(-5deg); }
.tcard__stars span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.tcard:hover .tcard__stars span { transform: scale(1.2); }
.tcard:hover .tcard__stars span:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.tcard:hover .tcard__stars span:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.tcard:hover .tcard__stars span:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.tcard:hover .tcard__stars span:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }

/* Credential logo lifts + settles on hover */
.cred-card__logo img { transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.cred-card:hover .cred-card__logo img { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px); }

/* ---- Layers: slide-in entrance + layered hover choreography ---- */
.layer.reveal { transform: translateX(-48px); }
.layer.reveal.in { transform: none; }

.layer__num { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1); }
.layer:hover .layer__num { color: var(--maroon); transform: scale(1.14); }

/* maroon spine grows on the left edge */
.layer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14%; bottom: 14%; width: 3px;
  background: var(--maroon); border-radius: 3px;
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.layer:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* layer name gets an animated maroon underline */
.layer__name { position: relative; display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.layer__name::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px; height: 2px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--maroon); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.layer:hover .layer__name::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.layer:hover .layer__name { transform: translateX(3px); }
.layer__desc { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease) 0.03s; }
.layer:hover .layer__desc { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- Spectrum cards: lift + content settle ---- */
.spec { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease); }
.spec--side:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); }
.spec h3 { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.spec--side:hover h3 { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- Founder / circle portraits: gentle scale-in on reveal ---- */
.founder-row.reveal { transform: translateY(48px) scale(0.96); }
.founder-row.reveal.in { transform: none; }

/* ============================================================
   MAROON PRESENCE LAYER — persistent brand color throughout
   ============================================================ */

/* Text selection is maroon everywhere */
::selection { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--bone); }

/* Eyebrows on light backgrounds become maroon with a maroon dash */
.eyebrow { color: var(--maroon); }
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* Chips: maroon outline pill on light backgrounds */
.chip { border-color: rgba(73,0,21,0.3); color: var(--maroon); background: rgba(73,0,21,0.04); }
.bg-navy .chip { background: rgba(226,223,205,0.12); color: var(--bone); border-color: var(--line-on-dark); }
.bg-bone .chip { background: #fff; color: var(--maroon); border-color: rgba(73,0,21,0.28); }

/* Testimonial quote marks: maroon instead of gold */
.tcard__mark { color: var(--maroon); }

/* Timeline (about story): maroon markers on the spine */
.tl-step::before { background: var(--maroon) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(73,0,21,0.15); }
.tl-step__phase { color: var(--maroon); }

/* Footer: maroon-to-gold hairline across the top */
.site-footer { position: relative; }
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold) 55%, transparent);
}

/* Scrolled header: maroon hairline under the bar */
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(122,18,38,0.55), 0 10px 30px rgba(14,29,48,0.35); }

/* Form focus: maroon ring */
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--maroon) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(73,0,21,0.14);
}

/* ============================================================
   MAROON STATEMENT CTA — photo background under maroon overlay
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--maroon); }
.cta-band__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(73,0,21,0.82) 0%, rgba(73,0,21,0.64) 45%, rgba(46,0,13,0.84) 100%);
}
.cta-band .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(226,223,205,0.88); }

/* Legibility: never maroon text on dark backgrounds */
.hero .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow, .bg-navy .eyebrow, .bg-charcoal .eyebrow,
.bg-maroon .eyebrow, .cta-band .eyebrow, .site-footer .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.bg-navy .chip, .bg-charcoal .chip, .bg-maroon .chip, .hero .chip, .page-hero .chip { color: var(--bone); border-color: var(--line-on-dark); background: rgba(226,223,205,0.12); }

/* ---------- LinkedIn band ---------- */
.li-band {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(19,39,63,0.10);
}
.li-band__text { max-width: 560px; }
.li-band__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); margin: 0.7rem 0 0.7rem; color: var(--navy); }
.li-band__text p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.li-band__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--bone); background: var(--maroon); border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 1rem 1.7rem; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.li-band__cta:hover { background: var(--maroon-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(73,0,21,0.3); }
.li-posts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; align-items: start; }
.li-posts:empty { display: none; }
.li-post { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(19,39,63,0.08); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s ease; }
.li-post:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(73,0,21,0.14); }
.li-post iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 560px; border: 0; background: #fff; }
.li-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.95rem; padding:1.6rem 1.7rem; height:100%; color:inherit; }
.li-card__head { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.8rem; }
.li-card__icon { width:36px; height:36px; flex:none; color:#0A66C2; background:rgba(10,102,194,0.08); border-radius:9px; padding:6px; }
.li-card__who { display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.25; }
.li-card__who strong { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--navy); }
.li-card__who span { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); }
.li-card__text { font-size:0.94rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; margin:0; flex:1; }
.li-card__more { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:0.8rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--maroon); transition:color 0.2s ease; }
.li-post:hover .li-card__more { color:var(--maroon-bright); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO ENTRY ANIMATIONS (play on page load)
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes heroRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); } }
@keyframes heroWm   { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-2deg); } }

/* Watermark W: slow, cinematic drift-in on all heroes */
.hero__watermark, .page-hero__wm {
  animation: heroWm 2s var(--ease) 0.15s backwards;
}

/* Inner page heroes: staggered cascade */
.page-hero .crumbs   { animation: heroRise 0.9s var(--ease) 0.15s backwards; }
.page-hero .eyebrow  { animation: heroRise 0.9s var(--ease) 0.35s backwards; }
.page-hero h1        { animation: heroRise 1.15s var(--ease) 0.55s backwards; }
.page-hero .lead     { animation: heroRise 1.15s var(--ease) 0.8s backwards; }
.page-hero .chips .chip:nth-child(1) { animation: heroRise 0.8s var(--ease) 1.05s backwards; }
.page-hero .chips .chip:nth-child(2) { animation: heroRise 0.8s var(--ease) 1.18s backwards; }
.page-hero .chips .chip:nth-child(3) { animation: heroRise 0.8s var(--ease) 1.31s backwards; }
.page-hero .chips .chip:nth-child(4) { animation: heroRise 0.8s var(--ease) 1.44s backwards; }
.page-hero .chips .chip:nth-child(5) { animation: heroRise 0.8s var(--ease) 1.57s backwards; }







/* ============================================================
   BRAND BAND — maroon halftone with scroll parallax (About)
   ============================================================ */
.brand-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(122,18,38,0.55) 0%, rgba(73,0,21,0.0) 55%),
    var(--maroon);
}
/* dot layers extend past the band so parallax never shows edges */
.brand-band__dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: -35%; bottom: -35%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}
/* fine dark dot grid */
.brand-band__dots--a {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(20,0,6,0.5) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
/* larger, sparser dots offset for depth */
.brand-band__dots--b {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(20,0,6,0.42) 3px, transparent 3px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  background-position: 18px 26px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.brand-band__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.brand-band__est {
  font-family: "Archivo Expanded", "Archivo", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 1.6vw, 1rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(226,223,205,0.9);
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.brand-band__est::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 36px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- Legal / policy prose ---------- */
.legal { max-width: 760px; }
.legal h2 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--navy); margin: 2.4rem 0 0.9rem; }
.legal p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.legal ul { margin: 0 0 1.2rem 1.2rem; padding: 0; }
.legal li { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.legal strong { color: var(--navy); }
.legal a { color: var(--maroon); font-weight: 600; }
.legal a:hover { color: var(--maroon-bright); }


/* ---------- Who we work with ---------- */
.wwm-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.3rem; margin-top:2.6rem; }
.wwm-card { background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:1.7rem 1.6rem; transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease); }
.wwm-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(19,39,63,0.10); }
.wwm-card__icon { width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:9px; background:rgba(150,126,89,0.14); color:var(--gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.wwm-card__icon svg { width:24px; height:24px; }
.wwm-card h3 { font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.3; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:0.55rem; }
.wwm-card p { font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .wwm-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .wwm-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Industry experience ---------- */
.ind-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1.1rem; margin-top:2.6rem; }
.ind-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.9rem; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:1.05rem 1.2rem; transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease); }
.ind-item:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(19,39,63,0.09); }
.ind-item__icon { width:40px; height:40px; flex:none; border-radius:9px; background:rgba(73,0,21,0.07); color:var(--maroon); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.ind-item__icon svg { width:22px; height:22px; }
.ind-item span { font-family:"Archivo Expanded","Archivo",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.25; }
.ind-note { text-align:center; margin-top:1.8rem; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.95rem; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }