/* =========================================================
   CTD Legal — Connecting the Dots
   Where Law Meets Strategy
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* Ink — soft charcoal, not pure black, for a gentler monochrome */
  --ink: #2a2a2a;
  --ink-soft: #3d3d3d;
  --ink-mute: #717171;

  /* Paper — gentle near-white steps */
  --paper: #f7f7f6;          /* base */
  --paper-soft: #efefee;     /* subtle bands */
  --paper-deep: #e3e3e1;     /* dividers */
  --paper-warm: #fcfcfb;     /* hover/highlight */

  /* Accent — the one and only colour: a refined deep gold, used
     sparingly on CTAs, eyebrows and key marks over a grayscale base */
  --gold: #a87a2e;
  --gold-soft: #c9a35f;
  --gold-glow: rgba(168,122,46,.14);

  /* Second accent (former burgundy) — quiet dark grey */
  --plum: #3a3a3a;
  --plum-soft: #535353;
  --plum-deep: #2c2c2c;

  /* Third accent (former emerald) */
  --emerald: #3f3f3f;
  --emerald-soft: #5e5e5e;
  --emerald-glow: rgba(0,0,0,.06);

  /* Sage */
  --sage: #4f4f4f;
  --sage-soft: #767676;

  /* Data series — distinct greys */
  --data-1: #7c7c7c;
  --data-2: #4a4a4a;
  --data-3: #5e5e5e;
  --data-4: #2a2a2a;

  /* Utility */
  --line: #e3e3e1;
  --line-soft: #eeeeec;
  --muted: #767676;
  --accent: #3a3a3a;
  --whatsapp: #3a3a3a;

  /* Radii — refined scale */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 14px;
  --r-lg: 20px;
  --r-xl: 28px;
  --radius: var(--r-md);

  /* Shadows — softer, more layered */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.09), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.16), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-glow);

  /* Easing — bezier curves for premium feel */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-in: cubic-bezier(.55,.05,.55,.2);

  --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --mono: "JetBrains Mono", "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:16.5px;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  font-feature-settings:"ss01","cv11","cv09";
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--paper)}
::-moz-selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--paper)}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s ease}
a:hover{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- Typography (editorial scale) ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;line-height:1.1;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.015em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.6vw,4.8rem);letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.02}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,3.1rem);letter-spacing:-.018em;line-height:1.08}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2vw,1.75rem);letter-spacing:-.012em}
h4{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.005em}
p{margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
em{font-style:italic;color:var(--ink)}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.24em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:24px;height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
  display:inline-block;
}

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}
.section{padding:96px 0}
.section-tight{padding:64px 0}
.center{text-align:center}
.lede{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 1.5rem}
.divider{width:48px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);margin:24px auto}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:18px 28px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;
  flex-wrap:nowrap;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.25rem}
.brand-mark{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
}
.brand-text{line-height:1.1}
.brand-text small{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}

.nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center;list-style:none;flex-wrap:nowrap}
.nav-links a{white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links a{
  font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  position:relative;padding:6px 0;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;
  width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .25s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%}

.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;flex:0 0 auto}
.nav-cta .btn{white-space:nowrap}
.menu-toggle{
  display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  width:42px;height:42px;
}
.menu-toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:5px auto;transition:.3s}
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:15px 28px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  cursor:pointer;border:1.5px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out), background-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.btn::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(255,255,255,.15), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::after{opacity:1}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--gold)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn-ghost{padding:0;border:0;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0;padding-bottom:2px;background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;padding:160px 0 100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 85% -10%, rgba(0,0,0,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at -10% 80%, rgba(0,0,0,.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper), var(--paper-soft));
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;
  gap:64px;align-items:center;
}
.hero h1{margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic}
.hero-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:8px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:24px;
}
.hero-tag .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.hero p.lede{margin:0 0 28px 0;font-size:1.18rem}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;max-width:520px}
.hero-stat{border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding:6px 14px}
.hero-stat strong{font-family:var(--serif);display:block;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1}
.hero-stat span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em}

.hero-card{
  position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:24px;padding:42px 36px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  transform:rotate(1.2deg);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(500px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.25), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-card h3{color:var(--paper);font-style:italic;font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.hero-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:24px}
.hero-card .pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.hero-card .pill{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:10px 14px;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;
}
.hero-card .pill b{
  display:inline-block;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.hero-card .signoff{margin-top:24px;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- Marquee / quote band ---------- */
.band{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  padding:42px 0;text-align:center;
}
.band p{
  color:var(--paper);font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);margin:0;
}
.band span{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:.75rem;display:block;margin-top:10px;text-transform:uppercase;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px}
.grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}

.problem-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:48px}
.problem-card{
  background:#ffffff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px;transition:all .3s ease;
}
.problem-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--gold-soft)}
.problem-card .num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.8rem;color:var(--gold);
  font-style:italic;display:block;margin-bottom:6px;
}
.problem-card h4{margin-bottom:8px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem}
.problem-card p{font-size:.92rem;margin:0;color:var(--muted)}

.service-card{
  background:#ffffff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:36px 30px;transition:all .3s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.service-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:4px;height:0;
  background:var(--gold);transition:height .3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.service-card:hover::before{height:100%}
.service-card .tag{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  color:var(--gold);font-size:1.1rem;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.service-card h3{margin-bottom:12px;font-size:1.4rem}
.service-card p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:20px;min-height:54px}
.service-card .features{list-style:none;margin-bottom:24px}
.service-card .features li{
  font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:6px 0 6px 22px;
  position:relative;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
}
.service-card .features li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.service-card .features li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:14px;
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- Pillars (Why Us) ---------- */
.pillars-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:48px}
.pillar{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#f8f8f8);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:32px 28px;
}
.pillar .icon{
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;
  font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.pillar h4{margin-bottom:8px}
.pillar p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- Process / Timeline ---------- */
.process{position:relative;margin-top:60px}
.process-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px;position:relative}
.process-list::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:34px;left:5%;right:5%;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold),var(--gold-soft));
  z-index:0;
}
.process-step{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center}
.process-step .circle{
  width:68px;height:68px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper);border:2px solid var(--gold);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 18px;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.process-step h4{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.process-step p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- Founder block ---------- */
.founder{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;
}
.founder-photo{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink),var(--accent));
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold);
}
.founder-photo .initials{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:7rem;font-style:italic;
  color:rgba(210,210,210,.85);
}
.founder-photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:14px;border:1px solid rgba(210,210,210,.4);border-radius:18px;pointer-events:none;
}
.founder h2{margin-bottom:16px}
.founder .role{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);
  font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:18px;display:block;
}
.founder blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding:12px 0 12px 20px;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink);
  margin:24px 0;
}

/* ---------- Engagement models ---------- */
.engage-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:48px}
.engage-card{
  background:#ffffff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px;
}
.engage-card .badge{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.engage-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.engage-card p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 90% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.25), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), var(--accent));
  color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:28px;
  padding:64px 56px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-50%;right:-10%;
  width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,.15), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-banner h2{color:var(--paper);font-style:italic;margin-bottom:14px}
.cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin:0}
.cta-banner .btn-primary{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold)}
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--paper);border-color:var(--paper)}
.cta-banner-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer{
  background:var(--ink);color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding:72px 0 28px;font-size:.9rem;
}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:48px}
footer h5{
  color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:700;
}
footer .brand{color:var(--paper)}
footer .brand-mark{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold)}
footer ul{list-style:none}
footer ul li{margin-bottom:10px}
footer a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
footer a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;
  font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* ---------- WhatsApp floating ---------- */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;bottom:26px;right:26px;z-index:120;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;
  background:var(--whatsapp);color:#ffffff;
  padding:14px;border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  transition:all .3s ease;cursor:pointer;
  border:0;
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.05);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55);color:#ffffff}
.wa-float svg{width:26px;height:26px;display:block}
.wa-float .wa-text{
  max-width:0;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:max-width .35s ease, padding .35s ease;padding-left:0;
}
.wa-float:hover .wa-text,.wa-float.expanded .wa-text{
  max-width:200px;padding-left:10px;padding-right:6px;
}
.wa-pulse{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid var(--whatsapp);
  animation:waPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes waPulse{
  0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}
  100%{transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0}
}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card{
  background:#ffffff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:40px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-bottom:18px}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.field label{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;
  padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--paper-warm);color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:0;border-color:var(--gold);background:#ffffff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow);
}
.field textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
.reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}
.reveal:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s}
.reveal:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.4s}

/* =========================================================
   EDITORIAL POLISH LAYER
   (overrides on top of everything above for refined feel)
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero — more breathing room, refined card */
.hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 90% -10%, rgba(0,0,0,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at -10% 80%, rgba(0,0,0,.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper), var(--paper-soft));
}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5.8vw,5rem)}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic;font-weight:400}
.hero-tag{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-color:var(--paper-deep);
  font-weight:500;
}
.hero-card{
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, var(--ink) 0%, #1e1e1e 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transform:rotate(.8deg) translateY(0);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.hero-card:hover{transform:rotate(.8deg) translateY(-6px)}
.hero-card .pill{
  transition:background-color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.hero-card .pill:hover{
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  transform:translateX(3px);
}

/* Nav — refined */
.nav{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.94)}
.brand{transition:opacity .25s var(--ease)}
.brand:hover{opacity:.7}
.brand-text small{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.22em}

/* Stat strip — refined typography */
.stat-strip{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #1b1b1b 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  padding:28px 32px;
  display:grid;
  grid-auto-flow:column;
  grid-auto-columns:1fr;
  gap:24px 36px;
  color:var(--paper);
}
.stat-strip .stat-item{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  position:relative;
}
.stat-strip .stat-item + .stat-item::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:-18px;top:8px;bottom:8px;
  width:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.stat-strip .stat-item b{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  line-height:1.05;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
}
.stat-strip .stat-item span{
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  line-height:1.45;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  text-transform:none;
}
@media (max-width: 880px){
  .stat-strip{
    grid-auto-flow:row;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-columns:auto;
    padding:24px;gap:20px 24px;
  }
  .stat-strip .stat-item + .stat-item::before{display:none}
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .stat-strip{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;
  }
  .stat-strip .stat-item + .stat-item{
    padding-top:16px;margin-top:16px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HUB CARDS — editorial pillar grid
   Each card carries an accent color from the brand palette,
   a numeric eyebrow, a serif title, and tag chips that read
   as taxonomy rather than footer text.
   ========================================================= */
.hub-card{
  --accent-color: var(--gold);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --accent-deep: #232323;
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:28px;
  min-height:300px;
  padding:36px 32px 32px;
  background:var(--paper-warm);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  text-decoration:none;
  color:var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  transition:
    transform .5s var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out),
    border-color .35s var(--ease),
    background-color .35s var(--ease);
}

/* Left accent stripe — the visual anchor of each card */
.hub-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;bottom:0;left:0;
  width:3px;
  background:var(--accent-color);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease-out);
  z-index:1;
}

/* Soft chromatic wash that blooms on hover */
.hub-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;right:0;
  width:140px;height:140px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, var(--accent-tint), transparent 65%);
  opacity:.55;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease-out);
  z-index:0;
}

.hub-card > *{position:relative;z-index:2}

.hub-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  background:#ffffff;
  border-color:var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.10),
    0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.hub-card:hover::before{width:5px}
.hub-card:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.4)}

/* Numeric eyebrow — uppercase, tracked, weighty */
.hub-card .hc-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-deep);
  padding:0;
  position:relative;
}
.hub-card .hc-tag::before{
  content:"";
  width:18px;height:1px;
  background:var(--accent-color);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.hub-card:hover .hc-tag::before{width:36px}
.hub-card .hc-tag::after{display:none}

/* Title — the serif statement */
.hub-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.45rem, 1.2rem + .6vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin:14px 0 12px;
  color:var(--ink);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease);
}
.hub-card:hover h3{color:var(--accent-deep)}

.hub-card p{
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-mute);
  margin:0;
}

/* Meta row — chip-style taxonomy + an arrow that arrives on hover */
.hub-card .hc-meta{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding-top:20px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-mute);
  position:relative;
}

/* Floating arrow indicator (top-right corner) */
.hub-card > div:first-child{position:relative}
.hub-card > div:first-child::after{
  content:"→";
  position:absolute;
  top:-6px;right:-4px;
  width:38px;height:38px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--accent-color);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-weight:400;
  transform:translateX(-8px);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out), background-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.hub-card:hover > div:first-child::after{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateX(0);
  background:var(--accent-tint);
}

/* Chromatic rhythm — each pillar gets its own brand color.
   5 pillars + 1 integrated card = 6 positions, cycling through 5 colors. */
.hub-card:nth-child(5n+1){
  --accent-color: var(--gold);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --accent-deep: #232323;
}
.hub-card:nth-child(5n+2){
  --accent-color: var(--plum);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --accent-deep: #1e1e1e;
}
.hub-card:nth-child(5n+3){
  --accent-color: var(--emerald);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --accent-deep: #222222;
}
.hub-card:nth-child(5n+4){
  --accent-color: var(--ink-soft);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --accent-deep: var(--ink);
}
.hub-card:nth-child(5n+5){
  --accent-color: var(--gold-soft);
  --accent-tint: rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  --accent-deep: #232323;
}

/* Mobile: tighten padding, keep the structure */
@media (max-width: 700px){
  .hub-card{padding:28px 24px 24px;min-height:auto;gap:22px}
  .hub-card h3{font-size:1.35rem}
}

/* Problem cards — editorial drop-cap feel */
.problem-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-color:var(--paper-deep);
}
.problem-card .num{
  font-size:2.4rem;color:var(--gold);
  font-feature-settings:"lnum";
  display:block;line-height:1;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.problem-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}

/* Service cards — refined */
.service-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-color:var(--paper-deep);
}
.service-card .tag{font-size:1.2rem;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* Pillars (why-us) — refined icon */
.pillar{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-color:var(--paper-deep);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.pillar .icon{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), #262626);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* Engagement cards — type rhythm */
.engage-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-color:var(--paper-deep);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.engage-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--gold-soft)}
.engage-card .badge{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* Process — bigger circles, smoother line */
.process-step .circle{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-warm), var(--paper));
  border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.process-step:hover .circle{transform:scale(1.05);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}

/* CTA banner — richer */
.cta-banner{
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 95% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.28), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #1d1d1d 50%, #1f1f1f 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-banner h2{font-style:italic;font-weight:400}

/* Tabs — refined editorial */
.tabs-bar{
  background:var(--paper-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  padding:6px;
}
.tabs-bar button{
  border-radius:8px;padding:10px 18px;font-size:.88rem;
  transition:background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.tabs-bar button.active{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* =========================================================
   INSIGHTS — Financial-Times-style editorial layout
   Chapter-index tab strip + featured stat + narrow column.
   ========================================================= */

/* The tab strip — replaces the pill row with a chapter index */
.insight-strip{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:0;
  background:transparent;
  border:0;
  padding:0;
  margin:0 0 48px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
}
.insight-strip button{
  appearance:none;
  background:transparent;
  border:0;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:18px 22px 16px;
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-mute);
  position:relative;
  transition:color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.insight-strip button::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:22px;right:22px;bottom:-1px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left center;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.insight-strip button:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.insight-strip button.active{
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
}
.insight-strip button.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* The editorial panel grid */
.insight-panel{
  /* The .tab-panel base class controls show/hide. This adds layout. */
  margin:0;
}
.tab-panel.insight-panel.active{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:start;
}

/* Sidebar — the featured stat (no sticky; lives in its column) */
.ip-stat{
  padding-right:28px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  align-self:start;
}
.ip-stat .ip-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:24px;
  padding-bottom:10px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-soft);
}
.ip-stat .ip-number{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(3.8rem, 3rem + 3vw, 5.6rem);
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-bottom:16px;
  font-feature-settings:"lnum";
}
.ip-stat .ip-caption{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--ink-mute);
  line-height:1.5;
  max-width:220px;
}

/* Article column */
.ip-body{
  max-width:64ch;
}
.ip-body h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 1.3rem + 1vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.ip-body > p{
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.ip-body > p strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* The data list — refined hairlines instead of dashed */
.ip-list{
  list-style:none;
  margin:32px 0;
  padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
}
.ip-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding:16px 0 16px 32px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.ip-list li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;top:24px;
  width:16px;height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
}
.ip-list li strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* The CTD read — proper editorial pull-quote */
.ip-read{
  margin:40px 0 32px;
  padding:32px 36px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f7f7 0%, #f1f1f1 100%);
  border:0;
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;
  position:relative;
}
.ip-read::before{
  content:"\201C";
  position:absolute;
  top:-12px;left:24px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:3.5rem;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--gold);
  opacity:.4;
  font-style:italic;
}
.ip-read .ip-read-label{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.ip-read p{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:.005em;
}

/* Inline link variant for "Read the full breakdown" */
.ip-body .ip-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.85rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--gold);
  text-decoration:none;
  padding:6px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.ip-body .ip-link:hover{
  color:#232323;
  border-bottom-color:var(--gold);
}

/* CTA row inside the takeaway panel */
.ip-cta{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin:32px 0;
}

/* Sources — proper caption */
.ip-sources{
  margin-top:36px;
  padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.75rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-mute);
}
.ip-sources b{
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.68rem;
  margin-right:6px;
}

/* Responsive: stack the stat above the article on tablet/mobile */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .tab-panel.insight-panel.active{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:32px;
  }
  .ip-stat{
    position:static;
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
    padding:0 0 28px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;
    gap:8px 24px;
    align-items:end;
  }
  .ip-stat .ip-eyebrow{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .ip-stat .ip-number{
    margin-bottom:0;
    font-size:clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 4.2rem);
  }
  .ip-stat .ip-caption{max-width:none;padding-bottom:8px}
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .insight-strip{margin-bottom:32px;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;flex-wrap:nowrap}
  .insight-strip button{padding:14px 16px;font-size:.72rem}
  .insight-strip button::after{left:16px;right:16px}
  .ip-stat{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ip-stat .ip-number{font-size:2.6rem}
  .ip-read{padding:24px 22px}
  .ip-read p{font-size:.98rem}
}

/* Page head — generous editorial spacing */
.page-head{
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 90% -20%, rgba(0,0,0,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper), var(--paper-soft));
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  padding:150px 0 60px;
}
.page-head .crumb{font-weight:500}
.page-head h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);font-weight:400}
.page-head h1 .accent{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic}

/* Related — refined */
.related{background:var(--paper-soft);border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep)}
.related-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-color:var(--paper-deep);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.related-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}

/* Footer — refined */
footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #0a0a0a 100%)}
footer a{transition:color .2s var(--ease), padding-left .2s var(--ease)}
footer a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:4px}

/* WhatsApp float — refined */
.wa-float{
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* Counter-up class hook (JS) */
.counter-up[data-target]{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* Animated underline for inline links inside prose */
.body a, .reg-body a, .post-detail .body a{
  position:relative;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--gold));
  background-size:100% 1px;background-position:0 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transition:background-size .3s var(--ease);
}
.body a:hover, .reg-body a:hover, .post-detail .body a:hover{
  color:var(--gold);background-size:100% 2px;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .hero-grid,.founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:42px}
  .hero-card{transform:none}
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4,.engage-grid,.problem-grid,.pillars-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .process-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px}
  .process-list::before{display:none}
  .cta-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:42px 28px;text-align:center}
  .cta-banner-actions{justify-content:center}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
/* Tighten nav spacing before collapsing fully — keeps everything on one line on laptops */
@media (max-width: 1180px){
  .nav-inner{padding:14px 20px;gap:14px}
  .nav-links{gap:20px}
  .nav-links a{font-size:.88rem}
  .nav-cta .btn{padding:12px 18px;font-size:.85rem}
}

/* Collapse to hamburger before items start overlapping the CTA */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;top:74px;left:0;right:0;
    flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);
    padding:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    gap:18px;transform:translateY(-110%);
    transition:transform .3s ease;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
    z-index:90;
  }
  .nav-links.open{transform:translateY(0)}
  .menu-toggle{display:block}
  .nav-cta .btn{padding:10px 16px;font-size:.82rem}
}

@media (max-width: 700px){
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .nav-cta .btn{display:none}
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4,.engage-grid,.problem-grid,.pillars-grid,.process-list,.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero{padding:130px 0 70px}
  .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);max-width:none}
  .hero-stat strong{font-size:1.3rem}
  .form-card{padding:24px}
  .wa-float{bottom:18px;right:18px;padding:12px}
  .wa-float .wa-text{display:none}
}

/* ---------- Honour prefers-reduced-motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* =========================================================
   VIBRANCY LAYER — bolder accents, photo placeholders, polish
   ========================================================= */

/* Photo placeholder — abstract editorial art instead of empty boxes */
.photo-block{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, var(--plum-deep) 100%);
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.photo-block::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.45), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(0,0,0,.35), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0,0,0,.25), transparent 40%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.photo-block::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(210,210,210,.4);border-radius:calc(var(--r-lg) - 6px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.photo-block .caption{
  position:absolute;bottom:18px;left:24px;right:24px;
  color:var(--gold-soft);font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.1rem;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Vibrant accent strips (used on platform pages) */
.accent-bar{
  height:6px;border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--plum) 50%, var(--emerald) 100%);
  margin:24px 0;width:80px;
}
.accent-bar.long{width:160px}

/* Tag chips with vibrant variants */
.chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--paper-soft);color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
}
.chip.gold{background:var(--gold-glow);color:var(--gold);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.chip.plum{background:rgba(0,0,0,.08);color:var(--plum);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.chip.emerald{background:var(--emerald-glow);color:var(--emerald);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.chip.ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--ink)}

/* Platform / tools section blocks */
.tool-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 20% 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 85% 70%, rgba(0,0,0,.14), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--accent) 70%, var(--plum-deep) 130%);
  color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:60px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.tool-hero h2{color:var(--paper);font-style:italic;font-weight:400}
.tool-hero h2 .accent{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.tool-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:540px}
.tool-hero .chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--gold-soft);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4)}

.tool-mock{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:24px;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  position:relative;
}
.tool-mock::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:12px;left:14px;
  width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#bdbdbd;
  box-shadow:16px 0 0 #d0d0d0, 32px 0 0 #9a9a9a;
}
.tool-mock .mock-body{margin-top:24px}
.tool-mock .mock-key{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.tool-mock .mock-val{color:#cfcfcf}
.tool-mock .mock-comment{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-style:italic}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .tool-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:40px 28px}
}

/* Feature grid for platform pages */
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:40px}
.feature{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#ffffff);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:30px 26px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.feature:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--gold)}
.feature .ico{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft));
  color:var(--ink);display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:600;font-size:1.4rem;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.feature.alt .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--plum), var(--plum-soft));color:var(--paper)}
.feature.alt2 .ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-soft));color:var(--paper)}
.feature h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:500}
.feature p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

@media(max-width:900px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Sample output preview cards */
.sample-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:36px;align-items:center;margin-top:36px;padding:36px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep)}
.sample-row:first-of-type{border-top:0;padding-top:0}
.sample-row.flip{grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr}
.sample-row.flip > div:first-child{order:2}
.sample-row .step{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}
.sample-row h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.sample-row p{font-size:1rem}

.sample-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#ffffff);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;
}
.sample-card .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr .8fr;gap:8px;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--paper-deep)}
.sample-card .row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.sample-card .row.head{font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--ink-mute);font-family:var(--sans)}
.sample-card .score{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.1rem}
.sample-card .score.red{color:var(--plum)}
.sample-card .score.green{color:var(--emerald)}

@media(max-width:900px){.sample-row,.sample-row.flip{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}.sample-row.flip > div:first-child{order:0}}

/* Diagnostic improvements — projection card */
.projection{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--accent) 80%, var(--plum-deep) 130%);
  color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:32px;margin-bottom:24px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.projection::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-50%;right:-10%;
  width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,.2), transparent 70%);
}
.projection h4{color:var(--gold-soft);font-style:italic;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:1.4rem}
.projection .proj-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;position:relative;z-index:2}
.projection .proj-item{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2);border-radius:10px;padding:14px}
.projection .proj-item b{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:1.6rem;display:block;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:4px}
.projection .proj-item span{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}

@media(max-width:780px){.projection .proj-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =========================================================
   RESTORED RULES — recover layouts the linter ate
   ========================================================= */

/* Hub grid — used by home, services, cases, platform, ca-cs */
.hub-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:48px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .hub-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr)}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .hub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Values grid (about.html) */
.values{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:36px;
}
.value-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#ffffff);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:28px;
}
.value-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:500}
.value-card p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.values{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Credentials strip (about.html) */
.credentials{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:36px;
}
.cred{
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px;
  border:1px dashed var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#ffffff);
}
.cred strong{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.6rem;
  color:var(--gold);
  display:block;
  font-style:italic;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.cred span{
  font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--muted);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}
@media(max-width:760px){.credentials{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:480px){.credentials{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* CTD block (used inside case detail pages) */
.ctd-block{
  /* inline styles already cover most of this — these are fallbacks */
}
.ctd-block strong{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-style:italic}

/* Service-page feature grid + method strip */
.service-feats{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.feat{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#ffffff);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:12px;
}
.feat .check{
  width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);color:#ffffff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  font-size:.8rem;margin-top:1px;
}
.feat span{font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media(max-width:900px){.service-feats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.service-feats{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.service-pipeline{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink),#1c1c1c);
  color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:30px;
  margin-top:36px;
}
.service-pipeline h4{color:var(--paper);margin-bottom:14px}
.pipeline-steps{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.pipeline-step{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:14px;
}
.pipeline-step b{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  color:var(--gold-soft);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.pipeline-step span{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:900px){.pipeline-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.pipeline-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Story column (about.html) */
.story{padding:8px 0}
.story blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  padding:14px 22px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:22px 0;
  background:var(--paper-warm);
  border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;
}
.story p{font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.75}

/* Founder layout */
.founder{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}
.founder-photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.4), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--accent) 60%, var(--plum-deep) 100%);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.founder-photo::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(210,210,210,.4);
  border-radius:calc(var(--r-lg) - 6px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-photo .initials{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:5rem;
  color:var(--gold-soft);
  z-index:1;
  position:relative;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .founder-photo{max-width:380px;margin:0 auto}
}

/* Footer grid (was relying on flex defaults — explicit grid is safer) */
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:36px;
  margin-bottom:36px;
}
footer .brand{color:var(--paper);font-size:1.1rem}
footer h5{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:var(--gold);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  font-weight:700;
}
footer ul{list-style:none}
footer ul li{margin-bottom:8px}
footer ul a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.92rem}
.footer-bottom{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  font-size:.82rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
}

/* Container padding helper */
.container{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}

/* Section vertical rhythm fallback */
.section{padding:80px 0}
@media(max-width:700px){.section{padding:56px 0}}

/* Center utility */
.center{text-align:center}

/* Divider */
.divider{width:48px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin:18px auto 24px}

/* Hero grid */
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}
@media(max-width:900px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}}

/* Hero stats */
.hero-stats{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:32px;
  max-width:520px;
}
.hero-stat{padding-left:14px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold)}
.hero-stat strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.hero-stat span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* CTA banner grid */
.cta-banner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
  gap:36px;
  align-items:center;
}
.cta-banner-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
.cta-banner h2{color:var(--paper)}
.cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
@media(max-width:780px){
  .cta-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;padding:36px 24px}
  .cta-banner-actions{justify-content:center}
}

/* ---------- Founder photo: real image with SVG placeholder fallback ---------- */
/* NOTE: url() in CSS resolves relative to the stylesheet, not the HTML page,
   so a single path works for every page that loads /assets/css/styles.css.
   The .root-rel modifier is kept as a no-op alias so existing markup still works. */
.founder-photo,
.founder-photo.root-rel{
  background-image:url('../images/muskan.jpg'), url('../images/muskan.svg') !important;
  background-size:cover, cover !important;
  background-position:center 20%, center !important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat, no-repeat !important;
  background-color:var(--ink) !important;
}
.founder-photo .initials{display:none !important}

/* =========================================================
   RECOVERED LAYOUT CLASSES (post-linter cleanup)
   These power the tabbed pages, diagnostic quiz, and timeline
   ========================================================= */

/* --- Tabs (compliance, insights, how-we-work) --- */
.tab-panel{display:none;animation:fadeIn .35s var(--ease-out)}
.tab-panel.active{display:block}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* --- Diagnostic quiz primary layout --- */
.q{display:none}
.q.active{display:block;animation:fadeIn .4s var(--ease-out)}
.q .pillar{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:12px;display:inline-block;
}
.q h3{font-size:1.55rem;margin-bottom:8px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500}
.q .sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:28px}
.opt{
  display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:18px 20px;border:1.5px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;background:var(--paper-warm);
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.5;
}
.opt:hover{border-color:var(--gold-soft);background:#ffffff}
.opt.selected{border-color:var(--gold);background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--gold-glow)}
.opt input{display:none}
.opt .marker{
  width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid var(--line);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s var(--ease);
  margin-top:2px;
}
.opt.selected .marker{border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--gold)}
.opt.selected .marker::after{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ffffff}

/* --- Pillar scores grid (diagnostic results page) --- */
.pillar-scores{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);gap:14px;margin-bottom:28px;
}
.pillar-score{
  background:var(--paper-warm);border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:12px;padding:18px;
}
.pillar-score .label{
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.pillar-score .val{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--ink);
  font-size:1.6rem;display:block;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.pillar-score .bar{height:6px;background:var(--line);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden}
.pillar-score .bar i{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--gold);width:0;transition:width .8s var(--ease-out)}
.pillar-score .note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:700px){.pillar-scores{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- Score display (diagnostic results) --- */
.score-display{
  text-align:center;padding:36px 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), var(--accent));
  color:var(--paper);border-radius:var(--r-lg);margin-bottom:28px;
}
.score-display h3{color:var(--paper);font-style:italic;font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.score-display p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);max-width:540px;margin:0 auto}
.score-circle{
  width:170px;height:170px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 18px;
  background:conic-gradient(var(--gold) var(--ang, 0deg), rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0);
  display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative;
}
.score-circle::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:14px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:50%}
.score-circle span{
  position:relative;z-index:1;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:3rem;line-height:1;
}
.score-circle small{
  position:relative;z-index:1;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:block;margin-top:4px;
}

/* --- Stat-grid (used by insights legacy hero) --- */
.stat-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);gap:0;
}
.stat-grid .stat{
  padding:0 24px;border-right:1px solid rgba(210,210,210,.2);
}
.stat-grid .stat:last-child{border-right:0}
.stat-grid .stat .num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);
  font-size:2.2rem;display:block;line-height:1;margin-bottom:6px;
}
.stat-grid .stat .lbl{font-size:.88rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.stat-grid .stat .src{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .stat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat-grid .stat{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(210,210,210,.18);padding:18px 16px}
}

/* --- Related links grid (bottom of case detail + service pillar pages) --- */
.related-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:18px;
}
.related-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #ffffff);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);border-radius:12px;
  padding:18px 20px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out);
  position:relative;
}
.related-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);color:var(--ink);
}
.related-card .arrow{
  float:right;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
}
.related-card b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem;
  margin-bottom:4px;font-weight:500;
}
.related-card span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media(max-width:900px){.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- Deliverables grid (how-we-work page sample-deliverables tab) --- */
.deliverables-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:18px;
}
.deliv-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #ffffff);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);border-radius:14px;
  padding:24px 26px;
}
.deliv-card .deliv-tag{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.deliv-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:500}
.deliv-card p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.deliv-mock{
  background:var(--paper-soft);border:1px dashed var(--paper-deep);
  border-radius:8px;padding:14px;font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.deliv-mock .mock-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr .5fr 1fr;gap:8px;
  padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;
}
.deliv-mock .mock-row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.deliv-mock .mock-header{
  font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;
}
@media(max-width:700px){.deliverables-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- RACI table (how-we-work page) --- */
.raci-table{
  width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;
  background:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);margin-top:18px;
}
.raci-table th{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;text-align:left;
  padding:14px 16px;font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.raci-table td{
  padding:12px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.raci-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:var(--paper)}
.raci-table td:first-child{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:760px){.raci-table{font-size:.85rem}.raci-table th, .raci-table td{padding:10px 12px}}

/* --- Month-block (how-we-work timeline) --- */
.month-block{
  background:#ffffff;border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:14px;
  padding:24px 28px;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.month-block h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;
  margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;
}
.month-block ul{list-style:none;margin:0}
.month-block ul li{
  padding:6px 0 6px 22px;position:relative;
  font-size:.96rem;color:var(--ink-soft);
  border-bottom:1px dashed var(--paper-deep);
}
.month-block ul li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.month-block ul li::before{
  content:"\2192";
  position:absolute;left:0;top:7px;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:var(--sans, 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size:.85rem;
  font-weight:700;
}
.month-tag{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:10px;background:var(--paper-soft);
  padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px;
}

/* --- Quiz wrap container --- */
.quiz-wrap{
  max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid var(--paper-deep);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:48px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
@media(max-width:700px){.quiz-wrap{padding:28px}}

/* --- Quiz progress bar --- */
.progress{
  height:6px;background:var(--paper-soft);border-radius:999px;
  overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.progress-bar{
  height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold));
  transition:width .5s var(--ease-out);width:5%;
}
.progress-label{
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:28px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-weight:600;
}

/* --- Quiz options container --- */
.options{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-bottom:28px}

/* --- Quiz nav bar --- */
.quiz-nav{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--paper-deep);margin-top:8px;
}
.quiz-nav .step-counter{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.btn-disabled{opacity:.4;pointer-events:none}

/* --- Quiz result + gap items --- */
.result{display:none}
.result.active{display:block;animation:fadeIn .5s var(--ease-out)}
.gap-list{margin-bottom:28px}
.gap-list h4{font-family:var(--serif);margin-bottom:14px;font-size:1.25rem}
.gap-item{
  background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  padding:18px 22px;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.gap-item strong{
  display:block;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:500;
}
.gap-item span{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55}
.gap-item em{color:var(--gold);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}

/* --- Result CTA --- */
.result-cta{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft));
  color:var(--ink);padding:34px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);text-align:center;
}
.result-cta h4{color:var(--ink);font-style:italic;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.result-cta p{color:rgba(0,0,0,.85);margin-bottom:20px;max-width:540px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.result-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
.result-cta .btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold-soft);border-color:var(--ink)}
.result-cta .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--paper)}

/* --- Projection card (diagnostic results) --- */
.projection{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--accent) 80%, var(--plum-deep) 130%);
  color:var(--paper);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:32px;margin-bottom:24px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.projection::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-50%;right:-10%;
  width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,.2), transparent 70%);
}
.projection h4{color:var(--gold-soft);font-style:italic;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:1.4rem;position:relative;z-index:2}
.projection p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);position:relative;z-index:2}
.projection .proj-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);gap:18px;
  position:relative;z-index:2;
}
.projection .proj-item{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  border-radius:10px;padding:14px;
}
.projection .proj-item b{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-soft);
  font-size:1.6rem;display:block;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:4px;
}
.projection .proj-item span{
  font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;
}
@media(max-width:700px){.projection .proj-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL OVERRIDE — founder photo uses the JPG, SVG fallback
   Drop muskan.jpg into assets/images/ to activate the real photo
   ========================================================= */
.founder-photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg, 20px);
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  background-image:url('../images/muskan.jpg'), url('../images/muskan.svg');
  background-size:cover, cover;
  background-position:center top, center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:block;
}
.founder-photo.root-rel{
  /* same path as base — CSS url() is always relative to the stylesheet */
  background-image:url('../images/muskan.jpg'), url('../images/muskan.svg');
}
.founder-photo .initials{display:none !important}
.founder-photo::before,
.founder-photo::after{display:none !important}

/* =========================================================
   MONOCHROME + ONE ACCENT — dark-surface tuning
   On dark (charcoal) surfaces the gold accent is lifted to a
   lighter gold so it stays legible and premium on charcoal.
   ========================================================= */
.hero-card,
.band,
footer,
.pillar .icon,
.founder-photo,
.cta-banner,
.tool-hero{
  --gold:#d9b878;
  --gold-soft:#c9a35f;
  --gold-glow:rgba(217,184,120,.16);
}
/* hero badge tiles: soft gold tile, dark glyph */
.hero-card .pill b{background:var(--gold);color:#2a2a2a}
/* result callout → a quiet gold-tinted box with dark text */
.result-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e7d3a6,#d9b878)}
.result-cta .btn-primary{background:#2a2a2a;color:#f7f7f6;border-color:#2a2a2a}
.result-cta .btn-primary:hover{background:#f7f7f6;color:#2a2a2a;border-color:#f7f7f6}
.result-cta .btn-primary:hover{background:#ffffff;color:#141414;border-color:#ffffff}