/* ============================================================
   Winning Within & Associates - Premium Rebuild by Lyfework (v2)
   Navy #17235B · Crimson #A11E2E · Gold #C99A3B · Cream #FAF6EF
   Fraunces (display) · Inter (body) · cinematic backgrounds
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --navy: #17235b;
  --navy-700: #1e2f7a;
  --navy-900: #0d1436;
  --crimson: #a11e2e;
  --crimson-600: #c02436;
  --gold: #c99a3b;
  --gold-soft: #e3c98e;
  --cream: #faf6ef;
  --cream-200: #f2ebdf;
  --ink: #15182a;
  --slate: #565c72;
  --line: #e7e0d3;
  --white: #ffffff;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 44px rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 34px 90px rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.2);

  --r-sm: 10px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 24px;
  --r-xl: 32px;

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --ff-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --ff-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Film-grain overlay for cohesive premium depth */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.035;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}
.section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.eyebrow.on-navy {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.eyebrow.on-navy::before {
  background: var(--gold);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
h2.display {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 54px);
}
.lede {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.center {
  text-align: center;
}
.center .lede,
.center .eyebrow {
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.gold-rule {
  width: 64px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.center .gold-rule {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform 0.18s ease,
    box-shadow 0.18s ease,
    background 0.18s ease,
    color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(161, 30, 46, 0.32);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-600);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(161, 30, 46, 0.42);
}
.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-light:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- Announcement bar ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #dfe3f2;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.topbar .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 42px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.topbar a {
  color: #dfe3f2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.topbar a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
.topbar .tb-left {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
}
.topbar .tb-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.2s,
    border-color 0.2s;
}
.header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 88px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.brand img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
}
.navlinks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.navlinks a {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.navlinks a:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}
.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.menu-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  margin: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

/* ---------- HERO (million-dollar cinematic) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100svh - 130px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 72% center;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: kenburns 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes kenburns {
  from {
    transform: scale(1.06) translate(0, 0);
  }
  to {
    transform: scale(1.16) translate(-2%, -1.4%);
  }
}
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      100deg,
      rgba(7, 11, 30, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(11, 17, 44, 0.86) 38%,
      rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.5) 74%,
      rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.32) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      150% 130% at 28% 118%,
      rgba(5, 8, 24, 0.92),
      transparent 55%
    );
}
.hero-scrim::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -140px 200px rgba(6, 9, 26, 0.72),
    inset 0 0 240px rgba(5, 8, 24, 0.5);
}
.hero-inner {
  padding: clamp(18px, 3vh, 44px) 0;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 960px;
}
.hero .kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 18px 9px 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2.4vh, 30px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.15s forwards;
}
.hero .kicker b {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero .kicker .pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  }
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(34px, min(7.4vw, 8.4vh), 96px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  max-width: 15ch;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.hero h1 .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px) rotate(2deg);
  animation: wordUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}
.hero h1 .word:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}
.hero h1 .word:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.24s;
}
.hero h1 .word:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.33s;
}
.hero h1 .word:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.42s;
}
.hero h1 .word:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.51s;
}
@keyframes wordUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}
.hero .gold-rule {
  height: 4px;
  width: 0;
  margin: clamp(14px, 2.4vh, 34px) 0;
  animation: ruleGrow 1s ease 0.7s forwards;
}
@keyframes ruleGrow {
  to {
    width: 92px;
  }
}
.hero p.lede {
  color: #dde1f0;
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 0.9vw + 0.7vh, 20px);
  max-width: 54ch;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.9s forwards;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: clamp(18px, 2.6vh, 38px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 1.05s forwards;
}
.hero .btn-primary {
  padding: 17px 34px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: clamp(20px, 3vh, 46px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 1.2s forwards;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}
.hero-trust .t {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(11px, 1.5vh, 17px) clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  min-width: 138px;
}
.hero-trust .t b {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vh, 30px);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-trust .t span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #c3c9e2;
}
.hero-trust .stars {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-cue svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  animation: bob 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bob {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg img,
  .hero h1 .word,
  .hero .kicker,
  .hero p.lede,
  .hero-cta,
  .hero-trust {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .hero .gold-rule {
    width: 92px !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Logo marquee ---------- */
.trust {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 54px 0 44px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.trust .label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent
  );
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll-x 48s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 76px;
  padding-right: 76px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.marquee-group img {
  height: 66px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  opacity: 0.62;
  transition:
    filter 0.25s,
    opacity 0.25s;
}
.marquee-group img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
/* Two identical groups → -50% equals exactly one group width → seamless, never resets */
@keyframes scroll-x {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- Mission (navy + topographic texture) ---------- */
.mission {
  position: relative;
  color: #eef1fb;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--navy-900);
}
.mission-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.mission-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.mission::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.72),
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.86)
  );
}
.mission h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  max-width: 20ch;
}
.mission .lede {
  color: #c7cdea;
}
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.pillar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s,
    background 0.2s,
    border-color 0.2s;
}
.pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 154, 59, 0.4);
}
.pillar .pn {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.pillar h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 25px;
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
}
.pillar p {
  color: #b9c0e0;
  font-size: 15.5px;
}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.about-visual > img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-visual .frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-visual .frame img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 5/6;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-visual .frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-visual .corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-visual .corner.tl {
  top: -10px;
  left: -10px;
  border-right: 0;
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.about-visual .corner.br {
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  border-left: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 3;
}
.about-badge b {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.about-badge span {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.founder-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
.founder-tag .mono {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-tag b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 16px;
}
.founder-tag span {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.about-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
.about-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 15.5px;
}
.about-list .chk {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(161, 30, 46, 0.1);
  color: var(--crimson);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.about-list .chk svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services {
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}
.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.svc-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transition:
    transform 0.22s,
    box-shadow 0.22s,
    border-color 0.22s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--c, var(--navy));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.svc-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.svc-ic {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 12%, #fff);
  color: var(--c);
}
.svc-ic svg {
  width: 27px;
  height: 27px;
}
.svc-card h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.svc-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.svc-card ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
}
.svc-card ul li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  gap: 9px;
  align-items: center;
}
.svc-card ul li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---------- Approach ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 30px;
}
.step .num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--navy);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.step:nth-child(2) .num {
  background: var(--crimson);
}
.step:nth-child(3) .num {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.step:nth-child(4) .num {
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.step h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.step p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: 52px;
  right: -11px;
  height: 1px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--line);
}
.step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

/* ---------- Speaking (cinematic full-bleed) ---------- */
.speaking {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.speaking-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}
.speaking-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.speaking::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(9, 13, 32, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(9, 13, 32, 0.78) 46%,
    rgba(9, 13, 32, 0.5) 100%
  );
}
.speaking .sk-inner {
  max-width: 620px;
  padding: clamp(72px, 12vw, 130px) 0;
}
.speaking h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 50px);
}
.speaking .lede {
  color: #cdd2ea;
}
.sk-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
}
.sk-tags span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #e7eaf6;
}

/* ---------- Outcomes / stats ---------- */
.stats {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.stat {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.stat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
}
.stat b {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px);
  color: var(--crimson);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
}
.stat span {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 22ch;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.tst-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.tst {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tst .q {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 84px;
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--cream-200);
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 30px;
}
.tst .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.tst p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.tst .who {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
}
.tst .who .mono {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 17px;
}
.tst .who b {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  display: block;
}
.tst .who span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-grid {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 52px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.faq-item[open] {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
.faq-item summary .pm {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s,
    background 0.2s;
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.faq-item[open] summary .pm {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-item .fa-body {
  padding: 0 26px 24px;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 15.5px;
}

/* ---------- CTA band (cinematic bg) ---------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-band .cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}
.cta-band .cta-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.82),
    rgba(140, 24, 38, 0.7) 60%,
    rgba(161, 30, 46, 0.6)
  );
}
.cta-band h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 52px);
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.cta-band p {
  color: #f2dede;
  margin: 18px auto 34px;
  max-width: 54ch;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.cta-band .hero-cta {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 58px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info .ci {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.contact-info .ci .ic {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--crimson);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info .ci .ic svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.contact-info .ci b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.contact-info .ci a,
.contact-info .ci p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.contact-info .ci a:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}
.form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form .row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.field {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  transition:
    border-color 0.15s,
    box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(161, 30, 46, 0.1);
}
.field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}
.form .btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.form .note {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 10px;
}
.form-success.show {
  display: block;
}
.form-success .ic {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(161, 30, 46, 0.1);
  color: var(--crimson);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #aeb6d8;
  padding: 74px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer .brand img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.footer p.blurb {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  max-width: 34ch;
  color: #99a1c6;
}
.footer .social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.footer .social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.footer .social a:hover {
  background: var(--crimson);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.footer .social svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #fff;
}
.footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}
.footer ul a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #aeb6d8;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.footer ul a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
.footer .fcontact {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #8087ad;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}
.lyf-footer a {
  color: #c3c9e6;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lyf-footer a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .marquee-track,
  .scroll-cue svg {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE - tablet & mobile fully centered (<= 1024px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .scroll-cue {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .svc-grid,
  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .step::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .tst-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* --- center EVERYTHING on tablet & mobile --- */
  .hero-inner,
  .mission .wrap,
  .about-copy,
  .speaking .sk-inner,
  .contact-info,
  .services .center,
  .stats .center,
  .section .center {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .eyebrow::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .lede,
  h1,
  h2,
  h3,
  p {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .gold-rule {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: calc(100svh - 130px);
  }
  .hero-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    max-width: 18ch;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero-cta,
  .hero-trust,
  .sk-tags,
  .speaking .hero-cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero .gold-rule {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero .hero-cta {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-visual {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .about-copy {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .about-list {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .founder-tag {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .speaking .sk-inner {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  /* service + pillar card content centered */
  .svc-card {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .svc-ic {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .svc-card ul {
    display: inline-grid;
    text-align: left;
    justify-items: start;
  }
  .pillar {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .step {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .step .num {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  /* Get In Touch: the 4 contact items stay LEFT aligned */
  .contact-info .ci {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: none;
    margin-inline: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .svc-grid,
  .steps,
  .stat-grid,
  .pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .svc-grid {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .steps,
  .stat-grid {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .topbar .tb-left .hide-sm {
    display: none;
  }
  .navlinks,
  .nav-cta .btn-ghost {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-btn {
    display: block;
  }
  .navlinks.open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 88px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .form .row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-badge {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -20px;
  }
  .about-visual {
    max-width: 232px;
  }
  .about-visual .corner {
    display: none;
  }
  /* Hero: keep everything on-screen on small phones */
  .hero-cta .btn,
  .hero .btn-primary {
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
  .hero-trust {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-trust .t {
    min-width: 130px;
    flex: 1 1 130px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer .brand {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer p.blurb {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .footer .social {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  body {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .hero-trust .t {
    min-width: 130px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGE STYLES (About / Services)
   ============================================================ */
.subhero {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.subhero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}
.subhero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.subhero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 17, 44, 0.86),
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.78)
  );
}
.subhero .wrap {
  padding: clamp(96px, 15vh, 168px) 0 clamp(64px, 9vh, 104px);
  text-align: center;
}
.subhero .crumbs {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #b9c0dc;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.subhero .crumbs a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
.subhero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 66px);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.subhero p {
  color: #d1d6ec;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 22px auto 0;
}
.subhero .gold-rule {
  margin: 26px auto 0;
}

/* Story split */
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.story-grid .visual img {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.story-grid.rev .visual {
  order: 2;
}

/* Team */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 54px;
}
.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s,
    box-shadow 0.2s,
    border-color 0.2s;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.team-card .mono {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.team-card:nth-child(2) .mono {
  background: var(--crimson);
}
.team-card:nth-child(3) .mono {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.team-card:nth-child(4) .mono {
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.team-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.team-card .role {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.team-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Values row */
.values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 54px;
}
.value {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.value .ic {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--crimson);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.value .ic svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.value h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.value p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* Service detail rows */
.svc-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.svc-detail:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.svc-detail.rev .sd-copy {
  order: 2;
}
.svc-detail .sd-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.svc-detail .sd-visual .big-ic {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 12%, var(--cream));
  color: var(--c);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.svc-detail .sd-visual .big-ic svg {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
}
.svc-detail .sd-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--c);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.svc-detail h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.svc-detail .sd-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.svc-detail .sd-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.svc-detail .sd-list .chk {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 15%, #fff);
  color: var(--c);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.svc-detail .sd-list .chk svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .story-grid,
  .svc-detail {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .story-grid.rev .visual,
  .svc-detail.rev .sd-copy {
    order: 0;
  }
  .story-grid .visual,
  .svc-detail .sd-visual {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .team-grid,
  .values {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .svc-detail .sd-num,
  .svc-detail .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .svc-detail .sd-list {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .subhero .wrap {
    text-align: center;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .team-grid,
  .values,
  .svc-detail .sd-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-grid,
  .values {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

/* Services CTA card: left on desktop, centered on tablet/mobile */
.svc-cta {
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-cta {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADVISORY REBUILD SYSTEM (v3) - strategic brief elevation
   Gold hairline accent · oversized numeral system · authority
   band · pillar cards · audience strip · signature offerings ·
   subpage page-hero · editorial tempo utilities
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --gold-line: #b08d3e;
  --space-sparse: clamp(96px, 13vw, 172px);
  --space-dense: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px);
}

/* Motion fail-safe: reveals only hide once JS has flagged <html class="js"> */
html:not(.js) .reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Editorial tempo (dense band then sparse band) */
.section-sparse {
  padding: var(--space-sparse) 0;
}
.section-dense {
  padding: var(--space-dense) 0;
}

/* Gold hairline accent: eyebrows, rules, numerals ONLY */
.eyebrow.gold {
  color: var(--gold-line);
}
.eyebrow.gold::before {
  background: var(--gold-line);
}
.hairline {
  width: 64px;
  height: 1px;
  border: 0;
  background: var(--gold-line);
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.center .hairline {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---------- Authority band (exactly ONE full-navy band per page) ---------- */
.band-navy {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #e7ebfa;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.band-navy .band-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.band-navy .band-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.band-navy::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.8),
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.92)
  );
}
.band-navy h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 50px);
}
.band-navy .lede {
  color: #c9cfeb;
}
.authority-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px);
  align-items: center;
}
.pov-quote {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  padding: 10px 0 10px clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px);
}
.pov-quote p {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.4vw, 29px);
  line-height: 1.34;
  color: #f2f4fd;
}
.pov-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-line);
}

/* Boundary-crossing stat pull: stats straddle the band's bottom edge */
.section.pad-for-pull {
  padding-bottom: clamp(128px, 17vw, 216px);
}
.stat-pull {
  margin-top: calc(-1 * clamp(64px, 9vw, 118px));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.band-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.band-stats .bs {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 28px 22px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.band-stats .bs i {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-line);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.band-stats .bs b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.band-stats .bs span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 9px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ---------- Four-pillar system (01-04, oversized numerals, 2x2) ---------- */
.wp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: clamp(44px, 6vw, 68px);
}
.wp-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px) clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 46px)
    clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  min-height: 280px;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.wp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.wp-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -34px;
  right: -14px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(120px, 13vw, 190px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(176, 141, 62, 0.14);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
@supports (-webkit-text-stroke: 1px black) {
  .wp-num {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(176, 141, 62, 0.45);
    transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .wp-card:hover .wp-num {
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(176, 141, 62, 0.85);
  }
}
.wp-card:hover .wp-num {
  color: rgba(176, 141, 62, 0.24);
}
.wp-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 31px);
  max-width: 13ch;
  position: relative;
}
.wp-card > p {
  margin-top: 13px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 44ch;
  position: relative;
}
.wp-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--crimson);
  position: relative;
}
.wp-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.wp-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.wp-card:hover .wp-link::after,
.wp-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.wp-card:hover .wp-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Audience entry strip (quieter, secondary to pillars) ---------- */
.aud-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
}
.aud-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.aud-card b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.aud-card em {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.aud-card svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: var(--crimson);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.aud-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.aud-card:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Signature offerings row ---------- */
.sig-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: clamp(44px, 6vw, 60px);
}
.sig-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px 26px;
  transition:
    transform 0.22s ease,
    box-shadow 0.22s ease,
    background 0.22s ease;
}
.sig-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.sig-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-line);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sig-card h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
}
.sig-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.sig-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson);
}
.sig-link svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.sig-card:hover .sig-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Page hero (subpages: shorter, bg image + navy scrim) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero .ph-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}
.page-hero .ph-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(9, 13, 32, 0.9),
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.8)
  );
}
.page-hero .wrap {
  padding-top: clamp(84px, 12vh, 148px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vh, 96px);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 70px);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.02;
  max-width: 16ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.page-hero p {
  color: #d1d6ec;
  font-size: clamp(16.5px, 1.9vw, 20px);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.page-hero .hairline {
  margin: 26px auto 0;
}
.page-hero .hero-cta {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Conversation invite band: navy scrim variant of .cta-band */
.cta-band.scrim-navy::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(9, 13, 32, 0.92),
    rgba(13, 20, 54, 0.78) 55%,
    rgba(23, 35, 91, 0.6)
  );
}
.cta-band.scrim-navy p {
  color: #d3d8ee;
}

/* ---------- Responsive for the new systems ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .authority-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .pov-quote {
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding: 30px 0 0;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .wp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .wp-card {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .wp-card h3,
  .wp-card > p {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .wp-link {
    align-self: center;
  }
  .aud-row,
  .sig-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .aud-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .sig-card {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .band-stats {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hairline {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .aud-row,
  .sig-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .band-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .stat-pull {
    margin-top: calc(-1 * clamp(56px, 16vw, 96px));
  }
  .section.pad-for-pull {
    padding-bottom: clamp(112px, 24vw, 168px);
  }
}

/* Mobile chrome refinements (topbar + header at small widths) */
.brand {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .topbar .tb-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .topbar .tb-left {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-cta .btn-primary {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .brand img {
    height: 54px;
  }
  .hero .kicker {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    row-gap: 5px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}