/* =============================================================================
   Solicitors Theme — main stylesheet
   Design tokens first, then base, layout, components, sections, responsive.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Design tokens ------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
	--color-navy:        #16203a;
	--color-navy-700:    #1f2c4d;
	--color-navy-600:    #2a3a63;
	--color-gold:        #c0a062;
	--color-gold-dark:   #98792f; /* darker for AA-legible gold text on white */
	--color-blue:        #16203a; /* button hover accent (navy) */
	--color-blue-dark:   #0f1830;
	--color-footer:      #13315c; /* royal blue — footer region, pairs with blue & gold logo */
	--color-footer-700:  #102a54;
	--color-footer-900:  #0a1d3d;
	--color-ink:         #20242c;
	--color-body:        #4a4f59;
	--color-muted:       #5d6470; /* AA-compliant on white */
	--color-line:        #e6e3dc;
	--color-bg:          #ffffff;
	--color-cream:       #f6f3ec;
	--color-cream-2:     #efeae0;

	--font-head: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
	--font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;

	--maxw: 1200px;
	--maxw-narrow: 760px;
	--gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	--radius: 7px;
	--radius-lg: 14px;
	--radius-pill: 999px;
	--shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(22, 32, 58, .05);
	--shadow-md: 0 18px 50px -14px rgba(22, 32, 58, .22);
	--shadow-gold: 0 10px 26px rgba(169, 136, 63, .32);
	--transition: .25s ease;

	--header-h: 92px;
}

html, body { overflow-x: clip; } /* premium headers must never cause sideways scroll */

/* ---------- Reset / base -------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--color-body);
	background: var(--color-bg);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

/* ---------- Accessibility: focus & skip link ------------------------------ */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 2px; }
.btn:focus-visible, .header__cta:focus-visible { outline-offset: 3px; }
/* On dark surfaces a lighter ring reads better. */
.section--navy :focus-visible, .hero :focus-visible, .impact-band :focus-visible,
.cta-band :focus-visible, .site-footer :focus-visible, .topbar :focus-visible,
.modal :focus-visible, .mega__promo :focus-visible { outline-color: #fff; }

.skip-link {
	position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: .5rem; z-index: 300;
	background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; padding: .65rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
	transform: translateY(-160%); transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(0); color: #fff; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
	font-family: var(--font-head);
	color: var(--color-ink);
	line-height: 1.18;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin: 0 0 .6em;
	letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
h3, h4, h5 { letter-spacing: -.005em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1em; padding-left: 1.2em; }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ------------------------------------------------ */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--maxw-narrow); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem); }
.section--cream { background: var(--color-cream); }
.section--navy { background: var(--color-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #fff; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }

.eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--font-head);
	font-size: .8rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #7a5f23; /* AA-legible gold on white & cream */
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section--navy .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head--center > h2 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.section-head--center > h2::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 52px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); }
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--color-muted); }

/* ---------- Buttons (premium pill system) --------------------------------- */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: .55rem;
	font-family: var(--font-head);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: .92rem;
	letter-spacing: .03em;
	padding: .9rem 1.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
	background: var(--color-navy);
	color: #fff;
	cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(22,32,58,.5);
	transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
/* All buttons share a blue + white hover state. */
.btn:hover { background: var(--color-blue); border-color: var(--color-blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(22,32,58,.55); }
.btn--gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); border-color: transparent; color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--color-blue); border-color: var(--color-blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(22,32,58,.45); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: none; }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--color-blue); border-color: var(--color-blue); color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { background: var(--color-blue); border-color: var(--color-blue); color: #fff; }
.btn .ico { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn:hover .ico { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Top bar ------------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-700)); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .85rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.topbar__inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; min-height: 44px; }
.topbar__contact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem; }
.topbar__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.topbar__item:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.topbar__item .ico { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--color-gold); }
.topbar__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.topbar__note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.social-links { display: inline-flex; gap: .55rem; }
.social-links a { display: grid; place-items: center; min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); transition: color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.social-links a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.social-links svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }
.social-links--sm svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ---------- Header — frosted glass ---------------------------------------- */
.site-header { position: relative; z-index: 60; background: transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22,32,58,.08); }
/* The blur lives on a pseudo-element: backdrop-filter on the header itself
   would create a containing block and trap the fixed mobile nav drawer. */
.site-header::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.82), rgba(255,255,255,.64));
	backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(170%);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(170%);
}
/* Faint gold sheen along the bottom edge. */
.site-header::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 1px; pointer-events: none;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, rgba(192,160,98,.5) 50%, transparent 95%);
}
.site-header.is-sticky { position: sticky; top: 0; }
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -20px rgba(22,32,58,.3); }
.site-header.is-scrolled::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.92), rgba(255,255,255,.82)); }
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; min-height: var(--header-h); transition: min-height .3s ease; }
.site-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--color-navy); flex-shrink: 0; }
/* Logo is a horizontal lockup with the wordmark built in, so it stands alone. */
.site-brand__logo { max-height: 50px; width: auto; display: block; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.site-brand__logo--light { display: none; }
.site-brand__text { white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: .01em; position: relative; padding-left: 16px; }
.site-brand__text::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 5px; height: 72%; background: linear-gradient(var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); border-radius: 2px; }
.is-scrolled .site-brand__logo { max-height: 42px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.site-brand__logo { max-height: 44px; }
	.is-scrolled .site-brand__logo { max-height: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.site-brand__logo { max-height: 38px; }
}

/* Primary nav */
.primary-nav { position: relative; }
.primary-nav .primary-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: .95rem; }
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item { flex-shrink: 0; }
.primary-nav .sub-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.primary-nav .menu-link {
	font-family: var(--font-head);
	font-weight: 500;
	font-size: .94rem;
	letter-spacing: .005em;
	color: var(--color-ink);
	padding: .5rem 0;
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .4rem;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: color var(--transition);
}
/* Premium animated underline on the top-level links. */
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item > .menu-link::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 2px;
	background: var(--color-gold); border-radius: 2px;
	transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
	transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item:hover > .menu-link,
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-item > .menu-link,
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-ancestor > .menu-link { color: var(--color-navy); }
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item:hover > .menu-link::after,
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-item > .menu-link::after,
.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-ancestor > .menu-link::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.menu-caret { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-right: 1.8px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1.8px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg); margin-top: -3px; opacity: .5; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > .menu-link .menu-caret { transform: rotate(225deg); margin-top: 2px; }

.primary-nav .menu-item { position: relative; }
.primary-nav .sub-menu {
	position: absolute;
	top: calc(100% + 14px);
	left: 0;
	min-width: 250px;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: .5rem;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transform: translateY(10px);
	transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
}
.primary-nav .sub-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px; } /* hover bridge */
.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link {
	padding: .6rem .85rem; width: 100%; font-size: .92rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
	position: relative; color: var(--color-body);
}
.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 0; height: 60%; background: var(--color-gold); border-radius: 2px; transition: width var(--transition); }
.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link:hover { background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-navy); padding-left: 1.05rem; }
.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link:hover::after { width: 3px; }

/* Mega menu (auto-applied to wide submenus) */
.primary-nav .menu-item.has-mega > .sub-menu {
	width: min(620px, 90vw);
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: .1rem .75rem;
	padding: 1.1rem;
}
.primary-nav .menu-item.has-mega > .sub-menu .menu-item { break-inside: avoid; }

/* Frosted glass dropdown panels — desktop only (the ≤1200px drawer restyles
   these as static, transparent lists). */
@media (min-width: 1201px) {
	.primary-nav .sub-menu,
	.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega {
		background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
		border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
		backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(170%);
		-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(170%);
		box-shadow: 0 24px 54px -22px rgba(22,32,58,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
	}
	.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link:hover { background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); }
	.mega-card:hover { background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); }
}

/* Mega cards — CPT-driven Expertise panel (icon + title + description) */
.primary-nav .menu-item.has-mega-cards { position: static; }
.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega {
	position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: 50%;
	width: min(880px, 94vw);
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow: hidden;
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
	transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
	z-index: 80;
}
.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega { max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 32px); overflow-y: auto; }
.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega.mega--has-promo { width: min(1040px, 96vw); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 256px; }
.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px; }
.primary-nav .has-mega-cards:hover > .mega,
.primary-nav .has-mega-cards:focus-within > .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.mega__main { padding: 1rem; }
.mega__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: .15rem; }

/* Promo cell */
.mega__promo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 1.75rem; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-700)); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.mega__promo-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.mega__promo-heading { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0 0 .55rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.mega__promo-text { font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin: 0 0 1.25rem; }
.mega__promo-btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.mega-card { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: .6rem .7rem; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: background var(--transition); }
.mega-card:hover { background: var(--color-cream); }
.mega-card__icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 36px; height: 36px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--color-cream); border-radius: 8px; color: var(--color-gold-dark); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.mega-card:hover .mega-card__icon { background: var(--color-navy); color: var(--color-gold); }
.mega-card__icon svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.mega-card__icon img { width: 22px; height: 22px; object-fit: contain; }
.mega-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.mega-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-navy); line-height: 1.25; }
.mega-card__text { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--color-muted); line-height: 1.4; margin-top: .15rem; }
.mega__all { display: inline-block; margin-top: .65rem; padding-top: .7rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.mega__all:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }

.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header__cta {
	white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: .03em; font-size: .9rem;
	padding: .8rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 999px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	border-color: transparent; color: var(--color-navy);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(169,136,63,.28);
}
.header__cta:hover { background: var(--color-blue); border-color: var(--color-blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(22,32,58,.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.header__cta .ico { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: currentColor; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.header__cta:hover .header__cta-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.header__cta-mark { display: none; } /* speech-bubble icon only appears on the compact mobile CTA */

/* Mobile toggle */
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: .4rem; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-navy); transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Drawer chrome lives in the markup year-round but only shows on mobile.
   display:contents keeps .drawer__body invisible to the desktop flex layout. */
.drawer__head, .drawer__foot, .submenu-toggle { display: none; }
.drawer__body { display: contents; }
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; color: #fff; background: var(--color-navy); overflow: hidden; }
.hero--tall { min-height: 88vh; }
.hero--medium { min-height: 62vh; }
.hero--short { min-height: 42vh; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
	background:
		linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(13,19,36,.92) 0%, rgba(13,19,36,.6) 48%, rgba(13,19,36,.3) 100%),
		linear-gradient(rgba(13,19,36,0) 55%, rgba(13,19,36,.6) 100%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-block: 4rem; max-width: 780px; }
.hero__eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .2em; }
.hero__eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-gold); display: inline-block; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.08; }
.hero__sub { font-size: 1.2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Value prop ---------------------------------------------------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.split--rev .split__media { order: 2; }
.split__media { position: relative; }
.split__media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px; border: 2px solid var(--color-gold); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); z-index: 0; transition: inset var(--transition); }
.split--rev .split__media::before { inset: 16px 16px -16px -16px; }
.split__media:hover::before { inset: 10px -10px -10px 10px; }
.split--rev .split__media:hover::before { inset: 10px 10px -10px -10px; }
/* Plain variant: no decorative gold frame (client request 2026-06-20). */
.split--plain .split__media::before { display: none; }
.split__media img { position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Stats --------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; }
.stat { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 1rem 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
/* hairline dividers between stats (premium, space-efficient) */
.stat + .stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 1px; height: 70%; background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--color-line), transparent); }
.section--navy .stat + .stat::before { background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent); }
.stat__icon { width: 62px; height: 62px; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; color: var(--color-gold-dark); background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.32); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.section--navy .stat__icon { color: var(--color-gold); }
.stat__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.stat:hover .stat__icon { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold-dark); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .45rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.section--navy .stat__num { color: var(--color-gold); }
.stat__label { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.section--navy .stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); }

/* ---------- Card grids ---------------------------------------------------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.75rem; }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 2rem;
	transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
	height: 100%;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: transparent; }
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.card h3 a { color: inherit; }
.card__text { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .96rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.card__more { margin-top: auto; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.card__more::after { content: " →"; }

/* ---------- Expertise wave cards ------------------------------------------ */
.xp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.xp-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.25rem 2rem; transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.xp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
/* the rising wave fill */
/* a small wave is visible at the card foot at rest, then rises to fill on hover */
.xp-card__wave { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 16px; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-700)); transition: height .55s cubic-bezier(.5,.05,.2,1); }
.xp-card__wave::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -11px; height: 13px; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='13' viewBox='0 0 120 13' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%2316203a' d='M0 13V7c20-8 40 8 60 0s40-8 60 0v6z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-size: 120px 13px; background-repeat: repeat-x; }
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__wave { height: 118%; }
/* icon */
.xp-card__icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.3); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.xp-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.xp-card__icon img { width: 30px; height: 30px; object-fit: contain; }
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__icon { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05); }
/* text */
.xp-card__title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.xp-card__title a { color: var(--color-ink); }
.xp-card__title a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; } /* makes the whole card clickable */
.xp-card__text { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.xp-card__more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); transition: color var(--transition); }
.xp-card__more svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__more svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
/* on hover the content reads on navy */
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__title,
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__title a { color: #fff; }
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.xp-card:hover .xp-card__more { color: var(--color-gold); }

.xp-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .xp-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .xp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .xp-grid, .xp-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Team flip cards (3D transform reveals details on hover/tap) */
.tcard { perspective: 1600px; }
.tcard__inner { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.25,1); }
.tcard:hover .tcard__inner, .tcard:focus-within .tcard__inner, .tcard.is-flipped .tcard__inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.tcard__front, .tcard__back { position: absolute; inset: 0; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; backface-visibility: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.tcard__front { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.tcard__media { position: relative; flex: 1; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-cream-2); }
.tcard__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.tcard__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(rgba(15,22,42,0) 68%, rgba(15,22,42,.28)); }
.tcard__tag { position: absolute; left: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 1; background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .76rem; padding: .32rem .85rem; border-radius: 100px; }
.tcard__info { padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.35rem; text-align: center; }
.tcard__name { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; }
.tcard__sub { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.tcard__back { transform: rotateY(180deg); background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-700)); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem; }
.tcard__back-role { color: var(--color-gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.tcard__back-name { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; margin: .35rem 0 1rem; }
.tcard__bio { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.tcard__contact { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.tcard__contact a { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-600); border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.tcard__contact a:hover { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); border-color: var(--color-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tcard__contact svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; }
.tcard__contact a svg[viewBox="0 0 24 24"] path[fill="currentColor"] { fill: currentColor; }
.tcard__link { color: var(--color-gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
.tcard__link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Team cards (legacy simple card) */
.team-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.team-card__photo { aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-cream-2); }
.team-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.team-card__body { padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
.team-card__role { color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; }

/* ---------- Image band ---------------------------------------------------- */
.image-band { position: relative; }
.image-band img { width: 100%; height: clamp(280px, 45vw, 560px); object-fit: cover; }
.image-band__caption { position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: rgba(22,32,58,.8); color: #fff; padding: .5rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ---------- Fixed-background feature (parallax reveal) --------------------- */
.fixed-feature { position: relative; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-attachment: fixed; padding-block: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 9rem); }
.fixed-feature__card {
	max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; color: #fff;
	padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(22,32,58,.93), rgba(22,32,58,.78));
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.fixed-feature__card .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.fixed-feature__card h2 { color: #fff; }
.fixed-feature__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.fixed-feature__cta { margin-top: 1.8rem; }
/* background-attachment: fixed is unreliable on iOS/touch — fall back to scroll. */
@media (max-width: 820px) { .fixed-feature { background-attachment: scroll; } }

/* ---------- Impact band (fixed-background cinematic statement) ------------- */
.impact-band { position: relative; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-attachment: fixed; display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: clamp(440px, 62vh, 640px); padding-block: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7rem); overflow: hidden; }
.impact-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(15,22,42,.9) 0%, rgba(15,22,42,.66) 52%, rgba(15,22,42,.42) 100%); }
.impact-band--plain { min-height: clamp(300px, 45vw, 520px); }
.impact-band--plain::before { background: linear-gradient(rgba(15,22,42,.18), rgba(15,22,42,.18)); }
.impact-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.impact-band__content { max-width: 660px; color: #fff; }
.impact-band__content .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.impact-band__content h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.impact-band__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: 1.2rem; max-width: 54ch; margin-bottom: 0; }
.impact-band__cta { margin-top: 2rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .impact-band { background-attachment: scroll; min-height: 380px; } }

/* ---------- CTA band ------------------------------------------------------ */
.cta-band { position: relative; text-align: center; color: #fff; background: var(--color-navy); overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.cta-band__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .25; }
.cta-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 680px; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }

/* ---------- Logos --------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Premium "trusted by" logo wall — hairline bordered grid. */
.logos-band .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.logo-wall {
	list-style: none; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; max-width: 1040px;
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--logo-cols, 4), 1fr);
	gap: 1px; background: var(--color-line);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.logo-wall__cell {
	position: relative; background: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
	min-height: clamp(96px, 12vw, 128px); padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
	transition: background var(--transition);
}
.logo-wall__cell::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px;
	background: var(--color-gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
	transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.logo-wall__cell:hover { background: var(--color-cream); }
.logo-wall__cell:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.logo-wall__img {
	max-height: 52px; width: auto; max-width: 100%;
	filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .72;
	transition: filter var(--transition), opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.logo-wall__cell:hover .logo-wall__img { filter: none; opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
.logo-wall__cell--embed {
	justify-self: stretch; align-self: stretch;
}
.logo-wall__cell--embed > div { width: 100%; }

@media (max-width: 860px) { .logo-wall { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .logo-wall { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* Trust badges — non-brand trust signals in a hairline grid. */
.trust-band .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.trust-grid {
	list-style: none; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; max-width: 1040px;
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--trust-cols, 3), 1fr);
	gap: 1px; background: var(--color-line);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.trust-badge {
	background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: .85rem;
	padding: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
	transition: background var(--transition);
}
.trust-badge:hover { background: var(--color-cream); }
.trust-badge__icon {
	width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: .25rem;
	background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-navy);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #fff, 0 0 0 4px var(--color-gold);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.trust-badge:hover .trust-badge__icon { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.trust-badge__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.7; }
.trust-badge__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy); font-size: 1.06rem; }
.trust-badge__text { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-muted); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; max-width: 26ch; }

@media (max-width: 860px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Logo marquee — two rows auto-looping in opposite directions. */
.logo-marquee-band .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.lmarquee {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
	mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}
.lmarquee__row { overflow: hidden; }
.lmarquee__track { display: flex; width: max-content; gap: 1.25rem; animation: lmarquee var(--lm-dur, 38s) linear infinite; }
.lmarquee__track--rev { animation-direction: reverse; }
.lmarquee:hover .lmarquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes lmarquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

.lmarquee__item {
	flex: 0 0 auto; display: grid; place-items: center;
	width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 230px); height: clamp(84px, 10vw, 104px);
	padding: 1rem 1.6rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.lmarquee__item:hover { border-color: #d8d2c4; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.lmarquee__img { max-height: 50px; max-width: 100%; width: auto; transition: filter var(--transition), opacity var(--transition); }
.lmarquee--mono .lmarquee__img { filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .68; }
.lmarquee--mono .lmarquee__item:hover .lmarquee__img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Testimonials slider (multi-card carousel) --------------------- */
.testimonials { overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* --t-per is read by JS-set transforms; breakpoints must match perView() in main.js. */
.tslider { --t-per: 1; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .tslider { --t-per: 2; } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .tslider { --t-per: 3; } }

.tslider__stage { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: clamp(.35rem, 1.5vw, 1rem); }
.tslider__viewport { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; padding-block: .9rem; }
.tslider__track { display: flex; align-items: stretch; transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); will-change: transform; }
.tslide { flex: 0 0 calc(100% / var(--t-per)); min-width: 0; display: flex; padding-inline: .65rem; }

.tslide__card {
	position: relative; flex: 1; margin: 0; overflow: hidden;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -22px rgba(22,32,58,.35);
	padding: 1.9rem 1.7rem 1.5rem;
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left;
	transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
/* Gold hairline that sweeps across the top on hover. */
.tslide__card::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.tslide__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(192,160,98,.5); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -20px rgba(22,32,58,.4); }
.tslide__card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Oversized quote watermark in the corner. */
.tslide__mark { position: absolute; top: .9rem; right: 1rem; color: rgba(192,160,98,.18); pointer-events: none; }
.tslide__mark svg { width: 62px; height: 62px; display: block; }

.tslide__stars { color: var(--color-gold); letter-spacing: 2.5px; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.tslide__text { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-body); font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 1.4rem; flex: 1; }

.tslide__person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.tslide__avatar {
	width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: var(--color-navy); color: var(--color-gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #fff, 0 0 0 3px var(--color-gold);
}
.tslide__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.tslide__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.35; text-align: left; }
.tslide__author { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--color-navy); }
.tslide__role { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--color-muted); }

.tslider__arrow {
	flex: 0 0 auto; align-self: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-line);
	background: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.tslider__arrow:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.tslider__arrow svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.tslider__footer { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.tslider__dots { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; }
.tslider__dot { width: 26px; height: 24px; border: 0; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.tslider__dot::before { content: ""; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #d8d2c4; transition: background var(--transition), width var(--transition); }
.tslider__dot.is-active::before { background: var(--color-gold); width: 26px; border-radius: 5px; }
.tslider__progress { width: min(220px, 60%); height: 3px; background: var(--color-cream-2); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.tslider__progress i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); }
.tslider.is-playing .tslider__progress i { animation: tprogress var(--t-interval, 5s) linear forwards; }
.tslider.is-paused .tslider__progress i { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tprogress { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.tslider__arrow { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
	.tslide { padding-inline: .4rem; }
}

/* ---------- Single / content ---------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem); overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -45%; right: -8%; width: 540px; height: 540px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.16), rgba(192,160,98,0) 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -.02em; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.1; }
.page-hero__crumbs { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.page-hero__crumbs a { color: var(--color-gold); }
.page-hero__crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Expertise archive (premium) ---------------------------------- */
.expertise-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
	background-color: var(--color-navy); background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.expertise-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-700) 60%, var(--color-navy-600) 100%); }
.expertise-hero.has-bg::before { background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(15,22,42,.96) 0%, rgba(22,32,58,.9) 50%, rgba(31,44,77,.8) 100%); }
.expertise-hero__glow { position: absolute; right: -5%; top: -42%; width: 540px; height: 540px; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.22), transparent 62%); }
.expertise-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.expertise-hero .page-hero__crumbs { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.expertise-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.expertise-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: .25rem 0 0; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.02em; max-width: 18ch; }
.expertise-hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 56ch; margin: 1.3rem 0 0; }
.expertise-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.expertise-hero__stats { list-style: none; padding: 2rem 0 0; margin: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.25rem) 0 0;
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.expertise-hero__stats li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; }
.expertise-hero__stat-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.expertise-hero__stat-num::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--color-gold); margin-top: .6rem; }
.expertise-hero__stat-label { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-top: .55rem; }

.exp-intro__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.45fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.exp-intro__head .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.exp-intro__head h2 { margin: .45rem 0 0; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1.18; }
.exp-intro__body { color: var(--color-body); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.exp-intro__body > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.exp-intro__body > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .exp-intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; } }

.exp-approach__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem); }
.exp-approach__item { text-align: center; }
.exp-approach__icon { width: 66px; height: 66px; margin: 0 auto 1.15rem; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--color-line);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); }
.exp-approach__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.7; }
.exp-approach__item:hover .exp-approach__icon { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--color-navy), var(--shadow-gold); }
.exp-approach__item h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.exp-approach__item p { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 30ch; }

/* Expertise grid — category groups. */
.exp-cat + .exp-cat { margin-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.exp-cat__head { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; padding-bottom: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.exp-cat__title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; margin: 0; color: var(--color-navy); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem); }
.exp-cat__count { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; padding: 0 .55rem; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(192,160,98,.16); color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .82rem; }
.exp-cat__desc { color: var(--color-muted); margin: .55rem 0 0; max-width: 62ch; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Insights — featured article (premium). */
.insight-featured { padding-bottom: 0; }
.insight-feature { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.insight-feature:hover { box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -18px rgba(22,32,58,.28); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.insight-feature__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 340px; background: var(--color-cream-2); }
.insight-feature__img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.insight-feature__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.insight-feature:hover .insight-feature__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
/* readability scrim for the overlay pills */
.insight-feature__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,22,42,.45) 0%, rgba(15,22,42,0) 38%); }
.insight-feature__tags { position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; left: 1.1rem; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.insight-feature__badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; padding: .42rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-navy); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.insight-feature__star svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: var(--color-navy); stroke: var(--color-navy); }
.insight-feature__topic { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: .42rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #fff; background: rgba(15,22,42,.55); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.insight-feature__topic:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); }

.insight-feature__body { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
/* gold rule that anchors the body to the gallery */
.insight-feature__eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.insight-feature__eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--color-gold); }
.insight-feature__title { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.9vw, 2.25rem); line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.insight-feature__title a { color: var(--color-navy); background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold));
	background-size: 0% 2px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 0 100%; transition: background-size .35s ease, color var(--transition); }
.insight-feature__title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); background-size: 100% 2px; }
.insight-feature__excerpt { color: var(--color-body); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; max-width: 50ch; }
.insight-feature__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.25rem 1.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
	padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.insight-feature__date { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .88rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.insight-feature__date svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.insight-feature__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.insight-feature__btn .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.insight-feature__btn:hover .ico { transform: translateX(3px); }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
	.insight-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.insight-feature__media { min-height: 240px; max-height: 320px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.insight-feature__foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.insight-feature__btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Team member profile ------------------------------------------ */
.profile-hero { position: relative; background: var(--color-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); overflow: hidden; }
.profile-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -8%; width: 560px; height: 560px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.15), rgba(192,160,98,0) 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.profile-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.profile-hero__media { position: relative; }
.profile-hero__media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px; border: 2px solid var(--color-gold); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.profile-hero__media img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.profile-hero__role { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.profile-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 .5rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.profile-hero__quals { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-family: var(--font-head); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.profile-hero__intro { font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 0 1.75rem; }
.profile-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; }

.profile-creds { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.profile-creds__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); padding-block: 1.75rem; }
.profile-cred { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
.profile-cred__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; color: var(--color-gold-dark); background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.32); }
.profile-cred__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.profile-cred__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.profile-cred__value { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--color-navy); }
.profile-cred__label { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--color-muted); }

.profile-areas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; margin: 1.2rem 0 0; }
.profile-areas .profile-area { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-navy); text-decoration: none; background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: 100px; padding: .5rem 1.1rem; transition: all var(--transition); }
.profile-areas .profile-area:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* premium contact card */
.profile-contact { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.profile-contact__title { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.profile-contact__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.profile-contact__list li { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: center; }
.profile-contact__ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-gold-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.3); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.profile-contact__ico svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.profile-contact__list li:hover .profile-contact__ico { background: var(--color-navy); color: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-navy); }
.profile-contact__detail { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
.profile-contact__label { font-size: .68rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--color-muted); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }
.profile-contact__detail a, .profile-contact__detail > span:last-child { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--color-navy); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.profile-contact__detail a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.profile-contact__cta { width: 100%; }
.profile-contact__vcard { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: .9rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.profile-contact__vcard svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.profile-contact__vcard:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }
/* hero role with a gold accent dash */
.profile-hero__role { position: relative; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.profile-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
	.profile-hero__media { max-width: 280px; margin-inline: auto; }
	.profile-hero__media::before { inset: 12px -12px -12px 12px; }
	.profile-hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
}

.prose { max-width: var(--maxw-narrow); }
.prose img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin-block: 1.5rem; }
.prose h2, .prose h3 { margin-top: 1.8em; }

/* ---------- Contact ------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-x { background: var(--color-cream); padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem); }

/* Navy intro band — the form card below overlaps it. */
.contact-x__band {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--color-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
	padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(9rem, 18vw, 13rem);
}
.contact-x__band::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: -45%; right: -8%; width: 540px; height: 540px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.16), rgba(192,160,98,0) 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-x__band::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -30%; left: -10%; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,58,99,.55), rgba(42,58,99,0) 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-x__head { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; }
.contact-x__head .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.contact-x__head h1, .contact-x__head h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.1rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.contact-x__head .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin: 0; max-width: 56ch; }

.contact-x__body { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: calc(-1 * clamp(6.5rem, 14vw, 10rem)); }
.contact-x__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); align-items: start; }

.contact-x__card {
	background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-x__aside { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); align-content: start; }

.contact-x__card-title { position: relative; font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; padding-bottom: .85rem; color: var(--color-navy); }
.contact-x__card-title::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 42px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
}
.contact-x__card-title--light { color: #fff; }

/* Direct contact card (navy) */
.contact-x__channels {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-navy-700), var(--color-navy));
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.contact-x__channels::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -25%; width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.2), rgba(192,160,98,0) 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-x__channel { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding-block: .85rem; }
.contact-x__channel + .contact-x__channel { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.contact-x__channel-icon {
	flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.45); color: var(--color-gold);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.contact-x__channel-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.contact-x__channel-label {
	display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .72rem;
	letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: .15rem;
}
.contact-x__channel-value { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; transition: color var(--transition); }
.contact-x__channel:hover .contact-x__channel-icon { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: scale(1.06); }
.contact-x__channel:hover .contact-x__channel-value { color: var(--color-gold); }
.contact-x__channels-note {
	position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
	margin: 1.1rem 0 0; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
	font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.contact-x__channels-note svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; color: var(--color-gold); }

/* Offices card */
.contact-x__office { display: flex; gap: .95rem; padding-block: 1.05rem; }
.contact-x__office + .contact-x__office { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.contact-x__office:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.contact-x__office-icon {
	flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}
.contact-x__office-icon svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.contact-x__office-text h5 { margin-bottom: .3rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--color-navy); }
.contact-x__office-text p { margin: 0 0 .35rem; color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.contact-x__office-tel { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.contact-x__office-tel:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }

/* Map */
.contact-x__map { margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); line-height: 0; }
.contact-x__map iframe { width: 100%; border: 0; min-height: clamp(280px, 40vw, 420px); }

/* Apply page (shares the contact-x layout) ---------------------------------- */
.applyx-chip {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
	padding: .55rem 1.1rem .55rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.4);
	color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.applyx-chip svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-gold); flex: none; }
.applyx-chip strong { font-weight: 600; }

.applyx-steps { list-style: none; counter-reset: applyx; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.applyx-steps li {
	counter-increment: applyx; position: relative;
	padding: 0 0 1.4rem 3.1rem;
}
.applyx-steps li::before {
	content: counter(applyx);
	position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
	display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
}
.applyx-steps li::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 44px; bottom: 6px; width: 1px;
	background: var(--color-line);
}
.applyx-steps li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.applyx-steps li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.applyx-steps strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.applyx-steps span { display: block; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

.applyx-back { margin: 0; }
.applyx-back a { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.applyx-back a:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }

/* Legacy contact classes (kept for content rendered with the old markup). */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.office-block { padding: 1.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.office-block h4 { margin-bottom: .35rem; color: var(--color-navy); }
.office-block p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); min-height: 320px; }

/* ---------- Enquiry form (premium, native) -------------------------------- */
.eform { position: relative; }
.eform__hp { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }

.eform__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.7rem clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
.eform__field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.eform__label {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .35rem; margin-bottom: .4rem;
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eform__req { color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-size: .9em; }

.eform__control { position: relative; }
.eform__input {
	width: 100%; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid; border-radius: 0; background: transparent;
	padding: .6rem .15rem .75rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4;
	transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.eform__input:focus { outline: none; }
.eform__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.eform__select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 2.2rem; cursor: pointer; }
.eform__chevron {
	position: absolute; right: .25rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 18px; height: 18px; pointer-events: none; color: var(--color-gold);
	transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.eform__control--select:focus-within .eform__chevron { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); }

/* Animated gold underline that grows across the field on focus. */
.eform__line {
	position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.eform__control:focus-within .eform__line { transform: scaleX(1); }

.eform__error { display: none; margin-top: .45rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .8rem; }
.eform__field.has-error .eform__error { display: block; }
.eform__field.has-error .eform__line { transform: scaleX(1); background: #c0392b; }

.eform__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.1rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.9rem; }
.eform__submit {
	position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
	border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: .95rem 2.3rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); color: var(--color-navy);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .03em;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); overflow: hidden;
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.eform__submit::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -75%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent);
	transform: skewX(-20deg);
}
.eform__submit:hover { background: var(--color-blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(22,32,58,.45); }
.eform__submit:hover::before { transition: left .6s ease; left: 125%; }
.eform__submit-arrow { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.eform__submit:hover .eform__submit-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.eform__submit:disabled { opacity: .75; cursor: wait; transform: none; }
.eform__spinner {
	display: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
	border: 2px solid currentColor; border-top-color: transparent;
	animation: eform-spin .7s linear infinite;
}
.eform.is-loading .eform__spinner { display: inline-block; }
.eform.is-loading .eform__submit-arrow { display: none; }
@keyframes eform-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.eform__privacy { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin: 0; font-size: .82rem; }
.eform__privacy svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--color-gold); }

.eform__notice { display: none; margin: 1.25rem 0 0; padding: .85rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid #c0392b; background: #fdecea; color: #a93226; font-size: .92rem; }
.eform__notice.is-visible { display: block; }

/* Success state — form fields swap for an animated confirmation. */
.eform.is-sent .eform__grid,
.eform.is-sent .eform__foot,
.eform.is-sent .eform__notice { display: none; }
.eform__success { text-align: center; padding: 2.25rem 1rem; }
.eform__success-icon { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 76px; height: 76px; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.eform__success-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.eform__success-circle {
	stroke: var(--color-gold); stroke-width: 2.5;
	stroke-dasharray: 151; stroke-dashoffset: 151; animation: eform-draw .7s ease forwards;
}
.eform__success-check {
	stroke: var(--color-gold); stroke-width: 3.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
	stroke-dasharray: 36; stroke-dashoffset: 36; animation: eform-draw .45s ease .55s forwards;
}
@keyframes eform-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.eform__success-title { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.eform__success-text { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 40ch; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Light variant — white/cream sections. */
.eform--light { color: var(--color-body); }
.eform--light .eform__label { color: var(--color-navy); }
.eform--light .eform__input { color: var(--color-ink); border-bottom-color: #cfc9bd; }
.eform--light .eform__input::placeholder { color: #a8a294; }
.eform--light .eform__select:invalid { color: #a8a294; }
.eform--light .eform__error { color: #c0392b; }
.eform--light .eform__privacy { color: var(--color-muted); }
.eform--light .eform__success-title { color: var(--color-navy); }
.eform--light .eform__success-text { color: var(--color-muted); }

/* Dark variant — navy modal / navy sections. */
.eform--dark { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.eform--dark .eform__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.eform--dark .eform__req { color: var(--color-gold); }
.eform--dark .eform__input { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.eform--dark .eform__input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); }
.eform--dark .eform__select:invalid { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); }
.eform--dark .eform__select option { color: var(--color-ink); background: #fff; }
.eform--dark .eform__error { color: #ff9d8f; }
.eform--dark .eform__field.has-error .eform__line { background: #ff9d8f; }
.eform--dark .eform__privacy { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.eform--dark .eform__notice { border-color: rgba(255,157,143,.5); background: rgba(192,57,43,.18); color: #ffc4bb; }
.eform--dark .eform__success-title { color: #fff; }
.eform--dark .eform__success-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* Choice pills (e.g. PQE years) — hidden radio + premium pill face. */
.eform__fieldset { border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0; min-width: 0; }
.eform__fieldset .eform__label { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.eform__pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; }
.eform__pill { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.eform__pill input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; }
.eform__pill-face {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
	padding: .6rem 1.15rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .88rem;
	border: 1.5px solid; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.eform__pill-tick { width: 14px; height: 14px; display: none; }
.eform__pill input:checked + .eform__pill-face {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	border-color: transparent; color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.eform__pill input:checked + .eform__pill-face .eform__pill-tick { display: inline-block; }
.eform__pill input:focus-visible + .eform__pill-face { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold); outline-offset: 2px; }
.eform--light .eform__pill-face { color: var(--color-body); border-color: #cfc9bd; background: #fff; }
.eform--light .eform__pill:hover .eform__pill-face { border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); }
.eform--dark .eform__pill-face { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.eform--dark .eform__pill:hover .eform__pill-face { border-color: var(--color-gold); color: #fff; }

/* CV dropzone — dashed gold frame, drag + selected-file states. */
.eform__upload {
	position: relative; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(192,160,98,.55); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;
	transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.eform__upload:hover, .eform__upload:focus-visible { border-color: var(--color-gold); }
.eform__upload.is-dragover { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--color-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(192,160,98,.18); }
.eform__upload-input { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.eform__upload-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; margin-bottom: .65rem; color: var(--color-gold); }
.eform__upload-text { margin: 0 0 .3rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .95rem; }
.eform__upload-hint { margin: 0; font-size: .82rem; }
.eform__upload.has-file { border-style: solid; cursor: default; }
.eform__upload.has-file .eform__upload-idle { display: none; }
.eform__upload-file { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .65rem; }
.eform__upload-file[hidden] { display: none; }
.eform__upload-doc { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.eform__upload-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.eform__upload-size { font-size: .82rem; }
.eform__upload-remove {
	display: grid; place-items: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1px solid; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; color: inherit;
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.eform__upload-remove svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.eform--light .eform__upload { background: rgba(192,160,98,.05); }
.eform--light .eform__upload.is-dragover { background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); }
.eform--light .eform__upload-text { color: var(--color-navy); }
.eform--light .eform__upload-hint, .eform--light .eform__upload-size { color: var(--color-muted); }
.eform--light .eform__upload-name { color: var(--color-navy); }
.eform--light .eform__upload-remove { border-color: #cfc9bd; color: var(--color-muted); }
.eform--light .eform__upload-remove:hover { background: #c0392b; border-color: #c0392b; color: #fff; }
.eform--dark .eform__upload { background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.eform--dark .eform__upload.is-dragover { background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); }
.eform--dark .eform__upload-text { color: #fff; }
.eform--dark .eform__upload-hint, .eform--dark .eform__upload-size { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.eform--dark .eform__upload-name { color: #fff; }
.eform--dark .eform__upload-remove { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.eform--dark .eform__upload-remove:hover { background: #c0392b; border-color: #c0392b; color: #fff; }
.eform__field.has-error .eform__upload { border-color: #c0392b; }

/* Consent checkbox — hidden input + gold check box. */
.eform__check { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; cursor: pointer; }
.eform__check input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; }
.eform__check-box {
	flex-shrink: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: .1em;
	border: 1.5px solid; border-radius: 6px;
	transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.eform__check-box svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.5); transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.eform__check input:checked + .eform__check-box {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); border-color: transparent; color: var(--color-navy);
}
.eform__check input:checked + .eform__check-box svg { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.eform__check input:focus-visible + .eform__check-box { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold); outline-offset: 2px; }
.eform__check-text { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.eform--light .eform__check-box { border-color: #b9b2a3; }
.eform--light .eform__check-text { color: var(--color-body); }
.eform--dark .eform__check-box { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.eform--dark .eform__check-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.eform__field.has-error .eform__check-box { border-color: #c0392b; }

.eform__foot--center { justify-content: center; text-align: center; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; }

/* Apply band — navy section hosting the application form. */
.apply-band .apply-band__form { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.apply-band .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.eform__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; }
	.eform__foot { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
	.eform__upload { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- Pagination ---------------------------------------------------- */
.pagination .nav-links { display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center; }
.page-numbers {
	display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 46px; height: 46px; padding: 0 .55rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1.5px solid var(--color-line); background: #fff;
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-navy);
	transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
a.page-numbers:hover { border-color: var(--color-navy); background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.page-numbers.current { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); border-color: transparent; color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.page-numbers.dots { border-color: transparent; background: transparent; min-width: 24px; }
.page-numbers.prev, .page-numbers.next { padding: 0 1.25rem; }

/* ---------- Premium long-form content (.prose) ---------------------------- */
.prose a { color: var(--color-gold-dark); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.prose a:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }
/* Justify body paragraphs on practice-area pages (client request — all expertise pages). */
.single-practice_area .article-main.prose p { text-align: justify; }
.prose blockquote {
	margin: 1.9rem 0; padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
	background: var(--color-cream); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
	font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--color-ink); font-style: italic;
}
.prose blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose blockquote cite { display: block; margin-top: .6rem; font-style: normal; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-muted); font-family: var(--font-head); }
.prose ul:not(.services-list):not(.widget__list), .prose ol { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 1.2rem 0; }
.prose ul:not(.services-list):not(.widget__list) li, .prose ol li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.prose ul:not(.services-list):not(.widget__list) li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: .55em; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--color-gold); border-radius: 2px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.prose ol { counter-reset: prose-li; }
.prose ol li::before { content: counter(prose-li) "."; counter-increment: prose-li; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; }
.prose hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--color-line); margin: 2.6rem 0; }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.6rem 0; font-size: .96rem; }
.prose th, .prose td { text-align: left; padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.prose thead th { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--color-navy); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold); }
.prose code { background: var(--color-cream); padding: .12em .4em; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .9em; }
.prose :is(h2,h3,h4):target { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem); }

/* ---------- Article (single insight) — professional long-form ------------ */
.reading-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 200; pointer-events: none; background: rgba(22,32,58,.08); }
.reading-progress__bar { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark)); transition: width .08s linear; }

.article-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
	padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-700) 60%, var(--color-navy-600) 100%); }
.article-hero__glow { position: absolute; right: -5%; top: -42%; width: 480px; height: 480px; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.2), transparent 62%); }
.article-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.article-hero .page-hero__crumbs { justify-content: center; display: flex; gap: .4rem; }
.article-hero__tag { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-navy); background: var(--color-gold); padding: .42rem .95rem; border-radius: 100px; }
.article-hero__tag:hover { color: var(--color-navy); background: #fff; }
.article-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -.01em; max-width: 22ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.article-hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 60ch; margin: 1.15rem auto 0; }
.article-meta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-top: 1.85rem; }
.article-meta__avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; background: rgba(192,160,98,.16); color: var(--color-gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(192,160,98,.42); }
.article-meta__text { text-align: left; display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; }
.article-meta__author { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; }
.article-meta__detail { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

.article-figure { margin: clamp(-5.5rem, -8vw, -3.5rem) 0 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.article-figure img { width: 100%; height: clamp(260px, 42vw, 520px); object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.article-section { padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

.article-main.prose > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.22rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-ink); }
/* Justify body paragraphs on expertise pages (client request 2026-06-20). */
.single-practice_area .article-main.prose p { text-align: justify; }

.article-share { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; margin: 2.75rem 0 0; padding: 1.2rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.article-share__label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-navy); margin-right: .35rem; }
.article-share a, .article-share button { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); background: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.article-share a:hover, .article-share button:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.article-share svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.article-share__copied { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; margin-left: .3rem; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s; }
.article-share__copied.is-shown { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Article + sidebar -------------------------------------------- */
.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.article-topics { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: 2rem; }
.article-topics a { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.article-back { margin-top: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }
.article-back a { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.article-sidebar { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem); display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.widget { background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem; }
.widget__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.widget__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.widget__list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); padding-bottom: .9rem; }
.widget__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.widget__list a { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--color-navy); display: block; }
.widget__list a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.widget__date { display: block; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: .2rem; }
.widget__tags { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.widget__tags a { display: inline-block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: 100px; padding: .35rem .9rem; font-size: .85rem; }
.widget__tags a:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-navy); }
.widget--cta { background: var(--color-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); border-color: var(--color-navy); }
.widget--cta .widget__title { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.article-sidebar { position: static; }
}

/* ---------- Services list (practice area) -------------------------------- */
.services-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.services-list li { position: relative; padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 3.25rem; background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.services-list li::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 1.25rem; top: 1.5rem; width: 18px; height: 10px;
	border-left: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold-dark); border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--color-gold-dark);
	transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.services-list__title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-ink); }
.services-list__text { display: block; color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-top: .25rem; }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ------------------------------------------------- */
.faq { margin: 1.5rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.faq__q {
	list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem 1.25rem 0; position: relative;
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--color-navy);
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__q::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; right: .25rem; top: 1.55rem; width: 11px; height: 11px;
	border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold-dark); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold-dark);
	transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__q::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 0 1.4rem; color: var(--color-body); animation: faqIn .3s ease; }
.faq__a > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@keyframes faqIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ---------- FAQ section (premium accordion) ------------------------------- */
.faqx--split { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--color-cream) 100%); }

.faqx__layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.faqx__intro { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem); }
.faqx__intro h2 { margin: .4rem 0 1rem; }
.faqx__intro .lead { color: var(--color-body); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.faqx__btn { margin-top: .25rem; }

.faqx__help { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faqx__help-icon { flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.faqx__help-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.7; }
.faqx__help-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .15rem; line-height: 1.45; font-size: .95rem; }
.faqx__help-text strong { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--color-navy); }
.faqx__help-text a { color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-weight: 600; }

.faqx--full .faqx__main { max-width: var(--maxw-narrow); margin: 0 auto; }
.faqx__head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.faqx__group + .faqx__group { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.faqx__group-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-gold-dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin: 0 0 1rem; padding-bottom: .55rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }

.faqx__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .85rem; }
.faqx__item { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.faqx__item:hover { border-color: #d8d2c4; }
.faqx__item[open] { border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faqx__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--color-gold); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.faqx__item[open]::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.faqx__q { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--color-navy); transition: color var(--transition); }
.faqx__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faqx__q:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.faqx__q-text { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.faqx__icon { flex: none; width: 32px; height: 32px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-navy); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.faqx__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.faqx__item[open] .faqx__icon { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; }
.faqx__item[open] .faqx__icon svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.faqx__a { overflow: hidden; }
.faqx__a.is-animating { transition: height .32s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1); }
.faqx__a-inner { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.35rem; color: var(--color-body); }
.faqx__a-inner > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.faqx__a-inner > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.faqx__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.faqx__intro { position: static; }
}

/* ---------- Sidebar nav (related expertise) ------------------------------- */
.widget__nav { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .15rem; }
.widget__nav li a { display: block; padding: .6rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: .95rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-body); }
.widget__nav li a:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); }
.widget__nav li.is-current a { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; }
.widget--cta .widget__phone { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; margin: .25rem 0 1rem; }
.widget--cta .widget__phone a { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Steps / How it works ------------------------------------------ */
.steps { list-style: none; counter-reset: step; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 1.75rem; }
.step { position: relative; padding: 2rem 1.75rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.section--navy .step { background: var(--color-navy-700); border-color: var(--color-navy-600); }
.step__num { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.step__title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.section--navy .step__title { color: #fff; }
.step__text { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .96rem; margin: 0; }
.section--navy .step__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

/* ---------- Insights cards & topic filter --------------------------------- */
.card__media { display: block; margin: -2rem -2rem 1.25rem; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
.card__media img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.card:hover .card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.card__tag {
	align-self: flex-start; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .6rem;
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-gold-dark); background: var(--color-cream); border-radius: 100px; padding: .3rem .75rem;
}
.card__tag:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; }

.topic-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.topic-filter__chip {
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-body);
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: 100px; padding: .5rem 1.1rem; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.topic-filter__chip:hover { border-color: var(--color-navy); color: var(--color-navy); }
.topic-filter__chip.is-active { background: var(--color-navy); border-color: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Vacancies ----------------------------------------------------- */
.vacancy-count {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
	padding: .45rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.4);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem;
	letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a5f23;
}
.vacancy-count__dot { position: relative; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-gold); }
.vacancy-count__dot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--color-gold); animation: pfPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vacancy-count__dot::after { animation: none; opacity: 0; } }

.vacancy-list { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; max-width: 920px; margin-inline: auto; }
.vacancy-card {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.75rem 2rem; transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.vacancy-card::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.vacancy-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }
.vacancy-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.vacancy-card__body { flex: 1 1 320px; }
.vacancy-card__title { margin: 0 0 .6rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.vacancy-card__title a { color: var(--color-navy); }
.vacancy-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.vacancy-meta { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 .75rem; }
.vacancy-meta li {
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-navy);
	background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: 100px; padding: .25rem .8rem;
}
.vacancy-card__summary { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .96rem; margin: 0; }
.vacancy-card__closing { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin: .6rem 0 0; }
.vacancy-card__action { flex-shrink: 0; }
.vacancy-empty { text-align: center; color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
/* Single vacancy — premium hero. */
.vacancy-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-700) 60%, var(--color-navy-600) 100%); }
.vacancy-hero__glow { position: absolute; right: -5%; top: -42%; width: 500px; height: 500px; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.2), transparent 62%); }
.vacancy-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 840px; }
.vacancy-hero .page-hero__crumbs { display: flex; gap: .4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vacancy-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.vacancy-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: .25rem 0 0; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.vacancy-hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 60ch; margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }
.vacancy-facts { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.85rem 0 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; }
.vacancy-facts li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius: 100px; padding: .5rem 1.05rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; color: #fff; }
.vacancy-facts svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; fill: none; stroke: var(--color-gold); stroke-width: 1.7; }
.vacancy-hero__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.1rem; }
.vacancy-hero__closing { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.vacancy-hero__closing svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; fill: none; stroke: var(--color-gold); stroke-width: 1.7; }
.vacancy-hero__closing strong { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); }

.vacancy-apply { margin-top: 2rem; }
.vacancy-details { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .85rem; }
.vacancy-details li { display: grid; gap: .1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); padding-bottom: .85rem; }
.vacancy-details li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.vacancy-details strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-muted); }
.vacancy-details span { color: var(--color-ink); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.vacancy-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
	.vacancy-card__body { flex-basis: auto; }
	.vacancy-card .vacancy-meta { justify-content: center; }
	.vacancy-card__action { width: 100%; }
	.vacancy-card__action .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Pre-footer CTA ------------------------------------------------ */
.prefooter { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-footer) 0%, var(--color-footer-700) 58%, var(--color-footer-900) 100%); }
.prefooter::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent); }
.prefooter__glow { position: absolute; right: -4%; top: -120%; width: 460px; height: 460px; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.30), transparent 62%); }
.prefooter__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-block: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

.prefooter__lead { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.3rem; flex: 1 1 380px; min-width: 0; }
.prefooter__icon { position: relative; flex: none; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); color: var(--color-gold); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(192,160,98,.45); }
.prefooter__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--color-gold); animation: pfPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pfPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .55; } 70%, 100% { transform: scale(1.55); opacity: 0; } }
.prefooter__icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.prefooter .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.prefooter h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.22; max-width: 28ch; }

.prefooter__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); flex-wrap: wrap; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.prefooter__call { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; color: #fff; }
.prefooter__call-ico { flex: none; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: var(--color-gold);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.prefooter__call:hover .prefooter__call-ico { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.prefooter__call-ico svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.prefooter__call-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.prefooter__call-label { font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.prefooter__call-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); color: #fff; transition: color var(--transition); }
.prefooter__call:hover .prefooter__call-num { color: var(--color-gold); }
.prefooter__divider { width: 1px; height: 46px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }

.prefooter__cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.prefooter__cta:hover { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.32); }
.prefooter__cta .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.prefooter__cta:hover .ico { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Footer -------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); font-size: .94rem;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-footer) 0%, var(--color-footer-900) 100%); }
.site-footer::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -6%; bottom: -12%; width: 520px; height: 520px; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.10), transparent 62%); }
.site-footer::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -8%; top: -10%; width: 380px; height: 380px; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,58,99,.5), transparent 65%); }
.site-footer > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); transition: color var(--transition); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: 2.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
/* Logo has navy text + gold mark on transparent; a light chip keeps the
   navy wordmark legible on the dark blue footer. */
.footer__logo { max-height: 60px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
	background: #fff; padding: .7rem .95rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.22); }
.footer__about { line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; max-width: 32ch; }
.footer__heading { font-family: var(--font-head); color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: .75rem; }
.footer__heading::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 30px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), rgba(192,160,98,.2)); }

.footer__menu, .footer__contact { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.footer__menu li a { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: .12rem 0; }
.footer__menu li a::before { content: ""; width: 0; height: 1.5px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--color-gold); transition: width var(--transition), margin-right var(--transition); }
.footer__menu li a:hover::before { width: 12px; margin-right: 8px; }
.footer__menu li a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__more { color: var(--color-gold) !important; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; }
.footer__more::before { background: currentColor; }

.footer__contact { gap: .85rem; }
.footer__contact li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.footer__contact a { font-size: 1rem; }
.footer__ico { flex: none; width: 36px; height: 36px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: var(--color-gold);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.footer__ico svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.7; }
.footer__contact li:hover .footer__ico, .footer__primary-office:hover .footer__ico { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); border-color: var(--color-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.footer__primary-office { margin-top: 1.4rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer__primary-office strong { color: #fff; display: block; margin-bottom: .25rem; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.footer__primary-office p { margin: 0; }

.footer__brand .social-links { margin-top: .4rem; gap: .65rem; }
.footer__brand .social-links a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: 50%; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.footer__brand .social-links a:hover { background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer__bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding-block: 2rem; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer__legal { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer__legal a { font-size: .85rem; }

/* ---------- Back to top --------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
	position: fixed; right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); bottom: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); z-index: 70;
	width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px);
	transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* ---------- Modal (quick enquiry) ----------------------------------------- */
.modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 1.5rem; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease; }
.modal.is-open { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; }
.modal__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(15,22,42,.62); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.modal__dialog {
	position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(560px, 100%); max-height: calc(100vh - 3rem); overflow-y: auto;
	background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
	transform: translateY(18px) scale(.98); transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.modal.is-open .modal__dialog { transform: none; }
.modal__close { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 0; background: var(--color-cream); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--color-navy); cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.modal__close:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; }
.modal__close svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.modal__head { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-right: 2.5rem; }
.modal__head h2 { margin: .2rem 0 0; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); }
.modal__intro { color: var(--color-muted); margin: .6rem 0 0; }
body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Premium enquiry dialog — navy panel with gold accents. */
.modal__dialog--premium {
	width: min(720px, 100%);
	background:
		radial-gradient(620px 300px at 85% -10%, rgba(192,160,98,.18), transparent 65%),
		linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-700) 55%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
	border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.28);
	box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(8,12,26,.75);
}
.modal__dialog--premium::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}
.modal__dialog--premium .modal__head h2 { color: #fff; }
.modal__dialog--premium .modal__intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.modal__dialog--premium .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }
.modal__dialog--premium .modal__close {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.modal__dialog--premium .modal__close:hover { background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); }

/* ---------- Utilities ----------------------------------------------------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }
.section-cta { margin-top: 2.5rem; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------------------------------------------------- */
/* The detailed "Call us today" block only fits comfortably on wide screens. */
@media (max-width: 1300px) {
	.header__phone { display: none; } /* number remains in the top bar */
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
	.footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
/* Switch to the mobile drawer: 8 top-level items + brand + CTA need ~1200px to
   sit inline comfortably, so collapse to the hamburger below that. */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
	.nav-toggle { display: flex; }
	/* The drawer lives inside the header's stacking context (z 60), so the
	   body-level backdrop (z 90) would paint over it — lift the header. */
	.site-header { z-index: 95; }
	.header__inner { gap: 1rem; }

	/* Premium navy drawer ------------------------------------------------- */
	.primary-nav {
		position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(90vw, 400px);
		display: flex; flex-direction: column;
		background: linear-gradient(168deg, var(--color-navy-700) 0%, var(--color-navy) 52%, #0f1830 100%);
		color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
		transform: translateX(102%); visibility: hidden;
		transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), visibility .45s;
		z-index: 100; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;
		box-shadow: -28px 0 70px rgba(8,13,28,.5);
	}
	.primary-nav::before {
		content: ""; position: absolute; top: -18%; right: -35%; width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%;
		background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.18), rgba(192,160,98,0) 70%); pointer-events: none;
	}
	.primary-nav::after {
		content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -14%; left: -30%; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%;
		background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,58,99,.55), rgba(42,58,99,0) 70%); pointer-events: none;
	}
	.primary-nav.is-open { transform: none; visibility: visible; }

	/* Drawer head: brand + close */
	.drawer__head {
		display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
		padding: 1.05rem 1.4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
		position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: none;
	}
	.drawer__brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; min-width: 0; }
	.drawer__logo { max-height: 42px; width: auto; }
	.drawer__brand-name {
		font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #fff;
		letter-spacing: -.01em; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
	}
	.drawer__close {
		flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
		background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; cursor: pointer;
		transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
	}
	.drawer__close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
	.drawer__close:hover { background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: rotate(90deg); }

	/* Drawer body: the menu itself */
	.drawer__body { display: block; flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; padding: .6rem 1.4rem 1.25rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
	.primary-nav .primary-menu { flex-direction: column; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 0; }
	.primary-nav .menu-item {
		position: static; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
		display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center;
	}
	.primary-nav .menu-link {
		padding: 1rem 0; width: 100%; white-space: normal;
		color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: 1.02rem;
	}
	.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item > .menu-link::after { display: none; } /* desktop underline */
	.primary-nav .menu-link:hover,
	.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item:hover > .menu-link,
	.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-item > .menu-link,
	.primary-nav > .primary-menu > .menu-item.current-menu-ancestor > .menu-link { color: var(--color-gold); }
	.primary-nav .menu-caret { display: none; } /* the accordion button has its own chevron */

	/* Accordion toggle */
	.submenu-toggle {
		display: grid; place-items: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
		background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
		color: var(--color-gold); cursor: pointer;
		transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
	}
	.submenu-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s ease; }
	.menu-item.is-expanded > .submenu-toggle { background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); }
	.menu-item.is-expanded > .submenu-toggle svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

	/* Submenus collapse into animated accordions */
	.primary-nav .sub-menu, .primary-nav .menu-item.has-mega > .sub-menu,
	.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega {
		grid-column: 1 / -1;
		position: static; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: 0; border-radius: 0;
		min-width: 0; width: auto; display: block; background: transparent;
		max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; padding: 0;
		transition: max-height .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), opacity .3s ease, visibility .45s;
	}
	.primary-nav .menu-item.is-expanded > .sub-menu,
	.primary-nav .has-mega-cards.is-expanded > .mega {
		max-height: 70vh; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; padding-bottom: 1rem;
	}
	.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link {
		color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: .95rem; padding: .55rem 0 .55rem 1rem;
		border-left: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.4); border-radius: 0;
	}
	.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link::after { display: none; }
	.primary-nav .sub-menu .menu-link:hover { background: transparent; color: #fff; padding-left: 1rem; }

	/* Mega panel becomes a simple gold-rail link list */
	/* Desktop :hover/:focus-within rules re-centre the mega with translateX(-50%)
	   at higher specificity — neutralise that inside the drawer. */
	.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
	.primary-nav .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu,
	.primary-nav .has-mega-cards:hover > .mega,
	.primary-nav .has-mega-cards:focus-within > .mega { transform: none; }
	.primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega.mega--has-promo { display: block; width: auto; grid-template-columns: none; }
	.mega__grid, .mega--has-promo .mega__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
	.mega__main { padding: 0; }
	.mega__promo { display: none; } /* keep the drawer compact */
	.mega-card { padding: .55rem 0 .55rem 1rem; border-left: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.4); border-radius: 0; background: transparent; }
	.mega-card:hover { background: transparent; transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
	.mega-card__icon { display: none; }
	.mega-card__title { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
	.mega-card:hover .mega-card__title { color: #fff; }
	.mega-card__text { display: none; }
	.mega__all { border-top: 0; padding: .55rem 0 0 1rem; margin: 0; color: var(--color-gold); }
	.mega__all:hover { color: #fff; }

	/* Drawer foot: CTA + direct contact + socials */
	.drawer__foot {
		display: block; flex: none; position: relative; z-index: 1;
		padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem calc(1.2rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
		border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); background: rgba(10,16,33,.45);
	}
	.drawer__cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
	.drawer__contact { margin-top: 1rem; display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
	.drawer__contact a {
		display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; padding: .3rem 0;
		color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: .92rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500;
	}
	.drawer__contact a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
	.drawer__contact svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; color: var(--color-gold); }
	.drawer__social { margin-top: 1.1rem; gap: .6rem; }
	.drawer__social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius: 50%; }
	.drawer__social a:hover { background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); }

	/* Staggered entrance for menu items + foot */
	.primary-nav .primary-menu > .menu-item, .drawer__foot {
		opacity: 0; transform: translateX(26px);
		transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
	}
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item, .primary-nav.is-open .drawer__foot { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .1s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .15s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .2s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .25s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .3s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .35s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: .4s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .primary-menu > .menu-item:nth-child(n+8) { transition-delay: .45s; }
	.primary-nav.is-open .drawer__foot { transition-delay: .35s; }

	.nav-backdrop {
		position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(10,16,33,.55);
		backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
		opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition); z-index: 90;
	}
	.nav-backdrop.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

	@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
		.primary-nav, .primary-nav .primary-menu > .menu-item, .drawer__foot,
		.primary-nav .sub-menu, .primary-nav .has-mega-cards > .mega { transition: none; transform: none; }
	}
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
	.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 2.5rem; }
	.stat + .stat::before { display: none; }
	/* Contact: stack the form above the aside; aside cards pair up on tablets. */
	.contact-x__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.contact-x__aside { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: start; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
	.contact-x__aside { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
	.topbar { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.split, .contact-grid, .grid--2, .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.split--rev .split__media { order: 0; }
	.footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
	.prefooter__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
	.prefooter__lead { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; flex-basis: auto; }
	.prefooter__actions { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
	.prefooter__divider { display: none; }
	/* Compact CTA: a pulsing gold enquiry bubble — the full pill doesn't fit
	   next to the brand + hamburger, and a bare arrow reads as nothing. */
	.header__cta span, .header__cta .header__cta-arrow { display: none; }
	.header__cta {
		position: relative; width: 46px; height: 46px; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%;
		flex: none; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(169,136,63,.35);
	}
	.header__cta::after {
		content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
		border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold); pointer-events: none;
		animation: pfPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
	}
	.header__cta .header__cta-mark { display: block; width: 21px; height: 21px; }
	.header__cta:hover { transform: none; }
	@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
		.header__cta::after { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
	}
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
	.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	/* Stats stay 2×2 on phones — one long column reads badly. */
	.stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem .75rem; }
	.stat { padding: .5rem .5rem; }
	body { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   MOBILE CENTRING — most visitors browse on phones, so headings, heroes,
   cards and standalone actions centre below 640px. Running prose inside
   accordions/articles stays left-aligned for readability.
   ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	/* Section heads & heroes */
	.section-head { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
	.hero__inner { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
	.hero__eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
	.hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
	.hero__sub { margin-inline: auto; }

	/* Split layouts (value prop etc.) */
	.split__content { text-align: center; }

	/* Card-style components */
	.xp-card, .step, .card { text-align: center; }
	.xp-card__icon { margin-inline: auto; }

	/* Bands */
	.impact-band__content { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
	.fixed-feature__card { text-align: center; }
	.faqx__intro { text-align: center; }
	.faqx__help { justify-content: center; }

	/* Archive heroes (Expertise / Team / Careers) + generic page heroes */
	.expertise-hero__inner, .page-hero .container, .cplx-hero .container { text-align: center; }
	.expertise-hero h1, .expertise-hero__sub { margin-inline: auto; }
	.expertise-hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
	.expertise-hero__stats { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
	.expertise-hero__stats li { align-items: center; }
	.expertise-hero__stat-num::after { margin-inline: auto; }
	.page-hero__crumbs { justify-content: center; }

	/* Article share row */
	.article-share { justify-content: center; }

	/* Contact aside offices */
	.office-block { text-align: center; }
	.contact-x__head { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
	.contact-x__head .lead { margin-inline: auto; }
	.contact-x__card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
	.contact-x__card-title { text-align: center; }
	.contact-x__card-title::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

	/* Vacancy hero */
	.vacancy-hero__inner { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
	.vacancy-hero__sub { margin-inline: auto; }
	.vacancy-facts { justify-content: center; }
	.vacancy-hero__actions { justify-content: center; }

	/* Archive editorial blocks */
	.exp-intro__grid { text-align: center; }
	.exp-cat__head { text-align: center; }
	.insight-feature__body { text-align: center; align-items: center; }

	/* Footer */
	.footer__top { text-align: center; }
	.footer__heading { padding-bottom: .85rem; }
	.footer__heading::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
	.footer__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
	.footer__brand .social-links { justify-content: center; }
	.footer__contact li { justify-content: center; }
	.footer__primary-office { justify-content: center; text-align: center; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
	.footer__bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
	.footer__legal { justify-content: center; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE PAGE
   ========================================================================= */
.cplx-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.cplx-hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 640px; margin: 1rem 0 0; }
.cplx-note {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; margin-top: 1.6rem;
	padding: .6rem 1.1rem .6rem .8rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.4);
	color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.cplx-note svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--color-gold); flex: none; }

/* Process steps ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.cplx-steps {
	list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
	counter-reset: none;
}
.cplx-step {
	position: relative; background: var(--color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.4rem 1.6rem 1.7rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.cplx-step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(192,160,98,.5); }
.cplx-step__num {
	position: absolute; top: -1.05rem; left: 1.6rem;
	width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; border-radius: 50%;
	display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--color-navy); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.cplx-step__ico {
	display: grid; place-items: center; width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 12px;
	background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cplx-step__ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.cplx-step h3 { margin: 0 0 .25rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.cplx-step__meta { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--color-gold-dark); margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.cplx-step p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-body); font-size: .96rem; }

/* Body + sidebar ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.cplx-prose .cplx-h {
	position: relative; padding-left: 1rem; margin-top: 2.2em; font-size: 1.5rem;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.cplx-prose .cplx-h:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.cplx-prose h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-navy-700); margin-top: 1.4em; }
.cplx-prose :target { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem); }
.cplx-toc__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: toc; }
.cplx-toc__list li { counter-increment: toc; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.cplx-toc__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.cplx-toc__list a {
	display: flex; gap: .6rem; padding: .55rem 0; color: var(--color-body);
	font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.4; transition: color .2s ease;
}
.cplx-toc__list a::before { content: counter(toc); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold-dark); flex: none; }
.cplx-toc__list a:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }

@media (max-width: 800px) {
	.cplx-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
	.cplx-step { padding-top: 2rem; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   CLIENT-CARE CALLOUT (About page → Complaints)
   ========================================================================= */
.client-care {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
	background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.client-care__body { flex: 1 1 360px; }
.client-care__body .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold-dark); display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.client-care__body h2 { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem); }
.client-care__body p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-body); max-width: 52ch; }
.client-care .btn { flex: none; white-space: nowrap; }
/* Keep the button readable inside .prose (which restyles links). */
.prose .client-care .btn { color: var(--color-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.prose .client-care .btn:hover { color: #fff; }
.client-care__body p { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================================
   SINGLE VACANCY — premium careers layout
   ========================================================================= */
.vacancy-hero--premium::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent); z-index: 2; }
.vacancy-hero__glow--2 { right: auto; left: -8%; top: auto; bottom: -55%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,58,99,.55), transparent 64%); }
.vacancy-hero__badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .35rem .85rem;
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.4); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.vacancy-hero__dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-gold); position: relative; }
.vacancy-hero__dot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--color-gold); animation: pfPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
.vacancy-facts li { backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.vacancy-facts li:hover { background: rgba(192,160,98,.16); border-color: rgba(192,160,98,.5); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Layout + lead ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.vacancy-layout { align-items: start; }
.vacancy-main { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.role-lead { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.9vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-ink); font-weight: 400;
	padding-left: 1.1rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold); }
.role-lead p { margin: 0; }

/* Role blocks ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.role-block { background: var(--color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.role-block:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(192,160,98,.45); }
.role-block__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.role-block__head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.3vw, 1.65rem); }
.role-block__icon { flex: none; width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 13px; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.role-block__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.role-block__icon--light { background: rgba(192,160,98,.16); border-color: rgba(192,160,98,.4); color: var(--color-gold); }

.role-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .85rem; }
.role-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.4rem; color: var(--color-body); line-height: 1.55; }
/* Plain bullet markers (client request). */
.role-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: .35rem; top: .62em; width: .42rem; height: .42rem; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-gold); border: 0; }
.role-list li::after { content: none; }
.role-list ul { list-style: none; margin: .55rem 0 0; padding-left: 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }

/* Perks grid -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.perks { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.perk { display: flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
	border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.perk:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.perk__icon { flex: none; width: 2.3rem; height: 2.3rem; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.perk__icon svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.perk__text { color: var(--color-body); line-height: 1.5; font-size: .96rem; }

/* Apply panel ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.apply-panel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem);
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-700) 60%, var(--color-navy-600) 100%); }
.apply-panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent); }
.apply-panel__glow { position: absolute; right: -8%; top: -60%; width: 360px; height: 360px; pointer-events: none;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,160,98,.22), transparent 64%); }
.apply-panel__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.apply-panel h2 { color: #fff; margin: .9rem 0 .5rem; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem); }
.apply-panel__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.apply-panel__text p { margin: 0; }

/* Sidebar: glance + share ------------------------------------------------- */
.vac-glance__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.vac-glance__list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
.vac-glance__ico { flex: none; width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-line); color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.vac-glance__ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.vac-glance__meta { display: grid; gap: .05rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.vac-glance__meta strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-muted); }
.vac-glance__meta span { color: var(--color-ink); font-weight: 500; }

.vac-share__row { display: flex; gap: .6rem; }
.vac-share__btn { width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
	background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-line); color: var(--color-navy);
	transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.vac-share__btn:hover { background: var(--color-gold); border-color: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vac-share__btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

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

/* =========================================================================
   INSIGHTS ARCHIVE — magazine layout
   ========================================================================= */
.insight-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem 2rem;
	margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
.insight-head__intro .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.insight-head__intro h2 { margin: 0; }
/* The shared topic-filter is centered by default; left/right-align it in the header. */
.insight-head .topic-filter { margin: 0; justify-content: flex-end; }

.insight-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 310px; gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start; }
.insight-main { min-width: 0; }
.insight-list { display: grid; gap: 1.35rem; }

.insight-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; background: var(--color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.insight-row:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(192,160,98,.4); }
.insight-row__media { display: block; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-cream-2); }
.insight-row__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 180px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.insight-row:hover .insight-row__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.insight-row__body { padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem; }
.insight-row__title { margin: .15rem 0 0; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.9vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.25; }
.insight-row__title a { color: var(--color-navy); transition: color var(--transition); }
.insight-row__title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.insight-row__excerpt { margin: 0; color: var(--color-body); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.insight-row__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: .5rem; }
.insight-row__meta { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--color-muted); font-family: var(--font-head); letter-spacing: .01em; }
.insight-row__more { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--color-gold-dark); white-space: nowrap;
	transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.insight-row__more:hover { color: var(--color-navy); }
.insight-row .card__tag { align-self: flex-start; position: static; }

.insight-empty { color: var(--color-muted); background: #fff; border: 1px dashed var(--color-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 2.5rem; text-align: center; }

/* Sidebar */
.insight-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem); display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.topic-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .2rem; }
.topic-list li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line); }
.topic-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .7rem 0; color: var(--color-ink);
	font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; transition: color var(--transition); }
.topic-list a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.topic-list__count { flex: none; min-width: 1.7rem; height: 1.7rem; padding: 0 .5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	display: inline-grid; place-items: center; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-gold-dark);
	background: rgba(192,160,98,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(192,160,98,.35); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.topic-list a:hover .topic-list__count { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-navy); border-color: var(--color-gold); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.insight-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.insight-aside { position: static; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
	.insight-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
	.insight-head .topic-filter { justify-content: center; }
	.insight-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.insight-row__media img { min-height: 200px; }
	.insight-aside { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Cookie consent banner (client request 2026-06-20) ───────────────── */
.cookie-consent { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1200; background: var(--color-ink, #0f162a); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25); transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform .3s ease; }
.cookie-consent.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-consent__inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; }
.cookie-consent__text { margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); flex: 1 1 380px; }
.cookie-consent__text a { color: var(--color-gold, #c9a24b); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-consent__actions { display: flex; gap: .6rem; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.cookie-consent__btn { padding: .55rem 1.25rem; font-size: .85rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.cookie-consent__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; text-align: center; }
	.cookie-consent__actions { justify-content: center; }
}

/* Testimonials → reviews link CTA (e.g. Google). */
.testimonials__reviews-cta { margin-top: 2rem; text-align: center; }