@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700;9..144,900&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');


:root {
  --ink:        #faf8f5;       /* Body Background (light warm paper) */
  --ink-2:      #ffffff;       /* Card/Header Background (pure white) */
  --ink-3:      #f5efe6;       /* Subtle warm background highlight */
  --cream:      #1c1917;       /* Body Text color (dark charcoal) */
  --cream-dim:  #44403c;       /* Muted text color (stone slate) */
  --paper:      #fdfbf9;       /* Light paper color */
  --gold:       #c8a24a;       /* Champagne Gold / Brand accent */
  --gold-soft:  #e3c989;       /* Lighter gold for hovers */
  --gold-deep:  #a07e2e;       /* Deep gold for text contrast */
  --rust:       #b5602f;       /* Accent rust color */
  --muted:      #78716c;       /* Muted text */
  --muted-2:    #57534e;       /* Muted-2 text */
  --line: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.3);
  --line-soft:  rgba(28,25,23,0.1); /* Subtle dark border lines */
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --cream-soft: #d9cfc0;
  --dark-bg-2:  #2e2824;
  --dark-bg-3:  #221d19;
  --muted-3: #9a8f80;
  --black:      #000000;

  --shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(28,25,23,0.06); /* Premium subtle shadow */
  --radius: 4px;

  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Space Grotesk', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --container: 1600px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --t: 0.45s var(--ease);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; position: relative; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 96px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--cream);
  background: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t); }
ul { list-style: none; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
@media (max-width: 768px){ .container { padding: 0 20px; } }

/* ---------- TYPE ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-deep); }

h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--cream); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

.section { padding: 45px 0; position: relative; }
.section--cream { background: var(--paper); color: var(--cream); }
.section--cream h2, .section--cream h3, .section--cream h4 { color: var(--cream); }
.section--cream .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.section--cream .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-deep); }

/* Editorial Alternating Dark Sections */
.section--ink { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }
.section--ink h2, .section--ink h3, .section--ink h4 { color: var(--ink); }
.section--ink .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.section--ink .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold); }
.section--ink p { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.section--ink .practice-row { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.section--ink .p-title { color: var(--ink); }
.section--ink .p-desc { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.section--ink .p-num { color: var(--muted-3); }

@media (max-width: 768px){ .section { padding: 30px 0; } }

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 20px; text-align: center; }
.section-head .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px); }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; margin-top: 8px; max-width: 620px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section--cream .section-head p { color: var(--muted-2); }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 34px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: var(--t); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn i { transition: transform var(--t); font-size: 13px; }
.btn:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white); }

.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.btn-primary { background: var(--brand); color: var(--white); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brand-d); transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white); }

.btn-accent { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.btn-accent:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white); }

.section--cream .btn-ghost { color: var(--cream); border-color: rgba(28,25,23,0.18); }
.section--cream .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; padding: 26px 0; transition: var(--t); }
.site-header.scrolled { padding: 14px 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.header-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header-logo { height: 52px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.header-logo img { height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 200px; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px; color: var(--cream); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.brand-sub { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-top: 4px; }
.header-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.header-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.header-social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); color: var(--cream-dim); font-size: 14px; transition: var(--t); }
.header-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.header-social a.disabled { opacity: 0.35; pointer-events: none; }
.header-cta { display: inline-flex; }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .header-social, .header-cta { display: none; } }

.mobile-toggle { display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 10px; z-index: 1001; }
.mobile-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--cream); transition: var(--t); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1){ transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2){ opacity: 0; }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3){ transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .mobile-toggle { display: flex; } }

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
.site-nav { position: fixed; top: 92px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 999; transition: var(--t); }
.site-nav.scrolled { top: 70px; }
.nav-inner { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 4px; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream-dim); transition: var(--t); }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.nav-link .caret { font-size: 9px; transition: var(--t); }
@media (min-width: 1201px){
  .nav-item:hover .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .nav-dropdown { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding: 10px; min-width: 220px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--t); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}
.nav-dropdown a { display: block; padding: 11px 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-dim); letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: var(--t); }
.nav-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); padding-left: 22px; }

.menu-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(28,25,23,0.4); z-index: 997; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--t); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.menu-backdrop.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-menu { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(88%, 340px); background: var(--ink-2); z-index: 999; padding: 96px 28px 40px; box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); transform: translateX(100%); transition: var(--t); overflow-y: auto; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu .nav-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
.mobile-menu .nav-link { padding: 15px 4px; color: var(--cream); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 15px; justify-content: space-between; }
.mobile-menu .nav-dropdown { position: static !important; opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important; transform: none !important; box-shadow: none; background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 0 0 10px 14px; display: none; }
.mobile-menu .nav-item.open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
.mobile-menu .nav-item.open .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
@media (max-width: 1200px){
  .site-nav .nav-inner { display: none; }
  .site-nav { position: static; top: 0; }
  .mobile-menu { display: block; }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--ink); overflow: hidden; padding: 170px 0 90px; }
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 500px at 85% 30%, rgba(200,162,74,0.12), transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(600px 400px at 15% 80%, rgba(37,99,168,0.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-grid-lines { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line-soft) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-soft) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 100px 100px; opacity: 0.25; mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, var(--black), transparent 70%); }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; width: 100%; }
.hero-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.hero-eyebrow .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold-deep); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(200,162,74,0.18); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.1vw, 35px); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--hero-heading-color, var(--cream)); white-space: nowrap; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 500; }
.hero .lead { color: var(--cream-dim); font-size: 20px; max-width: 600px; margin: 30px 0 40px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-meta { display: flex; gap: 50px; margin-top: 64px; padding-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.hero-meta .m-item .m-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 40px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold-deep); line-height: 1; }
.hero-meta .m-item .m-lbl { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; }

.hero-visual { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.hero-image-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; aspect-ratio: 4/5; cursor: pointer; }
.hero-image-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(28,25,23,0.12); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); position: relative; z-index: 2; background: var(--ink-2); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.hero-image-frame:hover img { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.hero-image-border { position: absolute; top: -16px; right: -16px; bottom: 16px; left: 16px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius); z-index: 1; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-image-border { transform: translate(-8px, 8px); }
.hero-floating-card { position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: -40px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.35); padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(28,25,23,0.08); z-index: 3; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes float { 0% { transform: translateY(0px); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } 100% { transform: translateY(0px); } }
.hero-floating-card i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.1); width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.hero-floating-card .card-title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cream); }
.hero-floating-card .card-subtitle { display: block; font-size: 10px; color: var(--cream-dim); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 1px; }

.hero-scroll { position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 28px; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-scroll .bar { width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--muted); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-scroll .bar::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 30%; background: var(--gold); animation: slide 2.4s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes slide { 0% { transform: translateX(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateX(330%); } }

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero { padding: 150px 0 60px; }
  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; text-align: center; }
  .hero h1 { white-space: normal; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-meta { justify-content: center; gap: 35px; }
  .hero-floating-card { left: 10px; bottom: -15px; }
  .hero-scroll { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-image-frame { max-width: 360px; }
}

/* ---------- NOTIF BAR ---------- */
.notif-bar { background: var(--gold); color: var(--cream); padding: 11px 0; overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.notif-bar .nt-track { display: flex; gap: 40px; white-space: nowrap; width: max-content; animation: ntscroll 65s linear infinite; }
.notif-bar:hover .nt-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.notif-bar .nt-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.notif-bar .nt-item .tag { font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 11px; border: 1px solid rgba(28,25,23,0.3); padding: 2px 10px; }
@keyframes ntscroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- MANIFESTO / ABOUT ---------- */
.about { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.about-figure { position: relative; }
.about-figure img { width: 100%; height: 560px; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(0.1) contrast(1.01); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.about-figure .frame { position: absolute; inset: -18px -18px 40px -18px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); z-index: -1; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.about-figure .stamp { position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: -30px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); padding: 22px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.about-figure .stamp .n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 46px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 500; }
.about-figure .stamp .l { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; }
.about-body p { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.about-body .lede { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-list { margin-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.about-list .row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 15px; color: var(--cream-dim); }
.about-list .row i { color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } .about-figure img { height: 420px; } .about-figure .stamp { left: 16px; bottom: 16px; } .about-figure .frame { inset: -10px -10px 20px -10px; } }

/* ---------- PRACTICE INDEX (services as editorial list) ---------- */
.practice { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.practice-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 30px;
  padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--t); position: relative;
}
.practice-row::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: var(--t); }
.practice-row:hover { padding-left: 30px; }
.practice-row:hover::before { width: 4px; }
.practice-row .p-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--muted-3); font-weight: 400; transition: var(--t); }
.practice-row:hover .p-num { color: var(--gold); }
.practice-row .p-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); transition: var(--t); }
.practice-row .p-desc { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-top: 8px; max-width: 60ch; font-weight: 300; }
.practice-row .p-go { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 16px; transition: var(--t); flex-shrink: 0; }
.practice-row:hover .p-go { background: var(--gold); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.practice-row:hover .p-title { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 720px){ .practice-row { grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr; gap: 16px; } .practice-row .p-go { display: none; } }

/* ---------- INDUSTRIES (chips) ---------- */
.ind-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.ind-cell { background: var(--white); padding: 20px 20px; transition: var(--t); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
.ind-cell:hover { background: var(--ink-3); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ind-cell i { font-size: 26px; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ind-cell h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--cream); }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .ind-wrap { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---------- APPROACH (why us, numbered editorial) ---------- */
.approach { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.approach-cell { padding: 24px 20px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); transition: var(--t); background: var(--ink-2); }
.approach-cell:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }
.approach-cell .a-no { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 16px; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: bold; }
.approach-cell .a-ic { font-size: 24px; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.approach-cell h3 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--cream); }
.approach-cell p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted-2); font-weight: 300; }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .approach-cell:nth-child(2n){ border-right: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .approach-cell { border-right: 0; } }

/* ---------- STATS ---------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.stat { padding: 16px 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.stat .s-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 64px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.stat .s-lbl { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-top: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 768px){ .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px 30px; } }

/* ---------- FEATURE / POST ---------- */
.posts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 36px; }
.post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: var(--t); background: var(--ink-2); padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.post .p-thumb { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.post .p-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(0.2); transition: var(--t); }
.post .p-thumb i { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: fit-content; height: fit-content; font-size: 40px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.post:hover .p-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: grayscale(0); }
.post .p-cat { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 22px 0 10px; font-weight: 500; }
.section--cream .post .p-cat { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.post h3 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--cream); }
.post p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted-2); font-weight: 300; flex: 1; }
.post .p-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: bold; }
.post .p-more i { transition: var(--t); }
.post:hover .p-more i { transform: translateX(5px); }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .posts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .posts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.quote { background: var(--dark-bg-3); padding: 50px 44px; }
.quote .q-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 70px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 0.6; display: block; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.quote p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 400; }
.quote .q-by { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.quote .q-av { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: var(--cream); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.quote .q-nm { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.quote .q-rl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cream-soft); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 768px){ .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta-band { text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); background: var(--ink-2); }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(700px 400px at 50% 0, rgba(200,162,74,0.08), transparent 60%); }
.cta-band > * { position: relative; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px); font-weight: 400; max-width: 18ch; margin: 0 auto 24px; color: var(--cream); }
.cta-band p { color: var(--cream-dim); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 40px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 300; }
.cta-band .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info .ci { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.contact-info .ci .ic { width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.contact-info .ci h4 { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 500; }
.contact-info .ci p { color: var(--cream); font-size: 16px; }
.form-card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form-card h3 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 30px; color: var(--cream); }
.field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select { width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: var(--t); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: 0; border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white); }
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--ink); }
.footer-top { padding: 90px 0 70px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 50px; }
.footer-brand h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--cream-soft); max-width: 320px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 26px; font-weight: 300; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 15px; transition: var(--t); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-social a.disabled { opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; font-weight: 500; }
.footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--cream-soft); padding: 7px 0; transition: var(--t); font-weight: 300; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-contact p { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 300; }
.footer-contact p i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 4px; width: 16px; }
.footer-bottom { padding: 26px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted-3); }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; } }

/* ---------- GENERIC CARD (cream panel for content blocks) ---------- */
.card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.section--cream .card { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--line-soft); }
.card .content-block { color: var(--cream-dim); }
.section--cream .card .content-block { color: var(--cream-dim); }

/* ---------- PAGE HEAD ---------- */
.page-head {
  padding: 180px 0 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--dark-bg-2) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.2);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.page-head::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-head::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 400px at 80% 20%, rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.15), transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(500px 300px at 15% 80%, rgba(37, 99, 168, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-head .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-head h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px); font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.page-head .crumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}
.page-head .crumb a { color: var(--gold); transition: color var(--t); }
.page-head .crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.page-head .crumb span { margin: 0 4px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }

/* ---------- CONTENT LAYOUT ---------- */
.layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.main-col { min-width: 0; }
.content-block { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.95; font-weight: 300; }
.content-block p { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.content-block h2, .content-block h3 { color: var(--cream); margin: 34px 0 16px; font-weight: 500; }
.content-block * { max-width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
.content-block table { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; overflow-x: auto !important; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.content-block img { max-width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; }
.side { position: sticky; top: 110px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.side-card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.side-card h4 { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 500; }
.side-list a { display: block; padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--ink-3); font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-dim); margin-bottom: 8px; border-left: 2px solid transparent; transition: var(--t); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.side-list a:hover, .side-list a.active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); border-left-color: var(--gold-deep); padding-left: 22px; }

/* Scroller containers for sidebar news feeds */
.side-news {
  max-height: 300px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 8px;
}
.side-news::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.side-news::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}
.side-news::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.side-news a { display: block; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-dim); }
.side-news a:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.side-news a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.side-news a .d { display: block; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; }

/* data grids */
.data-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.data-grid.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.data-card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding: 26px; transition: var(--t); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.data-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.data-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--cream); }
.data-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-dim); }
.link-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); color: var(--cream-dim); font-size: 15px; transition: var(--t); }
.link-list a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); padding-left: 6px; }
.link-list a i.fa-arrow-up-right-from-square { margin-left: auto; font-size: 13px; }
.article-row { display: flex; gap: 22px; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); background: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 18px; transition: var(--t); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.article-row:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.article-row .a-date { flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-right: 22px; }
.article-row .a-date .d { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold-deep); line-height: 1; }
.article-row .a-date .m { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }
.article-row h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--cream); }
.article-row p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-dim); }

/* ---------- ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.reveal { transform: translateY(30px); }
.reveal-left { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal-scale { transform: scale(0.95); }
.reveal.in, .reveal-left.in, .reveal-right.in, .reveal-scale.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.page-loader { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--ink); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2000; transition: opacity 0.5s, visibility 0.5s; }
.page-loader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.page-loader .spin { width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 2px solid var(--line-soft); border-top-color: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Back to Top Styling */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: var(--t);
  z-index: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(28,25,23,0.15);
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.alert { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.alert-ok { background: rgba(200,162,74,0.15); color: var(--gold-soft); border: 1px solid var(--gold); }

/* === UPDATES SECTION (full-width news & notifications) === */
.updates-section {
  background: var(--paper);
}

.updates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.update-card {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--t);
}

.update-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.update-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

.update-header i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(200,162,74,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.update-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.update-scroll {
  position: relative;
}

.update-scroll marquee {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.update-date {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 12px 0 4px;
}

.update-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-3);
  margin: 6px 0;
  transition: var(--t);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.update-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .update-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* ---------- ACCESSIBILITY ZOOM WIDGET ---------- */
.zoom-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 85px;
  right: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--t);
}
.zoom-widget:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}
.zoom-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--t);
}
.zoom-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
#zoom-reset {
  font-size: 13px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .zoom-widget {
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 20px;
  }
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE UTILITIES ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .data-grid, .data-grid.three { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .data-grid.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .article-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 20px; }
  .article-row .a-date { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .article-row .a-date .m { margin-top: 0; }
}