:root{
    --bg-dark:#12261F;
    --bg-dark-2:#0C1B15;
    --bg-light:#ECE6D6;
    --ink:#142019;
    --paper:#F6F2E7;
    --gold:#C6992F;
    --gold-soft:#D9B65A;
    --copper:#9A4F27;
    --line-on-dark:rgba(246,242,231,0.14);
    --line-on-light:rgba(20,32,25,0.12);
    --serif:'David Libre', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans:'Heebo', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  }
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]){
    /* Brand is intentionally fixed-palette; system dark mode keeps the same tones. */
  }
  :root[data-theme="dark"]{
    /* Same as default — the brand does not invert. */
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    *{animation-duration:0.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:0.001ms !important;}
  }
  body{
    font-family:var(--sans);
    background:var(--bg-light);
    color:var(--ink);
    overflow-x:hidden;
    padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);
    padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);
  }
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  section{position:relative;}
  .wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  #nav{
    position:sticky;top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);z-index:50;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    padding:22px clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
    background:var(--bg-dark);
    transition:background .4s ease, padding .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, backdrop-filter .4s ease;
  }
  #nav.scrolled{
    background:rgba(18,38,31,0.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    padding:12px clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .brand{
    font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:var(--paper);
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;letter-spacing:.2px;
  }
  .brand small{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:300;font-size:11px;color:var(--gold-soft);margin-top:2px;}
  .nav-links{display:flex;gap:34px;align-items:center;}
  .nav-links a{
    font-size:15px;color:var(--paper);opacity:.82;position:relative;padding:4px 0;transition:opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;right:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:1px;background:var(--gold);
    transition:width .3s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{opacity:1;}
  .nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--gold);color:var(--bg-dark-2);padding:10px 20px;border-radius:2px;
    font-weight:600;font-size:14px;transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;}
  .burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--paper);display:block;}
  #mobile-menu{
    display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:60;background:var(--bg-dark-2);
    flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:28px;
  }
  #mobile-menu.open{display:flex;}
  #mobile-menu a{color:var(--paper);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;}
  #mobile-menu .close-x{position:absolute;top:24px;left:24px;background:none;border:0;color:var(--paper);font-size:28px;cursor:pointer;}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  #hero{
    background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 100% 0%, #1B3229 0%, var(--bg-dark) 45%, var(--bg-dark-2) 100%);
    color:var(--paper);
    padding:40px 0 90px;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    --mx:70%;--my:20%;
  }
  #hero::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(480px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(198,153,47,0.10), transparent 65%);
    transition:background .1s linear;
  }
  #hero .hero-grid{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;
    min-height:66vh;
  }
  .eyebrow-line{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .eyebrow-line span.dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block;}
  h1{
    font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(32px,3.7vw,50px);
    line-height:1.14;
    max-width:none;
  }
  h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-soft);display:block;}
  .hero-sub{
    margin-top:26px;font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,19px);line-height:1.75;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.86);
    max-width:44ch;font-weight:300;
  }
  .hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:16px;margin-top:38px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-primary{
    background:var(--gold);color:var(--bg-dark-2);padding:15px 28px;border-radius:2px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
    transition:background .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(198,153,47,0.28);}
  .btn-ghost{
    border:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);color:var(--paper);padding:15px 24px;border-radius:2px;font-size:15px;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;transition:border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(198,153,47,0.08);}
  .hero-person{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:46px;
    opacity:0;animation:mark-fade .6s ease .7s forwards;
  }
  .hero-person img{
    width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 15%;
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .hero-person strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--paper);}
  .hero-person span{display:block;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);margin-top:2px;}
  .hero-trust{margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.55);}

  .hero-chart{position:relative;height:420px;}
  .hero-chart svg{width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible;}
  .chart-path{
    fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
    stroke-dasharray:900;stroke-dashoffset:900;
    animation:draw 2.1s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .3s forwards;
  }
  .chart-fill{opacity:0;animation:fillin 1.6s ease .9s forwards;}
  @keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0;}}
  @keyframes fillin{to{opacity:1;}}
  .milestone{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);animation:rise .6s ease forwards;}
  .milestone circle{fill:var(--bg-dark);stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:2;}
  .milestone text{fill:var(--paper);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;text-anchor:middle;}
  .milestone.m1{animation-delay:1.4s;}
  .milestone.m2{animation-delay:1.75s;}
  .milestone.m3{animation-delay:2.05s;}
  .milestone.m4{animation-delay:2.35s;}
  @keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}

  /* ---------- CURTAIN INTRO ---------- */
  #curtain{
    position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;background:var(--bg-dark-2);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:none;
    animation:curtain-out .6s cubic-bezier(.76,0,.24,1) .35s forwards;
  }
  #curtain .mark{
    font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--gold-soft);letter-spacing:.5px;opacity:0;
    animation:mark-fade .5s ease .15s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes curtain-out{to{transform:translateY(-100%);}}
  @keyframes mark-fade{to{opacity:1;}}

  /* ---------- REVEAL ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
  .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ---------- PARTNERS STRIP ---------- */
  #partners{background:var(--bg-dark-2);padding:34px 0;}
  .partners-inner{text-align:center;}
  .partners-label{color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.2px;margin-bottom:20px;}
  .partners-row{
    display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px 34px;
  }
  .partners-row span{
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.3px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.8);
    padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);
    transition:border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, opacity .55s ease, transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .partners-row.is-visible span{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.04s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.09s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.14s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.19s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.29s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.34s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.39s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(9){transition-delay:.44s;}
  .partners-row.is-visible span:nth-child(10){transition-delay:.49s;}
  .partners-row span:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);border-color:var(--gold);}

  /* ---------- SECTION HEADS ---------- */
  .section-pad{padding:clamp(44px,6vw,72px) 0;}
  /* light section right after another light section — don't double the gap */
  #process.section-pad, #about.section-pad, #articles.section-pad, #faq.section-pad, #contact.section-pad{padding-top:clamp(12px,2vw,24px);}
  .head-kicker{color:var(--copper);font-size:13px;margin-bottom:14px;font-weight:600;}
  .head-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px);max-width:34ch;line-height:1.24;}
  .head-desc{margin-top:18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;max-width:52ch;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.72);font-weight:300;}

  /* ---------- SERVICES (expandable cards) ---------- */
  #services{background:var(--bg-light);padding-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px);}
  .cards-grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;margin-top:36px;
    background:var(--line-on-light);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
  }
  #articles{background:var(--bg-light);}
  .articles-grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;margin-top:36px;
    background:var(--line-on-light);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
  }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px);position:relative;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);
    transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card,
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(1),
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s;}
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(2),
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.14s;}
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(3),
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.23s;}
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.32s;}
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.41s;}
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.5s;}
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.32s;}
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.41s;}
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.5s;}
  @media (max-width:1100px) and (min-width:901px){ .cards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  .article-kicker{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.3px;color:var(--gold-soft);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .card-icon{
    width:40px;height:40px;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:1.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .card-icon path, .card-icon circle{
    stroke-dasharray:120;stroke-dashoffset:120;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.1s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  }
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card .card-icon path,
  .cards-grid.is-visible .service-card .card-icon circle,
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card .card-icon path,
  .articles-grid.is-visible .service-card .card-icon circle{stroke-dashoffset:0;}
  .service-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .card-intro{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.82);font-weight:300;max-width:42ch;}
  .card-toggle{
    margin-top:22px;background:none;border:0;color:var(--gold-soft);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;cursor:pointer;padding:4px 0;
  }
  .card-toggle .chevron{display:inline-block;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);font-size:15px;}
  .card-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .card-detail{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.15,1);}
  .card-detail-inner{padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);margin-top:18px;}
  .card-detail-inner p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.8);font-weight:300;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .card-detail-inner ul{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;}
  .card-detail-inner li{
    font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid rgba(198,153,47,0.3);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:2px;
  }

  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  #process{background:var(--bg-light);color:var(--ink);}
  #process .head-desc{color:rgba(20,32,25,0.72);}
  .path-wrap{margin-top:44px;position:relative;}
  .path-line{position:absolute;top:19px;right:0;left:0;height:1px;background:var(--line-on-light);}
  .path-line-fill{position:absolute;top:19px;right:0;height:1px;background:var(--copper);width:0;transition:width 1.4s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.15,1);}
  .path-line-fill.is-visible{width:100%;}
  .path-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;position:relative;}
  .path-step{padding-top:56px;position:relative;}
  .path-step::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:8px;right:calc(50% - 12px);width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--bg-light);border:2px solid var(--line-on-light);transition:border-color .5s ease, background .5s ease;
  }
  .path-step.is-visible::before{border-color:var(--copper);background:var(--copper);}
  .path-step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:10px;text-align:center;}
  .path-step p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.68);text-align:center;font-weight:300;}

  /* ---------- ABOUT / PHOTO ---------- */
  #about{background:var(--bg-light);}
  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,380px) 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;margin-top:36px;}
  .photo-frame{
    position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;
    background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%, #2A4438 0%, var(--bg-dark) 60%, var(--bg-dark-2) 100%);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(198,153,47,0.35);
    opacity:0;transform:scale(.94);transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .about-grid.is-visible .photo-frame{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
  .photo-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 15%;}
  .about-text p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.78);margin-bottom:18px;max-width:56ch;font-weight:300;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .about-grid.is-visible .about-text p{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .about-grid.is-visible .about-text p:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.15s;}
  .about-grid.is-visible .about-text p:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.28s;}
  .about-grid.is-visible .about-text p:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.41s;}
  .about-text strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);}

  /* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
  #why{background:var(--bg-dark-2);color:var(--paper);}
  .quote-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;margin-top:36px;background:var(--line-on-dark);}
  .quote-card{
    background:var(--bg-dark-2);padding:36px 28px;border-top:2px solid transparent;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);
    transition:border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease, opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .quote-row.is-visible .quote-card{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .quote-row.is-visible .quote-card:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s;}
  .quote-row.is-visible .quote-card:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.17s;}
  .quote-row.is-visible .quote-card:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.29s;}
  .quote-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(198,153,47,0.05);}
  .quote-card p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.82);font-weight:300;}
  .pillar-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:14px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:.5px;}
  .quote-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:12px;}

  /* ---------- CLIENT REVIEWS ---------- */
  #reviews{background:var(--bg-light);}
  .reviews-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:36px;}
  .review-card{
    background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
    padding:32px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .reviews-row.is-visible .review-card{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .reviews-row.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.12s;}
  .reviews-row.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .review-mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:44px;line-height:.6;color:var(--gold);height:18px;}
  .review-card blockquote{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.8);font-weight:300;flex:1;}
  .review-card figcaption strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:16px;font-weight:500;}
  .review-card figcaption span{font-size:13px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.68);}
  .review-card.is-more{display:none;}
  .reviews-row.show-all .review-card.is-more{display:flex;}
  .reviews-more{
    background:none;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;
    padding:12px 26px;border-radius:2px;cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    transition:border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .reviews-more:hover{border-color:var(--copper);color:var(--copper);}
  .reviews-more .chevron{transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}
  .reviews-more[aria-expanded="true"] .chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .reviews-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* contact extras */
  .contact-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 16px;margin-top:6px;}
  .contact-links a{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gold-soft);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(198,153,47,0.35);}
  .contact-links a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);}

  /* footer extras */
  .footer-license{margin-top:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);}
  .a11y details{margin-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);padding-top:14px;}
  .a11y summary{cursor:pointer;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.7);font-size:13px;}
  .a11y summary:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .a11y p{margin-top:10px;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.7;max-width:80ch;}

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  #faq{background:var(--bg-light);}
  .faq-list{margin-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-light);}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light);}
  .faq-toggle{
    width:100%;text-align:right;background:none;border:0;padding:24px 0;cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
    font-family:var(--serif);font-size:17px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  }
  .faq-toggle .chevron{flex-shrink:0;color:var(--copper);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);font-size:16px;}
  .faq-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .faq-answer{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.15,1);}
  .faq-answer-inner{padding-bottom:22px;}
  .faq-answer-inner p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.72);font-weight:300;max-width:62ch;}

  /* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
  #contact{background:var(--bg-light);}
  .contact-panel{
    margin-top:32px;background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);border-radius:2px;
    padding:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .contact-panel.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .contact-panel h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);font-weight:500;max-width:16ch;}
  .contact-panel .sub{margin-top:16px;font-size:15px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.75);max-width:42ch;font-weight:300;}
  .contact-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;}
  .contact-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);}
  .contact-item .ico{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
  .contact-item .label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.55);}
  .contact-item .val{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;}
  .contact-item a.val:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}

  footer{background:var(--bg-dark-2);color:rgba(246,242,231,0.55);padding:40px 0;font-size:13px;}
  .footer-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}

  /* WhatsApp floating button */
  #wa-float{
    position:fixed;bottom:calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));left:24px;z-index:40;
    width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  }
  #wa-float::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);opacity:.5;
    animation:pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.45;}100%{transform:scale(1.9);opacity:0;}}

  /* Persistent mobile CTA bar */
  #mobile-cta{display:none;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    #wa-float{display:none;}
    #mobile-cta{
      display:flex;position:fixed;bottom:0;right:0;left:0;z-index:45;
      padding:14px 18px calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));
      background:var(--bg-dark-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
      align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
      box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    }
    #mobile-cta .mc-text{font-size:13px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.8);}
    #mobile-cta .mc-btn{
      background:var(--gold);color:var(--bg-dark-2);padding:11px 20px;border-radius:2px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;
      flex-shrink:0;
    }
    body{padding-bottom:64px;}
  }

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .nav-links{display:none;}
    .burger{display:flex;}
    .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;}
    .hero-sub{margin-inline:auto;}
    .hero-ctas{justify-content:center;}
    .hero-chart{height:280px;order:-1;}
    h1{max-width:100%;}
    .cards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .articles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .path-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
    .path-line,.path-line-fill{display:none;}
    .path-step::before{right:calc(50% - 12px);}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .photo-frame{max-width:280px;margin:0 auto;}
    .quote-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  /* =====================================================================
     MULTI-PAGE COMPONENTS
     ===================================================================== */
  .skip-link{position:absolute;top:-60px;right:16px;z-index:200;background:var(--gold);color:var(--bg-dark-2);padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;border-radius:2px;}
  .skip-link:focus{top:12px;}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;}

  /* ---------- NAV: dropdown + active ---------- */
  .brand{color:var(--paper);}
  .nav-links{gap:28px;}
  @media (max-width:1180px){ .nav-links{gap:20px;} .nav-links > a, .nav-drop-btn{font-size:14px;} }
  .nav-links > a.is-active{opacity:1;}
  .nav-links > a.is-active::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-drop{position:relative;}
  .nav-drop-btn{
    background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--paper);opacity:.82;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:4px 0;transition:opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-drop-btn .chevron{font-size:13px;transition:transform .3s ease;margin-top:-4px;}
  .nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-btn, .nav-drop-btn.is-active, .nav-drop-btn[aria-expanded="true"]{opacity:1;}
  .nav-drop-btn.is-active{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .nav-drop-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .nav-drop-panel{
    position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 18px);right:-24px;z-index:70;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:0;min-width:560px;
    background:var(--bg-dark-2);border:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility .22s;
  }
  .nav-drop-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20px;right:0;left:0;height:20px;}
  .nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-panel, .nav-drop:focus-within .nav-drop-panel, .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-panel{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
  .drop-col{padding:22px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
  .drop-col-more{border-right:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);background:rgba(246,242,231,0.02);}
  .drop-label{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-soft);letter-spacing:.3px;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .nav-drop-panel a{opacity:1;display:block;padding:9px 10px;margin:0 -10px;border-radius:2px;color:var(--paper);transition:background .2s ease;}
  .nav-drop-panel a::after{display:none;}
  .nav-drop-panel a:hover, .nav-drop-panel a.is-active{background:rgba(198,153,47,0.1);}
  .nav-drop-panel a strong{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:14.5px;}
  .nav-drop-panel a span{display:block;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.55);margin-top:2px;font-weight:300;}
  .nav-drop-panel a.is-active strong{color:var(--gold-soft);}

  /* ---------- MOBILE MENU (scrollable list) ---------- */
  #mobile-menu{justify-content:flex-start;align-items:stretch;overflow-y:auto;padding:76px 28px 40px;}
  .mm-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;max-width:420px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;}
  #mobile-menu .mm-main{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;padding:10px 0;color:var(--paper);}
  #mobile-menu .mm-sub{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);color:rgba(246,242,231,0.85);}
  #mobile-menu a.is-active{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .mm-label{font-size:12px;color:var(--gold-soft);font-weight:600;margin:14px 0 6px;}
  .mm-sep{height:1px;background:var(--line-on-dark);margin:16px 0 8px;}
  #mobile-menu .mm-cta{margin-top:22px;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--bg-dark-2);}

  /* ---------- PAGE HERO (inner pages) ---------- */
  .page-hero{
    background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 100% 0%, #1B3229 0%, var(--bg-dark) 50%, var(--bg-dark-2) 100%);
    color:var(--paper);padding:clamp(36px,5vw,64px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,68px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-hero::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:-120px;bottom:-160px;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(198,153,47,0.18);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .page-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .page-hero .head-kicker{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px);max-width:24ch;}
  .page-lead{margin-top:18px;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18.5px);line-height:1.75;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.84);max-width:60ch;font-weight:300;}
  .page-hero .hero-ctas{margin-top:28px;}
  .page-meta{margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.55);display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .crumbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.55);margin-bottom:22px;}
  .crumbs a{color:rgba(246,242,231,0.75);}
  .crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .crumbs .sep{opacity:.5;}

  /* ---------- CONTENT + SIDEBAR ---------- */
  .page-body{padding:clamp(40px,5vw,64px) 0;}
  .page-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);align-items:start;}
  .prose{max-width:70ch;}
  .prose > * + *{margin-top:18px;}
  .prose h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(23px,2.3vw,29px);line-height:1.3;margin-top:44px;}
  .prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0;}
  .prose h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:20px;margin-top:30px;}
  .prose p, .prose li{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.85;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.82);font-weight:300;}
  .prose strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);}
  .prose ul, .prose ol{padding-right:22px;}
  .prose li + li{margin-top:8px;}
  .prose li::marker{color:var(--copper);}
  .prose a{color:var(--copper);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(166,87,45,0.35);}
  .prose a:hover{border-color:var(--copper);}
  .callout{
    background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);border-right:3px solid var(--gold);
    padding:20px 24px;border-radius:2px;
  }
  .callout .callout-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:17px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--ink);}
  .callout p{font-size:15.5px;margin:0;}
  .check-list{list-style:none;padding:0 !important;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;}
  .check-list li{position:relative;padding-right:28px;margin:0 !important;}
  .check-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:0;top:.55em;width:14px;height:8px;border-left:2px solid var(--copper);border-bottom:2px solid var(--copper);transform:rotate(-45deg);}

  .side{position:sticky;top:96px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;}
  .side-card{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);padding:26px 24px;border-radius:2px;}
  .side-card .side-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .side-card .side-person img{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 15%;border:1.5px solid var(--gold);}
  .side-card .side-person strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;}
  .side-card .side-person span{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);}
  .side-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:20px;line-height:1.35;}
  .side-card p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.75);margin-top:8px;font-weight:300;}
  .side-card .btn-primary{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:18px;}
  .side-card .side-phone{display:block;text-align:center;margin-top:12px;font-size:14px;color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .side-links{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);padding:20px 22px;border-radius:2px;}
  .side-links .side-head{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--copper);margin-bottom:10px;}
  .side-links a{display:block;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light);font-size:14.5px;}
  .side-links a:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
  .side-links a:hover{color:var(--copper);}
  .side-links a.is-active{color:var(--copper);font-weight:600;}

  /* ---------- NUMBERED STEPS ---------- */
  .steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;margin-top:32px;background:var(--line-on-light);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);}
  .step{background:var(--paper);padding:26px 22px;}
  .step-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:30px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;}
  .step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:18px;margin:12px 0 8px;}
  .step p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.72);font-weight:300;}

  /* ---------- LINK CARDS (articles / services) ---------- */
  .link-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:32px;}
  .link-card{
    background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    transition:background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;position:relative;border-radius:2px;
  }
  .link-card:hover{background:#18332A;transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .link-card .article-kicker{margin-bottom:12px;}
  .link-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .link-card p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.78);font-weight:300;flex:1;}
  .link-card .more{margin-top:18px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-soft);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;}
  .link-card .more .arr{transition:transform .25s ease;}
  .link-card:hover .more .arr{transform:translateX(-4px);}
  .link-card .card-icon{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .link-card .card-icon path, .link-card .card-icon circle{stroke-dasharray:none;stroke-dashoffset:0;}
  .link-card.is-hidden{display:none;}
  .grid-foot{text-align:center;margin-top:30px;}
  .btn-outline{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);color:var(--ink);
    padding:12px 26px;border-radius:2px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;transition:border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--copper);color:var(--copper);}

  /* home: core services 2x2 + "more services" row */
  .cards-grid.core{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .service-card .card-link{margin-top:20px;display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .service-card .card-link:hover{color:var(--paper);}
  .service-card ul.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;margin-top:16px;}
  .service-card ul.chips li{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid rgba(198,153,47,0.3);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:2px;}
  .more-services{margin-top:28px;}
  .more-head{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--copper);margin-bottom:12px;}
  .more-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;}
  .more-card{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
    padding:18px 20px;border-radius:2px;transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .more-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .more-card svg{width:30px;height:30px;flex-shrink:0;stroke:var(--copper);stroke-width:1.5;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
  .more-card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:16.5px;}
  .more-card span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.68);margin-top:2px;}

  /* ---------- FILTER CHIPS ---------- */
  .chips-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:26px;}
  .chip{
    background:none;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px;
    padding:8px 16px;border-radius:40px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .chip:hover{border-color:var(--copper);}
  .chip.is-on{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--bg-dark);}

  /* ---------- CTA BAND ---------- */
  .cta-band{background:var(--bg-dark-2);color:var(--paper);padding:clamp(40px,5vw,60px) 0;}
  .cta-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .cta-band .head-kicker{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .cta-band h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(24px,2.8vw,34px);}
  .cta-band p{margin-top:10px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.75);font-weight:300;max-width:52ch;line-height:1.7;}
  .cta-band .hero-ctas{margin-top:0;}

  /* home: tools teaser */
  .tools-teaser{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);border-radius:2px;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:28px;align-items:center;}
  .tools-teaser h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);}
  .tools-teaser p{color:rgba(246,242,231,0.75);margin-top:10px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;max-width:56ch;}
  .tools-teaser .tool-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:16px;}
  .tools-teaser .tool-tags span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid rgba(198,153,47,0.3);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:2px;}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{padding:52px 0 28px;}
  .footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:36px;}
  .footer-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;font-size:14px;}
  .footer-col a{color:rgba(246,242,231,0.7);transition:color .2s ease;}
  .footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .footer-col .brand{color:var(--paper);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .footer-about p{line-height:1.7;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);max-width:34ch;}
  .footer-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:16px;color:var(--paper);margin-bottom:6px;}
  .footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:40px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);font-size:13px;}
  .footer-legal{display:flex;gap:18px;}
  .footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .footer-disclaimer{margin-top:14px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);line-height:1.7;}

  /* ---------- GLOSSARY ---------- */
  .gloss-tools{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;margin-top:26px;}
  .gloss-search{
    flex:1;min-width:240px;max-width:420px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15.5px;padding:13px 16px;
    border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);background:var(--paper);border-radius:2px;color:var(--ink);
  }
  .gloss-search:focus{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:0;border-color:transparent;}
  .gloss-section{margin-top:40px;scroll-margin-top:96px;}
  .gloss-section h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:24px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light);}
  .gloss-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-top:16px;}
  .term{background:var(--paper);padding:20px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);border-radius:2px;}
  .term dt{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);}
  .term dd{margin-top:6px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.75);font-weight:300;}
  .term dd a{color:var(--copper);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap;}
  .term.is-hidden, .gloss-section.is-hidden{display:none;}
  .gloss-empty{display:none;margin-top:30px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.68);}
  .gloss-empty.show{display:block;}

  /* ---------- TOOLS ---------- */
  .tool{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:2px;padding:clamp(24px,3.5vw,40px);margin-top:28px;scroll-margin-top:96px;}
  .tool-head{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;}
  .tool-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:34px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;}
  .tool h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,28px);}
  .tool-desc{margin-top:6px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.7);font-weight:300;line-height:1.7;max-width:64ch;}
  .tool-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,48px);margin-top:26px;align-items:start;}
  .field{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .field label{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .field label output{font-weight:600;color:var(--copper);direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:isolate;}
  .field input[type=range]{width:100%;accent-color:var(--copper);}
  .field .hint{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.68);margin-top:4px;}
  .field input[type=number], .field select{
    width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15.5px;padding:11px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);background:#fff;border-radius:2px;color:var(--ink);
  }
  .result{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);padding:26px 24px;border-radius:2px;}
  .result .r-label{font-size:13px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);}
  .result .r-big{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,42px);color:var(--gold-soft);margin-top:4px;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:isolate;display:inline-block;}
  .result .r-rows{margin-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);padding-top:12px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
  .result .r-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.8);}
  .result .r-row b{font-weight:600;color:var(--paper);direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:isolate;}
  .result .r-note{margin-top:14px;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.6);line-height:1.6;}
  .result .btn-primary{margin-top:18px;width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .bar-compare{margin-top:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
  .bar-compare .bar{height:10px;border-radius:5px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
  .bar-compare .bar.b2{background:var(--copper);}
  .bar-compare .bar-label{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.7);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:4px;}

  .quiz-q{padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;}
  .quiz-q:first-child{padding-top:0;}
  .quiz-q p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;}
  .yn{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-shrink:0;}
  .yn button{
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px;padding:8px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);background:#fff;border-radius:2px;cursor:pointer;min-width:54px;
  }
  .yn button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--bg-dark);}
  .quiz-result .r-flags{margin-top:12px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
  .quiz-result .r-flags div{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(246,242,231,0.85);padding-right:16px;position:relative;}
  .quiz-result .r-flags div::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:0;top:.6em;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);}
  .meter{height:8px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(246,242,231,0.12);margin-top:12px;overflow:hidden;}
  .meter span{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--gold);width:0;transition:width .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}

  /* ---------- CONTACT FORM ---------- */
  .contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);align-items:start;}
  .form-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);padding:clamp(24px,3vw,36px);border-radius:2px;}
  .form-card h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:26px;}
  .form-card .form-note{font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.68);margin-top:6px;line-height:1.6;}
  .form-card form{margin-top:20px;}
  .form-card input, .form-card select, .form-card textarea{
    width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15.5px;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);background:#fff;border-radius:2px;color:var(--ink);
  }
  .form-card textarea{min-height:110px;resize:vertical;}
  .form-card .btn-primary{border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans);width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .form-error{color:#9b2c1a;font-size:13.5px;margin-top:10px;display:none;}
  .form-error.show{display:block;}

  /* ---------- ABOUT PAGE ---------- */
  .about-page-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,400px) 1fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);align-items:start;}
  .about-page-grid .photo-frame{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  .facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line-on-light);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);margin-top:28px;}
  .fact{background:var(--paper);padding:20px;text-align:center;}
  .fact b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:var(--copper);}
  .fact span{font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.65);}

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE (multi-page) ---------- */
  @media (max-width:1100px){
    .link-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .page-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .side{position:static;}
    .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .cards-grid.core{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .more-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .tools-teaser{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .gloss-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .tool-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-page-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-page-grid .photo-frame{max-width:300px;margin:0 auto;}
    .check-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .link-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .facts{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .quiz-q{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
  }
  /* ---------- ROUND 2: audit fixes ---------- */
  /* home: eyebrow above the headline */
  #hero .eyebrow-line{margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:500;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ #hero .eyebrow-line{justify-content:center;} }
  /* home: reviews now follow services (light after light) */
  #reviews.section-pad{padding-top:clamp(12px,2vw,24px);}
  /* home: the three commitments folded into "about" */
  .pillars-mini{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin:4px 0 20px;max-width:620px;}
  .pillar-mini{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);padding:14px 14px 16px;border-radius:2px;}
  .pillar-mini b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:4px;}
  .pillar-mini span{display:block;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.75);}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .pillars-mini{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  /* contact form: two send options */
  .form-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;}
  .form-card .btn-outline{justify-content:center;background:none;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans);width:100%;}
  @media (max-width:420px){ .form-actions{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  /* tools: typeable number next to each slider */
  .num-wrap{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;direction:ltr;}
  .num-input{width:112px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--copper);padding:5px 8px;border:1px solid var(--line-on-light);background:#fff;border-radius:2px;text-align:left;}
  .num-input.pct{width:72px;}
  .num-input:focus{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:0;}
  .num-wrap .unit{font-weight:600;color:var(--copper);font-size:14px;}
  /* articles: author box */
  .author-box{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:44px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-light);}
  .author-box img{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 15%;border:1.5px solid var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;}
  .author-box strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:17px;}
  .author-box span{display:block;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(20,32,25,0.75);margin-top:4px;}
  .prose .author-box a{display:inline-block;margin-top:6px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;}