:root{
  --ink:#16243A;
  --ink-soft:#45556C;
  --sky:#2F6F9F;
  --sky-deep:#134063;
  --accent:#134063;
  --dawn:#E2A24A;
  --haze:#EAF1F7;
  --paper:#FBFCFE;
  --line:#D6E0EA;
  --max:1140px;
  --pad:clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  --section:clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
  --header-bg:rgba(251,252,254,.82);
  --input-bg:#fff;
}

/* theme toggle */
.theme-toggle{background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:inherit;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:.15rem;opacity:.8;transition:opacity .2s}
.theme-toggle:hover{opacity:1}
.theme-toggle svg{width:16px;height:16px;display:block}
.theme-toggle .t-sun{display:none}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .t-moon{display:none}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .t-sun{display:block}

/* ---------- dark theme ---------- */
:root[data-theme="dark"]{
  color-scheme:dark;
  --ink:#e8eef6;
  --ink-soft:#a6b8cb;
  --sky:#5fa0c8;
  --sky-deep:#143654;   /* dark section backgrounds + primary-button base */
  --accent:#86c0ea;     /* links, icons and text accents on dark surfaces */
  --dawn:#E9AE57;
  --haze:#17273a;
  --paper:#101d2b;
  --line:#294056;
  --header-bg:rgba(16,29,43,.85);
  --input-bg:#0c1622;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .sky-field{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#101d2b 0%,#12263a 55%,#1b3247 100%)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .btn-primary{background:var(--sky);color:#08151f}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .btn-primary:hover{background:#7ab4d8}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .nav-links a.btn-primary,:root[data-theme="dark"] .nav-links a.btn-primary:hover{color:#08151f}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .mobile-cta{background:rgba(16,29,43,.96)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .hv-chip{background:#16273a;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 10px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-visual,:root[data-theme="dark"] img.office-map{filter:brightness(.92)}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:"Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:"Fraunces",Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%}

.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--pad)}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--sky);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--dawn)}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:var(--header-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:72px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
.brand .mark{width:21px;height:21px;flex:none}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem}
.nav-links a{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:color .2s}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
/* keep button text readable in the nav (generic link colour must not win) */
.nav-links a.btn-primary,.nav-links a.btn-primary:hover{color:#fff}
.nav-links a.btn-ghost{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-links a.btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;border-radius:999px;padding:.7rem 1.4rem;
  border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .15s,background .2s,box-shadow .2s;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 18px -8px rgba(19,64,99,.6)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#0f3a59;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--sky);color:var(--accent)}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:.4rem}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:5px 0;transition:.3s}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;padding-top:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem);padding-bottom:0;overflow:hidden}
.sky-field{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fdfdfe 0%,#eef5fb 38%,#dcebf6 70%,#f3e4cd 100%);
  opacity:0;animation:dawn 2.4s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes dawn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:.85}}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-inner{max-width:760px;padding-block:clamp(1rem,3vw,2rem) clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem)}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.2vw,4.6rem);margin:1.4rem 0 1.3rem;color:var(--ink);
}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--accent)}
.hero p.lead{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.28rem);color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:560px;margin-bottom:2rem}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;align-items:center}

/* horizon signature line */
.horizon{position:relative;height:1px;background:var(--line);margin-top:0}
.horizon .sun{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--dawn);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(226,162,74,.16),0 0 22px 4px rgba(226,162,74,.35);
}

/* ---------- page hero (interior pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-block:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem) clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem)}
.page-hero .sky-field{animation:none;opacity:.7}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-hero .inner{max-width:760px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem);margin:1.2rem 0 1rem;color:var(--ink)}
.page-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--accent)}
.page-hero p.lead{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.22rem);color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:580px}
.breadcrumb{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:.2rem}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:500}
.breadcrumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* ---------- trust strip ---------- */
.trust{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#dbe9f3}
.trust .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 2.6rem;justify-content:center;padding-block:1.05rem;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.trust span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}
.trust span::before{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--dawn)}

/* ---------- generic section ---------- */
section.block{padding-block:var(--section)}
.lead-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
.lead-2col h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);color:var(--ink)}
.lead-2col .body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.lead-2col .body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* ---------- services ---------- */
.services{background:var(--haze)}
.section-head{max-width:620px;margin-bottom:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem)}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.9rem);margin:1rem 0 .8rem}
.section-head p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.05rem}
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.card{
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  padding:1.9rem 1.7rem;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s;
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.4);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.card .ico{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.card .ico svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.card h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin-bottom:.55rem;color:var(--ink)}
.card p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.97rem}

/* ---------- how it works (real sequence -> numbered) ---------- */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1.5rem 1.2rem;counter-reset:step}
.step{position:relative;padding-top:2.6rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.step::before{
  counter-increment:step;content:"0" counter(step);
  position:absolute;top:1rem;left:0;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.05rem;
  font-weight:600;color:var(--dawn);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.step h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--ink)}
.step p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem}

/* ---------- about ---------- */
.about{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#e7f0f8}
.about .lead-2col h2{color:#fff}
.about .body p{color:#c3d6e6}
.about .stat-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2.4rem;margin-top:2rem}
.about .stat .n{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:2.2rem;color:#fff;line-height:1}
.about .stat .l{font-size:.85rem;color:#9fbdd4;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-top:.35rem}

/* ---------- founders (about us page) ---------- */
.founders{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem)}
.founder{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  align-items:start;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;padding:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.4rem);
}
.founder:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr 300px}
.founder:nth-child(even) .founder-photo{order:2}
.founder-photo{
  border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--haze);aspect-ratio:4/5;width:100%;
}
.founder-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.founder-body .role{margin-bottom:.7rem}
.founder-body h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem);color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.2rem}
.founder-body .creds{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.founder-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.founder-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .founder,.founder:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder:nth-child(even) .founder-photo{order:0}
  .founder-photo{max-width:260px;aspect-ratio:4/5}
}

/* ---------- values row ---------- */
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.value{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.7rem 1.6rem}
.value .ico{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.value .ico svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.value h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--ink)}
.value p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.97rem}

/* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.quote{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.9rem 1.7rem}
.quote p{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.quote .who{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}

/* ---------- offices ---------- */
.offices{background:var(--haze)}
.office-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:1.1rem}
.office{
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  padding:1.7rem 1.6rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s;
}
.office:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.4);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.office .city{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.office .city svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--dawn)}
.office address{font-style:normal;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.office .dir{margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--accent)}
.office .dir svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:currentColor;transition:transform .2s}
.office:hover .dir svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact{background:var(--haze)}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:start}
.contact-grid h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);margin:1rem 0 1rem}
.contact-grid .intro{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.detail{display:flex;gap:.8rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;align-items:flex-start}
.detail svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--accent);flex:none;margin-top:.2rem}
.detail .k{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.detail .v{font-weight:500}
form{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem)}
.field{margin-bottom:1.05rem}
label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:.4rem}
input,textarea,select{
  width:100%;font:inherit;font-size:.97rem;color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:.7rem .85rem;background:var(--input-bg);
  transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;
}
input:focus,textarea:focus,select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--sky);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,111,159,.15)}
textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:110px}
form .btn-primary{width:100%;margin-top:.4rem}
.form-note{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:.9rem;text-align:center}
.form-done{text-align:center;padding:1.4rem .6rem}
.form-done svg{width:48px;height:48px;stroke:#2e9e6b;background:#e6f5ed;border-radius:50%;padding:11px;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.form-done h3{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.form-done p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6}

/* ---------- resources / guides ---------- */
.guide-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:1.4rem}
.guide-card{display:block;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.6rem;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.guide-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.4);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.guide-card .ico{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--haze);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1rem}
.guide-card .ico svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.guide-meta{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600}
.guide-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:.3rem 0 .5rem}
.guide-card p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.guide-dl{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.guide-dl svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--accent)}

/* ---------- glossary ---------- */
.glossary{margin:0}
.term{padding:1.1rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.term dt{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.term dd{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65}

/* ---------- back-to-top + mobile CTA ---------- */
.to-top{position:fixed;right:1.1rem;bottom:1.1rem;z-index:150;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sky-deep);display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 10px 28px -10px rgba(19,64,99,.7);transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s}
.to-top svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:#fff}
.to-top[hidden]{display:none}
.to-top:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.mobile-cta{display:none}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .mobile-cta{display:flex;gap:.6rem;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:140;padding:.7rem .9rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .mobile-cta .btn{flex:1;padding:.7rem;font-size:.9rem}
  .to-top{bottom:5rem}
  body{padding-bottom:4.6rem}
}

/* ---------- cookie consent ---------- */
.consent{position:fixed;left:1rem;right:1rem;bottom:1rem;z-index:200;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.5);max-width:680px;margin-inline:auto;animation:consent-in .4s ease}
@keyframes consent-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.consent-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.2rem;padding:1rem 1.3rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.consent-inner p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0;flex:1;min-width:240px;line-height:1.5}
.consent-actions{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-shrink:0}
.consent-actions .btn{padding:.5rem 1.1rem;font-size:.88rem}
@media(max-width:820px){.consent{bottom:5.2rem}}
@media(max-width:520px){.consent-actions{width:100%}.consent-actions .btn{flex:1}}

/* ---------- "find your service" quiz ---------- */
.quiz{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.8rem);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -40px rgba(19,64,99,.5)}
.quiz-top{margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.quiz-count{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.quiz-progress{height:6px;background:var(--haze);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden}
.quiz-bar{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--dawn);border-radius:999px;transition:width .35s ease}
.quiz-step{border:0;padding:0;margin:0;min-width:0}
.quiz-step legend{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,1.9rem);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:1.4rem;padding:0}
.quiz-opts{display:grid;gap:.8rem}
.quiz-opt{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;text-align:left;width:100%;background:var(--paper);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.05rem 1.2rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .18s,background .18s,transform .18s}
.quiz-opt svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--accent);flex:none;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);transition:opacity .18s,transform .18s}
.quiz-opt:hover{border-color:var(--sky);background:var(--haze);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.quiz-opt:hover svg{opacity:1;transform:none}
.quiz-result{text-align:center;padding:.4rem}
.quiz-result h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.4rem);margin:.5rem 0 .8rem}
.quiz-result p{color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:46ch;margin:0 auto 1.6rem;line-height:1.6}
.quiz-cta{display:flex;gap:.8rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.quiz-foot{font-size:.9rem;margin-top:1.6rem}
.quiz-back{margin-top:1.4rem;background:none;border:0;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;cursor:pointer;padding:.3rem 0}
.quiz-back:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* ---------- legal / prose pages ---------- */
.prose{max-width:760px}
.prose .updated{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:2rem}
.prose h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,1.9rem);color:var(--ink);margin:2.4rem 0 .9rem}
.prose h2:first-of-type{margin-top:0}
.prose h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink);margin:1.6rem 0 .6rem}
.prose p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.prose ul{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 1.1rem 1.2rem}
.prose li{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.prose a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:500}
.prose a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- cta band ---------- */
.cta-band{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#e7f0f8}
.cta-band .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem 2.5rem;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding-block:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem)}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);max-width:560px}
.cta-band p{color:#c3d6e6;margin-top:.6rem;max-width:520px}
.cta-band .btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff}
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer{background:var(--ink);color:#9fb0c4;padding-block:3rem 2.2rem;font-size:.9rem}
.foot-top{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.foot-brand{color:#fff;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}
.foot-cols{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2.5rem}
.foot-cols a{display:block;color:#9fb0c4;margin-bottom:.5rem;transition:color .2s}
.foot-cols a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-cols .h{color:#fff;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.8rem;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.foot-bottom{padding-top:1.8rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:.6rem;font-size:.82rem;color:#73869c}

/* ---------- reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;inset:72px 0 auto 0;background:var(--paper);flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;gap:0;padding:1rem var(--pad) 1.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transform:translateY(-120%);transition:transform .35s ease;
  }
  .nav-links.open{transform:translateY(0)}
  .nav-links a{padding:.7rem 0;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav-links .btn{margin-top:.8rem;width:100%}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  .lead-2col,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}

/* =====================================================================
   v2 - corporate scale-up: utility bar, mega footer, teams, stats,
   logo cloud, timeline, articles, pricing, FAQ, tables, CTA
   ===================================================================== */

/* utility bar */
.utility{background:var(--ink);color:#aebfd3;font-size:.8rem}
.utility .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem 1.4rem;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-block:.5rem}
.utility a{color:#cdd9e7;transition:color .2s}
.utility a:hover{color:#fff}
.utility .u-left{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.2rem}
.utility .u-left span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem}
.utility .ticker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
.utility .ticker .up{color:#7fd1a3}
.utility .u-right{display:flex;gap:1.2rem}

/* nav dropdown (CSS hover + JS hover-intent with close delay) */
.nav-links .has-menu{position:relative}
.nav-links .has-menu > a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;cursor:pointer}
.nav-links .has-menu > a::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-right:1.5px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);opacity:.6}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 12px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.45);padding:.6rem;min-width:280px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease;z-index:60;
}
/* solid hover bridge: a transparent band that fills the whole gap between the
   trigger and the menu, the full width of the menu, so the cursor never lands
   on dead space while travelling down to the first item */
.dropdown::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-14px;height:14px;
}
.nav-links .has-menu:hover .dropdown,
.nav-links .has-menu:focus-within .dropdown,
.nav-links .has-menu.open .dropdown{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown a{display:block;padding:.65rem .8rem;border-radius:9px;color:var(--ink);font-size:.92rem;transition:background .15s}
.dropdown a:hover{background:var(--haze)}
.dropdown a small{display:block;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:400;margin-top:.1rem}

/* hero metrics */
.hero-metrics{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2.2rem;margin-top:2.6rem}
.hero-metrics .m .n{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);color:var(--accent);line-height:1}
.hero-metrics .m .l{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:.3rem;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* logo cloud */
.logos{border-block:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper)}
.logos .wrap{padding-block:2.2rem}
.logos p.k{text-align:center;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.logo-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem 2.8rem}
.logo-row span{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#8aa0b5;letter-spacing:.01em;opacity:.9;transition:color .2s}
.logo-row span:hover{color:var(--accent)}

/* big stats band */
.stats-band{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#e7f0f8}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:2rem 1.5rem}
.stats-grid .s{text-align:center}
.stats-grid .s .n{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem);color:#fff;line-height:1}
.stats-grid .s .n .dawn{color:var(--dawn)}
.stats-grid .s .l{font-size:.9rem;color:#aecbe2;margin-top:.5rem}

/* feature split */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center}
.split.reverse .media{order:2}
.split .media{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--haze);aspect-ratio:5/4}
.split .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.split h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin:.9rem 0 1rem}
.split p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1rem}
.split ul.ticks{list-style:none;margin:1.2rem 0 1.6rem;display:grid;gap:.7rem}
.split ul.ticks li{position:relative;padding-left:1.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.split ul.ticks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.35em;width:14px;height:8px;border-left:2px solid var(--sky);border-bottom:2px solid var(--sky);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
@media(max-width:780px){.split,.split.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr}.split.reverse .media{order:0}}

/* timeline */
.timeline{max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto;position:relative;padding-left:2rem}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;top:.4rem;bottom:.4rem;width:2px;background:var(--line)}
.tl{position:relative;padding-bottom:2.2rem}
.tl:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tl::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-2rem;top:.3rem;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--dawn);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(226,162,74,.18)}
.tl .yr{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.tl h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.tl p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.97rem}

/* team grid */
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1.4rem}
.member{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.member:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.4);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.member .ph{display:block;aspect-ratio:1/1;background:var(--haze);overflow:hidden}
.member .ph img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .3s}
.member:hover .ph img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.member h3 a{color:inherit}
.member h3 a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.member-more{display:inline-block;margin-top:.7rem;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent)}
.member-more:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.member .info{padding:1.1rem 1.2rem 1.4rem}
.member h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.2rem}
.member .role{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.member .bio{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.member .links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-size:.82rem}
.member .links a{color:var(--ink-soft);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem}
.member .links a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.member .links svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;flex:none}

/* article cards */
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:1.5rem}
.post{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.4);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.post .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--haze)}
.post .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.post .pbody{padding:1.3rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.post h3{font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.post p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.93rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.post .meta{margin-top:auto;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;gap:.5rem;align-items:center}
.post .meta .dot{width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line)}

/* pricing */
.price-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:1.4rem}
.plan{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:1.9rem 1.7rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.plan.featured{border-color:var(--sky);box-shadow:0 24px 50px -30px rgba(19,64,99,.5);position:relative}
.plan.featured::before{content:"Most chosen";position:absolute;top:-11px;left:1.7rem;background:var(--dawn);color:#3a2a10;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.25rem .7rem;border-radius:999px}
.plan h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.plan .price{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:2.1rem;color:var(--ink);margin:.4rem 0 .2rem}
.plan .price small{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:400}
.plan .desc{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.plan ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.plan ul li{position:relative;padding-left:1.6rem;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.plan ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.3em;width:12px;height:7px;border-left:2px solid var(--sky);border-bottom:2px solid var(--sky);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.plan .btn{margin-top:auto;width:100%}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq{max-width:780px;margin-inline:auto}
.faq details{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--paper);margin-bottom:.8rem;overflow:hidden}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--sky);font-weight:400;line-height:1}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"-"}
.faq details p{padding:0 1.3rem 1.2rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* data table */
.table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px}
table.data{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.94rem;min-width:520px}
table.data th,table.data td{text-align:left;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
table.data thead th{background:var(--haze);color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
table.data tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
table.data td.num{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;text-align:right;color:var(--ink)}
table.data .up{color:#1c8a55;font-weight:600}
table.data .down{color:#c0492f;font-weight:600}

/* metric cards */
.metric-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.metric{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.6rem 1.5rem}
.metric .n{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:2rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.metric .l{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:.5rem}
.metric .chg{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;margin-top:.6rem}
.metric .chg.up{color:#1c8a55}
.metric .chg.down{color:#c0492f}

/* job list */
.jobs{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.job{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 1.5rem;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.2rem 1.5rem;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.job:hover{border-color:#bcd3e6;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.job h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.25rem}
.job .j-meta{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem 1rem}
.job .pill{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);padding:.3rem .8rem;border-radius:999px}

/* press list */
.press-list{display:grid;gap:1rem;max-width:860px}
.press-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;gap:1.5rem;align-items:baseline;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.3rem 1.6rem;transition:border-color .2s}
.press-item:hover{border-color:#bcd3e6}
.press-item .date{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.press-item .src{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.press-item h3{font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3}
@media(max-width:620px){.press-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.5rem}.press-list .date{order:2}}

/* office detail */
.office-detail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.4rem}
.office-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.7rem 1.7rem;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.office-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.4);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.office-map{display:block;width:calc(100% + 3.4rem);height:auto;margin:-1.7rem -1.7rem 1.3rem;border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.office-card .city{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.45rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.office-card .city svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--dawn)}
.office-card .lead-name{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:1rem}
.office-card address{font-style:normal;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1rem}
.office-card .row{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:center;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.office-card .row svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--accent);flex:none}
.office-card .dir{margin-top:.6rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--accent)}
@media(max-width:680px){.office-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* mega footer */
.foot-mega{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(4,1fr);gap:2rem;padding-bottom:2.4rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.foot-mega .h{color:#fff;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.foot-mega a{display:block;color:#9fb0c4;margin-bottom:.55rem;font-size:.9rem;transition:color .2s}
.foot-mega a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-mega .ticker-box{margin-top:1rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:12px;padding:.8rem 1rem;max-width:240px}
.foot-mega .ticker-box .t{font-size:.75rem;color:#73869c;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.foot-mega .ticker-box .v{color:#fff;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.3rem;margin-top:.2rem}
.foot-mega .ticker-box .v .up{color:#7fd1a3;font-size:.85rem;font-family:"Inter",sans-serif}
@media(max-width:900px){.foot-mega{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:520px){.foot-mega{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.foot-offices{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem;padding:1.4rem 0 .2rem;font-size:.9rem}
.foot-offices span{color:#73869c;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.foot-offices a{color:#9fb0c4;transition:color .2s}
.foot-offices a:hover{color:#fff}

/* location landing pages */
.area-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin:1.4rem 0 0;padding:0}
.area-list li{background:var(--haze);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:.45rem .95rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.office-page-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:.9rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--accent)}
.office-page-link:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* prose page intro list, callouts */
.callout{background:var(--haze);border-left:3px solid var(--sky);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;margin:1.6rem 0;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin:1.5rem 0 2rem}
.byline img{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.byline .n{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem}
.byline .d{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* section center heading */
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}

/* awards row */
.awards{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;justify-content:center}
.award{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:.9rem 1.2rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.award svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--dawn);flex:none}
.award strong{color:var(--ink);display:block;font-size:.95rem}

/* mobile: expand nav dropdowns inline inside the slide-down menu */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .nav-links .has-menu{width:100%}
  .nav-links .has-menu > a{justify-content:space-between;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:.7rem 0}
  .dropdown{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;box-shadow:none;border:0;background:transparent;padding:.2rem 0 .6rem 1rem;min-width:0}
  .dropdown a{padding:.5rem 0}
  .dropdown a small{display:none}
  .dropdown::before{display:none}
  .utility .wrap{justify-content:center}
}

/* service cards (richer) */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(255px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.svc{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.9rem 1.7rem;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px -26px rgba(19,64,99,.45);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.svc .ico{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem;transition:background .2s}
.svc:hover .ico{background:rgba(47,111,159,.16)}
.svc .ico svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.svc h3{font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.45rem}
.svc .svc-tag{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.75rem;line-height:1.3}
.svc p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.svc .svc-best{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);padding-top:.9rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.svc .svc-best b{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.2rem}
.svc .svc-more{margin-top:auto;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);font-size:.92rem}
.svc:hover .svc-more{text-decoration:underline}

/* service card meta chip */
.svc .svc-meta{display:inline-block;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--accent);background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .7rem;margin-bottom:.8rem}

/* =====================================================================
   FAQ page (upgraded): hero chips, sticky sidebar, search, animated
   accordion, contact ways
   ===================================================================== */
.faq-hero h1 em{color:var(--accent)}
.faq-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.8rem}
.faq-chips a{
  font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--accent);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;transition:all .2s;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.faq-chips a:hover{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* layout */
.faq-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:290px 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem);align-items:start}

/* sidebar */
.faq-side{position:sticky;top:96px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.4rem}
.faq-search{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
.faq-search svg{position:absolute;left:.9rem;width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--ink-soft);pointer-events:none}
.faq-search input{padding-left:2.5rem;border-radius:11px}
.faq-search input::-webkit-search-cancel-button{cursor:pointer}
.faq-nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem;border-left:2px solid var(--line);padding-left:.2rem}
.faq-nav a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.6rem;
  padding:.6rem .9rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);
  border-left:2px solid transparent;margin-left:-.3rem;transition:all .2s}
.faq-nav a:hover{background:var(--haze);color:var(--ink)}
.faq-nav a.active{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;border-left-color:var(--accent);background:var(--haze)}
.faq-nav .cnt{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--haze);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;min-width:22px;height:22px;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0 .35rem}
.faq-nav a.active .cnt{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;border-color:var(--accent)}
.faq-help{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--haze),#fff);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.5rem 1.4rem;text-align:center}
.faq-help-ico{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(47,111,159,.12);display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto .8rem}
.faq-help-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.faq-help h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;color:var(--ink)}
.faq-help p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1rem}
.faq-help .btn{width:100%}
.faq-help-call{display:block;margin-top:.7rem;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--accent)}
.faq-help-call:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* main column */
.faq-tools{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;padding-bottom:1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-count{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}
.faq-expand{background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);padding:.3rem .2rem}
.faq-expand:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.faq-group{margin-bottom:2.6rem;scroll-margin-top:110px}
.faq-group:last-of-type{margin-bottom:1rem}
.faq-group-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.faq-group-ico{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:11px;background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.faq-group-ico svg{width:21px;height:21px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.faq-group-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);color:var(--ink)}

/* accordion items */
.qa-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem}
.qa{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:13px;background:var(--paper);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s}
.qa:hover{border-color:#bcd3e6}
.qa.open{border-color:var(--sky);box-shadow:0 14px 34px -22px rgba(19,64,99,.45)}
.qa-q{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;text-align:left;
  padding:1.15rem 1.3rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.4}
.qa-q:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.qa-q:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--sky);outline-offset:-2px;border-radius:13px}
.qa-ico{flex:none;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--haze);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .25s,transform .35s ease}
.qa-ico svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--accent);transition:stroke .2s}
.qa.open .qa-ico{background:var(--sky-deep);transform:rotate(180deg)}
.qa.open .qa-ico svg{stroke:#fff}
.qa-a-inner{overflow:hidden}
.qa-a-inner p{padding:0 1.3rem 1.25rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:62ch}
.qa-a-inner a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:500}
.qa-a-inner a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
/* progressive enhancement: only collapse when JS is active */
.js .qa-a{display:grid;grid-template-rows:0fr;transition:grid-template-rows .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}
.js .qa.open .qa-a{grid-template-rows:1fr}
.faq-noresults{text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:2rem 0}
.faq-noresults a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.qa.hide,.faq-group.hide{display:none}

/* contact ways */
.faq-ways{background:var(--haze)}
.ways-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.way-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.8rem 1.7rem;
  transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.way-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px -26px rgba(19,64,99,.45);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.way-ico{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(47,111,159,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem;transition:background .2s}
.way-card:hover .way-ico{background:rgba(47,111,159,.18)}
.way-ico svg{width:23px;height:23px;stroke:var(--accent)}
.way-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;color:var(--ink)}
.way-card p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.way-go{margin-top:auto;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);font-size:.92rem}
.way-card:hover .way-go{text-decoration:underline}

/* staggered reveal for accordion rows */
.qa.reveal{transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .5s ease}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .faq-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .faq-side{position:static;flex-direction:column}
  .faq-nav{flex-flow:row wrap;border-left:0;padding-left:0;gap:.5rem}
  .faq-nav a{border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line);margin-left:0;border-radius:999px;padding:.45rem .9rem}
  .faq-nav a.active{border-color:var(--accent)}
  .faq-help{display:none}
}

/* =====================================================================
   Case studies (upgraded): featured story, filter chips, rich cards
   ===================================================================== */
.cs-loc{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.cs-loc svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--dawn)}

/* featured */
.cs-featured{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);align-items:center;
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(19,64,99,.5)}
.cs-featured-media{position:relative;align-self:stretch;min-height:280px;background:var(--haze)}
.cs-featured-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.cs-featured-body{padding:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.6rem) clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.6rem) clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.6rem) 0}
@media(max-width:780px){.cs-featured{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cs-featured-body{padding:1.6rem}}
.cs-featured-body .tag{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.cs-featured-body h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.7rem;line-height:1.12}
.cs-stage{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.cs-stage h4{font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.cs-stage p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6}
.cs-pull{margin:1.4rem 0 0;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;background:var(--haze);border-left:3px solid var(--dawn);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0}
.cs-pull blockquote{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink)}
.cs-pull figcaption{margin-top:.6rem;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* badge */
.cs-badge{position:absolute;top:1rem;left:1rem;background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:.4rem .85rem;border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(19,64,99,.6)}
.cs-badge.lg{font-size:.85rem;padding:.5rem 1rem;background:var(--dawn);color:#3a2a10}

/* filter chips */
.cs-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.cs-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font:inherit;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:.55rem 1.1rem;border-radius:999px;transition:all .2s}
.cs-chip:hover{border-color:var(--sky);color:var(--accent)}
.cs-chip.active{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;border-color:var(--accent)}
.cs-chip-n{font-size:.74rem;min-width:20px;height:20px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--haze);color:var(--ink-soft);padding:0 .3rem}
.cs-chip.active .cs-chip-n{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}

/* cards grid */
.cs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(310px,1fr));gap:1.5rem}
.cs-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.cs-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -28px rgba(19,64,99,.5);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.cs-thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--haze)}
.cs-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .4s ease}
.cs-card:hover .cs-thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.cs-body{padding:1.4rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.cs-body .tag{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.cs-body h3{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.55rem}
.cs-body > p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.cs-quote{margin-top:auto;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.cs-quote blockquote{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink)}
.cs-quote figcaption{margin-top:.5rem;font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.cs-card.hide{display:none}
.cs-empty{text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:2rem 0}

/* =====================================================================
   Insights hub (upgraded): featured, filter, cards, newsletter; article hero
   ===================================================================== */
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);border:0}

/* category pill on thumbnails */
.ins-cat{position:absolute;top:.9rem;left:.9rem;background:rgba(251,252,254,.92);color:var(--accent);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.32rem .7rem;border-radius:999px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}

/* byline (avatar + name) */
.ins-by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-top:auto}
.ins-by img{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line);flex:none}
.ins-by span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.3}
.ins-by b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600}
.ins-by.lg img{width:44px;height:44px}
.ins-by.lg span{font-size:.88rem}

/* featured */
.ins-featured{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:0;background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -42px rgba(19,64,99,.5)}
.ins-featured-media{position:relative;display:block;min-height:300px;background:var(--haze);overflow:hidden}
.ins-featured-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .5s ease}
.ins-featured-media:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.ins-featured-body{padding:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.8rem);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ins-featured-body h3{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.ins-featured-body h3 a{color:var(--ink);transition:color .2s}
.ins-featured-body h3 a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.ins-featured-body > p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.ins-featured-body .ins-by{margin:0 0 1.5rem}
.ins-featured-body .btn{align-self:flex-start}
@media(max-width:780px){.ins-featured{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* filter chips */
.ins-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.ins-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font:inherit;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:.55rem 1.1rem;border-radius:999px;transition:all .2s}
.ins-chip:hover{border-color:var(--sky);color:var(--accent)}
.ins-chip.active{background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;border-color:var(--accent)}
.ins-chip-n{font-size:.74rem;min-width:20px;height:20px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--haze);color:var(--ink-soft);padding:0 .3rem}
.ins-chip.active .ins-chip-n{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}

/* grid + cards */
.ins-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:1.5rem}
.ins-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.ins-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(19,64,99,.5);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.ins-thumb{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--haze)}
.ins-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .4s ease}
.ins-card:hover .ins-thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.ins-body{padding:1.3rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.ins-body h3{font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.ins-body h3 a{color:var(--ink);transition:color .2s}
.ins-body h3 a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.ins-body > p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.ins-card.hide{display:none}

/* newsletter */
.ins-news{background:var(--haze)}
.news-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--sky-deep),#0f3a59);color:#eaf2f8;border-radius:20px;
  padding:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(19,64,99,.6)}
.news-text .eyebrow::before{background:var(--dawn)}
.news-text h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);margin:.7rem 0 .6rem}
.news-text p{color:#c3d6e6;font-size:1rem;max-width:42ch}
.news-row{display:flex;gap:.7rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.news-form input{flex:1;min-width:200px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border-radius:11px;padding:.85rem 1rem}
.news-form input::placeholder{color:#a9c4d8}
.news-form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.news-form .btn-primary{background:var(--dawn);color:#3a2a10;box-shadow:none;white-space:nowrap}
.news-form .btn-primary:hover{background:#d2912f}
.news-done{margin-top:.9rem;font-size:.92rem;color:#dff1e6;font-weight:500}
@media(max-width:740px){.news-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* article hero + author card */
.article-hero .inner{max-width:760px}
.article-hero .tag{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.article-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.4vw,3rem);margin:0 0 1rem}
.article-hero .byline{margin-top:1.6rem;margin-bottom:0}
.byline img{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line);flex:none}
.author-card{max-width:760px;margin:2.5rem auto 0;display:flex;gap:1.3rem;align-items:flex-start;
  background:var(--haze);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.6rem 1.7rem}
.author-card img{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:14px;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line);flex:none}
.author-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:.2rem 0 .1rem;color:var(--ink)}
.author-card .role{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.author-card p:last-child{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* =====================================================================
   HOME v2: animated hero, metrics band, marquee, stepper, testimonials, team
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-v2{padding-bottom:0}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center;
  padding-block:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem) clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem)}
.hero-copy{max-width:620px}
.hero-v2 .hero-actions{margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.hero-rating{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.hero-rating b{color:var(--ink)}
.stars{color:var(--dawn);letter-spacing:2px;font-size:1rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-visual{order:-1}}

/* hero visual */
.hero-visual{position:relative;justify-self:center;width:100%;max-width:480px}
.hv-card{border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(19,64,99,.55);aspect-ratio:6/5;background:var(--haze)}
.hv-sky{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.hv-sun{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:hvsun 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hvsun{0%,100%{opacity:.95}50%{opacity:.78}}
.hv-chip{position:absolute;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(251,252,254,.95);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:.6rem .85rem;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 16px 34px -20px rgba(19,64,99,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  animation:floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.hv-chip svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke:var(--accent);flex:none}
.hv-chip-1{top:8%;left:-6%}
.hv-chip-2{bottom:16%;left:-9%;animation-delay:-1.8s}
.hv-chip-3{top:14%;right:-7%;flex-direction:row;gap:.6rem;animation-delay:-3.4s}
.hv-score{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--accent);line-height:1}
.hv-score-l{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.15}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-12px)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.hv-chip-1{left:0}.hv-chip-2{left:0}.hv-chip-3{right:0}}

/* hero entrance animation */
.hero-anim{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);animation:heroUp .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards}
.hero-copy .hero-anim:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.08s}
.hero-copy .hero-anim:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.2s}
.hero-copy .hero-anim:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.32s}
.hero-copy .hero-anim:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.44s}
.hero-copy .hero-anim:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.56s}
.hero-visual.hero-anim{animation-delay:.4s}
@keyframes heroUp{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* metrics band (floats up over hero base) */
.metrics-band{position:relative;z-index:4;margin-top:-1.5rem}
.metrics-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem;
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:1.6rem 1.2rem;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -42px rgba(19,64,99,.5)}
.mb{text-align:center;padding:.3rem .5rem}
.mb+.mb{border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.mb-n{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.mb-n .dawn{color:var(--dawn)}
.mb-l{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:.45rem;line-height:1.3}
@media(max-width:720px){.metrics-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.2rem 0}.mb:nth-child(odd){border-left:0}.mb:nth-child(3),.mb:nth-child(4){padding-top:1.2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}}

/* logo marquee */
.logo-marquee{padding-block:1.8rem}
.logo-marquee .k{text-align:center;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.logo-viewport{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.logo-track{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:3rem;align-items:center;animation:marquee 32s linear infinite}
.logo-track span{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.2rem;color:#8aa0b5;white-space:nowrap}
.logo-marquee:hover .logo-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* upgraded process stepper */
.steps.process{position:relative}
.steps.process .step{padding-top:3.4rem;border-top:0}
.steps.process .step::before{content:"";counter-increment:step;position:static}
.steps.process .step{counter-increment:step}
.steps.process .step::before{content:counter(step);display:grid;place-items:center;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;
  font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(19,64,99,.6)}
.steps.process .step::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:21px;left:42px;right:-1.2rem;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),transparent)}
.steps.process .step:last-child::after{display:none}
@media(max-width:760px){.steps.process .step::after{display:none}}

/* testimonials grid */
.tgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(290px,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.tcard{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;padding:1.7rem 1.6rem;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px -28px rgba(19,64,99,.45);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.tcard .stars{margin-bottom:.9rem}
.tcard blockquote{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.tcard figcaption{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-top:auto}
.tavatar{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--sky),var(--sky-deep));color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.twho{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.3}
.twho b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-size:.92rem}

/* team teaser */
.team-teaser{background:var(--haze)}
.tt-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem);align-items:center}
.tt-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);margin:1rem 0 1rem}
.tt-copy p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.tt-faces{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(130px,1fr));gap:1rem}
.tt-face{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1rem;text-align:center;
  transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.tt-face:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 38px -24px rgba(19,64,99,.45);border-color:#bcd3e6}
.tt-face img{width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.tt-face b{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}
.tt-face span{display:block;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:.2rem}
@media(max-width:780px){.tt-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-anim{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
  .hv-sun,.hv-chip{animation:none}
  .logo-track{animation:none}
}

/* =====================================================================
   Company pages: compare, office MD, staff photo, press featured
   ===================================================================== */
/* about: comparison */
.compare{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.25rem;max-width:900px;margin-inline:auto}
.cmp{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.7rem;background:var(--paper)}
.cmp h3{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.cmp h3 svg{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;padding:4px;flex:none}
.cmp ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.7rem}
.cmp li{position:relative;padding-left:1.6rem;font-size:.96rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.cmp-usual{background:var(--haze)}
.cmp-usual h3{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.cmp-usual h3 svg{stroke:#b2553f;background:rgba(178,85,63,.12)}
.cmp-usual li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:.15rem;top:.5em;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#c9a08f}
.cmp-cs{border-color:var(--sky);box-shadow:0 26px 52px -34px rgba(19,64,99,.5)}
.cmp-cs h3{color:var(--accent)}
.cmp-cs h3 svg{stroke:#1c8a55;background:rgba(28,138,85,.12)}
.cmp-cs li{color:var(--ink)}
.cmp-cs li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.35em;width:13px;height:8px;border-left:2px solid var(--sky);border-bottom:2px solid var(--sky);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
@media(max-width:680px){.compare{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* offices: managing-director photo */
.office-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem}
.office-md{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line);flex:none}
.office-mdname{font-size:.98rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin:.2rem 0 1rem}

/* careers: staff photo in testimonial */
.tcard .tphoto{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line);flex:none}

/* press: featured + hideable list items */
.press-featured{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--haze),#fff);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -42px rgba(19,64,99,.45)}
.pf-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pf-date{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.press-featured h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.8rem;max-width:26ch;line-height:1.15}
.press-featured p{color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.press-item.hide{display:none}

/* What-we-do pages: centered service quote + ticks label */
.ticks-label{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky);margin:.4rem 0 .6rem}
.svc-quote{max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.svc-quote .stars{color:var(--dawn);letter-spacing:3px;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.svc-quote blockquote{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,1.9rem);line-height:1.35;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:1rem}
.svc-quote figcaption{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* contact extras */
.contact-promise{margin-top:1.6rem}
.form-title{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
/* skip link (accessibility) */
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:200;background:var(--sky-deep);color:#fff;
  padding:.7rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 0 10px 0;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.skip-link:focus{left:0}
/* clearer keyboard focus everywhere */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,.btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--sky);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:6px}
/* 404 */
.notfound{text-align:center;max-width:620px;margin-inline:auto;padding-block:clamp(3rem,8vw,6rem)}
.notfound .big{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(4rem,14vw,8rem);line-height:1;color:var(--accent)}
.notfound h1{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);margin:.6rem 0 1rem}
.notfound p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.notfound .hero-actions{justify-content:center}