/* =====================================================================
   {the} Fernald firm — Editorial light theme
   Inspired by fernaldalc.com · Cormorant Garamond + Inter · Navy + Gold
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand palette — derived from logo: burnt copper + black on warm white */
  --copper: #B45014;            /* exact logo copper */
  --copper-deep: #8F3D0E;       /* hover / deeper copper */
  --copper-soft: #D78457;       /* lighter copper for tints */
  --copper-tint: #F4E4D7;       /* very pale copper wash */
  --ink: #111111;               /* logo black for primary text/headings */
  --ink-soft: #3A3A3A;          /* body copy */
  --ink-mute: #6B6B6B;          /* meta / captions */
  --cream: #FAF6F0;             /* warm off-white background */
  --cream-deep: #F2EADD;        /* deeper warm band */
  --rule: #E7DCC9;              /* warm hairline */
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Legacy aliases (kept so existing class names that referenced navy/gold map cleanly) */
  --navy: #111111;              /* was deep navy — now logo black */
  --navy-deep: #000000;
  --navy-soft: #2A2A2A;
  --gold: var(--copper);
  --gold-soft: var(--copper-soft);
  --gold-deep: var(--copper-deep);

  /* System */
  --color-primary: var(--copper);
  --color-primary-hover: var(--copper-deep);
  --color-accent: var(--copper);

  /* Typography — Source Serif 4 is Adobe's modern variable serif (sharp, contemporary) */
  --font-display: 'Source Serif 4', 'Source Serif Pro', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-label: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem; --space-2: 0.5rem; --space-3: 0.75rem; --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem; --space-6: 1.5rem; --space-8: 2rem; --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;  --space-16: 4rem; --space-20: 5rem; --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,33,66,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 10px rgba(20,33,66,0.06), 0 20px 40px rgba(20,33,66,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(20,33,66,0.10), 0 30px 60px rgba(20,33,66,0.12);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);

  /* Motion */
  --transition: 220ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ----- Reset ----- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; color: inherit; }
a { color: var(--copper); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--copper-deep); }
::selection { background: var(--copper-tint); color: var(--ink); }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem; z-index: 100; transition: top var(--transition);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--space-4); color: var(--white); }

/* ----- Typography ----- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 60;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 400; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 400; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* Italic gold accent — the brand signature */
.accent-italic, h1 em, h2 em, .hero__h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Eyebrow label — opens every section */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.eyebrow--light::before { background: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ----- Layout ----- */
.container { max-width: var(--container-max); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem); }
section + section { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }

/* Alternating section backgrounds */
.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--navy .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section--navy .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ----- Top utility bar (light, copper accent) ----- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.top-bar__inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }
.top-bar a { color: var(--copper); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--copper-deep); }
.top-bar__credentials { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.top-bar__contact { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .top-bar { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: var(--space-1) 0; }
  .top-bar__credentials { display: none; }
  .top-bar__inner { justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
  .top-bar__contact { gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ----- Header / nav ----- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(180%);
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border-bottom-color: var(--rule);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-block: var(--space-4); gap: var(--space-4); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand__logo { height: 40px; width: auto; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem); flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: clamp(0.84rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav a:hover, .nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* Plain-link CTA — matches other nav items */
.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: clamp(0.84rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-cta:hover { color: var(--copper); }
/* keep the .nav a::after underline hover behavior (inherited from .nav a) */

/* ----- Dropdown menus ----- */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dd-trigger {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: clamp(0.84rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-dd-trigger:hover, .has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dd-trigger, .has-dropdown.is-active .nav-dd-trigger { color: var(--copper); }
.nav-dd-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--copper);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.has-dropdown.is-active .nav-dd-trigger::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-dd-caret { font-size: 0.72em; transition: transform var(--transition); display: inline-block; line-height: 1; }
.has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dd-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dd {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: -18px;
  width: max-content;
  min-width: 340px;
  max-width: 460px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -12px rgba(17,17,17,0.18);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility 0s linear var(--transition);
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-dd::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -7px; left: 32px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dd {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility 0s;
}
/* Hover bridge so the gap below trigger doesn't drop the menu */
.has-dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .has-dropdown:hover .nav-dd {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility 0s;
  }
  .has-dropdown:hover .nav-dd-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .has-dropdown:hover .nav-dd-trigger { color: var(--copper); }
}
.nav-dd a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 0 !important;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  white-space: normal;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}
.nav-dd a:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.nav-dd a::after { display: none; }
.nav-dd a strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  text-transform: none;
}
.nav-dd a:hover strong { color: var(--copper); }
.nav-dd a span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  white-space: normal;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Mobile dropdown: stacked inline accordion */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .has-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .nav-dd-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: var(--space-3) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .nav-dd {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-dd::before { display: none; }
  .has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dd { display: block; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .nav-dd a { padding: 0.55rem 1rem; }
  .nav-dd a strong { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .nav-dd a span { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .has-dropdown::after { display: none; }
}
/* nav-cta hover handled by earlier plain-link rule */

.nav-toggle { display: none; padding: var(--space-2); }
.nav-toggle svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: var(--navy); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: auto;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--gutter);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    gap: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility 0s linear var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .nav.is-open {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility 0s;
  }
  .nav a { font-size: 1rem; padding: var(--space-3) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .nav a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-3); border-bottom: none !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
}

/* ----- Buttons ----- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--copper-deep); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--copper-deep); color: var(--white); }
.btn__arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ----- Hero ----- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9rem);
  background: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; pointer-events: none;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px); opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero::before { top: -200px; right: -100px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180,80,20,0.18), transparent 70%); }
.hero::after  { bottom: -200px; left: -100px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17,17,17,0.06), transparent 70%); }
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__copy { max-width: 40rem; }
.hero__h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 4.8rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.06;
}
.hero__h1 .verb { color: var(--copper); font-weight: 500; }
.hero__h1 .obj { display: block; color: var(--ink); }
.hero__h1 .line { display: block; }
.hero__h1 .line + .line { margin-top: 0.05em; }
.hero__lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 32rem;
}
.hero__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.hero__credentials {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.hero__credentials span {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* Portrait — modern soft rounded with copper underline accent (no offset frame) */
.hero__portrait { position: relative; max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
.hero__portrait-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(17,17,17,0.25);
}
.hero__portrait-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.hero__portrait::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -18px; top: 12%;
  width: 4px; height: 76%;
  background: var(--copper);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero__caption {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__portrait { max-width: 320px; order: 2; }
  .hero__copy { order: 1; }
  .hero__portrait::before { left: -10px; }
  .hero__portrait::after { inset: 10px -10px -10px 10px; }
}

/* ----- Page hero (sub-pages) ----- */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.page-hero__lede { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 38rem; }
.crumbs {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.crumbs a { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.crumbs span + span::before { content: ' / '; color: var(--ink-mute); margin-inline: 0.4em; }

/* ----- Trust strip ----- */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
}
.trust-strip__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-strip__item { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.trust-strip__item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .trust-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
}

/* Wordmark variant of the trust strip — keeps dark background, shows tagline */
.trust-strip__inner--wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: clamp(0.6rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
}
.trust-strip__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.trust-strip__sep {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1;
  transform: translateY(-0.08em);
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .trust-strip__inner--wordmark { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
  .trust-strip__sep { display: none; }
}

/* ----- Services grid ----- */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); margin-top: var(--space-10); }
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.97rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.service-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.service-card__link:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.service-card__link .arrow { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.service-card__link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ----- Case cards ----- */
.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.case-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-7) var(--space-7);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  min-width: 0;
  height: 100%;
}
.case-card p, .case-card h3, .case-card .case-card__role, .case-card .case-card__title, .case-card .case-card__tag {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.case-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.case-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.case-card__role {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft, var(--ink));
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ----- Insight cards (blog / insights landing) ----- */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.insight-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-7) var(--space-6);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  min-width: 0;
}
.insight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.insight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.insight-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.insight-card--soon { opacity: 0.62; }
.insight-card--soon:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.insight-card--soon::before { display: none; }
.insight-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.insight-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.insight-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold));
  background-size: 0 1px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  transition: background-size var(--transition);
}
.insight-card__title a:hover { background-size: 100% 1px; }
.insight-card__body {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft, var(--ink));
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.insight-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.insight-card__link:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.insight-card__link .arrow { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.insight-card__link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ----- Split section (text + image) ----- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.split--reverse > :first-child { order: 2; }
.split__media { position: relative; }
.split__media img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.split__media--framed::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: -1;
}
.split p + p { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split--reverse > :first-child { order: 0; }
}

/* ----- Lists with gold dashes ----- */
.dash-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-5) 0; }
.dash-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.dash-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 13px;
  width: 12px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ----- FAQ ----- */
.faq { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.faq details {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-block: var(--space-5);
}
.faq details:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.faq summary {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p { margin-top: var(--space-4); }

/* ----- Form ----- */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.form-field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(183,153,90,0.18);
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-required { color: var(--gold-deep); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Contact direct block */
.contact-direct {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-8);
}
.contact-direct h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.contact-direct__row { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.contact-direct__row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-direct__label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.contact-direct__value { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-direct__value a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-direct__value a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ----- Pillar quote / pull quote ----- */
.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 38rem;
}

/* ----- CTA band — light, copper-tinted (no dark backgrounds) ----- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--copper);
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.cta-band p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 38rem; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6); }
.cta-band .btn--primary { background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.cta-band .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--copper-deep); color: var(--white); }
.cta-band .btn--ghost { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.cta-band .btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }

/* ----- Honors / awards ----- */
.honor-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-5); margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.honor-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}
.honor-card__year {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.honor-card__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.honor-card__org { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ----- Footer — light cream (no dark background) ----- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-8);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.site-footer a { color: var(--copper); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--copper-deep); }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.footer__brand img { height: 50px; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer__brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----- Article (blog post) ----- */
.article-body {
  max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: 1.07rem; line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-body h2 { margin-top: var(--space-12); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.article-body h3 { margin-top: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.article-body p { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); color: var(--ink); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); padding-left: var(--space-6); }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.article-body strong { color: var(--navy); }
.article-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

/* ----- Utilities ----- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.muted { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; } .mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); } .mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 38rem; }

/* Reveal animation */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
  .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ----- Print ----- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .top-bar, .nav-toggle, .nav-cta, .cta-band { display: none !important; }
  body { background: white; color: black; }
}