/* ELLE EM Advisory: Design System */

:root{
  --bg: #FAF8F4;
  --navy: #0F172A;
  --gold: #B08D57;
  --stone: #D6D3D1;
  --ink: #111111;
  --forest: #315B4C;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --rust: #C1512F;
  --teal: #1B6E6B;
  --max: 1180px;
  --pad: 32px;
  --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--navy);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 0.5em;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
h1{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight:400; }
h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); }
h3{ font-size:1.4rem; }
h4{ font-size:1.05rem; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--forest); }

p{ margin:0 0 1.1em; }
.lede{ font-size:1.25rem; line-height:1.6; color:#3a3a3a; }

.container{ max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--pad); }
.section{ padding:96px 0; }
.section-tight{ padding:56px 0; }
.section-navy{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); }
.section-navy h1, .section-navy h2, .section-navy h3{ color:var(--bg); }
.section-stone{ background:#F1EFEA; }

.kicker{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;
  font-size:0.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:14px;
  display:block;
}

hr.rule{ border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); margin:48px 0; }

.btn{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.92rem;
  padding:14px 28px;
  border-radius:2px;
  border:1px solid var(--navy);
  transition:all 0.2s ease;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-primary{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--forest); border-color:var(--forest); }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--navy); }
.btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); }
.btn-gold{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); }
.btn-gold:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--gold); }
.btn-light{ border-color:var(--bg); color:var(--bg); }
.btn-light:hover{ background:var(--bg); color:var(--navy); }
.btn-block{ display:block; width:100%; text-align:center; }

header.site{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(250,248,244,0.94);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(6px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone);
}
.nav-wrap{
  max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--pad);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:78px;
}
.logo{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--navy); font-weight:500;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.05;
}
.logo span{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:0.6rem; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; margin-top:2px; }
nav.primary{ display:flex; gap:36px; }
nav.primary a{
  font-size:0.92rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--navy);
  position:relative; padding:6px 0;
}
nav.primary a:hover{ color:var(--forest); }
nav.primary a.active{ color:var(--forest); }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.menu-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; }
.menu-toggle span{ display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); margin:5px 0; }

@media (max-width: 880px){
  nav.primary{
    position:fixed; top:78px; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    background:var(--bg); flex-direction:column; padding:32px var(--pad);
    gap:0; transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform 0.3s ease; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  nav.primary.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  nav.primary a{ padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone); font-size:1.1rem; }
  .menu-toggle{ display:block; }
  .nav-cta .btn{ display:none; }
}

footer.site{ background:var(--navy); color:#cfd3da; padding:72px 0 32px; }
footer.site h4{ color:var(--gold); }
footer.site a{ color:#cfd3da; }
footer.site a:hover{ color:var(--bg); }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
.footer-grid p{ color:#9aa1ad; font-size:0.94rem; }
.footer-grid ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.footer-grid li{ margin-bottom:10px; font-size:0.94rem; }
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top:56px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid #223047;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:0.82rem; color:#6f7787;
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
}
@media (max-width: 780px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }

.hero{ padding:120px 0 90px; }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
.hero h1{ margin-bottom:24px; }
.hero-meta{ display:flex; gap:40px; padding-top:40px; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); margin-top:16px; }
.hero-meta div span{ display:block; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:#6b6b6b; margin-bottom:6px; }
@media (max-width: 880px){ .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.hero-full{
  position:relative;
  min-height:86vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:150px 0 90px;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-full::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.82) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.58) 45%, rgba(15,23,42,0.9) 100%);
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-full .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.hero-full .kicker{ color:var(--gold); }
.hero-full h1{ color:var(--white); max-width:800px; }
.hero-full .lede{ color:#e7e4db; max-width:620px; }
.hero-full .btn-primary{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); }
.hero-full .btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--white); border-color:var(--white); color:var(--navy); }
.hero-full .btn-outline{ border-color:var(--bg); color:var(--bg); }
.hero-full .btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--bg); color:var(--navy); }
.hero-scroll{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:60px;
  color:#cfd3da; font-size:0.76rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.14em;
}
.hero-scroll .line{ width:34px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .hero-full{ min-height:auto; padding:130px 0 70px; }
  .hero-scroll{ margin-top:40px; }
}

.grid-3{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:32px; }
.grid-4{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px){ .grid-3, .grid-2, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--stone); padding:36px 32px;
  transition:border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.card:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }
.card .num{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:2rem; color:var(--gold); display:block; margin-bottom:16px; }

.grid-4 .card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; border-top:4px solid var(--gold); }
.grid-4 .card:nth-child(4n+2){ border-top-color:var(--rust); }
.grid-4 .card:nth-child(4n+3){ border-top-color:var(--teal); }
.grid-4 .card:nth-child(4n+4){ border-top-color:var(--forest); }
.grid-4 .card:nth-child(4n+2) .num{ color:var(--rust); }
.grid-4 .card:nth-child(4n+3) .num{ color:var(--teal); }
.grid-4 .card:nth-child(4n+4) .num{ color:var(--forest); }
.grid-4 .card p{ flex-grow:1; }
.grid-4 .card .btn{ margin-top:14px; align-self:flex-start; }

.tag{
  display:inline-block; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  color:var(--forest); border:1px solid var(--forest); padding:4px 10px; margin:0 8px 8px 0;
}

.service-block{ padding:88px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone); }
.service-block:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.service-head{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; margin-bottom:48px; }
@media (max-width: 880px){ .service-head{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.service-index{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--gold); }
.detail-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:48px; margin-top:40px; }
@media (max-width: 880px){ .detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.detail-grid ul{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; }
.detail-grid li{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.invest-box{
  background:#F1EFEA; border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding:24px 28px; margin:32px 0;
}
.invest-box .amount{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--navy); }
.faq-item{ padding:22px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); }
.faq-item h4{ color:var(--navy); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; font-size:1.05rem; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
.faq-item p{ color:#3a3a3a; margin-bottom:0; }

.cta-strip{
  background:var(--forest); color:var(--bg); padding:64px 0; text-align:center;
}
.cta-strip h2{ color:var(--bg); }
.cta-strip .btn-light{ margin-top:12px; }

.article-card{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone); padding:36px 0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:160px 1fr; gap:32px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width: 700px){ .article-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; } }
.article-card .meta{ font-size:0.8rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--gold); }
.article-body{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; }
.article-body p{ font-size:1.08rem; }
.article-body h3{ margin-top:1.6em; }
.byline{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:24px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone); margin:36px 0; }
.byline .initial{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--serif); }

.product-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--stone); display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.product-cover{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); padding:40px 28px; min-height:160px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; }
.product-cover .mark{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; }
.product-cover h3{ color:var(--bg); margin-bottom:0; }
.product-body{ padding:26px 28px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.price-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:auto; padding-top:18px; }
.price{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--navy); }

.learning-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.learning-list li{ padding-left:28px; position:relative; margin-bottom:14px; }
.learning-list li:before{ content:'\2013'; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); }

.preview-box{ background:#F1EFEA; border:1px solid var(--stone); padding:28px; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; color:#3a3a3a; }

.pull-quote{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1.4; color:var(--navy);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding-left:28px; margin:40px 0;
}

.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:700px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
label{ display:block; font-size:0.82rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:600; }
input, select, textarea{
  width:100%; padding:14px 14px; border:1px solid var(--stone); background:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:0.98rem; margin-bottom:20px; color:var(--ink);
}
textarea{ min-height:140px; resize:vertical; }
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--forest); }

.fade-in{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); transition:opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-in.visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

.eyebrow-list{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:20px 0 0; }

.breadcrumb{ font-size:0.85rem; color:#6b6b6b; margin-bottom:18px; }
.breadcrumb a{ color:var(--forest); }

.small-caps{ text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; font-size:0.78rem; color:#6b6b6b; }

/* Founder photo */
.founder-photo{
  width:100%; max-width:340px; margin-bottom:28px;
  border:1px solid var(--stone); object-fit:cover;
}

/* Booking calendar */
.calendar-widget{
  border:1px solid var(--stone); background:var(--white); padding:24px; margin-top:12px; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.calendar-header{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:16px; }
.calendar-header span{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy); }
.calendar-header button{
  background:none; border:1px solid var(--stone); width:32px; height:32px; cursor:pointer;
  font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--navy); line-height:1;
}
.calendar-header button:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }
.calendar-weekdays{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr); text-align:center;
  font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#6b6b6b; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.calendar-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr); gap:4px; }
.cal-day{
  aspect-ratio:1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid transparent; background:#F1EFEA; font-size:0.86rem; cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--ink); transition:all 0.15s ease;
}
.cal-day.empty{ background:transparent; cursor:default; }
.cal-day.disabled{ background:transparent; color:#c7c4bf; cursor:not-allowed; }
.cal-day:not(.disabled):not(.empty):hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }
.cal-day.active{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); }
.calendar-times{ margin-top:20px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); }
.calendar-times h4{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.time-slots{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.time-slot{
  border:1px solid var(--stone); background:var(--white); padding:8px 14px; font-size:0.86rem;
  cursor:pointer; font-family:var(--sans); color:var(--ink);
}
.time-slot:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }
.time-slot.selected{ background:var(--forest); border-color:var(--forest); color:var(--bg); }
.calendar-selected{ margin-top:20px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); }
.calendar-selected h4{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.calendar-selected ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.calendar-selected li{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:10px 14px; background:#F1EFEA; margin-bottom:8px; font-size:0.9rem;
}
.calendar-selected li.empty{ background:transparent; color:#6b6b6b; padding-left:0; font-style:italic; }
.calendar-selected li button{
  background:none; border:none; color:var(--forest); cursor:pointer; font-size:0.82rem;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em; font-weight:600;
}

/* AI Readiness Assessment */
.assessment-shell{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--stone); padding:44px; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;
}
.assessment-progress{ height:4px; background:#F1EFEA; margin-bottom:14px; }
.assessment-progress-bar{ height:100%; background:var(--forest); width:0%; transition:width 0.3s ease; }
.assessment-step{ display:none; }
.assessment-step.active{ display:block; }
.assessment-step h3{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.assessment-options{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.assessment-option{
  text-align:left; background:#F1EFEA; border:1px solid var(--stone); padding:16px 18px;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:0.98rem; color:var(--ink); cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.15s ease;
}
.assessment-option:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }
.assessment-option.selected{ background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:var(--bg); }
.assessment-nav{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-top:32px; }
.assessment-nav .btn[disabled]{ opacity:0.35; pointer-events:none; }
.assessment-result{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--stone); padding:44px; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;
}
.result-tier-tag{
  display:inline-block; font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  padding:6px 12px; border:1px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px;
}

/* Home hero portrait */
.hero-portrait{
  width:100%; height:auto; display:block;
  border:1px solid var(--stone); margin-bottom:28px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM LAYER
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Sticky nav: shrink + blur + shadow on scroll --- */
header.site{ transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease; }
.nav-wrap{ transition:height 0.3s ease; }
header.site.scrolled{
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
  background:rgba(250,248,244,0.86);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
}
header.site.scrolled .nav-wrap{ height:62px; }
header.site.scrolled .logo{ transform:scale(0.92); }
.logo{ transition:transform 0.3s ease; transform-origin:left center; }

/* Animated underline on nav links */
nav.primary a{ overflow:visible; }
nav.primary a:not(.menu-toggle)::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:2px;
  background:var(--gold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 0.25s ease;
}
nav.primary a:hover::after,
nav.primary a.active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }

/* --- Buttons: micro-interactions --- */
.btn{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.btn-primary::after,
.btn-gold::after{
  content:'\2192'; display:inline-block; margin-left:10px;
  transition:transform 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after,
.btn-gold:hover::after{ transform:translateX(5px); }
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-gold:hover{ box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(15,23,42,0.16); }

/* --- Card & tile hover polish --- */
.card{ transition:transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease; }
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.08); }

.product-card{ transition:transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease; }
.product-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.08); border-color:var(--gold); }

.article-card{ transition:transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.article-card:hover{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.article-thumb{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover; display:block; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:2px; }
.article-hero-img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/8; object-fit:cover; display:block; border-radius:2px; margin:32px 0 40px; }

img{ transition:transform 0.5s ease; }
.img-zoom{ overflow:hidden; }
.img-zoom img:hover{ transform:scale(1.035); }

/* --- Section background rhythm --- */
.section-warm{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 15% 0%, rgba(176,141,87,0.09), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 100% 100%, rgba(49,91,76,0.07), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg);
}
.section-navy-deep{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 85% 0%, rgba(176,141,87,0.14), transparent 60%),
    var(--navy);
}
.section-navy-deep h1, .section-navy-deep h2, .section-navy-deep h3{ color:var(--bg); }

/* --- Scroll-reveal: stagger + directional variants --- */
.fade-in{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.fade-in.visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.fade-left{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(-28px); transition:opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.fade-left.visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
.fade-right{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(28px); transition:opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.fade-right.visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
.fade-scale{ opacity:0; transform:scale(0.96); transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.fade-scale.visible{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }

/* --- Hero load-in animation --- */
.hero-anim{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); animation:heroIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) forwards; }
.hero-anim.d1{ animation-delay:0.05s; }
.hero-anim.d2{ animation-delay:0.18s; }
.hero-anim.d3{ animation-delay:0.32s; }
.hero-anim.d4{ animation-delay:0.46s; }
.hero-anim.d5{ animation-delay:0.6s; }
@keyframes heroIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

.scroll-cue{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  margin-top:64px; opacity:0.6; animation:heroIn 0.8s ease forwards; animation-delay:0.9s; opacity:0;
}
.scroll-cue span{ font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.14em; color:#6b6b6b; }
.scroll-cue .line{ width:1px; height:34px; background:var(--stone); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.scroll-cue .line::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-100%; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; background:var(--gold);
  animation:scrollLine 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine{ 0%{ top:-100%; } 60%{ top:100%; } 100%{ top:100%; } }

.hero-portrait-wrap{ position:relative; }
.hero-portrait-wrap::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:18px; left:18px; right:-18px; bottom:-18px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold); z-index:0;
}
.hero-portrait-wrap img{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* --- Methodology --- */
.methodology-track{
  position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:56px; align-items:stretch;
}
.methodology-track::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:26px; left:4%; right:4%; height:1px; background:var(--stone); z-index:0;
}
.methodology-stage{ position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.methodology-num{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:2px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:20px; transition:border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.methodology-stage:nth-child(6n+2) .methodology-num{ border-color:var(--rust); color:var(--rust); }
.methodology-stage:nth-child(6n+3) .methodology-num{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); }
.methodology-stage:nth-child(6n+4) .methodology-num{ border-color:var(--forest); color:var(--forest); }
.methodology-stage:nth-child(6n+5) .methodology-num{ border-color:var(--rust); color:var(--rust); }
.methodology-stage:nth-child(6n+6) .methodology-num{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--teal); }
.methodology-stage:hover .methodology-num{ background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-4deg); }
.methodology-stage h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.methodology-stage p{ font-size:0.92rem; color:#3a3a3a; margin-bottom:0; }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .methodology-track{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px 20px; }
  .methodology-track::before{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .methodology-track{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

.methodology-visual{
  margin-top:48px; position:relative; border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden; max-height:420px;
}
.methodology-visual img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.methodology-visual::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.55), transparent 45%);
}

/* --- Services: top summary card grid --- */
.service-nav-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:40px; align-items:stretch; }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .service-nav-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px){ .service-nav-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.service-nav-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--stone);
  border-top:4px solid var(--gold); padding:26px 22px;
  transition:transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}
.service-nav-card:nth-child(4n+2){ border-top-color:var(--rust); }
.service-nav-card:nth-child(4n+3){ border-top-color:var(--teal); }
.service-nav-card:nth-child(4n+4){ border-top-color:var(--forest); }
.service-nav-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.1); }
.service-nav-card .service-nav-num{ font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--gold); font-size:0.95rem; display:block; margin-bottom:10px; }
.service-nav-card h4{ color:var(--navy); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.service-nav-card .service-nav-arrow{ display:inline-block; margin-top:auto; padding-top:14px; color:var(--forest); font-size:0.86rem; font-weight:600; }
.service-nav-card:hover .service-nav-arrow{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.service-nav-card .service-nav-arrow{ transition:transform 0.25s ease; }

/* --- Section image blocks (services / about) --- */
.section-image{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10; object-fit:cover; display:block; border-radius:2px; }
.section-image-wrap{ position:relative; }
.section-image-wrap::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; right:-14px; bottom:-14px; border:1px solid var(--gold); z-index:0;
}
.section-image-wrap img{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.service-image{ width:100%; height:220px; object-fit:cover; display:block; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:2px; }

/* --- Accordion FAQ --- */
.faq-item[data-collapsible]{ cursor:pointer; }
.faq-item[data-collapsible] h4{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; }
.faq-item[data-collapsible] h4::after{
  content:'+'; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--gold); transition:transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item[data-collapsible].open h4::after{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item[data-collapsible] .faq-answer{
  max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease; opacity:0;
}
.faq-item[data-collapsible].open .faq-answer{ opacity:1; }

/* --- Case studies --- */
.case-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px; margin-top:40px; }
@media (max-width: 880px){ .case-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.case-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--stone); padding:36px 32px;
  transition:transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.case-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.08); border-color:var(--gold); }
.case-card .case-tag{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.case-card h3{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.case-card .case-meta{ display:flex; gap:24px; margin-top:24px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--stone); }
.case-card .case-meta div span{ display:block; font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#6b6b6b; margin-bottom:4px; }
.case-placeholder{
  border:1px dashed var(--stone); background:#F1EFEA; padding:48px 32px; text-align:center; color:#6b6b6b;
}

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonial-shell{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; position:relative; }
.testimonial-mark{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:4rem; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px; }
.testimonial-quote{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1.45; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:24px; }
.testimonial-author{ font-size:0.92rem; color:#3a3a3a; }
.testimonial-placeholder{
  border:1px dashed var(--stone); padding:56px 32px; text-align:center; color:#6b6b6b; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;
}

/* --- Floating label form fields --- */
.field-float{ position:relative; margin-bottom:24px; }
.field-float input{
  margin-bottom:0; padding-top:20px; padding-bottom:10px; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone);
  background:transparent; border-radius:0;
}
.field-float input:focus{ border-bottom-color:var(--forest); }
.field-float label{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:20px; margin-bottom:0; font-size:0.98rem; text-transform:none;
  font-weight:400; color:#8a8a8a; letter-spacing:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform 0.2s ease, font-size 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, top 0.2s ease;
}
.field-float input:focus + label,
.field-float input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label{
  top:0; font-size:0.74rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--forest); font-weight:600;
}
.field-float::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0; background:var(--forest);
  transition:width 0.3s ease;
}
.field-float input:focus ~ .field-underline{ width:100%; }