/* =========================================================
   TUVI Marketing website — styles (all pages)
   Sections: base · nav · homepage (hero, story, sections) · inner pages
   (page hero, cards, blog, client stories, FAQ, contact) · footer
   Colour rule 60 : 30 : 10 → white : gold : emerald
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --paper: #FBF8F2;
  --ivory: #F5EEE1;
  --ink: #1F1B16;
  --muted: #5F574E;
  --line: #E6DCC9;
  --gold: #B98A2F;
  --gold-deep: #85601F;
  --gold-soft: #EBDDB8;
  --emerald: #0F5C4A;       /* the 10% pop: buttons, highlights, key marks */
  --emerald-dark: #0E3B31;  /* AI band, results panel */
  --emerald-deep: #0A2C25;  /* footer */
  --emerald-tint: #E7F1EC;
  --fog: #ECEBE8;
  --gold-text: linear-gradient(100deg, #7E5B1C 0%, #A9802F 50%, #7E5B1C 100%);
  --gold-text-light: linear-gradient(100deg, #D7B56A 0%, #F2E0AE 50%, #D7B56A 100%);
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(31,27,22,.04), 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(31,27,22,.18);
  --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'Manrope', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: clip; }
body { margin: 0; background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--sans); overflow-x: clip; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
a { color: var(--emerald); }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
.wrap { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.eyebrow { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 0 0 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.h2 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 64px); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.gt { font-style: italic; background: var(--gold-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; padding-right: .06em; }
.em { font-style: italic; color: var(--emerald); }
.rule { display: block; width: 72px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin: 28px 0; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 19px); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); }
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 54px; padding: 0 30px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--emerald); color: var(--white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--emerald); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(15,92,74,.6); transition: background .3s, transform .3s; }
.btn:hover { background: var(--emerald-dark); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #E3C57E; }
.textlink { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: 3px; }
.textlink:hover { color: var(--emerald); }
.section { position: relative; padding: clamp(88px, 11vw, 150px) var(--gutter); }
.dots { position: absolute; width: 180px; height: 180px; background-image: radial-gradient(#D9BE7C 1.2px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 16px 16px; opacity: .7; pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .hide-sm { display: none !important; } .dots { display: none; } .portrait-col .slab { right: -8px; } .results::before { inset: 12px -8px -12px 8px !important; } }

.rot { display: inline-grid; vertical-align: bottom; }
.rw { grid-area: 1 / 1; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(.4em); filter: blur(6px); transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter .9s; }
.rw.on { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
.rw.off { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-.4em); filter: blur(6px); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60; height: 76px; padding: 0 var(--gutter); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(230,220,201,0); transition: background .4s, border-color .4s; }
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,.93); border-bottom-color: var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); min-height: 44px; }
.brand b { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: .16em; }
.brand span { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 12px; line-height: 1.4; }
.nav .btn { min-height: 44px; padding: 0 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.nav-end { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

/* main menu: a row on desktop, a drop-down panel on tablets and phones */
.menu-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.menu-list a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; }
.menu-list a:hover, .menu-list a:focus-visible { color: var(--emerald); }
.menu-list a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.has-sub { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.sub-toggle { width: 28px; height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--gold-deep); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: transform .25s; }
.has-sub.open .sub-toggle { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sub { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 10px; position: absolute; top: calc(100% - 2px); left: -14px; min-width: 230px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, visibility .2s; }
.sub a { display: flex; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
.sub a:hover, .sub a:focus-visible { background: var(--paper); }
.has-sub:hover .sub, .has-sub:focus-within .sub, .has-sub.open .sub { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.burger { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; }
.burger span { display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink); transition: transform .25s; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.75px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.75px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .burger { display: inline-flex; }
  .menu { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -24px rgba(31,27,22,.25); padding: 8px var(--gutter) 20px; display: none; max-height: calc(100vh - 76px); overflow-y: auto; }
  .menu.open { display: block; }
  .menu-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; font-size: 16px; }
  .menu-list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .menu-list > li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .menu-list a { min-height: 52px; }
  .has-sub { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; }
  .sub-toggle { width: 44px; height: 52px; }
  .sub { position: static; width: 100%; min-width: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; padding: 0 0 10px 14px; display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .has-sub.open .sub { display: block; }
  .has-sub:hover .sub, .has-sub:focus-within .sub { display: none; }
  .has-sub.open:hover .sub, .has-sub.open:focus-within .sub { display: block; }
  .sub a { min-height: 44px; color: var(--muted); }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .nav .btn { padding: 0 14px; font-size: 13px; gap: 8px; } .nav { gap: 10px; } }

/* sections that the menu links to stop below the sticky bar */
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 76px; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; margin-top: -76px; padding: 150px var(--gutter) 110px; background: var(--paper); overflow: hidden; }
.threads { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-grid { position: relative; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px); }
.hero-copy { flex: 1 1 520px; min-width: 0; }
.hero h1 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 86px); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.hero .lead { margin: 30px 0 0; max-width: 560px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 20px 32px; margin-top: 40px; }
.trust { margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); line-height: 2; }
.trust b { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.portrait-col { flex: 0 1 420px; min-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.portrait-col .slab { position: absolute; right: -36px; top: 40px; width: 78%; height: 86%; background: #F3E8D0; border-radius: 999px 999px 24px 24px; }
.portrait-col .dots { left: -54px; top: -30px; }
.arch { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.arch::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14px 14px 14px -14px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 999px 999px 18px 18px; }
.arch img { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 999px 999px 18px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.badge { position: absolute; left: -28px; bottom: 44px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 14px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; max-width: 260px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.badge i { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.badge b { display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.badge span { color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .badge { left: 8px; bottom: 16px; } .portrait-col { max-width: 330px; } .portrait-col .slab { right: -14px; } .portrait-col .dots { left: -14px; } }

/* ---------- scroll story ---------- */
.story { position: relative; height: 8800px; background: var(--fog); }  /* taller = slower story; step timing lives in main.js */
.stage { position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh; height: 100svh; min-height: 600px; overflow: hidden; background: transparent; }
.story { transition: background 1.2s ease; }
.story.s1 { background: var(--ivory); }
.story.s2 { background: var(--white); }
.sh { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: calc(50% + 38px); width: min(760px, 92vw); text-align: center; opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% + 18px)); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .8s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); z-index: 3; }
.sh.on { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.sh h2 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 60px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.sh.fog h2 { color: #2E2A25; }
.sh.ring { width: min(560px, 40vw); }
.sh.ring h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 50px); }
.sh.ring .gt { white-space: nowrap; }
.sh .sub { margin: 18px 0 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 30px); color: var(--emerald); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .sh.ring { width: 92vw; } }
.chip { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; border-radius: 999px; background: #FAFAF9; border: 1px solid #D4D1CB; color: #3F3B36; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(31,27,22,.25); opacity: 0;
  transition: left 1.3s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.2,1), top 1.3s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.2,1), width 1.3s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.2,1), height 1.3s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.2,1), border-radius 1.1s ease, background .9s ease, border-color .9s ease, box-shadow .9s ease, opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.chip.measure { width: auto !important; height: auto !important; }
.chip .front { display: block; padding: 11px 20px; white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity .5s ease; }
.chip .back { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s ease .5s; }
.chip .back small { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.chip .back small i { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.chip .back span { font-size: var(--cf, 16px); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.42; color: var(--ink); }
.chip.d2.show { opacity: .9; } .chip.d3.show { opacity: .75; }
.chip.show { opacity: 1; animation: bob 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.chip.slow.show { animation-duration: 9s; } .chip.late.show { animation-duration: 8s; animation-delay: -2s; }
@keyframes bob { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
.stage.sorted .chip { animation: none; }
.stage.sorted .chip.pair { opacity: 1; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold-soft); box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(31,27,22,.04), 0 22px 44px -20px rgba(15,92,74,.35); }
.stage.sorted .chip.pair::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 20px; right: 20px; top: -1px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }
.stage.sorted .chip.pair .front { opacity: 0; }
.stage.sorted .chip.pair .back { opacity: 1; }
.stage.sorted .chip.solo { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.9); }
.stage.past .chip { opacity: 0 !important; transform: translateY(-24px); transition-delay: 0s !important; }
.lane { position: absolute; left: 0; display: flex; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px); white-space: nowrap; will-change: transform; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .8s ease; }
.stage.past .lane { opacity: 1; }
.lane.a { bottom: calc(50% - 38px + clamp(150px, 20vh, 230px)); }
.lane.b { top: calc(50% + 38px + clamp(150px, 20vh, 230px)); }
.lane .q:nth-child(odd) { transform: translateY(-26px); }
.lane .q:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(26px); }
.q { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.q em { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 46px); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--ink); }
.lane.b .q em { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.q span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.rails { position: absolute; right: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 36px); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.rail { width: 2px; height: 12px; border-radius: 2px; background: #CFCBC4; transition: background .4s, height .4s; }
.rail.on { background: var(--gold); height: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .chip { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .chip .front { padding: 8px 14px; }
  .chip .back { padding: 12px; gap: 6px; }
  .chip .back small { font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .chip .back small i { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
}

/* ---------- meet + results ---------- */
.meet-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: center; }
.meet-copy { flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: 0; }
.meet-copy p:not(.eyebrow) { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 19px); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); }  /* same as the intro text in other sections (.lead) */
.results { flex: 1 1 440px; min-width: 0; position: relative; }
.results::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 18px -18px -18px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 28px; }
.results .dots { right: -40px; top: -40px; }
.results-card { position: relative; background: var(--emerald-dark); color: #F2EBDD; border-radius: 28px; padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(10,44,37,.6); }
.results-card h3 { margin: 0 0 26px; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px); line-height: 1.15; }
.results-card h3 em { background: var(--gold-text-light); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.nums { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 26px 28px; }
.num { border-top: 1px solid rgba(227,197,126,.5); padding-top: 18px; }
.num b { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(38px, 4vw, 56px); line-height: 1; background: var(--gold-text-light); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.num p { margin: 12px 0 6px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #E8E1D3; }
.num small { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #E3C57E; }
.model-head { margin: clamp(80px, 9vw, 120px) 0 36px; text-align: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px); line-height: 1.15; }
.model { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
.mcol { border-radius: 24px; padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); }
.mcol.them { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mcol.us { position: relative; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(31,27,22,.04), 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(133,96,31,.45); }
.mcol.us::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 28px; right: 28px; top: -1px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px; }
.mcol .mh { margin: 0 0 22px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.mcol.us .mh { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.mcol ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mcol li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
.mcol.them li { color: var(--muted); }
.mcol.us li { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.mcol li i { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1px; }
.mcol.them li i { border: 1px solid #CFC8BC; }
.mcol.us li i { background: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .model { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.proofs { margin-top: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.proof { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.proof i { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #F6EDDA; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.proof h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 23px; }
.proof p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.creds { margin-top: 36px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; line-height: 2; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .proofs { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .results::before { inset: 12px -10px -12px 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .nums { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- services ---------- */
.services { background: var(--paper); overflow: hidden; }
.services .dots { right: 4%; top: 60px; }
.services .intro { max-width: 760px; }
.svc-grid { margin-top: 56px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.svc { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s; }
.svc:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.svc .ic { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: #F6EDDA; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.svc .ic svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.svc .no { position: absolute; right: 26px; top: 26px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold); }
.svc h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; padding-right: 22px; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; }
.svc .go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--emerald); }
.svc:hover h3 { color: var(--emerald); }
.svc:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; }
.svc p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.svc-note { margin-top: 36px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- how ---------- */
.steps { margin-top: 64px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.step { position: relative; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 30px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.step b { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: #F6EDDA; border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.step h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }
.step p { margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.how { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--white) 55%, var(--ivory) 55%, var(--ivory) 100%); }
.how-cta { margin-top: 64px; text-align: center; }
.how-cta p { margin: 0 0 28px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); }
.advisory { margin: 56px auto 0; max-width: 840px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft); border-left: 0; border-radius: 22px; padding: 26px 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.advisory p { margin: 0; flex: 1 1 420px; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.advisory p b { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .how { background: var(--white); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- stories ---------- */
.stories { background: var(--paper); }
.stories-head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.arrows { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.arrows button { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep); background: transparent; color: var(--gold-deep); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .3s, color .3s; }
.arrows button:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--white); }
.track { margin-top: 48px; display: flex; gap: 24px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: 6px 4px 28px; scrollbar-width: thin; }
.card { flex: 0 0 min(560px, 86%); scroll-snap-align: start; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 26px; padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.card blockquote { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(19px, 1.7vw, 23px); line-height: 1.5; }
.card blockquote::before { content: "“"; display: block; font-size: 64px; line-height: .6; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card .who { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.card .who b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }
.more { margin-top: 20px; }

/* ---------- AI band ---------- */
.ai { background: #F3E9D2; color: var(--ink); overflow: hidden; }
.ai .dots { left: 3%; bottom: 40px; opacity: .35; }
.ai-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: center; }
.ai-photo { flex: 0 1 400px; min-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.ai-photo::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -12px 12px 12px -12px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 22px; }
.ai-photo img { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 22px; }
.ai-copy { flex: 1 1 460px; min-width: 0; }
.ai p:not(.eyebrow) { margin: 24px 0 0; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 19px); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); }  /* same as the intro text in other sections (.lead) */
.books { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-top: 34px; }
.book { width: 150px; aspect-ratio: 2 / 3; border-radius: 6px 12px 12px 6px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 16px 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; box-shadow: 0 18px 30px -16px rgba(31,27,22,.35); }
.book b { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); }
.book span { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }

.ai-links { margin-top: 30px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ai-photo { max-width: 330px; } }

.svc-more { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { background: var(--white); }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; }
.faq-intro .lead { margin: 24px 0 0; }
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-list details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-list summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; min-height: 64px; padding: 18px 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 21px); line-height: 1.35; }
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-list summary::after { content: ""; flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-deep)) center / 12px 1.5px no-repeat, linear-gradient(var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-deep)) center / 1.5px 12px no-repeat; transition: transform .25s; }
.faq-list details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-list summary:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; }
.faq-list p { margin: 0 0 24px; max-width: 64ch; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- closing ---------- */
.closing { text-align: center; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%, #F4E6C2 0%, var(--paper) 44%, var(--white) 78%); overflow: hidden; }
.closing .rings { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 46%; width: 900px; height: 900px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); pointer-events: none; }
.closing .h2 { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.closing .rotline { position: relative; margin: 26px auto 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px); line-height: 1.3; max-width: 880px; }
.closing .rotline .rot { display: grid; justify-items: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.closing .rw { white-space: normal; }

.closing .lead { position: relative; max-width: 640px; margin: 26px auto 0; }
.closing .actions { position: relative; margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }

/* gold dust: one fixed layer that sits above section backgrounds but below all content */
.dust { position: fixed; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.wrap, .hero-grid, .foot, .closing > :not(.rings), .stage { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stage { position: sticky; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .rw, .sh, .chip, .chip .front, .chip .back, .lane, .rail, .stage { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}


/* =========================================================
   Brand logo (SVG files in /logo)
   ========================================================= */
.brand img { display: block; height: 30px; width: auto; }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .brand img { height: 24px; } }

/* =========================================================
   Inner pages
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero { position: relative; padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px) var(--gutter) clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 0%, #F4E6C2 0%, var(--paper) 42%, var(--white) 80%); overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero .wrap { max-width: 1240px; }
.page-hero h1 { margin: 0; max-width: 18ch; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 76px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.02em; text-wrap: balance; }
.page-hero .lead { max-width: 60ch; margin: 26px 0 0; }
.page-hero .threads { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; width: 100%; height: 60%; pointer-events: none; }
.crumbs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; list-style: none; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 8px; color: var(--gold); }
.crumbs a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--emerald); }
.band { padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) var(--gutter); }
.band.paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section-head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-head .h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px); }
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.chips li { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 6px 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.meta .tag { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.empty { padding: 48px; text-align: center; border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 22px; color: var(--muted); }

/* cards (blog posts and client stories) */
.card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.tile { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(31,27,22,.04), 0 26px 50px -22px rgba(31,27,22,.28); }
.tile:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; }
.tile .cover { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F6EDDA, #FBF8F2 60%, #EFE2C2); overflow: hidden; }
.tile .cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.tile .cover.ph { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 20px; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.tile .body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 24px 24px 26px; flex: 1; }
.tile h3 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.25; text-wrap: balance; }
.tile p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.tile .go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--emerald); }
.tile.feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.tile.feature .cover { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 340px; }
.tile.feature .body { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); justify-content: center; }
.tile.feature h3 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); }
.tile.feature p { -webkit-line-clamp: 4; font-size: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .tile.feature { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .tile.feature .cover { min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } }
.stat-badge { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stat-badge b { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.stat-badge span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }

.pager { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 48px; }
.pager a, .pager span { min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 20px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.pager span { border-color: transparent; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.pager a:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--white); }

/* article (blog post and client story) */
.article-head { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 104px) var(--gutter) 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper), var(--white)); }
.article-head .wrap { max-width: 860px; }
.article-head h1 { margin: 18px 0 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 62px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.015em; text-wrap: balance; }
.article-head .lead { margin: 22px 0 0; }
.article-cover { max-width: 1100px; margin: 44px auto 0; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.article-cover img { width: 100%; border-radius: 22px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; object-fit: cover; }
.article-body { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) var(--gutter) clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px); }
.prose { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: #3A342D; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.prose h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 1.8em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 1.6em; }
.prose a { color: var(--emerald); text-decoration-color: var(--gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; }
.prose li + li { margin-top: .4em; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--gold); }
.prose img, .prose video, .prose iframe { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 16px; }
.prose blockquote { margin-left: 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 24px; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink); }
.prose figure { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
.prose figcaption { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
.prose th, .prose td { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; }
.prose hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 2.2em 0; }

.author-box { max-width: 720px; margin: 56px auto 0; display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; background: var(--paper); }
.author-box img { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 20%; flex: none; }
.author-box p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.author-box b { color: var(--ink); }

/* client story page */
.story-stats { max-width: 1100px; margin: 44px auto 0; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.story-stats .panel { background: var(--emerald-dark); color: #F2EBDD; border-radius: 26px; padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.story-stats .panel b { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px); line-height: 1; background: var(--gold-text-light); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.story-stats .panel span { display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: #C9D3CE; }
.story-grid { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.story-grid .prose { margin: 0; max-width: none; }
.story-aside { position: sticky; top: 100px; display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.story-aside .box { padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; background: var(--white); }
.story-aside h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.story-aside p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .story-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .story-aside { position: static; } }
.pull { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) var(--gutter); }
.pull blockquote { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px); line-height: 1.4; text-wrap: balance; }
.pull blockquote::before { content: "“"; display: block; font-size: 80px; line-height: .6; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pull cite { display: block; margin-top: 22px; font-style: normal; font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.pull cite b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* call-to-action band used at the end of inner pages */
.cta-band { padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) var(--gutter); }
.cta-band .inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 30px; padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 10%, #F4E6C2 0%, #FBF8F2 50%, #FFFFFF 100%); border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 28px; }
.cta-band h2 { margin: 0; max-width: 20ch; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.1; }
.cta-band p { margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 52ch; color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* FAQ page */
.faq-page { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-toc { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.faq-toc p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.faq-toc ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.faq-toc a { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 40px; padding: 0 12px; border-radius: 10px; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; }
.faq-toc a:hover { background: var(--paper); color: var(--emerald); }
.faq-group + .faq-group { margin-top: 64px; }
.faq-group h2 { margin: 0 0 18px; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px); scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .faq-page { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .faq-toc { position: static; } .faq-toc ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; } .faq-toc a { min-height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 14px; } }

/* contact page */
.contact-grid { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.expect { list-style: none; margin: 30px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.expect li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 34px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); }
.expect li b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.expect i { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.alt-contact { margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.form-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 26px; padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form-card h2 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 28px; }
.form-card .note { margin: 0 0 26px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.fields { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px 16px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .fields { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.field label, .field legend { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); padding: 0; }
.field .req { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; min-height: 50px; padding: 12px 14px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s; }
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(185,138,47,.18); }
.field fieldset { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.field .opt { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; min-height: 40px; font-size: 15px; }
.field .opt input { width: 20px; min-height: 20px; height: 20px; accent-color: var(--emerald); }
.form-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.form-actions small { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 34ch; }
.form-actions .btn { border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }
.form-actions .btn[disabled] { opacity: .6; cursor: wait; }
.form-msg { display: none; margin-top: 18px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }
.form-msg.err { display: block; background: #FBEDEA; color: #8A2E1D; border: 1px solid #F1C9BF; }

/* 404 */
.notfound { min-height: 60vh; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 80px var(--gutter); }
.notfound b { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(80px, 14vw, 160px); line-height: 1; background: var(--gold-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
footer { background: var(--emerald-deep); color: #C9D3CE; padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px) var(--gutter) 32px; }
.foot { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) repeat(2, minmax(0, 2fr)); gap: 40px; font-size: 14px; }
.foot .brand img { height: 30px; }
.foot .about { margin: 18px 0 0; max-width: 40ch; line-height: 1.7; color: #A9B7B0; }
.foot h2 { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #E3C57E; }
.foot ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.foot a { color: #C9D3CE; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 36px; }
.foot a:hover { color: #F2E0AE; }
.foot-base { max-width: 1240px; margin: 40px auto 0; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,211,206,.18); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #8FA39A; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .foot { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .foot .lead-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }

.wrap, .hero-grid, .foot, .foot-base, .closing > :not(.rings), .page-hero .wrap, .band > *, .cta-band .inner, .article-head .wrap, .article-cover, .article-body, .story-stats, .pull, .faq-page, .contact-grid, .notfound > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* keyboard users: "Skip to content" appears on first Tab */
.skip { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 100; background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; }
.skip:focus { top: 12px; }
.tile .meta { display: flex; -webkit-line-clamp: unset; overflow: visible; }
.meta > span + span::before { content: "·"; margin-right: 14px; color: var(--gold); }
.meta > .tag + span::before { content: none; }
.article-head.wide .wrap { max-width: 1100px; }
/* phones: the booking button moves from the bar into the menu panel */
.menu-cta { display: none; }
.nav .btn { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .menu-cta { display: block; padding-top: 14px; } .menu-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .nav-end > .btn { display: none; } }
.menu-list a.btn, .menu-list a.btn:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* =========================================================
   Trusted by · Recognized and featured (logos from the CMS "Logos" collection)
   ========================================================= */
.strip { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; padding: 20px var(--gutter); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.strip .lbl, .featured .lbl { flex: none; margin: 0; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.marquee { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); }
.marquee ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 52px; width: max-content; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 4px 26px; animation: marquee 60s linear infinite; }
.featured .marquee ul { animation-duration: 70s; }
.marquee:hover ul, .marquee:focus-within ul { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee li { flex: none; display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 52px; }
.marquee img { display: block; width: auto; opacity: .72; transition: opacity .3s; }
.marquee li:hover img { opacity: 1; }
.marquee a { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 52px; text-decoration: none; }
.marquee a small { position: absolute; top: 2px; right: -14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.marquee a:hover small, .marquee a:focus-visible small { opacity: 1; }
.marquee a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 6px; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 6px; padding: 14px var(--gutter); } .strip .lbl { text-align: center; } .marquee ul { gap: 38px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; } .marquee ul { animation: none; } .marquee li[aria-hidden] { display: none; } }

.recog { position: relative; padding: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 72px) var(--gutter); background: var(--paper); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.recog-top { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.recog-top h2 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px); }
.awards { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.awards li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); min-width: 0; }
.awards li:not(:nth-child(4n+1)) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.award { height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; transition: background .3s; }
.awards li:nth-child(4n+1) .award { padding-left: 0; }
.award .mark { flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
.award b { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }
.award .by { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.award .who { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
a.award .ext { color: var(--emerald); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
a.award:hover { background: var(--white); }
a.award:hover b { color: var(--emerald); }
a.award:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: -2px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .awards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .awards li:not(:nth-child(4n+1)) { border-left: 0; }
  .awards li:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .awards li:nth-child(4n+1) .award { padding-left: 18px; }
  .awards li:nth-child(2n+1) .award { padding-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .awards { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-padding-inline: var(--gutter); gap: 10px; border: 0; margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); padding: 0 var(--gutter) 8px; scrollbar-width: none; }
  .awards li, .awards li:nth-child(2n), .awards li:not(:nth-child(4n+1)) { flex: 0 0 76%; scroll-snap-align: start; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--white); }
  .awards li .award, .awards li:nth-child(2n+1) .award, .awards li:nth-child(4n+1) .award { padding: 12px 14px; }
}
.featured { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .featured { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 6px; } .featured .lbl { text-align: center; } }

/* FAQ answers (from the CMS "FAQs" collection or the backup file) */
.faq-a { padding: 0 52px 24px 0; max-width: 72ch; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); }
.faq-a p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: inherit; max-width: none; }
.faq-a ul { margin: 0 0 12px; padding-left: 1.2em; }
.faq-a li + li { margin-top: 4px; }
.faq-a li::marker { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-a a { color: var(--emerald); text-decoration-color: var(--gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.faq-a blockquote { margin: 4px 0 14px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); }
.faq-a blockquote cite { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.faq-a .faq-next { margin-top: 4px; }
.faq-a .faq-next a { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.faq-a > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .faq-a { padding-right: 0; } }
.faq-more { margin: 18px 0 0; }
/* FAQ page: topic buttons */
.faq-topics { position: sticky; top: 76px; z-index: 20; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-topics nav { max-width: calc(960px + 2 * var(--gutter)); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; gap: 8px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 10px var(--gutter); scrollbar-width: none; }
.faq-topics a { flex: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 42px; padding: 0 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.faq-topics a:hover, .faq-topics a:focus-visible { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--emerald); }
.faq-sections { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-sections .faq-group h2 { scroll-margin-top: 150px; }
.recog .wrap, .strip > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.marquee img { filter: grayscale(1); }

/* Scroll story fallback: until main.js has started the story (it adds .ready), or if it
   can't run, the three messages, the headaches and the client quotes show as a normal,
   readable section instead of a blank area. */
.story:not(.ready) { height: auto; background: var(--paper); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px) var(--gutter); }
.story:not(.ready) .stage { position: static; height: auto; min-height: 0; overflow: visible; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.story:not(.ready) .sh { position: static; opacity: 1; transform: none; width: 100%; flex: 0 0 100%; margin: 28px 0 12px; }
.story:not(.ready) .sh[data-steps="0"] { order: 1; margin-top: 0; }
.story:not(.ready) .chip { position: static; opacity: 1; animation: none; order: 2; width: auto !important; height: auto !important; }
.story:not(.ready) .chip .back { display: none; }
.story:not(.ready) .sh.ring { order: 3; }
.story:not(.ready) .sh[data-steps="2"] { order: 4; }
.story:not(.ready) .lane { position: static; order: 5; opacity: 1; transform: none !important; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; white-space: normal; gap: 14px 28px; width: 100%; }
.story:not(.ready) .lane .q { transform: none; }
.story:not(.ready) .rails { display: none; }

/* The scroll story's frame must stay pinned while its section scrolls past (keep this last). */
.stage { position: sticky; z-index: 1; }
.story:not(.ready) .stage { position: static; }