/* =========================================================
   Beyond Scrubs — Dr. Irene Thomas, Regulatory Consultant Portfolio
   v9 — Brick Red · Coral · Cream · Charcoal + gradients
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* --- Palette (client ref: #9A302E brick · #D45A4F coral · #F0E4DD cream · #C5C3C6 grey · #2F3437 charcoal) --- */
  --bg:        #f4ebe5;   /* warm cream page background */
  --surface:   #ffffff;
  --ghost:     #f0e4dd;   /* cream */
  --steel:     #c5c3c6;   /* light grey — neutral / borders */
  --sage:      #ebddd3;   /* warm cream card tint */
  --sage-2:    #f3e9e2;   /* lighter cream tint */
  --teal:      #9a302e;   /* brick red — primary (nav pill, cards) */
  --teal-2:    #7e2624;   /* deeper brick — hover */
  --teal-3:    #9a302e;   /* brick — accent / links on light (readable) */
  --forest:    #2f3437;   /* charcoal — deep sections / headings */
  --lime:      #d45a4f;   /* coral — vivid accent / fills */
  --lime-2:    #c24a40;   /* deeper coral — hover */
  --accent2:   #f3a99d;   /* light coral — HIGH-CONTRAST highlight on dark bands */
  --accent2-2: #e8746a;   /* coral */

  /* --- Gradients --- */
  --grad-btn:    linear-gradient(135deg, #d45a4f 0%, #9a302e 100%);
  --grad-cta:    linear-gradient(135deg, #3a4045 0%, #2f3437 50%, #9a302e 100%);
  --grad-deep:   linear-gradient(150deg, #3a4146 0%, #23282b 100%);
  --grad-violet: linear-gradient(135deg, #d45a4f 0%, #9a302e 100%);
  --grad-hero:   linear-gradient(150deg, #ebdcd1 0%, #f3e9e2 46%, #fbf6f1 100%);

  /* --- Semantic --- */
  --text:      #2a2e30;
  --muted:     #5d5450;
  --muted-2:   #8a807b;
  --on-dark:   #f6efe9;
  --on-dark-dim:#cdbfb6;
  --line:      rgba(47, 52, 55, 0.14);
  --line-2:    rgba(47, 52, 55, 0.22);

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(47,52,55,.07);
  --shadow-sm: 0 6px 22px rgba(47,52,55,.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 50px rgba(47,52,55,.16);
  --shadow-lg: 0 36px 90px rgba(47,52,55,.24);

  --r-sm: 14px;
  --r:    20px;
  --r-lg: 30px;
  --r-xl: 40px;

  --maxw: 1240px;
  --serif: "Newsreader", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --dur:  .26s;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 .4em;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.9vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.1vw, 1.65rem); }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
em, .italic { font-style: italic; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section { padding: clamp(58px, 8vw, 100px) 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 68px) 0; }

:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--teal-3); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* --- Helpers --- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--sans); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-3); margin: 0 0 18px;
  background: rgba(154,48,46,.10); padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.eyebrow::before { display: none; }   /* double-dash removed */
.eyebrow--center { justify-content: center; }
/* On dark / coloured panels: soft translucent pill */
.process .eyebrow, .panel-box .eyebrow, .newsletter .eyebrow,
.page-hero .eyebrow, .cta-band .eyebrow, .pillars .eyebrow {
  color: var(--on-dark); background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.lead { font-size: 1.16rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.measure { max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
/* accent word in headings — italic, lighter teal on light backgrounds */
.gold, .accent-gold { color: var(--teal-3); font-style: italic; }

.ico { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex: none; }
.ico--sm { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ico--lg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5em;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; flex: none; line-height: 1.1;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.btn .ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--lime { background: var(--grad-btn); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(154,48,46,.34); }
.btn--lime:hover { filter: brightness(1.07); }
.btn--teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); }
.btn--teal:hover { background: var(--teal-2); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); }   /* legacy alias -> teal */
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--teal-2); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; border-color: var(--line-2); color: var(--teal); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); }
.btn--light { background: var(--surface); color: var(--teal); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--sage-2); }
.btn--on-teal-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); color: var(--on-dark); }
.btn--on-teal-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }

/* =========================================================
   Header / Nav  (centered pill)
   ========================================================= */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; padding: 14px 0; transition: padding var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.site-header::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(244,235,229,.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease); z-index: -1; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { padding: 8px 0; }
.site-header.is-scrolled::before { opacity: 1; }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand__mark { width: 50px; height: 44px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.brand__mark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand__txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--forest); }
.brand__role { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-3); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 3px; }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 0 auto; padding: 7px 10px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.nav__links a { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--on-dark-dim); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 999px; transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--on-dark); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--teal); background: var(--ghost); font-weight: 700; }
.nav__links .nav__cta { display: none; }
.nav__actions { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav__toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; }
.nav__toggle span { display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--forest); margin: 5px 0; border-radius: 2px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   Decorative
   ========================================================= */
.dot-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.14) 1px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 26px 26px; opacity: .5; }

/* =========================================================
   Hero  (clean: text left, photo right)
   ========================================================= */
.hero { padding: 10px 0 0; }
.hero__card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  padding: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero__grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 46px; align-items: center; }
.hero__chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero__chip .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(154,48,46,.18); }
.hero__text h1 { color: var(--forest); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero__text h1 em { color: var(--teal-3); font-style: italic; }
.hero__role { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin: -6px 0 16px; }
.hero__role strong { color: var(--forest); }
.hero__sub { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 13px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.hero__avatars { display: flex; }
.hero__avatars span { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; margin-left: -10px; border: 2px solid var(--sage); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: .82rem; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--teal-3), var(--forest)); }
.hero__avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero__trust small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.hero__trust strong { color: var(--forest); display: block; font-size: .9rem; }

.hero__media { position: relative; }
.hero__photo { width: 100%; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; aspect-ratio: 5/6; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 7px solid var(--surface); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hero__float { position: absolute; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; border-radius: 16px; padding: 13px 17px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hero__float .ic { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.hero__float small { font-size: .72rem; display: block; line-height: 1.2; }
.hero__float strong { font-size: .92rem; font-family: var(--sans); }
.hero__float--teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); top: 16%; left: -6%; }
.hero__float--teal .ic { background: var(--lime); color: #fff; }
.hero__float--teal small { color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.hero__float--stat { background: var(--forest); color: var(--on-dark); bottom: 9%; left: -4%; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; }
.hero__float--stat b { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--lime); line-height: 1; }
.hero__float--stat small { color: var(--on-dark-dim); letter-spacing: .03em; }
@media (min-width: 1001px) {
  .hero__float--teal { animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .hero__float--stat { animation: bob 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
  .about2__photo-wrap .float-pill--a { animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .about2__photo-wrap .float-pill--b { animation: bob 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
}
@keyframes bob { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-9px)} }

/* =========================================================
   Bento grid (section 2)
   ========================================================= */
.bento { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.bento__item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.bento__item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.bento--sage { background: var(--sage); color: var(--text); }
.bento--teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); }
.bento--forest { background: var(--forest); color: var(--on-dark); }
.bento--teal h2, .bento--teal h3, .bento--forest h2, .bento--forest h3 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.bento__item.span2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento__arrow { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 26px; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1.5px solid currentColor; opacity: .55; transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.bento__item:hover .bento__arrow { opacity: 1; }
.bento--sage .bento__arrow { color: var(--teal); }
.bento h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.bento p { margin: 0; font-size: .98rem; }
.bento--sage p { color: var(--muted); }
.bento--teal p, .bento--forest p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.bento--teal .lime, .bento--forest .lime { color: var(--accent2); font-style: italic; }
.bento__feature { justify-content: center; }
.bento__feature h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.bento__feature .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 18px; }
.bento__stat { justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; }
.bento__stat b { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); color: var(--lime); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.bento__stat span { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.bento__pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 14px 5px 5px; margin-top: auto; }
.bento__pill .pic { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--lime), var(--teal-3)); display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .72rem; font-family: var(--serif); }
.bento__pill small { color: var(--on-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; }
.bento__avatars { display: flex; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; }
.bento__avatars span { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; margin-left: -9px; border: 2px solid var(--sage); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: .76rem; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--teal-3), var(--forest)); }
.bento__avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   Credibility bar
   ========================================================= */
.credbar { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 940px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 38px; }
.credbar li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
.credbar li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--teal-3); }

/* =========================================================
   Six core pillars (My IP)
   ========================================================= */
.pillars { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #a83e3c 0%, #9a302e 45%, #7e2624 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(96px, 11vw, 150px); padding-bottom: clamp(96px, 11vw, 150px); }
.section-wave { position: absolute; left: 0; width: 100%; height: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); z-index: 1; display: block; pointer-events: none; }
.section-wave path { fill: var(--bg); }
.section-wave--top { top: -1px; }
.section-wave--bottom { bottom: -1px; }
.pillars .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pillars .sec-head h2 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.pillars .sec-head h2 .gold { color: var(--accent2); }
.pillars .sec-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.pillars__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.outcome { margin-top: 40px; background: var(--forest); color: var(--on-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.outcome__lead { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--on-dark); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.outcome__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px 32px; }
.outcome__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: 1rem; }
.outcome__list li strong { color: var(--on-dark); }
.outcome__list li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 19px; height: 19px; color: var(--lime); }

/* =========================================================
   Standards marquee
   ========================================================= */
.logos { padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px) 0 0; }
.logos__row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.logos__arrow { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--surface); color: var(--teal); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; }
.marquee { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee__mask { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 16px; width: max-content; animation: scroll-x 36s linear infinite; }
.marquee__track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding: 20px 32px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--teal); white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.logo-chip .ico { color: var(--teal-3); width: 20px; height: 20px; }
@keyframes scroll-x { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* =========================================================
   Section header
   ========================================================= */
.sec-head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 52px; }
.sec-head p { color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   Service cards (alternating sage / teal / forest)
   ========================================================= */
.svc-stack { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.svc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.svc__text { padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.svc__tag { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.svc__text h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.svc__sub { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc__desc { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.svc__note { font-size: .84rem; margin: -10px 0 20px; opacity: .9; line-height: 1.5; }
.svc__note em { font-style: italic; }
.svc--gold .svc__note { color: var(--muted); }
.svc--teal .svc__note, .svc--cream .svc__note { color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.svc__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 26px; display: grid; gap: 9px; width: 100%; }
.svc__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; font-size: .97rem; }
.svc__list li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.svc__panel { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 40px; min-height: 280px; overflow: hidden; }
.svc__panel .badge { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius: 12px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; }
.svc__panel .glyph { width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 32px; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.svc__panel .glyph .ico { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.svc__panel .rings { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; }
.svc__panel .rings::before, .svc__panel .rings::after { content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid currentColor; opacity: .22; }
.svc__panel .rings::before { width: 320px; height: 320px; top: -90px; right: -90px; }
.svc__panel .rings::after { width: 200px; height: 200px; bottom: -60px; left: -50px; }

/* Variant: sage (light) — was 'gold' */
.svc--gold .svc__text { background: var(--sage); color: var(--text); }
.svc--gold .svc__text h3, .svc--gold .svc__sub { color: var(--forest); }
.svc--gold .svc__desc, .svc--gold .svc__list li { color: var(--muted); }
.svc--gold .svc__tag { background: rgba(47,52,55,.08); color: var(--teal); }
.svc--gold .svc__list li .ico { color: var(--teal-3); }
.svc--gold .svc__panel { background: var(--sage-2); color: var(--teal); }
.svc--gold .svc__panel .glyph { background: var(--teal); color: var(--lime); }

/* Variant: teal */
.svc--teal .svc__text { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); }
.svc--teal .svc__text h3, .svc--teal .svc__sub { color: var(--on-dark); }
.svc--teal .svc__desc, .svc--teal .svc__list li { color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.svc--teal .svc__tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: var(--lime); }
.svc--teal .svc__list li .ico { color: var(--lime); }
.svc--teal .svc__panel { background: var(--teal-2); color: var(--lime); }
.svc--teal .svc__panel .glyph { background: var(--lime); color: #fff; }

/* Variant: forest (dark) — was 'cream' */
.svc--cream .svc__text { background: var(--forest); color: var(--on-dark); }
.svc--cream .svc__text h3, .svc--cream .svc__sub { color: var(--on-dark); }
.svc--cream .svc__desc, .svc--cream .svc__list li { color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.svc--cream .svc__tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: var(--lime); }
.svc--cream .svc__list li .ico { color: var(--lime); }
.svc--cream .svc__panel { background: #23282b; color: var(--lime); }
.svc--cream .svc__panel .glyph { background: var(--lime); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   Audience cards
   ========================================================= */
.audience__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.audience-card { position: relative; background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 30px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.audience-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.audience-card .ic { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.audience-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.audience-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Why / features */
.why { background: var(--sage-2); }
.why__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 50px; }
.feature { position: relative; background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 38px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.feature__icon { width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 18px; margin-bottom: 22px; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(154,48,46,.30); }
.feature:hover .feature__icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.feature p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.feature__num { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 30px; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--line-2); line-height: 1; }

/* =========================================================
   Process timeline
   ========================================================= */
.process { background: var(--grad-deep); color: var(--on-dark); overflow: hidden; }
.process .eyebrow { color: var(--lime); }
.process .eyebrow::before { background: var(--lime); }
.process h2, .process h3 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.process .sec-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.process__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; position: relative; }
.process__grid::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,90,79,.55), transparent); }
.pstep { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.pstep__dot { width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 22px; background: var(--grad-violet); border: 2px solid rgba(212,90,79,.55); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.pstep:hover .pstep__dot { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.pstep h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pstep p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.pstep__n { position: absolute; top: -6px; right: calc(50% - 42px); background: var(--lime); color: #fff; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 3; }

/* =========================================================
   Page hero (interior)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 14px 0 0; }
.page-hero__card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-xl); background: var(--grad-cta); padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 88px) clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--lime); }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--lime); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.page-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.94); max-width: 680px; }
.orcid { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding: 8px 18px 8px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.orcid:hover { border-color: var(--teal-3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.orcid__id { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none; }
.orcid__txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.18; text-align: left; }
.orcid__txt small { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.orcid__txt strong { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.crumb { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--on-dark-dim); margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.crumb a { color: var(--lime); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   About
   ========================================================= */
.about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.about__media { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.about__photo { border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border: 7px solid var(--surface); }
.about__creds { margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.about__cred { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 15px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; }
.about__cred .ico { color: var(--teal-3); width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.story p { font-size: 1.06rem; }
.story ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 24px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.story ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.story ul li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; color: var(--teal-3); width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.pin { display: flex; gap: 13px; background: var(--sage-2); border-left: 4px solid var(--teal-3); border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.pin .ico { color: var(--teal); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.read-more__hidden { display: none; }
.read-more__btn { background: none; border: none; color: var(--teal-3); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.read-more__btn:hover { color: var(--forest); }
.read-more__btn .ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.read-more__btn.is-open .ico { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* =========================================================
   Resources
   ========================================================= */
.articles__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.article-card { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.article-card .tag { align-self: flex-start; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: .7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); background: var(--sage); padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px; }
.article-card .tag .ico { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.article-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.article-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.article-card .read { margin-top: auto; color: var(--teal-3); font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.article-card .read .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.article-card:hover .read { gap: 12px; }

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-cta); color: var(--on-dark); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 44px; align-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.newsletter h2 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.newsletter .gold { color: var(--accent2); font-style: italic; }
.newsletter p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.newsletter ul { columns: 2; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 20px 0 0; font-size: .95rem; }
.newsletter ul li { padding: 6px 0 6px 26px; position: relative; color: var(--on-dark); }
.newsletter ul li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px; color: var(--lime); width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.subscribe { position: relative; z-index: 2; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 28px; }
.subscribe label { font-size: .82rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.subscribe input { width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; font-family: var(--sans); color: var(--text); }
.subscribe .btn { width: 100%; }
.subscribe small { display: block; margin-top: 12px; color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: .78rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================= */
.testi__grid { columns: 2; column-gap: 26px; }
.testimonial { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 30px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 26px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.testimonial:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.testimonial .qmark { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 3.2rem; line-height: .5; color: var(--teal-3); display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; height: .5em; }
.testimonial p { color: var(--text); font-size: 1.01rem; }
.testimonial .who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.testimonial .avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--teal-3), var(--forest)); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; flex: none; }
.testimonial .who strong { display: block; color: var(--forest); font-size: 1rem; }
.testimonial .who span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.3; display: block; }
.testimonial--soon { background: transparent; border: 1.5px dashed var(--line-2); box-shadow: none; }
.testimonial--soon p { color: var(--muted); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial--soon .avatar { background: var(--sage); color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; }

/* =========================================================
   Case studies
   ========================================================= */
.case { margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px); }
.case:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.case__head { max-width: 840px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.case__head h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.case__overview { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--muted); }
.case__challenges { background: var(--sage); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 28px 32px; margin: 0 0 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.case__challenges h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.case__challenges ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.case__challenges li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; color: var(--text); font-size: 1rem; }
.case__challenges li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--teal); }
.phase-list { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.phase { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 30px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 24px; align-items: start; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.phase:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.phase__n { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; }
.phase__body h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.phase__body h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--teal-3); margin: 16px 0 8px; }
.phase__body ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.phase__body li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; }
.phase__body li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--teal-3); }
.case__takeaway { margin-top: 26px; background: var(--forest); color: var(--on-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.case__takeaway h3 { color: var(--lime); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.case__takeaway p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); margin: 0; font-size: 1.04rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .phase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .phase__n { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   CTA band
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-cta); color: var(--on-dark); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px); text-align: center; }
.cta-band .dot-grid { opacity: .35; }
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--on-dark); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-band h2 .gold { color: var(--accent2); font-style: italic; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 28px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-band__btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* =========================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================= */
.contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.contact-card { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-list .ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; flex: none; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.contact-list strong { display: block; color: var(--forest); }
.contact-list a { color: var(--teal-3); font-weight: 600; word-break: break-word; }
.form-field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-field label { display: block; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--forest); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select { width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--bg); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.form-field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal-3); background: var(--surface); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(154,48,46,.20); }

/* FAQ */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.faq-item.open { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; padding: 22px 26px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--forest); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.faq-q .pm { color: var(--teal-3); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); flex: none; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .pm { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .34s var(--ease); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 26px 22px; margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   Coming soon (Community)
   ========================================================= */
.soon-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 22px; background: rgba(212,90,79,.18); border: 1px solid rgba(212,90,79,.5); color: var(--lime); padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.soon-pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--lime); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,90,79,.6); animation: pulse 2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(212,90,79,.5)} 70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(212,90,79,0)} 100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(212,90,79,0)} }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--grad-deep); color: var(--on-dark-dim); padding: 60px 0 30px; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.footer__brand .brand__name { color: var(--on-dark); }
.footer__logo { width: 112px; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: .92; }
.footer__brand p { max-width: 340px; margin-top: 24px; }
.site-footer h4 { color: var(--on-dark); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .18em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer__links a { color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: .95rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.footer__links a .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--lime); }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding-top: 22px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(236,238,251,.5); }

/* =========================================================
   Reveal animation
   ========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; text-align: center; }
  .hero__cta, .hero__trust { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero__chip { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero__photo { margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero__float--teal { left: 0; }
  .hero__float--stat { left: 0; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bento__item.span2 { grid-column: span 2; }
  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc__panel { min-height: 220px; }
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about__media { position: static; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .newsletter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter ul { columns: 1; }
  .process__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px 26px; }
  .process__grid::before { display: none; }
  /* Collapse nav to hamburger */
  .nav__links { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--teal); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 4px; padding: 14px; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: none; }
  .nav__links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav__links a { display: block; padding: 13px 16px; }
  .nav__links .nav__cta { display: block; margin-top: 6px; }
  .nav__links .nav__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .nav__actions .nav__cta-outer { display: none; }
  .nav__actions { display: flex; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .audience__grid, .articles__grid, .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento__item.span2 { grid-column: span 1; }
  .testi__grid { columns: 1; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .pillars__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .credbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcome__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body { font-size: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   v6 — New components
   ========================================================= */

/* --- Navy "tab" label (black box, ochre text) --- */
.tab-label { display: inline-block; background: var(--forest); color: var(--accent2); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .74rem; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* --- Homepage: centered circle hero --- */
.hero--center .hero__card { text-align: center; }
.hero-center { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: clamp(14px, 3vw, 30px) 0; }
.hero-portrait { position: relative; width: clamp(210px, 30vw, 300px); margin: 0 auto 34px; }
.hero-portrait::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -34px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 22%, rgba(212,90,79,.5), rgba(154,48,46,.18) 55%, transparent 72%); z-index: 0; filter: blur(2px); }
.hero-portrait::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -16px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px dashed rgba(154,48,46,.32); z-index: 0; }
.hero-portrait img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border: 9px solid var(--surface); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hero-center h1 { color: var(--forest); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hero-center__role { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--teal-3); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.hero-center__line { font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 26px; }
.hero-center .hero__cta { justify-content: center; }

/* --- Rotating "Hire me" badge (About photo) --- */
.hire-badge { position: absolute; z-index: 5; top: -28px; right: -28px; width: 124px; height: 124px; }
.hire-badge__spin { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: spin 16s linear infinite; transform-origin: 50% 50%; }
.hire-badge text { fill: #fff; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 2.4px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hire-badge__disk { fill: var(--lime); }
.hire-badge__center { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface); color: var(--lime); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hire-badge__center .ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* About hero variant: no buttons, bigger photo */
.hero--about .hero__photo { max-width: 520px; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.hero--about .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.02fr .98fr; }
.about-hero__creds { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.about-hero__cred { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.72); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 11px 14px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--forest); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.about-hero__cred .ico { color: var(--teal-3); width: 19px; height: 19px; flex: none; }
.hero__heading--sm { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem) !important; line-height: 1.1 !important; }
.hero__heading--sm .hl { color: var(--teal-3); font-style: normal; }

/* --- Titled intro box (Beyond Scrubs: From Clinical Practice…) --- */
.intro-box { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 50px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.intro-box .dot-grid { opacity: .3; }
.intro-box h2 { color: var(--on-dark); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.intro-box p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); position: relative; z-index: 2; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; max-width: 880px; }
.intro-box .hl { color: var(--accent2); font-style: italic; }

/* --- Service flip-card grid --- */
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.flip-card { position: relative; height: 360px; perspective: 1600px; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; padding: 0; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; }
.flip-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--teal-3); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.flip-card__inner { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.flip-card.is-flipped .flip-card__inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.flip-face { position: absolute; inset: 0; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; backface-visibility: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.flip-front { background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); justify-content: space-between; }
.flip-card:nth-child(even) .flip-front { background: var(--forest); }
.flip-front__top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; }
.flip-front__num { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--accent2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 12px; }
.flip-front__glyph { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(47,52,55,.3); }
.flip-front__glyph .ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.flip-front h3 { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 1.45rem; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.flip-front__hint { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--on-dark-dim); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 10px; }
.flip-front__hint .ico { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.flip-back { background: var(--surface); color: var(--text); transform: rotateY(180deg); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow-y: auto; }
.flip-back h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--forest); }
.flip-back ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 14px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.flip-back li { position: relative; padding-left: 24px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; }
.flip-back li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--teal-3); }
.flip-back .discuss { margin-top: auto; color: var(--lime); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.flip-back .discuss .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.flip-back .track { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.flip-back .track__h { font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0 0 6px; display: flex; gap: 7px; }
.flip-back .track__h span { color: var(--lime); }
.flip-back .track__note { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted-2); margin: 6px 0 0; font-style: italic; }
.flip-back::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; }
.flip-back::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--line-2); border-radius: 4px; }

/* --- Credentials & Why-work boxes (dark/blue) --- */
.panel-box { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 58px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.panel-box--teal { background: var(--grad-cta); color: var(--on-dark); }
.panel-box--forest { background: var(--grad-deep); color: var(--on-dark); }
.panel-box h2 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.panel-box .eyebrow { color: var(--on-dark); background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.panel-box .dot-grid { opacity: .3; }
.panel-box__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.creds-grid { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 6px 0 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 40px; }
.creds-grid li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 1rem; }
.creds-grid li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--lime); }
.whywork__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 12px; }
.whywork__card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px; }
.whywork__card .ic { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.whywork__card h3 { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.whywork__card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: .96rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.whywork__card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.whywork__card li { position: relative; padding-left: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: .92rem; }
.whywork__card li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--lime); }

/* --- Redesigned "outcome" (My Approach) --- */
.outcome--cards { margin-top: 34px; background: var(--grad-deep); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 50px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.outcome--cards .dot-grid { opacity: .28; }
.outcome--cards .outcome__lead { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem); margin-bottom: 28px; color: var(--on-dark); }
.outcome--cards .outcome__lead .hl { color: var(--accent2); font-style: italic; }
.outcome__cards { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.outcome__c { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 24px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.outcome__c:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.outcome__c .ic { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-violet); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.outcome__c strong { display: block; color: var(--on-dark); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.outcome__c span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); font-size: .9rem; }

/* --- Webinars / media placeholder --- */
.media-soon { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.media-ph { border: 1.5px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 40px 30px; text-align: center; background: var(--sage-2); }
.media-ph .ic { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface); color: var(--teal); display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.media-ph h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.media-ph p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }

/* --- Contact: booking embed area --- */
.booking { margin-top: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; background: var(--sage-2); }
.booking__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--on-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.booking__bar .ico { color: var(--lime); }
.booking__body { padding: 26px; text-align: center; }
.booking__body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.booking iframe { width: 100%; border: 0; min-height: 480px; display: block; }

/* --- Testimonials: no-avatar variant --- */
.testimonial .who--plain { display: block; margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.testimonial .who--plain strong { display: block; color: var(--forest); font-size: 1rem; }
.testimonial .who--plain span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.35; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

/* --- Career guidance review cards (LinkedIn coaching) --- */
.reviews-grid { columns: 2; column-gap: 22px; }
.review-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 24px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 22px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.review-card__stars { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 13px; }
.review-card__stars .stars { color: var(--lime); font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1; }
.review-card__stars .rate { font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest); font-size: .9rem; }
.review-card__text { color: var(--text); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.review-card__who { margin-top: 16px; }
.review-card__who strong { display: block; color: var(--forest); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.review-card__who span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-top: 4px; }
.review-card__meta { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 13px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .76rem; }
.review-card__meta .ico { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--teal-3); flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .reviews-grid { columns: 1; } }

/* --- Responsive (v6 components) --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .outcome__cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero--about .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .whywork__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero__creds { max-width: 460px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .media-soon { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcome__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero__creds { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   v7 — tweaks (justify blue boxes, About two-col, case studies, badge)
   ========================================================= */

/* Justify text inside the blue/intro boxes + about bio */
.intro-box p, .about-bio p { text-align: justify; }

/* Compact intro box when stacked above the About image */
.intro-box--side { padding: 26px 28px; }
.about2__media .intro-box--side { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: -192px; }
.intro-box--side h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.intro-box--side p { font-size: .95rem; }

/* Compact credentials box */
.panel-box--compact { padding: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 42px); }
.panel-box--compact h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.panel-box--compact .creds-grid { gap: 9px 36px; margin-top: 4px; }
.panel-box--compact .creds-grid li { font-size: .92rem; padding-left: 28px; }
.panel-box--compact .creds-grid li .ico { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

/* About — two-column hero: text left, box + image right */
.about2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 46px; align-items: start; }
.about2__text .hero__chip { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about2__text h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.3vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.about2__text h1 .hl { color: var(--teal-3); }
.about-bio p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.about2__intro { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.about2__intro .tab-label, .about2__intro .hero__chip { margin: 0; }
@media (min-width: 1001px) {
  .about2 { align-items: stretch; }
  .about2__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .about2__text > * { width: 100%; }
  .about2__text .about-hero__creds { margin-top: auto; }
}
.about-bio > p:first-child { color: var(--text); }
.about-bio ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 6px 0 22px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.about-bio ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; }
.about-bio ul li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; color: var(--teal-3); width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.about2__media { position: sticky; top: 100px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: -12px; }
/* Reference-style floating portrait: organic blob + multiply-blend cut-out look + pills */
.about2__photo-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; padding: 0; }
.about2__blob { position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: 84%; height: 70%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: 16%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 44% 36%, #e8746a 0%, #d45a4f 58%, #bf463c 100%);
  border-radius: 44% 56% 50% 50% / 54% 52% 48% 46%; }
.about2__photo { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  filter: grayscale(1) drop-shadow(0 16px 30px rgba(47,52,55,.18)); }
.about2 .hire-badge { top: 0; right: 0; width: 98px; height: 98px; }
.about2__photo-wrap .float-pill--a { top: 35%; left: 0; bottom: auto; }
.about2__photo-wrap .float-pill--b { top: 54%; right: 0; bottom: auto; }
.float-pill { position: absolute; z-index: 3; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: .72rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); white-space: nowrap; }
.float-pill .ico { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.float-pill--a { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; bottom: 18%; left: 0; }
.float-pill--a .ico { color: var(--accent2); }
.float-pill--b { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; bottom: 29%; right: 0; }
.float-pill--b .ico { color: var(--accent2); }

/* About — "What I support" checklist + callout row */
.about-checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 32px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 13px 44px; }
.about-checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.01rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.about-checklist li .ico { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; color: var(--teal-3); width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.pins-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.pins-row .pin { margin: 0; height: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pins-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Hire badge — fixed letter spacing (no overlap) */
.hire-badge text { fill: #fff; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Expandable case studies (compact -> full) */
.case--compact { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin-bottom: 24px; transition: box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.case--compact:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.case--compact .case__head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.case--compact .case__overview { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.case__full.read-more__hidden { display: none; }
.case__full { margin-top: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .about2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .about2__media { position: static; flex-direction: column-reverse; margin-top: 0; }
  .about2__media .intro-box--side { margin-top: 0; }
  .about2__photo { width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about2 .hire-badge { right: calc(50% - 200px); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .about2 .hire-badge { right: 0; width: 88px; height: 88px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   v10 — Homepage hero rebuild (structured asymmetric; replaces centered slop)
   ========================================================= */
.hero--home .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 54px; align-items: center; }
.hero--home .hero__text h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.04; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hero--home .hero__role { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2vw, 1.42rem); color: var(--teal-3); font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.hero--home .hero__role em { font-style: italic; }
.hero--home .hero__sub { font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 500px; }

/* framework trust strip under the CTAs */
.hero__frameworks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hero__frameworks span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); background: rgba(255,255,255,.62); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 13px; }
.hero__frameworks .ico { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--lime-2); }

/* framed portrait panel — colour cut-out standing on a warm coral panel */
.hero__portrait { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 432px; margin-left: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.16; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(168deg, #f3a99d 0%, #d45a4f 46%, #9a302e 100%); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hero__portrait::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.18) 1px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 24px 24px; opacity: .55; }
.hero__portrait::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -14%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 120%; height: 55%; z-index: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(47,52,55,.30), transparent 70%); }
.hero__portrait img { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -2px; transform: translateX(-50%); height: 107%; width: auto; max-width: none; object-fit: contain; object-position: bottom center; z-index: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 26px rgba(47,52,55,.30)); }

.hero--home .hero__float--teal { top: 13%; left: -24px; }
.hero--home .hero__float--stat { bottom: 8%; right: -20px; left: auto; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero--home .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; text-align: center; }
  .hero--home .hero__cta { justify-content: center; }
  .hero--home .hero__sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero__portrait { margin: 36px auto 0; }
  .hero__frameworks { justify-content: center; }
  .hero--home .hero__float--teal { left: 0; }
  .hero--home .hero__float--stat { right: 0; left: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .hero--home .hero__float { display: none; }
}