/* ==========================================================================
   NEXIRA CONSULTING — V2 EXPERIMENTAL — STAGE 01
   Design system foundation + homepage foundation
   Offline-safe: no web fonts, no CDNs, no remote assets.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Core palette (carried from the approved Nexira palette) */
  --ink:            #151515;   /* charcoal / near-black */
  --ink-2:          #1c1c1a;   /* raised charcoal */
  --ink-3:          #22221f;   /* charcoal-soft */
  --ink-deep:       #0f0f0e;   /* footer */
  --ivory:          #f7f3ea;   /* warm ivory */
  --ivory-2:        #efe8d9;   /* deeper ivory (bands, hovers) */
  --paper:          #fbf9f4;   /* lightest working surface */
  --gold:           #b88a2d;   /* accent — used sparingly */
  --gold-soft:      #d9bb74;   /* accent on dark */

  /* Functional text/line tones — contrast-checked (WCAG AA) */
  --text:           #151515;
  --text-muted:     #55524b;   /* 7.3:1 on ivory */
  --gold-text:      #7f6120;   /* gold as text on light — 5.5:1 on ivory */
  --on-dark:        #ece7db;   /* 14:1 on ink */
  --on-dark-muted:  #b5ae9f;   /* 8.2:1 on ink */
  --line:           #ddd4bf;   /* rules on light */
  --line-strong:    #c9bea3;
  --line-dark:      #34332e;   /* rules on dark */
  --line-dark-2:    #46443c;

  /* Typography — system stacks only (offline + no third-party transfer) */
  --serif: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, "Book Antiqua",
           "URW Palladio L", "P052", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:  "Segoe UI Variable Text", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,
           "Helvetica Neue", "Inter", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Type scale (fluid) */
  --fs-xs:   0.75rem;
  --fs-sm:   0.875rem;
  --fs-base: 1.0625rem;
  --fs-md:   clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.3vw, 1.25rem);
  --fs-lg:   clamp(1.3rem, 1.15rem + 0.6vw, 1.6rem);
  --fs-xl:   clamp(1.65rem, 1.3rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem);
  --fs-2xl:  clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2.2vw, 3.25rem);
  --fs-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 1.6rem + 4vw, 5rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --s-1: 0.25rem;  --s-2: 0.5rem;  --s-3: 0.75rem; --s-4: 1rem;
  --s-5: 1.5rem;   --s-6: 2rem;    --s-7: 3rem;    --s-8: 4rem;
  --s-9: 6rem;     --s-10: 8rem;
  --section-y: clamp(4.5rem, 3rem + 6vw, 8.5rem);

  /* Layout */
  --max: 1240px;
  --gutter: clamp(1rem, 0.5rem + 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  --header-h: 76px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --dur: 220ms;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET / BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem); }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-5);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-hero); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.04; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); line-height: 1.2; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-md); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-text); /* Stage 15E: focus ring on light surfaces 5.5:1 (was --gold 2.97:1) */
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.on-dark :focus-visible, .review-bar :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--gold-soft); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: var(--s-4); top: -100px; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-5);
  font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--s-4); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }
.section--ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section--ink   { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--ink-3 { background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--on-dark); }

/* Editorial section head: margin rail + content */
.section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr);
  gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-7);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
  align-items: start;
}
.section-head__rail { padding-top: 0.6em; }
.section-head__body { max-width: 52rem; }
.section-head__body h2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.section-head__lede { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 44rem; margin: 0; }
.on-dark .section-head__lede { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. TYPOGRAPHIC DEVICES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-5);
}
.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
/* .eyebrow--ruled: decorative leading rule removed site-wide (Stage 07E). Labels are separated by type, spacing and colour only. */

.rail-label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  /* short top rule removed (Stage 07E): label separated by type and spacing */
}
.rail-label__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 0; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold-text); text-transform: none; }
.on-dark .rail-label { color: var(--on-dark-muted); border-color: var(--line-dark-2); }
.on-dark .rail-label__num { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.lede { font-size: var(--fs-md); line-height: 1.6; }
.serif { font-family: var(--serif); }
.muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.on-dark .muted { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BUTTONS & LINKS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.2;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.btn--gold  { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn--gold:hover  { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.btn--ink   { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ink:hover   { background: var(--ink-3); }
.btn--line-dark  { color: var(--on-dark); border-color: var(--line-dark-2); }
.btn--line-dark:hover  { border-color: var(--gold-soft); color: #fff; }
.btn--line-light { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.btn--line-light:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--sm { min-height: 42px; padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--gold-text); }
.link-arrow .arrow { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.on-dark .link-arrow { color: var(--on-dark); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.on-dark .link-arrow:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. REVIEW BAR (Stage review builds only — remove before launch)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.review-bar {
  background: #2b2a25; color: var(--on-dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.45rem 0; text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.review-bar strong { color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-right: 0.5em; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HEADER / NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line-dark); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: var(--header-h); gap: var(--s-6); }

/* Wordmark */
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--on-dark); flex: none; }
.brand__mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.brand__sub  { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.42em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-muted); margin-top: 0.4rem; }

/* Desktop nav */
.primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-6); }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; list-style: none; }
.nav-list > li { position: static; }
.nav-link, .nav-trigger {
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  height: var(--header-h);
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--on-dark); text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after, .nav-trigger::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem; bottom: 22px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-soft); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-trigger:hover::after,
.nav-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::after,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-trigger .chev { width: 10px; height: 10px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.nav-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mega panel */
.mega {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%;
  background: var(--ivory); color: var(--text);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility 0s linear var(--dur);
}
.mega.is-open { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0s; }
.no-js .has-mega:hover .mega, .no-js .has-mega:focus-within .mega { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.mega__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 8fr) minmax(0, 4fr); }
.mega__services { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 0; padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-7) var(--s-7) 0; list-style: none; }
.mega__services li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mega__services li:nth-child(odd) { margin-right: var(--s-6); }
.mega__item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2rem 1fr; gap: var(--s-2); padding: var(--s-5) 0; text-decoration: none; }
.mega__num { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-text); font-size: 1rem; padding-top: 0.15rem; }
.mega__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.25; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.mega__desc { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); display: block; line-height: 1.5; }
.mega__item:hover .mega__title { color: var(--gold-text); }
.mega__all { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-right: 0 !important; }
.mega__feature {
  background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--on-dark);
  padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-6);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-5);
  margin: var(--s-6) 0;
}
.mega__all .link-arrow { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
/* Stage 11-14B: complementary support line in the mega menu (secondary to the four flagships, unnumbered) */
.mega__services .mega__comp { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-top: 0; margin-right: 0 !important; padding-top: var(--s-4); }
.mega__comp a { display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.2rem 0.6rem; padding-block: 0.3rem; text-decoration: none; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text); }
.mega__comp-k { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); }
.mega__comp-t { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--line-strong); text-underline-offset: 0.25em; }
.mega__comp a:hover .mega__comp-t, .mega__comp a[aria-current] .mega__comp-t { color: var(--gold-text); text-decoration-color: var(--gold); }
.mega__feature h3, .mega__feature .mega__feature-t { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.mega__feature p { color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Mobile toggle */
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: -10px; }
.nav-toggle__bars { position: relative; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--on-dark); transition: background var(--dur); }
.nav-toggle__bars::before, .nav-toggle__bars::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--on-dark);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), top var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle__bars::before { top: -7px; }
.nav-toggle__bars::after  { top: 7px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::after  { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. HERO
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 2rem + 7vw, 8rem) clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 5vw, 6.5rem);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle architectural grid lines — no imagery needed */
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(236,231,219,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: calc((min(100vw, var(--max)) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 12) 100%;
  background-position: center;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.9), rgba(0,0,0,0) 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.9), rgba(0,0,0,0) 85%);
}
.hero__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: var(--s-8); align-items: end; }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: var(--s-6); max-width: 13ch; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.hero__lede { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--on-dark-muted); max-width: 38rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.hero__lede strong { color: var(--on-dark); font-weight: 500; }
.hero__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-4); margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.hero__note { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.hero__note a { color: var(--on-dark); }

/* The Nexira principle — signature ledger */
.ledger {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,34,31,.9), rgba(28,28,26,.9));
  padding: var(--s-6);
  position: relative;
}
.ledger::before { /* gold registration corner */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: -1px; width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.ledger__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s-4); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.ledger__label { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.ledger__ref { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.ledger__list { list-style: none; }
.ledger__row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.ledger__row:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.ledger__idx { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 0.3rem; }
.ledger__term { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--on-dark); display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s-3); }
.ledger__neq { font-family: var(--sans); color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.ledger__def { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); margin: 0.35rem 0 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.ledger__row--closed .ledger__term { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.ledger__foot { margin-top: var(--s-5); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--on-dark); }
.ledger__foot p { margin: 0; }

/* Positioning strip under hero */
.pillars {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 4vw, 6rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
}
.pillars li { list-style: none; padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5) 0 0; }
.pillars li + li { padding-left: var(--s-5); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.pillars__k { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.pillars__v { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); display: block; max-width: 30ch; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. AUTHORITY / FOUNDER EXPERIENCE BAND
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.authority { background: var(--ivory-2); padding-block: var(--s-7); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.authority__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-7); align-items: center; }
.authority__attrib { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.authority__attrib strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); list-style: none; }
.facts li { padding: 0 var(--s-5); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.facts__fig { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.4rem + 1.6vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.facts__fig sup { font-size: 0.5em; color: var(--gold-text); vertical-align: super; margin-left: 1px; }
.facts__fig--word { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.8vw, 1.75rem); line-height: 1.1; padding-top: 0.35rem; }
.facts__txt { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PROBLEMS — "Recognise the position"
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.problems { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0 var(--s-8); list-style: none; counter-reset: prob; }
.problem {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.problem__num { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-text); font-size: 1.05rem; padding-top: 0.25rem; }
.problem h3 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.problem p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); max-width: 34rem; }
.problem__route { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.problem__route a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.problem__route a:hover { color: var(--gold-text); }

.pull {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-7);
  align-items: start;
}
.pull blockquote {
  margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-xl); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: var(--s-6);
  max-width: 46rem;
}
.pull blockquote p { margin: 0; }
.pull__cta { margin-top: var(--s-6); padding-left: calc(var(--s-6) + 2px); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-4); align-items: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SERVICES — four flagship pillars
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); list-style: none; }
.service {
  padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-7) var(--s-7) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.service:nth-child(even) { padding-left: var(--s-7); padding-right: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.service__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.service__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-text); }
.service__tag { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; text-align: right; }
.service h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.service__prop { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.service__body { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.service__list-h { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); }
.service__list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0.35rem var(--s-5); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.service__list li { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; line-height: 1.45; }
.service__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.5em; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.service__foot { margin-top: auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.service__for { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; max-width: 28rem; }
.service__for strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

.services-note {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-7);
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
}
.services-note p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 46rem; }
.services-note strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. STAGE 2 PLACEHOLDER (review only)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stage-marker { background: var(--paper); padding-block: var(--s-7); }
.stage-marker__box {
  border: 1px dashed var(--line-strong); padding: var(--s-6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-6);
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.stage-marker__box h2 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); margin: 0; }
.stage-marker__list { list-style: none; columns: 2; column-gap: var(--s-6); }
.stage-marker__list li { padding: 0.2rem 0; break-inside: avoid; }
.stage-marker__list span { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-text); margin-right: 0.5rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. CLOSING CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.closing { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.closing__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: var(--s-8); align-items: end; }
.closing h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); max-width: 16ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.closing p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-md); max-width: 36rem; }
.closing__steps { list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.closing__steps li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.25rem 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.closing__steps li span { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 1rem; }
.closing__steps li strong { color: var(--on-dark); font-weight: 500; display: block; }
.closing__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-4); margin-top: var(--s-6); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink-deep); color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); padding-top: var(--s-9); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 2.4fr)); gap: var(--s-7); padding-bottom: var(--s-8); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 24rem; margin-top: var(--s-5); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-brand .strap { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.footer-col h2 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--on-dark); margin: 0 0 var(--s-5); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
/* Stage 11-14B: complementary item in the footer Services column */
.footer-col .footer-comp { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.footer-comp__k { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.footer-contact a { color: var(--on-dark); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-7); padding-block: var(--s-6); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-5); list-style: none; }
.footer-legal-links a { color: var(--on-dark-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-independence { flex-basis: 100%; color: #8e887b; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-top: var(--s-5); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. REVIEW TOAST (planned-page links)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 1.5rem; z-index: 300;
  transform: translate(-50%, 20px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); max-width: min(92vw, 30rem);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.toast.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. RESPONSIVE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) { /* Stage 11-14B: nav collapse raised from 1120px so the six-item desktop nav (with Who We Help) never squeezes */
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .primary-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 0 0;
    background: var(--ink); overflow-y: auto;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    padding: var(--s-5) var(--gutter) var(--s-8);
    visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility 0s linear var(--dur);
  }
  .primary-nav.is-open { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0s; }
  .no-js .primary-nav { position: static; visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .nav-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .nav-list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .nav-link, .nav-trigger { height: auto; width: 100%; padding: 1.1rem 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.35rem; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nav-link::after, .nav-trigger::after { display: none; }
  .nav-trigger .chev { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .mega { position: static; visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--on-dark); display: none; }
  .mega.is-open { display: block; }
  .mega .container { padding: 0; }
  .mega__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega__services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 0 var(--s-5); }
  .mega__services li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); margin-right: 0 !important; }
  .mega__item { padding: var(--s-4) 0; }
  .mega__num { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .mega__title { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .mega__desc { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
  .mega__all .link-arrow { color: var(--on-dark); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .mega__comp a { color: var(--on-dark); }
  .mega__comp-k { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
  .mega__comp-t { text-decoration-color: var(--line-dark-2); }
  .mega__comp a:hover .mega__comp-t, .mega__comp a[aria-current] .mega__comp-t { color: var(--gold-soft); text-decoration-color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .mega__feature { margin: 0 0 var(--s-5); padding: var(--s-5); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
  .nav-cta { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
  .nav-cta .btn { width: 100%; min-height: 56px; }
  body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid, .closing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .hero h1 { max-width: 16ch; }
  .section-head, .pull, .services-note, .authority__grid, .stage-marker__box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); }
  .section-head__rail { padding-top: 0; }
  .rail-label { flex-direction: row; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s-4); }
  .facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-6); }
  .facts li:nth-child(3) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
  .problems { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service, .service:nth-child(even) { padding: var(--s-7) 0; border-left: 0; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn { white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
  :root { --header-h: 66px; }
  body { font-size: 1rem; }
  .brand__name { font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
  .brand__sub { letter-spacing: 0.34em; }
  .brand__mark { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .review-bar { font-size: 0.7rem; padding-inline: 1rem; }
  .hero__ctas .btn, .closing__ctas .btn, .pull__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .ledger { padding: var(--s-5); }
  .ledger__term { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars li, .pillars li + li { padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .facts li { padding: 0 var(--s-4); }
  .service__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pull blockquote { padding-left: var(--s-5); }
  .pull__cta { padding-left: 0; }
  .stage-marker__list { columns: 1; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media print {
  .site-header, .review-bar, .toast, .stage-marker { display: none; }
  .hero, .closing, .site-footer { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 01b ADDITIONS — richer rhythm, human presence, commercial hero
   ========================================================================== */

.review-bar a { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---- Image slot tag (review only) ---- */
.img-slot-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(15,15,14,.78); color: var(--on-dark-muted);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
}
.img-slot-tag--light { background: rgba(247,243,234,.85); color: var(--text-muted); border-color: var(--line); }

/* ---- HERO (split) ---- */
.hero--split { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 1.5rem + 5vw, 6rem) 0; }
.hero-split { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6.2fr) minmax(0, 5.8fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: stretch; }
.hero-split__copy { padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.hero--split h1 { max-width: 12.5ch; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 3.9vw, 4.6rem); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.hero__lede--lead { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-md); max-width: 36rem; }

.hero-for { margin: var(--s-5) 0 var(--s-2); }
.hero-for__label { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.hero-for__list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hero-for__list li { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--on-dark); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem; }

.principle-chip {
  margin-top: var(--s-6); align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-grid; grid-template-columns: auto auto; column-gap: var(--s-4); row-gap: 0.2rem; align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--on-dark);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 0.3rem 0 0.3rem var(--s-4);
}
.principle-chip__k { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.principle-chip__v { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.12rem; }
.principle-chip__v b { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0.3em; font-family: var(--sans); }
.principle-chip__arrow { color: var(--gold-soft); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.principle-chip:hover .principle-chip__arrow { transform: translateY(3px); }

.hero-media { position: relative; margin: 0; align-self: end; }
.hero-media__frame { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.hero-media__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-media__frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 40%; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(21,21,21,.85), transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.founder-tab {
  position: absolute; left: calc(-1 * clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem)); bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); z-index: 3;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4);
  background: var(--ivory); color: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5) var(--s-4) var(--s-4);
  max-width: 22rem; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.founder-tab__mono {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold-soft); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.founder-tab__txt { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-muted); }
.founder-tab__txt strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }

/* ---- PROOF STRIP ---- */
.proof { background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--on-dark); padding-block: var(--s-7) var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.proof__grid { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.proof__item { padding: 0 var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.proof__item:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.proof__fig { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.8rem + 2.6vw, 4.2rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--on-dark); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.proof__plus { color: var(--gold); margin-left: 2px; }
.proof__fig--word { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.3rem + 1.4vw, 2.5rem); padding-top: 0.6rem; min-height: calc(clamp(2.6rem, 1.8rem + 2.6vw, 4.2rem)); }
.proof__txt { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); max-width: 22ch; line-height: 1.45; }
.proof__attr { margin: var(--s-6) 0 0; padding-top: var(--s-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #8e887b; }

/* ---- SITUATION NAVIGATOR ---- */
.nav-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-7); margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }
.nav-head .rail-label { grid-row: span 2; align-self: start; }
.nav-head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.situations { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4.2fr) minmax(0, 7.8fr); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.situations__tabs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ivory-2); }
.situations__tab {
  text-align: left; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2rem 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); align-items: baseline;
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.situations__tab:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.situations__tab:hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.situations__tab[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); margin-right: -1px; }
.situations__tab[aria-selected="true"]::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--gold); }
.situations__n { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.situations__panel { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3.25rem); }
.situations__panel:focus-visible { outline-offset: -4px; }
.no-js .situations__panel[hidden] { display: block; }
.panel-kicker { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.situations__panel h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); max-width: 22ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.pea { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.pea__k { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); padding-bottom: var(--s-3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.tick-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.tick-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.tick-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.panel-foot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-6); align-items: end; padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.panel-proof { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.45; max-width: 32rem; }
.panel-proof span { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal; font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.panel-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--s-4); }

/* ---- STATEMENT + CONTRAST ---- */
.statement { background: var(--paper); padding-block: var(--section-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.statement__big { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3.4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.1; max-width: 22ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.statement__big em { color: var(--gold-text); }
.contrast { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--s-7); align-items: start; border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); padding-top: var(--s-6); }
.contrast__intro { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--ink); margin: 0; }
.contrast__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.contrast__table th { text-align: left; font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; padding: 0 var(--s-4) var(--s-3) 0; color: var(--text-muted); }
.contrast__table th:last-child { color: var(--gold-text); }
.contrast__table td { padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-4) var(--s-4) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
.contrast__table td:first-child { color: var(--text-muted); width: 40%; }
.contrast__table td:last-child { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink); position: relative; padding-left: var(--s-5); }
.contrast__table td:last-child::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--sans); }

/* ---- SERVICES — asymmetric grid ---- */
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-4); align-items: start; }
.svc { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.75rem); position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--paper); }
.svc--feature { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 2; background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); border-color: var(--ink); align-self: stretch; }
.svc--tint { grid-column: span 5; background: var(--ivory); }
.svc--wide { grid-column: span 8; }
.svc--route { grid-column: span 4; background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--on-dark); border-color: var(--ink-3); align-self: stretch; justify-content: center; }
.svc__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.svc__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.4rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-text); }
.svc--feature .svc__num { font-size: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 3vw, 5rem); color: var(--gold-soft); }
.svc__tag { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); }
.on-dark .svc__tag { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.svc h3 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.svc--feature h3 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); max-width: 14ch; }
.svc__prop { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.svc--feature .svc__prop { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--gold-soft); }
.svc__body { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.on-dark .svc__body { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.svc--feature .svc__body { font-size: var(--fs-base); max-width: 36rem; }
.svc__more { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.on-dark .svc__more { border-color: var(--line-dark-2); }
.svc__more summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: var(--s-4) 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.svc__more summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.svc__more summary span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-text); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.on-dark .svc__more summary span { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.svc__more summary span::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; font-weight: 400; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.svc__more[open] summary span::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.svc__subs { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.1rem var(--s-5); padding-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.svc--feature .svc__subs { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.svc__subs a { display: block; padding: 0.4rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.on-dark .svc__subs a { color: var(--on-dark-muted); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.svc__subs a:hover { color: var(--gold-text); }
.on-dark .svc__subs a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.svc__foot { margin-top: auto; }
.svc-route__big { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-lg); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--on-dark); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }

/* ---- METHOD + PRINCIPLE ---- */
.method { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.method__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-7); margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.method h2 { max-width: 20ch; }
.method h2 em { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.steps { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); position: relative; }
.steps::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 9px; height: 1px; background: var(--line-dark-2); }
.step { position: relative; padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-5) 0 0; }
.step::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 3px; left: 0; width: 13px; height: 13px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--on-dark-muted); }
.step--key::before { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.step__n { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.step--key h3 { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.step p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); margin: 0; max-width: 24ch; }

.principle { margin-top: var(--s-9); padding-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.principle__line {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.2em 0.45em;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1rem + 4.6vw, 5.4rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-8); color: var(--on-dark);
}
.principle__line b { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7em; }
.principle__closed { color: var(--gold-soft); font-style: italic; }
.principle__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: var(--s-8); }
.principle__defs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; margin: 0; }
.principle__defs > div { padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5) var(--s-5) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.principle__defs dt { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.principle__defs dd { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.principle__tests { background: var(--ink-3); padding: var(--s-6); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.principle__tests-h { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--on-dark); line-height: 1.35; }
.principle__tests ol { list-style: none; counter-reset: t; margin: var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-6); }
.principle__tests li { counter-increment: t; padding: 0.55rem 0 0.55rem 2.2rem; position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.principle__tests li::before { content: counter(t, lower-roman) "."; position: absolute; left: 0; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---- DIAGNOSTIC ---- */
.diag { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 6fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.diag__copy .rail-label { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); max-width: 16rem; }
.diag__copy .lede { color: var(--ink); }
.diag__out-h { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin: var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-3); }
.diag__outputs { list-style: none; counter-reset: o; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 var(--s-5); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.diag__outputs li { counter-increment: o; padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 2rem; position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.diag__outputs li::before { content: counter(o, decimal-leading-zero); position: absolute; left: 0; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-text); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.diag__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-5); }
.diag__fig { margin: 0; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: clamp(1rem, 0.5rem + 2vw, 2.25rem); }
.diag__svg { width: 100%; height: auto; overflow: visible; }
.diag__fig figcaption { margin-top: var(--s-4); padding-top: var(--s-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- FOUNDER ---- */
.founder-sec { background: var(--paper); padding-block: var(--section-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 5vw, 6rem); align-items: center; }
.portrait { margin: 0; position: relative; }
.portrait__frame {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(184,138,45,.10), transparent 45%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(21,21,21,.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 28px),
    var(--ivory-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.portrait__frame::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,97,32,.35); pointer-events: none; }
.portrait__mono { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(5rem, 3rem + 7vw, 9rem); color: rgba(21,21,21,.12); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.portrait__cap { position: absolute; right: calc(-1 * clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1.75rem)); bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark-muted); padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); font-size: 0.82rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.portrait__cap strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--on-dark); }
.founder-copy .rail-label { max-width: 16rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.founder-copy .lede { color: var(--ink); }
.founder-points { list-style: none; margin: var(--s-6) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.founder-points li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2rem 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.founder-points li > span { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-text); }
.founder-points strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- CLOSING (revised) ---- */
.closing .closing__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 6fr); align-items: end; }
.closing h2 { max-width: 15ch; margin-bottom: 0; }
.next-steps { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); margin-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.next-steps li { padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5) 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.next-steps li + li { padding-left: var(--s-5); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.next-steps span { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.next-steps strong { display: block; color: var(--on-dark); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

/* ---- RESPONSIVE (01b) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .svc--feature { grid-column: span 12; grid-row: auto; }
  .svc--tint { grid-column: span 6; }
  .svc--wide { grid-column: span 7; }
  .svc--route { grid-column: span 5; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-split__copy { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .hero-media { max-width: 560px; margin-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
  .proof__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-6); }
  .proof__item:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .nav-head, .contrast, .method__head, .principle__grid, .diag, .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-head .rail-label { grid-row: auto; }
  .situations { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .situations__tabs { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .situations__tab[aria-selected="true"] { margin-right: 0; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps::before { left: 6px; right: auto; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  .step { padding: 0 0 var(--s-6) var(--s-7); }
  .step p { max-width: 40ch; }
  .portrait { max-width: 460px; }
  .closing .closing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .svc--tint, .svc--wide, .svc--route { grid-column: span 12; }
  .pea, .panel-foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .principle__defs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .next-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .next-steps li + li { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-media { margin-left: 0; }
  .founder-tab { left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; max-width: none; position: relative; margin-top: -1px; }
  .hero-media__frame { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2; }
  .proof__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .proof__item { padding: 0 0 0 var(--s-4); }
  .proof__item:first-child, .proof__item:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; }
  .situations__tab { padding: var(--s-4); font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .svc__subs, .svc--feature .svc__subs, .diag__outputs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contrast__table td:first-child { width: 42%; }
  .portrait__cap { right: 0; }
}

/* ---- 01b refinements after visual check ---- */
@media (min-width: 961px) {
  .hero-media { align-self: stretch; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-media__frame { flex: 1; aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 560px; border-bottom: 0; }
}
.hero__ctas .btn, .closing__ctas .btn { padding-inline: 1.25rem; }
.principle__line { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 0.8rem + 3.6vw, 4rem); gap: 0.15em 0.4em; }
.principle__line .pl { white-space: nowrap; }
.principle__line b { margin-right: 0.25em; }
.principle__grid { align-items: start; }
.statement { padding-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.statement + .section { padding-top: var(--s-8); }
.hero__ctas .btn { letter-spacing: 0.04em; padding-inline: 1.1rem; }
.hero__ctas { align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-6); }
.hero__link { font-size: 0.95rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .principle-chip__v { font-size: 1rem; } .hero__ctas .hero__link { width: auto; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 01c — NEXIRA EVIDENCE CARD (reusable component)
   Anatomy: [icon tile] → [optional figure / index] → short title → max one sentence.
   Signature detail: a folded top-right corner, like the corner of an evidence file.
   Variants: default (light) · --dark · --stat · --deliverable · --audience (Stage 2)
   Set --ncard-surround to the section background so the corner fold reads correctly.
   ========================================================================== */
.ncard-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: var(--s-4); margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ncard-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ncard-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

.ncard {
  --ncard-bg: var(--paper);
  --ncard-border: var(--line);
  --ncard-fold: var(--ivory-2);
  --ncard-surround: var(--ivory);
  --icon-acc: var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--ncard-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ncard-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(21,21,21,.03), 0 22px 34px -30px rgba(21,21,21,.45);
  color: var(--text);
}
/* corner cut (matches surrounding background) */
.ncard::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; right: -1px; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(225deg, var(--ncard-surround) 0 50%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* folded flap */
.ncard::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; right: -1px; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(225deg, transparent calc(50% - 0.5px), var(--ncard-border) calc(50% - 0.5px) calc(50% + 0.5px), var(--ncard-fold) calc(50% + 0.5px));
  border-left: 1px solid var(--ncard-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ncard-border);
  z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.ncard__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--s-4); }
.ncard__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.ncard__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ncard__index { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); padding-top: 0.2rem; }
.ncard__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.ncard__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 30ch; }

/* Dark variant (on charcoal bands) */
.ncard--dark {
  --ncard-bg: #1f1f1c;
  --ncard-border: var(--line-dark-2);
  --ncard-fold: #2e2d28;
  --ncard-surround: var(--ink-3);
  --icon-acc: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.03), 0 24px 36px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.ncard--dark .ncard__icon { background: transparent; border-color: var(--line-dark-2); color: var(--on-dark); }
.ncard--dark .ncard__title { color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }

/* Stat variant */
.ncard--stat { gap: 0.4rem; }
.ncard__fig { margin: 0.35rem 0 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.8rem + 1.8vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--on-dark); display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.35rem; }
.ncard__plus { color: var(--gold); margin-left: -0.3rem; }
.ncard__unit { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.ncard__fig--word { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.35rem + 1.1vw, 2.35rem); min-height: clamp(2.4rem, 1.8rem + 1.8vw, 3.4rem); align-items: flex-end; padding-bottom: 0.15rem; }

/* Deliverable variant */
.ncard--deliverable { --ncard-surround: var(--ivory); }
.ncard--deliverable .ncard__title { font-size: 1.3rem; }

/* Audience variant — prepared for Stage 2 (Who We Support) */
.ncard--audience { text-decoration: none; transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.ncard--audience .ncard__more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--ink); }
.ncard--audience .ncard__more span { color: var(--gold-text); }
a.ncard:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); transform: translateY(-2px); }
a.ncard:hover .ncard__icon { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Proof strip rebuilt with cards ---- */
.proof { padding-block: var(--s-8) var(--s-7); }
.proof__head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s-3) var(--s-6); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.proof__head .eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.proof__who { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.proof__who strong { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--on-dark); margin-right: 0.5rem; }

/* ---- Diagnostic outputs ---- */
.diag-outputs { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-7); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.diag-outputs__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-7); align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.diag-outputs__head h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin: 0; }
.diag-outputs__head p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.diag__ctas { margin-top: var(--s-6); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ncard-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .ncard-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .diag-outputs__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ncard-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ncard { padding: 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.4rem; }
  .ncard--stat .ncard__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .ncard-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ncard__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
.ncard__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ncard--stat .ncard__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; } .ncard--stat .ncard__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; } }

/* ---- Component specimen page (review only) ---- */
.spec-sec { padding-block: var(--s-8); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.spec-sec--ink { background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--on-dark); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.spec-sec--ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.spec-sec h2 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.spec-note { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 48rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.on-dark .spec-note { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.spec-rules { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 0 var(--s-7); }
.spec-rules li { padding: 0.6rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.spec-rules strong { display: inline-block; min-width: 9rem; }
.spec-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border: 1px dashed var(--line-strong); color: var(--gold-text); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .spec-rules { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.spec-rules li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 9rem 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
.ncard__fig--word { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .ncard__fig--word { font-size: 1.45rem; } .ncard--dark .ncard__title { font-size: 0.85rem; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 01d — CIRCULAR VISUAL LANGUAGE
   Rule: People, credibility and tangible outputs = circular and warm.
         Methodology, frameworks, services, the principle = angular and precise.
   Shared circle detail: an offset gold hairline ring + one gold bead at 45°.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Founder credibility medallions ---- */
.medals { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-6); }
.medal { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.medal__disc { position: relative; width: min(100%, 212px); aspect-ratio: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.medal__dial { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; --dial-outer: #46443c; --dial-inner: #3a3934; --dial-tick: #b88a2d; }
.medal__disc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 11%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #2a2925, #1c1c1a 70%); }
.medal__core { position: relative; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
.medal__fig { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(3rem, 2.2rem + 2.2vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--on-dark); }
.medal__plus { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7em; vertical-align: 0.35em; margin-left: 0.02em; }
.medal__fig--word { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.1rem + 0.9vw, 1.9rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.05; }
.medal__unit { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); padding-left: 0.26em; }
.medal__label { margin: var(--s-5) 0 0; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--on-dark-muted); max-width: 18ch; line-height: 1.45; }
.proof__head { margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }

/* ---- Who we help — people circles ---- */
.who__head { text-align: center; max-width: 46rem; margin: 0 auto var(--s-8); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.who__head .section-head__lede { margin-inline: auto; }
.people { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-8) var(--s-7); }
.person { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.person__link { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.person__disc {
  position: relative; display: block; width: min(100%, 250px); aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 14px 14px var(--s-5);
}
.person__disc img { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; display: block; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -26px rgba(42,29,16,.55); transition: transform 400ms var(--ease); }
.person__disc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -12px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(184,138,45,.55); transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), inset var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.person__disc::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  left: calc(50% + 0.7071 * (50% + 12px) - 4.5px); top: calc(50% - 0.7071 * (50% + 12px) - 4.5px);
}
.person__link:hover .person__disc::before, .person__link:focus-visible .person__disc::before { border-color: var(--gold); inset: -9px; }
.person__link:hover .person__disc img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.person__link:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.person__link:focus-visible .person__title { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; }
.person__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 16ch; }
.person__link:hover .person__title { color: var(--gold-text); }
.person__text { margin: var(--s-3) 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 28ch; line-height: 1.5; }
.who__note { margin: var(--s-8) auto 0; text-align: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 40rem; }
.img-slot-tag--inline { position: static; display: inline-block; margin-right: 0.5rem; background: var(--paper); color: var(--gold-text); border: 1px dashed var(--line-strong); }

/* ---- Diagnostic outputs — line-illustration medallions ---- */
.outputs { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); }
.output { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.output__disc {
  --icon-acc: var(--gold);
  position: relative; width: min(100%, 148px); aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ink);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, var(--paper), var(--ivory-2) 78%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  margin: 10px 10px var(--s-5);
}
.output__disc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -10px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(184,138,45,.45); }
.output__disc::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); left: calc(50% + 0.7071 * (50% + 10px) - 3.5px); top: calc(50% - 0.7071 * (50% + 10px) - 3.5px); }
.output__disc svg { width: 56%; height: 56%; }
.output__n { position: absolute; bottom: -0.7rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--ivory); padding: 0 0.5rem; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.output__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.output__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; max-width: 20ch; }

/* ---- Responsive (01d) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .outputs { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-7); }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .medals { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-7); }
  .people { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .people { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .person__disc { width: 220px; }
  .outputs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-4); }
  .medals { gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-4); }
  .medal__disc { width: min(100%, 160px); }
  .medal__fig { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .medal__fig--word { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .medal__label { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: var(--s-4); }
}
.person__title { max-width: 22ch; }
.output__disc svg { width: 64%; height: 64%; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .people { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-7) var(--s-4); }
  .person__disc { width: min(100%, 150px); margin: 10px 10px var(--s-4); }
  .person__disc::before { inset: -8px; }
  .person__disc::after { left: calc(50% + 0.7071 * (50% + 8px) - 4.5px); top: calc(50% - 0.7071 * (50% + 8px) - 4.5px); }
  .person__title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .person__text { font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 01e — targeted refinements
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Founder medallions: plain gold ring + small bespoke symbol ---- */
.medal__disc::before { inset: 7%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #272622, #1d1d1a 72%); }
.medal__sym { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); --icon-acc: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.medal__core { gap: 0.3rem; }

/* ---- Section 1: Nexira Assurance Ledger ---- */
.contrast { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--s-8); }
.contrast__intro { font-size: var(--fs-md); line-height: 1.6; padding-top: 0.2rem; }
.aledger__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.75rem minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 7fr); align-items: end; padding-bottom: var(--s-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.aledger__title { grid-column: 1 / 3; margin: 0; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-text); }
.aledger__cols { grid-column: 2 / -1; grid-row: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 7fr); margin: var(--s-4) 0 0; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); }
.aledger__cols span:last-child { color: var(--ink); padding-left: var(--s-6); }
.aledger__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.aledger__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.75rem minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 7fr); align-items: baseline; padding: var(--s-6) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.aledger__n { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.aledger__act { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding-right: var(--s-5); }
.aledger__ass { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + 0.5vw, 1.5rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink); padding-left: var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.aledger__row:hover .aledger__ass { color: #000; }

/* ---- Section 2: Founder with photograph ---- */
.portrait--photo .portrait__frame { background: var(--ink); border: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.portrait--photo .portrait__frame::before { inset: 14px; border-color: rgba(217,187,116,.35); z-index: 1; }
.portrait--photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 18%; display: block; }
.founder-copy .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.founder-points li { grid-template-columns: 1.5rem 1fr; padding: var(--s-5) 0; }
.founder-points li > .fp__mark { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); margin-top: 0.45rem; position: relative; }
.founder-points li > .fp__mark::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 2px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.founder-points strong { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

/* ---- Section 3: Four distinct assurance states ---- */
.astates { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--s-8); padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.astate { position: relative; padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-5) var(--s-6); }
.astate + .astate { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
/* ≠ seal sitting on each divider: separation, not sequence */
.astate + .astate::before {
  content: "≠"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: calc(var(--s-6) + 22px); transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 26px; height: 26px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1;
}
.astate__n { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.astate--closed .astate__n { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.astate__k { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.astate--closed .astate__k { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.astate__t { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); color: var(--on-dark); }
.astate__d { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-muted); line-height: 1.55; max-width: 26ch; }

.closure { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-8); align-items: start; }
.closure__h { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.closure__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0 var(--s-6); }
.closure__list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--on-dark); }
.vmark { width: 28px; height: 28px; flex: none; color: var(--on-dark); --vm-ring: var(--gold); }
.closure__cta { grid-column: 2; justify-self: start; margin-top: var(--s-5); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contrast { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }
  .astates { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .astate:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
  .astate:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
  .astate:nth-child(3)::before { left: 50%; top: 0; }
  .closure { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .closure__cta { grid-column: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .aledger__head, .aledger__row { grid-template-columns: 2.25rem minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .aledger__cols { display: none; }
  .aledger__title { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .aledger__act { grid-column: 2; padding: 0 0 var(--s-2); }
  .aledger__ass { grid-column: 2; padding-left: var(--s-4); }
  .astates { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .astate + .astate { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
  .astate + .astate::before, .astate:nth-child(3)::before { left: var(--s-5); top: 0; transform: translate(0, -50%); }
  .closure__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Stage 01f: approved hero photograph (CSS crop only; source untouched) ---- */
.hero-media__frame img { object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 42%; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .hero-media__frame img { object-position: 50% 45%; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hero-media__frame img { object-position: 50% 48%; } }

/* ---- Stage 01g: situation panel evidence lines (replaces dash bullets) ---- */
.pea { gap: var(--s-7); }
.pea__k { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: 0; }
.pea__col--symptoms .pea__k { color: var(--text-muted); border-bottom-color: var(--line-strong); }
.evidence-lines { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.evidence-lines li {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.1rem minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: baseline;
  padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ev__n { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.ev__t { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-muted); }
.pea__col--focus .ev__t { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .pea { gap: var(--s-6); }
  .evidence-lines li { grid-template-columns: 1.9rem minmax(0, 1fr); padding: 0.85rem 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 02 — Sections 1–4
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- 1. Who we help (refinements) ---- */
.person__text { max-width: 30ch; }
.who__foot { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.who__note { margin-top: var(--s-6); }

/* ---- 2. What we examine: connected matrix ---- */
.examine { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.examine__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-8); align-items: end; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.examine__head .eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0; }
.examine__head h2 { margin: 0; max-width: 14ch; }
.examine__lede { margin: 0; color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-md); max-width: 40rem; }

.domains { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.dom { position: relative; padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-5) var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); outline: none; transition: background-color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.dom:nth-child(1), .dom:nth-child(6) { border-left: 0; }
.dom::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.dom__n { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.dom__t { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); color: var(--on-dark); }
.dom__d { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.dom__links { margin: 0; font-size: 0.78rem; color: #8e887b; line-height: 1.5; }
.dom__links span { display: block; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); opacity: .8; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
/* spine between the two bands: the domains are connected, not isolated */
.dom-spine { grid-column: 1 / -1; position: relative; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.dom-spine::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184,138,45,.7) 12%, rgba(184,138,45,.7) 88%, transparent); }
.dom-spine::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 3px, transparent 3.5px); background-size: 25% 100%; background-position: 0 50%; background-repeat: repeat-x; }
.dom-spine span { position: relative; z-index: 1; background: var(--ink); padding: 0 var(--s-4); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); }
/* interaction: focus/hover shows connected domains */
.dom:hover, .dom:focus-visible, .dom.is-active { background: #1d1d1b; }
.dom:hover::before, .dom:focus-visible::before, .dom.is-active::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.dom.is-linked { background: #1a1a18; }
.dom.is-linked .dom__t { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.dom:focus-visible { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-soft); }
.examine__foot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) auto; gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-7); align-items: center; margin-top: var(--s-7); }
.examine__statement { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--on-dark); max-width: 44rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: var(--s-5); }

/* ---- 3. Ways to work: three engagement models ---- */
.ways__head { max-width: 50rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.ways__head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.engage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.model { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-6) var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.model:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.model:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.model__mark { height: 34px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.model__mark--lens span { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); position: relative; }
.model__mark--lens span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.model__mark--frame span { width: 30px; height: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); position: relative; }
.model__mark--frame span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 7px; border: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.model__mark--stages { position: relative; gap: 10px; }
.model__mark--stages::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 88px; top: 50%; height: 1px; background: var(--line-strong); }
.model__mark--stages span { position: relative; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); background: var(--paper); }
.model__mark--stages span:nth-child(4) { background: var(--gold); }
.model__word { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.7rem + 2.2vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); color: var(--ink); }
.model__label { margin: 0 0 var(--s-2); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); }
.model__h { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }
.model__copy { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.model__list-h { margin: 0; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); padding-bottom: var(--s-3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.rule-lines { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--s-6); padding: 0; }
.rule-lines li { padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }
.model__stages { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--s-6); padding: 0; }
.model__stages li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2rem 1fr; align-items: baseline; padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.model__stages li span { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.model__stages li.is-key { color: var(--gold-text); }
.model__cta { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; white-space: normal; text-align: left; }
.ways__note { margin: var(--s-7) 0 0; padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.ways__note a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration-color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- 4. Why Nexira: statement + manifesto ---- */
.why { background: var(--ivory); padding-block: var(--section-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.why__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 5vw, 6rem); align-items: start; }
.why__lead { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); }
.why__lead h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 2.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.why__lead h2 em { color: var(--gold-text); }
.why__copy { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-md); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.manifesto { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.tenet { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3.5rem minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-6) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.tenet:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.tenet:nth-child(even) { padding-left: clamp(0rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.tenet__n { grid-row: span 2; position: relative; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--gold-text); padding-top: 0.55rem; }
.tenet__t { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.15rem + 0.9vw, 1.9rem); margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); line-height: 1.15; }
.tenet__d { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 46ch; }

/* ---- Responsive (Stage 02) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .domains { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .dom { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .dom:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
  .dom:nth-child(6), .dom:nth-child(8) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .dom:nth-child(7), .dom:nth-child(9) { border-left: 0; }
  .dom-spine { order: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .examine__head, .examine__foot, .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why__lead { position: static; }
  .engage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .model, .model:first-child, .model:last-child { border-left: 0; padding: var(--s-7) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .tenet:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .domains { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dom, .dom:nth-child(n) { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding: var(--s-5) 0; }
  .dom:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .dom-spine { height: 40px; }
  .dom-spine::after { background-size: 50% 100%; }
  .tenet { grid-template-columns: 2.6rem minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .who__foot .btn { width: 100%; }
}
.model__cta { min-height: 62px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .model__cta { min-height: 52px; } }
@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 641px) {
  .dom, .dom:nth-child(odd), .dom:nth-child(6), .dom:nth-child(8) { border-left: 0; }
  .dom:nth-child(2), .dom:nth-child(4), .dom:nth-child(7), .dom:nth-child(9) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .dom:nth-child(1), .dom:nth-child(2), .dom:nth-child(6), .dom:nth-child(7) { border-top: 0; }
  .examine__foot .btn { justify-self: start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 02c — Approved logo (transparent PNG, no effects, no recolouring)
   ========================================================================== */
:root { --header-h: 92px; }
.brand--logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 0; padding: 6px 0; }
.brand--logo .brand__logo { display: block; height: 74px; width: auto; }
.brand--footer { display: inline-block; line-height: 0; }
.brand--footer .brand__logo { display: block; width: 210px; height: auto; }
.footer-position { margin: var(--s-4) 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.nav-link::after, .nav-trigger::after { bottom: 30px; }
@media (max-width: 1199px) { :root { --header-h: 80px; } .brand--logo .brand__logo { height: 64px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { :root { --header-h: 70px; } .brand--logo .brand__logo { height: 56px; } }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .brand--logo .brand__logo { height: 50px; } }
.footer-position { color: var(--on-dark-muted); letter-spacing: 0.14em; }

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 02d — Insights, Our work in practice, FAQ, close-out, footer
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Insights: journal preview ---- */
.insights { background: var(--ivory); padding-block: var(--section-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.insights__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-8); align-items: end; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.insights__head .eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0; }
.insights__head h2 { margin: 0; max-width: 13ch; }
.insights__intro p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); color: var(--text-muted); }
.insights__intro p:first-child { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--ink); }
.journal__label { margin: 0; padding-bottom: var(--s-3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); }
.journal { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 6fr); grid-template-rows: auto auto; }
.journal__item { padding: var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-6) var(--s-7); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.journal__item--lead { grid-row: span 2; padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-7) var(--s-7) 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.journal__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.journal__meta { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s-4); margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }
.journal__n { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.journal__cat { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); padding-left: var(--s-4); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.journal__t { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.9vw, 1.8rem); line-height: 1.18; margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); max-width: 24ch; }
.journal__item--lead .journal__t { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.3rem + 2.2vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.08; max-width: 16ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.journal__d { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.journal__item--lead .journal__d { font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.insights__foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3) var(--s-5); margin-top: var(--s-6); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.btn.is-inactive { opacity: 0.55; cursor: default; pointer-events: none; }
.insights__status { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- Our work in practice: practice files ---- */
.practice { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.practice__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 6fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-8); align-items: end; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.practice__head .eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0; }
.practice__head h2 { margin: 0; max-width: 16ch; }
.practice__intro { margin: 0; color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.pfiles { display: grid; gap: var(--s-8); }
.pfile { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-7); padding-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.pfile__head { grid-row: span 2; }
.pfile__n { margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.pfile__t { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1vw, 2.05rem); line-height: 1.15; color: var(--on-dark); max-width: 14ch; }
.pfile__body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--s-6); }
.pfile__k { margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); padding-bottom: var(--s-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.pfile__sit { margin: 0; color: var(--on-dark-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.pfile__focus { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: var(--s-5); }
.pfile__focus li { padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--on-dark); line-height: 1.4; }
.pfile__q { background: var(--ink-3); padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.pfile__q .pfile__k { color: var(--gold-soft); border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.pfile__qt { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + 0.8vw, 1.65rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--on-dark); }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq { background: var(--paper); padding-block: var(--section-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
.faq__lead { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); }
.faq__lead h2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.faq__intro { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-md); margin: 0; }
.faq__list { border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.faq__q { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.faq__btn { width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 28px; gap: var(--s-5); align-items: center; text-align: left; padding: var(--s-5) 0; color: var(--ink); }
.faq__btn:hover .faq__qt { color: var(--gold-text); }
.faq__btn:focus-visible { outline-offset: 2px; }
.faq__icon { position: relative; width: 28px; height: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; }
.faq__icon::before, .faq__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 11px; height: 1px; background: var(--ink); transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.faq__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }
.faq__btn[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
.faq__btn[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__icon { background: var(--gold); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 3.5rem var(--s-5) 0; }
.faq__a p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.98rem; max-width: 62ch; }
.faq__a[hidden] { display: none; }

/* ---- Footer refinements ---- */
.footer-top { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 3.2fr) minmax(0, 2.2fr) minmax(0, 1.8fr); }
.footer-contact-lines { list-style: none; margin: var(--s-5) 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.footer-contact-lines a { color: var(--on-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-contact-lines a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-2); }
.footer-bottom .footer-independence { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.footer-trading { color: #8e887b; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .insights__head, .practice__head, .faq__grid, .pfile { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .journal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .journal__item, .journal__item--lead { grid-row: auto; padding: var(--s-6) 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .pfile__head { grid-row: auto; }
  .faq__lead { position: static; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pfile__body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pfile__focus { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pfile__q { padding: var(--s-5); }
  .faq__a { padding-right: 0; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .pfile__focus { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .pfile__focus li { font-size: 0.85rem; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   STAGE 02e — Care Business Support (brand, website & digital)
   ========================================================================== */
.cbs { background: var(--paper); padding-block: var(--section-y); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cbs__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.cbs__media { position: relative; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 9 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink); }
.cbs__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.cbs__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(217,187,116,.35); pointer-events: none; }
.cbs__intro h2 { max-width: 15ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.cbs__lede { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-md); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink); }
.cbs__copy { color: var(--text-muted); }
.cbs__for { margin: var(--s-5) 0 0; padding-top: var(--s-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.caps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.cap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-6); align-items: baseline; padding: var(--s-5) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cap__n { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--gold-text); }
.cap__t { margin: 0 0 0.3rem; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.1rem + 0.6vw, 1.6rem); }
.cap__lead { margin: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink); }
.cap__d { margin: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.cbs__close { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-8); align-items: end; margin-top: var(--s-7); }
.cbs__connect { border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: var(--s-5); }
.cbs__connect-k { margin: 0 0 var(--s-2); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); }
.cbs__connect-t { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.cbs__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--s-4); }
.cbs__cross { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.cbs__cross span { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.cbs__cross a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration-color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .cbs__top, .cbs__close { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cbs__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; max-width: 640px; }
  .cap { grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .cap__d { grid-column: 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cbs__actions .btn { width: 100%; white-space: normal; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: approved Care Business Support photograph (Stage 03f instruction)
   ========================================================================== */
.cbs__media { background: var(--ivory-2); }
.cbs__media::after { content: none; }
.cbs__media img { object-position: 82% 50%; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .cbs__media img { object-position: 60% 32%; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Stage 15C: Homepage alignment & reduction (home-only classes)
   ========================================================================== */
.sit-who { margin: var(--s-7) 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sit-who a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration-color: var(--gold); text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }
.svc-route__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--s-4); margin-top: auto; }
.svc--route .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.svc-note { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-7); align-items: center; margin-top: var(--s-7); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.svc-note__t { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 70ch; }
.svc-note__link { white-space: nowrap; }
.closure--link { display: block; margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.closure--link .closure__cta { margin-top: 0; }
.why-founder { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 9rem) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--s-5); align-items: start; margin-top: var(--s-7); padding-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.why-founder__photo .portrait__frame::before { inset: 8px; }
.why-founder__name { font-size: var(--fs-md); margin: 0 0 var(--s-3); line-height: 1.2; }
.why-founder__name span { display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-text); }
.why-founder__copy p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.97rem; margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); }
.journal__t a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold)); background-size: 0 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 0 100%; transition: background-size .2s ease; }
.journal__t a:hover, .journal__t a:focus-visible { background-size: 100% 1px; }
.cbs-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; /* Stage 15E: action column sized to its button so it never overflows */ gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-8); align-items: end; }
.cbs-band h2 { max-width: 22ch; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.cbs-band .cbs__copy { margin: 0; max-width: 62ch; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .cbs-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .svc-note { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-founder { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6.5rem) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--s-4); }
  .svc-note__link { white-space: normal; }
  .svc-route__actions .btn { width: 100%; white-space: normal; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .journal__t a { transition: none; } }

/* Restored Homepage Diagnostic section (Nov 2026): Leadership card spans the full services row now the band has moved into its own section */
.svc-grid .svc--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { #diagnostic .diag__fig { max-width: 560px; } }
/* Restored wheel: keep all labels inside the figure when stacked; readable domain list on phones (wheel geometry unchanged) */
#diagnostic .diag__fig { padding-inline: 8%; }
#diagnostic .diag__legend { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #diagnostic .diag__fig { padding-block: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  #diagnostic .diag__legend { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0.55rem 1rem; list-style: none; margin: var(--s-5) 0 0; padding: var(--s-4) 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  #diagnostic .diag__legend li { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35; }
}