/* =========================================================
   DEVESH & ASSOCIATES — Design Tokens
   Ink   #12181F   Paper #EEF0EA   Paper-2 #E3E6DB
   Brass #9C7A2E   Brass-Lt #C9A548   Oxblood #6E2430
   Display: Fraunces | Body: Inter | Mono/Clause: IBM Plex Mono
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --ink:#16213b;
  --ink-soft:#3a4763;
  --paper:#eef0ea;
  --paper-2:#e3e6db;
  --paper-3:#dee1d5;
  --brass:#9c7a2e;
  --brass-light:#c9a548;
  --oxblood:#6e2430;
  --oxblood-light:#8a3340;
  --line:rgba(22,33,59,0.14);
  --line-soft:rgba(22,33,59,0.08);
  --shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(22,33,59,0.14);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  /* Always reserve the scrollbar's width, even when it's hidden (e.g. the
     mobile menu sets body{overflow:hidden}). Without this, the page width
     grows when the scrollbar disappears, which shifts/"shakes" the sticky
     header at the moment the menu opens/closes. */
  scrollbar-gutter:stable;
}
@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; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.08;
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--ink);
}

a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
p{margin:0 0 1em;}

/* Native <button> reset — browsers apply their own default appearance
   (incl. a blue focus/active ring in Chrome/Edge) unless this is reset. */
button{
  font-family:inherit;
  font-size:inherit;
  color:inherit;
  background:none;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  -webkit-appearance:none;
  appearance:none;
}

/* Remove the mobile "blue flash" tap highlight on links/buttons */
a, button{ -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent; }

.mono{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}

::selection{background:var(--brass-light);color:var(--ink);}

/* Kill the browser-default blue focus ring everywhere, replace with
   a brand-brass ring that only shows for keyboard navigation. */
:focus{ outline:none; }
:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--brass);
  outline-offset:3px;
}

.wrap{
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 32px;
}
@media (max-width:640px){ .wrap{padding:0 20px;} }

.section{padding:100px 0;}
@media (max-width:800px){ .section{padding:64px 0;} }

.section-alt{background:var(--paper-2);}

/* ---------- eyebrow / clause label (premium label system) ---------- */
.clause-label{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.65em;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.clause-label::before{
  content:"";
  width:8px;height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  flex:none;
  background:var(--brass);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(156,122,46,0.18);
  animation:dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.clause-label::after{
  content:"";
  width:30px; height:1px; flex:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), transparent);
}
/* labels centered via justify-content:center already sit inline; a
   trailing line on both ends reads better when the label is centered */
.clause-label.clause-label-center{ justify-content:center; }
.clause-label.clause-label-center::before{ order:-1; }
@keyframes dotPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(156,122,46,0.18);}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(156,122,46,0.06);}
}

/* ---------- animated headings (unique signature underline, used everywhere) ---------- */
.animated-heading{position:relative; display:inline-block; padding-bottom:2px;}
.animated-heading::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:2px; bottom:-10px; height:3px; width:64px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--oxblood));
  transform-origin:left; transform:scaleX(0);
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease) .15s;
}
.animated-heading::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:66px; bottom:-13px; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--oxblood); opacity:0; transform:scale(0);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease) .55s, transform .5s var(--ease) .55s;
}
.reveal.in .animated-heading::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
.reveal.in .animated-heading::before{opacity:1; transform:scale(1);}
.animated-heading.hero-title::after{ animation:underlineGrow .8s var(--ease) 1.05s both; }
.animated-heading.hero-title::before{ animation:dotGrow .5s var(--ease) 1.55s both; }
@keyframes underlineGrow{ from{transform:scaleX(0);} to{transform:scaleX(1);} }
@keyframes dotGrow{ from{opacity:0; transform:scale(0);} to{opacity:1; transform:scale(1);} }

/* centered heading variant */
.center-heading{position:relative; display:inline-block; padding-bottom:2px;}
.center-heading::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-10px; height:3px; width:64px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--oxblood));
  transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(0); transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease) .15s;
}
.reveal.in .center-heading::after{transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);}

/* center divider medallion (unique accent between heading and content) */
.center-divider{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:16px;
  max-width:280px; margin:0 auto 36px;
}
.center-divider .cd-line{height:1px; flex:1; background:var(--line);}
.center-divider i{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px;
  border:1px solid var(--brass); color:var(--brass);
}

.heading-shimmer{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--ink) 38%, var(--brass) 50%, var(--ink) 62%);
  background-size:220% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer{ to{background-position:-220% center;} }

/* ---------- icon box (premium seal-style circular badge) ---------- */
.icon-box{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1.5px solid var(--brass);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(156,122,46,0.09), 0 10px 24px rgba(18,24,31,0.06);
  color:var(--brass); font-size:21px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover .icon-box, a.practice-card:hover .icon-box{
  transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); border-color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(156,122,46,0.16), 0 14px 30px rgba(18,24,31,0.16);
}
.icon-box-lg{width:80px; height:80px; font-size:30px; border-width:2px;}

/* ---------- breadcrumb / clause path ---------- */
.clause-path{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:14.5px; letter-spacing:.05em;
  color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:22px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.clause-path a{color:var(--ink-soft); transition:color .3s var(--ease);}
.clause-path a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
.clause-path .sep{opacity:.4;}
.clause-path .current{color:var(--brass); font-weight:500;}

/* ---------- practice overview card (professional top-accent hover) ---------- */
a.practice-card{
  display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:flex-start;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
  padding:32px; height:100%;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
a.practice-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--oxblood));
  transition:width .45s var(--ease); z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
}
a.practice-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--brass);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}
a.practice-card:hover::before{ width:100%; }
.practice-card-num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:6px; display:block;}
.practice-card-arrow{margin-left:auto; align-self:center; font-size:20px; color:var(--brass); transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
a.practice-card:hover .practice-card-arrow{transform:translateX(6px);}
a.practice-card:hover .icon-box{transform:scale(1.06); background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); border-color:var(--ink);}

/* ---------- hero backdrop accent ---------- */
.hero-accent{
  position:absolute; top:-120px; right:-160px; width:520px; height:520px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(156,122,46,0.16), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
  animation:heroDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroDrift{ from{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);} to{transform:translate(-24px,18px) scale(1.06);} }
.pagehero{position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.clause-label .idx{color:var(--oxblood);}

/* Premium pill/badge label */
.badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:7px 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.badge:hover{border-color:var(--brass); transform:translateY(-2px); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);}
.badge-dark{
  border-color:rgba(238,240,234,0.22);
  color:var(--paper);
  background:rgba(238,240,234,0.06);
}
.badge-dark:hover{border-color:var(--brass-light);}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:60;
  background:rgba(238,240,234,0.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled{ box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(18,24,31,0.06); }
.header-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:20px 32px;
  max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;
}
.brand-name{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:20px; letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase; font-variant:small-caps; color:var(--ink);
}
.amp{color:var(--brass); font-weight:600;}
.brand-tag{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:500; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.24em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass);
}

/* ---------- Desktop nav links: pill highlight + center-out gradient underline ---------- */
.nav-desktop{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
.nav-desktop a{
  position:relative; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; padding:9px 16px; color:var(--ink-soft);
  border-radius:7px;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease), letter-spacing .35s var(--ease);
}
/* soft brass pill that scales/fades in behind the link on hover */
.nav-desktop a::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; border-radius:7px;
  background:rgba(156,122,46,0.09);
  transform:scale(.82); opacity:0;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
/* two-tone underline that draws outward from the center on hover */
.nav-desktop a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; right:50%; bottom:4px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--oxblood));
  transition:left .4s var(--ease), right .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav-desktop a:hover{ color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:.015em; }
.nav-desktop a:hover::before{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1; }
.nav-desktop a:hover::after,
.nav-desktop a.active::after{ left:16px; right:16px; }
.nav-desktop a.active{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.nav-desktop a.active::before{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1; }

.nav-cta{
  font-size:13.5px !important; font-weight:600 !important;
  padding:10px 20px !important; border:1px solid var(--ink) !important; border-radius:9px;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper) !important; transform:translateY(-2px);}
.nav-cta::after{display:none;}
.nav-cta::before{display:none;}

/* hamburger */
.hamburger{
  display:none;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border:none; background:none; cursor:pointer;
  position:relative; z-index:110;
}
.hamburger span{
  position:absolute; left:9px; right:9px; height:2px; background:var(--ink);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), top .45s var(--ease);
}
.hamburger span:nth-child(1){top:15px;}
.hamburger span:nth-child(2){top:22px;}
.hamburger span:nth-child(3){top:29px;}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){top:22px; transform:rotate(45deg);}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0; transform:scaleX(0);}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3){top:22px; transform:rotate(-45deg);}

/* ---------- mobile sidebar ---------- */
.mobile-sidebar{
  position:fixed; top:0; right:0; height:100%;
  width:min(360px,84vw);
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--paper);
  z-index:100;
  padding:110px 40px 40px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
  transform:translateX(100%);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:-30px 0 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.mobile-sidebar.open{transform:translateX(0);}
.mobile-sidebar a{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
  font-size:26px;
  padding:12px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.1);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-sidebar.open a{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
.mobile-sidebar.open a:nth-of-type(1){transition-delay:.10s;}
.mobile-sidebar.open a:nth-of-type(2){transition-delay:.16s;}
.mobile-sidebar.open a:nth-of-type(3){transition-delay:.22s;}
.mobile-sidebar.open a:nth-of-type(4){transition-delay:.28s;}
.mobile-sidebar.open a:nth-of-type(5){transition-delay:.34s;}
.mobile-sidebar.open a:nth-of-type(6){transition-delay:.40s;}
.mobile-sidebar a:hover{color:var(--brass-light); padding-left:8px;}
.sidebar-foot{
  margin-top:auto; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:rgba(238,240,234,0.45); text-transform:uppercase;
}
.backdrop{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(18,24,31,0.5);
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  z-index:90; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .5s;
}
.backdrop.open{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav-desktop{display:none;}
  .hamburger{display:block;}
}

/* ---------- buttons (premium, rounded, elevated) ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:15px 24px 15px 26px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  border-radius:9px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
  cursor:pointer; border:1px solid var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(18,24,31,0.05);
  transition:color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{ box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(18,24,31,0.18); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:translateY(101%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
.btn-primary::before{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--brass),var(--brass-light)); }
.btn-primary:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--line);}
.btn-ghost::before{background:var(--ink);}
.btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--ink);}
.btn-ghost:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}
.btn-oxblood{border-color:var(--oxblood); color:var(--oxblood); background:transparent;}
.btn-oxblood::before{background:var(--oxblood);}
.btn-oxblood:hover{color:var(--paper);}
.btn-oxblood:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}

/* Bootstrap ships its own ".btn-primary" class with blue hover/focus/
   active colors. Those Bootstrap rules use the SAME class + a pseudo-
   class (:hover/:focus/:active), which is MORE specific than our plain
   ".btn-primary" rule above — so Bootstrap's blue background-color and
   focus box-shadow were winning and showing through underneath our
   brass ::before overlay (which sits at z-index:-1, behind the button's
   own background paint). These rules re-pin every interaction state
   back to our ink/brass palette so no blue can leak through again. */
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus, .btn-primary:focus-visible, .btn-primary:active{
  background-color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); box-shadow:none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover, .btn-ghost:focus, .btn-ghost:focus-visible, .btn-ghost:active{
  background-color:transparent; box-shadow:none;
}
.btn:focus, .btn:focus-visible{ box-shadow:none; }
.btn-arrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
  animation:arrowNudge 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn-ghost .btn-arrow{background:rgba(18,24,31,0.08);}
.btn:hover .btn-arrow{transform:translateX(4px) scale(1.08); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); animation-play-state:paused;}
.btn-ghost:hover .btn-arrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);}
@keyframes arrowNudge{ 0%,100%{transform:translateX(0);} 50%{transform:translateX(3px);} }



/* ---------- cards (unique corner-accent design) ---------- */
.card{
  position:relative;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:38px 34px 34px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--oxblood));
  transition:width .5s var(--ease);
}
.card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-30px; right:-30px; width:64px; height:64px;
  border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(156,122,46,0.14),transparent 70%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--brass);}
.card:hover::before{width:100%;}
.card:hover::after{opacity:1;}

/* ---------- reveal on scroll ----------
   Clean, professional fade-up entrance: elements start slightly lower
   and transparent, then settle into place on a smooth ease — no blur
   or scale, so text stays sharp and legible throughout the animation.
   JS (main.js) adds a small per-element stagger delay for grid/row
   siblings so cards cascade in one after another instead of popping
   in all at once. */
.reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);
  will-change:opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.in{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal{ transform:none; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease); }
}

/* ---------- footer (premium) ---------- */
.site-footer{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding-top:84px;
}
.site-footer::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass) 0%,var(--brass-light) 45%,var(--oxblood) 100%);
}
.site-footer::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(238,240,234,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(238,240,234,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:42px 42px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 15% 0%, black 30%, transparent 85%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 15% 0%, black 30%, transparent 85%);
}
.footer-glow{
  position:absolute; top:-120px; right:-90px; width:360px; height:360px; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,46,0.14), transparent 70%);
}
.site-footer .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr 0.9fr 1.15fr; gap:40px 48px;
  padding-bottom:56px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.12);
}
.footer-grid > .footer-col{ padding-left:40px; border-left:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.1); }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px;}
  .footer-grid > div:first-child{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .footer-grid > div:first-child + .footer-col{padding-left:0; border-left:none;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; row-gap:34px;}
  .footer-grid > div:first-child{grid-column:auto;}
  .footer-grid > .footer-col{padding-left:0; border-left:none;}
}

.footer-brand-name{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:24px; margin-bottom:8px;
  letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; font-variant:small-caps;
}
.footer-tagline{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-light); margin-bottom:20px;}
.footer-desc{color:rgba(238,240,234,0.65); font-size:14.5px; max-width:320px;}
.footer-social{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px;}
.footer-social a{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.18); color:var(--paper); font-size:14px;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-3px) rotate(-6deg);}
.footer-col h4{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-light); margin-bottom:22px; font-weight:600;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding-bottom:13px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.14);
}
.footer-col h4::before{ content:""; width:16px; height:2px; background:var(--brass-light); flex:none; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col p{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; color:rgba(238,240,234,0.82); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:16px;
  transition:color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); width:fit-content; max-width:100%;
}
.footer-col a span, .footer-col a{ word-break:break-word; }
.footer-col a i{
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:3px; flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:9.5px;
  background:rgba(238,240,234,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.16); color:var(--brass-light);
  transition:background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--brass-light); transform:translateX(4px);}
.footer-col a:hover i{background:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); transform:translateX(2px);}
.footer-col p{align-items:flex-start; width:auto; max-width:280px;}

/* Get In Touch — distinctive angular gradient badge icons */
.touch-icon{
  width:40px; height:40px; flex:none; margin-top:1px; position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brass-light), var(--brass) 55%, var(--oxblood));
  color:var(--paper); font-size:14px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(156,122,46,0.32), 0 0 0 4px rgba(238,240,234,0.06);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover .touch-icon, .footer-col p:hover .touch-icon{
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(156,122,46,0.42), 0 0 0 4px rgba(238,240,234,0.1);
}
/* larger variant of .touch-icon, used on the Contact page info card */
.touch-icon-lg{ width:48px; height:48px; font-size:17px; }
.footer-badges{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:6px;}
.footer-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px;
  padding:24px 0; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:rgba(238,240,234,0.5);
}
.footer-bottom-copy{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.footer-bottom-copy i{ color:var(--brass-light); font-size:11px; }
.footer-bottom-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; }
.footer-bottom a{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  color:rgba(238,240,234,0.68); padding-bottom:3px;
  transition:color .3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-bottom a i{ color:var(--brass-light); font-size:11px; }
.footer-bottom a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:1px;
  background:var(--brass-light);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--brass-light);}
.footer-bottom a:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }

/* ---------- legal notices gate ---------- */
.legal-gate{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200;
  background:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.legal-gate.hidden{display:none;}
.gate-panel{
  background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink);
  width:100%; max-width:900px;
  margin:24px;
  border-radius:6px;
  max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto;
  padding:48px;
  box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation:gateIn .6s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes gateIn{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(40px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}}
.gate-tabs{display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:28px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.gate-tab{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:10px 16px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
  background:transparent; color:var(--ink-soft); transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.gate-tab.active{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--ink);}
.gate-body{display:none;}
.gate-body.active{display:block; animation:fadeIn .5s var(--ease);}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;} to{opacity:1;}}
.gate-body li{position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:14.5px;}
.gate-body li::before{content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--brass);}
.gate-body p{font-size:14.5px;}
.gate-actions{margin-top:32px; display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;}

/* Reusable centered section-heading wrapper (label + h2 + lede paragraph),
   used across the homepage, About, and Team pages. */
.section-head{ text-align:center; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto; }
.section-head .clause-label{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.section-head p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 auto 32px; }
.form-card{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.form-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--brass-light),var(--oxblood));
}
.req-mark{ color:var(--oxblood); }
.field{margin-bottom:22px;}
.field label{
  display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.field-input{position:relative;}
.field-input i{
  position:absolute; left:17px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14px; transition:color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
}
.field-input.field-input-top i{top:20px; transform:none;}
.field-input input, .field-input textarea{
  width:100%; padding:14px 16px 14px 46px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border-radius:6px; color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.field-input input:focus, .field-input textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(156,122,46,0.14); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.field-input:focus-within i{color:var(--brass); transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.15);}
.field-input.field-input-top:focus-within i{transform:scale(1.15);}
.field-input textarea{min-height:140px; resize:vertical;}

/* Success message shown under the enquiry form after submit.
   JS (main.js) toggles the .show class on #formNote — see there. */
.form-note{
  margin-top:18px; font-size:14px; color:var(--brass);
  display:none;
}
.form-note.show{ display:block; }

/* ---------- accordion (practice areas) ---------- */
.acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.acc-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  padding:26px 0; cursor:pointer; width:100%; background:none; border:none; text-align:left;
}
.acc-head h3{margin:0; font-size:20px;}
.acc-plus{
  width:26px; height:26px; position:relative; flex:none;
}
.acc-plus::before, .acc-plus::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--ink); transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.acc-plus::before{left:0; right:0; top:50%; height:1.5px; transform:translateY(-50%);}
.acc-plus::after{top:0; bottom:0; left:50%; width:1.5px; transform:translateX(-50%);}
.acc-item.open .acc-plus::after{transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg); opacity:0;}
.acc-item.open .acc-plus::before{background:var(--brass);}
.acc-panel{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .5s var(--ease);}
.acc-panel-inner{padding:0 0 32px;}
.acc-panel-inner .lede{color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:20px; font-style:italic;}
.acc-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px 40px;}
@media (max-width:720px){ .acc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
.acc-grid li{position:relative; padding-left:20px; font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:14px;}
.acc-grid li::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--brass); border-radius:50%;}
.acc-note{margin-top:20px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic;}

/* ---------- misc ---------- */
.hr-thin{height:1px; background:var(--line); border:none; margin:0;}
.grid-2{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px;}
@media (max-width:860px){ .grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;} }
.grid-3{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px;}
@media (max-width:860px){ .grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

.pagehero{padding:104px 0 52px;}
@media (max-width:800px){ .pagehero{padding:92px 0 38px;} }

.stat-row{display:flex; gap:48px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:40px;}
.stat{}
.stat b{display:block; font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:34px; color:var(--brass);}
.stat span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--ink-soft);}

/* ---------- consistent typography scale (used everywhere) ---------- */
.sec-heading{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,32px); margin-bottom:14px; }
.sec-lead{ font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:640px; margin-bottom:0; }
.card-body-text{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- brand mark (logo image) ---------- */
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px;}

/* Final logo lockup (icon + wordmark in one image) used in the header.
   The source file is wide/short, so we constrain by height and let
   width scale naturally. */
.brand-lockup-img{
  height:46px; width:auto; display:block;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand-lockup-img{ transform:scale(1.03); }

/* The logo's wordmark is dark navy, so on the dark footer it needs a
   light panel behind it to stay legible — the header sits on a light
   background already and doesn't need this. */
.footer-logo-wrap{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  background:var(--paper);
  padding:12px 22px;
  border-radius:10px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.footer-logo-img{ height:40px; width:auto; display:block; }

.brand-mark-img{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  object-fit:cover;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--paper), 0 0 0 3px rgba(156,122,46,0.4);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark-img{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);}
.brand-mark-img-light{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--ink), 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,165,72,0.45);}
.brand-text{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px;}

/* ---------- sidebar top / close / icons ---------- */
.sidebar-top{
  position:absolute; top:28px; left:40px; right:40px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.sidebar-close{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.2); background:transparent; color:var(--paper);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.sidebar-close:hover{background:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); transform:rotate(90deg);}
.mobile-sidebar a{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;}
.mobile-sidebar a i{font-size:19px; color:var(--brass-light); flex:none; width:22px; text-align:center;}
.sidebar-cta{
  margin-top:14px !important; opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease) !important;
  border:none !important; background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink) !important;
  border-radius:4px; padding:14px 18px !important; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important; font-size:15px !important; font-weight:600;
}
.mobile-sidebar.open .sidebar-cta{transition-delay:.46s;}
.mobile-sidebar.open .sidebar-cta{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
.sidebar-cta i{color:var(--ink) !important;}
.sidebar-cta:hover{background:var(--brass-light);}
.sidebar-foot{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}

/* ---------- CTA banner (above footer) ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, #e8dfc4 55%, var(--paper-2) 100%);
  color:var(--ink); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:38px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.cta-banner::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(18,24,31,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18,24,31,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:36px 36px;
}
.cta-banner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:50%; right:8%; width:200px; height:200px;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,46,0.22), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(8px);
}
.cta-banner-inner{position:relative; z-index:1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
@media (max-width:600px){ .cta-banner-inner .btn{width:100%; justify-content:center;} }
.cta-icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px;
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--brass); color:var(--brass);
  margin-bottom:10px;
  animation:ctaPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctaPulse{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(201,165,72,0.28); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(201,165,72,0); }
}
.cta-banner h3{color:var(--ink);}
.cta-banner .clause-label{color:var(--oxblood);}
.cta-banner .clause-label::before{background:var(--oxblood); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(110,36,48,0.16);}

/* ---------- back to top ---------- */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; right:26px; bottom:26px; z-index:70;
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); border:none; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(12px);
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .35s, background .3s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(18,24,31,0.25);
}
.back-to-top.show{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);}
.back-to-top:hover{background:var(--brass);}
@media (max-width:600px){ .back-to-top{width:42px; height:42px; right:16px; bottom:16px; font-size:15px;} }

/* ---------- hero enhancements (warm glow + ledger-margin backdrop, shared across all pages) ---------- */
.pagehero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 65% at 50% -12%, rgba(156,122,46,0.20), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 55% at 100% 115%, rgba(110,36,48,0.13), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, var(--paper) 100%);
}
.pagehero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,33,59,0.04) 0px, rgba(22,33,59,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 42px);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
}
.pagehero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:min(10%,120px); width:1px; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(156,122,46,0.4) 12%, rgba(156,122,46,0.4) 88%, transparent);
}

/* ---------- homepage-only hero backdrop: drifting glow orbs + dot-grid (distinct, dynamic, attractive) ---------- */
.pagehero-home{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 15% -10%, rgba(156,122,46,0.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--paper-2) 0%, var(--paper) 65%);
}
.pagehero-home::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(22,33,59,0.10) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size:25px 25px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 75% at 78% 40%, black 15%, transparent 80%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 75% at 78% 40%, black 15%, transparent 80%);
}
.pagehero-home::after{ content:none; }

.hero-orb{ position:absolute; border-radius:50%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; filter:blur(3px); animation:heroOrbDrift 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hero-orb-1{ top:6%; right:6%; width:320px; height:320px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,165,72,0.28), transparent 70%); }
.hero-orb-2{ bottom:2%; left:4%; width:230px; height:230px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,36,48,0.20), transparent 70%); animation-delay:-4s; animation-duration:14s; }
.hero-orb-3{ top:38%; right:24%; width:170px; height:170px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,46,0.24), transparent 70%); animation-delay:-7s; animation-duration:9s; }
@keyframes heroOrbDrift{ from{ transform:translate(0,0); } to{ transform:translate(-16px,-22px); } }
@media (max-width:900px){ .hero-orb{ display:none; } }

.pagehero-mark{
  position:absolute; top:50%; right:6%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
  transform:translateY(-52%);
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:min(30vw,360px); line-height:1;
  color:rgba(22,33,59,0.04);
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .pagehero-mark{ display:none; } }

@keyframes sealSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

.pagehero > .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.hero-trustrow{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:32px;}

/* ---------- hero flex layout: text fully left, icon badge right (unique, consistent site-wide) ---------- */
.hero-flex{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:48px; }
.hero-flex .hero-text{ flex:1; min-width:0; text-align:left; }
.hero-icon-badge{
  flex:none; width:272px; height:272px; border-radius:50%; position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 32% 26%, rgba(201,165,72,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 78%, rgba(110,36,48,0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 34% 28%, rgba(156,122,46,0.16), var(--paper) 72%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(22,33,59,0.18), 0 0 0 1px var(--line) inset, 0 0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,0.35) inset;
}
.hero-icon-badge::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-18px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px dashed rgba(156,122,46,0.42); animation:sealSpin 50s linear infinite;
}
.hero-icon-badge::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:16px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(110,36,48,0.26); animation:sealSpin 40s linear infinite reverse;
}
.hero-icon-badge-ring{
  position:absolute; inset:32px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(156,122,46,0.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(156,122,46,0.06);
}
.hero-icon-badge i{
  font-size:92px; color:var(--brass); position:relative; z-index:1;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(156,122,46,0.32));
  animation:heroIconFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroIconFloat{ 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px);} }
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .hero-icon-badge{ width:190px; height:190px; }
  .hero-icon-badge i{ font-size:64px; }
}
@media (max-width:700px){ .hero-icon-badge{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- unique vertical ribbon (home hero signature element) ---------- */
.hero-ribbon{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:56px; bottom:0; width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--line) 15%, var(--line) 85%, transparent);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:1;
}
.hero-ribbon span{
  writing-mode:vertical-rl; transform:rotate(180deg);
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); background:var(--paper); padding:14px 0; white-space:nowrap;
}
@media (max-width:1100px){ .hero-ribbon{display:none;} }

/* ---------- hero heading staggered reveal ---------- */
.hero-anim-line{
  display:block; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:.08em;
}
.hero-anim-line span{
  display:inline-block; opacity:0; transform:translateY(115%) rotate(2deg);
  animation:heroLineIn .9s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-anim-line:nth-of-type(1) span{animation-delay:.15s;}
.hero-anim-line:nth-of-type(2) span{animation-delay:.32s;}
.hero-anim-line:nth-of-type(3) span{animation-delay:.49s;}
@keyframes heroLineIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) rotate(0);} }

/* scroll cue */
.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:30px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
  opacity:.7; z-index:1;
}
.scroll-cue i{animation:scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite; color:var(--brass); font-size:12px;}
@keyframes scrollBounce{ 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(5px);} }
@media (max-width:700px){ .scroll-cue{display:none;} }

/* ---------- heading numeral (editorial background numeral) ---------- */
.heading-wrap{position:relative; display:inline-block; max-width:100%;}
.heading-numeral{
  position:absolute; top:-0.5em; left:-0.15em; z-index:-1;
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:5.2em; line-height:1;
  color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--line); opacity:0.9;
  user-select:none; pointer-events:none;
}
@media (max-width:640px){ .heading-numeral{font-size:3.4em;} }

/* ---------- point cards (practice vertical items) — unique premium design ---------- */
.point-card{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
  padding:26px 24px 22px; height:100%;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
}
.point-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--oxblood));
  transition:width .45s var(--ease);
}
.point-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--brass);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.point-card:hover::before{ width:100%; }
.point-card .pc-index{
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:18px;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); opacity:.35;
}
.point-card .mini-icon{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px;
  background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--brass);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(156,122,46,0.08);
  color:var(--brass); transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.point-card:hover .mini-icon{transform:scale(1.06); background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); border-color:var(--ink); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(156,122,46,0.14);}
.point-card h4{font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:8px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; padding-right:20px;}
.point-card p{font-size:13.6px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}

/* ---------- blog / insights cards (home) ---------- */
.blog-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
  height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--brass);}
.blog-card-top{
  padding:26px 26px 0;
}
.blog-card-body{padding:16px 26px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
.blog-tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--oxblood);
  border:1px solid rgba(110,36,48,0.3); border-radius:999px; padding:5px 11px; width:fit-content;
}
.blog-card h4{font-size:18px; margin:14px 0 8px;}
.blog-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; flex:1;}
.blog-card .blog-more{margin-top:16px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--brass); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}

/* ---------- bento-style "why choose" grid (unique, mixed sizes) ---------- */
.bento-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:18px; }
.bento-item{
  grid-column:span 3; position:relative; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px; padding:30px; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.bento-item:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--brass);}
.bento-item.bento-lg{ grid-column:span 4; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.bento-item.bento-sm{ grid-column:span 2; }
.bento-item.bento-lg h3{color:var(--paper);}
.bento-item.bento-lg p{color:rgba(238,240,234,0.68);}
.bento-item.bento-lg .icon-box{background:rgba(238,240,234,0.06); border-color:var(--brass-light); color:var(--brass-light); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,165,72,0.1);}
.bento-item h3{font-size:18px; margin:16px 0 8px;}
.bento-item p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .bento-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .bento-item, .bento-item.bento-lg, .bento-item.bento-sm{grid-column:span 1;}
}

/* ---------- editorial practice-area list (home, distinct from hub grid) ---------- */
.practice-list{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.practice-list-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; padding:28px 4px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink);
  position:relative; transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease);
}
.practice-list-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--brass),var(--oxblood));
  transition:width .4s var(--ease);
}
.practice-list-item:hover{padding-left:20px;}
.practice-list-item:hover::before{width:4px;}
.practice-list-item .icon-box{flex:none;}
.practice-list-item .pl-title{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 6px;}
.practice-list-item .pl-desc{
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:6px 0 0; max-width:520px;
}
.practice-list-item .pl-arrow{
  margin-left:auto; flex:none; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--brass);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.practice-list-item:hover .pl-arrow{transform:rotate(-45deg); background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); border-color:var(--ink);}

/* ---------- About page: approach/vision timeline ---------- */
.timeline-block{position:relative; padding-left:36px; border-left:2px solid var(--line);}
.timeline-block::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-7px; top:4px; width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper); border:2.5px solid var(--brass);
}
.pull-quote{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:24px; line-height:1.35; color:var(--ink);
  border-left:3px solid var(--brass); padding-left:24px; margin:0;
}
.pull-quote span{color:var(--brass);}

/* ---------- Team page: founder spotlight ---------- */
.founder-spotlight{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:16px;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:56px 46px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(18,24,31,0.28);
}
.founder-spotlight::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(238,240,234,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(238,240,234,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:36px 36px;
}
.founder-spotlight::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-70px; right:-70px; width:300px; height:300px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,46,0.3), transparent 70%);
}
.founder-spotlight-glow2{
  position:absolute; left:-80px; bottom:-90px; width:240px; height:240px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,36,48,0.24), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.founder-spotlight-bar{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--brass-light), var(--oxblood));
}
.founder-spotlight > *{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.founder-spotlight .icon-box{
  background:rgba(238,240,234,0.06); border-color:var(--brass-light); color:var(--brass-light);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,165,72,0.1);
}
.founder-spotlight h2{color:var(--paper);}
.founder-spotlight p{color:rgba(238,240,234,0.7);}
.founder-spotlight .point-card{background:rgba(238,240,234,0.05); border-color:rgba(238,240,234,0.14);}
.founder-spotlight .point-card:hover{border-color:var(--brass-light); background:rgba(238,240,234,0.08);}
.founder-spotlight .point-card h4{color:var(--paper);}
.founder-spotlight .mini-icon{background:rgba(238,240,234,0.06); border-color:var(--brass-light); color:var(--brass-light);}

.panel-highlight{
  position:relative; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px;
  padding:42px; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.panel-highlight::before{
  content:'\201C'; position:absolute; top:-10px; left:20px; font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:120px;
  color:var(--brass); opacity:.14; line-height:1;
}
.panel-highlight::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-70px; right:-50px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,46,0.14), transparent 70%); pointer-events:none;
}
.panel-highlight:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--brass); }
.panel-avatar{
  width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:700;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brass), var(--oxblood)); color:var(--paper);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(156,122,46,0.28);
}

/* ---------- service selector (home "Our Practice Areas" — unique interactive UI) ---------- */
.service-selector{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:340px 1fr; gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
@media (max-width:860px){ .service-selector{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

.ss-tabs{ background:var(--paper-2); border-right:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .ss-tabs{border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px;} }

.ss-tab{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; width:100%;
  padding:14px 14px; border:none; background:transparent; border-radius:8px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft);
  cursor:pointer; text-align:left; transition:background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
@media (max-width:860px){ .ss-tab{width:auto; flex:1 1 auto; padding:10px 12px; font-size:13px;} }
.ss-tab-icon{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--brass); transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.ss-tab-chev{ margin-left:auto; font-size:11px; opacity:0; transform:translateX(-4px); transition:all .3s var(--ease); }
@media (max-width:860px){ .ss-tab-chev{display:none;} }
.ss-tab:hover{ background:rgba(156,122,46,0.08); color:var(--ink); }
.ss-tab.active{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.ss-tab.active .ss-tab-icon{ background:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
.ss-tab.active .ss-tab-chev{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); color:var(--brass-light); }

.ss-panels{ position:relative; padding:44px 40px; min-height:280px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .ss-panels{padding:32px 24px;} }
.ss-panel{ display:none; animation:ssPanelIn .5s var(--ease); }
.ss-panel.active{ display:block; }
.ss-panel h3{ font-size:24px; margin:18px 0 12px; }
.ss-panel p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; max-width:560px; margin-bottom:24px; }
@keyframes ssPanelIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }

/* ---------- feature grid — uniform cards, shared across Home & About (unique focus-bracket hover) ---------- */
.feature-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

.feature-card{
  position:relative; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px; padding:32px 28px; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.feature-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.feature-card h3{ font-size:18px; margin:18px 0 8px; }
.feature-card p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }

/* focus-bracket corners — animate in on hover, camera-focus style (unique) */
.feature-card::before, .feature-card::after,
.feature-card .fc-br1, .feature-card .fc-br2{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:18px; height:18px; border:2px solid var(--brass);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.feature-card::before{ top:8px; left:8px; border-right:none; border-bottom:none; transform:translate(6px,6px); }
.feature-card::after{ bottom:8px; right:8px; border-left:none; border-top:none; transform:translate(-6px,-6px); }
.feature-card .fc-br1{ top:8px; right:8px; border-left:none; border-bottom:none; transform:translate(-6px,6px); }
.feature-card .fc-br2{ bottom:8px; left:8px; border-right:none; border-top:none; transform:translate(6px,-6px); }
.feature-card:hover::before, .feature-card:hover::after,
.feature-card:hover .fc-br1, .feature-card:hover .fc-br2{ opacity:1; transform:translate(0,0); }
.feature-card:hover .icon-box{ transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg); background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); border-color:var(--ink); }

/* ---------- About page philosophy band (dark, distinctive) ---------- */
.philosophy-band{
  background:var(--ink); color:rgba(238,240,234,0.75); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.philosophy-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(238,240,234,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(238,240,234,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:38px 38px;
}
.philosophy-band .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.philosophy-band h2{color:var(--paper);}
.philosophy-band .clause-label{color:var(--brass-light);}
.philosophy-band .clause-label::before{background:var(--brass-light); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,165,72,0.2);}
.philosophy-band .icon-box{background:rgba(238,240,234,0.06); border-color:var(--brass-light); color:var(--brass-light); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,165,72,0.1);}

/* icon + label row for Our Approach / Our Vision (About page) — icon
   sits inline beside the label, no numbering */
.approach-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.approach-label{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-light); font-weight:600;
}
.approach-copy{ margin-top:18px; }

/* ---------- Team page premium touches ---------- */
.founder-divider{ height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-light), transparent); margin:18px 0 20px; max-width:200px; }
.founder-badges{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:16px; }
.panel-tag{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:0; background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light);
  font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:0 12px 0 12px;
}

/* ---------- Reusable hero kicker pill (icon-dot + label) — used across page heroes ---------- */
.hero-kicker-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); border:1px solid rgba(156,122,46,0.4); border-radius:999px;
  padding:8px 16px 8px 10px; margin-bottom:22px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.hero-kicker-badge .hkb-icon{
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; flex:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light); font-size:10px;
}

/* ---------- About Us hero heading: ampersand watermark accent ---------- */
.about-hero-heading{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.about-hero-heading::before{
  content:'&'; position:absolute; top:-0.5em; left:-0.14em; font-family:'Cinzel',serif;
  font-size:2.6em; color:rgba(156,122,46,0.1); z-index:-1; line-height:1; pointer-events:none;
}
.about-hero-heading .ahh-accent{ color:var(--brass); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- Contact hero heading: pulsing "signal" dot + accent word ---------- */
.contact-hero-heading{
  font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,48px); max-width:760px;
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.contact-hero-heading .chh-accent{ color:var(--brass); }
.contact-hero-signal{
  position:relative; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:var(--brass);
  animation:contactSignalPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes contactSignalPulse{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(156,122,46,0.45); }
  70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(156,122,46,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(156,122,46,0); }
}
/* lede paragraph directly under the contact hero heading */
.contact-hero-lede{ max-width:640px; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:18px; }

/* ---------- Insights "coming soon" hero: unique treatment ---------- */
.pending-kicker{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:20px;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--oxblood); border:1px dashed rgba(110,36,48,0.45); border-radius:999px; padding:7px 16px 7px 8px;
  background:rgba(238,240,234,0.3);
}
.pending-kicker .pk-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--oxblood); color:var(--paper); font-size:10px; animation:dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pending-heading{ position:relative; }
.pending-heading .ph-dots{
  display:inline-flex; gap:6px; margin-left:6px; vertical-align:middle;
}
.pending-heading .ph-dots span{
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--brass); display:inline-block;
  animation:pendingBlink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pending-heading .ph-dots span:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.2s; }
.pending-heading .ph-dots span:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.4s; }
@keyframes pendingBlink{ 0%,80%,100%{opacity:.25; transform:scale(.85);} 40%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1);} }

/* ---------- Founder identity block (team.html): unique credential-style header ---------- */
.founder-id-row{ display:flex; gap:26px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:24px; }
.founder-monogram{
  width:96px; height:96px; border-radius:50%; flex:none; position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:40px; color:var(--ink);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brass-light), var(--brass) 55%, var(--oxblood-light));
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(156,122,46,0.35), 0 0 0 5px rgba(238,240,234,0.08);
}
.founder-monogram::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-7px; border-radius:50%; border:1px dashed rgba(201,165,72,0.5);
  animation:sealSpin 46s linear infinite;
}
.founder-id-badge{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:fit-content;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-light); border:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.28);
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.founder-name{
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,42px); margin:0 0 16px;
  color:var(--paper); position:relative; display:block; width:fit-content; padding-bottom:4px;
}
.founder-name::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:2px; bottom:-4px; height:3px; width:58px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass-light),var(--oxblood-light));
}
.founder-role-pill{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:fit-content;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--paper); background:rgba(238,240,234,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(238,240,234,0.2);
  padding:7px 14px; border-radius:999px;
}
.founder-role-pill i{ color:var(--brass-light); }