/* ============================================================
   Tittle Advisory Group — Custom Homepage template
   Type:  Spectral (serif display) + Hanken Grotesk (sans body)
   Color: dusty blue (#305d91 / #98b7d4) + muted rose accent (#946268)
   Scoped so it won't fight the rest of the theme.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --navy-900:#1d3c5e;
  --navy-800:#264a72;
  --navy-700:#305d91;
  --navy-600:#3d6ba0;
  --blue-light:#98b7d4;

  --ink:#1f3148;
  --slate:#566377;
  --slate-light:#8090a3;
  --line:rgba(31,49,72,.13);
  --line-soft:rgba(31,49,72,.08);

  --white:#ffffff;
  --paper:#f4f6fa;
  --paper-2:#e7edf4;

  --gold:#946268;
  --gold-deep:#6a242a;
  --gold-soft:rgba(148,98,104,.13);
  --accent-light:#b49494;

  --on-dark:#eef2f7;
  --on-dark-muted:#a9bdd4;

  --maxw:1440px;
  --gut:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
  --sec-y:clamp(84px,11vh,150px);

  --r:6px;
  --r-lg:14px;

  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(10,23,38,.05),0 4px 14px rgba(10,23,38,.05);
  --shadow-md:0 18px 50px -22px rgba(10,23,38,.40);
  --shadow-lg:0 40px 90px -40px rgba(10,23,38,.55);

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

/* reset — scoped to .tittle-scope (the template body AND each block wrapper) so
   it works on block pages and inside the editor without nuking editor chrome.
   :where() keeps specificity at the .tittle-scope level, so the component rules
   further down (also single-class) win on source order. */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
#wpadminbar,#wpadminbar *{box-sizing:content-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
.tittle-scope :where(*){margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}

body.page-template-page-homepage,body.page-template-page-services{background:var(--white);overflow-x:hidden}
body.page-template-page-homepage,
.tittle-scope{
  font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",system-ui,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}

.page-template-page-homepage h1,.page-template-page-homepage h2,.page-template-page-homepage h3,.page-template-page-homepage h4,
.tittle-scope h1,.tittle-scope h2,.tittle-scope h3,.tittle-scope h4{
  font-family:"Spectral",Georgia,serif;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--ink);
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.page-template-page-homepage a,.tittle-scope a{text-decoration:none}
.page-template-page-homepage a:not([class*="btn"]),.tittle-scope a:not([class*="btn"]){color:inherit}
.page-template-page-homepage img,.tittle-scope img{max-width:100%;display:block}
.page-template-page-homepage button,.tittle-scope button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer}

.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding-inline:var(--gut)}

/* ---------- shared bits ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-deep);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block}
.eyebrow.center{justify-content:center}
.eyebrow.on-dark{color:#fff}
.eyebrow.on-dark::before,.eyebrow.on-dark::after{background:#fff}

.lede{font-size:clamp(17px,1.4vw,19px);color:var(--slate);line-height:1.7;max-width:56ch}

.section-head{max-width:62ch}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,52px);margin:18px 0 0}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head.center .lede{margin-inline:auto}

/* buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:15px 26px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1.5px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .25s,color .25s,border-color .25s,box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn-primary{background:#6a242a;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(106,36,42,.7)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#561c21;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost.on-dark{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:var(--on-dark)}
.btn-ghost.on-dark:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff}
.btn-lg{padding:18px 34px;font-size:16.5px}

/* ============================================================ HEADER */
.site-header{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:80;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),padding .4s var(--ease);
  padding:22px 0;
}
.site-header.scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line-soft),0 10px 30px -20px rgba(10,23,38,.4);padding:13px 0;
}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;letter-spacing:.005em}
.brand-logo{display:block;height:44px;width:auto;max-width:230px;object-fit:contain}
.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo{height:38px}
.footer-brand .brand-logo{height:48px}
.brand-mark{
  width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;border-radius:7px;background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--gold);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:700;font-size:21px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(148,98,104,.35);
}
.brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.05}
.brand-name{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:18.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.brand-sub{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light)}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .brand-name{color:#fff}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .brand-sub{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .brand-mark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(148,98,104,.5)}

.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px}
.nav-links a{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);position:relative;padding:6px 0;transition:color .25s}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a{color:var(--on-dark)}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;height:1.5px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width .3s var(--ease)}
.nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a:hover{color:#fff}

.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px}
.nav-phone{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink)}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-phone{color:var(--on-dark)}
.nav-phone svg{width:17px;height:17px;color:var(--gold-deep)}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-phone svg{color:var(--gold)}

.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;width:44px;height:44px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--ink)}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-toggle{color:#fff}
.nav-toggle svg{width:26px;height:26px}

/* mobile drawer */
.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:90;background:var(--navy-900);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:28px var(--gut) 40px;
  overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;overscroll-behavior:contain;
  transform:translateY(-100%);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),opacity .4s;
}
/* keep the brand + close button reachable while the menu scrolls */
.mm-top{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:3;background:var(--navy-900)}
.mobile-menu.open{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.mm-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:46px}
.mm-close{background:none;border:0;color:#fff;width:44px;height:44px}
.mm-close svg{width:28px;height:28px}
.mm-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.mobile-menu .mm-links a{
  font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:30px;color:#fff;
  padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition:color .25s,padding-left .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu .mm-links a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:10px}
.mm-foot{margin-top:auto;padding-top:30px;color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:15px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.mobile-menu .mm-foot a{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.mobile-menu .brand-name{color:#fff}
.mobile-menu .brand-sub{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.mm-cta{margin-top:26px}

/* ============================================================ HERO */
.hero{
  position:relative;color:var(--on-dark);
  background:
    radial-gradient(42% 60% at 12% 86%,rgba(152,183,212,.10),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(152,183,212,.06) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/26px 26px,
    var(--navy-900);
  min-height:clamp(640px,90vh,920px);
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding-top:clamp(150px,18vh,220px);padding-bottom:clamp(120px,14vh,180px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* full-bleed background photo (ACF image) + readability overlay */
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:rgba(152,183,212,.05)}
.hero-bg img,.hero-bg video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.hero-bg video{pointer-events:none}
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(101deg,rgba(9,19,34,.94) 0%,rgba(9,19,34,.80) 44%,rgba(9,19,34,.42) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,16,30,.85) 0%,rgba(8,16,30,0) 46%);
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-25%;right:-12%;width:62%;height:130%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(148,98,104,.20),transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;will-change:transform,opacity;
  animation:heroAurora 15s var(--ease) infinite alternate;z-index:1;
}
@keyframes heroAurora{
  from{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);opacity:.8}
  to{transform:translate(-6%,5%) scale(1.14);opacity:1}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero::before{animation:none}}
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% 10%,transparent 45%,rgba(5,12,22,.45) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;pointer-events:none}
.hero .wrap a,.hero .wrap .btn,.hero .wrap .trust-chip{pointer-events:auto}
.hero-copy{max-width:700px}
.hero h1{color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,72px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.018em;margin:26px 0 0}
.hero h1 .accent{color:#60adf1;font-style:italic}
.hero-lede{color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:clamp(17px,1.5vw,20px);line-height:1.65;margin:32px 0 0;max-width:50ch}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-top:38px}
.hero-trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:32px}
.trust-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--on-dark);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  padding:8px 15px;border-radius:100px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  transition:border-color .3s,background .3s,transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.trust-chip:hover{border-color:rgba(152,183,212,.5);background:rgba(152,183,212,.10);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.trust-chip svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--blue-light);flex:none}

.hero-badge{
  position:absolute;right:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);bottom:clamp(28px,6vh,64px);left:auto;z-index:3;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;max-width:300px;pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-badge .seal{width:46px;height:46px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold-deep);display:grid;place-items:center}
.hero-badge .seal svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.hero-badge .bt{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
.hero-badge .bs{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:3px}

/* ---- centered, full-screen hero variant (block: tittle/hero) ---- */
.hero-center{
  min-height:100vh;min-height:100svh;text-align:center;
  padding-top:clamp(110px,15vh,190px);padding-bottom:clamp(80px,12vh,150px);
}
/* warmer, neutral overlay so a photo reads through (vs. the cool navy default) */
.hero-center .hero-overlay{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,12,10,.42) 0%,rgba(18,12,10,.66) 62%,rgba(14,9,7,.82) 100%);
}
.hero-center::after{
  background:radial-gradient(120% 95% at 50% 8%,transparent 48%,rgba(10,6,4,.55) 100%);
}
.hero-center .hero-copy{max-width:1000px;margin-inline:auto}
.hero-center .eyebrow{justify-content:center;letter-spacing:.3em}
.hero-center .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:26px;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block}
.hero-center h1{
  font-size:clamp(46px,7.6vw,104px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:24px auto 0;max-width:16ch;
}
.hero-center .hero-lede{margin:30px auto 0;max-width:60ch}
.hero-center .hero-actions{justify-content:center;margin-top:40px}
.hero-center .hero-trust{justify-content:center;margin-top:34px}

/* ---- compact page hero (sub-pages: Services, etc.) ---- */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;color:var(--on-dark);text-align:center;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 50% 0%,rgba(152,183,212,.10),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(152,183,212,.06) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/26px 26px,
    var(--navy-900);
  padding-top:clamp(140px,20vh,210px);padding-bottom:clamp(60px,9vh,110px);
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-10%;width:55%;height:150%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(148,98,104,.18),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:900px}
.page-hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.page-hero .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:26px;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(38px,5.2vw,68px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:22px auto 0;max-width:18ch}
.page-hero h1 .accent{color:#60adf1;font-style:italic}
.page-hero-lede{color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:clamp(17px,1.5vw,20px);line-height:1.65;margin:26px auto 0;max-width:62ch}
.page-hero .hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;justify-content:center;margin-top:36px}
/* background image (optional) — overlay only shows when an image is set */
.page-hero .hero-bg{z-index:0}
.page-hero .hero-overlay{display:none}
.page-hero.has-bg .hero-overlay{
  display:block;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,28,46,.80) 0%,rgba(16,28,46,.68) 55%,rgba(12,21,38,.86) 100%);
}
.page-hero.has-bg::before{opacity:.5}

/* ---- services page: statement band ---- */
.svc-statement{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.svc-statement .section-head{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;max-width:70ch}
.svc-statement .lede{margin:22px auto 0;text-align:center;max-width:74ch;font-size:clamp(18px,1.5vw,21px);color:var(--ink)}
/* ---- elevated card treatment for the centered (no-image) statement ---- */
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner){position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner)::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%,rgba(96,173,241,.10),transparent 62%);pointer-events:none}
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner) .wrap{position:relative;max-width:880px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:clamp(44px,6vw,78px) clamp(26px,5vw,72px);box-shadow:0 34px 80px -46px rgba(10,23,38,.4)}
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner) .wrap::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:clamp(-26px,-2vw,-10px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:clamp(110px,17vw,190px);line-height:1;color:rgba(106,36,42,.07);pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner) .section-head,.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner) .lede{position:relative;z-index:1}
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner) .section-head h2{padding-bottom:24px;margin-bottom:0}
.svc-statement:not(.has-image):not(.is-split):not(.is-banner) .section-head h2::after{content:"";display:block;width:56px;height:2px;margin:24px auto 0;background:#6a242a;border-radius:2px}
/* ---- court statement with side image ---- */
.svc-statement.has-image .court-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.svc-statement.has-image .court-visual{position:relative}
.svc-statement.has-image .court-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20px;left:-20px;width:60%;height:56%;border:1.5px solid rgba(152,183,212,.6);border-radius:14px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.svc-statement.has-image .court-img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:clamp(360px,42vw,520px);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:rgba(152,183,212,.10);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.svc-statement.has-image .court-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.svc-statement.has-image .section-head{margin-inline:0;text-align:left;max-width:none}
.svc-statement.has-image .lede{margin:22px 0 0;text-align:left;max-width:none}
/* ---- split layout: image + navy panel (reference-style) ---- */
.svc-statement.is-split .wrap{max-width:1120px}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;align-items:stretch;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 34px 80px -46px rgba(10,23,38,.45)}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-visual{position:relative;min-height:clamp(340px,40vw,520px)}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 72%)}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-panel{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--on-dark);padding:clamp(38px,4.5vw,68px) clamp(28px,4vw,60px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-panel .section-head{margin:0;text-align:left;max-width:none}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-panel h2{color:#fff}
.svc-statement.is-split .court-panel .lede{margin:20px 0 0;text-align:left;max-width:none;color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:clamp(16px,1.3vw,19px)}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .svc-statement.is-split .court-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .svc-statement.is-split .court-visual{min-height:240px;order:1}
  .svc-statement.is-split .court-panel{order:2}
}
/* ---- banner layout: full-bleed image + overlay + centered text ---- */
.svc-statement.is-banner{padding-block:0}
.svc-statement.is-banner .wrap{max-width:none;padding-inline:0}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner{position:relative;border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;min-height:clamp(460px,52vw,620px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--navy-800)}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-bg.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 75%)}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(rgba(8,18,30,.74),rgba(8,18,30,.85))}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;padding:clamp(54px,7vw,100px) clamp(24px,5vw,48px)}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-content .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-content h2{color:#fff}
.svc-statement.is-banner .court-banner-content .lede{margin:22px auto 0;text-align:center;max-width:70ch;color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:clamp(16px,1.3vw,19px)}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .svc-statement.has-image .court-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .svc-statement.has-image .court-visual{max-width:520px;order:2}
  .svc-statement.has-image .court-body{order:1}
}

/* ---- services page: firm overview prose ---- */
.svc-overview{background:var(--white);padding-block:clamp(64px,9vh,120px)}
.svc-overview .wrap{max-width:900px}
.svc-overview .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-overview p{color:var(--slate);font-size:clamp(16px,1.25vw,18px);line-height:1.9}
/* ---- firm overview with side image ---- */
.svc-overview.has-image .wrap{max-width:1200px}
.svc-overview.has-image .ov-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.svc-overview.has-image .ov-visual{position:relative}
.svc-overview.has-image .ov-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20px;right:-20px;width:60%;height:56%;border:1.5px solid rgba(152,183,212,.6);border-radius:14px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.svc-overview.has-image .ov-img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:clamp(360px,42vw,520px);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:rgba(152,183,212,.10);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.svc-overview.has-image .ov-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .svc-overview.has-image .ov-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .svc-overview.has-image .ov-visual{max-width:520px}
}

/* ---- services page: newsletter form (on the maroon CTA band) ---- */
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.newsletter-form{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;max-width:540px;margin:34px auto 0}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]{
  flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;padding:16px 18px;font:inherit;font-size:16px;color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);border-radius:var(--r);
  transition:border-color .25s,background .25s;
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus{outline:none;border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.newsletter-form .btn{flex:none}

/* ---- homepage feature band (framework / guide) ---- */
/* ---- split heading: large heading left, supporting paragraph right ---- */
.split-heading{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.split-heading .sh-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,76px);align-items:start}
.split-heading .sh-head{margin:0}
.split-heading .sh-head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}
.split-heading .sh-head h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,46px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--navy-800)}
.split-heading .sh-body{padding-top:clamp(8px,1.2vw,16px)}
.split-heading .sh-body p{margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px);line-height:1.85}
@media(max-width:820px){.split-heading .sh-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}.split-heading .sh-body{padding-top:0}}
.home-feature{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.home-feature::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(95% 75% at 50% -5%,rgba(96,173,241,.10),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.home-feature .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.home-feature .section-head{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;max-width:64ch;position:relative}
.home-feature .section-head::before{content:"?";position:absolute;top:-.52em;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(170px,23vw,300px);line-height:1;color:rgba(20,40,66,.045);z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.home-feature .section-head > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.home-feature .section-head h2{padding-bottom:22px}
.home-feature .section-head h2::after{content:"";display:block;width:56px;height:2px;margin:22px auto 0;background:#6a242a;border-radius:2px}
.home-feature .lede{margin:24px auto 0;text-align:center;max-width:76ch;font-size:clamp(17px,1.45vw,20px);color:var(--slate)}
.home-feature-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:36px}
/* ---- feature split layout: text + image side by side ---- */
.home-feature.is-split .feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-body{text-align:left}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-body .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-body .lede{margin:20px 0 0;text-align:left;max-width:none;color:var(--slate)}
.home-feature.is-split .home-feature-cta{text-align:left;margin-top:30px}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-visual{position:relative}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-img{width:100%;height:clamp(360px,44vw,540px);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:rgba(152,183,212,.10);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.home-feature.is-split .feature-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 72%)}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .home-feature.is-split .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px}
  .home-feature.is-split .feature-visual{order:2;max-width:560px}
  .home-feature.is-split .feature-body{order:1}
}

/* ---- about page: intro + founder prose ---- */
.about-intro{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.about-intro .wrap{max-width:920px}
.about-intro .section-head{max-width:none}
.about-prose{margin-top:22px}
.about-prose p{color:var(--slate);font-size:clamp(16px,1.25vw,18px);line-height:1.9;margin-bottom:18px}
.about-prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.about-prose .prose-list{margin:6px 0 18px;padding-left:0;list-style:none}
.about-prose .prose-list li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;color:var(--slate);font-size:clamp(16px,1.25vw,18px);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:11px}
.about-prose .prose-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:4px;top:.62em;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#6a242a}
.about-body .about-prose{margin-top:22px}
.about-intro-img{margin:clamp(40px,5vw,64px) 0 0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:rgba(152,183,212,.10);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.about-intro-img img{display:block;width:100%;height:clamp(280px,34vw,440px);object-fit:cover}

/* ---- process step inline link (on the maroon band) ---- */
.step-link{margin-top:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);padding-bottom:2px;width:fit-content}
.step-link .arr{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.step-link:hover{color:var(--blue-light);border-color:var(--blue-light)}
.step-link:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* reassurance strip */
.kicker-bar{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--on-dark-muted);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.kicker-bar .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;padding-block:22px}
.kicker-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-size:14.5px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.kicker-item svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--blue-light);flex:none}
.kicker-item b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}

/* ============================================================ VALUE / PILLARS */
.pillars{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.pillars-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,3.4vw,52px);margin-top:clamp(46px,5vw,72px)}
.pillar{position:relative;padding-top:30px;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.pillar .num{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:15px;color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em}
.pillar .picon{
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:11px;background:rgba(152,183,212,.20);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--navy-700);margin:18px 0 22px;
  transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover .picon{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--blue-light);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.pillar .picon svg{width:28px;height:28px}
.pillar h3{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:12px}
.pillar p{color:var(--slate);font-size:16px}

/* ============================================================ SERVICES */
.services{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y);position:relative}
.services-top{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:clamp(44px,5vw,68px)}
.svc-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:34px 32px 30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),border-color .3s;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:280px;
}
.svc-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent}
.svc-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc-ico{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:11px;background:rgba(152,183,212,.20);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--navy-700);margin-bottom:24px;transition:background .35s,color .35s;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-ico{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--blue-light)}
.svc-ico svg{width:27px;height:27px}
.svc-card h3{font-size:21px;margin-bottom:13px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.svc-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15.5px;flex:1}
.svc-more{margin-top:20px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy-700)}
.svc-more .arr{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.svc-card:hover .svc-more{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.svc-card:hover .svc-more .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
/* ---- polish: icon service cards (homepage "Our Services") ---- */
.services-grid{counter-reset:svc}
.svc-card:not(.has-img){counter-increment:svc;box-shadow:0 12px 34px -24px rgba(10,23,38,.4)}
.svc-card:not(.has-img)::after{content:counter(svc,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;top:20px;right:26px;font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:48px;line-height:1;color:rgba(20,40,66,.05);pointer-events:none}
.svc-card:not(.has-img) .svc-ico{background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(96,173,241,.20),rgba(20,40,66,.08));box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,173,241,.28);border-radius:13px}
.svc-card:not(.has-img):hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.svc-card:not(.has-img) .svc-more{padding-top:18px;margin-top:auto;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
/* ---- image-top service cards (reference style) ---- */
.svc-card.img-top{padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.svc-card.img-top::before{content:none}
.svc-card.img-top::after{content:none}
.svc-card.img-top .svc-card-top{height:196px;background:rgba(152,183,212,.14);overflow:hidden}
.svc-card.img-top .svc-card-top img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.svc-card.img-top:hover .svc-card-top img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.svc-card.img-top .svc-card-top.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 72%)}
.svc-card.img-top .svc-card-inner{padding:26px 30px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.svc-card.img-top .svc-card-inner h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:11px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.svc-card.img-top .svc-card-inner p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15px;flex:1}
/* ---- service cards: full-image cards with gradient panel, uniform grid ---- */
.svc-cards .services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;align-items:stretch}
@media(max-width:900px){.svc-cards .services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.svc-cards .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.svc-card-tag{display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);margin-bottom:2px}
.svc-card.has-img{
  padding:0;min-height:430px;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  border:0;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:var(--navy-800);
}
.svc-card.has-img::before{content:none}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-img{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e)}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-body{
  position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:auto;padding:72px 24px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(8,18,30,.96),rgba(8,18,30,.86) 48%,rgba(8,18,30,0));
}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-body h3{color:#fff;font-size:20px;margin:0;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-body p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-cta{margin-top:15px}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-cta a{display:block;text-align:center;background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s}
.svc-card.has-img .svc-card-cta a:hover{background:#6a242a;color:#fff}
.svc-card.has-img:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}

/* ============================================================ PROCESS BAND */
.process{color:#fff;background:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/26px 26px,#6a242a;padding-block:var(--sec-y);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.process::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-8%;bottom:-30%;width:48%;height:120%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.08),transparent 70%)}
.process .eyebrow.on-dark{color:#fff}
.process .eyebrow.on-dark::before{background:#fff}
.process .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.process h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px)}
.process .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(26px,3vw,46px);margin-top:clamp(46px,5vw,70px)}
.step{position:relative;padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.step .snum{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);line-height:1;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.3px rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-weight:600}
.step h3{color:#fff;font-size:23px;margin:18px 0 11px}
.step p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:15.5px}

/* ============================================================ ABOUT / EXEC */
.about{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,84px);align-items:center}
.about-visual{position:relative}
.about-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20px;left:-20px;width:62%;height:58%;border:1.5px solid rgba(152,183,212,.6);border-radius:14px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.about-img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:clamp(420px,48vw,560px);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:rgba(152,183,212,.10)}
.about-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.about-visual .quote-tab{position:absolute;right:-22px;bottom:36px;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px;max-width:260px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);z-index:2}
.about-visual .quote-tab .qm{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:48px;line-height:.6;color:var(--gold);display:block;height:26px}
.about-visual .quote-tab p{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-style:italic;font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--on-dark)}
.about-body h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,48px);margin:18px 0 0}
.about-body .lede{margin-top:22px}
.about-points{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;margin:32px 0}
.about-point{display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:flex-start}
.about-point .chk{width:26px;height:26px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold-deep);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px}
.about-point .chk svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.about-point span{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink)}
.about-point b{font-weight:600}
.signature{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:34px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.signature .sig-name{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.signature .sig-role{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);letter-spacing:.02em}

/* ============================================================ TESTIMONIALS */
.testi{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:clamp(44px,5vw,64px)}
.testi-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:34px 32px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease)}
.testi-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.testi-card .stars{display:flex;gap:3px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.testi-card .stars svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.testi-card blockquote{font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-size:19px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);flex:1}
.testi-card .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-top:24px}
.testi-card .av{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--blue-light);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px}
.testi-card .who b{font-weight:600;font-size:15px}
.testi-card .who span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate)}

/* ============================================================ CTA */
.cta{color:#fff;background:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/26px 26px,#6a242a;padding-block:clamp(80px,10vh,130px);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(80% 130% at 50% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.10),transparent 60%)}
.cta .eyebrow.on-dark{color:#fff}
.cta .eyebrow.on-dark::before{background:#fff}
.cta .btn-primary{background:#6a242a;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.cta .btn-primary:hover{background:#561c21;color:#fff}
.cta .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center;max-width:780px}
.cta h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(34px,4.8vw,58px)}
.cta h2 .accent{color:#f1cfcf;font-style:italic}
.cta .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin:24px auto 0}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;justify-content:center;margin-top:40px}
.cta-meta{margin-top:30px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:15px}
.cta-meta a{color:#fff;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);padding-bottom:1px}

/* ============================================================ FOOTER */
.footer{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--on-dark-muted);padding-block:clamp(60px,7vh,86px) 0}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);padding-bottom:54px}
.footer .brand-name{color:#fff}
.footer .brand-sub{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.footer-about{max-width:38ch;margin-top:22px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7}
.footer-contact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;margin-top:24px;font-size:15px}
.footer-contact a,.footer-contact span{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--on-dark)}
.footer-contact svg{width:17px;height:17px;color:#fff;flex:none;margin-top:3px}
.footer-contact a:hover{color:#f71f39}
.footer-col h4{color:#fff;font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:22px}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.footer-col a{font-size:15px;color:var(--on-dark-muted);transition:color .25s,padding-left .3s var(--ease)}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#f71f39;padding-left:5px}
.footer-areas{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-block:26px;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  font-size:13.5px;color:var(--slate-light);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:#f71f39}

/* ============================================================ SCROLL REVEAL */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal[data-d="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
.reveal[data-d="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal[data-d="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}
.reveal[data-d="4"]{transition-delay:.32s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ============================================================ RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .about-visual{max-width:520px}
  .services-grid,.pillars-grid,.steps,.testi-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:42px}
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-badge{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav-links,.nav-phone{display:none}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}
  .nav-cta .btn{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  body.page-template-page-homepage{font-size:16px}
  .services-grid,.pillars-grid,.steps,.testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px}
  .about-visual .quote-tab{right:0}
  .kicker-bar .wrap{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
}

/* ============================================================ ABOUT PAGE — modern pass (scoped to .tf-about) */
/* Section rhythm: founder band on a tinted background, mission gets more air */
.tf-about .about{background:var(--paper)}
.tf-about .svc-statement{padding-block:clamp(72px,10vh,140px)}

/* Intro sections (Our Expertise / The Tittle Advantage) → two-column editorial layout */
.tf-about .about-intro .wrap{max-width:1120px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,80px);align-items:start}
.tf-about .about-intro .section-head{margin:0;text-align:left;max-width:none}
.tf-about .about-intro .section-head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.tf-about .about-intro .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,40px);line-height:1.14;margin:0}
.tf-about .about-intro .about-prose{margin-top:0}
.tf-about .about-intro .about-prose p:first-child{margin-top:0}

/* Expertise list → modern two-column checklist with check-circles */
.tf-about .about-prose .prose-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px 30px;margin:6px 0 22px}
.tf-about .about-prose .prose-list li{padding-left:36px;margin:0;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(15px,1.15vw,17px)}
.tf-about .about-prose .prose-list li::before{content:"✓";left:0;top:.05em;width:23px;height:23px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(106,36,42,.12);color:#6a242a;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;display:grid;place-items:center}

/* Resilience feature: drop the "?" watermark (this heading isn't a question) */
.tf-about .home-feature .section-head::before{content:none}
.tf-about .home-feature{background:var(--paper)}

@media(max-width:860px){.tf-about .about-intro .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.tf-about .about-prose .prose-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- intro split layout: text left + image right (reference-style) ---- */
.about-intro.is-split .wrap{max-width:1340px}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(40px,5vw,84px);align-items:center}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-img{height:clamp(360px,44vw,520px)}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-body .section-head{margin:0;text-align:left;max-width:none}
.about-intro.is-split .about-prose{margin-top:18px}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-visual{position:relative}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:0;right:-22px;top:22px;bottom:22px;width:64%;background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:18px}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:clamp(340px,40vw,480px);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(152,183,212,.12);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.about-intro.is-split .intro-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 72%)}
/* keep the split's own grid on the About page (override the two-column wrap) */
.tf-about .about-intro.is-split .wrap{display:block;max-width:1120px}
.tf-about .about-intro.is-split .about-prose .prose-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .about-intro.is-split .intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .about-intro.is-split .intro-visual::before{display:none}
}

/* intro split — image on the left variant */
.about-intro.is-split.is-img-left .intro-visual{order:-1}
.about-intro.is-split.is-img-left .intro-visual::before{right:auto;left:-22px}

/* ---- mission block: dark band, highlighted statement, stat cards ---- */
.mission{background:var(--navy-900);color:var(--on-dark);padding-block:clamp(72px,10vh,140px);text-align:center}
.mission .wrap{max-width:1000px}
.mission .eyebrow.on-dark{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px}
.mission .mission-heading{font-size:clamp(23px,2.7vw,37px);line-height:1.42;color:#fff;font-weight:600;max-width:46ch;margin:0 auto}
.mission-heading .mhl{color:#98b7d4}
.mission-rule{display:block;width:54px;height:2px;background:#6a242a;border-radius:2px;margin:30px auto 0}
.mission-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px)}
.mstat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:26px 18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:14px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .3s}
.mstat:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.mstat-ico{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(152,183,212,.16);color:#98b7d4}
.mstat-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.mstat-label{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.mstat-text{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1.4}
@media(max-width:760px){.mission-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:420px){.mission-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- About founder: fit the longer bio (top-aligned, sticky portrait) ---- */
.tf-about .about .about-grid{align-items:start}
.tf-about .about .about-prose p{font-size:clamp(15px,1.15vw,16.5px);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:15px}
@media(min-width:861px){.tf-about .about .about-visual{position:sticky;top:96px}}

/* ---- FAQ: two-column accordion (native <details>) ---- */
.faq{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.faq .section-head{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;max-width:64ch}
.faq .section-head .lede{margin:16px auto 0;text-align:center}
.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 24px;margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);align-items:start}
.faq-item{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s}
.faq-item[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent}
.faq-item summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:19px 22px;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink)}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.faq-ico{flex:none;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#6a242a;color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.faq-item[open] .faq-ico{transform:rotate(135deg)}
.faq-a{padding:0 22px 20px;color:var(--slate);font-size:15px;line-height:1.75}
.faq-a p{margin-bottom:10px}
.faq-a p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================ BLOG */
.post-date{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate-light)}
.post-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-top:auto}
.post-more .arr{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.bf-post:hover .post-more .arr,.bg-card:hover .post-more .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* featured section */
.blog-featured{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.blog-featured .section-head{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;max-width:60ch}
.blog-featured .section-head .lede{margin:14px auto 0;text-align:center}
.bf-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .85fr;gap:26px;margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,60px);align-items:stretch}
.bf-main{position:relative;display:block;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;min-height:clamp(380px,40vw,500px);background:var(--navy-800)}
.bf-main-img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.bf-main-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.bf-main:hover .bf-main-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.bf-main-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 75%)}
.bf-main::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(8,18,30,.9),rgba(8,18,30,.15) 55%,transparent)}
.bf-main-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,34px)}
.bf-main-cap h3{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,27px);margin-bottom:10px}
.bf-main-cap .post-date{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.bf-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.bf-post{display:grid;grid-template-columns:104px 1fr;gap:16px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -24px rgba(10,23,38,.4);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.bf-post:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.bf-post-img{background:rgba(152,183,212,.14)}
.bf-post-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.bf-post-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#cdd9e6,#9fb6cd)}
.bf-post-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:14px 16px 14px 0}
.bf-post-body h4{font-size:16px;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.005em}

/* articles grid */
.blog-grid{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.bg-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,60px);align-items:end;margin-bottom:clamp(34px,4vw,52px)}
.bg-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px)}
.bg-head .lede{margin:0;align-self:center}
.bg-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.bg-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 12px 34px -26px rgba(10,23,38,.4);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.bg-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.bg-card-img{height:188px;background:rgba(152,183,212,.14);overflow:hidden}
.bg-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.bg-card:hover .bg-card-img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.bg-card-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#cdd9e6,#9fb6cd)}
.bg-card-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:22px 24px 24px;flex:1}
.bg-card-body h3{font-size:18.5px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.bg-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px)}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .bf-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .bg-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .bg-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){.bg-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================ SINGLE POST */
.single-article{background:var(--white);padding-top:clamp(120px,16vh,180px);padding-bottom:var(--sec-y)}
.single-article .wrap{max-width:860px}
.single-article .sp-head{text-align:center}
.breadcrumbs{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.single-article .breadcrumbs a{color:var(--slate)}
.single-article .breadcrumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.breadcrumbs .bc-current{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.breadcrumbs .bc-sep{color:var(--slate-light)}
.single-article h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,50px);line-height:1.12;max-width:20ch;margin:0 auto}
.single-article .sp-excerpt{margin:18px auto 0;max-width:62ch;color:var(--slate);font-size:clamp(15px,1.3vw,18px);line-height:1.7}
.single-article .sp-meta{margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light)}
.single-article .sp-hero{max-width:1120px;margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,44px)}
.single-article .sp-hero img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:var(--r-lg)}
.single-article .sp-content{margin-top:clamp(34px,4.5vw,56px)}
.post-content > *:first-child{margin-top:0}
.post-content p{color:var(--slate);font-size:clamp(16px,1.2vw,17.5px);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:18px}
.post-content h2{color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);margin:38px 0 14px}
.post-content h3{color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,23px);margin:34px 0 12px}
.post-content ul,.post-content ol{margin:0 0 18px 22px;color:var(--slate)}
.post-content li{margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.75}
.post-content img{border-radius:var(--r-lg);margin:24px 0}
.post-content blockquote{margin:26px 0;padding:6px 0 6px 24px;border-left:3px solid #6a242a;font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(19px,1.8vw,23px);color:var(--ink)}
.single-article .post-content a{color:var(--gold-deep);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.single-article .sp-foot{margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);text-align:center}

/* blog card category label */
.post-cat{display:inline-block;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6a242a;margin-bottom:2px}

/* ---- solid header on light-top pages (e.g. single posts) ---- */
.tf-header-solid .site-header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line-soft),0 10px 30px -20px rgba(10,23,38,.4)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .brand-name{color:var(--ink)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .brand-sub{color:var(--slate-light)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .brand-mark{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--gold);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(148,98,104,.35)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .nav-links a{color:var(--ink)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .nav-phone{color:var(--ink)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .nav-phone svg{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.tf-header-solid .site-header .nav-toggle{color:var(--ink)}

/* ============================================================ CONTACT */
.contact{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.contact-info .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}
.contact-info h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:1.12}
.contact-info .lede{margin:16px 0 0}
.contact-list{list-style:none;margin:clamp(28px,3vw,40px) 0 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.contact-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:15px}
.ci-ico{flex:none;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#6a242a}
.ci-ico svg{width:21px;height:21px}
.contact-list li > div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.ci-label{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light)}
.contact-list li a,.contact-list li > div > span:last-child{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.contact-list li a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
.contact-form{background:var(--navy-800);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.contact-form .cf-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.contact-form input,.contact-form select,.contact-form textarea{width:100%;font:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;transition:border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.contact-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.contact-form input::placeholder,.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:var(--slate-light)}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form select:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:#6a242a;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(106,36,42,.12)}
.contact-form .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:4px}
.cf-success{background:rgba(48,93,145,.10);border:1px solid rgba(48,93,145,.25);color:var(--navy-700);border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600}

/* map */
.map-section{background:var(--white);padding-bottom:var(--sec-y)}
.map-frame{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.map-frame iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:clamp(360px,42vw,520px);border:0;filter:grayscale(.35)}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .contact-form .cf-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* contact intro paragraphs */
.contact-lede{margin:16px 0 0}
.contact-lede p{font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17px);line-height:1.78;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:14px}
.contact-lede p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* ---- simple text cards (label + title + text) ---- */
.tcards{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.tcards .section-head{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;max-width:60ch}
.tcards .section-head .lede{margin:14px auto 0;text-align:center}
.tcards-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:clamp(36px,4vw,52px)}
.tcard{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:14px;padding:30px 30px 28px;box-shadow:0 12px 34px -26px rgba(10,23,38,.4);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.tcard-label{display:block;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6a242a;margin-bottom:9px}
.tcard h3{font-size:20px;letter-spacing:-.005em;margin-bottom:10px}
.tcard p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75}
@media(max-width:720px){.tcards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================ FOCUS SPLIT */
.focus-split{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.focus-split .fs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,76px);align-items:start}
.focus-split .fs-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:1.12;margin:0}
.focus-split .fs-body .lede{margin:0}
.focus-split .fs-label{display:block;margin:24px 0 14px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6a242a}
.focus-split .fs-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px 24px}
.focus-split .fs-list li{position:relative;padding-left:30px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-size:15px}
.focus-split .fs-list li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;top:.02em;width:21px;height:21px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(106,36,42,.12);color:#6a242a;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;display:grid;place-items:center}

/* ============================================================ WHY CHOOSE */
.why-choose{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.why-choose .wc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);align-items:start}
.why-choose .wc-left .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px}
.why-choose .wc-left h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1.14;margin-bottom:clamp(24px,3vw,34px)}
.why-choose .wc-img{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;height:clamp(280px,32vw,420px);background:rgba(152,183,212,.14);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.why-choose .wc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.why-choose .wc-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 75%)}
.why-choose .wc-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.why-choose .wc-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:0 12px 34px -28px rgba(10,23,38,.4);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
.why-choose .wc-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.wc-ico{flex:none;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#6a242a}
.wc-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.why-choose .wc-item h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.why-choose .wc-item p{color:var(--slate);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65}
@media(max-width:880px){
  .focus-split .fs-grid,.why-choose .wc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){.focus-split .fs-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- intro: two-column text layout (heading left, body right) ---- */
.about-intro.is-columns .wrap{max-width:1120px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,76px);align-items:start}
.about-intro.is-columns .section-head{margin:0;text-align:left;max-width:none}
.about-intro.is-columns .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,2.9vw,38px);line-height:1.14;margin:0}
.about-intro.is-columns .about-prose{margin-top:0}
.about-intro.is-columns .about-prose > *:first-child{margin-top:0}
@media(max-width:860px){.about-intro.is-columns .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}}

/* ============================================================ SHOWCASE (alternating) */
.showcase{background:var(--white);padding-block:var(--sec-y)}
.showcase .section-head{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;max-width:62ch}
.showcase .section-head .lede{margin:14px auto 0;text-align:center}
.sc-rows{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(40px,5vw,72px);margin-top:clamp(44px,5vw,68px)}
.sc-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);align-items:center}
.sc-row:nth-child(even) .sc-media{order:2}
.sc-media{position:relative}
.sc-img{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;height:clamp(280px,30vw,380px);background:rgba(152,183,212,.14);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.sc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.sc-row:hover .sc-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.sc-img.is-empty{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#24506f,#0e1d2e 75%)}
.sc-badges{position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.sc-badge,.sc-tag{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:8px}
.sc-badge{background:rgba(8,18,30,.78);color:#fff}
.sc-tag{background:#6a242a;color:#fff}
.sc-body h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:12px}
.sc-body > p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:18px}
.sc-meta{list-style:none;margin:0 0 20px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.sc-meta li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.sc-mico{flex:none;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#6a242a}
.sc-mico svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.sc-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--gold-deep)}
.sc-more .arr{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.sc-more:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .sc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .sc-row:nth-child(even) .sc-media{order:0}
}

/* ============================================================ SERVICE PAGES — modern polish (.tf-svc) */
/* Lead paragraph → centered, larger intro */
.tf-svc .about-intro:not(.is-split):not(.is-columns) .wrap{max-width:840px;text-align:center}
.tf-svc .about-intro:not(.is-split):not(.is-columns) .about-prose{margin-top:0}
.tf-svc .about-intro:not(.is-split):not(.is-columns) .about-prose p{font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,22px);line-height:1.7;color:var(--slate)}

/* Check-circle checklists */
.tf-svc .about-prose .prose-list li{padding-left:34px}
.tf-svc .about-prose .prose-list li::before{content:"\2713";width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(106,36,42,.12);color:#6a242a;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;display:grid;place-items:center;top:.06em}

/* "Why clients rely" cards → numbered + accent bar + lift */
.tf-svc .tcards-grid{counter-reset:tc}
.tf-svc .tcard{counter-increment:tc;position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-top:34px}
.tf-svc .tcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:#6a242a;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.tf-svc .tcard:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.tf-svc .tcard::after{content:counter(tc,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;top:18px;right:24px;font-family:"Spectral",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:34px;line-height:1;color:rgba(20,40,66,.07);pointer-events:none}

/* Split section headings slightly larger/tighter for a modern feel */
.tf-svc .about-intro.is-split .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);line-height:1.1}

/* ============================================================ NAV DROPDOWN */
.nav-links .nav-item{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.nav-links .nav-item > a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.nav-caret{
  display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;margin-left:8px;
  border-right:2px solid currentColor;border-bottom:2px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg) translate(-1px,-2px);transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links .nav-item:hover .nav-caret,
.nav-links .nav-item:focus-within .nav-caret{transform:rotate(-135deg) translate(1px,1px)}

.nav-sub{
  position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  min-width:280px;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(10,23,38,.45),0 0 0 1px var(--line-soft);
  padding:10px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .22s var(--ease),transform .22s var(--ease);z-index:95;
}
.nav-sub::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-14px;height:16px} /* hover bridge */
.nav-links .nav-item:hover .nav-sub,
.nav-links .nav-item:focus-within .nav-sub{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(7px);
}
.site-header .nav-links .nav-item .nav-sub a{
  color:var(--ink);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;
  padding:10px 14px;border-radius:9px;white-space:nowrap;line-height:1.25;
}
.nav-links .nav-sub a::after{display:none}
.site-header .nav-links .nav-item .nav-sub a:hover{background:#f3f6f9;color:var(--gold-deep)}

/* mobile drawer submenu */
.mm-item{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.mm-sub{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:2px 0 10px 16px}
.mobile-menu .mm-links .mm-sub a{
  font-family:"Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--on-dark-muted);padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.mobile-menu .mm-links .mm-sub a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:10px}