/* =========================================================
   CEO Flow Systems. Design System
   Editorial dark · Champagne accent · Operator-grade
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Color tokens */
  --ink-deep: #0E0D0C;
  --ink: #1A1715;
  --ink-soft: #242020;
  --ink-elevated: #2A2624;
  --gold: #DAB25E;
  --gold-deep: #C9A25A;
  --gold-glow: rgba(218, 178, 94, 0.18);
  --cream: #F4EDE0;
  --cream-muted: #A89F8E;
  --cream-faint: #65605A;
  --rule: rgba(244, 237, 224, 0.08);
  --rule-strong: rgba(244, 237, 224, 0.14);

  /* Typography */
  --serif: "Instrument Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1240px;
  --container-tight: 920px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: inherit;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* =========================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================= */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--cream);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

em {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.eyebrow-cream {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   Layout
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.container-tight {
  max-width: var(--container-tight);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

section {
  position: relative;
}

.section-pad {
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px) 0;
}

.section-pad-sm {
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--rule);
}

/* =========================================================
   Header / Navigation
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 22px 0;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), padding 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--rule);
  padding: 14px 0;
}

.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}

.site-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.site-logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

.site-logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled .site-logo img { height: 40px; }

/* Footer logo: render larger for visual weight */
.site-footer .site-logo img { height: 64px; margin-bottom: 12px; }

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.site-nav a {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.site-nav a:hover,
.site-nav a.is-active {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.site-nav a.is-active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* The "Book Strategy Call" pill: filled gold for visual weight so it
   reads as the primary action and never feels lost next to text links. */
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  margin-left: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(218, 178, 94, 0.25);
}

/* Hover state should keep the link readable even though .site-nav a:hover
   wants to switch color to cream. Override that for the CTA specifically. */
.site-nav a.nav-cta:hover { color: var(--ink-deep); }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  right: 4px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), top 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 11px; }
.menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 16px; }
.menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 21px; }

.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { top: 16px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { top: 16px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(218, 178, 94, 0.25);
}

.btn-ghost {
  border-color: var(--rule-strong);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-link .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.btn-link:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 180px 0 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 130%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.hero-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.9) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.95' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.08 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero h1 {
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
}

.hero h1 .accent {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero p.lead {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero editorial photo (right side of hero) */
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 42%;
  max-width: 560px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-photo picture,
.hero-photo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.72) contrast(1.04) saturate(0.82);
}

.hero-photo picture {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  /* Soft feathered edges that blend into the dark page background */
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 110% 110% at center, #000 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 78%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 110% 110% at center, #000 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 78%, transparent 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

.hero-photo picture::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 30%, rgba(14,13,12,0.35) 75%, rgba(14,13,12,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,13,12,0.35) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

.hero-photo-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
}

.hero-photo figcaption {
  display: block;
  max-width: 90%;
}

.hero-photo-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-photo-caption {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--serif);
}

/* =========================================================
   Caliber Strip
   ========================================================= */
.caliber {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 56px 0;
}

.caliber .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.stat {
  text-align: left;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.stat .figure {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =========================================================
   Logo Strip
   ========================================================= */
.logo-strip {
  padding: 72px 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
}

.logo-strip .title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--cream-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.logo-strip .logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.logo-strip .logo-slot {
  height: 36px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cream-faint);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px dashed var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  /* Replace with actual client logos */
}

/* =========================================================
   Problem Statement
   ========================================================= */
.problem-statement {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  text-align: center;
}

.problem-statement .quote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.problem-statement .quote em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.problem-statement .bullets {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.problem-statement .bullet {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.problem-statement .bullet .num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.problem-statement .bullet h4 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.problem-statement .bullet p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* =========================================================
   The Flow Method (centerpiece)
   ========================================================= */
.flow-method {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-method::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.flow-method .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.flow-method-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.flow-method-header h2 {
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
}

.flow-method-header h2 .tm {
  font-size: 0.4em;
  vertical-align: super;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.flow-method-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.phases {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.phase {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.phase:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.phase .step {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.phase h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.phase h3 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.phase p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.phase .step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 32px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--rule-strong);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.flow-method-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Why Operators Choose Us (4 pillars)
   ========================================================= */
.pillars {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
}

.pillars-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.pillars-header h2 {
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 56px 48px;
}

.pillar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.pillar .index {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  padding-right: 24px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillar h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pillar p {
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Qualification
   ========================================================= */
.qualification {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.qual-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.qual-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
}

.qual-col h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.qual-col.yes h3 em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.qual-col.no h3 em {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

.qual-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.qual-col li {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--cream);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: start;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.qual-col li .icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qual-col.yes .icon path { stroke: var(--gold); }
.qual-col.no .icon path { stroke: var(--cream-faint); }

/* =========================================================
   Founder Quote (pull quote)
   ========================================================= */
.founder-quote {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-quote blockquote {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-quote blockquote::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: -10px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 120px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  line-height: 1;
}

.founder-quote .cite {
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

.founder-quote .cite strong {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Founder Section (homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.founder {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 88px;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-media {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.founder-media picture {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 110% 110% at center, #000 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 82%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 110% 110% at center, #000 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

.founder-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.78) contrast(1.04) saturate(0.85);
}

.founder-media figcaption {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: left;
}

.founder-copy h2 {
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.4vw, 46px);
}

.founder-copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.founder-copy p.muted { color: var(--cream-muted); }

.founder-credentials {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
  padding: 0;
}

.founder-credentials li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.founder-credentials strong {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.founder-pull {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 22px 0 22px 24px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 8px 0 28px;
}

.founder-pull em { color: var(--gold); }

/* =========================================================
   About page: Track record + Philosophy sections
   ========================================================= */
.about-track {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.track-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.track-header h2 { margin-top: 16px; }

.track-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.track-stat {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.track-stat .figure {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.track-stat .label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

.about-philosophy {
  padding: clamp(96px, 12vw, 140px) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.philosophy-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 88px;
  align-items: start;
}

.philosophy-copy h2 {
  margin: 16px 0 28px;
}

.philosophy-copy p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.philosophy-asks {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 36px 32px;
}

.philosophy-asks h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.philosophy-asks h3.muted-title {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.philosophy-asks h3.muted-title em { color: var(--cream-muted); }

.philosophy-asks ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.philosophy-asks li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 20px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.philosophy-asks li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.philosophy-asks li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 19px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.philosophy-asks ul.muted-list li {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

.philosophy-asks ul.muted-list li::before {
  background: var(--cream-faint);
}

/* =========================================================
   Selected Engagements (case studies)
   ========================================================= */
.engagements {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.engagements-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.engagements-header h2 {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.engagement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.engagement {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.engagement:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.engagement .industry {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.engagement h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.engagement .metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.engagement .metric .figure {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.engagement .metric .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.engagement .read {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.engagement .read:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq {
  padding: clamp(96px, 14vw, 160px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
}

.faq-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 920px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.faq-q:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.faq-q .plus {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.faq-q .plus::before,
.faq-q .plus::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--gold);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
}

.faq-q .plus::before {
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.faq-q .plus::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-q .plus::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-a-inner {
  padding: 0 0 32px;
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

.faq-a-inner p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.faq-a-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.faq-a-inner strong {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-a {
  max-height: 1200px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Closing CTA
   ========================================================= */
.closing-cta {
  padding: clamp(112px, 16vw, 180px) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.closing-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -200px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.closing-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.closing-cta .statement {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.closing-cta .statement em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-faint);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-bottom .links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* =========================================================
   Page Header (for non-home pages)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
  padding: 200px 0 100px;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 120%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero h1 {
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  max-width: 920px;
}

.page-hero p.lead {
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Approach Page. Phase Detail Cards
   ========================================================= */
.approach-detail {
  padding: clamp(96px, 12vw, 140px) 0;
}

.approach-detail:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--ink-deep); }
.approach-detail:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ink); }

.approach-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 96px;
  align-items: start;
}

.approach-row .copy h2 {
  margin: 12px 0 24px;
}

.approach-row .copy h2 em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.approach-row .copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.approach-row .copy ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.approach-row .copy li {
  padding-left: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.approach-row .copy li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 11px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.approach-row .meta {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 40px;
}

.approach-row .meta .step-display {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 120px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.approach-row .meta .step-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.approach-row .meta .deliverables {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.approach-row .meta .deliverables h5 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.approach-row .meta .deliverables ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.approach-row .meta .deliverables li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   About Page
   ========================================================= */
.about-intro {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
}

.about-intro .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 96px;
  align-items: start;
}

.founder-photo {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.founder-photo picture {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.founder-photo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.82) contrast(1.04) saturate(0.9);
}

.founder-photo figcaption {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-bio h2 {
  margin: 16px 0 32px;
}

.about-bio h2 em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.about-bio p {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.about-bio p.muted {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

.about-principles {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 64px;
}

.principle {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  padding-top: 32px;
}

.principle .num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.principle h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.principle p {
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Results Page
   ========================================================= */
.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 80px 0 120px;
}

.result-card {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 48px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.result-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); }

.result-card .industry {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.result-card h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.result-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.result-card .stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.result-card .stat-block {
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}

.result-card .stat-block .figure {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.result-card .stat-block .label {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   Contact Page
   ========================================================= */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  padding: 80px 0 120px;
}

.contact-side h2 { margin: 16px 0 24px; }

.contact-side .info {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.contact-side .info .row {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.contact-side .info h5 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-faint);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-side .info a,
.contact-side .info p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.contact-side .info a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.contact-form {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 48px;
}

.contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.field {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.field select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23DAB25E' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  background-size: 12px;
  padding-right: 36px;
}

.contact-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* =========================================================
   Booking Embed (GHL calendar iframe)
   ========================================================= */
.booking-embed {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.booking-embed-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.booking-embed-header h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.booking-embed-header p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.booking-iframe-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 720px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.booking-iframe-wrap iframe {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 720px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

.booking-fineprint {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .booking-embed { padding: 20px; }
  .booking-iframe-wrap, .booking-iframe-wrap iframe { min-height: 820px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Legal Page
   ========================================================= */
.legal-content {
  padding: 60px 0 120px;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin: 48px 0 16px;
}

.legal-content h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 32px 0 12px;
}

.legal-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}

.legal-content ul {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.legal-content li {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* =========================================================
   404
   ========================================================= */
.not-found {
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 200px 24px 80px;
}

.not-found .code {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(120px, 18vw, 200px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.not-found h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.not-found p {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Reveal Animations
   ========================================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-photo { display: none; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 100%; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid .footer-col:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .about-intro .grid { gap: 64px; }
  .founder-grid { gap: 64px; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; }
  .philosophy-row { gap: 56px; }
  .track-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .container, .container-tight { padding: 0 24px; }
  .site-nav { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; position: relative; z-index: 210; }

  /* When the mobile nav is open, strip backdrop-filter from the header.
     Otherwise it creates a containing block that traps position:fixed
     descendants, and the nav background ends up confined and transparent. */
  .site-header:has(.site-nav.is-open) {
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    background: var(--ink-deep);
  }

  .site-nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--ink-deep);
    padding: 112px 32px 56px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 28px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--rule);
  }
  .site-nav.is-open a {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--cream);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open a:hover,
  .site-nav.is-open a.is-active { color: var(--gold); }
  .site-nav.is-open .nav-cta {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
  }

  .caliber .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px 16px; }
  .stat { padding-left: 16px; }

  /* Logo strip: 5 items handled cleanly via flex-wrap centered */
  .logo-strip .logos {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    grid-template-columns: none;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .logo-strip .logo-slot {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 12px);
    min-width: 140px;
    max-width: 200px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .problem-statement .bullets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .phases { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .pillar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar .index { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-strong); padding: 0 0 8px; height: auto; }
  .qual-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .approach-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .about-intro .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .principles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .philosophy-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .track-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-grid .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .engagements-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  /* Tighter vertical rhythm on mobile, applied across every long-form section */
  .hero { padding: 130px 0 72px; min-height: 0; }
  .caliber { padding: 36px 0; }
  .logo-strip { padding: 44px 0; }
  .problem-statement,
  .flow-method,
  .pillars,
  .qualification,
  .founder-quote,
  .founder,
  .engagements,
  .faq,
  .approach-detail,
  .about-intro,
  .about-track,
  .about-philosophy,
  .about-principles { padding: 64px 0; }
  .closing-cta { padding: 72px 0; }
  .page-hero { padding: 130px 0 56px; }

  /* Slightly tighter typography to match the tighter spacing */
  .problem-statement .quote { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .flow-method-header,
  .pillars-header,
  .qual-header,
  .engagements-header,
  .faq-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-strip .logo-slot {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 56px); }
}