/* Wings & Roots — brand kit, softened for a calmer feel */
:root {
  --primary: #3d6a92;
  --secondary: #628a45;
  --heading: #8a4568;
  --gold: #e6c478;
  --gold-bright: #edd9a0;
  --root: var(--primary);
  --root-deep: #2f5578;
  --canopy: var(--secondary);
  --leaf: var(--secondary);
  --leaf-light: #7a9e5a;
  --earth: #7a6354;
  --sky: var(--primary);
  --sky-deep: #2f5578;
  --cream: #f6f5f2;
  --cream-dark: #ebe8e2;
  --bark: #2a2e2c;
  --text: #4a525c;
  --text-dark: #2a2e2c;
  --text-muted: #66707c;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --border: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.14);
  --shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 32px 64px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.12);
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --max: 1280px;
  --font: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --display: "Epilogue", Georgia, serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--cream);
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #efece6 100%);
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.has-sticky-cta { padding-bottom: 5.75rem; }
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }

a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

.hero a,
.page-hero a:not(.btn),
.section-dark a:not(.btn),
.cta-band a:not(.btn),
.pull-quote a,
.veteran-discount-band a:not(.btn) {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero a:hover,
.page-hero a:hover,
.section-dark a:hover,
.cta-band a:hover,
.pull-quote a:hover,
.veteran-discount-band a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero a:hover,
.page-hero a:hover,
.section-dark a:hover,
.cta-band a:hover,
.site-footer a:hover,
.trust-strip a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.container {
  width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero .eyebrow,
.page-hero .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text); max-width: 58ch; }

.hero .lead,
.page-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--root); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; z-index: 1000; border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; }

/* ── Header ── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(247, 247, 247, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s;
  overflow: visible;
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.1); }

.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 0.65rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  text-align: left;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: min(100%, 30rem);
}
.logo-lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.logo-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.05rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-wordmark-line {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.logo-wordmark-line--legal {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .logo-wordmark-line { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .logo-wordmark-line--legal { font-size: 0.76rem; }
  .logo-tagline { font-size: 0.68rem; }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--root);
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.15rem 1.25rem; align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Second-row nav when the header is tight — keeps Consortium visible */
@media (min-width: 901px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
  .site-nav {
    order: 3;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0 0.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark); padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;   background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--gold));
  transition: width 0.25s; border-radius: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem !important;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.22);
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(98, 138, 69, 0.28);
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(98, 138, 69, 0.28);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--heading);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230, 196, 120, 0.35);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { color: var(--heading); background: var(--gold-bright); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }

/* ── Trust strip ── */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--root-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.trust-strip .container {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}
.trust-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.82) 0%, rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.74) 40%, rgba(98, 138, 69, 0.68) 100%),
    url("/assets/bg-01.png") center/cover no-repeat;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26, 30, 29, 0.08);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--cream), transparent);
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: block;
}

.hero-grid--calm {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero--calm {
  padding: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.75rem) 0;
}

.hero--calm .hero-copy > h1 {
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero--calm .lead {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 46ch;
}

.hero-photo--calm {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.hero-photo--calm img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: min(480px, 58vh);
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.hero .hero-secondary-link.btn-ghost {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.hero .hero-secondary-link.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.audience-grid--calm {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.photo-gallery--calm {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-band--calm {
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.hero-top-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-top-row .hero-badge {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-headline-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-headline-row h1,
.hero-copy > h1 {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 22ch;
}

.hero-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: min(340px, 72vw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

.hero-logo-wrap--headline {
  width: min(330px, 36vw);
  margin: 0 0 0 auto;
  justify-self: end;
  align-self: center;
  transform: none;
}
.hero-logo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.hero-logo-wrap--photo {
  width: min(420px, 92vw);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  filter: none;
}
.hero-logo-wrap--photo img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  max-height: min(420px, 52vh);
}
.hero-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.hero .tagline {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); max-width: 52ch; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }

.hero .btn-outline {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(230, 196, 120, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.hero .btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(230, 196, 120, 0.28);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--white);
}

.stat-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.stat-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem; text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.stat-pill strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold-bright); line-height: 1;
}
.stat-pill span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); margin-top: 0.35rem; display: block; }

/* ── Sections ── */
.section { padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0; }
.section-compact { padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) 0; }

.faith-family-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.faith-family-grid p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faith-family-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}
.section-alt {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.section-alt .section-title p {
  color: var(--text);
}
.section-dark {
  background: var(--root-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-dark p,
.section-dark li,
.section-dark .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.section-dark a {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section-dark a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.section-title { text-align: center; max-width: 44rem; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
.section-title p { color: var(--text); }

/* ── Scripture quotes ── */
.scripture-band {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem) 0;
}
.scripture-quote {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.scripture-quote .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.scripture-quote blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}
.scripture-quote blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.55rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
}
.scripture-quote figcaption,
.scripture-quote .scripture-ref {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.scripture-quote .scripture-note {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 36ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.scripture-quote--inline {
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: left;
}
.scripture-quote--inline blockquote p {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.scripture-quote--inline figcaption {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.scripture-quote--secondary {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.scripture-quote--secondary blockquote p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .credentials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.credential-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.credential-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--root);
  font-family: var(--display);
}
.credential-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.credential-card a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Marketing / conversion ── */
.promo-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.12);
}
.promo-ribbon-inner {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.promo-sep { opacity: 0.45; }
.promo-cta {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.promo-cta:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.hero-footnote {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 48ch;
}

/* ── Identity bar (what we do) ── */
.identity-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.06);
}
.identity-bar-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, auto) 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.identity-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.identity-icon {
  line-height: 1;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.1), rgba(98, 138, 69, 0.12));
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.identity-label strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.identity-label span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.identity-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.identity-services li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}
.identity-services strong {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.identity-services span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .identity-bar-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .identity-label {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .identity-services {
    width: 100%;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

.outcome-bar {
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.outcome-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.outcome-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.outcome-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--root);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.outcome-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: block;
}
.outcome-footnote {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.audience-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.audience-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-family: var(--display);
}

.compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.compare-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.compare-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.compare-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.compare-card li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.compare-card--muted {
  background: var(--cream-dark);
}
.compare-card--muted ul {
  color: var(--text);
}
.compare-card--highlight {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.compare-card--highlight h3 { color: var(--primary); }

.process-steps {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.process-steps li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.process-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.process-steps p { margin: 0.25rem 0 0; color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.pull-quote {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
}
.pull-quote p {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.45rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.pull-quote cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.faq-teaser {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-teaser-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.faq-teaser-item h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading);
}
.faq-teaser-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.section-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial { position: relative; }
.testimonial-mark {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -0.5rem;
}
.testimonial cite strong { display: block; color: var(--root); font-style: normal; }
.testimonial-more { margin-top: 0.75rem; }

.sticky-cta-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright)) !important;
  color: var(--root-deep) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.sticky-cta-phone {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.conversion-sidebar {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.conversion-sidebar h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.conversion-sidebar ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.conversion-sidebar li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.conversion-sidebar li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.conversion-sidebar li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(240px, 300px);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.article-main h2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--root);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
}
.article-main h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.rejection-reason {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.rejection-reason:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: none;
}
.reason-cta {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.reason-cta a { font-weight: 700; }
.article-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 6rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .article-sidebar { position: static; }
}

.cluster-nav { margin: 0; }
.cluster-nav-title {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--root);
}
.cluster-nav-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}
.cluster-nav-list li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cluster-nav-list a { font-weight: 600; }
.cluster-nav-you {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.results-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.results-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.results-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.results-stat span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .outcome-bar-grid,
  .audience-grid,
  .compare-grid,
  .faq-teaser,
  .results-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; align-items: center; }

.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.card h4 { color: var(--root); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.card p { color: var(--text-dark); }

.card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.12), rgba(230, 196, 120, 0.18));
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1rem 0 0; }
.feature-list li {
  padding: 0.45rem 0 0.45rem 1.75rem; position: relative;
}
.feature-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.85rem;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--leaf);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.25);
}

.capabilities {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white), var(--cream));
}
.capabilities ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.capabilities li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem; position: relative;
  font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.capabilities li::before {
  content: "◆"; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.65rem; top: 0.65rem;
}

.testimonial {
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: -0.5rem; left: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 4rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.2);
}
.testimonial p { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial cite {
  display: block; margin-top: 1rem; font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--root);
}
.testimonial .role { font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* Resource links */
.resource-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.resource-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.resource-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--leaf);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  color: var(--root);
}
.resource-link strong { display: block; color: var(--root-deep); }
.resource-link span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); }
.resource-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.security-notice {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.2);
  background: rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.15);
  color: var(--heading);
}
.security-notice a { font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); }

/* Content freshness */
.content-updated {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.06);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.1); }
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.12);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq-q::before {
  content: "▶";
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--leaf);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q {
  color: var(--root);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.06), transparent);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::before { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq-a {
  display: none; padding: 1rem 1.35rem 1.25rem 2.35rem;
  color: var(--text); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }
.faq-a a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

.faq-cta {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 2.75rem auto 0;
  text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.04) 0%, rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-cta h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--root-deep); }
.faq-cta p { max-width: 42ch; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; color: var(--text); }

/* Checklist */
.checklist { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.check-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.check-item:hover { background: rgba(116, 198, 157, 0.08); }
.check-item.done { opacity: 1; }
.check-item.done .check-label { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: line-through; }
.check-item input { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 0.15rem; accent-color: var(--primary); }
.check-progress {
  height: 8px; background: var(--cream-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.check-progress-bar {
  height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--leaf), var(--gold));
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); transition: width 0.3s;
  width: 0%;
}

/* Forms */
.contact-form { display: grid; gap: 1rem; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; color: var(--root); font-size: 0.9rem; }
input, textarea, select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font: inherit; color: var(--text-dark); background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
input:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: none;   border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.15);
}
textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-status { padding: 0.85rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); display: none; }
.form-status.ok { display: block; background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.form-status.err { display: block; background: rgba(125, 40, 80, 0.08); color: #7d2850; }

.hp-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.privacy-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.privacy-consent input { width: auto; margin-top: 0.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.contact-layout .contact-form-wrap { min-width: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-layout { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .contact-layout .contact-form-wrap { order: 1; }
  .contact-layout .contact-info { order: 2; }
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonials-grid .testimonial p {
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.testimonial-letter {
  float: right;
  width: min(11rem, 38%);
  margin: 0 0 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.testimonial-letter img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .testimonial-letter {
    float: none;
    width: min(12rem, 72%);
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }
}

.card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.84), rgba(98, 138, 69, 0.72)),
    url("/assets/bg-01.png") center/cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--white); padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem) 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26, 30, 29, 0.06);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); max-width: 52ch; }

.page-hero--contact {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 247, 247, 0.94), rgba(238, 241, 245, 0.96)),
    url("/assets/bg-01.png") center top / cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--text);
}
.page-hero--contact::before { display: none; }
.page-hero--contact h1 { color: var(--heading); }
.page-hero--contact p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 52ch; }
.page-hero--contact a { color: var(--primary); }
.page-hero--contact .eyebrow { color: var(--secondary); }
.contact-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr min(380px, 40%);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 30px 30px 30px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0 10px 10px 0 solid var(--cream);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: min(300px, 42vw);
}
.contact-hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: min(300px, 42vw);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
.contact-hero-accent {
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  bottom: 35px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border: 10px solid var(--cream);
  border-left: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-hero-photo {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 420px;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
  .contact-hero-photo img { min-height: 220px; }
}

/* Sticky CTA */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; z-index: 40;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: flex-end;
}
.sticky-cta a {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.sticky-cta a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--root-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--gold), var(--secondary));
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.site-footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-bright); font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.footer-logo {
  width: min(160px, 42vw);
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin: 0.4rem 0; }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.cert-disclaimer {
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}
.cert-disclaimer p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.legal-content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.legal-content h2 { margin-top: 2rem; }

.training-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.training-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start; padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  background: var(--white); transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.training-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

.pricing-callout,
.service-pricing-note {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Veteran · VOSB · SDVOSB discounts */
.veteran-discount-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--root-deep) 0%, #2f5578 45%, rgba(98, 138, 69, 0.35) 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.veteran-discount-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}
.veteran-discount-intro .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.veteran-discount-intro h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.veteran-discount-intro p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.veteran-discount-rates {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.veteran-discount-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.veteran-discount-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.veteran-discount-card h3 {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.veteran-discount-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.veteran-discount-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
}
.veteran-discount-note {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.veteran-discount-callout {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.veteran-discount-callout--block {
  background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.veteran-discount-callout--block strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.veteran-discount-callout--block a {
  font-weight: 700;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .veteran-discount-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.pricing-callout {
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.service-pricing-note {
  margin: 0.65rem 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--root);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.training-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: var(--white); display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--display);
}

.cta-band {
  text-align: center; padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 8px);
  color: var(--white);
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cta-band p,
.cta-band .cta-meta {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-band .cta-meta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cta-band .cta-meta a {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cta-band .cta-meta a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.img-frame {
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}

.photo-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.photo-gallery--lead {
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}
.photo-gallery--lead .photo-gallery-item img {
  height: 260px;
}
.photo-gallery--compact {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.photo-gallery--strip {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.photo-gallery-item {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
}
.photo-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.photo-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.photo-duo--featured figcaption {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.photo-duo--featured .img-frame {
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid--calm {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-photo--calm {
    max-width: 28rem;
  }
  .audience-grid--calm {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .photo-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .photo-duo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .photo-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .photo-gallery-item img {
    height: 200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid, .grid-3, .grid-2, .footer-grid, .capabilities, .stat-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-headline-row,
  .hero-top-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-headline-row h1,
  .hero-copy > h1 {
    max-width: none;
  }
  .hero-logo-wrap { width: min(200px, 48vw); }
  .hero-logo-wrap--headline {
    width: min(270px, 63vw);
    margin-inline: auto;
    transform: none;
  }
  .hero-logo-wrap--photo { width: min(360px, 92vw); }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .site-nav {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--cream); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1rem; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    order: unset;
    flex: unset;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-top: none;
    z-index: 60;
  }
  .site-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta { margin-left: 0; text-align: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .training-item { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .sticky-cta { bottom: 0.75rem; right: 0.75rem; left: 0.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
  .sticky-cta a { text-align: center; }
}

@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .sticky-cta, .trust-strip, .nav-toggle { display: none !important; }
  body { background: white; padding-bottom: 0 !important; }
  .check-item { break-inside: avoid; }
}

/* ── Consortium Hub (associates) ── */
.consortium-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.consortium-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.consortium-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.28);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.consortium-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  background: var(--white);
}
.consortium-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.consortium-summary::after {
  content: "+";
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.consortium-item[open] .consortium-summary::after { content: "−"; }
.consortium-logo {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 88px;
  max-height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.consortium-summary-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.consortium-summary-text strong {
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.consortium-summary-text small {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.consortium-body {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.consortium-body h3 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--heading);
}
.consortium-body h4 {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--heading);
}
.consortium-tagline {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.consortium-contact {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.consortium-contact li { margin: 0.35rem 0; }
.consortium-plain {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(230, 196, 120, 0.14);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
}
.consortium-plain strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.consortium-team {
  background: rgba(61, 106, 146, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--primary);
}
.consortium-team ul {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}
.consortium-team li { margin: 0.35rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .consortium-summary {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .consortium-summary::after {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.25rem;
    top: 1.1rem;
  }
  .consortium-item { position: relative; }
  .consortium-logo { max-width: 72px; max-height: 56px; }
}