:root{
  --ink:#07141a;
  --ink2:#0d2028;
  --ink3:#14303a;
  --gold:#c9aa68;
  --gold2:#e3cc96;
  --ivory:#f5f1e8;
  --paper:#fbfaf6;
  --slate:#67747a;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --line:rgba(201,170,104,.28);
  --softline:#e8e4dc;
  --shadow:0 22px 70px rgba(7,20,26,.12);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.6;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit}
.container{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 56px));margin:auto}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0}
.skip-link:focus{left:16px;top:16px;background:white;color:var(--ink);padding:10px 14px;z-index:1000}
.site-nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:rgba(7,20,26,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)
}
.nav-inner{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - 40px));
  margin:auto;
  min-height:82px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(620px,1fr) auto;
  align-items:center;
  gap:28px
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;color:white;min-width:max-content}
.brand img{width:48px;height:48px;object-fit:contain}
.brand-text{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:14px}
.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:10px;
  color:#dce3e5;
  font-size:13px;
  width:100%
}
.nav-links a{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  flex:1 1 auto;
  padding:30px 10px 27px;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  white-space:nowrap;
  letter-spacing:.015em;
  text-align:center
}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold2);border-bottom-color:var(--gold)}
.nav-cta{padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold2);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.03em;white-space:nowrap}
.menu-toggle{display:none;background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:white;padding:9px 12px}
.hero{
  color:white;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 42%,rgba(201,170,104,.12),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink2) 65%,var(--ink3) 100%)
}
.hero:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:620px;height:620px;border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.22);
  border-radius:50%;right:-220px;top:-160px
}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:104px 0 88px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.hero.compact .hero-inner{padding:82px 0 72px}
.eyebrow,.section-kicker{
  color:var(--gold2);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:700
}
.section-kicker{color:#8b6a2f}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:500}
h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,70px);line-height:1.02;margin:0 0 24px;letter-spacing:-.025em}
h2{font-size:clamp(36px,4vw,50px);line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 20px;letter-spacing:-.015em}
h3{font-size:25px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 12px}
h4{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 9px}
.hero-copy{font-size:20px;color:#d8e0e2;max-width:720px;margin:0 0 34px}
.lead{font-size:19px;color:#526168;max-width:820px;margin:0 0 42px}
.actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:14px 20px;border:1px solid transparent;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.03em;transition:.2s ease;cursor:pointer
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn.primary{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.btn.secondary{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.38);color:white;background:transparent}
.btn.dark{background:var(--ink);color:white}
.btn.outline-dark{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.orbit-card{display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative}
.orbit-card img{width:min(100%,490px);filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.32))}
.proof{background:#0b1d24;color:#dce3e5;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.proof-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;padding:20px 0;text-align:center;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em}
section{padding:88px 0}
.section-dark{background:var(--ink);color:white}
.section-dark .lead{color:#cad4d7}
.section-ivory{background:var(--ivory)}
.section-gold{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold),#ead9ad)}
.section-paper{background:var(--paper)}
.section-white{background:white}
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.cards.five{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.card{
  background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:28px 24px;min-height:230px;
  transition:.2s ease;position:relative
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.card .num{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:var(--gold);font-size:28px;margin-bottom:25px}
.card p{color:#617078;font-size:14px;margin:0}
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:42px}
.step{border-top:1px solid var(--gold);padding-top:18px}
.step span{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;font-size:13px}
.step p{color:#c7d1d4;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:0}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.split.align-center{align-items:center}
.quote{
  font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(27px,3.2vw,38px);line-height:1.3;
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding-left:26px;margin:0
}
.checklist{display:grid;gap:14px}
.check{display:flex;gap:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4e0d8}
.check b{color:#8b6a2f}
.cta-band{padding:58px 0}
.cta-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:32px}
.cta-inner h2{margin:0;max-width:720px;font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,46px)}
.page-intro{max-width:820px}
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}
.feature{
  background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:30px
}
.feature .label{font-size:12px;color:#8b6a2f;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px}
.test-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.test{background:white;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding:24px;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(7,20,26,.06)}
.test p{margin:0;color:#617078;font-size:14px}
.timeline{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--softline)}
.phase{padding:30px;background:white}
.phase+ .phase{border-left:1px solid var(--softline)}
.phase .phase-no{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em}
.asset-section{padding:64px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--softline)}
.asset-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.36fr 1fr;gap:42px}
.asset-number{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:56px;color:var(--gold)}
.asset-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:24px}
.meta-box{background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:22px}
.meta-box strong{display:block;color:#8b6a2f;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px}
.profile-card{
  background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)
}

.profile-photo-card{
  padding:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;
  position:relative;
}
.profile-photo{
  width:100%;
  height:500px;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 28%;
}
.profile-photo-caption{
  padding:18px 20px 20px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--softline);
  display:grid;
  gap:3px;
}
.profile-photo-caption strong{
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:21px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.profile-photo-caption span{
  color:#8b6a2f;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .profile-photo{height:430px;object-position:center 25%;}
}

.profile-placeholder{
  min-height:470px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d9d2c2,#f5f1e8);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:#8b6a2f;text-align:center;padding:24px
}
.profile-placeholder img{width:118px;margin:auto auto 18px}
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}
.pillar{padding:25px;border:1px solid var(--softline);background:white}
.insight-feature{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:0;background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);overflow:hidden
}
.insight-visual{
  min-height:340px;background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%,rgba(201,170,104,.25),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink2),var(--ink));
  display:grid;place-items:center;padding:34px;color:white
}
.insight-visual .visual-mark{width:165px;height:165px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;color:var(--gold2)}
.insight-copy{padding:40px}
.insight-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:26px}
.insight-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:25px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.insight-card p{color:#617078;font-size:14px;flex:1}
.category{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b6a2f;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:9px}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}
.contact-card{padding:34px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);box-shadow:0 14px 42px rgba(7,20,26,.07)}
.contact-card p{color:#617078}
.expect-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:15px}
.expect{padding:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--gold);background:white}
.embed-shell{background:white;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.embed-shell iframe{width:100%;height:720px;border:0}
footer{background:#061116;color:#aab7bb;padding:44px 0}
.footer-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 2.2fr;gap:50px;font-size:12px}
.footer-brand{color:white}
.footer-brand img{width:70px;margin-bottom:12px}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:12px;color:var(--gold2)}
.disclaimer{font-size:12px;color:#9eabad}
.mobile-only{display:none}

@media (max-width:1050px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .menu-toggle{display:block}
  .nav-inner{flex-wrap:wrap;padding:12px 0}
  .mobile-menu{
    display:none;width:100%;padding:10px 0 18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{display:grid}
  .mobile-menu a{color:#dce3e5;padding:10px 0}
  .hero-inner,.split,.insight-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cards.five{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cards,.insight-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .process,.expect-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .proof-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .test-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .container{width:min(100% - 32px,1180px)}
  .nav-cta{display:none}
  .hero-inner{padding:74px 0 64px}
  section{padding:64px 0}
  .cards,.cards.five,.feature-grid,.test-grid,.timeline,.asset-meta,.pillars,.insight-grid,.contact-grid,.expect-grid,.process{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .phase+.phase{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--softline)}
  .asset-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .proof-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta-inner{display:grid}
  .embed-shell iframe{height:620px}
  .brand-text{font-size:12px}
}


/* Netlify production additions */
.principles-section{border-top:1px solid var(--softline)}
.principles-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.principle{padding:28px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--gold)}
.principle .num{font-size:12px;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-bottom:12px}
.principle p{color:#617078;font-size:14px;margin:0}
.credential-visual{text-align:center;color:var(--ink);display:grid;gap:8px;place-items:center}
.credential-visual img{width:105px;margin-bottom:12px}
.credential-visual strong{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px}
.credential-visual span{color:#8b6a2f;font-weight:700}
.credential-visual small{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#6a777c}
.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--softline);padding:30px;box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(7,20,26,.07)}
.field{display:grid;gap:7px;margin-bottom:16px}
.field label{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;padding:12px 13px;border:1px solid #d9d3c8;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.field textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{outline:2px solid rgba(201,170,104,.28);border-color:var(--gold)}
.form-consent{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:12px;color:#5f6c72;margin:10px 0 18px}
.form-consent input{margin-top:4px}.form-consent a{text-decoration:underline;color:#8b6a2f}
.form-note{font-size:11px;color:#758187;margin:12px 0 0}
.honeypot{position:absolute!important;overflow:hidden!important;clip:rect(0 0 0 0)!important;height:1px!important;width:1px!important;margin:-1px!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important}
.legal-page{max-width:820px}.legal-page h2{margin-top:38px}.legal-page p,.legal-page li{color:#59686e}
.launch-notice{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:var(--ivory);padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 28px}
.thank-you{text-align:center;min-height:62vh;display:grid;place-items:center}.thank-you img{width:95px;margin:0 auto 22px}
@media(max-width:1050px){.principles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.enquiry-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* Contact page v2 */
.contact-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:center;
}
.contact-visual{
  position:relative;
  min-height:390px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
}
.contact-orbit{
  position:absolute;
  width:330px;
  height:330px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.34);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.contact-orbit:before,
.contact-orbit:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  inset:38px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.18);
}
.contact-orbit:after{
  inset:92px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,170,104,.18),rgba(201,170,104,.03) 60%,transparent 62%);
}
.contact-monogram{
  width:105px;
  z-index:2;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
}
.contact-floating-note{
  position:absolute;
  right:0;
  bottom:18px;
  width:230px;
  padding:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:#d7e0e3;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.5;
}
.contact-floating-note strong{
  display:block;
  color:var(--gold2);
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:18px;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}
.contact-pathways{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:22px;
  margin-top:-8px;
}
.pathway-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  padding:34px 30px 32px;
  min-height:285px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 52px rgba(7,20,26,.07);
}
.pathway-card:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:170px;
  height:170px;
  right:-75px;
  top:-75px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.34);
}
.pathway-card.featured{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--ink2),var(--ink));
  color:white;
  border-color:rgba(201,170,104,.34);
}
.pathway-card.featured p{color:#c8d2d5}
.pathway-card .path-no{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:34px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.pathway-card p{color:#617078;margin-bottom:25px}
.contact-form-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-side-panel{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--ink2),var(--ink));
  color:white;
  padding:34px 30px;
  min-height:100%;
  position:sticky;
  top:116px;
}
.contact-side-panel .lead{color:#c9d3d6;font-size:17px}
.contact-side-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:0;
  margin-top:26px;
}
.contact-side-list div{
  padding:15px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:start;
  font-size:13px;
  color:#d2dcdf;
}
.contact-side-list b{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:18px;
}
.contact-form-shell{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  padding:38px;
}
.contact-form-shell h2{font-size:40px}
.contact-form-shell .field input,
.contact-form-shell .field textarea,
.contact-form-shell .field select{
  background:#fffefb;
  border-color:#d8d1c5;
}
.contact-form-shell .field input:focus,
.contact-form-shell .field textarea:focus,
.contact-form-shell .field select:focus{
  outline:2px solid rgba(201,170,104,.28);
  border-color:var(--gold);
}
.contact-divider{
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  margin:30px 0;
}
.contact-bottom-note{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:28px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:28px 30px;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  background:var(--ivory);
}
.contact-bottom-note p{margin:0;color:#5f6d72}
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .nav-inner{grid-template-columns:auto auto}
  .contact-hero-grid,
  .contact-form-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-side-panel{position:relative;top:auto}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .contact-pathways{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-form-shell{padding:27px 22px}
  .contact-bottom-note{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-visual{min-height:320px}
  .contact-orbit{width:260px;height:260px}
}


.home-cta-panel{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--ink2),var(--ink));
  color:white;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.25);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  padding:46px 44px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.home-cta-panel:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:320px;
  height:320px;
  right:-120px;
  top:-110px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.22);
}
.home-cta-panel:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:180px;
  height:180px;
  right:70px;
  top:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.14);
}
.home-cta-panel .lead{color:#c8d2d5;margin-bottom:0}
.home-cta-points{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:14px 18px;
  margin-top:24px;
}
.home-cta-points div{
  color:#d5dfe2;
  font-size:14px;
  padding-left:18px;
  position:relative;
}
.home-cta-points div:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:9px;
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
}
.home-cta-actions{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.home-cta-actions .btn{min-width:300px}
.approach-grid{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
}
.insight-visual.image-visual{
  background:#10222b;
  padding:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.insight-visual.image-visual img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  min-height:340px;
  object-fit:cover;
}
@media (max-width:1050px){
  .nav-inner{
    grid-template-columns:auto auto;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .home-cta-panel{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .home-cta-points{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .home-cta-actions .btn{min-width:0;width:100%}
  .approach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* ===== Premium About page ===== */
.about-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;
  gap:58px;
  align-items:center;
}
.about-premium-photo{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  padding:16px;
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.about-premium-photo:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.22);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.about-premium-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:560px;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 25%;
}
.about-caption{
  position:absolute;
  left:30px;
  bottom:30px;
  background:rgba(7,20,26,.84);
  color:white;
  padding:18px 20px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  max-width:310px;
}
.about-caption strong{
  display:block;
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:26px;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.credential-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:-36px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
}
.credential-box{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  padding:20px 18px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.credential-box .mini{
  color:#8b6a2f;
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.credential-box strong{
  display:block;
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:21px;
  line-height:1.2;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.principles-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.principle-card{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  padding:26px 24px;
}
.principle-card b{
  display:inline-block;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:28px;
}
.timeline-vertical{
  display:grid;
  gap:20px;
}
.timeline-item{
  border-left:2px solid rgba(201,170,104,.28);
  padding-left:20px;
}
.timeline-item .year{
  color:#8b6a2f;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.signature-quote{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--ink2),var(--ink));
  color:white;
  padding:36px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.22);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.signature-quote blockquote{
  margin:0;
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:31px;
  line-height:1.42;
}
.signature-quote cite{
  display:block;
  margin-top:18px;
  color:var(--gold2);
  font-style:normal;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12px;
}

/* ===== Improved footer ===== */
footer{
  background:#051016;
  color:#b8c3c7;
  padding:56px 0 30px;
}
.footer-top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.1fr .8fr .95fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:start;
}
.footer-brand-card{
  padding-right:10px;
}
.footer-brand-card img{
  width:76px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.footer-brand-card strong{
  display:block;
  color:white;
  font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.footer-brand-card p{
  color:#ced6d8;
  margin:0 0 18px;
  max-width:420px;
}
.footer-mini-cta{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  color:var(--gold2);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.4);
  font-size:13px;
}
.footer-group h4{
  color:white;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.footer-nav,.footer-contact-list,.footer-socials{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}
.footer-nav a,.footer-contact-list a{
  color:#d4dde0;
  font-size:14px;
}
.footer-nav a:hover,.footer-contact-list a:hover,.footer-socials a:hover{
  color:var(--gold2);
}
.footer-socials{
  grid-auto-flow:column;
  justify-content:start;
  gap:12px;
  margin-top:14px;
}
.social-icon{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.4);
  color:var(--gold2);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.social-icon svg{
  width:18px;
  height:18px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.footer-disclaimer{
  margin-top:34px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:24px;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.footer-disclaimer strong{color:white}
.footer-disclaimer .right{
  text-align:right;
  color:#d9e1e4;
}

/* ===== Proper insights article layout ===== */
.editorial-shell{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.86fr 1.14fr;
  gap:36px;
  align-items:start;
}
.article-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:16px;
}
.article-nav-card{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  padding:22px 20px;
}
.article-nav-card small{
  display:block;
  color:#8b6a2f;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.article-nav-card a{
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:22px;
  line-height:1.25;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.article-nav-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:#617078;
  font-size:14px;
}
.article-layout{
  display:grid;
  gap:26px;
}
.article-piece{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  padding:34px 34px 30px;
}
.article-piece .meta{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.article-piece .meta span{
  color:#8b6a2f;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.article-piece .standfirst{
  font-size:20px;
  color:#55646b;
  line-height:1.6;
  margin:0 0 22px;
}
.article-piece p{
  color:#5b6970;
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.article-piece ul{
  margin:12px 0 0 18px;
  color:#55646b;
}
.article-piece li{margin-bottom:10px}
.article-divider{
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  margin:18px 0 24px;
}

/* ===== Contact quick actions ===== */
.quick-actions{
  position:fixed;
  left:22px;
  bottom:22px;
  z-index:70;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.quick-actions-items{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}
.quick-actions.open .quick-actions-items{
  display:flex;
}
.qa-bubble{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(7,20,26,.18);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.qa-bubble:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.qa-bubble.primary{
  background:#dfe763;
  color:white;
}
.qa-bubble.secondary{
  background:#b79b77;
  color:white;
}
.qa-bubble.close{
  background:#dfe763;
  color:white;
}
.qa-bubble svg{
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.direct-cta-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.direct-cta-card{
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--softline);
  padding:24px 22px;
}
.direct-cta-card .icon{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(201,170,104,.16);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:#8b6a2f;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.direct-cta-card .icon svg{
  width:22px;
  height:22px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.direct-cta-card p{
  color:#617078;
  font-size:14px;
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.inline-note{
  font-size:12px;
  color:#8b6a2f;
  margin-top:10px;
}

/* generic responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width:1050px){
  .about-hero-grid,.editorial-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .credential-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin-top:0}
  .footer-top,.footer-disclaimer,.direct-cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-disclaimer .right{text-align:left}
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .about-premium-photo img{height:420px}
  .credential-strip,.principles-grid,.direct-cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-piece{padding:28px 22px 24px}
  .quick-actions{left:14px;bottom:14px}
  .quick-actions .qa-bubble{width:54px;height:54px}
}


/* ===== Premium Thank You Page ===== */
.thanks-premium{
  position:relative;
  min-height:78vh;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 22%,rgba(201,170,104,.14),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,var(--ink),var(--ink2));
  color:white;
  padding:110px 0 96px;
}
.thanks-glow{
  position:absolute;
  width:520px;
  height:520px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.18);
  border-radius:50%;
  right:-150px;
  top:-180px;
}
.thanks-glow:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:95px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.12);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.thanks-premium-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  max-width:900px;
  text-align:center;
}
.thanks-mark-wrap{
  width:118px;
  height:118px;
  margin:0 auto 28px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.34);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.thanks-mark{
  width:76px;
}
.thanks-premium h1{
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.thanks-lead{
  font-size:20px;
  color:#d1dcdf;
  max-width:760px;
  margin:0 auto 40px;
}
.thanks-panel{
  text-align:left;
  display:grid;
  gap:0;
  margin:0 auto 34px;
  max-width:820px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.thanks-panel-item{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:22px 24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.thanks-panel-item:last-child{
  border-bottom:0;
}
.thanks-panel-item > span{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:24px;
}
.thanks-panel-item h3{
  margin-bottom:4px;
  color:white;
}
.thanks-panel-item p{
  margin:0;
  color:#c7d1d4;
}
.thanks-panel-item a{
  color:var(--gold2);
  text-decoration:underline;
}
.thanks-actions{
  justify-content:center;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .thanks-premium{
    padding:80px 0 70px;
  }
  .thanks-panel-item{
    grid-template-columns:40px 1fr;
    padding:18px;
  }
}

.direct-cta-grid-four{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
}
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .direct-cta-grid-four{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .direct-cta-grid-four{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ===== V9 restrained About portrait ===== */
.about-portrait-stage{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:470px;
}
.about-portrait-frame{
  width:min(100%,360px);
  margin:0;
  padding:10px;
  background:#fbfaf6;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.48);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  position:relative;
}
.about-portrait-frame:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-9px 9px 9px -9px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.20);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.about-portrait-frame img{
  width:100%;
  height:390px;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center 24%;
}
.about-portrait-frame figcaption{
  padding:15px 12px 10px;
  text-align:center;
}
.about-portrait-frame figcaption strong{
  display:block;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:21px;
  font-weight:500;
}
.about-portrait-frame figcaption span{
  display:block;
  color:#8b6a2f;
  font-size:11px;
  margin-top:3px;
  letter-spacing:.025em;
}

/* ===== V9 clean Contact action strip ===== */
.contact-direct{
  margin-top:42px;
  padding-top:30px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--softline);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;
  gap:36px;
  align-items:center;
}
.contact-direct-heading h3{
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.contact-direct-actions{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-action{
  min-width:0;
  text-align:center;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  padding:7px 5px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.contact-action-icon{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.52);
  color:#8b6a2f;
  background:white;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(7,20,26,.07);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.contact-action-icon.whatsapp{
  color:#fff;
  background:#1f9d62;
  border-color:#1f9d62;
}
.contact-action:hover .contact-action-icon{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 15px 34px rgba(7,20,26,.12);
}
.contact-action-icon svg{
  width:25px;
  height:25px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.contact-action strong{
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:500;
}
.contact-action small{
  color:#738086;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.quick-contact{
  position:fixed;
  left:22px;
  bottom:22px;
  z-index:70;
}
.quick-contact-main{
  width:60px;
  height:60px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  background:#1f9d62;
  color:white;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(7,20,26,.24);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.quick-contact-main:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.quick-contact-main svg{
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .contact-direct{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .about-portrait-stage{min-height:auto;margin-top:10px}
  .about-portrait-frame{width:min(90%,330px)}
  .about-portrait-frame img{height:360px}
  .contact-direct-actions{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .quick-contact{left:14px;bottom:14px}
}

/* ===== V10 Netlify form + restored contact chooser ===== */
.quick-actions{
  position:fixed;
  left:22px;
  bottom:22px;
  z-index:80;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.quick-actions-items{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}
.quick-actions.open .quick-actions-items{display:flex}
.qa-bubble{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,170,104,.55);
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:#b79b77;
  color:white;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(7,20,26,.16);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.qa-bubble:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:#a98c68}
.qa-bubble.primary{
  background:#d8d75f;
  border-color:#d8d75f;
  color:white;
}
.qa-bubble.close{
  background:#d8d75f;
  border-color:#d8d75f;
}
.qa-bubble.channel{
  background:#b79b77;
  border-color:#b79b77;
  color:white;
}
.qa-bubble svg{
  width:25px;
  height:25px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.form-status{
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:13px;
  min-height:20px;
}
.form-status.error{color:#8e2f2f}
.form-status.sending{color:#8b6a2f}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .quick-actions{left:14px;bottom:14px}
  .qa-bubble{width:54px;height:54px}
}


/* ===== V11 classic contact chooser — screenshot reference ===== */
.classic-contact-widget{
  position:fixed;
  left:34px;
  bottom:28px;
  z-index:90;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}
.classic-contact-options{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.classic-contact-widget.open .classic-contact-options{
  display:flex;
}
.classic-contact-widget.open .classic-contact-launch{
  display:none;
}
.classic-contact-button,
.classic-contact-launch{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  color:white;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  transition:transform .18s ease,filter .18s ease;
}
.classic-contact-button{
  background:#c7a17d;
}
.classic-contact-button:hover,
.classic-contact-launch:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  filter:brightness(1.04);
}
.classic-contact-button svg,
.classic-contact-launch svg{
  width:27px;
  height:27px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.classic-contact-close,
.classic-contact-launch{
  background:#e7ed62;
  color:white;
}
.classic-contact-launch{
  margin-top:0;
}
.classic-contact-widget.open .classic-contact-close{
  margin-top:2px;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .classic-contact-widget{
    left:18px;
    bottom:18px;
  }
  .classic-contact-button,
  .classic-contact-launch{
    width:54px;
    height:54px;
  }
}

/* ===== V12 final classic contact selector ===== */
.classic-contact-widget{
  position:fixed;
  left:34px;
  bottom:28px;
  z-index:100;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}
.classic-contact-options{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.classic-contact-widget.open .classic-contact-options{
  display:flex;
}
.classic-contact-widget.open .classic-contact-launch{
  display:none;
}
.classic-contact-button,
.classic-contact-launch{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  transition:transform .18s ease,filter .18s ease;
}
.classic-contact-button{
  background:#c6a27f;
}
.classic-contact-close,
.classic-contact-launch{
  background:#e8ee63;
}
.classic-contact-button:hover,
.classic-contact-launch:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  filter:brightness(1.04);
}
.classic-contact-button svg,
.classic-contact-launch svg{
  width:27px;
  height:27px;
  fill:currentColor;
}
.form-status{
  display:none;
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:13px;
  color:#65747a;
}
.form-status.visible{display:block}
.form-status.success{color:#537056}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .classic-contact-widget{left:18px;bottom:18px}
  .classic-contact-button,.classic-contact-launch{width:54px;height:54px}
}

.form-submit-status{
  display:none;
  margin-top:15px;
  padding:12px 14px;
  border-left:3px solid #c9aa68;
  background:#fbfaf6;
  color:#5d6a70;
  font-size:13px;
}
.form-submit-status.visible{display:block}
.form-submit-status.success{
  border-left-color:#657f66;
  color:#526b53;
  background:#f4f8f2;
}
.form-submit-status.error{
  border-left-color:#a65e52;
  color:#84483f;
  background:#fbf2f0;
}
button[disabled]{
  opacity:.7;
  cursor:wait;
}