/* ULS site styles */

/* tokens */
:root{
  /* brand — purple scale built around #5F2D6D */
  --plum-900:#2d1534;
  --plum-800:#3e1d48;
  --plum-700:#4e255a;
  --plum-600:#5F2D6D;   /* primary */
  --plum-500:#783e87;
  --plum-300:#b28cbc;
  --magenta:#5F2D6D;    /* accent now unified to main purple */
  --magenta-600:#4e255a;

  /* neutrals */
  --ink:#1b181d;
  --slate:#574f5d;
  --mist:#897f90;
  --line:#e9e4ec;
  --line-2:#f0ecf2;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --cloud:#f7f4f9;      /* light plum-tinted section */
  --tint:#f1e9f4;       /* plum tint chips/icons */

  /* type */
  --serif:"Spectral", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:"Hanken Grotesk", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* shape — sharpened for an editorial, serious register */
  --r-sm:3px; --r-md:4px; --r-lg:6px; --r-xl:8px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(35,16,43,.04);
  --shadow-md:0 14px 34px -22px rgba(35,16,43,.20);
  --shadow-lg:0 26px 60px -34px rgba(35,16,43,.24);

  --maxw:1200px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
::selection{background:var(--magenta);color:#fff;}

/* ---------- type scale ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;margin:0;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);}
.display{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.2vw,4.5rem);font-weight:500;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,3rem);}
.h3{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2vw,1.85rem);}
.h4{font-size:1.22rem;font-weight:600;}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.5vw,1.32rem);line-height:1.55;color:var(--slate);font-weight:400;}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#b46fc7;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1.5px;background:#b46fc7;display:inline-block;}
.muted{color:var(--slate);}

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;}
section{padding:clamp(64px,9vw,128px) 0;}
.section-head{max-width:760px;}
.section-head .lede{margin-top:18px;}
.center{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
  padding:15px 28px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);border:1.5px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .2s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .2s, color .2s;
  white-space:nowrap;line-height:1;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
.btn-primary{background:var(--plum-600);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--plum-700);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.btn-accent{background:var(--magenta);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 26px -10px rgba(182,65,140,.6);}
.btn-accent:hover{background:var(--magenta-600);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--plum-500);color:var(--plum-600);background:var(--cloud);}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--plum-700);}
.btn-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--plum-900);}
.btn-outline-light{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);}
.btn-outline-light:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.btn .ar{transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.btn:hover .ar{transform:translateX(3px);}

.link-arrow{font-weight:600;color:#b46fc7;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45em;}
.link-arrow .ar{transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.link-arrow:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
.link-arrow:hover .ar{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ---------- top strip (credential badges) ---------- */
.topbar{background:var(--plum-600);color:#fff;}
.topbar-inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:9px 32px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.tb-loc{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#d8c4e2;}
.tb-creds{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.tb-b{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .topbar-inner{justify-content:center;padding:8px 20px;gap:10px;}
  .tb-loc{display:none;}
}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, padding .3s;
}
.site-header.scrolled{border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 6px 24px -18px rgba(35,16,43,.4);}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px;padding:18px 32px;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;transition:padding .3s;}
.site-header.scrolled .nav{padding:11px 32px;}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-right:6px;}
.brand .mark{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#fff;
  background:var(--plum-600);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:8px;line-height:1;
}
.brand .wm{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px;flex:1;}
.nav-links a{font-size:.96rem;font-weight:500;color:#b46fc7;position:relative;padding:4px 0;transition:color .2s;}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:1.5px;background:var(--magenta);transition:width .28s var(--ease);}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
.nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.nav-phone{font-weight:600;color:#b46fc7;font-size:.96rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;}
.nav-phone:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
.burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;width:30px;height:24px;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:0;}
.burger span{height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s;}

/* nav dropdown */
.nav-dd{position:relative;}
.nav-dd>a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.nav-dd>a .caret{width:7px;height:7px;border-right:1.5px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);margin-bottom:2px;}
.nav-dd:hover>a .caret,.nav-dd:focus-within>a .caret{transform:rotate(-135deg);margin-bottom:-2px;}
.nav-dd-menu{
  position:absolute;top:100%;left:-12px;min-width:272px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 22px 48px -26px rgba(35,16,43,.55);
  padding:8px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .22s var(--ease),transform .22s var(--ease),visibility .22s;
  z-index:300;
}
.nav-dd-menu::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-14px;left:0;right:0;height:14px;}
.nav-dd:hover .nav-dd-menu,.nav-dd:focus-within .nav-dd-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.nav-dd-menu a{padding:10px 12px;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--slate);white-space:nowrap;}
.nav-dd-menu a::after{display:none;}
.nav-dd-menu a:hover{background:var(--line-2);color:var(--magenta);}

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu{display:none;}
.mobile-menu .mm-sub{padding-left:20px;font-weight:500;font-size:.93rem;}
.mobile-menu .mm-sub::before{content:"–";margin-right:8px;color:var(--magenta);}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{padding-top:clamp(48px,6vw,86px);padding-bottom:clamp(56px,7vw,104px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.hero h1{margin-top:22px;}
.hero .lede{margin-top:24px;max-width:30em;}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-trust{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center;margin-top:38px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-trust .t{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--mist);font-weight:600;}
.hero-trust .t .b{color:var(--magenta);display:grid;place-items:center;}
.hero-media{position:relative;}
.hero-media .shot{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/4.4;border-radius:var(--r-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.hero-card{
  position:absolute;left:-28px;bottom:34px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);padding:18px 20px;width:270px;
}
.hero-card .hc-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:9px 0;}
.hero-card .hc-row + .hc-row{border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);}
.hero-card .ic{color:var(--magenta);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;}
.hero-card .hc-l{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);font-weight:700;}
.hero-card .hc-v{font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);}

/* ---------- sectors ---------- */
.sectors{background:var(--cloud);}
.sector-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:54px;}
.sector-card{
  background:#fff;padding:36px 32px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,transform .3s var(--ease);position:relative;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.sector-card:hover{background:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.sector-card .sec-no{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#b46fc7;
  display:inline-block;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line);min-width:54px;
}
.sector-card h3{font-size:1.4rem;}
.sector-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:1rem;margin:14px 0 22px;line-height:1.62;}
.sector-card .more{font-size:.92rem;margin-top:auto;}

/* ---------- expertise ---------- */
.expertise .exp-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:64px;align-items:start;margin-top:8px;}
.exp-grid{column-count:2;column-gap:48px;}
.exp-item{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;padding:14px 2px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.4;break-inside:avoid;
}
.exp-item::before{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;background:#b46fc7;flex:none;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.exp-more{color:var(--plum-600);font-style:italic;border-bottom:0;}
.exp-more::before{background:transparent;}
.exp-more a{color:var(--plum-600);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s;}
.exp-more a:hover{color:var(--magenta);}
.exp-more a .ar{transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.exp-more a:hover .ar{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ---------- ethos ---------- */
.ethos{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.ethos .wrap{max-width:1000px;text-align:center;}
.ethos .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.ethos blockquote{
  margin:24px auto 0;max-width:880px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.7vw,3.05rem);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);
}
.ethos blockquote .accent{color:var(--magenta);}
.ethos p{max-width:620px;margin:28px auto 0;color:var(--slate);font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.66;}
.ethos-pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;max-width:920px;margin:52px auto 0;text-align:left;}
.ethos-pillar{padding-top:22px;border-top:2px solid var(--magenta);}
.ethos-pillar .ep-label{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:600;color:#b46fc7;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.ethos-pillar p{max-width:none;margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.62;}
.ethos-pillar em{font-style:italic;color:var(--plum-600);}
@media(max-width:760px){.ethos-pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px;}}

/* ---------- pillars (split feature) ---------- */
.pillar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;}
.pillar + .pillar{margin-top:clamp(56px,7vw,104px);}
.pillar.rev .pillar-media{order:-1;}
.pillar-media .shot{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:5/4;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.pillar ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 32px;display:grid;gap:12px;}
.pillar li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--slate);}
.pillar li .ck{color:var(--magenta);flex:none;margin-top:3px;}

/* ---------- why / values ---------- */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:54px;}
.why-card{position:relative;background:var(--cloud);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:38px 36px 34px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,background .3s;}
.why-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:0;height:3px;background:var(--magenta);transition:width .45s var(--ease);}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent;background:var(--paper);}
.why-card:hover::before{width:100%;}
.why-card .wn{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.7rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1;color:var(--plum-300);transition:color .3s;}
.why-card:hover .wn{color:var(--magenta);}
.why-card h4{margin:16px 0 9px;}
.why-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.56;}
@media(max-width:880px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ---------- credentials band ---------- */
.creds{background:var(--plum-800);color:#fff;}
.creds .eyebrow{color:#e9b8da;}
.creds .eyebrow::before{background:#e9b8da;}
.creds h2{color:#fff;}
.creds .lede{color:#e3d4ea;}
.cred-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);}
.cred{padding:30px 28px 6px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);}
.cred:first-child{border-left:0;padding-left:0;}
.cred .cacr{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:500;color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:.01em;}
.cred .cname{font-weight:600;margin-top:14px;}
.cred .cdesc{font-size:.86rem;color:#cdb8d6;margin-top:5px;}
.law-badge{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;padding-top:14px;gap:10px;}
.law-logo{height:48px;width:auto;max-width:160px;object-fit:contain;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
.sra-badge{
  display:flex!important;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-height:207px;padding-top:30px;gap:10px;color:#fff;text-align:center;
}
.sra-badge .cacr{font-size:2.5rem;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.sra-badge .cname{margin-top:4px;}
.sra-cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  margin-top:8px;padding:11px 17px;border:1px solid #fff;border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;color:var(--plum-700);text-decoration:none;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:700;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),background .2s,color .2s;
}
.sra-cta span{display:inline-block;transition:transform .2s var(--ease);}
.sra-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:transparent;color:#fff;}
.sra-cta:hover span{transform:translateX(4px);}
.sra-cta:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);outline-offset:3px;}

/* ---------- team ---------- */
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:54px;}
.member .photo{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1.12;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.member h4{margin-top:18px;}
.member .role{color:#b46fc7;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;margin-top:3px;}
.member .bio{color:var(--slate);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:8px;}

/* ---------- contact CTA ---------- */
.contact{background:var(--cloud);}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;}
.contact-methods{display:grid;gap:16px;margin-top:30px;}
.cm{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:20px 22px;transition:border-color .3s;}
.cm:hover{border-color:var(--plum-300);}
.cm .ic{color:var(--magenta);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;}
.cm .cm-l{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b46fc7;font-weight:700;}
.cm .cm-v{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;white-space:nowrap;}
.cm .cm-sub{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--slate);}
.map .shot{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);min-height:340px;}
.map .map-embed{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;min-height:340px;border:0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:block;}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--plum-900);color:#cdc2d3;padding:72px 0 34px;}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;}
.site-footer .brand .wm{color:#9a8aa3;}
.site-footer .fdesc{margin-top:18px;max-width:320px;color:#a99cb2;font-size:.95rem;}
.faccred{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.faccred .b{width:52px;height:40px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.66rem;color:#b6a8bf;font-weight:600;}
.faccred .b-logo{width:auto;padding:0 10px;}
.faccred .b-logo img{height:26px;width:auto;max-width:none;object-fit:contain;}
.fcol h5{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 16px;font-weight:700;}
.fcol a,.fcol span{display:block;color:#b3a6bb;font-size:.95rem;margin:9px 0;transition:color .2s;}
.fcol a:hover{color:#fff;}
.foot-legal{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:54px;padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.84rem;color:#8c7e95;}
.foot-legal a{color:#8c7e95;}
.foot-legal a:hover{color:#cdc2d3;}

/* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s;}
.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s;}
.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none;}}

/* image-slot defaults so placeholders look intentional */
image-slot{--isl-bg:var(--tint);background:var(--tint);display:block;width:100%;}
.shot,.photo{border-radius:var(--r-lg)!important;}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:42px;}
  .hero-media{max-width:480px;}
  .sector-grid,.values,.cred-row,.team-grid,.steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .step::before{display:none;}
  .pillar,.pillar.rev{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
  .pillar.rev .pillar-media{order:0;}
  .expertise .exp-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;}
  .exp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  body{font-size:16px;}
  .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
  .nav-links,.nav-cta .nav-phone,.nav-cta .btn-ghost{display:none;}
  .burger{display:flex;}
  .nav{padding:14px 20px;gap:16px;}
  .sector-grid,.values,.cred-row,.team-grid,.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-card{left:0;right:0;width:auto;position:relative;bottom:0;margin-top:18px;}
  .hero-media{margin:0 auto;}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-cta .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center;}
  /* mobile menu visible state handled by JS toggle */
  .mobile-menu.open{display:block;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;padding:14px 20px 22px;}
  .mobile-menu a{display:block;padding:12px 0;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);}
  .mobile-menu .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:16px;}
}

/* =================================================================
   POLISH PASS — appended overrides (colors, spacing, images, mobile)
   Safe to remove this whole block to revert to the original look.
   ================================================================= */

/* ---- 1. COLOURS / BRANDING -------------------------------------- */
/* #5F2D6D used as a solid, confident main colour — no gradients. */

/* HERO — full-bleed black & white photo with a flat purple overlay */
.hero.hero-photo{
  position:relative;background-color:var(--plum-900);
  padding-top:clamp(96px,14vw,180px);padding-bottom:clamp(96px,14vw,180px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* photo layer — slow Ken Burns zoom for life */
.hero.hero-photo::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6%;z-index:0;
  background:url('hero.jpg?v=3') center/cover no-repeat;
  animation:hero-zoom 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change:transform;
}
@keyframes hero-zoom{
  0%  {transform:scale(1)    translateX(0)    translateY(0);}
  100%{transform:scale(1.08) translateX(-1.5%) translateY(-1%);}
}
/* gradient overlay — lighter in the middle so the building reads clearly */
.hero.hero-photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(30,10,40,.72) 0%,
      rgba(30,10,40,.52) 45%,
      rgba(30,10,40,.68) 100%);
}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.hero-copy{max-width:760px;}
/* full-building banner — hidden on desktop, shown stacked on mobile */
.hero-photo-img{display:none;}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .hero.hero-photo{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:clamp(40px,10vw,64px);background-color:var(--plum-900);}
  .hero.hero-photo::before,
  .hero.hero-photo::after{display:none;}
  .hero-photo-img{
    display:block;width:100%;height:auto;
    margin-bottom:clamp(26px,7vw,36px);
  }
}
.hero h1,.hero .lede,.hero .eyebrow{color:#fff;}
.hero .eyebrow::before{background:#fff;}
.hero .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);max-width:38em;}
/* buttons adapted for the dark hero */
.hero .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--plum-700);box-shadow:none;}
.hero .btn-primary:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--plum-900);}
.hero .btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-color:#fff;color:#fff;}

/* Scroll cue — inside hero-copy, normal flow so overflow:hidden can't clip it */
.hero-scroll-cue{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  margin-top:38px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);text-decoration:none;
  font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',sans-serif;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;transition:color .25s;
}
.hero-scroll-cue svg{
  flex-shrink:0;animation:sc-bob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll-cue:hover{color:#fff;}
@keyframes sc-bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(4px);}}

/* Hero section navigator strip — sits immediately below the hero */
.hero-nav{background:var(--plum-900);}
.hero-nav-inner{
  display:flex;align-items:stretch;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hero-nav a{
  flex:1;position:relative;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:22px 0;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);text-decoration:none;
  font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition:color .2s,padding-left .2s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-nav a::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;
  background:var(--plum-300,#c084e0);
  transform:scaleY(0);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.hero-nav a:last-child{border-right:0;}
.hero-nav a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:10px;}
.hero-nav a:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1);}
.hero-nav .hn-no{
  font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',sans-serif;font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.22em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.38);font-weight:700;
  transition:color .2s;
}
.hero-nav a:hover .hn-no{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .hero-scroll-cue{margin-top:28px;}
  .hero-nav-inner{flex-direction:column;}
  .hero-nav a{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:16px 0;}
  .hero-nav a:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
  .hero-nav a:hover{padding-left:8px;}
}

/* Section purple tints reverted — sections stay clean white/neutral.
   Purple is kept for the hero, buttons, logo and small accents only. */

/* Primary button: solid brand purple */
.btn-primary{background:var(--plum-600);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--plum-700);}

/* Credentials band: solid main purple */
.creds{background:var(--plum-600);}
.creds .eyebrow{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.creds .eyebrow::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
/* clickable credential badges link to the official registers */
.creds a.cred{display:block;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s;}
.creds a.cred:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);}
.creds a.cred:hover .cacr{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px;}
/* clickable footer accreditation badges */
.faccred a.b{transition:border-color .2s, color .2s;}
.faccred a.b:hover{border-color:#fff;color:#fff;}

/* ---- 2. SPACING / LAYOUT ---------------------------------------- */
/* A touch more rhythm between section heads and their grids */
.sector-grid{margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,58px);}
.why-grid{margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,58px);}
.team-grid{margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,58px);}

/* Balance the credentials cells with a little breathing room */
.cred{padding-bottom:30px;}

/* ---- 3. IMAGE PLACEHOLDERS -------------------------------------- */
/* Empty slots read as intentional, premium "photo" panels rather than
   blank tinted boxes — diagonal plum wash + hairline frame. */
image-slot{
  --isl-bg:var(--tint);
  background:var(--tint);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.shot,.photo{overflow:hidden;}

/* Initials avatar — used in place of headshots until photos are provided */
.ph-initial{
  background:var(--tint);border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Hanken Grotesk',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2.2rem);
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--plum-600);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
}

/* ---- 4. MOBILE / RESPONSIVE ------------------------------------- */
/* Tablet: keep sector cards from getting too cramped at 2-up */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .sector-card{padding:30px 26px;}
  .exp-grid{column-count:1;}
}
/* Phones: tighten vertical rhythm + remove any horizontal overflow */
@media (max-width:680px){
  html,body{overflow-x:hidden;}
  section{padding:clamp(52px,12vw,72px) 0;}
  .hero-cta{gap:10px;}
  .hero-card{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .cred-row{border-top:0;}
  .cred{border-left:0;padding-left:0;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);}
  .cred:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0;}
  .contact-methods .cm-v{white-space:normal;font-size:1.2rem;}
  .foot-legal{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
}
/* Small phones: prevent the email value from overflowing its card */
@media (max-width:380px){
  .cm{gap:14px;padding:18px;}
  .cm .cm-v{font-size:1.05rem;}
}