:root{
    --ink:#12213A;
    --ink-2:#1D3556;
    --paper:#EEF0E6;
    --paper-2:#E3E6D7;
    --paper-3:#DBDECB;
    --gold:#C89B3C;
    --gold-dim:#a9822f;
    --brick:#8E3A3A;
    --pine:#3F6B4E;
    --ink-soft:#3D4C63;
    --line: rgba(18,33,58,0.14);
    --line-soft: rgba(18,33,58,0.08);
    --shadow: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(18,33,58,0.35);
    --radius: 2px;
    --maxw: 1180px;
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    *{animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  }

  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }

  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.08;
    margin:0;
    color:var(--ink);
  }

  a{color:inherit;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .wrap{padding:0 20px;} }

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:11.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-dim);
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-dim);
    display:inline-block;
  }

  /* ===== Ledger ruling texture ===== */
  .ruled{
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      transparent, transparent 27px,
      var(--line-soft) 27px, var(--line-soft) 28px
    );
  }

  /* ===== Header ===== */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(238,240,230,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:12px 32px;
    max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  }
  .brand{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
    text-decoration:none;
  }
  .brand img.logo{
    height:52px; width:auto; display:block;
  }
  @media(max-width:480px){ .brand img.logo{height:40px;} }

  .logo-badge{
    position:relative; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px;
    overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px -5px rgba(18,33,58,0.45);
  }
  .logo-badge svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
  .logo-shine{
    position:absolute; top:-60%; left:-70%; width:34%; height:220%;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), transparent);
    transform:rotate(18deg) translateX(-60%);
    animation:logoShine 4.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  @keyframes logoShine{
    0%{ transform:rotate(18deg) translateX(-60%); }
    18%{ transform:rotate(18deg) translateX(340%); }
    100%{ transform:rotate(18deg) translateX(340%); }
  }
  .logo-text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.1; }
  .logo-name{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:700; font-size:21px;
    letter-spacing:0.01em; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .logo-tag{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-dim); margin-top:2px;
  }
  @media(max-width:480px){
    .logo-badge{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:8px; }
    .logo-name{ font-size:17px; }
    .logo-tag{ font-size:8px; letter-spacing:0.13em; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .logo-shine{ animation:none; opacity:0; }
  }
  nav.links{display:flex; gap:34px; align-items:center;}
  nav.links a{
    text-decoration:none; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:0.02em; color:var(--ink-soft);
    position:relative; padding-bottom:4px;
  }
  nav.links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:1.4px;
    background:var(--brick); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right;
    transition:transform .28s ease;
  }
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  nav.links a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left;}
  nav.links a.active{color:var(--ink);}
  nav.links a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; background:var(--gold-dim);}
  .nav-cta{
    font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--paper) !important;
    background:var(--ink); padding:10px 18px; text-decoration:none;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--ink-2);}
  .nav-cta::after{display:none;}
  .burger{display:none; background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;}
  .burger span{display:block; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); margin:5px 0;}

  @media (max-width:860px){
    nav.links{
      position:fixed; inset:64px 0 0 0; background:var(--paper);
      flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-start; align-items:flex-start;
      padding:28px 28px; gap:22px; transform:translateX(100%);
      transition:transform .32s ease; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    }
    nav.links.open{transform:translateX(0);}
    nav.links a{font-size:17px;}
    .burger{display:block;}
  }

  /* ===== Hero ===== */
  .hero{
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    color:var(--paper);
    padding:96px 0 84px;
  }
  .hero-bgs{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
  .hero-bg{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-size:cover; background-position:center 38%;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity 1.3s ease;
    filter:grayscale(0.15) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.1);
  }
  .hero-bg.active{ opacity:1; }
  .hero-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle 250px at 82% 52%, rgba(18,33,58,0.62), rgba(18,33,58,0) 72%),
      linear-gradient(100deg,
        rgba(18,33,58,0.97) 0%,
        rgba(18,33,58,0.94) 32%,
        rgba(18,33,58,0.72) 48%,
        rgba(18,33,58,0.34) 66%,
        rgba(18,33,58,0.08) 84%,
        rgba(18,33,58,0.0) 100%),
      linear-gradient(rgba(18,33,58,0.15), rgba(18,33,58,0.45));
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, transparent 33px, rgba(238,240,230,0.045) 33px, rgba(238,240,230,0.045) 34px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
    position:relative; z-index:3;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px;} }

  .hero .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .hero .eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold);}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 62px);
    color:#fff;
    max-width:11.5ch;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); font-weight:500;
  }
  .hero p.lead{
    margin-top:22px; font-size:17.5px; max-width:46ch;
    color:rgba(238,240,230,0.78);
  }
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Sans'; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0.02em; padding:14px 24px; text-decoration:none;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:all .2s ease; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:#dcae4b;}
  .btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(238,240,230,0.35); color:var(--paper);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--paper); background:rgba(238,240,230,0.06);}

  .hero-figures{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(238,240,230,0.16);
    margin-top:48px; padding-top:0;
  }
  @media(max-width:900px){ .hero-figures{margin-top:36px;} }

  /* Hero slider text + controls */
  .hero-text-col{ position:relative; }
  .hero-slide{
    display:none;
    animation: heroFadeIn .6s ease;
  }
  .hero-slide.active{ display:block; }
  @keyframes heroFadeIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }

  .hero-controls{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
    margin-top:44px;
  }
  .hero-arrow{
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(238,240,230,0.3); background:transparent; color:var(--paper);
    font-size:16px; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .hero-arrow:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(200,155,60,0.12); }
  .hero-dots{ display:flex; gap:9px; }
  .hero-dots button{
    width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; padding:0; border:none;
    background:rgba(238,240,230,0.32); cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .hero-dots button.active{ background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.35); }

  /* Stamp signature element */
  .stamp-wrap{
    display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
    position:relative;
  }
  .stamp{
    width:min(300px, 78vw); height:min(300px, 78vw);
    transform:rotate(-9deg) scale(0.4);
    opacity:0;
    animation: stampIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(.2,1.4,.4,1) 0.35s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes stampIn{
    0%{opacity:0; transform:rotate(-24deg) scale(0.3);}
    60%{opacity:1; transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);}
    100%{opacity:1; transform:rotate(-9deg) scale(1);}
  }
  .stamp circle.ring{fill:none; stroke:var(--gold); stroke-width:1.4;}
  .stamp circle.ring2{fill:none; stroke:rgba(200,155,60,0.45); stroke-width:1;}
  .stamp text{
    fill:var(--gold); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:10.6px; letter-spacing:3px;
  }
  .stamp .center-text{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:26px; fill:#fff; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }
  .stamp .sub-text{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:8px; fill:rgba(238,240,230,0.65); letter-spacing:2px;}

  /* ===== Trust ticker ===== */
  .ticker-band{
    background:var(--ink); border-top:1px solid rgba(238,240,230,0.12);
    overflow:hidden; padding:15px 0;
  }
  .ticker-track{
    display:flex; gap:46px; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content;
    animation:scroll 34s linear infinite;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.05em;
    color:rgba(238,240,230,0.55);
  }
  .ticker-track span{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:46px;}
  .ticker-track b{color:var(--gold); font-weight:500;}
  @keyframes scroll{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }

  /* ===== Section basics ===== */
  section{padding:96px 0;}
  @media(max-width:640px){ section{padding:64px 0;} }
  .section-head{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:end;
    margin-bottom:56px;
  }
  @media(max-width:800px){ .section-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,40px);}
  .section-head .desc{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15.5px; max-width:44ch;}

  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ===== About ===== */
  .about{background:var(--paper-2); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 0.8fr; gap:64px;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}}
  .about p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:16px; margin:0 0 16px;}
  .about-card{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:32px;
    border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .about-card .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .about-card .eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold);}
  .about-card address{font-style:normal; font-size:15px; line-height:1.75; color:rgba(238,240,230,0.85);}
  .about-card .divider{height:1px; background:rgba(238,240,230,0.16); margin:20px 0;}
  .stat-row{display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:22px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .stat{}
  .stat .num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:30px; color:var(--gold);}
  .stat .lbl{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:rgba(238,240,230,0.6); text-transform:uppercase;}

  .locale-gallery{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:10px;
    margin-top:56px;
  }
  @media(max-width:700px){ .locale-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  .locale-gallery figure{margin:0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; height:130px; border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .locale-gallery img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; filter:saturate(0.9) contrast(1.03);
    transition:transform .5s ease;}
  .locale-gallery figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .locale-gallery figcaption{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:7px 10px;
    background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18,33,58,0.82), transparent);
    color:#fff; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  }

  /* ===== Services ledger ===== */
  .ledger-list{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .ledger-item{
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:30px 0;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:126px 1.3fr 2fr; gap:28px;
    align-items:start;
  }
  @media(max-width:760px){ .ledger-item{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; } .ledger-item .li-items{grid-column:1/-1; margin-top:6px;} }
  .li-lead{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;}
  .li-num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:13px; color:var(--gold-dim); padding-top:4px;}
  .li-title{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;}
  .li-title h3{font-size:21px;}
  .li-title span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:0.03em;}
  .li-items{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px 22px;
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){ .li-items{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .li-items div{
    font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .li-items div::before{
    content:"✓"; color:var(--pine); font-weight:700; font-size:12px; margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .li-chip{
    width:52px; height:52px; flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
    border:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:2px;
  }
  .li-chip img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
    filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.15) brightness(0.9);
    mix-blend-mode:luminosity;
  }
  .li-chip::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(200,155,60,0.4), rgba(18,33,58,0.55));
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  }
  .li-title-row{display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;}
  @media(max-width:760px){ .li-chip{display:none;} }

  /* ===== Approach steps ===== */
  .approach{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);}
  .approach .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .approach .eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold);}
  .approach .section-head h2, .approach .section-head .desc{color:#fff;}
  .approach .section-head .desc{color:rgba(238,240,230,0.68);}
  .steps{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(238,240,230,0.14); border:1px solid rgba(238,240,230,0.14);}
  @media(max-width:900px){ .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  @media(max-width:520px){ .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .step{background:var(--ink); padding:32px 26px; position:relative;}
  .step .step-mark{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1.2px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .step h4{color:#fff; font-size:18px; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .step p{color:rgba(238,240,230,0.65); font-size:14px; margin:0;}

  /* ===== Team ===== */
  .team-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line);}
  @media(max-width:900px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  @media(max-width:520px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .member{background:var(--paper); padding:34px 26px;}
  .avatar{
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink);
    color:var(--gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:18px; margin-bottom:20px;
    overflow:hidden; border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .avatar img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .member h4{font-size:18px; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .member .role{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--brick); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .member .quals{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6;}

  /* ===== Clients ===== */
  .clients{background:var(--paper-2); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .sector-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .sector-card{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:26px 24px;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .sector-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .sector-card .count{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--brick);}
  .sector-card h4{font-size:15.5px; margin:6px 0 10px;}
  .sector-card ul{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.9;}

  /* ===== Contact ===== */
  .contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px;}}
  .contact-card{background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:40px; border-left:3px solid var(--gold);}
  .contact-line{display:flex; gap:16px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(238,240,230,0.14);}
  .contact-line:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .contact-line .k{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); width:90px; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:2px;}
  .contact-line .v{font-size:14.5px; color:rgba(238,240,230,0.88); line-height:1.65;}
  .contact-line a{text-decoration:none; color:inherit; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(238,240,230,0.3);}
  .contact-line a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);}

  .cta-block h3{font-size:26px; margin-bottom:14px; max-width:16ch;}
  .cta-block p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:26px; max-width:40ch;}
  .cta-block .btn-primary{background:var(--brick); color:#fff;}
  .cta-block .btn-primary:hover{background:#7c3131;}

  footer{
    background:var(--ink); color:rgba(238,240,230,0.55);
    padding:36px 0; font-size:12.5px;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  }
  footer .fmark{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  footer a{color:rgba(238,240,230,0.75); text-decoration:none;}
  footer a:hover{color:var(--gold);}

  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brick); outline-offset:3px;}

/* ===== Cross-page CTA strip ===== */
.cta-strip{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
  padding:64px 0; text-align:center;
}
.cta-strip h3{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); margin-bottom:14px;}
.cta-strip p{color:rgba(238,240,230,0.72); max-width:48ch; margin:0 auto 26px; font-size:15.5px;}
.cta-strip .btn-primary{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);}
.cta-strip .btn-primary:hover{background:#dcae4b;}
.cta-strip .btn-row{display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ===== Simple page header banner (non-home pages) ===== */
.page-banner{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
  padding:64px 0 56px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-banner::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, transparent 33px, rgba(238,240,230,0.045) 33px, rgba(238,240,230,0.045) 34px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.page-banner .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.page-banner .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
.page-banner .eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold);}
.page-banner h1{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); max-width:16ch;}
.page-banner p{color:rgba(238,240,230,0.72); margin-top:14px; max-width:48ch; font-size:15.5px;}