/* ============================================================
   VANTAGE HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE — Site Styles
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --navy: #0d1e3d;
  --navy-deep: #091529;
  --navy-soft: #14264a;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-soft: #d8bc6c;
  --gold-pale: #f4ead0;
  --ink: #1a1a1a;
  --ink-soft: #3a3a3a;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --rule: #e5e3dc;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-cream: #faf7ef;
  --bg-paper: #f6f2e7;
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,30,61,.06), 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(13,30,61,.10);
  --shadow-soft: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,30,61,.05);
  --font-serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Cormorant", Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --max: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body {
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
html { overscroll-behavior-x: none; }
.footer-meta a, .aside-list a { overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -.005em; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); margin: 0; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.01em; text-wrap: balance; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.4vw, 68px); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 48px); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 22px); }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 32px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.gold-rule { width: 56px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border: 0; margin: 0 0 22px; }

.wrap { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.section { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.section-tight { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }

/* Header / Nav */
.site-header { background: var(--navy); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-lockup { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-lockup img { display: block; height: 60px; width: auto; max-height: none; }
.site-header .brand { display: inline-flex; }
.footer-brand .brand-lockup-footer img { display: block; width: auto; height: 76px; max-width: 100%; }
.footer-brand { min-width: 240px; }

.nav { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 0 var(--gutter); max-width: 1360px; margin: 0 auto; min-height: 100px; }
.nav .brand { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0; list-style: none; padding: 0; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav-links a { white-space: nowrap; }
.nav > .btn-gold { flex-shrink: 0; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent; transition: border-color .2s, color .2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a.active { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); color: #fff; }

.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 22px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 2px; border: 1.5px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, transform .15s; white-space: nowrap; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

.link-arrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.link-arrow .arrow { transition: transform .2s; }
.link-arrow:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Hero */
.hero { padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) 0 0; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.hero-brand { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: clamp(13px, 1.05vw, 16px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .26em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; padding-bottom: 22px; position: relative; }
.hero-brand::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 5.6vw, 76px); line-height: 1.04; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero .lede-gold { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 24px); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-body p { font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 540px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 16px 28px; margin-top: 30px; }
.hero-image { aspect-ratio: 4/5; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; display: block; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 120% at 50% 45%, #000 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 78%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 120% at 50% 45%, #000 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 78%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%); }

/* Trust Bar */
.trustbar { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); background: #fff; margin-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 72px); }
.trustbar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 28px clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 28px); position: relative; }
.trust-item + .trust-item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 24%; bottom: 24%; width: 1px; background: var(--rule); }
.trust-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--navy); }
.trust-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; stroke: var(--navy); fill: none; }
.trust-text { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Problem section */
.problem { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0; background: var(--bg-paper); }
.problem .copy { max-width: 640px; }
.problem h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.problem-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.problem-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; }
.problem-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 120% at 50% 50%, #000 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 78%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 120% at 50% 50%, #000 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 78%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Services snapshot */
.services-snap { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,.10), transparent 70%), linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%); color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 128px) 0; position: relative; }
.services-snap::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 80px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); }
.services-snap-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px); }
.services-snap-title h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(36px, 4.2vw, 56px); margin: 16px 0 18px; line-height: 1.1; }
.services-snap-title .section-lede { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.eyebrow-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.section-title-block { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-title-block .eyebrow { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-title-block h2 { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }

.cards-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.scard { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 4px; padding: 44px 32px 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.scard::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%); }
.scard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,.3); }
.scard-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 4px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.scard-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.scard h3 { font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.scard p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 28px; flex: 1; }
.scard .link-arrow { font-size: 11px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.scard .link-arrow:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.center-link { text-align: center; margin-top: 36px; }
.services-snap .center-link { margin-top: 56px; }
.services-snap .center-link a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.services-snap .center-link a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Why block */
.why-block { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.why-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; }
.why-list li { position: relative; padding: 10px 0 10px 30px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,30,61,.08); }
.why-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.why-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 18px; width: 16px; height: 8px; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* legacy founder-card rules — superseded by .founder-spread below */

/* Who We Serve strip */
.serve-strip { background: #fff; padding: 56px 0 64px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.serve-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-top: 28px; }
.serve-cell { text-align: center; padding: 18px 12px; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.serve-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.serve-cell svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0 auto 14px; display: block; stroke: var(--navy); fill: none; }
.serve-cell .label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; }

/* CTA Banner */
.cta-banner { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; text-align: center; padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-banner::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,.08), transparent 50%), radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,.06), transparent 50%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px 28px; }
.cta-actions .phone { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.cta-actions .phone svg { stroke: var(--gold); }

/* Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); padding: 48px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 28px 48px; align-items: center; }
.footer-brand { grid-row: span 2; }
.footer-meta-group { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px 32px; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.footer-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 12.5px; }
.footer-meta a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.footer-meta a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-meta svg { stroke: var(--gold); width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; fill: none; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-left: 18px; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Page hero (subpages) */
.page-hero { background: var(--bg-paper); padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 60px); max-width: 940px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.page-hero .lede { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px); color: var(--gold); max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 0; }

.intro-para { max-width: 780px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Service detail */
.service-jump { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
.service-jump a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: #fff; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.service-jump a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--bg-cream); }
.service-jump .jump-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--gold); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; }
.service-jump .jump-label { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: .04em; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .service-jump { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.service-detail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.service-detail:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.service-detail .num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.service-detail h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-detail .included { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: 28px 30px; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.service-detail .included h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.service-detail .included ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.service-detail .included li { position: relative; padding: 6px 0 6px 22px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.service-detail .included li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* Who We Serve detail */
.serve-detail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 36px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); align-items: start; }
.serve-detail:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.serve-detail .badge { width: 64px; height: 64px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.serve-detail .badge svg { stroke: var(--navy); fill: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.serve-detail h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 26px; }

/* Why Vantage diff */
.diff-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.diff { background: #fff; padding: 32px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); position: relative; }
.diff .num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 56px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; opacity: .65; }
.diff h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* Contact */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px); }
.form { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.15); }
.form-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-side { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 40px 36px; }
.contact-side h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-side .role { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 28px; display: block; }
.contact-side dl { margin: 0; }
.contact-side dt { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 22px; }
.contact-side dt:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.contact-side dd { margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; }
.contact-side dd a { color: #fff; }
.contact-side dd a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-side .availability { margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.contact-side .availability::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Credentials */
.credentials { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.credentials h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.credentials ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 0; }
.credentials li { padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,30,61,.08); font-size: 14px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.credentials li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.credentials li strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.credentials .seal { width: 120px; height: 120px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; text-align: center; line-height: 1.2; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; }
.credentials .seal::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; }

/* Career timeline */
.career { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.career-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 32px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.career-item:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.career-org { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.career-role { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.eyebrow-light { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important; }
.eyebrow-light::before { background: var(--gold); }
.on-navy { color: #fff !important; }
.section-title-block.centered { text-align: center; }

/* ABOUT — Founder section */
.founder-section { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; background: #fff; }
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
.founder-portrait { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c9bfa8, #a89c82); border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.founder-portrait img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; }
.portrait-caption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,30,61,0) 0%, rgba(13,30,61,.85) 80%); padding: 40px 24px 20px; color: #fff; }
.portrait-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; }
.portrait-creds { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 6px; }
.founder-body h2 { margin: 14px 0 8px; }
.founder-role-line { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.founder-body p { font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 620px; }

/* ABOUT — Experience strip */
.experience-strip { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) 0; position: relative; }
.experience-strip::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); }
.experience-strip .section-title-block h2 { color: #fff; }
.exp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.exp-cell { padding: 36px 24px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.exp-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.exp-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.exp-num .plus { font-size: .65em; vertical-align: top; }
.exp-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ABOUT — Philosophy */
.philosophy { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.philosophy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
.philosophy h2 { margin: 14px 0 0; }
.principles { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.principle { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,30,61,.1); }
.principle:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.principle-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.principle-body h4 { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--navy); }
.principle-body p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ABOUT — Credentials grid */
.credentials { display: block; background: #fff; padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) 0; }
.credentials .wrap { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
.cred-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 36px; }
.cred-card { background: var(--bg-cream); border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 36px 20px; text-align: center; transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s; }
.cred-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cred-mono { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1; }
.cred-name { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.45; }

/* SERVICES — Service nav */
.service-nav { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 24px 0; position: sticky; top: 80px; z-index: 40; }
.snav-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
.snav-pill { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 14px 12px; background: var(--bg-cream); border: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--navy); text-align: center; line-height: 1.3; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, color .2s; }
.snav-pill:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }

/* SERVICES — Service detail (override) */
.service-detail { display: block; padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); scroll-margin-top: 160px; background: #fff; }
.service-detail.alt { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.service-detail:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.sd-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: start; }
.sd-grid.reverse .sd-left { order: 2; }
.sd-grid.reverse .sd-right { order: 1; }
.sd-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(56px, 6vw, 84px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; opacity: .75; }
.sd-left h2 { margin: 14px 0 0; }
.sd-left p { font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 540px; }
.sd-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 36px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.service-detail.alt .sd-card { background: #fff; }
.sd-card-urgent { border-top-color: #b8442b; }
.sd-card-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sd-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.sd-list li { position: relative; padding: 9px 0 9px 24px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,30,61,.06); }
.sd-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.sd-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 17px; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.sd-card-foot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sd-meta { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

/* Areas of Support — Research & Grants page */
.aos-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 36px; }
.aos-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 36px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.aos-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 32px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aos-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
.aos-card .gold-rule { margin: 0 0 20px; }
.aos-card .sd-list { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .aos-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } }
.sd-meta-val { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* SERVICES — Engagement model */
.engagement { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.engagement .section-title-block h2 { color: #fff; }
.eng-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 24px; }
.eng-step { padding: 28px 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.eng-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.eng-step h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.2; }
.eng-step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* WHO WE SERVE — Audience grid */
.audience { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; background: #fff; }
.aud-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.aud-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 36px 28px; transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.aud-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.aud-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.aud-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; }
.aud-card h3 { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aud-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aud-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 18px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-top: 16px; }
.aud-list li { position: relative; padding: 6px 0 6px 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.aud-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 13px; width: 8px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); }

/* WHO WE SERVE — Also support */
.also-support { background: var(--bg-paper); padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.also-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
.also-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
.also-list li { padding: 14px 16px 14px 26px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,30,61,.08); position: relative; }
.also-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 22px; width: 14px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); }

/* WHO WE SERVE — Scenarios */
.scenarios { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.scenarios .section-title-block h2 { color: #fff; }
.scen-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.scen-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 32px 26px; position: relative; }
.scen-rule { width: 36px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.scen-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: #fff; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.scen-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* WHY VANTAGE — Comparison */
.comparison { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; background: #fff; }
.compare-table { border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: #fff; }
.compare-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr; background: var(--bg-cream); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.ch-cell { padding: 22px 24px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.ch-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.ch-empty { background: #fff; }
.ch-other { color: var(--muted); }
.ch-vantage { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.vlogo { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: none; }
.compare-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.compare-row:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.cr-label { padding: 22px 24px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-cream); border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.cr-other, .cr-vantage { padding: 22px 24px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.cr-vantage { border-right: 0; background: rgba(201,168,76,.06); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* WHY VANTAGE — Pillars */
.pillars { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.pillar-grid .pillar:nth-child(4), .pillar-grid .pillar:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
.pillar { background: #fff; padding: 36px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.pillar-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pillar h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.2; }
.pillar p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* WHY VANTAGE — Quote block */
.quote-block { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px) 0; }
.qb-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: start; }
.qb-side { padding-top: 18px; }
.qb-main { margin: 0; position: relative; padding-left: 0; }
.qb-mark { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 96px; line-height: .8; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.qb-main p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); line-height: 1.45; max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.qb-attrib { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.qb-name { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.qb-role { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top: 4px; }

/* WHY VANTAGE — Value metrics */
.value-metrics { background: var(--bg-paper); padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.vm-cell { padding: 36px 24px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.vm-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.vm-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.vm-num .pct { color: var(--gold); font-size: .55em; vertical-align: top; }
.vm-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.5; }

/* CONTACT */
.contact-hero { padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px); }
.contact-section { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; background: #fff; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
.contact-form { background: #fff; }
.form-fields { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.form-head h2 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: clamp(28px, 2.8vw, 36px); }
.form-head p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-head { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: block; }
.field label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field .optional { font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: none; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 6px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; padding: 13px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.15); }
.field textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.check-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 18px; }
.check { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.check input { width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.check span { line-height: 1.45; }
.privacy-note { background: var(--bg-cream); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 14px 16px; }
.privacy-note p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.btn-large { padding: 18px 32px; font-size: 13px; }

.form-success { text-align: center; padding: 80px 32px; }
.success-mark { width: 80px; height: 80px; margin: 0 auto 24px; color: var(--gold); }
.success-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.form-success h2 { margin: 0 0 14px; }
.form-success p { font-size: 16px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }

.contact-aside { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.aside-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 28px 26px; }
.aside-card-dark { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.aside-card-urgent { background: var(--bg-paper); border-left: 3px solid #b8442b; }
.aside-card-urgent p { font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0; }
.aside-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0; }
.aside-label-dark { color: var(--navy); }
.gold-rule-light { background: rgba(201,168,76,.7); }
.aside-card .gold-rule { margin: 14px 0 18px; }
.aside-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.aside-card:not(.aside-card-dark) .aside-row { border-top-color: rgba(13,30,61,.08); }
.aside-row:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.aside-key { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); padding-top: 2px; }
.aside-card:not(.aside-card-dark) .aside-key { color: var(--muted); }
.aside-val { font-size: 14px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.5; }
.aside-card:not(.aside-card-dark) .aside-val { color: var(--ink); }
.aside-val a { color: inherit; }
.aside-val a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.expect-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 18px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.expect-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.expect-list .num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; padding-top: 2px; }
.expect-list strong { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.expect-list p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* CONTACT — FAQ */
.faq { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px 32px; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 22px 26px; transition: border-color .2s; }
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--gold); border-left-width: 3px; padding-left: 24px; }
.faq-item summary { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; position: relative; padding-right: 28px; line-height: 1.3; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 0; top: -2px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); transition: transform .2s; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq-item p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 14px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   V2 LAYOUTS — Aud blocks, differentiators, process, resources
   ============================================================ */

/* WHO WE SERVE V2 — Audience blocks (long form) */
.audience-section { padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); background: #fff; }
.aud-block { padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.aud-block:first-of-type { border-top: 0; padding-top: 24px; }
.aud-block .aud-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: start; }
.aud-side { padding-top: 4px; }
.aud-mark { width: 56px; height: 56px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.aud-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.aud-tag { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 36px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; opacity: .7; }
.aud-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.15; }
.aud-body p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 640px; }
.aud-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; }
.aud-pill { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-cream); border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 7px 14px; }

/* WHY VANTAGE V2 — Differentiators */
.diff-section { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px); background: #fff; }
.diff-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.diff-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px); padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); align-items: start; }
.diff-item:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 16px; }
.diff-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(72px, 8vw, 120px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; opacity: .85; }
.diff-body h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin: 10px 0 18px; line-height: 1.15; }
.diff-body p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 700px; }

/* WHY VANTAGE V2 — National Firms comparison */
.national-firms { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.nf-card { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nf-card > p { font-size: 15.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width: 760px; margin-top: 18px; }
.nf-compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; margin-top: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.nf-col { padding: 28px 28px 32px; }
.nf-col + .nf-col { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.nf-col-vantage { background: rgba(201,168,76,.08); }
.nf-col-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25); }
.nf-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.nf-col li { position: relative; padding: 10px 0 10px 22px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.nf-col li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.nf-col li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 18px; width: 10px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); }
.nf-col-vantage li { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

/* PROCESS — Steps */
.process-section { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0; background: #fff; }
.process-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.process-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px); padding: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); align-items: start; }
.process-item:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 16px; }
.process-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(72px, 8vw, 112px); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; text-align: center; padding-top: 6px; }
.process-body h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 30px); margin: 10px 0 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
.process-body p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 680px; }
.process-meta { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); padding: 8px 14px; background: var(--bg-cream); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); }

.confidentiality { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.conf-card { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.conf-mark { color: var(--gold); width: 56px; height: 56px; }
.conf-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.conf-card h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px); margin: 8px 0 14px; line-height: 1.25; }

/* RESOURCES — Lead magnets */
.resources-section { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0; background: #fff; }
.lm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.lm-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 40px 36px 36px; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.lm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.lm-mark { width: 48px; height: 48px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.lm-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.lm-card h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 28px); margin: 14px 0 18px; line-height: 1.2; }
.lm-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); flex: 1; }
.lm-meta { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 4px 0 22px; }
.lm-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.btn-outline-navy { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); padding: 13px 24px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background .2s, color .2s; cursor: pointer; }
.btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

/* RESOURCES — Newsletter */
.newsletter-section { background: var(--navy); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.news-card { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: start; }
.news-card .on-navy { margin-top: 14px; }
.news-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 15.5px; }
.news-form { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.news-form label { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.news-form label span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.news-form input, .news-form select { width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; padding: 13px 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; border-radius: 2px; }
.news-form input:focus, .news-form select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.news-form select option { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.news-form .btn { margin-top: 6px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.news-fineprint { font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin: 0; text-align: center; }

/* CONTACT V2 — form + aside */
.contact-form { background: #fff; }
.contact-form .gold-rule { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-form h2 { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: clamp(28px, 2.8vw, 36px); }
.contact-form > label { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-form > label > span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-form > label > span em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea { width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; padding: 13px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.15); }
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.contact-form .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-form .form-row > label { margin-bottom: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.contact-form .form-row > label > span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-form .form-row > label > span em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.contact-form .btn-large { margin-top: 8px; }
.form-fineprint { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }

.aside-card .gold-rule { margin: 14px 0 22px; }
.aside-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 14px; }
.aside-role { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin: 6px 0 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.aside-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.aside-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; }
.aside-list svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; }
.aside-list a { color: var(--ink); }
.aside-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.aside-availability { margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.avail-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.avail-text { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; }
.aside-logo { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 360px; height: auto; margin: -8px 0 18px -8px; }
.aside-card-calendly { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.aside-card-calendly p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 14.5px; }

/* SERVICES V2 — Initial assessments + pricing */
.initial-assessments { background: var(--navy); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.initial-assessments .section-lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 720px; }
.ia-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ia-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 32px 28px; }
.ia-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 32px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ia-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.ia-card .gold-rule { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.ia-card p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.ia-meta { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }

.pricing-note { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0; background: var(--bg-cream); }
.pricing-card { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 36px 40px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.pricing-card p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 14px 0 0; }

/* SERVICES V2 — service-nav 8 columns */
.snav-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.service-nav .snav-pill { padding: 12px 10px; font-size: 10.5px; }

/* HOME — A Note from the Founder spread */
.founder-note { background: var(--bg-cream); padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0; position: relative; }
.founder-note .section-head { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); text-align: center; }
.founder-note .section-head h2 { margin: 14px 0 22px; font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px); }
.founder-note .section-head .gold-rule { margin: 0 auto; }
.founder-note .section-head .lede { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 640px; margin: 22px auto 0; }
.founder-spread { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: stretch; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; }
.founder-spread .founder-photo { aspect-ratio: 4/5; background: linear-gradient(180deg,#c9bfa8,#a89c82); position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(13,30,61,.25); }
.founder-spread .founder-photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }
.founder-spread .founder-quote { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; padding-left: clamp(0px, 2vw, 24px); position: relative; }
.founder-spread .founder-quote p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 580px; }
.founder-spread .founder-attrib { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(13,30,61,.12); }
.founder-spread .founder-role { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* CLOSING CTA section reuse */
.closing-cta-section { padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) 0; background: var(--bg-paper); }
.closing-cta-card { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; padding: 48px 40px; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.closing-cta-text { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px); font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); line-height: 1.45; margin: 18px 0 28px; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* SECTION TIGHT helper */
.section-tight { padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0; background: #fff; }
.intro-para { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 18px; text-align: left; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.intro-para strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* SERVICE-NAV pill layout fix for 8 items */
.service-nav .snav-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 8px; }

/* Responsive — V2 layouts */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .aud-block .aud-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .diff-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .diff-num { font-size: 56px; }
  .process-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-num { text-align: left; font-size: 56px; }
  .nf-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nf-col + .nf-col { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
  .lm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ia-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .conf-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-nav .snav-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Responsive — subpage */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-portrait { aspect-ratio: 4/5; max-width: 360px; }
  .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .exp-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .exp-cell:nth-child(1), .exp-cell:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .snav-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .service-nav { position: static; top: auto; }
  .sd-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sd-grid.reverse .sd-left, .sd-grid.reverse .sd-right { order: initial; }
  .eng-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aud-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .also-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .also-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scen-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .compare-head, .compare-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ch-cell, .cr-label, .cr-other, .cr-vantage { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); text-align: left; }
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .qb-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vm-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .vm-cell:nth-child(1), .vm-cell:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .check-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-grid, .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-cell, .vm-cell { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
  .vm-cell { border-bottom-color: var(--rule); }
  .aud-grid, .scen-grid, .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .snav-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-image { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .why-grid, .cards-3, .diff-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trustbar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
  .serve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .serve-cell:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .footer-meta + .footer-meta { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
  .career-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .founder-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-photo { min-height: 220px; }
  .founder-spread { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; }
  .founder-spread .founder-photo { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
  .credentials { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* Mobile nav toggle (hamburger) */
.nav-toggle { display: none; position: absolute; right: var(--gutter); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 44px; height: 44px; background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; z-index: 60; }
.nav-toggle-bar { display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 5px auto; transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.nav-cta-mobile { display: none; }
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Mobile nav + general mobile layout */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav { padding: 0 var(--gutter); justify-content: flex-start; min-height: 72px; gap: 0; }
  .nav .brand { position: static; transform: none; }
  .brand-lockup img { height: 40px; }
  .nav-cta-desktop { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--navy); padding: 24px var(--gutter) 40px;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .25s ease;
    overflow-y: auto; z-index: 55;
  }
  .nav-links.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 18px 0; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .nav-links a.active { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-cta-mobile { display: block; margin-top: 24px; border-bottom: 0 !important; }
  .nav-cta-mobile a { padding: 16px 24px !important; border-bottom: 0 !important; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  :root { --gutter: 18px; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 44px); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 34px); }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 9.5vw, 48px); line-height: 1.08; }
  .hero { padding: 32px 0 0; }
  .hero-body, .hero-grid > *, .problem-grid > *, .contact-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
  .btn { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: .08em; }
  .btn-large { font-size: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-actions .link-arrow { justify-content: center; }
  .trustbar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item + .trust-item::before { display: none; }
  .trust-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .trust-item:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-brand .brand-lockup-footer img { height: 58px; }
  .footer-meta-group { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom span:last-child { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 0; }
  .footer-bottom span:last-child a { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 18px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .serve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .serve-cell:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .serve-cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
}