/* ==========================================================================
   Intelligent Education — theme.css  (Direction A+B: premium global strategy)
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --charcoal:#0C0E12; --graphite:#171A21; --graphite2:#1E222C; --ivory:#F5F3EC; --ink:#12141A;
  --gold:#C9A24B; --gold-soft:#E4C77E; --blue:#4C6FFF;
  --muted:rgba(245,243,236,.60); --muted-2:rgba(245,243,236,.42); --line:rgba(245,243,236,.12);
  --serif:"Fraunces",Georgia,serif; --sans:"Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --maxw:1240px; --gut:40px;
}
*{margin:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0C0E12 0%,#0a0c10 14%,#0e1119 34%,#0a0c10 52%,#0d1017 72%,#0a0c10 88%,#0C0E12 100%);background-attachment:scroll;color:var(--ivory);font-family:var(--sans);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;line-height:1.6}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
.wrap{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut)}
.eyebrow{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:32px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.7}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.06}
.section{padding-block:clamp(5rem,10vw,9rem);position:relative;z-index:2}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;z-index:200;background:var(--gold);color:#151206;padding:.7rem 1.1rem;border-radius:3px}
.skip-link:focus{left:12px;top:12px}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;padding:.85rem 1.5rem;border-radius:2px;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),background .25s,color .25s,border-color .25s;font-family:var(--sans)}
.btn--gold{background:var(--gold);color:#151206}.btn--gold:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#151206}
.btn--ghost{border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ivory)}.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:rgba(245,243,236,.42);transform:translateY(-2px);color:var(--ivory)}
.btn--sm{padding:.62rem 1.15rem;font-size:.9rem}

/* Header */
.hdr{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:80;transition:background .4s,border-color .4s;border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
.hdr.scrolled{background:rgba(12,14,18,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.3);border-color:var(--line)}
.hdr__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2rem;height:80px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;margin-right:auto;color:var(--ivory);white-space:nowrap}
.brand img{max-height:40px;width:auto}
.brand__mark{width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold);border-radius:6px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.88rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.nav{display:flex;gap:.05rem;align-items:center}
.nav__item{position:relative}
.nav__link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.55rem .6rem;border-radius:4px;transition:color .2s;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap}
.nav__link:hover{color:var(--ivory)}
.nav__link .car{width:9px;height:9px;border-right:1.5px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);opacity:.6;transition:transform .25s}
.nav__item:hover .car{transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(2px)}
.drop{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 6px);left:0;min-width:250px;background:rgba(18,20,26,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:.5rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.22s;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.nav__item:hover .drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.drop a{display:block;padding:.62rem .8rem;border-radius:5px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);transition:background .18s,color .18s}
.drop a:hover{background:rgba(201,162,75,.1);color:var(--ivory)}
.drop a b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;font-family:var(--serif);margin-right:.15rem}
.hdr__cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.hdr__cta .btn{white-space:nowrap}
.scroll-prog{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft));z-index:90;transition:width .1s linear}
/* real logo */
.brand__logo{height:42px;width:auto;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;padding:5px 7px;flex:0 0 auto;display:block}
.brand__name{white-space:nowrap}
/* interactive: cursor glow */
.hero__glow{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:520px;height:520px;margin:-260px 0 0 -260px;border-radius:50%;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s ease;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,162,75,.16),rgba(201,162,75,.05) 40%,transparent 70%);mix-blend-mode:screen;will-change:transform}
.hero:hover .hero__glow{opacity:1}
/* interactive: 3D tilt */
.tilt{transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);will-change:transform}
.tilt>*{transform:translateZ(0)}
/* interactive: magnetic buttons */
.magnetic{will-change:transform}
/* always-alive float */
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-9px)}}
.founder__card{animation:floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite}
/* marquee ribbon */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:transparent;padding:1.1rem 0;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.marquee__track{display:flex;gap:2.6rem;width:max-content;animation:marquee 34s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee__item{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--muted);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:2.6rem;white-space:nowrap}
.marquee__item::after{content:"◆";color:var(--gold);font-size:.7rem}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
/* strategist v2 (no repeated photo) */
.strat2__in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
.strat2__quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.35;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.strat2__quote .em{color:var(--gold)}
.strat2__by{margin-top:1.4rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.strat2__by b{color:var(--ivory);font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600}
.creds{display:grid;gap:.9rem}
.cred{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.2rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--graphite),var(--charcoal));transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s}
.cred:hover{transform:translateX(6px);border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.4)}
.cred__k{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--gold);font-size:.95rem}
.cred__v{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:.15rem}
.burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:5px;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.burger span{width:20px;height:1.6px;background:var(--ivory);transition:.25s}
.burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6.6px) rotate(45deg)}
.burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6.6px) rotate(-45deg)}
.drawer{position:fixed;inset:80px 0 0 0;z-index:70;background:var(--charcoal);padding:1.5rem var(--gut) 2rem;transform:translateY(-8px);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.3s;overflow-y:auto}
.drawer.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.drawer a{display:block;padding:.85rem 0;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ivory)}
.drawer .sub a{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted);padding-left:1rem;border:0;padding-block:.5rem}
.drawer .btn{margin-top:1.4rem;width:100%}

/* Hero */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
#ambient{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0}
.hero__wash{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(1200px 720px at 78% 10%,rgba(201,162,75,.16),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(900px 620px at 10% 96%,rgba(76,111,255,.10),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,14,18,.15),rgba(12,14,18,.55) 72%,var(--charcoal))}
.shaft{position:absolute;top:-20%;width:40vw;height:150%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;filter:blur(6px);mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.5}
.shaft--1{right:15%;background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent,rgba(201,162,75,.16) 45%,transparent 60%);transform:rotate(9deg)}
.shaft--2{right:2%;background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(228,199,126,.10) 50%,transparent 62%);transform:rotate(6deg)}
.hero__in{position:relative;z-index:3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.12fr .88fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center;width:100%}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5.4vw,5.15rem);margin-top:1.35rem;color:#fff}
.hero h1 .em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.hero__sub{margin-top:1.5rem;max-width:35ch;font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hero__cta{margin-top:2.2rem;display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__trust{margin-top:2.5rem;padding-top:1.4rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;gap:2.2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.trust__n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1}
.trust__l{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.25rem}
.founder{position:relative;justify-self:end;width:100%;max-width:460px;aspect-ratio:4/5}
.founder__inner{position:absolute;inset:0;will-change:transform}
.founder__frame{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(130% 105% at 58% 42%,#000 60%,transparent 94%);mask-image:radial-gradient(130% 105% at 58% 42%,#000 60%,transparent 94%)}
.founder__fb{position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 60% 35%,rgba(35,39,49,.55),transparent 70%),linear-gradient(160deg,#20242e,#0e1015)}
.founder__img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;filter:contrast(1.04) brightness(.99) saturate(.96)}
.founder__grade{position:absolute;inset:0;mix-blend-mode:soft-light;background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(201,162,75,.30),transparent 55%,rgba(76,111,255,.14));opacity:.5}
.founder__vign{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(12,14,18,.55) 88%,var(--charcoal))}
.founder__card{position:absolute;left:-8px;bottom:16px;z-index:4;background:rgba(12,14,18,.66);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:.95rem 1.1rem;max-width:290px}
.founder__nm{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem}
.founder__rl{color:var(--gold);font-size:.8rem;margin-top:.1rem}
.founder__cr{color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.5;margin-top:.45rem}
.scrollcue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:24px;z-index:4;transform:translateX(-50%);color:var(--muted);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}
.scrollcue .bar{width:1px;height:36px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);animation:cue 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.4);transform-origin:top;opacity:.4}50%{transform:scaleY(1);opacity:1}}

/* Press */
.press{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(10,12,16,.4)}
.press__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-block:1.5rem}
.press__l{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}
.press__logos{display:flex;gap:2.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.press__logo{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.02em}

/* Thesis */
.thesis h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,3.1rem);max-width:20ch;color:#fff}
.thesis h2 .dim{color:var(--muted)}
.thesis p{margin-top:1.5rem;max-width:62ch;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.75}
.pillars{margin-top:3rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden}
.pillar{background:var(--charcoal);padding:1.5rem 1.25rem;transition:background .3s}
.pillar:hover{background:var(--graphite)}
.pillar__i{color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem}
.pillar__t{margin-top:.55rem;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.4}

/* Strategist */
.strat{background:transparent}
.strat__in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
.strat__photo{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.strat__photo__inner{position:absolute;inset:-8% 0;will-change:transform}
.strat__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 12%;filter:contrast(1.03) brightness(.99) saturate(.96)}
.strat__photo .g{position:absolute;inset:0;mix-blend-mode:soft-light;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(201,162,75,.2),transparent 60%);opacity:.45}
.strat h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.7rem);margin-top:1rem;color:#fff}
.strat__quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ivory);margin-top:1.4rem;padding-left:1.2rem;border-left:2px solid var(--gold)}
.strat__creds{margin-top:1.6rem;display:grid;gap:.55rem;list-style:none}
.strat__creds li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
.strat__creds .d{color:var(--gold)}

/* Services */
.svc__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:2.6rem}
.svc h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.9rem);color:#fff}
.svc__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.svc__card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:2rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--graphite),var(--charcoal));transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc__card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.4)}
.svc__num{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--gold);font-size:1rem}
.svc__t{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;margin-top:.6rem}
.svc__p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:.65rem;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6}
.svc__link{margin-top:1.1rem;display:inline-flex;gap:.4rem;color:var(--gold);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500}

/* Outcomes */
.out{background:transparent}
.metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:2rem}
.metric__n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,3.8rem);line-height:1;color:#fff}
.metric__n .u{color:var(--gold)}
.metric__l{color:var(--muted);margin-top:.5rem;font-size:.95rem}

/* Destinations — horizontal scroll (scroll-driven) */
.dest-h{position:relative;background:transparent}
.dest-h__pin{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden}
.dest-h__head{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto 2.4rem;padding:0 var(--gut)}
.dest-h__head h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.7rem);max-width:18ch;color:#fff;margin-top:1rem}
.dest-h__track{display:flex;gap:1.1rem;padding:0 var(--gut);will-change:transform}
.dest-h__card{flex:0 0 auto;width:230px;height:150px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:1.2rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--graphite2),#0a0c10);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ivory);transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s,color .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.dest-h__card::before{content:attr(data-i);position:absolute;top:.9rem;right:1.1rem;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:var(--sans)}
.dest-h__card:hover{border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.5);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-4px)}
/* Process active step */
.step__dot{transition:background .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.step.is-active .step__dot{background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(201,162,75,.14)}
.step.is-active .step__dot::after{background:var(--charcoal)}
.step__t,.step__n{transition:color .3s}
.step.is-active .step__t{color:#fff}

/* Testimonials */
.tst{background:transparent}
.tst__feat{max-width:900px}
.tst__q{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff}
.tst__q .em{color:var(--gold)}
.tst__cite{margin-top:1.5rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.tst__row{margin-top:3rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.tst__card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:1.4rem;background:var(--charcoal)}
.tst__card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6}
.tst__card .n{margin-top:1rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ivory)}
.tst__card .n span{color:var(--gold)}

/* Process */
.proc__grid{margin-top:2.8rem;position:relative}
.proc__line{position:absolute;left:19px;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:1px;background:var(--line)}
.proc__line i{position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:0;background:var(--gold)}
.step{position:relative;padding:0 0 2.2rem 3.6rem}
.step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.step__dot{position:absolute;left:11px;top:2px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--gold);background:var(--charcoal);display:grid;place-items:center}
.step__dot::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.step__n{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--gold);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.05em}
.step__t{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;margin-top:.2rem}
.step__p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:.35rem;font-size:.96rem;max-width:52ch}

/* Opportunity Bank */
.ob{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ob__card{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);background:radial-gradient(700px 400px at 85% 10%,rgba(201,162,75,.14),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(160deg,var(--graphite2),#0a0c10)}
.ob h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.9rem);max-width:18ch;color:#fff}
.ob p{margin-top:1.2rem;max-width:56ch;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7}
.ob__tags{margin-top:1.8rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem}
.ob__tag{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:.5rem 1rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.ob__tag b{color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--serif);margin-right:.3rem}
.ob .btn{margin-top:2rem}

/* Guides teaser */
.guides__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.25rem}
.guides__card{display:block;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem);background:radial-gradient(600px 340px at 85% 0%,rgba(201,162,75,.10),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(160deg,var(--graphite2),#0a0c10);transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s}
.guides__card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.4)}
.guides__k{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.guides__t{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);margin-top:.7rem;color:#fff}
.guides__p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:.7rem;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:44ch}
.guides__link{display:inline-block;margin-top:1.3rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem}

/* Guide (blog listing) pages */
.guide-hero{padding:clamp(7.5rem,13vw,10rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem);position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% -10%,rgba(201,162,75,.14),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0c10,var(--charcoal))}
.guide-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);color:#fff;margin-top:1rem;max-width:16ch}
.guide-hero p{margin-top:1.2rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.15rem;max-width:56ch;line-height:1.7}
.post-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.post-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--graphite);transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(201,162,75,.4)}
.post-card__media{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#20242e,#0e1015)}
.post-card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.post-card__body{padding:1.4rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.post-card__meta{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.post-card__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;color:#fff;margin:.5rem 0 .5rem;line-height:1.25}
.post-card__ex{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;flex:1}
.post-card__link{margin-top:1rem;color:var(--gold);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500}
.guide-empty{border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--graphite),var(--charcoal))}
.guide-empty h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.6rem;color:#fff}
.guide-empty p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:.8rem;max-width:48ch;margin-inline:auto}
.guide-empty .btn{margin-top:1.6rem}
.pagination{margin-top:3rem;display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pagination .page-numbers{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;min-width:44px;height:44px;padding:0 .6rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--serif)}
.pagination .current{background:var(--gold);color:#151206;border-color:var(--gold)}

/* Closing CTA */
.cta{text-align:center}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,4rem);max-width:16ch;margin-inline:auto;color:#fff}
.cta p{margin-top:1.2rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.14rem}
.cta__row{margin-top:2.2rem;display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta__meta{margin-top:2rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;display:flex;gap:1.6rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta__meta a{color:var(--ivory)}

/* Contact */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);align-items:start;margin-top:2.4rem}
.field{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.field label{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;color:var(--ivory)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ivory);padding:.85rem 1rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;background:rgba(23,26,33,.55);transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,75,.14)}
.field textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.field select option{color:#111}
.field--hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.contact-info{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.8rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--graphite),var(--charcoal))}
.contact-info h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;color:#fff}
.contact-info__item{display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
.contact-info__item .k{color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--serif);flex:0 0 auto}
.contact-info__item a{color:var(--ivory)}
.alert{border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.25rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-weight:500}
.alert--ok{background:rgba(201,162,75,.12);color:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.3)}
.alert--err{background:rgba(220,90,90,.12);color:#f0b4b4;border:1px solid rgba(220,90,90,.3)}

/* Footer */
.foot{background:#08090c;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.foot__in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2rem;padding-block:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem)}
.foot__tag{color:var(--muted);margin-top:.9rem;max-width:34ch;font-size:.95rem}
.foot__soc{margin-top:1.2rem;display:flex;gap:1rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.foot h4{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:1rem}
.foot ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.6rem}
.foot ul a{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem}
.foot ul a:hover{color:var(--ivory)}
.foot__legal{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-block:1.4rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.85rem}

/* Reveal */
[data-r]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px)}
.rin{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}

/* Generic inner-page fallback (About/Services/Contact use base styles) */
.page-hero{padding:clamp(7rem,12vw,9rem) 0 clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem)}
.prose{color:var(--muted);max-width:70ch}
.prose h2,.prose h3{color:#fff;margin:2rem 0 1rem}
.prose a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline}

@media(max-width:1100px){
  :root{--gut:24px}
  .nav,.hdr__cta .btn{display:none}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .hero__in,.strat__in,.strat2__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.4rem}
  .founder{justify-self:start;max-width:340px}
  .svc__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:2.2rem 1.5rem}
  .pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .tst__row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .foot__in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .guides__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  /* horizontal admits wall becomes a normal swipe row on smaller screens */
  .dest-h__pin{min-height:auto;padding-block:clamp(4rem,10vw,7rem);overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .dest-h__track{transform:none!important}
  .dest-h__card{width:170px;height:120px;font-size:1.25rem}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .tst__row,.foot__in,.post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pillars,.metrics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  [data-r]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  .dest-h__pin{min-height:auto;overflow-x:auto}
  .dest-h__track{transform:none!important}
}