/* =========================================================================
   ALIGN COUNSEL — DESIGN SYSTEM
   Institutional direction: bone paper, black bands, editorial serif
   statements, letterspaced caps labels, clay (#a8492e) as the accent.
   Generalized, reusable components — nothing is scoped to a specific page.

   Vocabulary:
     Atoms      .btn  .link  .eyebrow  .num  .icon-badge  .ph
     Blocks     .card  .callout  .check-list  .steps  .pair2
                .accordion  .faq-item  .band  .block  .stat
     Regions    .page-head  .detail-hero  .breadcrumb  .closing  .disclaimer
                .site-footer  .media-band  .hero-dark  .statement-band
   Modifiers use BEM: .card--feature, .btn--light, .eyebrow--sm, etc.
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---------- DESIGN TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* ---- Color: surfaces ---- */
  --bone:        #efebe2;   /* page background */
  --card:        #fbfaf7;   /* lifted surfaces: cards, forms */
  --black:       #0c0c0c;   /* dark bands, footer */
  --ink:         #171614;
  --muted:       #55524a;
  --placeholder: #a89e8c;
  --line:        #dcd6c8;
  --line-strong: #9b9486;   /* stat rules, stronger separators */
  --line-dark:   #2b2a27;   /* hairlines on black */

  /* ---- Color: brand ---- */
  --clay:        #a8492e;
  --clay-dark:   #8f3c25;
  --clay-bright: #cf7a5c;   /* small text / labels on dark surfaces */
  --on-clay:     #f6f1e7;
  --on-dark:       rgba(255,255,255,0.75);  /* body text on black */
  --on-dark-faint: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);   /* placeholder text on dark */
  /* layered gradients standing in for photography until real images land */
  --photo-standin:
    radial-gradient(100% 80% at 30% 20%, rgba(199, 138, 82, 0.30), rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(80% 90% at 80% 85%, rgba(94, 126, 155, 0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #55493c 0%, #332e28 55%, #181614 100%);

  /* ---- Type families ---- */
  --font-display: 'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* ---- Type scale ---- */
  --text-label:    11px;    /* caps labels, buttons, breadcrumb */
  --text-label-sm: 10px;
  --text-xs:   12px;
  --text-sm:   13.5px;
  --text-body: 15px;
  --text-lg:   16px;
  --track-label: 0.16em;
  --track-wide:  0.2em;

  --fs-h1:    clamp(2.7rem, 5.4vw, 4.3rem);
  --fs-h2:    clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  --fs-h2-sm: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  --fs-h3:    clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  --fs-title:    24px;     /* card / post / step titles */
  --fs-title-sm: 19px;     /* disclosure summaries */
  --fs-lead:  clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);

  --lh-display: 1.04;
  --lh-heading: 1.12;
  --lh-h3:      1.2;
  --lh-snug:    1.55;
  --lh-body:    1.75;
  --lh-loose:   1.85;

  /* ---- Layout ---- */
  --maxw: 1240px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  --gap-col: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  --ease: 0.2s ease;

  /* ---- Spacing ---- */
  --space-2xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-xs:  0.875rem;
  --space-sm:  1.25rem;
  --space-md:  1.75rem;
  --space-lg:  2.5rem;
  --space-xl:  clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  --pad-box:   clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --section-sm: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  --section-md: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  --section-lg: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 6.5rem);
}

/* ---------- RESET / BASE ---------- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  background: var(--bone);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink); line-height: var(--lh-heading); }
h1 em, h2 em, h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clay); }
strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
nav.site { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.75rem var(--gutter); }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.brand::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 6px; transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: url("images/logo-ac.png") center / contain no-repeat; }
.navlinks { display: flex; gap: 30px; }
.navlinks a { font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-label); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.navlinks a:hover,
.navlinks a.active { color: var(--clay); }

/* ---------- BUTTONS (square, caps, letterspaced) ---------- */
.btn { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-label); text-transform: uppercase; padding: 15px 26px; border: none; border-radius: 0; cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease); }
.btn--primary, .btn--light, .btn--ink { background: var(--clay); color: var(--on-clay); }
.btn--primary:hover, .btn--light:hover, .btn--ink:hover { background: var(--clay-dark); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--ink); padding: 13px 22px; }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bone); }
.btn--cream { background: var(--bone); color: var(--clay); border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.btn--cream:hover { background: var(--card); color: var(--clay-dark); }

/* ---------- LINKS ---------- */
.link { display: inline-block; color: var(--clay); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--text-body); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clay); padding-bottom: 3px; }
.link:hover { border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.link--ink { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--text-sm); border-bottom-color: var(--line-strong); }
.link--ink:hover { color: var(--clay); border-bottom-color: var(--clay); }
.arrow-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--clay); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--text-body); }
.accordion + .arrow-link { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.arrow-link .arrow { transition: transform var(--ease); }

/* ---------- EYEBROW (caps micro-label) ---------- */
.eyebrow { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-wide); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.eyebrow--sm { font-size: var(--text-label-sm); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.eyebrow--section { font-size: var(--text-sm); letter-spacing: var(--track-label); }

/* ---------- PAGE INTROS ---------- */
.page-head { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--section-md) var(--gutter) var(--space-sm); }
.page-head h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); line-height: var(--lh-display); max-width: 20ch; }
.page-head .sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); margin-top: var(--space-md); max-width: 56ch; }

.breadcrumb { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-md) var(--gutter) 0; font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.breadcrumb .sep { margin: 0 9px; color: var(--line-strong); }
.breadcrumb .here { color: var(--ink); }

.detail-hero { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-lg) var(--gutter) var(--space-2xs); }
.detail-hero h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); line-height: var(--lh-display); max-width: 22ch; }
.detail-hero .sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.detail-hero .actions { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }

/* ---------- DARK HERO (full-bleed, photo-backed) ----------
   Until a real photo is added, layered gradients + grain stand in for
   warm candid photography. To use a photo: add <img src="…" alt=""> as the
   first child of .hero-dark. */
.hero-dark { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; min-height: clamp(500px, 66vh, 700px); margin: 14px 0 0; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% 10%, rgba(199, 138, 82, 0.30), rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 20% 95%, rgba(94, 126, 155, 0.22), rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(200deg, #48413a 0%, #2b2724 40%, #121110 100%); }
.hero-dark::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.62) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.34) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 66%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 3px 3px; }
.hero-dark > img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.hero-dark > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-dark nav.site { width: 100%; }
.hero-dark .brand { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.hero-dark .navlinks a { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.hero-dark .navlinks a:hover,
.hero-dark .navlinks a.active { color: #fff; }
.hero-dark .btn--ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.hero-dark .btn--ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--black); border-color: #fff; }

/* ---------- SERVICES DROPDOWN (CSS-only hover menu) ---------- */
.nav-item--menu { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 8px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(33, 29, 24, 0.13);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
  z-index: 100;
}
/* invisible bridge across the gap so the menu doesn't close in transit */
.nav-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -14px; height: 14px; }
.nav-item--menu:hover .nav-menu,
.nav-item--menu:focus-within .nav-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; text-shadow: none;
  color: var(--ink); padding: 9px 14px; white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--clay); background: var(--bone); }
/* keep menu items dark and readable even when the nav sits over the dark hero */
.hero-dark .nav-menu a { color: var(--ink); text-shadow: none; }
.hero-dark .nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
/* keep the open dropdown above the dark hero's own content on the home page */
.hero-dark nav.site { z-index: 20; }
/* nested flyout: "Practice areas" expands to every practice-area link */
.nav-sub { position: relative; }
.nav-sub > a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; }
.nav-sub > a::after { content: "\203A"; color: var(--clay); font-weight: 400; }
.nav-submenu {
  position: absolute; top: -8px; left: calc(100% + 7px);
  min-width: 300px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 8px;
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(33, 29, 24, 0.13);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
  z-index: 101;
}
.nav-submenu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -9px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 9px; }
.nav-sub:hover .nav-submenu,
.nav-sub:focus-within .nav-submenu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(0); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .nav-menu { display: none; } }
.hero-content { margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); padding: var(--space-lg) var(--gutter); }
.hero-content .eyebrow { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.hero-content .eyebrow span { color: var(--clay-bright); margin: 0 0.4em; }
.hero-content h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.9rem); line-height: var(--lh-display); max-width: 24ch; text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.48); }
.hero-content h1 em { color: var(--clay-bright); }
.hero-content .sub { color: #f4efe6; font-size: var(--text-body); max-width: 52ch; margin-top: var(--space-md); line-height: var(--lh-body); text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.hero-content .actions { margin-top: var(--space-lg); display: flex; gap: 26px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-content .link--ink { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.hero-content .link--ink:hover { color: var(--clay-bright); border-bottom-color: var(--clay-bright); }

/* ---------- IMAGE PLACEHOLDER & MEDIA BAND ---------- */
.ph, .profile .photo { background: #e4ddcf; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; color: var(--placeholder); font-size: var(--text-label-sm); letter-spacing: var(--track-wide); text-transform: uppercase; }
.ph img, .profile .photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
/* focal-point modifier: keep the bottom of a tall photo in frame */
.thumb--bottom img { object-position: center bottom; }
.media-band { margin-top: var(--section-sm); }
.media-band .ph { width: 100%; height: clamp(280px, 32vw, 460px); border: none; color: var(--on-dark-faint);
  background: var(--photo-standin); }

/* ---------- CARD ---------- */
.card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: var(--pad-box); }
.card h2, .card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-title); line-height: var(--lh-h3); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.card p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
/* bundle / featured card: clay accent around the white box */
.card--accent { border-color: var(--clay); border-left-width: 3px; }
.card .eyebrow { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.card--plain { background: var(--card); }
.card--plain h3 { font-size: 26px; }
/* feature card: clay accent edge, hover lift */
.card--feature { display: block; max-width: 84ch; border-left: 3px solid var(--clay); padding: 38px 40px; transition: transform var(--ease), background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease); }
.card--feature:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: #fff; border-left-color: var(--clay-dark); }
.card--feature h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.card--feature > p { font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--lh-loose); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
/* link card: whole card is a link */
.card--link { position: relative; display: block; padding: 28px 30px; transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), background var(--ease); }
.card--link:hover { border-color: var(--clay); transform: translateY(-2px); background: #fff; }

.icon-badge { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--clay); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); flex-shrink: 0; }
.icon-badge svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--clay); stroke-width: 1.6; fill: none; }

/* ---------- CALLOUT ---------- */
.callout { margin-top: var(--space-md); background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--clay); padding: var(--pad-box); max-width: 78ch; }
.callout p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.callout strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.callout h3 { font-size: var(--fs-title); margin: 0 0 var(--space-2xs); }
.callout ul { list-style: none; margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.callout ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; margin-bottom: 9px; font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-snug); color: var(--ink); }
.callout ul li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.callout--accent { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--clay); border-left-width: 3px; }
/* compact highlight: icon and text in one centered row */
.callout--note { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; max-width: 62ch; padding: 15px 24px; }
.callout--note .icon-badge { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.callout--note p { margin: 0; }
.callout--tight { padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---------- CHECK LIST ---------- */
.check-list { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-2xs) 0 var(--space-md); padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 40px; max-width: 70ch; }
.check-list--stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; max-width: 74ch; }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-snug); color: var(--ink); }
.check-list li strong { font-weight: 600; }
.check-list li::before,
.callout ul li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 18px 18px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23a8492e' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.callout ul li::before { width: 16px; height: 16px; background-size: 16px 16px; }

/* ---------- STEPS ---------- */
.steps { padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-sm); }
.steps h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 26px; padding: 0 0 var(--space-lg); align-items: start; }
.step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.step:not(:last-child)::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 23px; top: 46px; bottom: -4px; width: 1px; background: var(--line-strong); }
.step h3 { font-size: var(--fs-title); margin-bottom: 6px; padding-top: 9px; }
.step p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.num { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--clay); background: var(--bone); color: var(--clay); font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }
.num--sm { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 18px; }

/* ---------- DISCLOSURE: ACCORDION ---------- */
.accordion { margin: var(--space-xs) 0 6px; max-width: 80ch; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.acc-item { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.acc-item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 18px 24px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-title-sm); color: var(--ink); }
.acc-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.acc-item summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--clay); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }
.acc-item[open] summary::after { content: "\2013"; }
.acc-item summary:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.acc-item .acc-body { padding: 0 24px 20px; }
.acc-item .acc-body p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- DISCLOSURE: FAQ ---------- */
.band > .wrap > h2 { font-weight: 600; }
.faq-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); max-width: 80ch; }
.faq-item:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.faq-item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 24px; padding: 22px 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-title-sm); color: var(--ink); }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--clay); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "\2013"; }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.faq-item p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin: 0; padding: 0 0 24px; max-width: 72ch; }

/* ---------- BANDS ---------- */
.band { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.band .wrap { padding-top: var(--space-2xs); padding-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
/* feature band: light editorial panel, hairline-framed like .tint */
.band--feature { background: var(--card); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); }
.band--feature .wrap { padding-top: var(--section-md); padding-bottom: var(--section-md); }
.band--feature h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); color: var(--ink); max-width: 24ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.band--feature h2 em { color: var(--clay); }
.band--feature p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
/* statement keeps its display treatment (beats .band--feature p) */
.band--feature .statement { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); line-height: var(--lh-h3); color: var(--ink); }
.band--feature .statement em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clay); }
.band--feature .statement-sub { color: var(--muted); }
.tint { background: var(--card); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.band--center .wrap { text-align: center; }
/* About: the centred fees statement reads as a contained white card, not a band */
.band--feature.band--center { background: transparent; border: none; }
.band--feature.band--center .wrap { padding-top: var(--space-sm); }
.fee-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: var(--space-xl); text-align: left; }
.fee-box { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: var(--pad-box); }
.fee-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-title); line-height: var(--lh-h3); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); color: var(--ink); }
.fee-box p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- CONTENT BLOCK ---------- */
.block { padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-2xs); }
.block--tight { padding-top: var(--space-md); }
.block h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-sm); max-width: 26ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.block h2.wide { max-width: none; }
.block p { font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); max-width: 66ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.block .lead { font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 68ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.service-divider { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: var(--space-lg); padding-top: var(--space-2xs); }

/* =========================================================================
   SECTION LAYOUTS
   ========================================================================= */

/* prose intro */
.intro { padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-sm); }
.intro .wrap { text-align: center; }
.intro .lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.intro .prose p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* About split hero: portrait image on the left, intro beside it */
.split-hero { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--section-sm) var(--gutter) var(--space-2xs);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: stretch; }
.split-hero-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 440px; }
.split-hero-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split-hero-text h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: var(--lh-display); margin: var(--space-xs) 0 var(--space-md); }
.split-hero-text .lede { max-width: none; }
.lede { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem); line-height: var(--lh-snug); color: var(--ink); max-width: 42ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.lede-accent { display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--space-sm); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--clay); text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 6px; }
.prose p { font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); max-width: 64ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.intro-cta { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
/* about CTA reads cleaner without the underline rule (still turns clay on hover) */
.intro-cta .link { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

/* long-form article (insights posts): a centred reading column, a smaller hero
   title than a marketing page, and prose with room between sections */
.breadcrumb--article,
.detail-hero--article,
.block > .wrap--article { max-width: 44rem; }
.detail-hero--article h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: var(--lh-heading); max-width: 32ch; }
.detail-hero--article .sub { max-width: 64ch; }
.detail-hero--article .post-meta { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.prose h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-sm); line-height: var(--lh-heading); color: var(--ink); max-width: 42ch; margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-sm); }
.prose h3 { font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: var(--lh-snug); color: var(--ink); margin: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-2xs); }
.prose > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose a { color: var(--clay); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose { overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.prose ul { list-style: disc; margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm); padding-left: 1.4em; max-width: 64ch; }
.prose li { font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs); }
.prose li strong { color: var(--ink); }
.prose + .arrow-link { margin-top: var(--space-md); }

/* three-up value cards */
.card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.section-block { padding: var(--section-lg) 0 var(--space-md); }
.section-block--flush-top { padding-top: var(--space-md); }
/* the "who we are" block follows the stats band on the homepage; the band's own
   bottom padding is enough, so drop the doubled-up top gap */
.statement-band + .section-block { padding-top: var(--space-sm); padding-bottom: var(--space-2xs); }
.section-block h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: var(--lh-heading); max-width: 30ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.section-block .intro-text { color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; margin-top: var(--space-md); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--lh-loose); }
.section-block .link--ink { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }

/* founder feature: light editorial band with media */
.founder { background: var(--card); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.founder .wrap { padding-top: var(--section-sm); padding-bottom: var(--section-sm); }
.founder h2 { color: var(--ink); font-size: var(--fs-h2); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.founder h2 .wave { display: inline-block; width: 0.9em; height: 0.9em; margin-left: 0.15em; vertical-align: -0.08em; }
.founder h2 .wave svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; stroke: var(--clay); stroke-width: 1.6; fill: none; }
.founder-creds { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--ink); line-height: var(--lh-body); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.founder-creds .cred-star { font-style: normal; color: var(--clay); font-size: 1.25em; }
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 360px) 1fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: start; }
.founder-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border: none; color: var(--placeholder); background: var(--photo-standin); overflow: hidden; }
.founder-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: var(--lh-loose); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); max-width: 56ch; }
.founder-text .link--ink { display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--space-xs); }
/* home insights teaser: topic pills + article card grid */
.insights-home { padding: var(--section-md) 0 var(--space-sm); }
.founder + .insights-home { padding-top: var(--space-lg); }
.insights-home h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: var(--lh-heading); max-width: none; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.insight-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }
.insight-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.insight-thumb { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--photo-standin); }
.insight-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.insight-thumb:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.insight-body { padding-top: var(--space-sm); }
.insight-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-title-sm); line-height: var(--lh-h3); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.insight-card h3 a { color: var(--ink); }
.insight-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.insight-author { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.insight-date { font-size: var(--text-label-sm); color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: var(--track-wide); text-transform: uppercase; }
.insights-home .link--ink { display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--space-lg); }

/* bio (fixed photo column + text) */
.profile { padding: var(--section-md) 0 var(--space-lg); background: var(--card); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.profile .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: start; }
.profile .photo { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.profile h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs); }
.profile .role { font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-label); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.profile p { font-size: var(--text-body); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }

/* fees statement (in a band) */
.statement { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); line-height: var(--lh-h3); color: var(--ink); margin: 0 auto; }
.statement-sub { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 58ch; margin: 18px auto 0; }

/* statement + stats band (homepage) */
.statement-band { padding: var(--section-lg) 0 var(--space-lg); }
.statement-band .top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: start; }
.statement-band h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: var(--lh-heading); }
.statement-band .aside { font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--muted); line-height: var(--lh-loose); padding-top: 14px; }
.stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.stat { border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 30px 32px; }
.stat-value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--clay); }
.stat-label { margin-top: 14px; font-size: var(--text-label-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-label); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); }
.stat-note { margin-top: var(--space-lg); text-align: center; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-display); }

/* image beside a short statement, with a stat row beneath (home) */
.media-split { padding: var(--section-md) 0 var(--space-sm); }
.media-split .ms-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: stretch; }
.ms-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px; }
.ms-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 20% center; }
.ms-emblem { display: block; width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 230px); height: auto; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.ms-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; }
.ms-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); line-height: var(--lh-heading); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.media-split .stat-row { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.media-split + .section-block { padding-top: var(--space-md); }
.hero-dark + .section-block { padding-top: var(--section-md); }
/* home "who we are": statement text beside a column-capital illustration */
.who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: center; }
.who-text h2 { max-width: none; font-size: var(--fs-h2-sm); }
.who-text .intro-text { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.who-media { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.who-media img { width: clamp(240px, 34vw, 380px); height: auto; }
/* "why align counsel": icon feature list beside the office photo */
.adv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: stretch; }
.adv-item { margin-top: var(--space-md); max-width: 48ch; }
.adv-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.adv-head .icon-badge { margin-bottom: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.adv-head h3 { font-size: var(--fs-title-sm); margin: 0; }
.adv-item p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.adv-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 420px; }
.adv-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* services lead + feature/as-needed headers */
.lead-block { padding: var(--section-md) 0 var(--space-2xs); }
.section-block + .lead-block { padding-top: var(--section-sm); }
.lead-block .lead { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.3rem); line-height: var(--lh-heading); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.lead-block .lead em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clay); }
.lead-block .lead-sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 66ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.feature-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.way-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); }
.way-head-2 { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.way-title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-h3); }

/* service card grid + reveal arrow */
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.svc-arrow { position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 28px; width: 20px; height: 20px; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-4px); transition: opacity var(--ease), transform var(--ease); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 20px 20px; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23a8492e' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cline x1='5' y1='12' x2='19' y2='12'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='12 5 19 12 12 19'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.card--link:hover .svc-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.card--feature:hover .arrow-link .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* two ways to work: paired cards flanking a scales-of-justice emblem */
.two-ways { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); align-items: stretch; margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.way-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.way-eyebrow { font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-wide); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.way { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-md); min-height: 190px; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); border-radius: 14px; transition: transform var(--ease), background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease); }
.way-line { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem); line-height: var(--lh-h3); }
.way-arrow { font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; transition: transform var(--ease); }
.way:hover .way-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.way--filled { background: var(--clay); color: var(--on-clay); border: 1px solid var(--clay); }
.way--filled:hover { background: var(--clay-dark); border-color: var(--clay-dark); }
.way--outline { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--clay); color: var(--ink); }
.way--outline:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.two-ways + .link--ink { display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.emblem { align-self: center; color: var(--clay); }
.emblem svg, .emblem img { display: block; width: clamp(150px, 18vw, 220px); height: auto; }

/* practice areas: category-grouped service cards ('+' titles, '›' category rules) */
.practice { padding: var(--section-md) 0 var(--space-2xs); }
.practice h2, .industries h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: var(--lh-heading); }
.practice-cat { font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-wide); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clay); margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-sm); display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; }
.practice-cat::before { content: "\203A"; font-size: 1.25em; }
.practice h2 + .practice-cat { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.pcard { display: block; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 26px 30px; transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), background var(--ease); }
.pcard:hover { border-color: var(--clay); transform: translateY(-2px); background: #fff; }
.pcard h3 { position: relative; font-size: var(--fs-title); line-height: var(--lh-h3); margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 1.4em; }
.pcard h3::before { content: "+"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: var(--clay); font-weight: 400; }
.pcard p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
/* compact, title-only variant (e.g. the "browse our services" grid) */
.svc-grid--compact .pcard { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-grid--compact .pcard h3 { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* industries: photo tiles with a caption over a bottom gradient */
.industries { padding: var(--section-md) 0 var(--space-lg); }
.industries .industries-sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 72ch; margin-top: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.industry-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.industry-tile { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; border-radius: 14px; }
.industry-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.industry-tile::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,22,20,0.5) 0%, rgba(24,22,20,0.32) 42%, rgba(24,22,20,0.34) 100%); }
.industry-tile figcaption { position: absolute; z-index: 1; top: 0; left: 0; padding: 22px 24px; font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 19px); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.11em; line-height: 1.24; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }

/* two-up icon cards */
.pair2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; align-items: stretch; margin-top: var(--space-2xs); }
.pair2 .card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 1.6rem); margin: 0 0 12px; }
/* compact, clay-outlined scenario cards (icon + label in one row) */
.pair2--scenario .card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 22px; border-color: var(--clay); }
.pair2--scenario .card .icon-badge { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pair2--scenario .card h3 { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: var(--fs-title-sm); }

/* blog: featured + post grid */
.featured { padding: var(--section-sm) 0 0.625rem; }
.featured .inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr; gap: var(--gap-col); align-items: center; }
.featured .thumb { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.featured h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.featured h2 a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); color: var(--muted); max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.post-meta { font-size: var(--text-label-sm); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-label); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--placeholder); }
.featured .link--ink { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.featured.tint { margin-top: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--section-sm); }
.posts { padding: var(--section-lg) 0 var(--space-sm); }
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post .thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post h3 { font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs); padding: 22px 26px 0; }
.post h3 a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.post .excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-body); max-width: none; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0 26px; }
.post .post-meta { margin-top: auto; padding: 0 26px 24px; }

/* contact: two-up + form */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: var(--gap-col); padding: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-sm); align-items: start; }
.contact-grid .lede { max-width: 30ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); }
.method { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.method .val { font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--ink); line-height: var(--lh-snug); }
.method .val a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.cform { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 36px 34px; }
.cform h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs); }
.cform .form-note { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); line-height: var(--lh-body); }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field label .opt { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; padding: 13px 14px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--clay); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(168,73,46,0.12); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }
.contact-note { padding: 4px 0 var(--space-xs); }
.contact-note p { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); max-width: 78ch; line-height: var(--lh-body); }

/* ---------- CLOSING CTA ---------- */
.closing { background: var(--card); color: var(--ink); }
/* when a disclaimer follows, lift the CTA to the lighter surface so the
   sand-coloured disclaimer below reads as its own calm panel */
.closing:has(+ .disclaimer) { background: var(--card); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: var(--section-md); }
.closing .wrap { padding-top: var(--section-md); padding-bottom: var(--section-md); text-align: center; }
/* the lighter CTA (over a disclaimer) reads big on the pale surface — keep it more compact */
.closing:has(+ .disclaimer) .wrap { padding-top: var(--section-sm); padding-bottom: var(--section-sm); }
/* on the Services page the closing follows the lead-block; match the gap above
   it to the box rhythm within that section (space-sm + lead-block's space-2xs) */
.lead-block + .closing { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
/* About: founder band is white; its closing keeps the sand tone (like the homepage) */
.closing h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-sm); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.closing h2 em { color: var(--clay); }
.closing p { color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-loose); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto var(--space-md); }

/* ---------- DISCLAIMER & FOOTER ---------- */
.disclaimer { background: var(--card); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.disclaimer .wrap { padding-top: var(--space-md); padding-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.disclaimer p { font-size: var(--text-xs); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--muted); max-width: 80ch; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.site-footer { background: var(--card); color: var(--muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.site-footer .wrap { padding-top: var(--space-xl); padding-bottom: var(--space-xl); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.site-footer .foot-contact { text-align: right; line-height: var(--lh-body); }
.foot-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.foot-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.foot-legal a:hover { color: var(--clay); }

/* =========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .fee-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .split-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding-top: var(--space-md); }
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .founder-photo { max-width: 340px; }
  .insight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .featured .inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 26px; }
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .statement-band .top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .media-split .ms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .ms-media { min-height: 300px; }
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .adv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .adv-media { min-height: 320px; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  nav.site { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 14px; }
  nav.site .btn--ghost { display: none; }
  .navlinks { order: 3; flex-basis: 100%; gap: 14px 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .site-footer .foot-contact { text-align: left; }
  .check-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pair2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .profile .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .profile .photo { max-width: 280px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 38px; }
  .two-ways { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .emblem svg, .emblem img { width: 150px; }
  .card--feature { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .step { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .step .num, .num { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 17px; }
  .step:not(:last-child)::before { left: 19px; top: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-dark { min-height: clamp(420px, 58vh, 520px); justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-dark::after {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.32) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.14) 100%),
      radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .card--feature, .card--link, .svc-arrow, .arrow-link .arrow, .btn, .way, .way-arrow, .pcard { transition: none; }
}