/* =================================================================
   STUART NEWMAN — Royal Executive Identity
   Palette generated from the CAQA People royal chassis
   ================================================================= */

/* ---------- Fluid type scale ---------- */
:root{
  --t-xs: clamp(.72rem,.69rem + .15vw,.8rem);
  --t-sm: clamp(.82rem,.78rem + .2vw,.92rem);
  --t-base: clamp(1rem,.96rem + .2vw,1.08rem);
  --t-lg: clamp(1.15rem,1.05rem + .5vw,1.4rem);
  --t-xl: clamp(1.5rem,1.2rem + 1.4vw,2.3rem);
  --t-2xl: clamp(2.1rem,1.4rem + 3vw,3.7rem);
  --t-3xl: clamp(2.8rem,1.4rem + 5.5vw,6rem);
  --t-hero: clamp(3rem,1rem + 9vw,9.5rem);

  --s-1:.25rem; --s-2:.5rem; --s-3:.75rem; --s-4:1rem; --s-5:1.25rem;
  --s-6:1.5rem; --s-8:2rem; --s-10:2.5rem; --s-12:3rem; --s-16:4rem;
  --s-20:5rem; --s-24:6rem; --s-32:8rem; --s-40:10rem;

  --rad-sm:.3rem; --rad-md:.6rem; --rad-lg:1rem; --rad-xl:1.5rem; --rad-full:9999px;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-io:cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);

  --maxw:1320px;
  --gutter:clamp(1.25rem,5vw,4rem);

  --font-serif:'Fraunces','Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --font-sans:'Geist','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-mono:'Geist Mono','JetBrains Mono',monospace;
}

/* ---------- Theme: light & dark ---------- */
:root,[data-theme="light"]{
  --bg:#F5F2ED;            /* warm parchment */
  --bg-2:#EDE9E1;
  --surface:#FCFAF6;
  --ink:#101C42;           /* deep navy ink */
  --ink-2:#152552;
  --ink-soft:#1B2E63;
  --text:#141E36;
  --text-mute:#535D74;
  --text-faint:#98A0B0;
  --line:#DDD8CC;
  --line-2:#E7E2D7;
  --gold:#A88018;          /* champagne gold */
  --gold-2:#C9A23A;
  --gold-soft:#EFE4C4;
  --on-ink:#F5F2ED;
  --on-ink-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.66);
  /* Feature ('ink') sections — LIGHT theme: light surface, dark text */
  --ink-bg:#ECE8DE;            /* warm cream, distinct from page bg */
  --ink-bg-2:#E5E0D3;
  --ink-text:#141E36;
  --ink-text-mute:#535D74;
  --ink-line:rgba(20,30,54,.12);
  --ink-soft-2:rgba(20,30,54,.05);
  --ink-glow:rgba(168,128,24,.16);
  --sh-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(13,21,40,.07);
  --sh-md:0 14px 40px rgba(13,21,40,.10);
  --sh-lg:0 40px 90px rgba(13,21,40,.18);
}
[data-theme="dark"]{
  --bg:#0A1128;
  --bg-2:#0D1634;
  --surface:#122048;
  --ink:#070D21;
  --ink-2:#0D1634;
  --ink-soft:#172958;
  --text:#E9EBF0;
  --text-mute:#9AA4B8;
  --text-faint:#5C687F;
  --line:#24356E;
  --line-2:#1D2B5C;
  --gold:#D6B156;
  --gold-2:#E4C97E;
  --gold-soft:#1C2A4A;
  --on-ink:#F5F2ED;
  --on-ink-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.66);
  /* Feature ('ink') sections — DARK theme: stay dark */
  --ink-bg:#070D21;
  --ink-bg-2:#0D1634;
  --ink-text:#F5F2ED;
  --ink-text-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.66);
  --ink-line:rgba(245,242,237,.12);
  --ink-soft-2:rgba(245,242,237,.06);
  --ink-glow:rgba(168,128,24,.2);
  --sh-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --sh-md:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --sh-lg:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){
  :root:not([data-theme]){
    --bg:#0A1128;--bg-2:#0D1634;--surface:#122048;--ink:#070D21;--ink-2:#0D1634;--ink-soft:#172958;
    --text:#E9EBF0;--text-mute:#9AA4B8;--text-faint:#5C687F;--line:#24356E;--line-2:#1D2B5C;
    --gold:#D6B156;--gold-2:#E4C97E;--gold-soft:#1C2A4A;--on-ink:#F5F2ED;--on-ink-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.66);
    --ink-bg:#070D21;--ink-bg-2:#0D1634;--ink-text:#F5F2ED;--ink-text-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.66);
    --ink-line:rgba(245,242,237,.12);--ink-soft-2:rgba(245,242,237,.06);--ink-glow:rgba(168,128,24,.2);
    --sh-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.5);--sh-md:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);--sh-lg:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  }
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;}
html.lenis,html.lenis body{height:auto}
.lenis.lenis-smooth{scroll-behavior:auto!important}
body{
  min-height:100dvh;background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:var(--t-base);line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:clip;transition:background .5s var(--ease),color .5s var(--ease);
}
img,svg,video{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;color:inherit;font:inherit}
ul{list-style:none}
input,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:#fff}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:var(--rad-sm)}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.shell{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gutter)}
.shell--narrow{max-width:780px}
.shell--mid{max-width:1080px}
section{position:relative}
.pad{padding-block:clamp(var(--s-12),6vw,var(--s-24))}
.pad-sm{padding-block:clamp(var(--s-10),5vw,var(--s-20))}

.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:var(--t-xs);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.7}
.eyebrow.is-center::after{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.7}

.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:var(--t-sm);
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;padding:1rem 1.9rem;border-radius:var(--rad-full);white-space:nowrap;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease)}
.btn svg{transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn--gold{background:var(--gold);color:#1A1206}
.btn--gold:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(168,128,24,.35)}
.btn--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ink-text)}
.btn--ink:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md)}
.btn--line{border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--text)}
.btn--line:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}
.btn--ghost-light{border:1px solid var(--ink-line);color:var(--ink-text)}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-2)}

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
.preloader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:var(--ink);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--ink-text)}
.preloader__inner{text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
.preloader__mark{color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:var(--s-6);display:flex;justify-content:center}
.preloader__name{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,6vw,4rem);line-height:1;overflow:hidden}
.preloader__name span{display:inline-block}
.preloader__bar{margin-top:var(--s-8);width:min(46vw,280px);height:2px;background:var(--ink-line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-inline:auto}
.preloader__bar i{position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left}
.preloader__pct{margin-top:var(--s-4);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ink-text-mute)}

/* ---------- Custom cursor ---------- */
.cursor{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:var(--rad-full);background:var(--gold);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:9000;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);mix-blend-mode:normal}
.cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--rad-full);
  border:1px solid var(--gold);pointer-events:none;z-index:8999;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:width .3s var(--ease),height .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s}
.cursor-ring.is-hover{width:64px;height:64px;background:rgba(168,128,24,.12);border-color:transparent}
@media (hover:none),(max-width:900px){.cursor,.cursor-ring{display:none}}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),background .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.nav.is-hidden{transform:translateY(-105%)}
.nav.is-solid{background:color-mix(in oklab,var(--bg) 82%,transparent);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
/* Transparent nav over dark hero: force light text until scrolled (desktop) */
@media (min-width:1001px){
  .nav:not(.is-solid){--text:var(--on-ink);--text-mute:var(--on-ink-mute);--line:var(--ink-line)}
  .nav:not(.is-solid) .brand__tx b{color:var(--ink-text)}
  .nav:not(.is-solid) .menu a{color:var(--ink-text-mute)}
  .nav:not(.is-solid) .menu a:hover,.nav:not(.is-solid) .menu a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ink-text)}
  .nav:not(.is-solid) .brand__tx span{color:var(--ink-text-mute)}
}
/* Mobile: brand always readable over dark hero */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .nav:not(.is-solid) .brand__tx b{color:var(--ink-text)}
  .nav:not(.is-solid) .iconbtn,.nav:not(.is-solid) .burger{color:var(--ink-text-mute);border-color:var(--ink-line)}
}
.nav__row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:84px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem}
.brand__mk{color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.brand__tx b{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1;display:block;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.brand__tx span{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-mute);display:block;margin-top:4px}
.menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(.4rem,1.5vw,1.6rem)}
.menu a{font-size:var(--t-sm);font-weight:500;color:var(--text-mute);position:relative;padding:.5rem .2rem;transition:color .3s var(--ease)}
.menu a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:.2rem;right:.2rem;bottom:.15rem;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.menu a:hover,.menu a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--text)}
.menu a:hover::after,.menu a[aria-current="page"]::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.nav__act{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}
.iconbtn{width:42px;height:42px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:var(--rad-full);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--text-mute);transition:color .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s}
.iconbtn:hover{color:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
.burger{display:none}
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .menu{position:fixed;inset:84px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;background:var(--surface);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:var(--s-4) var(--gutter) var(--s-10);gap:0;
    transform:translateY(-130%);transition:transform .55s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);z-index:-1}
  .menu.is-open{transform:translateY(0)}
  .menu a{padding:var(--s-4) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:var(--t-lg);font-family:var(--font-serif)}
  .menu .btn{margin-top:var(--s-5);justify-content:center;white-space:nowrap}
  .burger{display:grid}
  .brand__tx span{display:none}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;background:var(--ink-bg);color:var(--ink-text);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-top:84px}
.hero__bgimg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero__bgimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;opacity:var(--hero-img-op,.32);filter:grayscale(.2) contrast(1.05)}
.hero__bgimg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,var(--ink-bg) 30%,color-mix(in oklab,var(--ink-bg) 55%,transparent) 60%,transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 80% 10%,var(--ink-glow),transparent 60%)}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-block:clamp(var(--s-16),8vh,var(--s-24))}
.hero__eyebrow{color:var(--gold-2)}
.hero h1{font-size:var(--t-hero);font-weight:400;margin:var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-8);max-width:16ch}
.hero h1 .ln{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.hero h1 .ln>span{display:inline-block}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.hero__lead{font-size:var(--t-lg);color:var(--ink-text-mute);max-width:48ch;line-height:1.55}
.hero__roles{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin:var(--s-10) 0 var(--s-10);max-width:60ch}
.chip{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.06em;padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--rad-full);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-line);color:var(--ink-text-mute)}
.hero__cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--s-4)}
.hero__scroll{position:absolute;bottom:var(--s-8);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-text-mute);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.hero__scroll i{width:1px;height:42px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);display:block;animation:scrolline 2s var(--ease-io) infinite}
@keyframes scrolline{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}45%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}55%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee{background:var(--ink-bg);color:var(--ink-text);border-block:1px solid var(--ink-line);overflow:hidden;padding-block:var(--s-5)}
.marquee__track{display:flex;gap:var(--s-12);white-space:nowrap;width:max-content;animation:marq 32s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee span{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:var(--t-lg);color:var(--ink-text-mute);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--s-12)}
.marquee span::after{content:"✦";color:var(--gold);font-style:normal;font-size:.7em}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------- Section heads ---------- */
.head{max-width:62ch}
.head.is-center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.head h2{font-size:var(--t-2xl);margin-top:var(--s-5);font-weight:400}
.head h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.head p{color:var(--text-mute);font-size:var(--t-lg);margin-top:var(--s-5);line-height:1.55}
.mb-head{margin-bottom:clamp(var(--s-8),4vw,var(--s-12))}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.stat{padding:clamp(var(--s-8),4vw,var(--s-12)) var(--s-5);border-right:1px solid var(--line);text-align:center}
.stat:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat b{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:var(--t-2xl);color:var(--gold);display:block;line-height:1;font-weight:400}
.stat span{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-mute);margin-top:var(--s-4);display:block}
@media (max-width:760px){.stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.stat:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.stat:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}}

/* ---------- Split (about) ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.92fr 1.08fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center}
.split.is-rev .split__media{order:2}
.split__media{position:relative}
.split__media .ph{overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--rad-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-md)}
.split__media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;will-change:transform}
.split__tag{position:absolute;bottom:-20px;right:-16px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--rad-md);padding:var(--s-4) var(--s-5);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.split__tag b{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--gold);display:block;line-height:1}
.split__tag span{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-mute)}
.split h2{font-size:var(--t-xl);margin:var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-5);font-weight:400}
.split>div:last-child p{max-width:58ch}
.split h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.split p{color:var(--text-mute)}.split p+p{margin-top:var(--s-4)}
@media (max-width:860px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.split.is-rev .split__media{order:0}.split__tag{right:auto;left:16px}}

/* ---------- Feature cards ---------- */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--s-6)}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:var(--s-6)}
@media(max-width:900px){.grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.fcard{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-8);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.fcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.fcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md);border-color:transparent}
.fcard:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.fcard__n{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--gold)}
.fcard h3{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--t-lg);margin:var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-3);letter-spacing:0}
.fcard p{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute)}
.fcard__meta{margin-top:var(--s-5);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);color:var(--text-faint);letter-spacing:.06em}
.fcard__tag{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- Quote band ---------- */
.qband{background:var(--ink-bg);color:var(--ink-text);text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
.qband::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% -10%,var(--ink-glow),transparent 60%)}
.qband blockquote{position:relative;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:var(--t-2xl);font-weight:400;
  max-width:20ch;margin-inline:auto;line-height:1.2}
.qband blockquote .mk{font-size:5rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:.4;display:block;margin-bottom:var(--s-5)}
.qband cite{display:block;margin-top:var(--s-8);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-style:normal;font-size:var(--t-xs);
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-2)}

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.tl{position:relative;max-width:840px;margin-inline:auto}
.tl::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:9px;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:1.5px;background:var(--line)}
.tl__line{position:absolute;left:9px;top:8px;width:1.5px;background:var(--gold);height:0}
.tli{position:relative;padding-left:var(--s-12);padding-bottom:var(--s-10)}
.tli:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tli::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:5px;width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:var(--rad-full);
  background:var(--bg);border:2px solid var(--gold);z-index:2;transition:background .4s,transform .4s}
.tli__yr{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--gold)}
.tli h3{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--t-base);margin:var(--s-2) 0 var(--s-2)}
.tli .org{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);font-size:var(--t-base);margin-bottom:var(--s-2)}
.tli p{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute)}

/* ---------- Credentials boxes ---------- */
.cbox{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-8)}
.cbox h3{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--t-lg);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:var(--s-5)}
.cbox h3 svg{color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.cbox li{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);padding-left:1.4rem;position:relative;padding-block:.35rem}
.cbox li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.95rem;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:var(--rad-full);background:var(--gold)}
.cbox li b{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- Magazine grid ---------- */
.mags{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--s-5)}
@media(max-width:900px){.mags{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.mag{border-radius:var(--rad-md);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}
.mag:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.mag img{aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;width:100%}
.mag figcaption{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);color:var(--text-mute);padding:var(--s-3);text-align:center;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ---------- Gallery (masonry) ---------- */
.gal{columns:3;column-gap:var(--s-5)}
@media(max-width:820px){.gal{columns:2}}@media(max-width:500px){.gal{columns:1}}
.gal figure{margin-bottom:var(--s-5);break-inside:avoid;border-radius:var(--rad-md);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
.gal img{width:100%;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.gal figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.svc{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-8);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--gold)}
.svc__ic{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:var(--rad-md);background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:var(--s-5)}
.svc h3{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--t-lg);margin-bottom:var(--s-3)}
.svc>p{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute)}
.svc ul{margin-top:var(--s-4);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--s-3)}
.svc li{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);padding-left:1.5rem;position:relative}
.svc li::before{content:"→";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.tcard{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-8)}
.tcard .stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.2em;margin-bottom:var(--s-4)}
.tcard p{font-size:var(--t-base);line-height:1.6}
.tcard .by{margin-top:var(--s-6);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem}
.tcard .av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--rad-full);background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.2rem}
.tcard .nm{font-weight:600;font-size:var(--t-sm)}
.tcard .rl{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);color:var(--text-mute);letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ---------- Page hero (interior) ---------- */
.phero{background:var(--ink-bg);color:var(--ink-text);overflow:hidden;padding-top:84px}
.phero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 90% at 88% 20%,var(--ink-glow),transparent 60%)}
.phero__in{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-block:clamp(var(--s-12),7vh,var(--s-20));max-width:60ch}
.crumb{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ink-text-mute);margin-bottom:var(--s-6)}
.crumb a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.phero h1{font-size:var(--t-3xl);font-weight:400;margin:var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-5)}
.phero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.phero p{font-size:var(--t-lg);color:var(--ink-text-mute);line-height:1.5}
.phero .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-2)}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta{background:var(--ink-bg);color:var(--ink-text);text-align:center;overflow:hidden;position:relative;z-index:1;padding-bottom:calc(clamp(var(--s-12),6vw,var(--s-24)) + clamp(70px,8vw,150px))}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 50% 130%,var(--ink-glow),transparent 60%)}
.cta__in{position:relative;z-index:2}
.cta h2{font-size:var(--t-2xl);font-weight:400}
.cta h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.cta p{color:var(--ink-text-mute);max-width:54ch;margin:var(--s-5) auto var(--s-10);font-size:var(--t-lg)}
.cta__btns{display:flex;gap:var(--s-4);justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---------- Footer (half-oval, layered) ---------- */
/* Negative top margin pulls footer up so the concave dome eats into the section above (no white gap) */
.foot{position:relative;margin-top:calc(-1 * clamp(60px,7vw,130px));background:transparent;
  color:rgba(245,242,237,.6);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.foot a{color:rgba(245,242,237,.6)}
/* The body layer that holds the gradient + content, shaped by the dome above it */
.foot__body{position:relative;background:radial-gradient(130% 90% at 50% -10%, #15214E 0%, #0E1834 45%, #070D1E 100%);
  padding-top:clamp(var(--s-8),4vw,var(--s-16))}

/* Layer 1: smooth concave half-oval top edge */
.foot__dome{position:relative;width:100%;height:clamp(60px,7vw,130px);line-height:0;z-index:1}
.foot__dome svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%}
.foot__dome path{fill:#15214E}

/* Layer 2: ambient gold glow orbs */
.foot__orbs{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.foot__orbs span{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(70px);opacity:.5}
.foot__orbs span:nth-child(1){width:420px;height:420px;left:-80px;bottom:-120px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(168,128,24,.45),transparent 70%)}
.foot__orbs span:nth-child(2){width:360px;height:360px;right:-60px;top:40px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(40,70,130,.5),transparent 70%)}

/* Layer 3: oversized monogram watermark */
.foot__monogram{position:absolute;right:-3%;bottom:-8%;z-index:0;color:rgba(201,162,58,.05);pointer-events:none}
.foot__monogram svg{width:clamp(280px,38vw,560px);height:auto}

.foot__body>.shell,.foot__body>.foot__grid,.foot__body>.foot__bot{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* Floating glass CTA card (overlaps section above) */
.foot__cta-card{position:relative;margin-top:calc(-1 * clamp(var(--s-10),5vw,var(--s-16)));margin-bottom:clamp(var(--s-10),4vw,var(--s-16));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:var(--s-8);flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:clamp(var(--s-6),3vw,var(--s-10)) clamp(var(--s-6),3.5vw,var(--s-12));
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(245,242,237,.09),rgba(245,242,237,.03));
  border:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.16);border-radius:var(--rad-xl);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(245,242,237,.12)}
.foot__cta-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:var(--rad-xl);padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(201,162,58,.55),transparent 45%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.foot__cta-card .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-2)}
.foot__cta-h{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;color:#F5F2ED;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.5rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-top:var(--s-3);line-height:1.08;max-width:20ch}
.foot__cta-h em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.foot__cta-sub{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:rgba(245,242,237,.6);margin-top:var(--s-3);max-width:42ch}
.foot__cta-act{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:var(--s-4)}
.foot__phone{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-sm);
  color:rgba(245,242,237,.8);letter-spacing:.04em;transition:color .3s}
.foot__phone svg{color:var(--gold-2)} .foot__phone:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}

/* Columns */
.foot__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:clamp(var(--s-8),4vw,var(--s-12));
  padding-bottom:var(--s-12);align-items:start}
.foot__brandcol .brand__mk{color:var(--gold)}
.foot__brandcol .brand__tx b{color:#F5F2ED} .foot__brandcol .brand__tx span{color:rgba(245,242,237,.55)}
.foot__blurb{font-size:var(--t-sm);margin-top:var(--s-5);max-width:42ch;line-height:1.65}
.foot__soc{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:var(--s-6)}
.foot__soc a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--rad-full);background:rgba(245,242,237,.05);border:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.14);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:rgba(245,242,237,.7);transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,background .3s,transform .3s}
.foot__soc a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);background:rgba(168,128,24,.14);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.foot h4{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.18em;margin-bottom:var(--s-5)}
.foot__col ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--s-3)}
.foot__col a{font-size:var(--t-sm);transition:color .3s,padding-left .3s}
.foot__col a:hover{color:#F5F2ED;padding-left:5px}
.foot__info ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--s-4)}
.foot__info li{font-size:var(--t-sm);line-height:1.5;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.foot__info .lbl{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,242,237,.4)}
.foot__info a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.foot__bot{border-top:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.1);padding-block:var(--s-6);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--s-4);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(245,242,237,.5)}
.foot__roles{color:rgba(245,242,237,.5)}
.foot__top{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;color:rgba(245,242,237,.7);border:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.18);
  padding:.5rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--rad-full);transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,transform .3s}
.foot__top:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.foot__top svg{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)} .foot__top:hover svg{transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media(max-width:900px){.foot__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.foot__brandcol{grid-column:1/-1}.foot__cta-card{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}
@media(max-width:560px){.foot__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.foot__bot{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:var(--s-4)}.foot__roles{order:3}}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.cgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
@media(max-width:860px){.cgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.citem{display:flex;gap:var(--s-4);padding:var(--s-5) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.citem .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:var(--rad-md);background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--gold);display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.citem h4{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-mute);margin-bottom:3px}
.citem a,.citem p{font-size:var(--t-base);font-weight:500}
.fcard-form{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:clamp(var(--s-6),4vw,var(--s-10))}
.fld{margin-bottom:var(--s-5)}
.fld label{display:block;font-size:var(--t-sm);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:var(--s-2)}
.fld input,.fld textarea{width:100%;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-md);background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);transition:border-color .3s}
.fld input:focus,.fld textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- Reveal primitives (JS-driven, no CLS) ---------- */
[data-rise]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
[data-rise].in{opacity:1;transform:none}
[data-fade]{opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease)}
[data-fade].in{opacity:1}
.line-mask{overflow:hidden}
.line-mask>*{display:block;transform:translateY(110%);transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.line-mask.in>*{transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}
  [data-rise],[data-fade],.line-mask>*{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  .preloader{display:none!important}
}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0)}
/* cq-audit-15jul: readability fixes - deep antique gold for text on cream (light gold kept on navy), ink text on gold buttons, ticker gets its own solid band above the footer dome */
body .eyebrow, body .hero__eyebrow, body .phero .eyebrow, body .hero h1 em, body .head h2 em,
body .split h2 em, body .phero h1 em, body h3 em, body cite, body .fcard__n{color:#6E5514}
body .foot .eyebrow, body .foot em, body .foot cite, body .foot__cta .eyebrow,
body .foot__cta-card .eyebrow, body .foot__cta em, body .foot__cta-card em{color:#C9A23A}
.btn--gold{color:#141E36 !important}
#cqTickerMount{position:relative;z-index:6;background:#F5F2ED;border-top:1px solid #E4DFD3}

/* ================================================================
   ss-royal-15jul — Royal Premium Executive layer
   Mega menu · royal hero · gallery · credential library · logo wall
   ================================================================ */

/* ---------- Mega menu ---------- */
.mm-it{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
.mm-top,.mm-it>a{font-size:var(--t-sm);font-weight:500;color:var(--text-mute);position:relative;padding:.5rem .2rem;transition:color .3s var(--ease);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;white-space:nowrap}
.mm-top svg{transition:transform .35s var(--ease);opacity:.7}
.mm-it>a::after,.mm-top::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:.2rem;right:.2rem;bottom:.15rem;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.mm-it>a:hover,.mm-it>a[aria-current="page"],.mm-top:hover,.mm-has.is-here .mm-top{color:var(--text)}
.mm-it>a:hover::after,.mm-it>a[aria-current="page"]::after,.mm-top:hover::after,.mm-has.is-here .mm-top::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.mm-panel{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,10px);min-width:372px;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,#18265A 0%,#101C42 60%,#0a1220 100%);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.32);
  border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:.6rem;box-shadow:0 34px 80px rgba(6,11,30,.55),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(245,242,237,.06);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease),visibility .3s;z-index:400}
.mm-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-11px;left:0;right:0;height:12px}
.mm-panel__hd{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C9A23A;
  padding:.65rem .9rem .55rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.22);margin-bottom:.35rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.mm-panel__hd::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(201,162,58,.45),transparent)}
.mm-lnk{display:block;padding:.72rem .9rem;border-radius:var(--rad-md);transition:background .25s var(--ease);min-height:0!important}
.mm-lnk+.mm-lnk{border-top:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.06)}
.mm-lnk:hover,.mm-lnk:focus-visible{background:rgba(201,162,58,.1)}
.mm-lnk b{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.8rem;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.02rem;color:#F5F2ED;letter-spacing:.01em}
.mm-lnk b::after{content:"\2192";font-family:var(--font-sans);color:#C9A23A;font-size:.85rem;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s}
.mm-lnk:hover b::after{opacity:1;transform:none}
.mm-lnk span{display:block;font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(245,242,237,.62);margin-top:.15rem;line-height:1.45}
.mm-lnk i{display:inline-block;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C9A23A;margin-top:.4rem}
@media (hover:hover) and (min-width:1001px){
  .mm-has:hover .mm-panel,.mm-has:focus-within .mm-panel{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translate(-50%,0)}
  .mm-has:hover .mm-top svg,.mm-has:focus-within .mm-top svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
  .mm-has:last-of-type:hover .mm-panel,.mm-has:last-of-type:focus-within .mm-panel{transform:translate(0,0)}
}
.mm-has.open .mm-panel{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translate(-50%,0)}
.mm-has.open .mm-top svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.mm-has:last-of-type .mm-panel{left:auto;right:-14px;transform:translate(0,10px)}
.mm-has:last-of-type.open .mm-panel{transform:translate(0,0)}
@media (min-width:1001px) and (max-width:1240px){
  .mm-top,.mm-it>a{font-size:.8rem}
  .menu{gap:clamp(.3rem,1vw,1rem)}
}
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .menu.mm{max-height:calc(100dvh - 128px);overflow:auto}
  .mm-it{display:block}
  .mm-it>a,.mm-top{display:flex;width:100%;padding:var(--s-4) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:var(--t-lg);font-family:var(--font-serif);color:var(--text)}
  .mm-top{pointer-events:none}
  .mm-top svg{display:none}
  .mm-it>a::after,.mm-top::after{display:none}
  .mm-panel{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;min-width:0;
    background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:0;padding:0 0 var(--s-3) var(--s-4)}
  .mm-panel__hd{display:none}
  .mm-lnk{padding:.55rem 0;border-radius:0}
  .mm-lnk+.mm-lnk{border-top:none}
  .mm-lnk b{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text)}
  .mm-lnk b::after{display:none}
  .mm-lnk span{color:var(--text-mute)}
  .mm-lnk i{color:#6E5514}
  .mm-lnk:hover,.mm-lnk:focus-visible{background:none}
}

/* ---------- Royal hero ---------- */
.hero--royal{isolation:isolate}
.hero--royal .hero__bgimg img{opacity:.55;filter:none;object-position:center}
.hero--royal .hero__bgimg::after{background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(8,13,26,.88) 22%,rgba(8,13,26,.55) 55%,rgba(8,13,26,.25) 100%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 82% 8%,rgba(168,128,24,.22),transparent 62%)}
.hero__vid{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.4s var(--ease)}
.hero__vid.is-live{opacity:.55}
[data-theme="light"] .hero--royal,[data-theme="dark"] .hero--royal{--ink-bg:#101C42;--ink-text:#F5F2ED;--ink-text-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.66);--ink-line:rgba(245,242,237,.16);--ink-glow:rgba(168,128,24,.2)}
.hero__seal{position:absolute;right:clamp(1rem,6vw,5.5rem);bottom:clamp(4.5rem,11vh,7.5rem);z-index:3;width:clamp(92px,10.5vw,150px);aspect-ratio:1;
  border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.55);box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(6,11,30,.55),0 0 0 7px rgba(201,162,58,.12);opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:sealIn 1.2s var(--ease) 1.9s forwards}
@keyframes sealIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hero__seal img,.hero__seal video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero__seal video{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.2s var(--ease)}
.hero__seal video.is-live{opacity:1}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero__seal{display:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero__seal{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ---------- Royal band (interior cinematic strip) ---------- */
.rband{position:relative;background:#101C42;color:#F5F2ED;overflow:hidden}
.rband__media{position:absolute;inset:0}
.rband__media img,.rband__media video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.5}
.rband__media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,13,26,.85),rgba(8,13,26,.35))}
.rband__in{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-block:clamp(var(--s-12),8vw,var(--s-20))}

/* ---------- Expertise / capability cards ---------- */
.xcard{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-8);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.xcard::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#6E5514,#C9A23A);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.xcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md);border-color:transparent}
.xcard:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.xcard__ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:var(--rad-md);background:var(--gold-soft);color:#6E5514;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:var(--s-5)}
.xcard h3{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--t-lg);margin-bottom:var(--s-3);letter-spacing:0}
.xcard p{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute)}
.cap{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid #6E5514;border-radius:var(--rad-md);padding:var(--s-8);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease)}
.cap:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md)}
.cap h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:var(--t-xl);margin-bottom:var(--s-3)}
.cap p{color:var(--text-mute);font-size:var(--t-base);line-height:1.65}
.cap .cap__x{margin-top:var(--s-5);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.1em}
.cap .cap__x a{color:#6E5514;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(110,85,20,.4);padding-bottom:1px;min-height:0!important}
.cap .cap__x a:hover{border-color:#6E5514}

/* ---------- Experience: rich timeline ---------- */
.tli__body{margin-top:var(--s-3)}
.tli__body h4{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6E5514;margin:var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-2)}
.tli__body li{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);position:relative;padding-left:1.2rem;padding-block:.2rem}
.tli__body li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.72rem;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:#6E5514}

/* ---------- Degree cards ---------- */
.deg{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-6) var(--s-6) var(--s-5);position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease)}
.deg:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md);border-color:rgba(168,128,24,.55)}
.deg__lv{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6E5514;display:block;margin-bottom:var(--s-3)}
.deg h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:var(--t-lg);letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.25}
.deg p{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);margin-top:var(--s-2)}
.deg--hero{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#18265A,#101C42 70%);border-color:rgba(201,162,58,.4);color:#F5F2ED}
.deg--hero h3{color:#F5F2ED}
.deg--hero .deg__lv{color:#C9A23A}
.deg--hero p{color:rgba(245,242,237,.66)}
.grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--s-5)}
@media(max-width:1100px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Credential hub tiles ---------- */
.vaults{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--s-6)}
@media(max-width:900px){.vaults{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.vault{display:block;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#18265A,#101C42 65%);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.35);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);
  padding:var(--s-8);color:#F5F2ED;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.vault:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(6,11,30,.4);border-color:rgba(201,162,58,.7)}
.vault__n{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:var(--t-2xl);color:#C9A23A;line-height:1}
.vault h3{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--t-lg);margin:var(--s-4) 0 var(--s-2);letter-spacing:0;color:#F5F2ED}
.vault p{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:rgba(245,242,237,.66)}
.vault .go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;margin-top:var(--s-5);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C9A23A}
.vault .go svg{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.vault:hover .go svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* ---------- Credential library lists ---------- */
.libgrp{margin-bottom:clamp(var(--s-10),4vw,var(--s-16))}
.libgrp>h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:var(--t-xl);display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:var(--s-4);margin-bottom:var(--s-6)}
.libgrp>h3 .n{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.14em;color:#6E5514}
.libgrp>h3::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),transparent);align-self:center}
.liblist{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.5rem var(--s-6)}
@media(max-width:1000px){.liblist{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.liblist{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.liblist li{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);padding:.42rem 0 .42rem 1.35rem;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);line-height:1.45}
.liblist li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:.1rem;top:.98rem;width:5px;height:5px;transform:rotate(45deg);background:#A88018}
.libnote{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);font-style:italic;border-left:3px solid #A88018;padding:var(--s-3) var(--s-5);background:var(--surface);border-radius:0 var(--rad-md) var(--rad-md) 0;margin-top:var(--s-6)}

/* ---------- ISO table ---------- */
.isowrap{border-radius:var(--rad-lg);overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
.isotbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:var(--surface)}
.isotbl th{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6E5514;text-align:left;padding:1rem 1.2rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg-2)}
.isotbl td{padding:.9rem 1.2rem;font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text-mute);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.isotbl tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}
.isotbl td:first-child{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:var(--t-base);color:var(--text);white-space:nowrap}
.isotbl .badge{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6E5514;border:1px solid rgba(110,85,20,.4);padding:.28rem .7rem;border-radius:var(--rad-full);white-space:nowrap}

/* ---------- Continuing-education index ---------- */
.ribbon{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--s-4);align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#18265A,#101C42 70%);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.4);border-radius:var(--rad-lg);padding:var(--s-6) var(--s-8);color:#F5F2ED}
.ribbon b{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:var(--t-xl);color:#C9A23A}
.ribbon span{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:rgba(245,242,237,.7)}
.searchbar{position:sticky;top:128px;z-index:90;background:color-mix(in oklab,var(--bg) 92%,transparent);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);padding-block:var(--s-4);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.searchbar .in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-full);padding:.35rem .6rem .35rem 1.3rem;max-width:640px;margin-inline:auto;transition:border-color .3s}
.searchbar .in:focus-within{border-color:#A88018}
.searchbar svg{color:#6E5514;flex-shrink:0}
.searchbar input{flex:1;border:none;background:none;padding:.55rem 0;font-size:var(--t-base);min-height:0!important;min-width:0}
.searchbar input:focus{outline:none}
.searchbar .cnt{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.1em;color:#6E5514;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:.8rem}
.lib-empty{display:none;text-align:center;color:var(--text-mute);font-style:italic;padding:var(--s-16) 0}
.lib.is-empty .lib-empty{display:block}

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gwall{columns:4;column-gap:var(--s-4)}
@media(max-width:1100px){.gwall{columns:3}}
@media(max-width:760px){.gwall{columns:2}}
@media(max-width:430px){.gwall{columns:1}}
.gph{margin-bottom:var(--s-4);break-inside:avoid;position:relative;border-radius:var(--rad-sm);overflow:hidden;cursor:zoom-in;
  border:1px solid rgba(168,128,24,.4);background:#101C42;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);padding:0;display:block;width:100%;text-align:left}
.gph::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:9px;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.5);z-index:2;pointer-events:none;transition:inset .5s var(--ease),opacity .5s}
.gph img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;filter:grayscale(.32) sepia(.14) contrast(1.05) brightness(.97) saturate(.92);
  transition:filter .7s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.gph:hover img,.gph:focus-visible img{filter:none;transform:scale(1.045)}
.gph:hover::before{inset:5px;opacity:.85}
.gph__n{position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:9px;z-index:2;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.22em;color:rgba(245,242,237,.85);
  text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(8,13,26,.9);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s}
.gph:hover .gph__n{opacity:1}

/* ---------- Lightbox ---------- */
.lbx{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1000;background:rgba(8,13,26,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.lbx.on{display:flex}
.lbx img{max-width:min(92vw,1100px);max-height:82vh;width:auto;height:auto;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.5);border-radius:var(--rad-sm);box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.lbx__cap{position:absolute;bottom:clamp(1rem,4vh,2.2rem);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.2em;color:#C9A23A}
.lbx button{position:absolute;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.5);color:#F5F2ED;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(13,21,40,.7);transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,background .3s;z-index:2}
.lbx button:hover{border-color:#C9A23A;color:#C9A23A;background:rgba(13,21,40,.95)}
.lbx__x{top:clamp(1rem,4vh,2rem);right:clamp(1rem,3vw,2rem)}
.lbx__p{left:clamp(.5rem,2.5vw,2rem);top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.lbx__nx{right:clamp(.5rem,2.5vw,2rem);top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
@media(max-width:640px){.lbx__p,.lbx__nx{top:auto;bottom:4.6rem;transform:none}.lbx__p{left:calc(50% - 64px)}.lbx__nx{right:calc(50% - 64px)}.lbx__cap{bottom:1.4rem}}

/* ---------- Portrait mosaic (home teaser) ---------- */
.mosaic{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:150px;grid-auto-flow:dense;gap:var(--s-4)}
.mosaic .gph{margin:0;height:100%}
.mosaic .gph img{height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(1){grid-row:span 3}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(2){grid-row:span 2}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(3){grid-row:span 3}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(4){grid-row:span 2}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(5){grid-row:span 2}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(6){grid-row:span 3}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(7){grid-row:span 2}
.mosaic .gph:nth-child(8){grid-row:span 3}
@media(max-width:820px){.mosaic{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);grid-auto-rows:130px}}

/* ---------- Brand logo wall ---------- */
.lwall{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#18265A,#101C42 70%);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.35);border-radius:var(--rad-xl);
  padding:clamp(var(--s-8),4vw,var(--s-16))}
.lwall__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--s-4)}
@media(max-width:1000px){.lwall__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.lwall__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.lwall__cell{display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(245,242,237,.04);border:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.09);border-radius:var(--rad-md);
  padding:var(--s-6) var(--s-5);min-height:104px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease)}
.lwall__cell:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(201,162,58,.5);background:rgba(201,162,58,.07)}
.lwall__cell img{max-height:44px;width:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;opacity:.92}
.lwall__hd{color:#F5F2ED;margin-bottom:var(--s-8)}
.lwall__hd h2{font-size:var(--t-2xl);font-weight:400;margin-top:var(--s-4)}
.lwall__hd p{color:rgba(245,242,237,.66);margin-top:var(--s-4);max-width:60ch}
body .lwall__hd .eyebrow,body .lwall__hd h2 em{color:#C9A23A}

/* ---------- Pull quote (about/philosophy) ---------- */
.pull{border-left:3px solid #A88018;padding:var(--s-2) 0 var(--s-2) var(--s-8);margin-block:var(--s-8)}
.pull p{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:var(--t-xl);line-height:1.35;color:var(--text)}
.pull cite{display:block;margin-top:var(--s-4);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-style:normal;font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6E5514}

/* ---------- Fact strip (about) ---------- */
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--s-5)}
@media(max-width:900px){.facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.fact{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--rad-md);padding:var(--s-5) var(--s-6)}
.fact b{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6E5514;display:block;margin-bottom:.45rem}
.fact span{font-size:var(--t-sm);color:var(--text);line-height:1.5;display:block}

/* ss-royal guards */
body .vault .go,body .ribbon b,body .lbx__cap,body .mm-lnk i,body .mm-panel__hd{color:#C9A23A}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero__vid,.hero__seal video{display:none}}
/* ss-royal fix: cq.css `.menu a` inline-flex must not flatten mega-panel links */
.menu.mm .mm-lnk{display:block;min-height:0}
.menu.mm .mm-lnk b{display:flex}
/* ss-royal fix: index hero is always navy — transparent nav there must stay light in BOTH themes */
@media (min-width:1001px){
  .nav--overdark:not(.is-solid){--ink-text:#F5F2ED;--ink-text-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.74);--ink-line:rgba(245,242,237,.22);
    --text:#F5F2ED;--text-mute:rgba(245,242,237,.74)}
}
.nav--overdark:not(.is-solid) .brand__tx b{color:#F5F2ED}
.nav--overdark:not(.is-solid) .brand__tx span{color:rgba(245,242,237,.6)}
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .nav--overdark:not(.is-solid) .iconbtn,.nav--overdark:not(.is-solid) .burger{color:rgba(245,242,237,.85);border-color:rgba(245,242,237,.25)}
}
/* ss-royal fix: mobile menu sheet sits below fleet bar (44px) + nav row (84px) */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .menu{inset:128px 0 auto 0}
  .menu.mm{max-height:calc(100dvh - 128px)}
}

/* cq-spotlight: royal recognition carousel */
.spotlight{background:var(--bg-2)}
.spt{position:relative}
.spt-track{display:flex;gap:26px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-behavior:smooth;padding:6px 2px 18px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none}
.spt-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.spt-slide{flex:0 0 min(560px,86%);scroll-snap-align:center;margin:0}
.spt-imgbtn{display:block;width:100%;border:0;padding:14px;cursor:zoom-in;background:transparent;border-radius:14px;outline:2px solid rgba(168,128,24,.55);outline-offset:0;transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),outline-color .3s}
.spt-imgbtn:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);outline-color:rgba(168,128,24,.95)}
.spt-imgbtn img{width:100%;height:340px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px;display:block;box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(10,17,40,.16)}
.spt-slide figcaption{padding:12px 16px 0}
.spt-slide figcaption b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif,Georgia,serif);font-size:19px;color:var(--ink,#141E36)}
.spt-slide figcaption span{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#4B556C}
.spt-nav{position:absolute;top:38%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:4;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(168,128,24,.6);background:rgba(250,248,244,.94);color:#6E5514;font-size:19px;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s}
.spt-nav:hover{background:#A88018;color:#fff}
.spt-prev{left:-10px}.spt-next{right:-10px}
.spt-dots{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:10px}
.spt-dots button{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #A88018;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;padding:0}
.spt-dots button[aria-selected="true"]{background:#A88018}
@media(max-width:767.98px){.spt-nav{display:none}.spt-imgbtn img{height:250px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.spt-track{scroll-behavior:auto}.spt-imgbtn{transition:none}}

/* cq-people-audit-15jul: theme-adaptive accents.
   --acc-ink follows the ink sections (cream in light theme -> deep accent;
   dark in dark theme -> light accent). Fixed light accents only on the
   always-dark surfaces (royal hero, footer body, deg--hero panels). */
:root,[data-theme="light"]{--acc-ink:#6E5514;--acc-page:#6E5514}
[data-theme="dark"]{--acc-ink:#D6B156;--acc-page:#D6B156}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){:root:not([data-theme]){--acc-ink:#D6B156;--acc-page:#D6B156}}
body .qband cite,body .qband blockquote .mk,body .cta h2 em,body .cta .eyebrow,
body .phero h1 em,body .phero .eyebrow{color:var(--acc-ink)}
body .stat b,body .split__tag b,body .fcard__tag,body .tli__yr,body .tli .org{color:var(--acc-page)}
body .fcard__meta{color:var(--text-mute)}
.hero--royal .hero__eyebrow,.hero--royal .eyebrow,.hero.hero--royal h1 em{color:#C9A23A}
body .foot h4{color:#C9A23A}
/* accent buttons: lighter gold base keeps ink label >= 4.5 in every palette */
.btn--gold{background:var(--gold-2)}
.btn--gold:hover{background:#D6B156}
/* solid fallbacks under gradient panels (also keeps rendered audits honest) */
.foot__body{background-color:#0E1834}
.deg--hero,.vault,.ribbon,.lwall{background-color:#101C42}

/* cq-readfix-17jul: rendered readability pass
   1) footer legal / label lines sat below AA on the deep-navy footer — lift
   2) line-mask + hero line wrappers get descender room so tight serif masks
      can never clip g/y/p/q tails (known fleet bug class) */
.foot__bot,.foot__bot span,.foot__roles{color:rgba(245,242,237,.68)}
.foot__info .lbl{color:rgba(245,242,237,.6)}
.line-mask,.hero h1 .ln{padding-bottom:.12em;margin-bottom:-.12em}

/* cq-enrich-17jul: framed "in practice" media bands + hover sheen polish.
   Video sits inside a copper-lined navy frame; captions live OUTSIDE the
   frame — never text over moving footage. */
.mband{margin:0}
.mband__frame{position:relative;border-radius:var(--rad-lg);overflow:hidden;background:#101C42;
  border:1px solid rgba(168,128,24,.45);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.mband__frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:10px;border:1px solid rgba(201,162,58,.5);
  border-radius:calc(var(--rad-lg) - 6px);pointer-events:none;z-index:2}
.mband__frame video{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/7;object-fit:cover;display:block}
@media(max-width:760px){.mband__frame video{aspect-ratio:16/10}}
.mband__cap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.35rem 1.2rem;align-items:baseline;margin-top:var(--s-4)}
.mband__cap b{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:var(--t-lg);color:var(--text)}
.mband__cap span{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:var(--t-xs);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-mute)}
@media (hover:hover) and (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .fcard::after,.deg::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-20%;bottom:-20%;left:-70%;width:45%;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.28),transparent);
    transform:skewX(-16deg);pointer-events:none;opacity:0}
  .fcard:hover::after,.deg:hover::after{opacity:1;left:130%;transition:left .9s var(--ease),opacity .25s}
}

/* cq-logofix-22jul: official personal-brand logo, two-state nav swap */
.brand__logo{height:44px;width:auto;display:block}
.brand__logo--white{display:none}
.nav--overdark:not(.is-solid) .brand__logo--full{display:none}
.nav--overdark:not(.is-solid) .brand__logo--white{display:block}
.brand__logo--foot{height:50px;width:auto;display:block}
@media(max-width:640px){.brand__logo{height:38px}.brand__logo--foot{height:44px}}
[data-theme="dark"] .nav .brand__logo--full{display:none}
[data-theme="dark"] .nav .brand__logo--white{display:block}
/* cq-retheme-22jul: logo-derived royal navy + gold (#183090 / #A88018) */