/* === Ramsaroop Professional — Futurist Redesign === */

/* Google Fonts loaded via <link> in HTML for performance */
/* === CSS Variables === */
 :root {
  --color-navy: #0B1F33;
  --color-navy-light: #122A42;
  --color-ivory: #F7F3EA;
  --color-ivory-dark: #EBE6DA;
  --color-gold: #C6A15B;
  /* Darker brass for gold text and accents on ivory surfaces (4.59:1). */
  --color-gold-ivory: #8B6914;
  --color-gold-light: #D4B572;
  --color-teal: #2F6B62;
  --color-teal-light: #3D8278;
  --color-charcoal: #202A33;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  /* Lightened muted text for navy surfaces (6.57:1). */
  --color-muted: #9CA3AF;
  --color-silver: #9CA3AF;
  --color-base: var(--color-navy);
  --color-base-light: var(--color-navy-light);
  --color-base-lighter: #1A3854;
  --color-surface: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --color-surface-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(198,161,91,0.20);
  --color-gold-dim: rgba(198,161,91,0.08);
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1100px;
  --nav-height: 68px;
  --transition: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.35s ease;
}

/* === Reset === */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  background: var(--color-base);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--color-base);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

/* === Typography === */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 200; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* Section header — gold accent line below */
.section-header h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Pull quote */
.pull-quote {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: center;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  position: relative;
}

.pull-quote::before {
  content: '';
}

.section-navy .pull-quote {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.quote-attribution {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: center;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* === Navigation — Glass with Blur === */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.25);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.92);
}

.nav-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-brand span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.nav-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Animated underline */
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: calc(100% - 1.3rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.nav-divider {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  margin: 0 0.4rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  align-self: center;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a.nav-secondary {
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* === Container === */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* === Hero — Architectural Geometric === */
.hero {
  background: var(--color-base);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Geometric dot-matrix and line pattern — subtle */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    /* Subtle gold glow */
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%),
    /* Thin diagonal grid */
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.03) 0px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(225deg, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.02) 0px, transparent 1px),
    /* Dot matrix — 40px grid */
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.04) 0.5px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Geometric lines behind hero */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 49.9%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 49.9%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 50.1%, transparent 50.1%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 49.9%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 49.9%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 50.1%, transparent 50.1%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Architectural monogram */
.hero-monogram {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-monogram-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-monogram-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.25);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.hero-monogram-inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-monogram svg {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero .tagline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero .desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Buttons — Sharp, decisive === */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-base);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(198,161,91,0.15);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(198,161,91,0.15);
  transition-duration: 0.25s;
}

.btn-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.btn-light:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(198,161,91,0.15);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* === Sections — Layered Depth === */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--color-base-light);
}

.section-navy {
  background: var(--color-base-light);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-navy h2,
.section-navy h3,
.section-navy h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.section-navy .section-header p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.gold-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 1rem auto;
}

/* === Glass Cards === */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Edge-lit hover */
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.card .card-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* === Highlights Grid === */
.highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
}

.highlight-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.highlight-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.highlight-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Impact Grid === */
.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.impact-item {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.impact-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.impact-item h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.impact-item p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Timeline — Architectural === */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.5rem;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--color-gold),
    var(--color-gold) 20%,
    rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15) 100%
  );
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.75rem;
  top: 0.4rem;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-gold-glow);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.timeline-item:hover::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-gold-glow);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.timeline-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.timeline-item .role {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.timeline-item .period {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.timeline-item .company {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.timeline-item p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Expertise List === */
.expertise-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.expertise-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
}

.expertise-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.expertise-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.expertise-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.expertise-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.expertise-item .card-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.expertise-item p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Principles List === */
.principles-list {
  counter-reset: principle;
  list-style: none;
}

.principle-item {
  counter-increment: principle;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.principle-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.principle-number {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.principle-item:hover .principle-number {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
}

.principle-content h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.principle-content p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Education Cards === */
.edu-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.edu-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.edu-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.edu-card:hover .edu-icon {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
}

.edu-info h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.edu-info .institution {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.edu-info .years {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* === Recognition Items === */
.recognition-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.recognition-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.recognition-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-base-lighter);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.recognition-item:hover .recognition-badge {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
}

.recognition-info h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.recognition-info .level {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.recognition-info p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Service Items === */
.service-item {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.service-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
}

.service-item h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-item .role {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.service-item .period {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.service-item p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Insights Cards === */
.insights-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.insight-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.insight-card .insight-dot {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

.insight-card span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Article Preview Cards (Insights) === */
.article-featured {
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
}

.article-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.article-featured:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.article-featured .article-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-featured h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.article-featured .article-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.article-featured .article-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-preview {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
}

.article-preview::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-preview:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.article-preview:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.article-preview h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-preview .article-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.article-preview .article-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-read-more {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.article-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* === Contact Form === */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
}

.contact-info-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-info-text p,
.contact-info-text a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.form-group input:focus-visible,
.form-group select:focus-visible,
.form-group textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error,
.form-group textarea.error {
  border-color: #c0392b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.2);
}

.form-group input.valid,
.form-group select.valid,
.form-group textarea.valid {
  border-color: #27ae60;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.2);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-group select {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--color-base-lighter);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.form-confirmation {
  display: none;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-confirmation h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.form-confirmation p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Contact speaker section on contact page */
.contact-sider {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.contact-sider:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
}

/* === CTA Section === */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--color-base-light);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.cta-section h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Page Title Banner === */
.page-banner {
  background: var(--color-base);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle geometric grid overlay */
.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.03) 0.5px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.page-banner > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.page-banner p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.page-banner-tall {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* === Section Accent Divider — geometric SVG line with diamond nodes === */
.section-accent-divider {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  height: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15) 20%,
      rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3) 50%,
      rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15) 80%,
      transparent 100%
    );
  background-size: 100% 1px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}

.section-accent-divider::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 6px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* === Section Spacer — clean geometric gap between sections === */
.section-spacer {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.section-spacer-wide {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
}

/* === Textured Section — CSS dot matrix pattern === */
.section-textured {
  background-color: var(--color-base-light);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.04) 0.5px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-textured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.65);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-textured > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* === Section Divider — gold line with diamond node === */
.section-divider {
  height: 20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to right,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 20%,
      rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 80%,
      transparent 100%
    );
  background-size: 100% 1px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.section-divider::after {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 5px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* === Bio Block === */
.bio-block {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.bio-block p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Values === */
.values-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.value-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.value-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
}

/* === Interests Tags === */
.interests-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.interest-tag {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.interest-tag:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* === Approach Steps === */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.approach-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.approach-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.approach-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.approach-step:hover .approach-number {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
}

.approach-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.approach-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Performance Bars === */
.performance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.performance-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.performance-year {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  min-width: 55px;
}

.performance-rating {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  min-width: 50px;
}

.performance-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.performance-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: width 1s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(198,161,91,0.3);
}

/* === Progression === */
.progression-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  max-width: 700px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* === Compliance & Governance === */
.section-ivory {
  background: var(--color-ivory);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.28);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.18);
  /* Ivory surfaces need dark brass and dark muted text for AA contrast. */
  --color-gold: var(--color-gold-ivory);
  --color-muted: #4B5563;
}
.section-ivory h1, .section-ivory h2, .section-ivory h3, .section-ivory h4 { color: var(--color-navy); }
.section-ivory p, .section-ivory .bio-block p { color: var(--color-charcoal); font-weight: 300; }
.section-ivory .section-header p { color: #4b5563; }
.section-ivory a { color: var(--color-teal); }
.section-ivory .gold-line { background: var(--color-gold); }
.performance-section { border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold); }
.performance-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.35); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.35); }
.performance-stat { text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.25); }
.performance-stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.performance-stat strong { display: block; color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 4.5rem; line-height: 1; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.05em; }
.performance-stat span { display: block; margin-top: 0.7rem; color: #4b5563; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.performance-context { font-size: 1rem; }
.performance-context strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy); }
.cert-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.cert-card { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.cert-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cert-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--color-white); }
.cert-card p { color: var(--color-silver); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0; font-weight: 300; }

/* === Footer === */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-base);
  color: var(--color-silver);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-values {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* === Scroll Reveal Animations === */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* Counter numbers */
.counter-value {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* === Utility === */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.reading-width { max-width: 780px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

/* === Skip Link === */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-base);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 2000;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ===================== */
/* === RESPONSIVE ====== */
/* ===================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 56px; }

  h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

  .hero { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero .subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .hero .tagline { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-monogram { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
  .hero-monogram-inner::before { inset: -8px; }

  .section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .page-banner { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  .page-banner-tall { padding: 3.5rem 0; }

  /* Touch targets: WCAG 2.5.5 minimum 44x44 CSS px */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }

  .nav-divider {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.12);
  }

  .card-grid,
  .expertise-list,
  .insights-list,
  .impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .highlights {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .highlight-item {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .highlight-item:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  }

  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 1.65rem; }

  .timeline { padding-left: 1.75rem; }
  .timeline-item::before { left: -2rem; }

  .pull-quote { font-size: 1.25rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }

  .section-accent-divider { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 1rem; }
  .section-spacer { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h1 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .highlight-number { font-size: 3rem; }
  .hero .subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-monogram { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
  .hero-monogram-inner::before { inset: -6px; }
  .highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .highlight-item { border-right: none !important; }
  .highlight-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: none !important; }
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .contact-info-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .expertise-item { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .cta-section h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  }

/* === Phase 1 redesign: warm reading surfaces, teal ESG, proof points === */
.section-teal { background: var(--color-teal); color: var(--color-white); }
.section-teal h1, .section-teal h2, .section-teal h3, .section-teal h4 { color: var(--color-white); }
.section-teal p { color: var(--color-white); }

.hero { min-height: calc(90vh - var(--nav-height)); display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero-portrait {
  width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-navy-light); box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(198,161,91,0.2); overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-portrait svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
.hero-portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.proof-points { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
.proof-points-grid { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 3rem; }
.proof-point { flex: 1; max-width: 220px; text-align: center; padding: 0 1.5rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.2); }
.proof-point:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.proof-point strong { display: block; color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.proof-point span { display: block; color: var(--color-silver); font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; line-height: 1.4; margin-top: .5rem; }
.form-group input.ivory-input, .section-ivory .form-group input, .section-ivory .form-group select, .section-ivory .form-group textarea { background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-charcoal); border-color: var(--color-charcoal); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .hero-portrait { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
  .proof-points-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 0; }
  .proof-point { max-width: none; }
  .proof-point:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .proof-point:nth-child(3), .proof-point:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.2); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .performance-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .performance-stat { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.25); }
  .performance-stat:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .performance-stat strong { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .proof-points-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .proof-point, .proof-point:nth-child(2), .proof-point:nth-child(3), .proof-point:nth-child(4) { border-right: 0; border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
}

/* === International Experience Cards (Corporate Affairs page) === */
.international-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.international-card {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.12);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
}

.international-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.25);
}

.international-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.international-card .international-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.international-card p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Featured card — MOFCOM highlighted */
.international-card-featured {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.international-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.international-card .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Responsive: stack cards at 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .international-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .international-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* === Recognition & Media === */
.award-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1.5rem; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
.award-badge { position:relative; text-align:center; padding:2.25rem 1.75rem 1.5rem; background:var(--color-white); border:1px solid rgba(11,31,51,.1); transition:transform var(--transition-slow),box-shadow var(--transition-slow); }
.award-badge:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(198,161,91,.2); }
.award-bar { position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:40px; height:3px; background:var(--color-gold); }
.award-icon { width:56px; height:56px; margin:0 auto 1rem; border:1px solid var(--color-gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--color-gold); font-size:1.5rem; }
.section-ivory .award-badge h3 { font-size:1.25rem; }
.award-level { color:var(--color-gold)!important; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; font-size:.85rem; margin:.4rem 0 0; }
.award-year { color:var(--color-navy)!important; font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:300; margin:.25rem 0 .7rem; }
.award-badge > p:last-child { font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.65; }
.banking-list { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:2rem; }
.banking-list article { display:flex; gap:1.2rem; border-left:2px solid var(--color-gold); padding:1rem 1.5rem; background:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.section-ivory .banking-list h3 { font-size:1.25rem; }
.list-marker { color:var(--color-gold); font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.1em; padding-top:.25rem; }
.training-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1rem; }
.training-cell { text-align:center; padding:1.5rem 1rem; border:1px solid rgba(198,161,91,.2); background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); transition:transform var(--transition-slow),border-color var(--transition); }
.training-cell:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--color-gold); }
.training-logo { width:80px; height:80px; margin:0 auto 1rem; border:1px solid var(--color-gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--color-gold); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.training-cell h3 { font-size:1.05rem; min-height:2.5em; }
.training-cell p { color:var(--color-silver); font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.55; }
.training-cell .training-place { color:var(--color-gold); font-size:.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; margin:.5rem 0; }
.qualifications { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
.qualifications article { border-left:3px solid var(--color-gold); padding:0 0 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.qualifications article:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.section-ivory .qualifications h3 { font-size:1.2rem; }
.qualifications p { font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.qualifications strong { font-weight:500; color:var(--color-teal); }
.media-intro { max-width:760px; margin:0 0 2rem; }
.media-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.25rem; }
.media-item { padding:1.5rem; border:1px solid rgba(11,31,51,.12); border-top:3px solid var(--color-gold); background:rgba(255,255,255,.55); transition:transform var(--transition-slow),box-shadow var(--transition-slow); }
.media-item:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(11,31,51,.1); }
.media-publication { display:block; color:var(--color-gold); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; font-size:.75rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.section-ivory .media-item h3 { font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.65rem; }
.section-ivory .media-item h3 a { color:var(--color-navy); text-decoration:none; }
.section-ivory .media-item h3 a:hover { color:var(--color-teal); text-decoration:underline; }
.media-meta { color:var(--color-teal)!important; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:500!important; margin-bottom:.75rem; }
.media-item > p:last-child { font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; }
/* === Speaking Engagements === */
.speaking-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap:1.25rem; max-width:900px; margin:2rem auto 0; }
.speaking-item { padding:1.75rem; border:1px solid rgba(198,161,91,.2); border-left:3px solid var(--color-gold); background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); transition:transform var(--transition-slow),border-color var(--transition); }
.speaking-item:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:var(--color-gold); }
.speaking-event { display:block; color:var(--color-gold); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.65rem; }
.speaking-item h3 { font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.speaking-item h3 a { color:var(--color-white); text-decoration:none; }
.speaking-item h3 a:hover { color:var(--color-gold); text-decoration:underline; }
.speaking-role { color:var(--color-gold); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:400; margin-bottom:.75rem; }
.speaking-item > p:last-child { color:var(--color-silver); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:0; }
.speaking-note { text-align:center; color:var(--color-silver); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:1.5rem; font-style:italic; }
@media (max-width:768px) { .award-grid,.banking-list,.media-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .training-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:480px) { .training-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .award-badge,.banking-list article { padding-left:1rem; padding-right:1rem; } }

/* === Segmented Contact Page === */
.contact-selector { padding: 4rem 0; }
.contact-route-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:1rem; }
.contact-route-card { text-align:center; padding:2rem 1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); background:var(--color-white); cursor:pointer; transition:all var(--transition-slow); }
.contact-route-card:hover, .contact-route-card:focus-visible { border-color:var(--color-gold); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(198,161,91,.1); outline:3px solid var(--color-gold); outline-offset:3px; }
.contact-route-card .route-icon { width:52px; height:52px; margin:0 auto 1rem; border:1px solid var(--color-gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--color-gold); font-size:1.25rem; transition:all var(--transition); }
.contact-route-card:hover .route-icon, .contact-route-card:focus-visible .route-icon { background:var(--color-gold); color:var(--color-navy); }
.contact-route-card h2 { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.65rem; }
.contact-route-card p { color:var(--color-muted); font-size:.86rem; line-height:1.6; margin:0; }
.contact-route-section .container { max-width:900px; }
.contact-route-section .section-header { margin-bottom:2rem; }
.contact-route-form { max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.form-fields { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:0 1.25rem; }
.form-group-wide { grid-column:1 / -1; }
.contact-route-form .form-group { margin-bottom:1rem; }
.contact-route-form .form-group label { color:var(--color-silver); }
.section-ivory .contact-route-form .form-group label { color:var(--color-charcoal); }
.section-ivory .contact-route-form input, .section-ivory .contact-route-form select, .section-ivory .contact-route-form textarea { color:var(--color-charcoal); background:rgba(255,255,255,.65); border-color:rgba(32,42,51,.2); }
.section-ivory .contact-route-form input::placeholder, .section-ivory .contact-route-form textarea::placeholder { color:var(--color-muted); }
.section-ivory .contact-route-form select option { background:var(--color-white); color:var(--color-charcoal); }
.contact-route-form .btn { margin-top:.35rem; }
.form-note, .privacy-note { color:var(--color-silver); font-size:.85rem; margin:0 0 1.25rem; }
.section-ivory .privacy-note { color:var(--color-muted); }
.privacy-note span { color:var(--color-gold); margin-right:.35rem; }
.contact-info-footer { padding:3.5rem 0; text-align:center; }
.contact-info-footer h2 { font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.contact-info-links { display:flex; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1.5rem 3rem; }
.contact-info-links a { color:var(--color-silver); font-size:.95rem; }
.contact-info-links a:hover { color:var(--color-gold); }
.contact-info-links span { color:var(--color-gold); margin-right:.35rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-route-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .form-fields { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .form-group-wide { grid-column:auto; } .contact-route-section { padding:4rem 0; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .contact-route-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .contact-route-card { padding:1.5rem 1rem; } .contact-selector { padding:3rem 0; } }

/* =========================================================================
   Insights Featured Images — Integration (Designer, 2026-08-01)
   ========================================================================= */

/* A) ARTICLE HEADER BANNER — Replace gradient placeholder with featured image */
.article-header-banner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
}

.article-header-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.02) 75%,
    rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.12) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-header-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 2;
}

.article-header-banner img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Per-article featured images */

/* B) INSIGHTS LISTING PAGE — Card thumbnails */
.article-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.03) 0%,
    transparent 60%,
    rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.06) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-featured .article-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* C) MOBILE RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-header-banner {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .article-header-banner {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  }
}

/* Contact submission feedback */
#form-confirmation {
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  background: rgba(198,161,91,0.1);
  text-align: center;
}
#form-confirmation.form-confirmation-error { border-color: #d46a6a; color: #f0a0a0; }

/* === Motion preferences ===
   Keep smooth scrolling and decorative transitions opt-in. Content that would
   otherwise be revealed on scroll remains visible for reduced-motion users. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal,
  .reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .timeline-node.current {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

.timeline-journey {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 7rem;
}

.timeline-journey::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5.25rem;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--color-gold),
    rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.18)
  );
}

.timeline-milestone {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline-year {
  position: absolute;
  left: -7rem;
  top: 1.25rem;
  width: 5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.82rem;
  top: 1.45rem;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-base-light);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-node.current {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.16);
}

.timeline-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.timeline-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.timeline-role {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-detail b {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.timeline-detail p {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.current-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-journey {
    padding-left: 3.25rem;
  }

  .timeline-journey::before {
    left: 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-year {
    position: static;
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: -2.82rem;
    top: 3.25rem;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}