/* ============================================================
   Innersentia — themes/innersentia-components.css
   Shared component and section styles for all pages.

   Load after:
   - /framework/core.css
   - /themes/innersentia-tokens.css

   Naming:
   - s-* = section compositions
   - t-* = section theme/state classes
   - l-* = layout primitives
   - c-* = reusable components
   - u-* = utilities
============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   1. System tokens
============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Layout widths */
  --is-container: var(--is-section-wide, 1280px);
  --is-container-narrow: var(--container-narrow, 65ch);
  --is-measure: 62ch;
  --is-measure-narrow: 46ch;
  --is-measure-wide: 78ch;

  /* Fluid section spacing */
  --section-space: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8.75rem);
  --section-space-tight: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  --section-space-loose: clamp(6rem, 11vw, 10.5rem);

  /* Intrinsic layout defaults */
  --grid-min: 18rem;
  --grid-gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  --split-min: 30rem;
  --split-gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);

  /* Softer editorial shadows */
  --shadow-resting: 0 10px 28px rgba(6, 16, 34, 0.055);
  --shadow-soft-system: 0 18px 48px rgba(6, 16, 34, 0.075);
  --shadow-lift: 0 22px 56px rgba(6, 16, 34, 0.10);
  --shadow-dark-soft: 0 18px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  --shadow-dark-lift: 0 24px 66px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);

  /* Motion */
  --motion-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.1, 0.15, 1);
  --motion-soft: 240ms var(--motion-ease);
  --motion-slower: 420ms var(--motion-ease);

  /* Shared decorative treatments */
  --line-gold-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 42%, transparent);
  --line-gold-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 68%, transparent);
  --surface-glow-gold: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold-light) 12%, transparent);
  --surface-glow-blue: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-slogan-blue) 10%, transparent);
}


/* ============================================================
   2. Section themes

   Any section can switch theme by changing:
   t-default / t-alt / t-dark / t-dark-soft

   Components inside .s-section consume these semantic variables.
============================================================ */

.s-section {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.08), transparent 26rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg), var(--color-bg-alt));
  --section-text: var(--color-text);
  --section-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-text-muted) 88%, transparent);
  --section-copy: var(--section-muted);
  --section-subtle: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-text-subtle, var(--color-text-muted)) 80%, transparent);
  --section-heading: var(--brand-navy);
  --section-eyebrow: var(--color-eyebrow);
  --section-accent: var(--color-accent);
  --section-accent-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 16%, transparent);
  --section-panel-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 90%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 76%, transparent)
    );
  --section-panel-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 22%, transparent);
  --section-rule: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 46%, transparent);
  --section-rule-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 18%, transparent);
  --section-statement: var(--brand-navy);
  --section-statement-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-text-muted) 84%, transparent);
  --section-glow: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold-light) 10%, transparent);
  --section-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
  --section-border-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 46%, transparent);
  --section-card-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 94%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 82%, transparent)
    );
  --section-card-bg-hover:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 98%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 88%, transparent)
    );
  --section-card-text: var(--color-text);
  --section-card-heading: var(--brand-navy);
  --section-card-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-text-muted) 86%, transparent);
  --section-note-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 92%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 74%, transparent)
    );
  --section-note-text: var(--section-muted);
  --section-shadow: var(--shadow-resting);
  --section-shadow-hover: var(--shadow-lift);

  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: var(--section-space);
  background: var(--section-bg);
  color: var(--section-text);
  overflow: clip;
}

.s-section.t-default,
.t-default {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.08), transparent 26rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg), var(--color-bg-alt));
}

.s-section.t-alt,
.t-alt {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.1), transparent 25rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-alt), color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg) 88%, var(--brand-champagne) 12%));
  --section-card-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 90%, white 4%),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 84%, var(--brand-champagne) 10%)
    );
  --section-note-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 88%, white 6%),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 82%, var(--brand-champagne) 12%)
    );
  --section-panel-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 88%, white 5%),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-bg-alt) 78%, var(--brand-champagne) 12%)
    );
  --section-glow: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold-light) 13%, transparent);
}

.s-section.t-dark,
.t-dark {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 16%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.14), transparent 28rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 84%, rgba(171, 189, 214, 0.10), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #061022, var(--brand-navy) 54%, #071023);
  --section-text: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 86%, transparent);
  --section-copy: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.88);
  --section-subtle: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 68%, transparent);
  --section-heading: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-eyebrow: var(--color-eyebrow-on-dark);
  --section-accent: var(--brand-champagne);
  --section-accent-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 16%, transparent);
  --section-panel-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 58%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, #061022 54%, transparent)
    );
  --section-panel-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 26%, transparent);
  --section-rule: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 52%, transparent);
  --section-rule-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 18%, transparent);
  --section-statement: var(--brand-champagne);
  --section-statement-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 84%, transparent);
  --section-glow: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold-light) 12%, transparent);
  --section-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 28%, transparent);
  --section-border-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 52%, transparent);
  --section-card-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 70%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, #061022 58%, transparent)
    );
  --section-card-bg-hover:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 82%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, #061022 66%, transparent)
    );
  --section-card-text: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-card-heading: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-card-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 88%, transparent);
  --section-note-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 76%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, #061022 68%, transparent)
    );
  --section-note-text: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 88%, transparent);
  --section-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-soft);
  --section-shadow-hover: var(--shadow-dark-lift);
}

.s-section.t-dark-soft,
.t-dark-soft {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 22%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 25rem),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy-soft), var(--brand-navy) 64%, #0b1429);
  --section-text: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 84%, transparent);
  --section-copy: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.86);
  --section-subtle: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 66%, transparent);
  --section-heading: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-eyebrow: var(--color-eyebrow-on-dark);
  --section-accent: var(--brand-champagne);
  --section-accent-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 14%, transparent);
  --section-panel-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 56%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy) 58%, transparent)
    );
  --section-panel-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
  --section-rule: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 46%, transparent);
  --section-rule-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 16%, transparent);
  --section-statement: var(--brand-champagne);
  --section-statement-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 82%, transparent);
  --section-glow: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold-light) 10%, transparent);
  --section-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
  --section-border-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 44%, transparent);
  --section-card-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 62%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy) 64%, transparent)
    );
  --section-card-bg-hover:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 72%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy) 72%, transparent)
    );
  --section-card-text: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-card-heading: var(--color-dark-text);
  --section-card-muted: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 86%, transparent);
  --section-note-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 68%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy) 68%, transparent)
    );
  --section-note-text: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text-muted) 86%, transparent);
  --section-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-soft);
  --section-shadow-hover: var(--shadow-dark-lift);
}

.s-section--tight {
  padding-block: var(--section-space-tight);
}

.s-section--loose {
  padding-block: var(--section-space-loose);
}

.s-section__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--is-container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.s-section :where(h1, h2, h3, h4) {
  color: var(--section-heading);
}

.s-section :where(p, li) {
  color: var(--section-muted);
}

.s-section .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--section-eyebrow);
}


/* ============================================================
   3. Intrinsic layout primitives
============================================================ */

.l-measure {
  max-width: var(--is-measure);
}

.l-measure--narrow {
  max-width: var(--is-measure-narrow);
}

.l-measure--wide {
  max-width: var(--is-measure-wide);
}

.l-centre {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.l-text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.l-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--stack-gap, var(--space-4));
}

.l-stack--tight {
  --stack-gap: var(--space-3);
}

.l-stack--loose {
  --stack-gap: var(--space-6);
}

.l-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cluster-gap, var(--space-3));
  align-items: center;
}

.l-cluster--center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.l-cluster--spread {
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.l-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--split-min), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--split-gap);
  align-items: var(--split-align, center);
}

.l-split--start {
  --split-align: start;
}

.l-split--golden {
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(min(31rem, 100%), 0.88fr)
    minmax(min(28rem, 100%), 1fr);
}

.l-split--reverse > :first-child {
  order: 2;
}

.l-grid-auto {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--grid-min), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.l-grid-auto--compact {
  --grid-min: 15rem;
  --grid-gap: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
}

.l-grid-auto--cards {
  --grid-min: 20rem;
  --grid-gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
}

.l-grid-auto--wide {
  --grid-min: 26rem;
  --grid-gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}

.l-grid-auto--entry {
  --grid-min: 22rem;
  --grid-gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
}

.l-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(0, 1fr)
    minmax(min(var(--sidebar-min, 20rem), 100%), var(--sidebar-width, 0.42fr));
  gap: var(--split-gap);
  align-items: start;
}

.l-sidebar--left {
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(min(var(--sidebar-min, 20rem), 100%), var(--sidebar-width, 0.42fr))
    minmax(0, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .l-split--golden,
  .l-sidebar,
  .l-sidebar--left {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .l-split--reverse > :first-child {
    order: initial;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   4. Editorial heading group
============================================================ */

.c-heading-group {
  max-width: var(--heading-measure, 760px);
}

.c-heading-group--center {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-heading-group--wide {
  --heading-measure: 920px;
}

.c-heading-group--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(min(30rem, 100%), 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: end;
  max-width: none;
}

.c-heading-group h1,
.c-heading-group h2 {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-heading, var(--color-heading));
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.c-heading-group h1 {
  max-width: var(--heading-title-measure, 16ch);
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
}

.c-heading-group h2 {
  max-width: var(--heading-title-measure, 19ch);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem);
}

.c-heading-group--center h1,
.c-heading-group--center h2 {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.c-heading-group__lead,
.c-heading-group .c-lead {
  max-width: var(--heading-copy-measure, 66ch);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.25vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.c-heading-group--center .c-heading-group__lead,
.c-heading-group--center .c-lead {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.c-heading-group__copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}

.c-heading-group__copy p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.18vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.76;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .c-heading-group--split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   5. Actions and reassurance metadata
============================================================ */

.c-actions,
.s-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.c-actions--center,
.s-actions--center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.c-meta-line,
.s-meta-line,
.s-hero__meta,
.s-cta__meta {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent, var(--brand-champagne));
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .c-actions,
  .s-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .c-actions .c-btn,
  .s-actions .c-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .c-meta-line,
  .s-meta-line,
  .s-hero__meta,
  .s-cta__meta {
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   6. Reusable card system
============================================================ */

.c-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: var(--card-padding, clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 2rem));
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, var(--radius-lg));
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  color: var(--section-card-text);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-soft),
    box-shadow var(--motion-soft),
    border-color var(--motion-soft),
    background var(--motion-soft);
}

.c-card[href],
a.c-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.c-card[href]:hover,
a.c-card:hover,
.c-card.is-interactive:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
  background: var(--section-card-bg-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.c-card__kicker,
.c-card__number,
.c-card__label {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-card__number {
  min-width: 2.3rem;
  height: 2.3rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-card-bg, white) 82%, transparent);
}

.c-card__label::after,
.c-card__kicker::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-border-strong), transparent);
}

.c-card h3,
.c-card__title {
  max-width: var(--card-title-measure, 18ch);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 0.85vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.c-card__title:first-child,
.c-card h3:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.c-card p,
.c-card__text {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-card--compact {
  --card-padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
}

.c-card--spacious {
  --card-padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

.c-card--center {
  text-align: center;
}

.c-card--editorial::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  width: 4.8rem;
  height: 4.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--section-accent-soft), transparent 66%);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-card--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.c-card--glass {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-card-bg, white) 78%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-card-bg, white) 54%, transparent)
    );
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.c-card--quote {
  text-align: center;
}

.c-card--quote::before {
  content: "“";
  display: block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.78;
}

.c-card--quote p {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-card--wide {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   7. Notes and callouts
============================================================ */

.c-note {
  padding: var(--note-padding, clamp(1.25rem, 2.7vw, 2rem));
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-note-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  color: var(--section-note-text);
}

.c-note h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.2rem + 0.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.c-note p {
  max-width: var(--note-measure, 78ch);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-note-text);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.c-note p:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.c-note--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.c-note--narrow {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.c-note--wide {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.c-note--line {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
}

.c-note--scope {
  --note-padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.c-note--scope p {
  color: var(--section-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ============================================================
   8. Quotes and reflective panels
============================================================ */

.c-quote {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
}

.c-quote--panel {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-note-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  text-align: center;
}

.c-quote--panel::before {
  content: "“";
  display: block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
}

.c-quote__text,
.c-quote blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.3rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.c-quote__cite,
.c-quote cite {
  display: block;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: var(--space-4) auto 0;
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.04rem);
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.c-quote--line {
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
}

.c-quote--line::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1px;
  top: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 2.65rem;
  background: var(--section-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-accent) 45%, transparent);
}

.c-quote--pull {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-quote--pull .c-quote__text,
.c-quote--pull blockquote {
  color: var(--section-heading);
}


/* ============================================================
   9. Lists, tags and credentials
============================================================ */

.c-statement-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--statement-gap, var(--space-3));
}

.c-statement {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-3) clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  color: var(--section-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.c-statement:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--section-border);
}

.c-statement::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1.35em;
  width: 0.38rem;
  height: 0.38rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--section-accent);
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.c-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 2.7rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-card-bg, white) 56%, transparent);
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.c-credential-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(15rem, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-credential {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-height: 4rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.c-credential::before {
  content: "✓";
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 1.35rem;
  height: 1.35rem;
  flex: 0 0 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}


/* ============================================================
   10. Steps and process components
============================================================ */

.c-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--step-min, 18rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.c-step {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-step__number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.c-step__label {
  /*display: inline-block;*/
  display: block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-step__label::after {
  content: "";
  /*display: block;*/
  display:none;
  width: 2.6rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-border-strong), transparent);
}

.c-step h3 {
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 0.9vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.c-step p {
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-steps--timeline {
  position: relative;
}

.c-steps--timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: calc(100% / 8);
  right: calc(100% / 8);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-border-strong), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-steps--timeline .c-step {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-steps--timeline .c-step__number {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .c-steps--timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .c-steps--timeline .c-step {
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
    background: var(--section-card-bg);
    box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  }

  .c-steps--timeline .c-step__number {
    margin-inline: 0;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   11. Hero system
============================================================ */

.s-hero {
  --hero-min-height: min(820px, 94svh);
  --hero-media-width: min(64vw, 1040px);
  --hero-media-desktop: none;
  --hero-media-mobile: var(--hero-media-desktop);

  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: var(--hero-min-height);
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 28%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.18), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #061022 0%, var(--brand-navy) 52%, #101d37 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.s-hero__media {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: var(--header-height) 0 0 auto;
  width: var(--hero-media-width);
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--hero-media-desktop) right center / cover no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 62%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 62%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

.s-hero__media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #061022 0%, rgba(6,16,34,0.88) 16%, rgba(6,16,34,0.42) 34%, transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6,16,34,0.42), transparent 42%);
}

.s-hero__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--is-container);
  min-height: calc(var(--hero-min-height) - var(--header-height));
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(min(340px, 100%), 0.92fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.s-hero__content {
  max-width: 700px;
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8rem) clamp(7rem, 12vw, 10rem);
}

.s-hero .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-eyebrow-on-dark);
}

.s-hero__title {
  max-width: var(--hero-title-measure, 16ch);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.1rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.s-hero__title em,
.s-hero__title span {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.s-hero__copy {
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.25vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.s-hero__copy p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
}

.s-hero__wave {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(68px, 8vw, 120px);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.s-hero__wave path:first-child {
  fill: currentColor;
}

.s-hero__wave path:last-child {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.55);
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .s-hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .s-hero__inner {
    display: block;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .s-hero__content {
    padding-block: clamp(4.25rem, 13vw, 6.5rem) clamp(5.5rem, 16vw, 8rem);
  }

  .s-hero__media {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    width: min(100%, 34rem);
    height: clamp(15rem, 62vw, 24rem);
    margin: var(--space-6) auto 0;
    border-radius: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.75rem);
    background: var(--hero-media-mobile) center bottom / cover no-repeat;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 18%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 86%, rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 18%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 86%, rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 100%);
  }

  .s-hero__media::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,16,34,0.9), rgba(6,16,34,0.05) 35%, rgba(6,16,34,0.44) 100%);
  }

  .s-hero__title {
    max-width: 14ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 11vw, 3.25rem);
  }

  .s-hero__copy {
    max-width: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   12. CTA system
============================================================ */

.s-cta {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: var(--section-space);
  background: var(--section-bg);
  color: var(--section-text);
  overflow: clip;
}

.s-cta__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--is-container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.s-cta--editorial {
  text-align: center;
}

.s-cta--editorial .s-cta__content {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.s-cta__title {
  margin: var(--space-4) auto 0;
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.s-cta__copy {
  max-width: 66ch;
  margin: var(--space-5) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.s-cta__copy p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-muted);
}

.s-cta--panel .s-cta__panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(min(360px, 100%), 0.78fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.75rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  background: var(--section-note-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.s-cta__scope {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) auto 0;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .s-cta--panel .s-cta__panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   13. Subtle reveal and hover compatibility
============================================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  [data-reveal] {
    transition:
      opacity var(--motion-slower),
      transform var(--motion-slower);
  }
}

a.c-card,
button.c-card,
.c-card.is-interactive,
.c-btn {
  will-change: transform;
}


/* ============================================================
   14. Small utilities
============================================================ */

.u-soft-divider {
  display: block;
  width: min(9rem, 42%);
  height: 1px;
  margin: var(--space-5) auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-border-strong), transparent);
}

.u-text-accent {
  color: var(--section-accent) !important;
}

.u-muted {
  color: var(--section-muted) !important;
}

.u-no-margin {
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.u-visually-soft {
  opacity: 0.82;
}


/* ============================================================
   15. Migration helpers

   These provide gentle compatibility while pages are migrated.
   Prefer canonical classes in new HTML.
============================================================ */

.sx-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.sx-hero-meta {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent, var(--brand-champagne));
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sx-note--dark {
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.7vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 28%, transparent));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-note-bg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 76%, transparent));
  color: var(--section-note-text, var(--color-dark-text-muted));
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow, var(--shadow-dark-soft));
}

.sx-note--scope {
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-note-bg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 80%, transparent));
  color: var(--section-subtle, var(--color-text-subtle));
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ============================================================
   16. Phase 2.1 polish components
   Premium recognition, editorial panels and reflection patterns.
============================================================ */

/* ── Editorial panel: between card, note and quote ─────────── */

.c-editorial-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--panel-padding, clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem));
  border: 1px solid var(--section-panel-border, var(--section-border));
  border-radius: var(--panel-radius, var(--radius-lg));
  background: var(--section-panel-bg, var(--section-note-bg));
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  color: var(--section-muted);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-editorial-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto auto 0;
  width: min(9rem, 38%);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-rule, var(--section-border-strong)), transparent);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.c-editorial-panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -3rem;
  top: -3rem;
  width: 12rem;
  height: 12rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--section-glow), transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-editorial-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.c-editorial-panel h3,
.c-editorial-panel__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.25rem + 1vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.c-editorial-panel p,
.c-editorial-panel__copy {
  color: var(--section-muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.c-editorial-panel p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
}

.c-editorial-panel p:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.c-editorial-panel--quiet {
  box-shadow: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-panel-bg, transparent) 70%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-panel-bg, transparent) 46%, transparent)
    );
}

.c-editorial-panel--line {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--section-rule);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
}

.c-editorial-panel--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}


/* ── Recognition component: soft editorial alternatives to lists ─ */

.c-recognition {
  --recognition-gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--recognition-gap);
}

.c-recognition--panel {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-panel-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-panel-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-recognition--panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-rule), transparent);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.c-recognition--panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -4rem;
  bottom: -4rem;
  width: 13rem;
  height: 13rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--section-glow), transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-recognition__intro {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-recognition__items {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
}

.c-recognition__item,
.c-recognition__items > p,
.c-recognition__items > li {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
  color: var(--section-statement-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 0.75vw, 1.75rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.c-recognition__item:first-child,
.c-recognition__items > p:first-child,
.c-recognition__items > li:first-child {
  border-top-color: var(--section-rule);
}

.c-recognition--rail .c-recognition__items {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--section-rule);
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.c-recognition--rail .c-recognition__item,
.c-recognition--rail .c-recognition__items > p,
.c-recognition--rail .c-recognition__items > li {
  border-top: 0;
  padding-block: clamp(0.65rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
}

.c-recognition--woven .c-recognition__item:nth-child(even),
.c-recognition--woven .c-recognition__items > p:nth-child(even),
.c-recognition--woven .c-recognition__items > li:nth-child(even) {
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.c-recognition--compact .c-recognition__item,
.c-recognition--compact .c-recognition__items > p,
.c-recognition--compact .c-recognition__items > li {
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 0.98rem + 0.5vw, 1.45rem);
  padding-block: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .c-recognition--woven .c-recognition__item:nth-child(even),
  .c-recognition--woven .c-recognition__items > p:nth-child(even),
  .c-recognition--woven .c-recognition__items > li:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .c-recognition--panel {
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 6vw, 1.75rem);
  }
}


/* ── Reflection mosaic: dark/light editorial statement rhythm ─ */

.c-reflection-mosaic {
  width: min(100%, var(--reflection-width, 1080px));
  margin: var(--reflection-margin, clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem)) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--reflection-min, 18rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.c-reflection-mosaic__item,
.c-reflection-mosaic > p {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule);
  color: var(--section-statement);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.c-reflection-mosaic__item::after,
.c-reflection-mosaic > p::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: min(4.5rem, 34%);
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-rule), transparent);
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.c-reflection-mosaic--loose {
  --reflection-min: 20rem;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.c-reflection-mosaic--centred {
  text-align: center;
}

.c-reflection-mosaic--centred .c-reflection-mosaic__item::after,
.c-reflection-mosaic--centred > p::after {
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-rule), transparent);
}

.c-reflection-mosaic--staggered .c-reflection-mosaic__item:nth-child(even),
.c-reflection-mosaic--staggered > p:nth-child(even) {
  margin-top: clamp(0rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-reflection-mosaic {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .c-reflection-mosaic--staggered .c-reflection-mosaic__item:nth-child(even),
  .c-reflection-mosaic--staggered > p:nth-child(even) {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .c-reflection-mosaic__item,
  .c-reflection-mosaic > p {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 6vw, 1.65rem);
  }
}


/* ── Card polish modifiers ───────────────────────────────── */

.c-card--quiet {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-resting);
}

.c-card--quiet:hover,
.c-card--quiet.is-interactive:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft-system);
}

.c-card--no-hover:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--section-border) !important;
  background: var(--section-card-bg) !important;
}

.c-card--feature {
  --card-padding: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
}

.c-card--offset:nth-child(even) {
  transform: translateY(clamp(0rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem));
}

.c-card--offset:nth-child(even):hover {
  transform: translateY(calc(clamp(0rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem) - 5px));
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-card--offset:nth-child(even),
  .c-card--offset:nth-child(even):hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}


/* ── Section rhythm helpers ──────────────────────────────── */

.s-section--soft-top {
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

.s-section--soft-bottom {
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

.s-section__landing {
  margin-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.75rem);
}

.s-section__landing:is(.c-note, .c-quote, .c-editorial-panel) {
  margin-inline: auto;
}


/* ── Legacy statement list polish
   Keeps old markup from feeling checklist-like while migrating.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.c-statement-list {
  gap: 0;
}

.c-statement {
  padding-left: 0;
  color: var(--section-statement-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1rem + 0.65vw, 1.62rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.26;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.c-statement::before {
  display: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   17. Phase 2.2 homepage migration components
   Fixes + canonical homepage-derived patterns.
============================================================ */

/* ── Fix invalid gradient color-mix usage from earlier additive layer
   Some section variables are gradients, so they cannot be passed into color-mix().
   Use dedicated chip/glass variables instead.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.s-section {
  --section-chip-bg: rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.62);
  --section-glass-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.86),
      rgba(246, 236, 220, 0.68)
    );
}

.s-section.t-dark,
.s-section.t-dark-soft,
.t-dark,
.t-dark-soft {
  --section-chip-bg: rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.58);
  --section-glass-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.72),
      rgba(6, 16, 34, 0.52)
    );
}

.c-card__number {
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
}

.c-card--glass {
  background: var(--section-glass-bg);
}

.c-tag {
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
}

.c-editorial-panel--quiet {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}


/* ── Trust / credential strip
   Derived from the homepage hero credentials.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.c-trust-strip-system {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(9.5rem, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-trust-strip-system__item {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.3));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--section-chip-bg, rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.54));
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-dark-text-muted));
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: center;
}

.s-hero .c-trust-strip-system {
  max-width: 700px;
}

.s-hero .c-trust-strip-system__item {
  /* color: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.84); */
  background: rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.34);
  border-color: rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.30);
}


/* ── Link cards / area cards
   Canonical pattern for area-of-support links and page cross-links.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.c-link-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2.35rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  color: var(--section-card-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-soft),
    box-shadow var(--motion-soft),
    border-color var(--motion-soft),
    background var(--motion-soft);
}

.c-link-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
  background: var(--section-card-bg-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.c-link-card__icon {
  display: grid;
  width: 4.25rem;
  height: 4.25rem;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
}

.c-link-card__icon svg {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
}

.c-link-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 0.75vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.c-link-card__subtitle {
  margin: 0.45rem 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.45vw, 1.3rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.c-link-card__text {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.66;
}

.c-link-card__action {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .c-link-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .c-link-card__icon {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ── Profile feature / portrait with quote overlay
   Derived from homepage About Me section.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.s-profile-feature__media {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 570px;
}

.s-profile-feature__portrait {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  margin: 0;
}

.s-profile-feature__portrait img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.s-profile-feature__quote {
  width: min(78%, 380px);
  margin: -4rem auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-panel-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.s-profile-feature__quote::before {
  content: "“";
  display: block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.75;
}

.s-profile-feature__quote-title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.s-profile-feature__quote-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.s-profile-feature__quote blockquote {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .s-profile-feature__media {
    max-width: min(560px, 100%);
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}


/* ── CTA steps
   Optional CTA variant. Do not use as universal service-page CTA.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.s-cta__steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.s-cta-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.s-cta-step__number {
  display: grid;
  width: 3.2rem;
  height: 3.2rem;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.s-cta-step__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.s-cta-step__text {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.58;
}


/* ── Scope section / ethical boundaries
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.s-scope__panel {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: var(--section-panel-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.s-scope__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(17rem, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.s-scope__item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.s-scope__item-title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.75vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.14;
}

.s-scope__item-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.s-scope__urgent {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: var(--space-7) auto 0;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
}

.s-scope__urgent-mark {
  display: grid;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.s-scope__urgent-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 0.65vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.s-scope__urgent-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .s-scope__urgent {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .s-scope__urgent-mark {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   18. Phase 2.3 homepage fidelity refinements
============================================================ */

/* Section emphasis: italic/emphasis inside system headings should inherit
   the page's accent colour unless explicitly overridden. */
.s-section :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span),
.s-cta :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span),
.s-hero :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span) {
  color: var(--section-accent, var(--brand-gold));
  font-style: italic;
}

/* A more explicit dark copy role for sections where body copy needs to
   sit warmer/brighter than muted metadata. */
.s-section :where(.c-heading-group__copy p, .c-heading-group__lead) {
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
}

/* Optional icon treatment for CTA steps, matching the original homepage
   more closely than simple number circles. */
.s-cta-step--icon {
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.s-cta-step__icon {
  display: grid;
  width: 5rem;
  height: 5rem;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.s-cta-step__icon svg {
  width: 2.35rem;
  height: 2.35rem;
}

/* Iconless link-card option for quieter editorial grids. */
.c-link-card--no-icon {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.c-link-card--no-icon .c-link-card__icon {
  display: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   19. Phase 2.4 service-page migration refinements
   Calm & Regulation: mixed surfaces, refined dividers, dark copy.
============================================================ */

/* On dark backgrounds, heading emphasis uses the stronger brand gold. */
.s-section.t-dark :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span),
.s-section.t-dark-soft :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span),
.s-cta.t-dark :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span),
.s-cta.t-dark-soft :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span),
.s-hero :where(h1, h2, h3) :where(em, span) {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Dark cards need body copy brighter/warmer than generic muted text. */
.s-section.t-dark .c-card p,
.s-section.t-dark .c-step p,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-card p,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-step p,
.s-cta.t-dark .c-card p,
.s-cta.t-dark-soft .c-card p {
  color: var(--section-copy);
}

/* Refined divider to replace heavier/technical divider marks. */
.c-elegant-rule {
  display: block;
  width: var(--rule-width, min(8rem, 48%));
  height: 1px;
  margin-block: var(--rule-space, var(--space-4));
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      var(--section-rule-soft),
      var(--section-rule),
      var(--section-rule-soft),
      transparent
    );
}

.c-elegant-rule--left {
  margin-inline: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-rule), transparent);
}

.c-elegant-rule--center {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* More elegant label dividers. */
.c-card__label::after,
.c-card__kicker::after,
.c-step__label::after {
  width: 3.4rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      var(--section-rule),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-rule) 28%, transparent),
      transparent
    );
}

/* Mixed-surface panel: light panels inside dark sections, dark panels inside light sections. */
.c-inset-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--inset-padding, clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.45rem));
  border: 1px solid var(--inset-border, var(--section-panel-border));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--inset-bg, var(--section-panel-bg));
  box-shadow: var(--inset-shadow, var(--section-shadow));
  color: var(--inset-text, var(--section-muted));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-inset-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.c-inset-panel h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--inset-heading, var(--section-heading));
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.25rem + 1vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.c-inset-panel p {
  color: var(--inset-muted, var(--section-muted));
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.c-inset-panel--light {
  --inset-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 20%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 251, 243, 0.98), rgba(246, 236, 220, 0.94));
  --inset-border: rgba(170, 122, 45, 0.28);
  --inset-text: var(--brand-navy);
  --inset-heading: var(--brand-navy);
  --inset-muted: rgba(25, 34, 49, 0.76);
  --inset-shadow:
    0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark {
  --inset-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071023, var(--brand-navy) 58%, #0a162b);
  --inset-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 32%, transparent);
  --inset-text: var(--color-dark-text);
  --inset-heading: var(--brand-champagne);
  --inset-muted: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.84);
  --inset-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-soft);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark p {
  color: var(--inset-muted);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark strong {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 0.7vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

/* Kicker panel for 'You might notice...' lists. */
.c-kicker-panel {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-panel-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-kicker {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.c-kicker-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-kicker-list li {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.82rem 0 0.82rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.98rem + 0.15vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.c-kicker-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
}

.c-kicker-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1.38rem;
  width: 0.34rem;
  height: 0.34rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--section-accent);
  opacity: 0.76;
}

/* Calm page cycle pattern: preserves the original four-stage loop,
   but with a quieter, more editorial divider. */
.c-cycle-grid {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
}

.c-cycle-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-cycle-card__number {
  min-width: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  padding-right: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.7vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.c-cycle-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 0.9vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.c-cycle-card p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.66;
}

.c-cycle-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-rule), transparent);
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-cycle-grid::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10% 50%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--section-rule), transparent);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-cycle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .c-cycle-grid::before,
  .c-cycle-grid::after {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   20. Phase 2.5 Calm fidelity refinements
============================================================ */

/* A more elegant small rule for labels/step dividers. */
.c-label-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 3.4rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0,
      var(--section-rule) 12%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-rule) 56%, transparent) 58%,
      transparent 100%
    );
}

/* Replace the previous 'splinter' label rule with a softer centred rule. */
.c-card__label::after,
.c-card__kicker::after,
.c-step__label::after {
  width: 3.4rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      var(--section-rule),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-rule) 42%, transparent),
      transparent
    );
}

/* Original calm/alarm cycle: subtle loop connectors behind four cards. */
.c-cycle-grid--loop {
  min-height: clamp(520px, 48vw, 620px);
  grid-template-areas:
    "one two"
    "four three";
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.c-cycle-grid--loop::before,
.c-cycle-grid--loop::after {
  display: none;
}

.c-cycle-grid__loop {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 4% 2%;
  width: 96%;
  height: 92%;
  color: var(--section-rule);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-cycle-grid__loop-line {
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.3;
  stroke-dasharray: 3 7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.c-cycle-grid__loop-line--top,
.c-cycle-grid__loop-line--bottom {
  stroke-dasharray: 1 0;
  opacity: 0.64;
}

.c-cycle-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.c-cycle-card--one { grid-area: one; }
.c-cycle-card--two { grid-area: two; }
.c-cycle-card--three { grid-area: three; }
.c-cycle-card--four { grid-area: four; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-cycle-grid--loop {
    min-height: 0;
    grid-template-areas: none;
  }

  .c-cycle-grid__loop {
    display: none;
  }

  .c-cycle-card--one,
  .c-cycle-card--two,
  .c-cycle-card--three,
  .c-cycle-card--four {
    grid-area: auto;
  }
}

/* Light CTA panels need the standard light secondary button, not the dark-section version. */
.s-cta.t-default .c-btn--secondary,
.s-cta.t-alt .c-btn--secondary {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-surface) 58%, transparent);
}

.s-cta.t-default .c-btn--secondary:hover,
.s-cta.t-alt .c-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dim);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* Better default vertical rhythm inside inset panels. */
.c-inset-panel h3 + p,
.c-inset-panel h3 + div {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}


/* ============================================================
   21. Phase 2.6 service-page polish
   Reusable patterns identified while building Confidence & Self-Trust.
============================================================ */

/* Service CTA support/professional reassurance block.
   Useful for service pages where the final CTA needs credentials without
   becoming a large About section. */
.c-professional-summary {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem) auto 0;
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
}

.c-professional-summary > p {
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.95rem + 0.15vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Soft closing/landing statement for emotional service pages. */
.c-landing-statement {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.75rem) auto 0;
}

.c-landing-statement :where(blockquote, p) {
  max-width: var(--landing-measure, 26ch);
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: center;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.c-landing-statement--wide {
  --landing-measure: 34ch;
}

/* Entry-point cards: useful for service pages where visitors self-locate.
   Non-clickable by default; no misleading hover lift. */
.c-entry-card {
  composes: c-card;
}

/* CSS does not support composes in plain CSS; duplicate the intended
   class combination through selectors for pragmatic use. */
.c-entry-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-resting);
  color: var(--section-card-text);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-entry-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  width: 4.8rem;
  height: 4.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--section-accent-soft), transparent 66%);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-entry-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.c-entry-card h3 {
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 0.85vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.c-entry-card p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* Service page scope note should be readable but visually quiet. */
.c-service-scope {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
  color: var(--section-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-service-scope p {
  max-width: 86ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: var(--section-subtle);
}

.c-service-scope p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-professional-summary > p,
  .c-service-scope {
    text-align: left;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   22. Phase 2.7 Confidence page simplification
   Calmer recognition, simpler reflections, unified service CTA.
============================================================ */

/* More page-consistent recognition variant: calmer, less like a foreign card. */
.c-recognition--soft {
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.c-recognition--soft .c-recognition__intro {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--section-accent);
}

.c-recognition--soft .c-recognition__items {
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
}

.c-recognition--soft .c-recognition__items > p,
.c-recognition--soft .c-recognition__items > li,
.c-recognition--soft .c-recognition__item {
  border-top: 0;
  padding: clamp(0.58rem, 1.25vw, 0.9rem) 0;
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.97rem + 0.15vw, 1.1rem);
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Reflection list: typography-led, no decorative dividers. */
.c-reflection-list {
  width: min(100%, var(--reflection-width, 980px));
  margin: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--reflection-min, 20rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.c-reflection-list__item,
.c-reflection-list > p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 1rem + 0.72vw, 1.7rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.22;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* Unified service CTA structure: editorial invitation + optional dark scope panel. */
.s-service-cta .s-cta__panel {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(min(360px, 100%), 0.78fr);
}

.s-service-cta__scope h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--inset-heading, var(--section-heading));
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 1.15rem + 0.95vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.s-service-cta__scope p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
}

.s-service-cta__scope strong {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1rem + 0.55vw, 1.55rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .s-service-cta .s-cta__panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-recognition--soft .c-recognition__items {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   23. Phase 2.8 behavioural pattern rhythm
   Reusable for service pages that explain how a pattern unfolds over time.
============================================================ */

.c-pattern-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--pattern-min, 18rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
}

.c-pattern-row--four {
  --pattern-min: 16rem;
}

.c-pattern-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-pattern-card__label {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-pattern-card__label::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 3.4rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-rule), transparent);
}

.c-pattern-card h3 {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 0.8vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.c-pattern-card p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-pattern-card p,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-pattern-card p {
  color: var(--section-copy);
}


/* ============================================================
   24. Phase 2.9 Overthinking service-page additions
   Reusable question panel for reflective prompts.
============================================================ */

.c-question-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-panel-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-panel-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-question-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  width: min(8rem, 32%);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-rule), transparent);
}

.c-question-panel h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 0.9vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.c-question-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-question-list li {
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
  color: var(--section-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1rem + 0.62vw, 1.6rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.28;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.c-question-list li:first-child {
  border-top-color: var(--section-rule);
}


/* ============================================================
   25. Phase 2.10 Identity service-page additions
   Reusable paired contrast lists for inner-conflict sections.
============================================================ */

.c-contrast-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-contrast-list li {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.7rem 0 0.7rem 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 122, 45, 0.22);
  color: var(--inset-muted, var(--section-muted));
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.95rem + 0.12vw, 1.06rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.c-contrast-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 122, 45, 0.22);
}

.c-contrast-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1.23rem;
  width: 0.32rem;
  height: 0.32rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--section-accent);
  opacity: 0.72;
}


/* ============================================================
   26. Phase 2.11 identity refinements
   Stronger section contrast + reusable 3-column stretch grid.
============================================================ */

/* Stronger alternative background so adjacent light sections feel distinct. */
.s-section.t-alt,
.t-alt {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 14%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.16), transparent 24rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 82%, rgba(20, 42, 70, 0.055), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4ebdd 0%, #efe0cb 100%);
  --section-card-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.96),
      rgba(245, 232, 211, 0.90)
    );
  --section-note-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.93),
      rgba(243, 226, 201, 0.86)
    );
  --section-panel-bg:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.92),
      rgba(242, 224, 198, 0.86)
    );
  --section-chip-bg: rgba(255, 249, 238, 0.72);
}

/* Stronger default background while remaining soft/cream.
   Radial centre at 45% keeps the gold warmth mid-section so the very top
   of the section (where the hero wave sits) stays flat and matches the wave fill. */
.s-section.t-default,
.t-default {
  --section-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 45%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.09), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100%);
}

/* A reusable fixed 2-column card grid that collapses naturally. */
.l-grid-2-auto {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--grid-2-min, 27rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

/* A reusable 3-column editorial grid where the final two items may
   stretch across the final row on wide screens. */
.l-grid-3-stretch-last {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.l-grid-3-stretch-last > * {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.l-grid-3-stretch-last > *:nth-last-child(2):nth-child(3n + 1),
.l-grid-3-stretch-last > *:last-child:nth-child(3n + 2) {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .l-grid-3-stretch-last {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--grid-min, 18rem), 100%), 1fr));
  }

  .l-grid-3-stretch-last > *,
  .l-grid-3-stretch-last > *:nth-last-child(2):nth-child(3n + 1),
  .l-grid-3-stretch-last > *:last-child:nth-child(3n + 2) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}

/* Keyword cloud/pill list for contrast panels. */
.c-keyword-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-keyword-cloud li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 2.55rem;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.92rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--inset-border, var(--section-border));
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.62);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 0.9rem + 0.08vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.c-inset-panel--dark .c-keyword-cloud li {
  background: rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.08);
  color: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.90);
}


/* ============================================================
   27. Phase 2.12 service directory refinements
   Reusable numbered service cards for the Areas of Support page.
============================================================ */

.c-service-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  color: var(--section-card-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-soft),
    box-shadow var(--motion-soft),
    border-color var(--motion-soft),
    background var(--motion-soft);
}

.c-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
  background: var(--section-card-bg-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.c-service-card__number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.65rem;
  height: 2.65rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.c-service-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.25rem + 1.1vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.c-service-card__subtitle {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.45rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.c-service-card__copy {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-service-card__copy p {
  margin: 0;
}

.c-service-card__copy p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.c-service-card__action {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-service-card__copy,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-service-card__copy {
  color: var(--section-copy);
}


/* ============================================================
   28. Phase 2.13 All Services fidelity refinements
   Number-left service cards and note rail.
============================================================ */

/* Service directory cards can use the original number-left rhythm. */
.c-service-card--split {
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.c-service-card--split .c-service-card__number {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  height: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.c-service-card__body {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Note rail: elegant left gold border with rounded right edge. */
.c-note-rail {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
}

.c-note-rail__item {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--section-rule);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-card-bg, white) 88%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10)),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-card-bg, white) 72%, transparent)
    );
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-resting);
}

.c-note-rail__item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.65vw, 1.58rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-note-rail__item,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-note-rail__item {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.88),
      rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.72)
    );
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .c-service-card--split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .c-service-card--split .c-service-card__number {
    width: 2.8rem;
    height: 2.8rem;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   29. Phase 2.14 contrast and hover polish
   Dark-panel legibility + warmer service card hover.
============================================================ */

/* Dark inset panels should keep eyebrow and body copy readable even when
   placed inside light/alt sections. */
.c-inset-panel--dark .c-eyebrow,
.s-service-cta__scope .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark,
.c-inset-panel--dark p,
.c-inset-panel--dark li {
  color: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.86);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark h3 {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

/* Warmer hover state for service directory cards. */
.c-service-card:hover {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.98),
      rgba(242, 224, 198, 0.90)
    );
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-service-card:hover,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-service-card:hover {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.92),
      rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.76)
    );
}

/* Stronger text inheritance for content wrappers inside service cards. */
.c-service-card:hover .c-service-card__copy {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-text-muted) 88%, var(--brand-navy) 12%);
}


/* ============================================================
   30. Phase 2.15 final All Services polish
   Quiet labels and calmer dark panel typography.
============================================================ */

.u-no-label-rule .c-pattern-card__label::after,
.c-pattern-card.u-no-label-rule .c-pattern-card__label::after,
.u-no-label-rule .c-card__label::after,
.c-card.u-no-label-rule .c-card__label::after {
  display: none;
}

.c-inset-panel--dark .c-inset-title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.08rem + 0.72vw, 1.95rem);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

/* ============================================================
   31. Phase 2.16 Approach page additions
   Lens framework + session steps.
============================================================ */

.c-lens-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
}

.c-lens-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.8vw, 2.55rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-lens-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  right: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  width: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  height: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--section-accent-soft), transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-lens-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.c-lens-card__label {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-lens-card__title {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.c-lens-card__subtitle {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.62vw, 1.6rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.c-lens-card__copy {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.95rem + 0.12vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-lens-card__copy,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-lens-card__copy { color: var(--section-copy); }

@media (max-width: 820px) { .c-lens-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.c-session-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--session-step-min, 18rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
}

.c-session-step {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.8vw, 2.45rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.78), rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.68));
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-session-step__number {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.82;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.c-session-step__number::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: min(5rem, 42%);
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--section-rule), transparent);
}

.c-session-step__title {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 0.82vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.c-session-step__text {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-card-muted));
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}


/* ============================================================
   32. Phase 2.17 Approach refinements
   Lens hierarchy, session timeline and lighter rail notes.
============================================================ */

/* Softer dark note variant used inside dark sections where the panel
   should still feel connected to the section rather than highly contrasted. */
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft {
  --inset-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.88), rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.78));
  --inset-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 28%, transparent);
  --inset-text: var(--color-dark-text);
  --inset-heading: var(--brand-champagne);
  --inset-muted: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.84);
  --inset-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-soft);
}

/* Lens card headings: keep hierarchy below section headings. */
.c-lens-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 1.18rem + 1.02vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
}

/* Session timeline: original-style numbered circles with a soft line behind. */
.c-session-timeline {
  --session-step-size: clamp(3.35rem, 5.5vw, 4.7rem);
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--session-step-min, 18rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
}

.c-session-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--session-step-size) / 2);
  left: calc(var(--session-step-size) / 2);
  right: calc(var(--session-step-size) / 2);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-rule), transparent);
  opacity: 0.72;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-session-timeline__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-session-timeline__number {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--session-step-size);
  height: var(--session-step-size);
  margin-inline: auto;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 25%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.20), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.96), rgba(8, 18, 35, 0.92));
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 0.55rem color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-bg-solid, var(--brand-navy)) 72%, transparent),
    var(--section-shadow);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.c-session-timeline__body {
  margin-top: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.72),
      rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.60)
    );
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-session-timeline__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.08rem + 0.75vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.c-session-timeline__text {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-session-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.75rem);
  }

  .c-session-timeline::before {
    top: calc(var(--session-step-size) / 2);
    bottom: calc(var(--session-step-size) / 2);
    left: calc(var(--session-step-size) / 2);
    right: auto;
    width: 1px;
    height: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--section-rule), transparent);
  }

  .c-session-timeline__step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: var(--session-step-size) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .c-session-timeline__number {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .c-session-timeline__body {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

/* Slightly stronger light note-rail backgrounds for better contrast. */
.s-section.t-alt .c-note-rail__item,
.s-section.t-default .c-note-rail__item {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.98),
      rgba(245, 231, 208, 0.94)
    );
}


/* ============================================================
   33. Phase 2.18 process steps restoration
   Original-style process steps adapted to system tokens.
============================================================ */

.c-process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.c-process-steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(100% / 6);
  right: calc(100% / 6);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--section-rule, var(--brand-gold)), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.c-process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-process-bubble {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 25%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.13), transparent 55%),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 78%, #272a3c 22%);
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 46%, transparent);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 7%, transparent),
    var(--shadow-resting);
}

.c-process-bubble__num {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.c-process-step h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.c-process-step p {
  max-width: 28ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--section-copy, var(--section-muted));
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-section-note {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.c-section-note.on-dark {
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.78),
      rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.70)
    );
  color: rgba(247, 239, 227, 0.86);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-resting);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .c-process-steps::before {
    top: 28px;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    right: auto;
    width: 1px;
    height: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--section-rule, var(--brand-gold)), transparent);
  }

  .c-process-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    text-align: left;
  }

  .c-process-bubble {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .c-process-step p {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   34. Phase 2.19 final process-step typography
============================================================ */

.c-process-step h3 {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.c-process-step p {
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}


/* ============================================================
   35. Phase 2.20 dark-section body copy correction
   Use muted text for body/small-note copy on dark sections instead of
   the warmer yellow/champagne treatment.
============================================================ */

/* Reset dark-section copy role to the muted text direction. */
.s-section.t-dark,
.s-section.t-dark-soft,
.t-dark,
.t-dark-soft,
.s-cta.t-dark,
.s-cta.t-dark-soft {
  --section-copy: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}

/* Body and note copy on dark sections should be muted, not gold/champagne. */
.s-section.t-dark :where(p, li, cite, .c-heading-group__copy, .c-heading-group__copy p, .c-heading-group__lead, .c-card p, .c-step p, .c-entry-card p, .c-pattern-card p, .c-lens-card__copy, .c-session-step__text, .c-process-step p, .c-note p, .c-section-note, .c-service-card__copy),
.s-section.t-dark-soft :where(p, li, cite, .c-heading-group__copy, .c-heading-group__copy p, .c-heading-group__lead, .c-card p, .c-step p, .c-entry-card p, .c-pattern-card p, .c-lens-card__copy, .c-session-step__text, .c-process-step p, .c-note p, .c-section-note, .c-service-card__copy),
.s-cta.t-dark :where(p, li, cite, .s-cta__copy, .s-cta__meta, .c-card p, .c-step p),
.s-cta.t-dark-soft :where(p, li, cite, .s-cta__copy, .s-cta__meta, .c-card p, .c-step p) {
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}

/* Dark inset panels still need readable copy, but in muted direction rather than
   the previous warm/yellowish copy role. */
.c-inset-panel--dark,
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft {
  --inset-muted: var(--section-muted, var(--color-dark-text-muted));
}

.c-inset-panel--dark :where(p, li),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(p, li),
.c-section-note.on-dark,
.c-process-step p {
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}

/* Keep headings, eyebrows and intentional emphasis/accent elements distinct. */
.c-inset-panel--dark :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title) {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark .c-eyebrow,
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft .c-eyebrow,
.s-service-cta__scope .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}


/* ============================================================
   36. Phase 2.21 dark copy scoping correction
   Keep muted light-blue copy on dark surfaces, but do not let dark-section
   rules override light inset panels placed inside dark sections.
============================================================ */

/* Hero copy should follow the muted light-blue treatment, not champagne. */
.s-hero :where(.s-hero__copy, .s-hero__copy p, .s-hero__meta) {
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-dark-text-muted));
}

/* Dark surfaces: body and small-note copy should use muted light-blue. */
.s-section.t-dark :where(p, li, cite, .c-heading-group__copy p, .c-heading-group__lead, .c-card p, .c-step p, .c-entry-card p, .c-pattern-card p, .c-lens-card__copy, .c-process-step p, .c-section-note),
.s-section.t-dark-soft :where(p, li, cite, .c-heading-group__copy p, .c-heading-group__lead, .c-card p, .c-step p, .c-entry-card p, .c-pattern-card p, .c-lens-card__copy, .c-process-step p, .c-section-note) {
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}

/* Dark notes/inset panels: use the same muted copy treatment, including when
   reveal classes such as .is-visible are present. */
.c-inset-panel--dark :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--dark.is-visible :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft.is-visible :where(p, li, cite),
.c-section-note.on-dark,
.c-section-note.on-dark.is-visible {
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
}

/* IMPORTANT: light inset panels inside dark sections are light surfaces, so
   restore readable dark-on-light text rather than inheriting dark-section copy. */
.s-section.t-dark .c-inset-panel--light,
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-inset-panel--light,
.c-inset-panel--light {
  --inset-heading: var(--brand-navy);
  --inset-muted: rgba(25, 34, 49, 0.76);
  color: var(--inset-muted);
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-inset-panel--light :where(p, li, cite),
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-inset-panel--light :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--light :where(p, li, cite) {
  color: var(--inset-muted);
}

.s-section.t-dark .c-inset-panel--light :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title),
.s-section.t-dark-soft .c-inset-panel--light :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title),
.c-inset-panel--light :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title) {
  color: var(--inset-heading);
}

/* Preserve intentional display/accent copy inside specific light panels,
   but keep it dark enough for contrast on the pale surface. */
.c-inset-panel--light :where(strong, em) {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* Approach insight panel: display copy should remain dark/navy on the light card. */
.approach-insight-panel p {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.approach-insight-panel p + p {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}


/* ============================================================
   37. Phase 2.22 dark inset panel inheritance fix
   Dark inset panels must not inherit light-section muted text colours.
============================================================ */

/* Dedicated dark-surface copy tokens for dark panels, regardless of parent section. */
.c-inset-panel--dark,
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft,
.s-service-cta__scope {
  --inset-muted: var(--color-dark-text-muted, rgba(221, 231, 239, 0.82));
  --inset-copy: var(--color-dark-text-muted, rgba(221, 231, 239, 0.82));
  color: var(--inset-copy);
}

/* Body/small copy inside dark inset panels, including revealed panels. */
.c-inset-panel--dark :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--dark.is-visible :where(p, li, cite),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft.is-visible :where(p, li, cite),
.s-service-cta__scope :where(p, li, cite),
.s-service-cta__scope.is-visible :where(p, li, cite) {
  color: var(--inset-copy);
}

/* Dark-note paragraph variants that were being affected by parent light sections. */
.approach-scope-note :where(p, li, cite),
.approach-note.c-inset-panel--dark :where(p, li, cite),
.approach-note.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(p, li, cite),
.approach-cta-panel :where(p, li, cite) {
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted, rgba(221, 231, 239, 0.82));
}

/* Keep headings readable and distinct on dark panels. */
.c-inset-panel--dark :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title),
.s-service-cta__scope :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title) {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

/* Keep only intentional accents gold. */
.c-inset-panel--dark .c-eyebrow,
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft .c-eyebrow,
.s-service-cta__scope .c-eyebrow,
.c-inset-panel--dark :where(strong),
.c-inset-panel--dark-soft :where(strong),
.s-service-cta__scope :where(strong) {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   38. Phase 2.23 About page additions
   Profile card, credential cards and membership cards.
============================================================ */

.c-profile-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 2rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.16), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.94), rgba(8, 18, 35, 0.94));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-soft, var(--section-shadow));
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.c-profile-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-profile-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.8;
  margin: clamp(0.8rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 28%, transparent);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl, 2rem) - 0.65rem);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.c-profile-card__image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.c-profile-card__content {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  padding-top: clamp(0.8rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
}

.c-profile-card__name {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.2rem + 1.3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.c-profile-card__role {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.94rem + 0.15vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.c-mini-credential-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-mini-credential {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 2.2rem;
  padding: 0.48rem 0.78rem;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.07);
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.c-credential-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-credential-card__area {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-credential-card__title {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.12rem + 0.9vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.c-credential-card__meta {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.c-credential-card__copy {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-membership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(var(--membership-min, 17rem), 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.c-membership-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-note-bg, var(--section-card-bg));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-resting);
}

.c-membership-card__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-height: 3rem;
}

.c-membership-card__logo img {
  display: block;
  max-width: min(9rem, 100%);
  max-height: 3.2rem;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.c-membership-card__name {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 0.68vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.c-membership-card__status {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.c-membership-card__note {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-profile-card__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2; }
}


/* ============================================================
   39. Phase 2.24 About page refinements
   Stacked values card, lighter credential cards and darker membership cards.
============================================================ */

/* Lighter credential-card variant for warm trust sections. */
.c-credential-card--light {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 252, 247, 0.98),
      rgba(248, 238, 224, 0.94)
    );
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--section-border) 74%, rgba(255,255,255,0.42));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(19, 32, 48, 0.07);
}

/* Stacked values / principles card. */
.c-values-panel {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem) auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 2rem);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-values-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-values-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(9rem, 0.35fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
}

.c-values-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}

.c-values-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.c-values-item__label {
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-values-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.08rem + 0.78vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.c-values-item p {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .c-values-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   40. Phase 2.25 About values/editorial refinements
   Editorial list and dark feature-grid pattern.
============================================================ */

.l-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.78fr) minmax(min(520px, 100%), 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.c-editorial-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.c-editorial-item {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
}

.c-editorial-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.c-editorial-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.c-editorial-item p {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-muted, var(--color-text-muted));
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.c-editorial-list-panel {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.72),
      rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.60)
    );
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .l-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   41. Phase 2.26 dark pattern card refinements
   Original-inspired dark feature cards/lists.
============================================================ */

.c-dark-pattern-card {
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.08), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 50%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.c-dark-pattern-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.12rem + 0.9vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.c-dark-pattern-card p {
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
}

.c-pattern-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-pattern-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.c-pattern-list li::before {
  content: "✦";
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.c-pattern-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy-soft) 82%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-slogan-blue) 20%, transparent);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Dark editorial panels can use the same deeper shade as pattern cards. */
.c-editorial-list-panel--deep {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.08), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 42%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Membership logos can be anchored after aligned text. */
.c-membership-card--logo-bottom {
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr auto;
}

.c-membership-card--logo-bottom .c-membership-card__logo {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
}

/* ============================================================
   42. Phase 2.27 Contact page additions
   Action cards and boundary grid.
============================================================ */

.c-action-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  color: var(--section-card-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--motion-soft), box-shadow var(--motion-soft), border-color var(--motion-soft), background var(--motion-soft);
}

.c-action-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.12), transparent 9rem),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.98), rgba(244, 229, 204, 0.94));
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.c-action-card__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding: 0.42rem 0.72rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--section-chip-bg);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-action-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.18rem + 1.1vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.c-action-card__copy {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-action-card__action {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.c-action-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
}

.c-contact-summary {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 34%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}

.c-contact-summary__row {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 22%, transparent);
}

.c-contact-summary__row:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}

.c-contact-summary__row:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.c-contact-summary__label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-contact-summary__value {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + 0.48vw, 1.48rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.c-contact-summary__note {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.c-boundary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(min(520px, 100%), 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.c-boundary-card {
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
}

.c-boundary-card--light {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 252, 247, 0.98), rgba(248, 238, 224, 0.94));
}

.c-boundary-card--dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 8%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 44%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}

.c-boundary-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 1.18rem + 1vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.c-boundary-card h4 {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.55vw, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.c-boundary-card p {
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.c-boundary-card p:first-of-type {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark h3 {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark h4 {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark p {
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
}

.c-urgent-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.c-urgent-card {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 26%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 44, 72, 0.82), rgba(14, 32, 54, 0.72));
}

.c-urgent-card h4 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.c-urgent-card p {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .c-boundary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   43. Phase 2.28 Contact refinements
   Stronger email card and boundary/urgent hierarchy.
============================================================ */

/* Strong dark email/example panels. */
.c-inset-panel--dark-strong {
  --inset-bg:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  --inset-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 42%, transparent);
  --inset-copy: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  --inset-muted: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  --inset-heading: var(--brand-champagne);
  background: var(--inset-bg);
  border-color: var(--inset-border);
  color: var(--inset-copy);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark-strong :where(p, li, cite) {
  color: var(--inset-copy);
}

.c-inset-panel--dark-strong :where(h1, h2, h3, .c-inset-title) {
  color: var(--inset-heading);
}

.c-boundary-card__lead {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.c-boundary-card--light .c-boundary-card__lead {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark .c-boundary-card__lead {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.c-urgent-card h4 {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-urgent-card h4 strong {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}


/* ============================================================
   44. Phase 2.29 final contact polish
   Cleaner action labels and corrected boundary hierarchy.
============================================================ */

.c-action-card__label {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-boundary-card .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--section-accent);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.c-boundary-card__lead {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 0.98rem + 0.15vw, 1.14rem);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.c-boundary-card--light .c-boundary-card__lead {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.c-boundary-card--dark .c-boundary-card__lead {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

/* ============================================================
   45. Phase 2.30 Pricing page additions
   Price cards and light editorial panels.
============================================================ */

.c-price-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-price-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--section-border-strong);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.12), transparent 10rem),
    var(--section-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--section-shadow-hover);
}

.c-price-card--programme {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.08), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 42%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}

.c-price-card__label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-price-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.2rem + 1.15vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.c-price-card__meta {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
}

.c-price-card__duration {
  display: block;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.c-price-card__price {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.c-price-card__copy {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 0.94rem + 0.08vw, 1.03rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.c-price-card__copy p { margin: 0; }
.c-price-card__copy p + p { margin-top: var(--space-3); }

.c-price-card__action {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__label,
.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__price,
.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__action { color: var(--brand-gold); }

.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__title { color: var(--brand-champagne); }

.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__duration,
.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__copy,
.c-price-card--programme .c-price-card__copy p,
.c-price-card--programme li { color: var(--color-dark-text-muted); }

.c-price-card--programme .c-pattern-list { margin-top: var(--space-5); }

.c-editorial-list-panel--light {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(255, 252, 247, 0.98),
      rgba(248, 238, 224, 0.94)
    );
  border-color: var(--section-border);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(19, 32, 48, 0.07);
}

.c-editorial-list-panel--light .c-editorial-item { border-bottom-color: var(--section-rule-soft); }
.c-editorial-list-panel--light .c-editorial-item h3 { color: var(--section-card-heading); }
.c-editorial-list-panel--light .c-editorial-item p { color: var(--section-card-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   46. Phase 2.31 Pricing cancellation policy refinements
   Quieter summary values and cancellation policy card.
============================================================ */

.c-contact-summary__value {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.94rem + 0.18vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.c-policy-card {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--section-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 2rem);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 252, 247, 0.98), rgba(248, 238, 224, 0.94));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(19, 32, 48, 0.07);
}

.c-policy-card__intro {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 0.95rem + 0.12vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.c-policy-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.c-policy-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(8rem, 0.34fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--section-rule-soft);
}

.c-policy-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}

.c-policy-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.c-policy-item__label {
  color: var(--section-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-policy-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--section-card-heading);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 1.05rem + 0.65vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.14;
}

.c-policy-item p {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--section-card-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .c-policy-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   47. Dark hero eyebrow colour
   Eyebrows inside dark-background system heroes use the on-dark token.
   Page-specific heroes handle their own eyebrow colour in each page CSS file.
============================================================ */

.s-hero.t-dark .c-eyebrow,
.s-hero[class*="--"] .c-eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-eyebrow-on-dark, var(--brand-champagne));
}


/* ============================================================
   48. Card hover lift — consistent across all card types

   Clickable cards (c-card[href], c-link-card, c-service-card, c-action-card):
   translateY(-5px) — rules above; clearly interactive.

   Static display cards: gentle translateY(-3px). These cards are not
   links but benefit from a subtle lift to give depth and life.

   Notes, callouts, and diagram cards (c-inset-panel, c-note, c-note-rail,
   c-boundary-card, c-urgent-card, c-policy-item, c-editorial-panel,
   c-cycle-card): no hover animation.
============================================================ */

.c-entry-card,
.c-pattern-card,
.c-lens-card,
.c-credential-card,
.c-membership-card,
.c-price-card {
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-soft),
    box-shadow var(--motion-soft);
}

.c-entry-card:hover,
.c-pattern-card:hover,
.c-lens-card:hover,
.c-credential-card:hover,
.c-membership-card:hover,
.c-price-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}


/* ============================================================
   49. Navigation and footer theming
   (extracted from innersentia-tokens.css)
============================================================ */

/* ── Navigation ──────────────────────────────────────────── */

.c-nav-cta .c-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
}

.c-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.c-site-header,
[data-theme="dark"] .c-site-header {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy) 88%, transparent);
  border-bottom-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 16%, transparent);
}

.c-site-header.is-scrolled,
[data-theme="dark"] .c-site-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-navy) 94%, transparent);
  border-bottom-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
}

.c-nav-link {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-slogan-blue) 86%, white 8%);
}

.c-nav-link:hover,
.c-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-nav-logo__img {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(150px, 18vw, 210px);
  height: auto;
}

.c-nav-toggle span {
  background: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-nav-panel {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  border-bottom-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
}

.c-nav-panel .c-nav-link {
  color: var(--brand-slogan-blue);
  border-bottom-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-slogan-blue) 18%, transparent);
}

.c-nav-panel .c-nav-link:hover,
.c-nav-panel .c-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
}

.c-nav-panel__sublist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  padding: 0 0 0 var(--space-4);
  border-left: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 24%, transparent);
}

.c-nav-panel__sublist a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.62rem 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-slogan-blue) 82%, transparent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-slogan-blue) 12%, transparent);
  transition:
    color var(--transition-fast),
    padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.c-nav-panel__sublist a:hover,
.c-nav-panel__sublist a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  padding-left: 0.2rem;
}

.c-nav-panel__sublist a[aria-current="page"]::before {
  content: "— ";
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

.c-nav-dropdown__menu a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 80%, var(--brand-navy) 20%);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 8%, transparent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Footer ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.s-footer {
  background: var(--color-dark-bg);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  padding-block: var(--space-10);
}

.s-footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 1.45fr) minmax(180px, 1.25fr) minmax(140px, 0.85fr) minmax(190px, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.s-footer__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: min(260px, 100%);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.s-footer__logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.s-footer__logo-img {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(190px, 20vw, 260px);
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.s-footer__brand {
  max-width: 320px;
}

.s-footer__brand p {
  max-width: 34ch;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .s-footer__logo-img {
    width: min(220px, 82vw);
  }

  .s-footer__brand {
    max-width: none;
  }
}

.s-footer__brand p,
.s-footer__contact-item,
.s-footer__contact-item a,
.s-footer__copy,
.s-footer__links a,
.s-footer__legal a {
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
}

.s-footer__brand p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.s-footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.s-footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.s-footer__links a,
.s-footer__contact-item a,
.s-footer__legal a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.s-footer__links a:hover,
.s-footer__contact-item a:hover,
.s-footer__legal a:hover {
  color: hsl(39, 44%, 92%);
}

.s-footer__contact-item {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.s-footer__crisis-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-accent) 26%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-dark-text) 5%, transparent);
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.s-footer__crisis-note strong {
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.s-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.s-footer__copy {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  margin: 0;
}

.s-footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.s-footer__legal a {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .s-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .s-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .s-footer__bottom {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ── Eyebrow label ───────────────────────────────────────── */

.c-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-eyebrow);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-eyebrow::after {
  display: none;
  content: "";
  width: 3.2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, currentColor, transparent);
}

/* ── Button variants ─────────────────────────────────────── */

.c-btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4cf83, var(--brand-champagne), #bd842d);
  color: #071426;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 222, 150, 0.65);
}

.c-btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-gold-light), var(--brand-gold));
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px hsl(225 37% 10% / 0.18);
}

.c-btn--primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.c-btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.4);
}

.c-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.65);
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── Hero info card (right column card replacing background image) ──── */

.c-hero-info-card {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 30%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(216, 163, 74, 0.10), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #071022, #09172b);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
}

.c-hero-info-card__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-hero-info-card__title {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--brand-champagne);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.88rem + 0.6vw, 1.48rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.c-hero-info-card__items {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.c-hero-info-card__item {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 18%, transparent);
}

.c-hero-info-card__item:first-child {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 0;
}

.c-hero-info-card__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.c-hero-info-card__label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.c-hero-info-card__body {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.c-hero-info-card__close {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-gold) 18%, transparent);
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .c-hero-info-card {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
  }
}