:root{
    --navy:#023c63;
    --navy-deep:#01243d;
    --blue:#0085bf;
    --blue-glow:rgba(0,133,191,.4);
    --blue-soft:#e8f3fa;
    --paper:#fbf8f3;
    --paper-2:#f3ede2;
    --ink:#1a1d22;
    --ink-soft:#4a4f57;
    --line:#e0d9cc;
    --gold:#c9a25f;
    --gold-soft:#f5ecd8;
    --display:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;
    --body:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif;
    --expo:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    --spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
  body{
    font-family:var(--body);background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  ::selection{background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper)}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block}
  .wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}

  /* ===== PAGE LOADER ===== */
  .loader{
    position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;background:var(--navy-deep);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transition:opacity .6s .2s,visibility .6s .2s;
  }
  .loader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
  .loader-bar{width:120px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
  .loader-bar::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--blue);border-radius:2px;
    animation:load .8s var(--expo) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes load{from{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left}to{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}}
  .loader-text{position:absolute;font-family:var(--display);color:rgba(255,255,255,.15);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px}

  /* ===== CURSOR GLOW ===== */
  .cursor-glow{
    position:fixed;width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,133,191,.07) 0%,transparent 70%);
    pointer-events:none;z-index:9998;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition:opacity .3s;
    mix-blend-mode:normal;
  }
  .cursor-dot{
    position:fixed;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--blue);pointer-events:none;z-index:9999;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition:width .25s var(--spring),height .25s var(--spring),background .2s;
    mix-blend-mode:normal;
  }
  .cursor-dot.hover{width:40px;height:40px;background:rgba(0,133,191,.15);border:2px solid var(--blue)}
  @media(hover:none){.cursor-glow,.cursor-dot{display:none}}

  /* ===== SCROLL PROGRESS ===== */
  .scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;z-index:200;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--gold));width:0;box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--blue-glow)}

  /* ===== NAV ===== */
  nav{
    position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
    background:rgba(251,248,243,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .4s;
  }
  nav.scrolled{background:rgba(251,248,243,.96);box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(2,60,99,.07)}
  .nav-in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px}
  .brand{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy)}
  .brand span{color:var(--blue)}
  .nav-links{display:flex;gap:34px;align-items:center}
  .nav-links a{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:color .2s;position:relative}
  .nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-4px;left:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--blue);transition:width .35s var(--expo)}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
  .nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%}
  .nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
  .nav-cta{background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper)!important;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:3px;font-size:.78rem!important;transition:all .3s var(--expo)!important}
  .nav-cta::after{display:none!important}
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,133,191,.35)}
  .burger{display:none;width:28px;height:22px;position:relative;cursor:pointer;z-index:110}
  .burger span{position:absolute;left:0;width:100%;height:2px;background:var(--navy);transition:all .4s var(--expo)}
  .burger span:nth-child(1){top:0}
  .burger span:nth-child(2){top:10px}
  .burger span:nth-child(3){top:20px}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(1){top:10px;transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0)}
  .burger.open span:nth-child(3){top:10px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}

  /* mobile menu */
  .mob-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:98;background:rgba(1,36,61,.35);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .4s}
  .mob-overlay.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
  .mob-menu{
    position:fixed;top:74px;right:0;bottom:0;width:min(320px,85vw);
    background:var(--paper);border-left:1px solid var(--line);z-index:99;
    transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .5s var(--expo);
    padding:32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .mob-menu.open{transform:none}
  .mob-menu a{display:block;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;padding:18px 0;color:var(--ink-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .25s}
  .mob-menu a:hover{color:var(--navy);padding-left:8px}
  .mob-menu .mcta{display:inline-block;margin-top:24px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper);padding:14px 28px;border-radius:3px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;transition:background .2s}

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero{padding:100px 0 80px;position:relative;overflow:visible}
  .hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:-100px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
  .hero-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px);opacity:.5;animation:orb-float 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
  .hero-orb-1{width:500px;height:500px;background:var(--blue-soft);top:-100px;right:-80px}
  .hero-orb-2{width:350px;height:350px;background:var(--gold-soft);bottom:-60px;left:-80px;animation-delay:-4s;animation-duration:15s}
  .hero-orb-3{width:250px;height:250px;background:rgba(0,133,191,.08);top:40%;left:30%;animation-delay:-8s;animation-duration:18s}
  @keyframes orb-float{
    0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
    33%{transform:translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.05)}
    66%{transform:translate(-15px,25px) scale(.95)}
    100%{transform:translate(20px,-10px) scale(1.08)}
  }
  .hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}

  /* hero text entrance */
  .hero-line{overflow:hidden}
  .hero-line-inner{
    display:block;transform:translateY(105%);
    animation:line-up .9s var(--expo) forwards;
  }
  .hero-line:nth-child(1) .hero-line-inner{animation-delay:.3s}
  .hero-line:nth-child(2) .hero-line-inner{animation-delay:.15s}
  .hero-line:nth-child(3) .hero-line-inner{animation-delay:.45s}
  .hero-line:nth-child(4) .hero-line-inner{animation-delay:.6s}
  .hero-line:nth-child(5) .hero-line-inner{animation-delay:.75s}
  @keyframes line-up{to{transform:none}}

  h1.hero-h{
    font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(2.7rem,5.4vw,4.5rem);
    line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  h1.hero-h em{font-style:italic;color:var(--blue)}

  /* rotating words */
  .rotate-words{display:inline-block;position:relative;vertical-align:bottom}
  .rotate-words .rw{
    display:inline-block;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px) rotateX(-40deg);
    transition:all .5s var(--expo);white-space:nowrap;
    transform-origin:bottom center;
  }
  .rotate-words .rw.active{opacity:1;transform:none;position:relative}
  .rotate-words .rw.exit{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-30px) rotateX(40deg)}

  .hero-lead{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:34px}
  .hero-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}

  /* magnetic button */
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
    padding:14px 28px;border-radius:3px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;
    transition:all .3s var(--expo);cursor:pointer;border:none;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper)}
  .btn-primary::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--navy-deep));opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(2,60,99,.4)}
  .btn-primary:hover::before{opacity:1}
  .btn-primary span{position:relative;z-index:1}
  /* ripple */
  .btn .ripple{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);transform:scale(0);animation:ripple-out .6s ease-out forwards;pointer-events:none}
  @keyframes ripple-out{to{transform:scale(4);opacity:0}}
  .btn-ghost{color:var(--navy);background:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy);border-radius:0;padding:6px 2px}
  .btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue)}

  /* portrait */
  .portrait-wrap{perspective:800px}
  .portrait{
    position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deep));
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -25px rgba(2,60,99,.5);
    transition:box-shadow .4s;
    transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform;
  }
  .portrait img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:1;transition:transform .6s var(--expo)}
  .portrait:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
  .portrait .tag{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;padding:26px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(1,36,61,.9));color:var(--paper);z-index:3;pointer-events:none}
  .portrait .tag .nm{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:500}
  .portrait .tag .rl{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-top:4px}
  .portrait .play{
    position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(2,60,99,.8);
    z-index:2;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transition:all .4s var(--expo);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  }
  .portrait .play::before{content:"";border-style:solid;border-width:13px 0 13px 22px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent #fff;margin-left:5px}
  .portrait .play::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-10px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);animation:pulse-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-ring{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.8}100%{transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0}}
  .portrait:hover .play{background:var(--blue);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12)}
  .portrait{display:block}

  /* video player */
  .video-wrap{margin-top:64px;margin-bottom:24px;display:flex;justify-content:center}
  .video-container{
    width:100%;max-width:800px;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deep));
    border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(2,60,99,.4);
  }
  .video-container iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

  /* scroll cue */
  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute;bottom:-40px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    opacity:0;animation:fade-in 1s 1.2s forwards;
  }
  .scroll-cue span{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .scroll-cue .scroll-line{width:1px;height:40px;background:var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .scroll-cue .scroll-line::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-100%;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:var(--blue);animation:scroll-down 2s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes scroll-down{0%{top:-100%}50%{top:100%}100%{top:100%}}
  @keyframes fade-in{to{opacity:1}}

  /* ===== CREDS MARQUEE ===== */
  .creds{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper-2);overflow:hidden}
  .creds-track{display:flex;gap:60px;padding:22px 0;white-space:nowrap;animation:marquee 32s linear infinite;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--navy)}
  .creds-track span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:60px}
  .creds-track span::after{content:"◆";color:var(--gold);font-size:.55rem}
  .creds:hover .creds-track{animation-duration:60s}
  @keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

  /* ===== SECTION ===== */
  .sec{padding:100px 0}
  .sec-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:52px;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .sec-head h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.05}
  .sec-num{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:6px}
  .sec-link{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold);padding-bottom:3px;transition:all .3s}
  .sec-link:hover{color:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);padding-bottom:6px}

  /* ===== FEATURED POST ===== */
  .feat{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:0;
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -30px rgba(2,60,99,.3);
    transition:all .5s var(--expo);
  }
  .feat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 32px 64px -30px rgba(2,60,99,.4)}
  .feat-img{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--navy));min-height:340px;
    position:relative;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:28px;overflow:hidden;
  }
  /* animated gradient in featured image */
  .feat-img::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(45deg,var(--navy),var(--blue),var(--gold),var(--navy));
    background-size:300% 300%;animation:grad-shift 8s ease infinite;opacity:.6;
  }
  @keyframes grad-shift{0%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}100%{background-position:0% 50%}}
  .feat-img .fnum{font-family:var(--display);font-size:6rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);font-weight:600;line-height:.8;position:relative}
  .feat-body{padding:48px}
  .pill{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-soft);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:20px;transition:all .3s}
  .feat:hover .pill{background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper)}
  .feat-body h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:2rem;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px}
  .feat-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:24px}
  .meta{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:.03em}
  .meta b{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}

  /* ===== POST GRID (3D tilt cards) ===== */
  .posts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:34px;margin-top:50px}
  .card-wrap{perspective:600px}
  .card{
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;
    transition:box-shadow .4s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform;
  }
  .card:hover{box-shadow:0 28px 56px -28px rgba(2,60,99,.45)}
  .card-img{height:170px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--paper-2),var(--line));position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden}
  .card-img::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,transparent,rgba(0,133,191,.05));
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;
  }
  .card:hover .card-img::after{opacity:1}
  .card-img .ci{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--navy);opacity:.15;font-weight:600;transition:all .5s var(--expo)}
  .card:hover .card-img .ci{opacity:.25;transform:scale(1.2) rotate(-3deg)}
  .card-b{padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
  .card-b .pill{margin-bottom:14px}
  .card-b h4{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.22rem;line-height:1.2;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px}
  .card-b p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:16px;flex:1}
  .card-b .meta{margin-top:auto}
  /* card shine effect */
  .card-shine{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:5;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
  .card:hover .card-shine{opacity:1}

  /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
  .about{background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  /* animated mesh gradient */
  .about-mesh{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden}
  .about-mesh div{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(100px);opacity:.3;animation:mesh-move 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
  .about-mesh .m1{width:500px;height:500px;background:rgba(0,133,191,.4);top:-20%;left:-10%;animation-delay:0s}
  .about-mesh .m2{width:400px;height:400px;background:rgba(201,162,95,.2);bottom:-15%;right:-5%;animation-delay:-7s;animation-duration:25s}
  .about-mesh .m3{width:300px;height:300px;background:rgba(0,133,191,.2);top:50%;left:50%;animation-delay:-14s;animation-duration:22s}
  @keyframes mesh-move{
    0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
    25%{transform:translate(60px,-40px) scale(1.1)}
    50%{transform:translate(-30px,50px) scale(.9)}
    75%{transform:translate(40px,20px) scale(1.05)}
    100%{transform:translate(-20px,-30px) scale(1)}
  }
  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .about .eyebrow{color:var(--blue)}
  .about h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:24px}
  .about p{color:rgba(251,248,243,.82);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:1.02rem}
  .about-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:34px;margin-top:38px}
  .stat .n{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:500;color:#fff;line-height:1}
  .stat .l{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:.05em;margin-top:8px}
  .about-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius:8px;padding:40px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    transition:border-color .4s,transform .4s var(--expo);
  }
  .about-card:hover{border-color:rgba(0,133,191,.4);transform:translateY(-4px)}
  .about-card h3{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:22px;color:#fff}
  .about-card li{list-style:none;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:.95rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.85);display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;transition:all .3s var(--expo)}
  .about-card li:last-child{border:none}
  .about-card li:hover{padding-left:8px;color:#fff}
  .about-card li::before{content:"→";color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;transition:transform .3s var(--expo)}
  .about-card li:hover::before{transform:translateX(5px)}

  /* ===== TOPICS ===== */
  .topics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
  .topic{
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:32px 24px;background:#fff;
    transition:all .4s var(--expo);position:relative;overflow:hidden;cursor:default;
  }
  .topic::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--gold));transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .5s var(--expo);transform-origin:left}
  .topic::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deep));
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;z-index:0;
  }
  .topic:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px -20px rgba(2,60,99,.45);border-color:transparent}
  .topic:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .topic:hover::after{opacity:1}
  .topic>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .topic:hover .tn,.topic:hover p,.topic:hover .topic-num{color:var(--paper)!important}
  .topic .tn{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .3s}
  .topic p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:color .3s}
  .topic .topic-num{font-family:var(--display);font-size:3.8rem;font-weight:600;position:absolute;top:12px;right:16px;color:var(--navy);opacity:.04;line-height:1;transition:all .4s;z-index:1}
  .topic:hover .topic-num{opacity:.15}

  /* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
  .news{
    background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:8px;padding:72px 56px;text-align:center;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .news::before,.news::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.4;pointer-events:none}
  .news::before{top:-60px;right:-40px;background:rgba(0,133,191,.12)}
  .news::after{bottom:-60px;left:-40px;background:rgba(201,162,95,.15)}
  .news h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:-.02em;position:relative}
  .news p{color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 30px;position:relative}
  .news-form{display:flex;gap:12px;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;position:relative}
  .news-form input{flex:1;min-width:220px;padding:16px 20px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;font-family:var(--body);font-size:.95rem;background:#fff;transition:all .3s}
  .news-form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,133,191,.1)}
  .news-form .btn{z-index:1}

  /* ===== REACH ===== */
  .reach{background:var(--navy-deep);color:var(--paper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .reach-particles{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
  .reach .eyebrow{color:var(--blue)}
  .reach h2{color:#fff}
  .reach .sub{color:rgba(251,248,243,.65);max-width:560px;margin-top:-26px;margin-bottom:8px;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .reach-hero{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center;padding:20px 0 44px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-bottom:48px}
  .reach-hero .big{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(3.2rem,8vw,5.6rem);color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em}
  .reach-hero .big em{color:var(--blue);font-style:normal}
  .reach-hero .cap{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:14px}
  .reach-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .rcard{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius:8px;padding:30px 26px;
    transition:all .4s var(--expo);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .rcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,133,191,.1),transparent);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
  .rcard:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -20px rgba(0,133,191,.3)}
  .rcard:hover::before{opacity:1}
  .rcard .plat{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:14px;position:relative}
  .rcard .rn{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.3rem;font-weight:500;color:#fff;line-height:1;position:relative}
  .rcard .rl{font-size:.84rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.65);margin-top:6px;position:relative}
  .rcard .rsub{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.45);margin-top:14px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);position:relative}
  .asseen{margin-top:52px;text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .asseen .lbl{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:24px}

  /* platform icon in rcard */
  .rcard .plat-icon{width:36px;height:36px;margin-bottom:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .rcard .plat-icon svg{width:28px;height:28px}

  /* media logo image */
  .media-logos-img{
    max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    transition:all .4s var(--expo);
  }
  .media-logos-img:hover{border-color:rgba(0,133,191,.3);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,133,191,.15)}
  .media-logos-img img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}

  /* brands accelerated */
  .brands-acc{margin-top:60px;position:relative;z-index:1;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:48px}
  .brands-acc .lbl{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:8px;text-align:center}
  .brands-acc .sublbl{font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.5);text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px}
  .brands-img-wrap{
    max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    transition:all .4s var(--expo);
  }
  .brands-img-wrap:hover{border-color:rgba(0,133,191,.3);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,133,191,.15)}
  .brands-img-wrap img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
  .brands-count{text-align:center;margin-top:24px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.4);letter-spacing:.06em}
  .brands-count strong{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700}

  /* ===== GROUP (org-chart) ===== */
  .group{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a2a45 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);color:var(--paper);overflow:hidden;position:relative}
  .group::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,rgba(0,133,191,.12),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
  .group .sec-head h2{color:#fff}
  .group .sec-num{color:var(--blue)}
  .group .sec-link{color:rgba(251,248,243,.8);border-color:var(--gold)}
  .group .sec-link:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--blue)}
  .group-lead{max-width:620px;color:rgba(251,248,243,.7);margin-top:-30px;margin-bottom:0}

  /* hub logo */
  .org-hub{text-align:center;margin-bottom:0;position:relative;z-index:2}
  .org-hub-logo{
    display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid rgba(0,133,191,.5);background:rgba(0,133,191,.08);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);position:relative;
  }
  .org-hub-logo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-8px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(0,133,191,.2)}
  .org-hub-logo .hub-r{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1}
  .org-hub-logo .hub-t{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-top:4px;font-weight:700}
  .org-hub-sub{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:14px;font-weight:700}

  /* connecting lines SVG */
  .org-lines{position:relative;z-index:1;margin:0 auto;max-width:1100px}
  .org-lines svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
  .org-dot{fill:var(--blue)}
  .org-line-path{stroke:rgba(0,133,191,.4);stroke-width:2;fill:none}
  .org-line-vert{stroke:rgba(0,133,191,.4);stroke-width:2}

  /* pillar cards grid */
  .org-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px;position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:-4px}
  .org-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius:8px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    transition:all .4s var(--expo);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .org-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
  .org-card-accent{height:3px;width:100%}
  .org-card-accent.red{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e74c3c,#ff6b6b)}
  .org-card-accent.green{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2ecc71,#6dd5a0)}
  .org-card-accent.orange{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f39c12,#ffd166)}
  .org-card-accent.teal{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1abc9c,#48d6b0)}
  .org-card-accent.purple{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#9b59b6,#c39bd3)}
  .org-card-head{padding:26px 22px 18px;text-align:center}
  .org-card-icon{
    width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:10px;margin:0 auto 14px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  }
  .org-card-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
  .org-card-title{
    font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1.3;
  }
  .org-card-body{padding:0 22px 14px;flex:1}
  .org-card-body li{
    list-style:none;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.75);
    padding:6px 0;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;
    transition:color .2s;
  }
  .org-card:hover .org-card-body li{color:rgba(251,248,243,.9)}
  .org-card-body li::before{
    content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;margin-top:6px;flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .org-card.red li::before{background:#e74c3c}
  .org-card.green li::before{background:#2ecc71}
  .org-card.orange li::before{background:#f39c12}
  .org-card.teal li::before{background:#1abc9c}
  .org-card.purple li::before{background:#9b59b6}
  .org-card-count{
    padding:14px 22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:rgba(251,248,243,.4);font-weight:700;text-align:center;
  }

  @media(max-width:1080px){.org-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
  @media(max-width:700px){.org-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
  @media(max-width:480px){.org-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  @media(max-width:1080px){.org-lines{display:none}}

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:rgba(251,248,243,.7);padding:72px 0 32px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--blue),transparent)}
  .foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:48px}
  footer .brand{color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px}
  footer p{font-size:.9rem;max-width:280px;line-height:1.7}
  .foot-col h5{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:18px}
  .foot-col a{display:block;font-size:.9rem;padding:7px 0;transition:all .25s}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:6px}
  .foot-bot{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:.82rem;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
  .foot-bot .foot-dot{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(251,248,243,.4);flex:1;text-align:center}
  .foot-bot .tagline{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--blue);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem}

  /* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
  .back-top{
    position:fixed;bottom:32px;right:32px;z-index:90;
    width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--navy);color:var(--paper);border:none;cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(2,60,99,.35);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px) scale(.8);
    transition:all .4s var(--spring);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .back-top.show{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
  .back-top:hover{background:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,133,191,.4)}
  .back-top svg{width:18px;height:18px}

  /* ===== REVEAL ===== */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(36px);transition:opacity .8s var(--expo),transform .8s var(--expo)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .reveal.d1{transition-delay:.1s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.2s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.3s}.reveal.d4{transition-delay:.4s}

  /* ===== ABOUT MISSION ===== */
  .about-mission {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 48px;
    margin-top: 52px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.12fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .mission-quote {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  }
  .mission-quote blockquote {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .mission-details p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .mission-details p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* ===== SALES ARMY CTA ===== */
  .sales-army-sec {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }
  .sales-army-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #063e63 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 133, 191, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 72px 56px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(1, 36, 61, 0.45);
  }
  .sales-army-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .sales-army-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 95, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    filter: blur(40px);
  }
  .sales-army-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .sales-army-content .pill {
    background: rgba(0, 133, 191, 0.15);
    color: var(--blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 133, 191, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .sales-army-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .sales-army-content p {
    color: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .sales-army-actions {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .sales-army-actions .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
  }
  .sales-army-actions .btn-primary::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfb46c, var(--gold));
  }
  .sales-army-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(201, 162, 95, 0.35);
  }
  .sales-army-subtext {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.5) !important;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  /* ===== BRAND ARCHITECTURE ===== */
  .arch-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  .arch-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--expo);
  }
  .arch-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .arch-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .arch-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .arch-card.active {
    background: rgba(0, 133, 191, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(0, 133, 191, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 133, 191, 0.15);
  }
  .arch-card.active .arch-role {
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .arch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  /* ===== FRAMEWORK SECTION ===== */
  .framework-sec {
    background: var(--paper-2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .framework-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
  }
  .framework-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 36px 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--expo);
  }
  .framework-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(2, 60, 99, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--blue);
  }
  .framework-num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    opacity: 0.15;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
  }
  .framework-card:hover .framework-num {
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  .framework-title {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .framework-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media(max-width:920px){
    .hero-grid,.about-grid,.feat{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .hero-grid{gap:44px}
    .posts,.topics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .nav-links{display:none}.burger{display:block}
    .portrait-wrap{max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}
    .reach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .scroll-cue{display:none}
    .hero{padding:80px 0 64px}
    .sec-head{align-items:flex-start}
    .about-mission {grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px;}
    .arch-grid {grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px;}
    .framework-grid {grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;}
    .video-wrap{margin-top:48px}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .posts,.topics,.foot-grid,.reach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .wrap{padding:0 20px}.news{padding:44px 22px}.sec{padding:64px 0}.hero{padding:56px 0 44px}
    .foot-bot{justify-content:center;text-align:center}.foot-bot .foot-dot{flex:none;order:3}
    .sales-army-card {padding: 44px 22px;}
    .framework-grid {grid-template-columns: 1fr;}
    h1.hero-h{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,8.5vw,3rem)}
    .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px}
    .hero-lead{font-size:1.02rem}
    /* full-width, comfortably tappable CTAs */
    .hero-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:12px;width:100%}
    .hero-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
    .hero-actions .btn-ghost{padding:12px 2px}
    .sec-head{margin-bottom:36px}
    .sec-head h2 br{display:none}
    .feat-body{padding:32px 26px}
    .feat-img{min-height:200px}
    .about-stats{gap:24px}
    .video-wrap{margin-top:36px}
  }

  /* =====================================================================
     SUB-PAGE COMPONENTS  (about / services / speaking / gci / insights / contact)
     ===================================================================== */

  /* ===== PAGE HERO (interior pages) ===== */
  .page-hero{
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0a2a45 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);
    color:var(--paper);padding:128px 0 96px;
  }
  .page-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 0%,rgba(0,133,191,.18),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
  .page-hero .about-mesh{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0}
  .page-hero-in{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:820px}
  .page-hero .eyebrow{color:var(--blue)}
  .page-hero h1{
    font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.025em;
    color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .page-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--blue)}
  .page-hero .lead{font-size:1.12rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.82);max-width:640px;line-height:1.7}
  .page-hero .hero-actions{margin-top:34px}
  .breadcrumb{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(251,248,243,.55);margin-bottom:26px}
  .breadcrumb a{color:var(--blue)}
  .breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}

  /* page CTA buttons that sit on dark hero */
  .page-hero .btn-ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
  .page-hero .btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue)}

  /* ===== PROSE (article / about body) ===== */
  .prose{max-width:760px}
  .prose p{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:22px;line-height:1.8}
  .prose h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);color:var(--navy);margin:46px 0 18px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .prose h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy);margin:34px 0 12px}
  .prose ul{margin:0 0 22px 0;padding:0;list-style:none}
  .prose ul li{position:relative;padding:8px 0 8px 28px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7}
  .prose ul li::before{content:"→";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700}
  .prose strong{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
  .prose blockquote{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.5;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding:6px 0 6px 28px;margin:34px 0}

  /* ===== SERVICES GRID ===== */
  .svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:28px;margin-top:14px}
  .svc-card{
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:42px 36px;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:all .4s var(--expo);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  }
  .svc-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--gold));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--expo)}
  .svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 56px -28px rgba(2,60,99,.4);border-color:transparent}
  .svc-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .svc-icon{
    width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:22px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:var(--blue-soft);color:var(--blue);
  }
  .svc-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px}
  .svc-card h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .svc-for{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:16px}
  .svc-card p{font-size:.96rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px}
  .svc-card ul{list-style:none;margin-top:auto}
  .svc-card ul li{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}
  .svc-card ul li::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin-top:7px;flex-shrink:0}

  /* ===== SPEAKING TOPICS ===== */
  .speak-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:14px}
  .speak-topic{
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;background:#fff;padding:30px 28px;
    display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;transition:all .4s var(--expo);
  }
  .speak-topic:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(2,60,99,.4);border-color:var(--blue)}
  .speak-topic .sn{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);opacity:.4;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0}
  .speak-topic h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px}
  .speak-topic p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6}
  .speak-formats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:50px}
  .speak-format{text-align:center;padding:34px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;background:var(--paper-2)}
  .speak-format .sf-ic{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.4rem;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:10px}
  .speak-format h4{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
  .speak-format p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6}

  /* ===== INSIGHTS / ARTICLE LIST ===== */
  .article-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .article-row{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:32px;align-items:center;
    padding:34px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:all .35s var(--expo);
  }
  .article-row:hover{background:#fff;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;box-shadow:0 14px 40px -28px rgba(2,60,99,.4)}
  .article-row .ar-num{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);opacity:.35}
  .article-row h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .article-row p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55;max-width:620px}
  .article-row .ar-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-top:10px}
  .article-row .ar-arrow{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--navy);transition:all .3s var(--expo);flex-shrink:0}
  .article-row:hover .ar-arrow{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
  .article-row .ar-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}

  /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
  .contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.25fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
  .contact-aside h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:18px;line-height:1.1}
  .contact-aside p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:26px;max-width:380px}
  .contact-channels{list-style:none;margin-top:8px}
  .contact-channels li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .contact-channels li b{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;display:block;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:2px}
  .contact-channels .cc-ic{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--blue-soft);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
  .contact-channels .cc-ic svg{width:20px;height:20px}
  .contact-form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:44px;box-shadow:0 24px 56px -38px rgba(2,60,99,.4)}
  .field{margin-bottom:22px}
  .field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
  .field label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
  .field input,.field select,.field textarea{
    width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:5px;
    font-family:var(--body);font-size:.95rem;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);transition:all .25s;
  }
  .field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
  .field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,133,191,.1)}
  .contact-form .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:6px}
  .form-status{margin-top:18px;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#7a5d1e;font-size:.9rem;text-align:center;opacity:0;height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:opacity .4s}
  .form-status.show{opacity:1;height:auto;padding:14px 18px}

  /* ===== GCI PERKS (reuse topic look, warmer) ===== */
  .gci-perks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:14px}
  .gci-perk{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;background:#fff;padding:32px 28px;transition:all .4s var(--expo)}
  .gci-perk:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 22px 48px -26px rgba(2,60,99,.4);border-color:var(--gold)}
  .gci-perk .gp-ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#a87c2e;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px}
  .gci-perk .gp-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
  .gci-perk h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
  .gci-perk p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6}

  /* ===== GENERIC CTA BAND ===== */
  .cta-band{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,#063e63 100%);
    border-radius:10px;padding:72px 56px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,133,191,.25);box-shadow:0 24px 56px -34px rgba(1,36,61,.6);
  }
  .cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,162,95,.14),transparent 70%);top:-80px;right:-60px;filter:blur(40px)}
  .cta-band-in{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:660px;margin:0 auto}
  .cta-band h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.5rem);color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.18}
  .cta-band p{color:rgba(251,248,243,.85);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:30px}
  .cta-band .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .cta-band .btn-ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
  .cta-band .btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue)}

  /* nav active state on sub-pages (no scrollspy) */
  .nav-links a.current{color:var(--navy)}
  .nav-links a.current::after{width:100%}

  /* ===== SUB-PAGE RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media(max-width:920px){
    .svc-grid,.speak-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .gci-perks,.speak-formats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .page-hero{padding:104px 0 72px}
    .contact-grid{gap:40px}
    .contact-form{padding:32px}
    .prose{max-width:none}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .gci-perks,.speak-formats,.field-row,.speak-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .article-row{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:16px;align-items:start}
    .article-row .ar-arrow{display:none}
    .article-row:hover{padding-left:4px;padding-right:4px}
    .cta-band{padding:44px 22px}
    .page-hero{padding:92px 0 60px}
    .page-hero .lead{font-size:1.02rem}
    .svc-card{padding:32px 26px}
    .contact-form{padding:26px 20px}
    .speak-topic{padding:24px 22px;gap:16px}
    .prose p,.prose ul li{font-size:1rem}
    .prose blockquote{font-size:1.2rem}
  }

  /* ===== SUCCESS STORIES (case studies) ===== */
  .success{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a2a45 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);color:var(--paper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .success::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,rgba(0,133,191,.12),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
  .case-head{text-align:center;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .case-head .pill{background:rgba(201,162,95,.16);color:var(--gold);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,95,.35);margin-bottom:20px}
  .case-head h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:18px}
  .case-head h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--blue)}
  .case-head p{color:rgba(251,248,243,.7);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6}
  .case-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;gap:28px;margin-top:50px;position:relative;z-index:1}
  .case-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
  .case-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:17px 20px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);cursor:pointer;text-align:left;width:100%;font-family:var(--body);transition:all .35s var(--expo)}
  .case-item:hover{border-color:rgba(0,133,191,.5);background:rgba(0,133,191,.08);transform:translateX(4px)}
  .case-item.active{border-color:var(--blue);background:rgba(0,133,191,.12);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,133,191,.15)}
  .case-item .ci-ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:11px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.35rem;flex-shrink:0}
  .case-item>span:last-child{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0}
  .case-item .ci-t{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.08rem;color:#fff;line-height:1.2}
  .case-item .ci-c{display:block;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--blue);margin-top:3px;letter-spacing:.02em}
  .case-panel{position:relative;min-height:340px}
  .case-detail{display:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:14px;padding:38px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);height:100%;flex-direction:column}
  .case-detail.active{display:flex;animation:case-in .5s var(--expo)}
  @keyframes case-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .case-detail .cd-cat{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:12px}
  .case-detail h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:14px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .case-detail p{color:rgba(251,248,243,.8);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:24px}
  .case-detail .video-container{border-radius:10px;margin-top:auto}
  .case-detail .cd-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:auto}
  .case-detail .cd-tag{font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.72);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:7px 14px;border-radius:20px}
  @media(max-width:920px){
    .case-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:40px}
    .case-panel{min-height:0}
    /* horizontal-scroll chip rail for the brand list on tablet/phone */
    .case-list{flex-direction:row;overflow-x:auto;gap:10px;padding-bottom:6px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none}
    .case-list::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
    .case-item{flex:0 0 auto;width:auto;min-width:210px}
    .case-item:hover{transform:none}
    .case-detail{padding:30px 26px}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .case-list{gap:8px}
    .case-item{min-width:185px;padding:14px 16px;gap:12px}
    .case-item .ci-ic{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:1.2rem}
    .case-item .ci-t{font-size:1rem}
    .case-detail{padding:26px 22px}
    .case-detail h3{font-size:1.45rem}
  }

  /* ===== GLOBAL RESPONSIVE POLISH ===== */
  /* offset in-page anchor jumps so the sticky nav doesn't cover headings */
  section[id],header[id]{scroll-margin-top:88px}
  /* never allow media/iframes to force horizontal scroll */
  iframe,img,canvas,svg{max-width:100%}
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .back-top{bottom:20px;right:20px;width:44px;height:44px}
    .brand{font-size:1.2rem}
    .creds-track{font-size:.92rem;gap:40px}
    .creds-track span{gap:40px}
  }
  /* large-desktop comfort: keep line lengths readable */
  @media(min-width:1600px){
    .wrap{max-width:1280px}
  }

  /* ===== HERO — BOSSRDR FORMAT (dark, centered) ===== */
  .hero.hero-boss{
    background:linear-gradient(165deg,#0a2a45 0%,var(--navy-deep) 70%,#01192b 100%);
    color:var(--paper);text-align:center;padding:118px 0 96px;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-boss-spot{
    position:absolute;top:-20%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:min(900px,120%);height:620px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%,rgba(0,133,191,.28),transparent 62%);
  }
  .hero-center{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .hero-pill{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    border:1px solid rgba(201,162,95,.45);border-radius:40px;padding:12px 28px;
    color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:30px;background:rgba(201,162,95,.05);
  }
  .hero-boss-h{
    font-family:var(--body);font-weight:800;
    font-size:clamp(2.7rem,7vw,5.2rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.015em;
    text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  .hero-boss-h .l1{display:block;color:#fff}
  .hero-boss-h .l2{display:block;color:var(--blue)}
  .hero-boss-lead{font-size:1.1rem;color:rgba(251,248,243,.72);max-width:620px;margin:30px auto 0;line-height:1.6}
  .hero-boss .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .hero-boss .btn-primary{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}
  .hero-boss .btn-primary::before{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#dfb46c,var(--gold))}
  .hero-boss .btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(201,162,95,.4)}
  .hero-boss .btn-ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
  .hero-boss .btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue)}
  .hero-video{width:100%;max-width:760px;margin:40px auto 38px}
  .hero-boss .scroll-cue span{color:rgba(251,248,243,.55)}
  .hero-boss .scroll-cue .scroll-line{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}

  /* ===== FLOATING CTA (bossrdr-style) ===== */
  .float-cta{
    position:fixed;bottom:24px;left:50%;z-index:95;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
    background:rgba(0,133,191,.94);color:#fff;
    padding:14px 26px;border-radius:40px;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;white-space:nowrap;
    box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(0,133,191,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);transition:opacity .35s var(--expo),transform .35s var(--expo),background .3s;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(24px);pointer-events:none;
  }
  .float-cta.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%);pointer-events:auto}
  .float-cta.show:hover{background:var(--blue);transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,133,191,.55)}
  .float-cta .fc-ic{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1}

  @media(max-width:560px){
    /* compact hero so the video + CTAs land in the first screen */
    .hero.hero-boss{padding:26px 0 34px}
    .hero-pill{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.07em;padding:8px 16px;margin-bottom:16px;gap:6px}
    .hero-boss-h{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,7vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.07;margin-bottom:0}
    .hero-video{margin:18px auto 16px}
    .hero-boss .hero-actions{flex-direction:row;gap:10px}
    .hero-boss .hero-actions .btn{flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;padding:13px 14px;font-size:.84rem;text-align:center}
    .hero-boss .btn-ghost{border-bottom:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);border-radius:3px}
    .hero-boss-lead{font-size:.96rem;margin-top:22px}
    /* full-width content lines in the centered hero */
    .hero-center .hero-line{width:100%}
    .float-cta{bottom:14px;padding:12px 20px;font-size:.83rem;max-width:calc(100vw - 28px)}
    .float-cta .fc-ic{font-size:1rem}
  }