/* ─── BRAND TOKENS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --navy:        #1a1a2e;
  --navy-mid:    #16213e;
  --navy-light:  #0f3460;
  --gold:        #c8973a;
  --gold-light:  #e8b96a;
  --gold-faint:  rgba(200,151,58,0.08);
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --gray-text:   #8a8a9a;
  --body-text:   #d4d0c8;
  --heading-font:'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --body-font:   'Lato', Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

/* ─── RESET ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ─── NAVIGATION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-nav {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  padding: 0 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--body-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ─── TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--heading-font); color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); font-weight: 900; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px); font-weight: 600; }
p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
.muted { color: var(--gray-text); }

/* ─── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ─── LAYOUT ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 48px; }
.section    { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 64px 0; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
.bg-navy     { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-mid      { background: var(--navy-mid); }
.bg-dark     { background: #0f0f1e; }

/* ─── DIVIDERS ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.gold-rule { height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); opacity: 0.35; margin: 0; border: none; }

/* ─── PAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,151,58,0.3), transparent);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px; right: -150px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,151,58,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── CTA BAND ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.cta-band-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 48px; }
.cta-band h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 30px); font-style: italic; }
.cta-band-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-text); margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center; }

/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: #0d0d1a; border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2); padding: 72px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-logo { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; color: rgba(200,151,58,0.55); }
.footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--body-font); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { padding-top: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-text); }
.footer-bottom-tagline { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-style: italic; color: rgba(200,151,58,0.5); }

/* ─── SERVICE BLOCKS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.service-block { padding: 80px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.08); }
.service-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.service-tagline { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); margin: 16px 0 24px; }
.outcomes-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }
.outcomes-list li { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); padding-left: 22px; position: relative; line-height: 1.5; }
.outcomes-list li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }
.outcomes-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin: 28px 0 14px; }

/* ─── INSIGHT CARDS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.insight-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
  padding: 36px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.insight-card:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.4); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04); }
.insight-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.insight-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.insight-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.read-more { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; align-self: flex-start; }
.read-more:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }

/* ─── CONTACT ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.contact-why { list-style: none; margin-top: 32px; }
.contact-why li { padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); font-size: 14px; color: var(--body-text); display: flex; gap: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.contact-why li::before { content: '—'; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.form-field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-field label { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.25);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border 0.2s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form-field select option { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.form-submit { width: 100%; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--body-font); }
.form-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-text); margin-top: 12px; text-align: center; }

/* ─── HOMEPAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,151,58,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,151,58,0.4), transparent);
}
.hero-tagline { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.35em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.hero-tagline::before { content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body-text); max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ─── VALUE STRIP ────────────────────────────────────── */
.value-strip { background: var(--navy-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12); padding: 56px 0; }
.value-pillar { padding: 0 40px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12); }
.value-pillar:last-child { border-right: none; }
.pillar-num { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(200,151,58,0.15); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pillar-title { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pillar-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ─── HOMEPAGE INSIGHT ROWS ──────────────────────────── */
.insight-row { border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2); padding: 28px 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 32px; align-items: center; transition: padding-left 0.2s; }
.insight-row:hover { padding-left: 12px; border-top-color: var(--gold); }
.insight-row h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.insight-row p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); margin: 0; }

/* ─── CREDIBILITY BLOCK ──────────────────────────────── */
.credibility-block {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 48px 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.cred-quote { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 24px); font-style: italic; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.55; }
.cred-quote em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.cred-cta { text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── FRAMEWORK ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.framework-stages { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 56px; }
.stage { padding: 40px 32px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12); position: relative; }
.stage:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stage-num { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 56px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(200,151,58,0.1); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.stage-title { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.stage p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ─── FOCUS CARDS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.focus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 2px; margin-top: 48px; }
.focus-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12); padding: 32px 24px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.focus-card:hover { background: rgba(200,151,58,0.06); border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.35); }
.focus-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.focus-card h4 { font-family: var(--body-font); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.focus-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ─── PHOTO PLACEHOLDER ──────────────────────────────── */
.photo-placeholder {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ─── PHILOSOPHY ITEMS ───────────────────────────────── */
.phil-item { padding: 48px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.phil-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.phil-label { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); padding-top: 4px; }

/* ─── VALUES GRID ────────────────────────────────────── */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.value-item { border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-top: 20px; }
.value-item h4 { font-family: var(--body-font); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-item p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   V2 — NEW COMPONENT CLASSES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── CREDIBILITY STATS BAR ──────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 0 40px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-text); }

/* ─── ENGAGEMENT TYPE BADGE ──────────────────────────── */
.engagement-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.engagement-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── SERVICE META ROW ───────────────────────────────── */
.service-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
}
.service-meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.service-meta-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.service-meta-value { font-size: 14px; color: var(--body-text); }

/* ─── CASE NARRATIVE ─────────────────────────────────── */
.case-narrative {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 40px 44px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.case-narrative:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.35); }
.case-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.case-sector {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.case-narrative h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.case-tag {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.case-body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.case-outcome {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.06);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}
.case-outcome strong { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--body-font); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ─── ADVISORY NETWORK CARDS ─────────────────────────── */
.advisors-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.advisor-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  padding: 36px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.advisor-card:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.3); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.03); }
.advisor-role {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.advisor-card h4 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--heading-font); }
.advisor-title { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; font-family: var(--heading-font); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.advisor-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.advisor-domains { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.advisor-domain {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
}
.advisor-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(200,151,58,0.6);
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: block;
}

/* ─── STRATEGIC EXPERIENCE GRID ──────────────────────── */
.experience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; margin-top: 48px; }
.exp-cell {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.08);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.exp-cell:hover { background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05); border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.25); }
.exp-cell-num { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(200,151,58,0.12); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.exp-cell h4 { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.exp-cell p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.exp-signals { list-style: none; }
.exp-signals li { font-size: 12px; color: var(--body-text); padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.exp-signals li::before { content: '—'; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.exp-signals li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ─── STRATEGIC BRIEFS ───────────────────────────────── */
.briefs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.brief-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.brief-card:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.35); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04); }
.brief-type {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.brief-type::before { content: ''; width: 20px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.brief-card h3 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.brief-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.brief-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1); }
.brief-pages { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gray-text); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.brief-access { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
.brief-access:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.brief-featured {
  border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.3);
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04);
}
.brief-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; right: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
}

/* ─── CLIENT SIGNALS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.client-signals { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.signal-item {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.signal-type { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.signal-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ─── FOUNDER PLATFORM BAR ───────────────────────────── */
.platform-bar {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  margin: 48px 0;
}
.platform-bar p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; }
.platform-bar strong { color: var(--white); }

/* ─── APPROACH STEPS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.approach-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 40px; }
.approach-step { padding: 32px 28px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1); }
.approach-step:last-child { border-right: none; }
.step-num { font-family: var(--heading-font); font-size: 40px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(200,151,58,0.1); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.step-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.approach-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ─── FLAGHSHIP IDEA BOX ─────────────────────────────── */
.flagship-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,151,58,0.07) 0%, rgba(15,52,96,0.4) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  padding: 56px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.flagship-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,151,58,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.flagship-box h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.flagship-box p { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 32px; color: var(--gray-text); font-size: 16px; }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-nav { padding: 0 24px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .grid-2, .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .focus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .framework-stages { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcomes-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .phil-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .credibility-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cta-band-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .advisors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .experience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .briefs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .client-signals { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .approach-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .flagship-box { padding: 40px 24px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   V3 — EXECUTIVE AUDIENCE ADDITIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── SHARP THESIS BLOCK ─────────────────────────────── */
.thesis-block {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 28px 36px;
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04);
  margin: 40px 0;
}
.thesis-block p {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 21px);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.thesis-block p em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── MARKET CLAIM ROW ───────────────────────────────── */
.claims-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.claim-cell {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.claim-cell:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.3); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04); }
.claim-num {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.claim-cell h4 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.claim-cell p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ─── CONTRAST ROW (us vs standard firms) ───────────── */
.contrast-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.contrast-table th {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: left;
}
.contrast-table th:first-child { color: var(--gray-text); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.contrast-table th:last-child  { color: var(--navy); background: var(--gold); }
.contrast-table td {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.contrast-table td:first-child { color: var(--gray-text); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.contrast-table td:last-child  { color: var(--white); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05); border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15); }
.contrast-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* ─── MARKET SIGNAL ROW ──────────────────────────────── */
.market-signals {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.market-signal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.market-signal:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.3); }
.signal-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.market-signal h4 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.market-signal p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ─── EXEC PULL QUOTE ────────────────────────────────── */
.exec-quote {
  padding: 56px;
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.exec-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 120px;
  color: rgba(200,151,58,0.08);
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; left: 40px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.exec-quote p {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
}
.exec-quote p em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── INTEL CARD ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.intel-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.intel-card:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.4); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04); }
.intel-type {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.intel-type::before { content: ''; width: 20px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.intel-card h3 { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.intel-card .lede {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.intel-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.intel-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }

/* ─── SERVICE HEADER BLOCK ───────────────────────────── */
.svc-intro {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin: 24px 0 36px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ─── WHY TABLE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  align-items: start;
}
.why-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-label {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-top: 3px;
}
.why-body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ─── BRIEF CARD V3 ──────────────────────────────────── */
.brief-v3 {
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  padding: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.brief-v3:hover { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.35); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04); }
.brief-v3-type {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.brief-v3-type::before { content:''; width:20px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
.brief-v3 h3 { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.brief-v3 .brief-premise {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.brief-v3 p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.brief-v3-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
}
.brief-v3-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gray-text); }
.brief-v3-cta { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
.brief-v3-cta:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.brief-v3.featured { border-color: rgba(200,151,58,0.3); background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05); position: relative; }
.brief-v3-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; right: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .claims-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .market-signals { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .exec-quote { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .contrast-table { font-size: 13px; }
  .contrast-table td, .contrast-table th { padding: 12px 16px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   V5 — PROOF HOOK, FRICTION LAYER, REALITY SIGNALS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── PROOF HOOK BLOCK ───────────────────────────────── */
.proof-hook {
  background: #0d0d1e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  margin: 56px 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.proof-hook-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.proof-hook-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.proof-hook-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.proof-hook-item h5 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.proof-hook-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.proof-hook-footer {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(200,151,58,0.6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ─── FRICTION BLOCK ─────────────────────────────────── */
.friction-block {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.4);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}
.friction-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(200,151,58,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.friction-block p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.friction-block p strong { color: var(--white); font-style: normal; }

/* ─── MICRO CASE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.micro-case {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.14);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.micro-case-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.micro-case h3 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.micro-case-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.micro-step {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
}
.micro-step:last-child { border-right: none; }
.micro-step-num {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.micro-step h5 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.micro-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.micro-case-insight {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.08);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.micro-case-insight p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.micro-case-insight p strong {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ─── CREDIBILITY STRIP ──────────────────────────────── */
.cred-strip {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.cred-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
}
.cred-item {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cred-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.cred-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.cred-item-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.cred-item-value {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cred-item-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ─── TENSION STATEMENT ──────────────────────────────── */
.tension-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,151,58,0.06) 0%, rgba(15,52,96,0.2) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  padding: 36px 0;
}
.tension-bar p {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.tension-bar p em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── INDUSTRY ASSUMPTION BOX ────────────────────────── */
.assumption-bust {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.assumption-col {
  padding: 32px;
}
.assumption-col.wrong {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.assumption-col.right {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.15);
}
.assumption-col-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.assumption-col.wrong .assumption-col-label { color: var(--gray-text); }
.assumption-col.right .assumption-col-label { color: var(--gold); }
.assumption-item {
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.assumption-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.assumption-col.wrong .assumption-item { color: var(--gray-text); }
.assumption-col.right .assumption-item { color: var(--body-text); }

/* ─── INTELLIGENCE PREMISE ───────────────────────────── */
.intel-premise {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.2);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ─── SERVICE DECISION HEADER ────────────────────────── */
.svc-decision {
  background: rgba(200,151,58,0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  margin: 20px 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}
.svc-decision-icon {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.svc-decision-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── WALK AWAY BOX ──────────────────────────────────── */
.walk-away {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.walk-away-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.walk-away p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .proof-hook-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .micro-case-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .micro-step { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.12); padding: 20px; }
  .cred-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .cred-item { padding: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,151,58,0.1); padding-bottom: 16px; }
  .cred-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .assumption-bust { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-decision { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .micro-case { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .proof-hook { padding: 28px 24px; }
}
/* ===== MOBILE NAV FIX ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .site-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    list-style: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ===== NAV BASE ===== */
.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  list-style: none;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ===== MOBILE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    right: 0;
    background: white;
    width: 220px;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 15px;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

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

  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}
/* ===== HARD RESET FOR NAV (MOBILE SAFE) ===== */

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Ensure logo stays left */
.nav-logo {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Nav links default (desktop) */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  list-style: none;
}

/* ===== MOBILE FIX ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .site-nav {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Hide links initially */
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    right: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 85%;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  /* Show when active */
  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  /* Hide CTA (prevents layout break) */
  .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }
}