/* =========================================================
   Americus Consulting — Stylesheet
   Palette: deep navy ink, brushed gold, parchment
   Type:    Cormorant Garamond (display) + Jost (body/utility)
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --ink: #0A1425;
  --navy: #0F1F3A;
  --navy-2: #16294A;
  --navy-3: #1E3557;
  --gold: #C9A55C;
  --gold-2: #E4C98A;
  --gold-dim: rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.28);
  --paper: #F4F0E6;
  --paper-2: #EAE3D3;
  --text: #E8ECF3;
  --muted: #9FADC3;
  --dark-text: #14213A;
  --dark-muted: #5B6880;
  --font-display: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "Jost", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --container: 1200px;
  --radius: 4px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
strong { font-weight: 500; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

.container { width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px)); margin: 0 auto; }
.section { padding: 112px 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding: 80px 0; }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--dark-text); }
.section--paper .muted { color: var(--dark-muted); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); }
.section--ink { background: var(--ink); }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }

/* --- Utility typography --- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.h-display { font-size: clamp(42px, 6.2vw, 88px); line-height: 1.02; font-weight: 400; }
.h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 68px); font-weight: 400; }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px); font-weight: 400; }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
.h2 em, .h1 em, .h-display em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-2); }
.section--paper .h2 em, .section--paper .h1 em { color: #9A7A35; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 21px); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; max-width: 62ch; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-head .h2, .section-head .h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow::after, .section-head--center .eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); display: block; }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 17px 30px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), background .35s, color .35s, border-color .35s, box-shadow .5s;
  overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn--gold::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: var(--gold-2);
  transform: translateY(101%); transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.btn--gold:hover::after { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(201,165,92,.65); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost { color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); background: transparent; }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.section--paper .btn--ghost { color: var(--dark-text); border-color: rgba(20,33,58,.35); }
.section--paper .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: #9A7A35; color: #9A7A35; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold);
}
.link-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(6px); }
.link-arrow span { position: relative; }
.link-arrow span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover span::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* --- Header --- */
.header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  padding: 26px 0; transition: padding .4s var(--ease), background .4s, border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.header.is-scrolled { padding: 12px 0; background: rgba(10,20,37,.86); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.logo__mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: none; }
.logo__word { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.logo__word b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.logo__word span { font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .42em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 5px; font-weight: 400; }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.nav a { font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(232,236,243,.82); position: relative; padding: 6px 0; transition: color .3s; }
.nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; width: 100%; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.nav a:hover, .nav a.is-active { color: #fff; }
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav .nav__cta { padding: 12px 22px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-2); border-radius: 2px; transition: background .3s, color .3s; }
.nav .nav__cta::after { display: none; }
.nav .nav__cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.nav__group { position: relative; }
.nav__group > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.nav__group > a svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; transition: transform .3s; }
.nav__group:hover > a svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: -20px; min-width: 250px;
  background: var(--navy-2); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 10px 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .35s var(--ease), visibility .3s; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.dropdown::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 16px; }
.nav__group:hover .dropdown, .nav__group:focus-within .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown a { display: block; padding: 11px 22px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: .02em; font-size: 15px; }
.dropdown a::after { display: none; }
.dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(201,165,92,.08); color: var(--gold-2); padding-left: 28px; transition: padding .3s var(--ease); }
.burger { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; }
.burger span { display: block; height: 1.5px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s; transform-origin: center; }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
body.nav-open .header { background: var(--ink); }
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99; background: var(--ink); padding: 110px 28px 40px;
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .55s var(--ease); overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav a { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 34px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .5s, transform .6s var(--ease); }
.mobile-nav.is-open a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.mobile-nav a.sub { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 17px; padding: 10px 0 10px 20px; color: var(--muted); border: 0; }
.mobile-nav .mobile-nav__label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin: 30px 0 4px; }
.mobile-nav a.btn { margin-top: 30px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .2em; padding: 17px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); display: inline-flex; }
.mobile-nav a.btn::after { display: none; }

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 160px 0 100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 85% 15%, rgba(201,165,92,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 10% 90%, rgba(30,53,87,.6), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); line-height: 1; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero__title .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__title .line > span { display: block; transform: translateY(110%); animation: rise 1.1s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero__title .line:nth-child(2) > span { animation-delay: .12s; }
.hero__title .line:nth-child(3) > span { animation-delay: .24s; }
.hero__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-2); }
.hero__lead { max-width: 54ch; margin-bottom: 40px; color: var(--muted); opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) .5s forwards; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) .65s forwards; }
.hero .eyebrow { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .9s var(--ease) .1s forwards; }
.hero__disciplines { display: flex; gap: 34px; margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) .9s forwards; }
.hero__disciplines div { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.hero__disciplines div strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero__disciplines div strong i { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

/* Seal (signature element) */
.seal { position: relative; width: min(460px, 100%); aspect-ratio: 1; margin: 0 auto; }
.seal svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.seal__ring { transform-origin: 50% 50%; animation: spin 60s linear infinite; }
.seal__ring--rev { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 90s; }
.seal .draw { stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; animation: draw 2.4s var(--ease) forwards; }
.seal .draw.d2 { animation-delay: .3s; }
.seal .draw.d3 { animation-delay: .6s; }
.seal .draw.d4 { animation-delay: .9s; }
.seal .fade { opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1.2s ease 1.2s forwards; }
.seal__glow { position: absolute; inset: 12%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,165,92,.22), transparent 65%); filter: blur(20px); animation: pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.seal__float { animation: float 9s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 34px; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.6s forwards; }
.scroll-cue i { width: 1px; height: 46px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent); display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-cue i::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--gold-2); animation: dropline 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* --- Credentials strip --- */
.strip { background: var(--navy); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.strip__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.strip__item { padding: 30px 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.strip__item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.strip__item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.strip__item svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.strip__item b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 400; }

/* --- Services --- */
.services { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.12); background: #fff; }
.service { padding: 48px 40px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.12); position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s; }
.service:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.service::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.service:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service:hover { background: #FBF9F4; }
.service__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; margin-bottom: 26px; stroke: #9A7A35; stroke-width: 1.2; fill: none; }
.service h3 { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--dark-text); }
.service .sub { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9A7A35; margin-bottom: 24px; display: block; }
.service ul li { position: relative; padding: 9px 0 9px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.08); font-size: 15.5px; color: #2C3A55; }
.service ul li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.service ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 19px; width: 8px; height: 1px; background: #9A7A35; }
.service .link-arrow { margin-top: 26px; color: #9A7A35; }

/* --- Pathways --- */
.paths { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.path {
  position: relative; padding: 44px 36px 40px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy)); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 420px; transition: transform .6s var(--ease), border-color .4s, box-shadow .6s var(--ease); overflow: hidden;
}
.path::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -60px; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.path:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(201,165,92,.4); box-shadow: 0 40px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8); }
.path:hover::after { transform: scale(1.5); }
.path__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .3em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.path h3 { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.path p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; flex: 1; }
.path__meta { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 18px 0 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.path__meta b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; }

/* --- About (home) --- */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 96px; }
.about-grid .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.plaque { position: relative; background: var(--navy); color: var(--text); padding: 44px 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); box-shadow: 0 50px 80px -40px rgba(20,33,58,.6); }
.plaque::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); pointer-events: none; }
.plaque::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 40px; right: 40px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }
.plaque h3 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.plaque .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.plaque ul { margin-top: 18px; }
.plaque li { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); font-size: 15.5px; }
.plaque li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.plaque li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; stroke: var(--gold); margin-top: 4px; }
.plaque .link-arrow { margin-top: 24px; }

/* --- Guarantee --- */
.guarantee { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
.guarantee__item { padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.2); position: relative; }
.guarantee__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 56px; height: 2px; background: #9A7A35; transition: width .8s var(--ease); }
.guarantee__item:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.guarantee__item h3 { font-size: clamp(34px, 3.2vw, 46px); color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 400; }
.guarantee__item p { color: var(--dark-muted); font-size: 16px; }

/* --- Testimonial --- */
.testimonial { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; position: relative; }
.testimonial__mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 180px; line-height: .5; color: var(--gold); opacity: .35; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.testimonial blockquote { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px); line-height: 1.45; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; color: var(--text); }
.testimonial figcaption { margin-top: 34px; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.testimonial figcaption span { display: block; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; letter-spacing: .14em; }

/* --- Approach / steps --- */
.approach { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.approach__step { position: relative; padding-top: 26px; }
.approach__step::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.approach__step::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -2px; width: 14px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); }
.approach__step .n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .3em; color: var(--gold); }
.approach__step h3 { font-size: 26px; margin: 12px 0 10px; }
.approach__step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }

/* --- Contact --- */
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.contact__info h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact__rows { margin-top: 36px; }
.contact__row { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.contact__row svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--gold); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.contact__row b { display: block; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact__row a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.form { background: var(--navy-2); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 44px; position: relative; }
.form::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.form__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius: 2px; padding: 14px 16px; width: 100%; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.field select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23C9A55C' fill='none' stroke-width='1.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer; }
.field select option { background: var(--navy-2); color: var(--text); }
.field textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(159,173,195,.5); }
.field.is-invalid input, .field.is-invalid select, .field.is-invalid textarea { border-color: #D9736B; }
.field .error { font-size: 12.5px; color: #E8A199; display: none; }
.field.is-invalid .error { display: block; }
.form__foot { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.form__note { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 40ch; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.form__status { margin-top: 20px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 15px; display: none; }
.form__status.is-ok { display: block; background: rgba(120,190,140,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(120,190,140,.4); color: #BFE6CB; }
.form__status.is-err { display: block; background: rgba(217,115,107,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(217,115,107,.4); color: #F0B7B1; }
.btn.is-loading { pointer-events: none; opacity: .7; }
.btn.is-loading svg { animation: spin 1s linear infinite; }

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer { background: #070E1C; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 72px 0 34px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.footer h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 400; }
.footer li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.footer__brand p { max-width: 36ch; margin-top: 22px; }
.footer__entities { font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); margin-top: 26px; line-height: 2.2; }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding-top: 26px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 12.5px; }
.footer__bottom .disclaimer { max-width: 60ch; }

/* --- Inner page hero --- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; padding: 200px 0 100px; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 500px at 90% 0%, rgba(201,165,92,.14), transparent 60%), var(--ink);
}
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 72px 72px; mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero .h1 { max-width: 16ch; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.page-hero .h1 .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero .h1 .line > span { display: block; transform: translateY(110%); animation: rise 1s var(--ease) forwards; }
.page-hero .tagline { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); color: var(--gold-2); max-width: 46ch; line-height: 1.4; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) .4s forwards; }
.page-hero .tagline::before { content: "\201C"; margin-right: 2px; }
.page-hero .tagline::after { content: "\201D"; margin-left: 2px; }
.page-hero__seal { position: absolute; right: -80px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 520px; opacity: .16; pointer-events: none; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 30px; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease) forwards; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }

/* --- Content layout with sticky aside --- */
.content-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 72px; align-items: start; }
.prose { max-width: 70ch; }
.prose p { font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--dark-text); }
.prose .lead { font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px); font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.prose h2 { margin: 48px 0 18px; color: var(--dark-text); }
.prose h3 { margin: 32px 0 12px; color: var(--dark-text); }
.aside { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.aside__card { background: var(--navy); color: var(--text); padding: 34px 32px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.aside__card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.aside__card h3 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.aside__card dl { margin: 0; }
.aside__card dt { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 18px; }
.aside__card dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 16px; }
.aside__card dd.big { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold-2); }
.aside__card .btn { margin-top: 28px; }
.aside__links { margin-top: 24px; padding: 26px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.14); }
.aside__links h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9A7A35; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 400; }
.aside__links a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.1); color: var(--dark-text); font-size: 16px; transition: color .3s, padding .3s var(--ease); }
.aside__links a:hover { color: #9A7A35; padding-left: 8px; }
.aside__links a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: #9A7A35; }

/* --- Timeline (process steps) --- */
.timeline { position: relative; margin: 40px 0 0; padding-left: 60px; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: rgba(20,33,58,.14); }
.timeline__progress { position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 0; width: 1px; height: 0; background: #9A7A35; transition: height .2s linear; }
.tl-step { position: relative; padding-bottom: 44px; }
.tl-step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-step__n {
  position: absolute; left: -60px; top: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.2); background: var(--paper);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 17px; color: var(--dark-text); transition: background .4s, color .4s, border-color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.tl-step.is-visible .tl-step__n { background: #9A7A35; color: #fff; border-color: #9A7A35; transform: scale(1.06); }
.tl-step h3 { font-size: 26px; color: var(--dark-text); margin: 6px 0 10px; }
.tl-step p { color: #2C3A55; font-size: 16.5px; max-width: 62ch; }

/* --- Feature grid (SEC compliance, about services) --- */
.features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.feature { padding: 30px 30px 28px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.1); position: relative; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -30px rgba(20,33,58,.35); border-color: rgba(154,122,53,.5); }
.feature::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 24px; height: 28px; width: 3px; background: #9A7A35; }
.feature h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark-muted); margin: 0; }
.features--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.checklist { columns: 2; column-gap: 40px; margin-top: 30px; }
.checklist li { break-inside: avoid; display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.1); color: #2C3A55; font-size: 16px; }
.checklist li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; stroke: #9A7A35; margin-top: 4px; }

/* --- FAQ --- */
.faq { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.14); }
.faq__q { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 28px 56px 28px 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(21px, 2vw, 26px); color: var(--dark-text); position: relative; line-height: 1.3; }
.faq__q::before, .faq__q::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 8px; top: 50%; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: #9A7A35; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.faq__q::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__q::after { transform: rotate(0); }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .6s var(--ease); }
.faq__a p { padding: 0 60px 30px 0; color: #2C3A55; font-size: 16.5px; max-width: 70ch; }
.faq__group { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9A7A35; margin: 56px 0 8px; }
.faq__group:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- CTA band --- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(700px 400px at 20% 50%, rgba(201,165,92,.18), transparent 60%); }
.cta-band .container { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 20ch; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --- Reveal on scroll --- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .12s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .36s; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .48s; }

/* --- Thank you --- */
.thanks { min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 160px 0 100px; }
.thanks .container { max-width: 640px; }
.thanks__check { width: 88px; height: 88px; margin: 0 auto 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.thanks__check svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-dasharray: 60; stroke-dashoffset: 60; animation: check 1.2s var(--ease) .3s forwards; }

/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes rise { to { transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: .6; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); } }
@keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px); } }
@keyframes dropline { 0% { top: -100%; } 60%, 100% { top: 100%; } }
@keyframes check { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-delay: 0s !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero__title .line > span, .page-hero .h1 .line > span { transform: none; }
  .hero .eyebrow, .hero__lead, .hero__actions, .hero__disciplines, .page-hero .tagline, .breadcrumb, .scroll-cue { opacity: 1; }
  .seal .draw { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } .seal .fade { opacity: 1; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .seal { width: min(360px, 80%); margin-top: 20px; }
  .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .aside { position: static; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .approach { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .page-hero__seal { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; }
  .services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,33,58,.12); }
  .service:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path { min-height: auto; }
  .guarantee { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
  .strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .strip__item { padding: 22px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .strip__item:first-child { padding-left: 20px; }
  .strip__item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .features, .features--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .checklist { columns: 1; }
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 140px 0 90px; min-height: auto; }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
  .page-hero { padding: 150px 0 70px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .container { width: calc(100% - 40px); }
  .form { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .form__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__disciplines { gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .strip__item { border-right: 0; }
  .timeline { padding-left: 52px; }
  .tl-step__n { left: -52px; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .timeline::before, .timeline__progress { left: 17px; }
  .logo__word b { font-size: 20px; }
  .testimonial__mark { font-size: 120px; }
}