/* ==========================================================================
   Urbantex E4:14 — Master Stylesheet
   ==========================================================================
   Brand: Urbantex E4:14
   Tagline: YOUR TEAM IN CHINA
   Slogan: POSITIONED WITH PURPOSE.
   Color Palette:
     - Warm Ivory:     #F4ECE2
     - Dusty Rose:     #C99E98
     - Blush Nude:     #DFC2BB
     - Deep Espresso:  #332B29
     - Obsidian Black: #171313
     - White:          #FFFFFF
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
    --ivory: #F4ECE2;          /* Primary light background */
    --rose: #C99E98;           /* Primary brand accent */
    --blush: #DFC2BB;          /* Soft secondary accent */
    --espresso: #332B29;       /* Deep warm brand tone */
    --obsidian: #171313;       /* Obsidian black */
    --ink: #261F1D;            /* Editorial body text */
    --paper: #FFFFFF;          /* Card and panel white */
    --sand: #ECE2D6;           /* Subtle warm band background */
    --line: #E2D3C4;           /* Hairline borders */
    --line-dark: #463C39;      /* Dark section hairline borders */
    --rose-deep: #B3827C;      /* Button hover tone */
    --rose-text: #9F675F;      /* High-contrast dusty rose for text */
    --gold-tint: rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.08);

    --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --sans: "Montserrat", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    --header-height: 108px;
    --header-height-mobile: 88px;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 16px;           /* Minimum 16px desktop body text */
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    image-orientation: from-image;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
    font: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.2vw, 5.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin: 0.6rem 0 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #382F2D;
}

ul, ol {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

::selection {
    background-color: var(--rose);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ---------- Reading Progress Bar ---------- */
.reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose), var(--blush));
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: width 100ms ease-out;
}

/* ---------- Accessibility & Utility ---------- */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 500;
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    left: 1rem;
    top: 1rem;
    outline: 3px solid var(--rose);
}

.eyebrow {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.eyebrow--light {
    color: var(--blush);
}

.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--sand);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pill--dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: var(--ivory);
}

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

/* ---------- Focus States ---------- */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--rose);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    min-height: 50px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--rose);
    color: #000000 !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 250ms ease, transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 250ms ease;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.32);
}

.btn:hover {
    background: var(--rose-deep);
    color: #000000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(179, 130, 124, 0.42);
}

.btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(179, 130, 124, 0.25);
}

.btn--small {
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.70rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.btn--light {
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--espresso) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn--light:hover {
    background: var(--blush);
    color: var(--espresso) !important;
}

.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 236, 226, 0.6);
    color: var(--ivory) !important;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(244, 236, 226, 0.16);
    border-color: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--ivory) !important;
}

.btn--ink {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--espresso);
    color: var(--espresso) !important;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--ink:hover {
    background: rgba(51, 43, 41, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--espresso) !important;
}

/* ---------- Black & White Photography System ---------- */
.brand-photo,
.china-presence img,
.presence-strip img,
.image-panel img,
.locations img,
.team-section img,
.featured-article img,
.article-grid img,
.article-body img,
.insight-card img,
.founder-portrait img {
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.04);
    transition: filter 700ms ease, transform 900ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: filter, transform;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.brand-photo:hover,
.insight-card:hover img,
.featured-article:hover img,
.team-section article:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(78%) sepia(7%) contrast(1.03);
}

.photo-frame {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: var(--espresso);
}

.photo-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(51, 43, 41, 0.02) 0%, rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: inherit;
}

/* ---------- Motion & IntersectionObserver Reveals ---------- */
.js [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 750ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1), transform 750ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.js [data-reveal="up"],   .js .reveal-up    { transform: translateY(24px); }
.js [data-reveal="left"], .js .reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-24px); }
.js [data-reveal="right"],.js .reveal-right { transform: translateX(24px); }
.js [data-reveal="image"],.js .image-reveal { transform: scale(1.03); }

.js [data-reveal].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.js .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 650ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1), transform 650ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.js .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.54s; }

/* ---------- Site Header & Sticky Navigation ---------- */
/* ---------- Site Header & Sticky Navigation ---------- */
.site-header {
    background: var(--paper);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: background 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.08);
}

.site-header__inner {
    width: min(100% - 48px, 1360px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--header-height);
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.8rem);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.header-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo {
    width: auto;
    height: 84px;
    max-height: 90px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: left center;
}

.logo--footer {
    width: auto;
    height: 120px;
    max-height: 130px;
}

.positioning {
    display: none; /* Prioritise logo, full navigation and CTA over duplicate text */
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--espresso);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.positioning span {
    color: var(--rose);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(0.35rem, 0.8vw, 1rem);
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 0.68vw, 0.7rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

.nav a {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.15rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--espresso);
    transition: color 200ms ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav a:hover, .nav a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--rose-text);
}

.nav a.is-active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0.15rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--rose);
}

.nav-brand {
    display: none;
}

.nav-mobile-cta {
    display: none;
}

.header-cta {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    min-height: 40px;
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.header-cta:hover {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.menu-icon, .menu-icon::before, .menu-icon::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--espresso);
    transition: transform 250ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
}

.menu-icon { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.menu-icon::before { top: -8px; }
.menu-icon::after { top: 8px; }

.menu-toggle.is-open .menu-icon { background: transparent; }
.menu-toggle.is-open .menu-icon::before { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-open .menu-icon::after { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- 1. Homepage Full-Bleed Hero ---------- */
.home-hero-fullbleed {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 740px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #0E0C0C;
    background-image: url('../images/home/urbantex-connected-worlds-founder-hero.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 5rem 6vw;
    color: var(--ivory);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle gradient protection for copy legibility */
.home-hero-fullbleed::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0.92) 0%, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0.8) 42%, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0.2) 75%, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.home-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.home-hero-content h1 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1.2rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.8rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.home-hero-content p.hero-lead {
    color: #E6D8D2;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ---------- 2. Value / Trust Cards ---------- */
.value-cards {
    background: var(--sand);
    padding: 2.8rem 5.5vw;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.value-cards article {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    min-height: 165px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.value-cards article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--rose);
}

.value-cards .card-mark {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: var(--blush);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--espresso);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: normal;
}

.value-cards h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 1rem 0 0.4rem;
}

.value-cards p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    color: #554541;
}

/* ---------- 3. Distance & Trust Problem Section ---------- */
.trust-problem-section {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.trust-problem-header {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-problem-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.trust-problem-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4A3E3B;
}

.trust-points-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-point-card {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.trust-point-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--rose);
}

.trust-point-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.trust-point-badge i {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose);
}

.trust-point-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.trust-point-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #5C4B46;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 4. Not a Middleman — Gaining a Team ---------- */
.not-middleman-section {
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
}

.not-middleman-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
}

.not-middleman-copy h2 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.not-middleman-copy p {
    color: #E2CFCA;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.not-middleman-copy blockquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--rose);
    padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    margin: 1.8rem 0;
    color: var(--blush);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}

/* ---------- 5. Seven Disciplines (How We Bridge the Miles) ---------- */
.disciplines-section {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.disciplines-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.disciplines-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.3rem;
}

.discipline-card {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.discipline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--rose);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.06);
}

.discipline-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--blush);
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.discipline-card:hover .discipline-icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.discipline-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.discipline-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.discipline-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #5C4B46;
    margin: 0;
}

.discipline-anchor {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.6rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ---------- 6. Why China Presence Matters ---------- */
.china-presence {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.china-presence h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem);
}

.china-presence p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.china-presence ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 1.4rem 0;
}

.china-presence li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0.8rem 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #493D3A;
}

.china-presence li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose);
}

.china-presence img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    max-height: 560px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 22%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    filter: none;
}

.china-presence:hover img {
    filter: none;
}

/* ---------- 7. Operations Strip ---------- */
.presence-strip {
    background: var(--sand);
    padding: 3.5rem 5.5vw;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.presence-strip h3 {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.presence-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.presence-strip-grid img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* ---------- 8. Founder Story (Gene — Built Between Two Worlds) ---------- */
.founder-story {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 6vw;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.founder-portrait {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.12);
}

.founder-portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.founder-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.founder-copy p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.founder-copy blockquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--rose);
    padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.8rem 0 1.4rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    background: rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.06);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}

.founder-signature {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

/* Rebrand & E4:14 Sub-Section */
.founder-rebrand-box {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.founder-rebrand-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.founder-rebrand-box p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.founder-rebrand-box p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- 9. How It Works (9-Stage Process Timeline) ---------- */
.process-journey-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
}

.process-journey-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.process-journey-header h2 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem);
}

.process-journey-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.process-journey-step {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.process-journey-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--rose);
}

.step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.step-num-badge {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose);
    color: var(--espresso);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.process-journey-step h3 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.process-journey-step p {
    color: #E2CFCA;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 10. Operating System (One Place Where Project is Visible) ---------- */
.os-home {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.os-intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.os-intro p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.os-pillars-list {
    margin: 1.4rem 0 1.8rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.os-pillars-list span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.os-pillars-list span i {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose);
}

.dashboard {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.08);
}

.dashboard > header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.dashboard > header b {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.dashboard > header span {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.os-phases {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin: 1.6rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.os-phase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #6F5950;
}

.os-phase i {
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: #E5D5C7;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: block;
}

.os-phase i::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: var(--os-w, 0%);
    background: var(--rose);
    border-radius: 99px;
}

.dashboard .dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.dashboard article {
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.dashboard article h3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

.dashboard article h3 span {
    color: var(--rose);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dashboard .progress {
    height: 5px;
    background: #E5D5C7;
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dashboard .progress i {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--rose);
    border-radius: 99px;
}

.dashboard small {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    color: #6F5950;
}

.dashboard .stage-status {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- 11. Connected Worlds Signature Section ---------- */
.connected-home {
    padding: 6.5rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.connected-home-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
}

.connected-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.connected-content h2 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1.4rem;
}

.connected-content p {
    color: #E2CFCA;
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.connected-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2.2rem 0;
}

.connected-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.35);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.connected-badge b {
    color: var(--blush);
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.connected-badge span {
    color: #CBBAB3;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.connected-visual-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.orbit-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin: auto;
}

.orbit-ring-outer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: orbit-spin 100s linear infinite;
}

.orbit-ring-inner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 38px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: orbit-spin-rev 130s linear infinite;
}

.connected-medallion {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FAF5EE;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.4);
}

.connected-medallion img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.connected-mark-wide {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    max-width: 460px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
}

@keyframes orbit-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes orbit-spin-rev { to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }

/* ---------- 12. Team Section (Gene + Gabby) ---------- */
.team-section {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--ivory);
    text-align: center;
}

.team-header {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.08);
}

.team-card-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    background: var(--espresso);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.team-card-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    background: var(--sand);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.team-card-placeholder img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.team-status-badge {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
}

.team-card-body {
    padding: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.team-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}

.team-role {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

.team-bio {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #5C4B46;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 13. Value-Led Proof Pillars (No Unverified Stats) ---------- */
.proof-pillars-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.proof-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.proof-pillar-item {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.proof-pillar-item b {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.proof-pillar-item small {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #6F5950;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- 14. Insights Section (Simplified Single Featured Article) ---------- */
.insights-preview {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.featured-article-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    background: var(--paper);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    max-width: 1240px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.04);
    transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.featured-article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.08);
}

.featured-article-media .photo-frame {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.featured-article-media img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-article-content {
    padding: 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
}

.featured-article-content .card-meta {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.featured-article-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.featured-article-content p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
}

.read-more-action {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 150ms ease;
}

.read-more-action:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.read-more-action .arr {
    transition: transform 150ms ease;
}

.read-more-action:hover .arr {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.insights-action-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3.2rem;
}

.insights-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #5C4B46;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Public Blog Archive (blog.php) ---------- */
.blog-archive-page {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.blog-hero {
    padding: 5rem 5.5vw 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.blog-hero-inner {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.back-home-link {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.back-home-link:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.blog-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.blog-hero-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-toolbar-section {
    padding: 0.5rem 5.5vw 2.5rem;
}

.blog-toolbar-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-category-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.cat-pill {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--paper);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--espresso);
    transition: all 150ms ease;
}

.cat-pill:hover, .cat-pill.is-active {
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-color: var(--espresso);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.cat-count {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.blog-search-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.search-field-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.search-field-wrap input {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    outline: none;
    width: 190px;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.search-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: 0;
}

.clear-filters-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
}

.blog-grid-section {
    padding: 0 5.5vw 5rem;
}

.blog-grid-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--rose);
}

.blog-card-media .photo-frame {
    height: 240px;
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-card-media img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

.blog-card-title a {
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #5C4B46;
    margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
}

.blog-card-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.blog-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card-link .arr {
    transition: transform 150ms ease;
}

.blog-card-link:hover .arr {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blog-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.page-numbers {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.page-btn, .page-num {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--paper);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--espresso);
    transition: all 150ms ease;
}

.page-btn:hover, .page-num:hover {
    border-color: var(--rose);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.page-num.is-current {
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-color: var(--espresso);
}

.blog-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.blog-empty-state h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.blog-empty-state p {
    color: #5C4B46;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

/* ---------- Individual Article Page (article.php) ---------- */
.article-page-wrap {
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.article-container {
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.article-breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.article-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.article-main-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.article-meta-bar {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #6E5C56;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-author strong {
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.article-hero-figure {
    margin: 0 0 3rem;
}

.article-hero-figure .photo-frame {
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-hero-figure img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-fig-caption {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.article-lead-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: #3A2E2B;
    padding-bottom: 1.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.article-rich-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #3A2E2B;
}

.article-rich-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.article-rich-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-rich-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.article-rich-content blockquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--espresso);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--rose);
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.8rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    font-style: italic;
    background: rgba(201, 149, 144, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.article-rich-content ul, .article-rich-content ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1.8rem;
    padding-left: 1.8rem;
}

.article-rich-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.article-video-box {
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.video-player-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.video-player-frame iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

.video-caption-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.article-share-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.share-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.share-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--paper);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--espresso);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 150ms ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--sand);
    border-color: var(--rose);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.article-footer-nav {
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.related-articles-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.related-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.related-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

.related-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-color: var(--rose);
}

.related-card .photo-frame {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
}

.related-card img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.related-card-content {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.related-cat {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.related-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.related-date {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.related-card-content .read-more {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--rose-text);
}

/* ---------- Footer Social Links ---------- */
.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--rose);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--rose);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Greyed-out state when URL is not yet configured */
.footer-social-icon--placeholder {
    opacity: 0.28;
    cursor: default;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* WhatsApp accent — active state gets a green tint */
.footer-social-icon--whatsapp:hover {
    background: #25D366;
    border-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}


/* ---------- 15. Contact Section (#contact) ---------- */
.contact-section-home {
    padding: 6.5rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.06);
}

.contact-form h2 {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
    text-transform: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-form label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.contact-form .field-error {
    color: #A33D35;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    text-transform: none;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    display: block;
}

.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea, .contact-form select {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    transition: border-color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus, .contact-form select:focus {
    outline: 3px solid var(--rose);
    outline-offset: 1px;
    background: var(--paper);
}

.contact-form input.has-error, .contact-form textarea.has-error, .contact-form select.has-error {
    border-color: #A33D35;
    background: #FDF2F0;
}

.contact-form textarea {
    min-height: 130px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.consent-row {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #5C4B46;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.consent-row input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.form-message {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin: 0;
}

.form-message.success { background: #EAF3EA; color: #265530; border: 1px solid #C6E0C9; }
.form-message.error   { background: #FDF2F0; color: #8A2821; border: 1px solid #F0CBC6; }
.form-message.neutral { background: var(--ivory); color: #5C4B46; border: 1px solid var(--line); }

.contact-aside {
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.contact-aside h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
    text-transform: none;
}

.contact-aside .contact-block {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.6rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.contact-aside .contact-block b {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.contact-aside .contact-block span {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #493D3A;
}

/* Clickable Call / WhatsApp links in the Direct Inquiries aside */
.contact-aside .contact-block a {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-aside .contact-block a:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.contact-aside .contact-block a.contact-wa {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.contact-aside .contact-block .contact-person {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-aside .contact-block .contact-person-name {
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- 16. Single Article Page Styling ---------- */
.article-body {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #382E2B;
}

.article-body .article-head {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-body .article-head h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    text-transform: none;
    margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-body .article-head .card-meta {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.article-body .article-hero-img {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(23, 19, 19, 0.12);
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    text-transform: none;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.article-body blockquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--rose);
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.article-body ul {
    margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem;
}

.article-body li {
    margin: 0.6rem 0;
}

.article-body .article-next {
    margin: 3.5rem 0 0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- Closing CTA Section ---------- */
.closing-cta {
    padding: 5.5rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.closing-cta__inner {
    width: min(100% - 48px, 1240px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.closing-cta h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0.8rem auto 2.2rem;
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-transform: none;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ---------- Site Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--obsidian);
    color: #E2D3CC;
    padding: 5rem 5.5vw 2.5rem;
}

.site-footer__inner {
    width: min(100% - 48px, 1240px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.site-footer .footer-brand, .site-footer .footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.site-footer b {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.site-footer p {
    max-width: 350px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    color: #CBBAB3;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.site-footer em {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--rose);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.site-footer a {
    transition: color 200ms ease;
    color: #E2D3CC;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--blush);
}

.site-footer .footer-brand-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.site-footer .footer-brand-logo .logo--footer {
    width: 260px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.site-footer__inner small {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #A9958E;
}

.site-footer .footer-fine {
    display: block;
    color: #8C7872;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88em;
}

.footer-privacy-link {
    color: #A9958E;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(169, 149, 142, 0.4);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 200ms ease, text-decoration-color 200ms ease;
    margin: 0 0.15rem;
}

.footer-privacy-link:hover {
    color: var(--blush) !important;
    text-decoration-color: var(--blush);
}

body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---------- Responsive Breakpoints ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .site-header__inner {
        width: min(100% - 32px, 1320px);
        height: var(--header-height-mobile);
    }
    .site-header__inner > .header-cta { display: none; }
    .menu-toggle { display: block; margin-left: auto; }
    .logo { width: auto; height: 50px; max-height: 52px; }

    .nav {
        position: fixed;
        inset: var(--header-height-mobile) 0 auto 0;
        background: var(--espresso);
        color: var(--ivory);
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
        max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height-mobile));
        overflow-y: auto;
        gap: 0;
        box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        z-index: 199;
    }

    .nav.is-open { display: flex; }
    .nav-brand {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.6rem 0 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }
    .nav-brand img {
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
        object-fit: contain;
        background: var(--paper);
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 0.5rem;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
    .nav > a.nav-link {
        padding: 0.95rem 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        color: var(--ivory);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .nav a.is-active { color: var(--blush); }
    .nav a.is-active::after { display: none; }

    .nav-mobile-cta {
        display: inline-flex;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .os-home {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .disciplines-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .process-journey-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .proof-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .value-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .trust-points-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dashboard .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .related-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .home-hero-fullbleed {
        min-height: 620px;
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
        background-position: center right;
    }

    .home-hero-fullbleed::before {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0.95) 0%, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0.85) 55%, rgba(14, 12, 12, 0.96) 100%);
    }

    .china-presence,
    .not-middleman-grid,
    .connected-home-grid,
    .contact-layout,
    .founder-story {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .founder-portrait img { height: 460px; }
    .china-presence img { height: 460px; object-position: center 22%; }
    .value-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .disciplines-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .process-journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .trust-points-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .proof-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .site-footer { padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2rem; }
    .site-footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .closing-cta { padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .featured-article, .featured-article-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured-article-content { padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem; }
    .featured-article-media .photo-frame { height: 320px; min-height: 240px; }
    .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .related-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-toolbar-container { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .blog-search-form { width: 100%; }
    .search-field-wrap { width: 100%; }
    .search-field-wrap input { width: 100%; }
    .article-container { padding: 3rem 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
    .dashboard .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .contact-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2rem; }
    .contact-form h2, .form-message { grid-column: auto; }
    .presence-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
    body { font-size: 15px; }
    h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .site-header__inner { width: min(100% - 24px, 1320px); }
    .logo { width: auto; height: 62px; max-height: 66px; }
    .home-hero-fullbleed { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; min-height: 560px; }
    .os-pillars-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .os-phases { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
    .featured-article-media .photo-frame { height: 240px; min-height: 200px; }
    .featured-article-content { padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
    .article-meta-bar { font-size: 0.76rem; }
    .article-share-toolbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .closing-cta { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    
    .value-cards,
    .disciplines-grid,
    .process-journey-grid,
    .team-grid,
    .proof-pillars-grid,
    .site-footer__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .founder-story,
    .os-home,
    .connected-home,
    .disciplines-section,
    .process-journey-section,
    .not-middleman-section,
    .trust-problem-section,
    .team-section,
    .contact-section-home,
    .insights-preview {
        padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .china-presence {
        padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .founder-portrait img { height: 380px; }
    .china-presence img { height: 380px; object-position: center 22%; }
    .orbit-container { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .connected-medallion { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
    .presence-strip { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; }
    .presence-strip-grid img { height: 200px; }
    .featured-article img, .article-body .article-hero-img { height: 260px; }
    .featured-article > div { padding: 1.8rem; }
    .dashboard .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dashboard > header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .contact-form { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .article-body { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .article-body blockquote { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ---------- Prefers-Reduced-Motion Support ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .js [data-reveal], .js .reveal-stagger > * {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    .orbit-ring-outer, .orbit-ring-inner { animation: none !important; }
    .reading-progress { display: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Inline-Style Replacement Utility Classes ---------- */

/* Generic section intro paragraph (replaces ad-hoc inline style on several sections) */
.section-intro {
    color: #5C4B46;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Process journey section supporting intro paragraph (dark-section variant) */
.process-intro {
    color: #E2CFCA;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Brand evolution left-side copy block padding */
.brand-evolution-copy {
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

/* Insights section header container */
.insights-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

/* Fix team card photo to use object-position: top so Gene's face stays visible */
.team-card-photo img {
    object-position: top center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Image Integration (Supplied Editorial Images)
   All editorial images are portrait orientation 1023x1537 or 1024x1536 px
   Never stretch, rotate, mirror or recolour these images.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Shared editorial portrait container — preserves aspect ratio, never crops Gene's face */
.editorial-portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--espresso);
    /* Preserve full portrait without squashing */
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.editorial-portrait-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;               /* Always auto — never force a fixed height that would crop */
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;        /* Never crop faces or globe graphics */
    object-position: top center;
    /* image-orientation already set globally via img { image-orientation: from-image; } */
    /* Subtle hover scale on CONTAINER not image — never rotates */
    transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    image-orientation: from-image;
    /* Do NOT apply grayscale filter — editorial images are colour-treated already */
}

/* Hover: very subtle scale on card container, max 1.015 */
.editorial-portrait-frame:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}

/* ---------- Not-Middleman section: editorial portrait on right ---------- */
.not-middleman-grid .editorial-portrait-frame {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

/* ---------- Founder Story section: use editorial-portrait-frame ---------- */
.founder-story .editorial-portrait-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ---------- 8b. FOUNDER VOICE: Positioned With Purpose ---------- */
.founder-voice-section {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--sand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.founder-voice-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto;
}

.founder-voice-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.2rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.founder-voice-copy p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.founder-voice-copy blockquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--rose);
    padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.8rem 0 1.4rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    background: rgba(201, 158, 152, 0.06);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}

/* ---------- 8c. BRAND EVOLUTION: A New Name for the Next Chapter ---------- */
.brand-evolution-section {
    padding: 6rem 5.5vw;
    background: var(--espresso);
    color: var(--ivory);
}

.brand-evolution-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto;
}

.brand-evolution-grid h2 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.2rem);
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.brand-evolution-grid p {
    color: #E2CFCA;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.brand-evolution-images {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.brand-evolution-images .editorial-portrait-frame {
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--obsidian);
}

.brand-evolution-images .editorial-portrait-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: top center;
}

/* ---------- Responsive: Tablet (max 1100px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .founder-voice-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .brand-evolution-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .brand-evolution-images { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive: Mobile & Small Tablet (max 900px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founder-voice-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .founder-voice-section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .brand-evolution-section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .brand-evolution-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .brand-evolution-images { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

    .founder-story .editorial-portrait-frame {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .not-middleman-grid .editorial-portrait-frame {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ---------- Responsive: Small Mobile (max 580px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 580px) {
    .founder-voice-section { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .brand-evolution-section { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .brand-evolution-images { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 360px; }
    .editorial-portrait-frame img { object-position: top center; }
    .brand-evolution-copy { padding-right: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Contact Section Utility Classes (inline-style replacements) ---------- */

/* Form intro paragraph inside the contact form grid */
.contact-form-intro {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #5C4B46;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Divider rule in contact aside */
.contact-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin: 1.6rem 0;
}

/* "Typical response time" label */
.contact-response-label {
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Response time supporting paragraph */
.contact-response-text {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #493D3A;
}

/* ---------- Footer Column Utility Classes ---------- */

/* Small description text in "Direct Engagement" footer column */
.footer-col-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #CBBAB3;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* Footer CTA button — ensure it only takes its own width */
.footer-cta {
    width: fit-content;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ---------- Privacy Policy Page (privacy-policy.php) ---------- */
.privacy-page {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.privacy-hero {
    padding: 5rem 5.5vw 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.privacy-hero-inner {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.privacy-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.privacy-hero-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #493D3A;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.privacy-content-section {
    padding: 0 5.5vw 5rem;
}

.privacy-content-container {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Effective date badge */
.privacy-effective-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.privacy-effective-label {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--rose-text);
}

.privacy-effective-value {
    color: var(--espresso);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.privacy-toc {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.privacy-toc-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--espresso);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}

.privacy-toc-list {
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
    columns: 2;
    column-gap: 2.5rem;
    list-style: decimal;
    margin: 0;
}

.privacy-toc-list li {
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    break-inside: avoid;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.privacy-toc-list a {
    color: #493D3A;
    transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.privacy-toc-list a:hover {
    color: var(--rose-text);
}

/* Privacy Sections */
.privacy-section {
    padding: 2.8rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: relative;
}

.privacy-section:first-of-type {
    border-top: none;
}

.privacy-section-number {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blush);
    opacity: 0.35;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.privacy-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}

.privacy-section p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.78;
    color: #382F2D;
}

/* Privacy Card Grid (Information We Collect) */
.privacy-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.privacy-card {
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
    transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.privacy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(51, 43, 41, 0.08);
}

.privacy-card-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sand);
    color: var(--rose-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.privacy-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.privacy-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.privacy-card li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-top: 0.3rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #493D3A;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.privacy-card li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.7rem;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose);
}

/* Privacy Table */
.privacy-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.privacy-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--paper);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.privacy-table thead th {
    background: var(--sand);
    color: var(--espresso);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.privacy-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: #493D3A;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.privacy-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.privacy-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--gold-tint);
}

/* Privacy List (styled bulleted list) */
.privacy-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.privacy-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: #382F2D;
}

.privacy-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1rem;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose);
}

.privacy-list a {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(159, 103, 95, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: text-decoration-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.privacy-list a:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
    text-decoration-color: var(--espresso);
}

/* Your Rights Grid */
.privacy-rights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.privacy-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.privacy-right:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(51, 43, 41, 0.06);
}

.privacy-right-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--rose);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.privacy-right strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.privacy-right p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #5C4B46;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Details (in privacy) */
.privacy-contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.privacy-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.privacy-contact-item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--rose-text);
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.privacy-contact-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.privacy-contact-item a,
.privacy-contact-item span {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #493D3A;
}

.privacy-contact-item a {
    color: var(--rose-text);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(159, 103, 95, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.privacy-contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--espresso);
}

.privacy-cta-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Privacy Page — Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .privacy-hero {
        padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .privacy-content-section {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 3.5rem;
    }

    .privacy-toc {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .privacy-toc-list {
        columns: 1;
    }

    .privacy-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .privacy-rights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .privacy-section-number {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .privacy-table-wrap {
        margin-left: -0.5rem;
        margin-right: -0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .privacy-effective-date {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .privacy-toc {
        padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem;
    }
}