/* shared base styles (from the home page) */

  :root {
    --green: #14251C;
    --green-mid: #19362B;
    --green-light: #214536;
    --gold: #C9A961;
    --gold-light: #D9BE78;
    --gold-pale: #E7D69B;
    --beige: #F5F1E3;
    --beige-dark: #E9E3D2;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --text-light: rgba(245,241,227,0.75);
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

  body {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--beige);
    color: var(--green);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ─── LOADER ─── */
  #loader {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--green); z-index: 9999;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  #loader.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .loader-logo { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-weight: 300; }
  .loader-bar { width: 200px; height: 1px; background: rgba(201,169,97,0.2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .loader-bar::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -100%; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--gold); animation: loadbar 1.5s ease forwards; }
  @keyframes loadbar { to { left: 100%; } }

  /* ─── NAV ─── */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0 4vw;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, height 0.3s;
  }
  nav.scrolled { background: var(--green); height: 60px; box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
  .nav-logo { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-decoration: none; }
  .nav-logo span { color: var(--beige); }
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--beige); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; position: relative; transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 1rem; right: 1rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.3s; }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--green); padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .mega-nav { position: relative; }
  .mega-dropdown {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--green); min-width: 640px; padding: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.25rem 2rem;
  }
  .mega-nav:hover .mega-dropdown { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  .mega-dropdown a { display: block; color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.1); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .mega-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.3); }
  .mega-dropdown a::after { display: none; }
  .mega-label { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; grid-column: 1/-1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2); }
  .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
  .hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--beige); transition: all 0.3s; }

  /* ─── HERO ─── */
  #hero {
    min-height: 100vh; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    background: var(--green); overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(201,169,97,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201,169,97,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  }
  .hero-lines {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-lines::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 45%;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.15);
  }
  .hero-lines::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,169,97,0.3), transparent);
  }

  .hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 0 4vw 10vh;
    max-width: 55%;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .hero-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
  .hero-h1 {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--beige); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 3rem; font-weight: 300; }
  .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--green); padding: 1rem 2.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s; display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,169,97,0.3); }
  .btn-ghost {
    color: var(--beige); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; transition: gap 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-ghost svg { transition: transform 0.3s; }
  .btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 1.1rem; }
  .btn-ghost:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
  .hero-stat-bar {
    position: absolute; top: 29%; right: 5.8vw; width: 39%;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20,37,28,0.09);
    z-index: 5;
    background: var(--beige);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .stat-item {
    min-height: 154px; padding: 2.05rem 2.6rem 1.8rem; text-align: left;
    border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,37,28,0.11);
    background: var(--beige);
    transition: background 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  @keyframes statReveal { from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(36px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); } }
  .hero-stat-bar .stat-item { animation:statReveal .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both; }
  .hero-stat-bar .stat-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay:.45s; }
  .hero-stat-bar .stat-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay:.58s; }
  .hero-stat-bar .stat-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay:.71s; }

  .stat-item:hover { background: var(--gold); transform: translateX(-7px); }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(201,169,97,0.85); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; transition: color 0.35s;
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 2.65rem;
    color: var(--green); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; transition: color 0.35s;
  }
  .stat-num span { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gold); transition: color 0.35s; }
  .stat-num .counter { font-size: inherit; color: inherit; }
  .stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.63rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #7b857f;
    margin-top: 0.55rem; transition: color 0.35s; max-width: 520px;
  }
  .stat-item:hover .stat-label,
  .stat-item:hover .stat-num,
  .stat-item:hover .stat-num span { color: var(--green); }
  .stat-item:hover .stat-desc { color: rgba(20,37,28,0.68); }


  /* ─── SECTION COMMONS ─── */
  section { padding: 7rem 4vw; }
  .section-eyebrow { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .section-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
  .section-title { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.15; }
  .section-title.light { color: var(--beige); }
  .section-title.dark { color: var(--green); }
  .section-sub { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #4a5e57; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 560px; margin-top: 1.2rem; font-weight: 300; }
  .section-sub.light { color: var(--text-light); }


  /* ─── ABOUT / PROFILE ─── */
  #about { background: var(--green); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  #about::before { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -100px; top: -100px; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,97,0.06), transparent 70%); }
  .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; align-items: center; }
  .about-image-wrap { position: relative; }
  .about-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; background: var(--green-light);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
  }
  .about-img-placeholder::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .about-img-icon { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .about-img-icon svg { width: 80px; height: 80px; opacity: 0.15; }
  .about-accent { position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px; width: 160px; height: 160px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.3); }
  .about-accent2 { position: absolute; top: -20px; left: -20px; width: 80px; height: 80px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.1; }
  .about-content { color: var(--beige); }
  .about-body { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-light); margin: 2rem 0; font-weight: 300; }
  .about-pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .pillar { border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 1.2rem; }
  .pillar-title { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .pillar-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ─── PRACTICES ─── */
  #practices { background: var(--beige); }
  .practices-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
  .practices-header .section-sub { margin-top: 0; }
  .practices-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(20,37,28,0.1); }
  .practice-card {
    background: var(--beige); padding: 2.5rem 2rem; cursor: pointer;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background 0.4s;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,37,28,0.08);
  }
  .practice-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.4s; transform-origin: left; }
  .practice-card:hover { background: var(--green); }
  .practice-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .practice-card:hover .pc-num, .practice-card:hover .pc-title, .practice-card:hover .pc-desc, .practice-card:hover .pc-link { color: var(--beige); }
  .practice-card:hover .pc-link { color: var(--gold); }
  .pc-num { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: color 0.4s; }
  .pc-title { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; transition: color 0.4s; }
  .pc-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #4a5e57; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: color 0.4s; }
  .pc-link { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: color 0.4s; }

  /* ─── INDUSTRIES ─── */
  #industries { background: var(--green-mid); padding: 7rem 4vw; }
  .industries-header { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
  .industries-header .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .industries-header .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .industries-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .industry-item {
    background: rgba(201,169,97,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.15); padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .industry-item:hover { background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .industry-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .industry-name { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-light); }


  /* ─── TESTIMONIALS ─── */
  #testimonials { background: var(--green); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .testimonial-wrap { max-width: 900px; margin: 4rem auto 0; }
  .testimonial-slide { display: none; }
  .testimonial-slide.active { display: block; }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    color: var(--beige); font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5;
    text-align: center; position: relative; padding: 0 2rem;
  }
  .testimonial-quote::before {
    content: '\201C'; position: absolute; top: -1rem; left: 0;
    font-size: 6rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.2; line-height: 1; font-style: normal;
  }
  .testimonial-author { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .t-name { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
  .t-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

  /* Word-reveal animation: each word fades/sharpens in on a staggered delay.
     Total reveal window is fixed (see T_REVEAL_MS in JS) regardless of quote length. */
  .testimonial-quote .word {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(6px);
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
  }
  .testimonial-quote .word.revealed { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); transform: translateY(0); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .testimonial-quote .word { transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important; filter: none !important; transform: none !important; }
  }

  .t-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
  .t-arrow {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.3); background: transparent;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  }
  .t-arrow:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,169,97,0.1); }
  .t-arrow:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }
  .t-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

  /* ─── INSIGHTS / BLOG ─── */
  #insights { background: var(--beige); }
  .insights-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
  .insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .insight-card {
    background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(20,37,28,0.08);
    overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; cursor: pointer;
  }
  .insight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(20,37,28,0.12); }
  .insight-img {
    height: 200px; background: var(--green-light);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .insight-img.featured { height: 280px; }
  .insight-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(20,37,28,0.8)); }
  .insight-tag {
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--green); font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .insight-body { padding: 1.8rem; }
  .insight-date { font-size: 0.68rem; color: #7a8f88; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .insight-title { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--green); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .insight-card:first-child .insight-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .insight-excerpt { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #4a5e57; line-height: 1.7; }
  .view-all-link { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: gap 0.3s; }
  .view-all-link:hover { gap: 0.9rem; }

  /* ─── STARTUP & PRO BONO BAND ─── */
  .split-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split-panel { padding: 6rem 4vw; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .split-panel.startup { background: var(--green); }
  .split-panel.probono { background: var(--green-light); }
  .split-panel::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(201,169,97,0.06), transparent 60%); }
  .split-content { position: relative; max-width: 440px; }
  .split-title { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--beige); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; margin: 1.2rem 0; }
  .split-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }


  /* ─── APPOINTMENTS / CONTACT FORMS ─── */
  #contact { background: var(--green); padding: 7rem 4vw; }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem; margin-top: 4rem; }
  .contact-info { color: var(--beige); }
  .contact-info h3 { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cd-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.3); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .cd-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; }
  .cd-label { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .cd-value { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-light); }
  .form-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2); }
  .form-tab { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-light); padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -1px; transition: all 0.3s; background: none; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: none; }
  .form-tab.active { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
  .form-panel { display: none; }
  .form-panel.active { display: block; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .form-group.full { grid-column: 1/-1; }
  .form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%; background: rgba(201,169,97,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.2);
    color: var(--beige); padding: 0.85rem 1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .form-group select option { background: var(--green); color: var(--beige); }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
  .form-submit { background: var(--gold); color: var(--green); padding: 1rem 2.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; width: 100%; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
  .form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

  /* ─── T&C / DISCLAIMER STRIP ─── */
  .legal-strip { background: var(--green-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.1); padding: 3rem 4vw; }
  .legal-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.15); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .legal-tab { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-light); padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -1px; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .legal-tab.active { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
  .legal-content { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 900px; display: none; }
  .legal-content.active { display: block; }

  /* ─── FOOTER ─── */
  footer { background: var(--green); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.15); }
  .footer-main { padding: 5rem 4vw 3rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .footer-brand-logo { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .footer-tagline { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 260px; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-weight: 300; }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .social-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,169,97,0.1); }
  .social-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; }
  .footer-col h5 { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.1); padding: 1.5rem 4vw; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .footer-copy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(201,169,97,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
  .footer-legal-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-legal-links a { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(201,169,97,0.5); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── SCROLL ANIMATIONS (zigzag slide-in, alternating per section) ─── */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .reveal-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-56px); transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
  .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(56px); transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
  .reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right { transform: none; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; }
  }

  /* ─── CONTACT SECTION REVEAL ─── */
  /* Soft focus + directional entrance, replayed whenever Get in Touch enters the viewport. */
  #contact .contact-animation-target {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(10px);
    will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
    transition:
      opacity 0.9s ease,
      transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
      filter 1s ease;
  }

  #contact .contact-heading {
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition-delay: 0s;
  }

  #contact .contact-left {
    transform: translateX(-42px);
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
  }

  #contact .contact-right {
    transform: translateX(42px);
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
  }

  #contact.contact-animation-played .contact-animation-target {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: blur(0);
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    #contact .contact-animation-target,
    #contact .contact-heading,
    #contact .contact-left,
    #contact .contact-right {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
      filter: none;
      transition: none;
    }
  }

  /* ─── MOBILE NAV ─── */
  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--green); z-index: 999;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 4vw;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.175,1);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open { transform: none; }
  .mobile-menu a { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--beige); text-decoration: none; display: block; padding: 0.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.1); transition: color 0.3s; font-weight: 300; }
  .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .mobile-close { position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 4vw; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }

  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .insights-grid .insight-card:last-child { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .hero-content { max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-stat-bar { top: 31%; right: 4vw; width: 45%; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stat-item { min-height: 120px; padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }
    .stat-num span { font-size: 0.82rem; }
    .stat-desc { font-size: 0.56rem; }
    .hero-h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
    .about-grid, .contact-grid, .split-band, .practices-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .practices-grid { gap: 0; }
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .practices-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .insights-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
  }

  /* ─── RECORDING-MATCHED INTERACTIONS ─── */
  .cursor-ring {
    position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,97,0.55);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 10000; opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(-50%,-50%,0);
    transition: width .25s ease, height .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .cursor-ring span { position:absolute; width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); left:50%; top:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); transition:transform .25s ease, width .25s ease, height .25s ease; }
  body.cursor-active .cursor-ring { opacity: 1; }
  body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-color: var(--gold); }
  body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring span { width: 7px; height: 7px; }

  .practice-section { background: var(--green); color: var(--beige); padding: 8rem 4vw 7rem; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .practice-section::before { content:''; position:absolute; width:620px; height:620px; right:-280px; top:-240px; border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.08); border-radius:50%; box-shadow:0 0 0 70px rgba(201,169,97,.018),0 0 0 140px rgba(201,169,97,.012); }
  .practice-shell { max-width: 1300px; margin:0 auto; position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .practice-heading { margin-bottom:4.5rem; }
  .practice-eyebrow,.team-eyebrow { color:var(--gold); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.35rem; }
  .practice-eyebrow::before,.team-eyebrow::before { content:''; display:inline-block; width:38px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); vertical-align:middle; margin-right:16px; }
  .practice-title,.team-title { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size:clamp(3rem,5.3vw,5rem); line-height:.98; font-weight:300; color:var(--beige); }
  .practice-title em,.team-title em { color:var(--gold); font-style:italic; }
  .recording-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(245,241,227,.12); }
  .recording-card { min-height:350px; background:var(--beige); padding:3.4rem 2.9rem 2.8rem; border:0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), background .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); will-change:opacity, transform; backface-visibility:hidden; }
  .recording-card::before { height:100%; width:100%; left:0; right:auto; bottom:auto; transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:bottom; background:var(--gold); transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); z-index:0; }
  .recording-card:hover { background:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-5px); }
  .recording-card:hover::before { transform:scaleY(1); }
  .recording-card > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }
  .recording-card .pc-icon { width:46px; height:46px; color:#68766e; margin-bottom:2.2rem; transition:color .45s, transform .45s; }
  .recording-card .pc-icon svg { width:100%; height:100%; }
  .recording-card:hover .pc-icon { color:var(--green); transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .pc-big-num { position:absolute !important; top:1.55rem; right:1.7rem; font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size:4.6rem; line-height:1; font-weight:300; color:rgba(20,37,28,.055); transition:color .45s, transform .45s; }
  .recording-card:hover .pc-big-num { color:rgba(20,37,28,.13); transform:translateX(-4px); }
  .recording-card .pc-title { font-size:1.55rem; margin-bottom:1rem; color:var(--green); transition:color .4s; }
  .recording-card .pc-desc { max-width:390px; font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.75; color:#6b7972; margin-bottom:2rem; transition:color .4s; }
  .recording-card .pc-link { color:var(--gold); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.19em; transition:color .4s, gap .4s; }
  .recording-card .pc-link span { transition:transform .4s; display:inline-block; }
  .recording-card:hover .pc-title { color:var(--green); }
  .recording-card:hover .pc-desc { color:rgba(20,37,28,.68); }
  .recording-card:hover .pc-link { color:var(--green); gap:.9rem; }
  .recording-card:hover .pc-link span { transform:translateX(5px); }

  .team-section { background:var(--green); padding:7rem 4vw 8rem; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .team-shell { max-width:1300px; margin:0 auto; }
  .team-heading { margin-bottom:4.5rem; }
  .team-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
  .team-card { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .team-photo { aspect-ratio:3/4; background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--green-light),var(--green-mid)); border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.1); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .team-photo::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 35%,rgba(20,37,28,.9)); }
  .team-monogram { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-size:5rem; color:rgba(245,241,227,.16); font-weight:300; transition:color .45s, transform .55s; }
  .team-overlay { position:absolute; inset:10px; border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.08); z-index:2; transition:border-color .45s, inset .45s; }
  .team-card:hover .team-monogram { color:rgba(201,169,97,.72); transform:scale(1.06); }
  .team-card:hover .team-overlay { inset:16px; border-color:rgba(201,169,97,.4); }
  .team-body { padding:1.45rem .25rem .25rem; }
  .team-body h3 { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; color:var(--beige); font-size:1.45rem; font-weight:400; margin-bottom:.3rem; }
  .team-body p { color:var(--gold); font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em; margin-bottom:.7rem; }
  .team-body span { display:block; color:rgba(245,241,227,.55); font-size:.72rem; line-height:1.6; }


  /* Alternating page palette */
  #about { background: var(--beige); color: var(--green); }
  #about .section-title.light { color: var(--green); }
  #about .about-content { color: var(--green); }
  #about .about-body, #about .pillar-text { color: rgba(20,37,28,.68); }
  #about .about-img-placeholder { background: var(--green-light); }

  #practices, .practice-section { background: var(--green); }

  #team, .team-section { background: var(--beige); color: var(--green); }
  #team .team-title { color: var(--green); }
  #team .team-body h3 { color: var(--green); }
  #team .team-body span { color: rgba(20,37,28,.62); }

  #industries { background: var(--green); }

  #testimonials { background: var(--beige); }
  #testimonials .section-title.light { color: var(--green); }
  #testimonials .testimonial-quote { color: var(--green); }
  #testimonials .t-role { color: rgba(20,37,28,.62); }

  #insights { background: var(--green); }
  #insights .section-title.dark { color: var(--beige); }
  #insights .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
  #insights .insight-card { background: var(--beige); }
  #insights .insight-title { color: var(--green); }

  .split-panel.startup { background: var(--beige); }
  .split-panel.startup .split-title { color: var(--green); }
  .split-panel.startup .split-text,
  .split-panel.startup .split-content div[style*="color:var(--text-light)"] { color: rgba(20,37,28,.68) !important; }
  .split-panel.startup .split-feature { color: var(--green); }
  .split-panel.probono { background: var(--green); }

  #contact { background: var(--beige); }
  #contact .section-title.light { color: var(--green); }
  #contact .contact-info { color: var(--green); }
  #contact .contact-info h3 { color: var(--green); }
  #contact .cd-value { color: rgba(20,37,28,.68); }

  @media (max-width:1024px) {
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:768px) {
    .cursor-ring { display:none; }
    .practice-section { padding:6rem 5vw; }
    .practice-heading,.team-heading { margin-bottom:3rem; }
    .practice-title,.team-title { font-size:clamp(2.8rem,13vw,4rem); }
    .recording-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .recording-card { min-height:310px; padding:2.7rem 2rem 2.4rem; }
    .team-section { padding:5rem 5vw 6rem; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:520px) {
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .hero-stat-bar { position:absolute; top:auto; bottom:1.5rem; left:5vw; right:5vw; width:auto; }
    .hero-stat-bar .stat-item { min-height:auto; padding:1rem 1.15rem; }
    .hero-stat-bar .stat-desc { display:none; }
  }


  /* ─── GLOBAL ALIGNMENT GRID ─── */
  :root { --content-max: 1640px; }
  nav { padding-left: max(4vw, calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2)); padding-right: max(4vw, calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2)); }
  section:not(#hero) > *,
  .footer-main, .footer-bottom { width: min(var(--content-max), 92vw); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .about-grid, .industries-header, .industries-grid, .insights-header, .insights-grid, .contact-grid { max-width: var(--content-max); }
  .practice-section, .team-section { padding-left: 4vw; padding-right: 4vw; }
  .practice-shell, .team-shell { width: min(var(--content-max), 92vw); max-width: var(--content-max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-content { width: min(var(--content-max), 92vw); max-width: var(--content-max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  .hero-stat-bar { right: max(4vw, calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2)); }
  .split-panel { padding-left: max(4vw, calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2)); padding-right: max(4vw, calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2)); }
  .split-panel .split-content { width: 100%; max-width: 620px; }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    nav { padding-left: 5vw; padding-right: 5vw; }
    section:not(#hero) > *, .footer-main, .footer-bottom, .practice-shell, .team-shell { width: 90vw; }
    .hero-content { width: 90vw; }
    .hero-stat-bar { right: 5vw; }
    .split-panel { padding-left: 5vw; padding-right: 5vw; }
  }


  /* ===== FINAL UNIFIED CONTENT GRID ===== */
  :root { --content-max: 1640px; --page-gutter: 4vw; }

  /* Every primary section uses the same left/right content boundary. */
  section:not(#hero) { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  section:not(#hero) > *,
  .about-grid,
  .practice-shell,
  .team-shell,
  .industries-header,
  .industries-grid,
  .insights-header,
  .insights-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .footer-main,
  .footer-bottom {
    width: min(var(--content-max), calc(100% - (2 * var(--page-gutter))));
    max-width: var(--content-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Keep the hero on exactly the same horizontal grid. */
  .hero-content {
    width: min(var(--content-max), calc(100% - (2 * var(--page-gutter))));
    max-width: var(--content-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .hero-stat-bar {
    right: max(var(--page-gutter), calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2));
  }
  nav {
    padding-left: max(var(--page-gutter), calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2));
    padding-right: max(var(--page-gutter), calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2));
  }

  /* Split content also terminates on the same grid rather than using independent 4vw offsets. */
  .split-band { width: 100%; }
  .split-panel {
    padding-left: max(var(--page-gutter), calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2));
    padding-right: max(var(--page-gutter), calc((100vw - var(--content-max)) / 2));
  }
  .split-panel .split-content { width: 100%; max-width: 620px; }

  /* The testimonial is intentionally narrower, but remains centered on the same page grid. */
  .testimonial-wrap {
    width: min(900px, calc(100% - (2 * var(--page-gutter))));
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Prevent oversized headings/cards from creating a second visual grid. */
  .section-title, .section-sub, .about-content, .about-grid,
  .practice-heading, .team-heading, .insights-header, .contact-grid {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --page-gutter: 5vw; }
    section:not(#hero) > *,
    .about-grid, .practice-shell, .team-shell,
    .industries-header, .industries-grid, .insights-header, .insights-grid,
    .contact-grid, .footer-main, .footer-bottom, .hero-content {
      width: calc(100% - (2 * var(--page-gutter)));
    }
    .split-panel { padding-left: var(--page-gutter); padding-right: var(--page-gutter); }
    .testimonial-wrap { width: calc(100% - (2 * var(--page-gutter))); }
    nav { padding-left: var(--page-gutter); padding-right: var(--page-gutter); }
    .hero-stat-bar { right: var(--page-gutter); }
  }

  /* ================================================================
     FINAL TYPOGRAPHY + COMPONENT SPECIFICATION PASS
     ================================================================ */
  :root {
    --green: #14251C;
    --green-mid: #19362B;
    --green-light: #214536;
    --gold: #C9A961;
    --gold-light: #D9BE78;
    --gold-pale: #E7D69B;
    --beige: #F5F1E3;
    --beige-dark: #E9E3D2;
    --content-max: 1320px;
    --page-gutter: 96px;
    --text-light: rgba(245,241,227,.75);
  }

  html, body, button, input, select, textarea { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; }
  body { font-weight: 400; }
  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, a, button, input, select, textarea, label, span, div { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; }

  /* Brand marks retain their existing visual treatment as the deliberate exception. */
  .footer-brand-logo { font-family: serif; }

  .section-eyebrow, .hero-eyebrow, .practice-eyebrow, .team-eyebrow,
  .cd-label, .pillar-title, .footer-col h5 {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .hero-h1 {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 64px;
    line-height: 1.06;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
  }
  .hero-h1 em, .section-title em, .practice-title em, .team-title em {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: inherit;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
  }
  h3, .pc-title, .insight-title, .split-title, .contact-info h3, .team-body h3 {
    font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hero-sub, .section-sub { font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .about-body, .pillar-text, .pc-desc, .split-text, .insight-excerpt, .legal-content,
  .footer-tagline, .cd-value, .grievance-copy { font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .nav-links a, .mobile-menu a, .nav-cta, .btn-primary, .btn-ghost, .form-submit,
  .view-all-link, .pc-link, .form-tab, .legal-tab {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav-cta, .btn-primary, .form-submit { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; }
  .stat-num { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; font-size: 48px; }
  .stat-label { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; color: #7B817B; }
  .stat-desc { font-family: 'General Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; }

  /* Header */
  nav { height: 88px; padding-left: max(96px, calc((100vw - 1320px)/2)); padding-right: max(96px, calc((100vw - 1320px)/2)); }
  nav.scrolled { height: 88px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 26px; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 0; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; white-space: nowrap; }
  .nav-links a::after { left: 0; right: 0; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
  .mega-dropdown { border-radius: 0; }

  /* Hero */
  #hero { min-height: auto; padding: 0; }
  .hero-content {
    width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 192px));
    max-width: 1320px;
    padding: 96px 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,55fr) minmax(0,45fr);
    column-gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-content .hero-h1 { max-width: 760px; }
  .hero-sub { max-width: 520px; }
  .hero-actions { gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stat-bar {
    position: relative;
    top: auto; right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    align-self: center;
  }
  .hero-content > .hero-eyebrow,
  .hero-content > .hero-h1,
  .hero-content > .hero-sub,
  .hero-content > .hero-actions { grid-column: 1; }
  .hero-stat-bar .stat-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(20,37,28,.15); }

  /* Global sections */
  section { padding: 128px 0; }
  section:not(#hero) > *, .footer-main, .footer-bottom,
  .about-grid, .practice-shell, .team-shell, .industries-header, .industries-grid,
  .insights-header, .insights-grid, .contact-grid {
    width: min(1640px, calc(100% - 12.8vw));
    max-width: 1640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 45fr 55fr; gap: 80px; }
  .about-img-placeholder { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
  .about-img-placeholder > img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .about-image-scrim { position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(20,37,28,.18); z-index:1; pointer-events:none; }
  .about-img-placeholder::before { z-index:2; pointer-events:none; }
  .about-quote { position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:3; padding:40px; color:var(--beige); background:rgba(20,37,28,.40); font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; font-weight:400; }
  .about-quote-attribution { margin-top:8px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); }
  .about-img-icon { display:none; }
  .about-pillars { gap:32px 48px; }

  /* Practice Areas */
  .practices-grid, .recording-grid { gap: 0; }
  .pc-big-num { font-family:'General Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:300; font-size:40px; opacity:.12; }
  .recording-card { padding:40px; }
  .recording-card .pc-title { font-size:22px; font-weight:500; }

  /* Team */
  .team-grid { gap:0; }
  .team-card { border-right:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.15); }
  .team-card:last-child { border-right:0; }
  .team-photo { aspect-ratio:4/5; border:0; }
  .team-photo > img { width:100%; height:100%; display:block; object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 38%; }
  .team-initials { color:var(--gold); font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,72px); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.04em; }
  .team-monogram { display:none; }
  .team-body { padding:40px; }
  .team-body h3 { font-weight:500; font-size:22px; }
  .team-body p { font-weight:600; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; }
  .team-body span { font-size:14px; color:rgba(20,37,28,.62); }

  /* Industries */
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; }
  .industry-item { border:1px solid rgba(245,241,227,.12); margin:-.5px 0 0 -.5px; padding:32px 24px; }
  .industry-icon { width:32px; height:32px; margin:0 auto 24px; font-size:0; }
  .industry-icon svg { width:32px; height:32px; fill:none; stroke:var(--gold); stroke-width:1.5; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
  .industry-name { font-weight:500; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonial-wrap { width:min(900px, calc(100% - 192px)); max-width:900px; }
  .testimonial-quote { font-family:'General Sans',sans-serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:400; font-size:28px; line-height:1.5; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
  .testimonial-quote::before { opacity:.15; }
  .t-arrow { width:36px; height:36px; }

  /* Insights */
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr; gap:0; }
  .insight-card { border:0; border-right:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.15); border-radius:0; }
  .insight-card:last-child { border-right:0; }
  .insight-img { height:200px; }
  .insight-img.featured { height:280px; }
  .insight-img > img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .insight-img-overlay { z-index:1; }
  .insight-tag { z-index:2; font-weight:600; font-size:11px; border-radius:0; }
  .insight-body { padding:40px; }
  .insight-title { font-weight:500; font-size:20px; }
  .insight-card:first-child .insight-title { font-size:24px; }
  .insight-excerpt { display:-webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; -webkit-line-clamp:2; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; }
  .insight-date { font-size:13px; color:#7B817B; }

  /* Insights animated carousel: recording-inspired horizontal motion */
  .insights-carousel {
    width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 192px));
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .insights-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
    padding: 4px 0 8px;
  }
  .insights-track .insight-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(390px, 44vw, 560px);
    width: clamp(390px, 44vw, 560px);
    border: 0;
    opacity: .42;
    transform: scale(.96);
    transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .45s ease;
  }
  .insights-track .insight-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(20,37,28,.13);
  }
  .insights-track .insight-img,
  .insights-track .insight-img.featured {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .insights-track .insight-body {
    min-height: 190px;
    padding: 32px 40px 38px;
  }
  .insights-track .insight-title,
  .insights-track .insight-card:first-child .insight-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .insights-carousel-controls {
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:18px;
    margin-top:28px;
  }
  .insights-progress {
    display:block;
    width:280px;
    height:2px;
    background:rgba(245,241,227,.25);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .insights-progress i {
    display:block;
    width:33.333%;
    height:100%;
    background:var(--gold);
    transform:translateX(0);
    transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  .insights-count {
    color:rgba(245,241,227,.55);
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .insights-count b {
    color:var(--beige);
    font-weight:500;
  }
  #insights .insights-carousel .reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; }

  @media (max-width:1100px) {
    .insights-carousel { width:calc(100% - 96px); }
  }
  @media (max-width:768px) {
    .insights-carousel { width:calc(100% - 48px); }
    .insights-track { gap:18px; }
    .insights-track .insight-card {
      flex-basis:calc(100vw - 72px);
      width:calc(100vw - 72px);
      opacity:.5;
    }
    .insights-track .insight-card.active { opacity:1; }
    .insights-track .insight-img,
    .insights-track .insight-img.featured { height:220px; }
    .insights-track .insight-body { min-height:0; padding:24px; }
    .insights-progress { width:180px; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
    .insights-track { transition:none; }
    .insights-track .insight-card,
    .insights-track .insight-card.active { transition:none; transform:none; }
    .insights-progress i { transition:none; }
  }

  /* Startup / Pro Bono */
  .split-panel { padding:128px max(96px, calc((100vw - 1320px)/2)); }
  .split-content { max-width:520px; }
  .split-title { font-weight:500; font-size:22px; }
  .split-feature { display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:8px; color:var(--text-light); font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; }
  .split-feature svg { width:16px; height:16px; flex:0 0 16px; fill:none; stroke:var(--gold); stroke-width:1.5; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; transform:translateY(2px); }
  .split-content > div[style*="display:flex"] { display:grid !important; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px !important; margin-bottom:32px !important; }
  .btn-primary { padding:14px 28px; border-radius:0; letter-spacing:.06em; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid { gap:64px; }
  .contact-detail { margin-bottom:24px; }
  .cd-icon { width:32px; height:32px; border:0; }
  .cd-icon svg { width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--gold); }
  .cd-label { font-size:12px; }
  .cd-value { font-size:16px; }
  .grievance-copy { color:rgba(20,37,28,.72) !important; }
  .form-tabs { margin-bottom:32px; }
  .form-tab { padding:12px 20px; }
  .form-tab.active { border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold); }
  .form-tab:not(.active) { opacity:.5; }
  .form-group label { font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { padding:14px; border:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.20); border-radius:0; font-family:'General Sans',sans-serif; font-size:16px; }
  .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color:var(--gold); border-width:1.5px; outline:none; }
  .form-submit { padding:14px 28px; border-radius:0; letter-spacing:.06em; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-main { padding:64px 0 48px; gap:48px; }
  .footer-col h5 { font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .footer-col a { font-size:14px; opacity:.8; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .footer-col a:hover { opacity:1; color:var(--gold); }
  .social-btn { width:40px; height:40px; border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25); }
  .footer-brand-logo { font-family:serif; }
  .footer-bottom { border-top:1px solid rgba(245,241,227,.10); padding:20px 0; }
  .footer-copy, .footer-legal-links a { font-size:13px; color:rgba(245,241,227,.55); }
  .footer-copy { text-align:left; }
  .footer-legal-links { justify-content:flex-end; }

  /* Remove rounded corners globally as specified. */
  *, *::before, *::after { border-radius:0 !important; }

  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    :root { --page-gutter:48px; }
    nav { padding-left:48px; padding-right:48px; }
    .hero-content, section:not(#hero) > *, .footer-main, .footer-bottom,
    .about-grid, .practice-shell, .team-shell, .industries-header, .industries-grid,
    .insights-header, .insights-grid, .contact-grid { width:calc(100% - 96px); }
    .hero-content { grid-template-columns:1fr; row-gap:48px; }
    .hero-stat-bar { grid-column:1; grid-row:auto; }
    .split-panel { padding-left:48px; padding-right:48px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:768px) {
    nav { height:64px; padding-left:24px; padding-right:24px; }
    nav.scrolled { height:64px; }
    .nav-links { display:none; }
    .hero-content { width:calc(100% - 48px); padding:40px 0; }
    .hero-h1 { font-size:clamp(40px,12vw,64px); }
    .section-title { font-size:clamp(30px,9vw,42px); }
    section { padding:64px 0; }
    section:not(#hero) > *, .footer-main, .footer-bottom,
    .about-grid, .practice-shell, .team-shell, .industries-header, .industries-grid,
    .insights-header, .insights-grid, .contact-grid, .testimonial-wrap { width:calc(100% - 48px); }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
    .about-pillars { gap:32px; }
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .insight-card { border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.15); }
    .insight-card:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
    .split-band { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .split-panel { padding:64px 24px; }
    .split-panel > .split-content { width:100%; max-width:none; }
    .split-content > div[style*="display:flex"] { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; }
    .footer-legal-links { justify-content:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px 20px; }
    .testimonial-quote { font-size:24px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:520px) {
    .industries-grid, .team-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }

  /* Final consistency refinements */
  p { font-family:'General Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:400; font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; }
  .practices-grid { background:rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
  .recording-card { border-right:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
  .recording-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right:0; }
  .recording-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom:0; }
  .team-card { border-right:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
  .insight-card { border-right:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
  @media (max-width:768px) {
    .recording-card { border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
    .recording-card:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
    .team-card { border-right:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
    .team-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right:0; }
    .team-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom:0; }
  }
  @media (max-width:520px) {
    .team-card { border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.12); }
    .team-card:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
  }

  /* ─── HERO ARC BACKGROUND ─── */
  #heroArcCanvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    #heroArcCanvas { opacity: 0.85; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    #heroArcCanvas { opacity: 0.55; }
  }



    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
    .about-img-placeholder img, .team-photo img, .insight-img img { display:block; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior:auto; } }
  

/* FINAL MOBILE OPTIMIZATION PASS
   Built specifically for 320px-768px viewports. Desktop layout is untouched. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html { font-size: 16px; }
  body { overflow-x: hidden; }

  /* Navigation */
  nav, nav.scrolled { height: 64px; }
  .nav-logo { font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: .07em; }
  .hamburger { padding: 10px 0 10px 10px; gap: 5px; }
  .hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 1.5px; }

  /* Full-screen mobile menu */
  .mobile-menu {
    padding: 88px 24px 32px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .mobile-menu a {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 6vw, 1.65rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .mobile-close { top: 18px; right: 20px; padding: 10px; }

  /* Hero: prevent the stat panel from crowding the headline */
  #hero { min-height: 100svh; }
  #hero .hero-content {
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    min-height: 100svh;
    height: auto;
    padding: 96px 0 42px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  #hero .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: .62rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    gap: .65rem;
  }
  #hero .hero-eyebrow::before { width: 26px; }
  #hero .hero-h1 {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 12vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  #hero .hero-sub {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  #hero .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  #hero .btn-primary { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 15px 20px; }
  #hero .btn-ghost { justify-content: center; padding: 8px 0; }
  #hero .hero-stat-bar {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 34px;
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
  #hero .stat-item { min-height: 0; padding: 18px 20px; }
  #hero .stat-label { font-size: .52rem; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
  #hero .stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }
  #hero .stat-desc { display: block; font-size: .62rem; margin-top: .4rem; }

  /* General section rhythm */
  section { padding: 80px 0; }
  section:not(#hero) > *,
  .about-grid, .practice-shell, .team-shell,
  .industries-header, .industries-grid, .insights-header,
  .insights-grid, .contact-grid, .footer-main, .footer-bottom,
  .hero-content { width: calc(100% - 40px); }
  .section-eyebrow { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.08; }
  .section-sub { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; }

  /* About */
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .about-img-placeholder { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .about-accent { width: 90px; height: 90px; right: -10px; bottom: -10px; }
  .about-quote { padding: 22px; font-size: 14px; }
  .about-body { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.75; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-top: 2rem; }

  /* Practice cards */
  .practice-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .practice-heading, .team-heading { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .practice-title, .team-title { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 11vw, 3.2rem); }
  .recording-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recording-card { min-height: 0; padding: 32px 24px 30px; }
  .recording-card .pc-title { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .recording-card .pc-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .pc-big-num { font-size: 34px; }

  /* Team */
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .team-card, .team-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20,37,28,.15); }
  .team-card:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .team-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5; }
  .team-body { padding: 28px 24px 32px; }

  /* Industries */
  .industries-header { text-align: center; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .industry-item { min-width: 0; padding: 24px 14px; }
  .industry-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .industry-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  .industry-name { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: .04em; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonial-wrap { width: calc(100% - 40px); }
  .testimonial-quote { font-size: clamp(20px, 6vw, 26px); line-height: 1.45; }
  .t-arrow { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

  /* Insights */
  .insights-header { align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-track .insight-card { flex-basis: calc(100vw - 56px); width: calc(100vw - 56px); }
  .insights-track .insight-img, .insights-track .insight-img.featured { height: 200px; }
  .insights-track .insight-body { padding: 20px; }
  .insights-progress { width: 140px; }

  /* Startup / Pro Bono */
  .split-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split-panel { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .split-panel .split-content { width: 100%; max-width: none; }
  .split-title { font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .split-text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .split-content > div[style*="display:flex"] { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px !important; margin-bottom: 26px !important; }
  .split-feature { font-size: 14px; }
  .split-panel .btn-primary { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 42px; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .form-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .form-tab { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 10px; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; font-size: 16px; }
  .form-submit { width: 100%; }

  /* Footer */
  footer { overflow: hidden; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 34px 24px; padding: 56px 0 40px; }
  .footer-main > :first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer-tagline { max-width: 360px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .footer-col h2 { font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer-col a { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 18px 0 24px; gap: 14px; }
  .footer-copy { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .footer-legal-links { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 10px 18px; }
  .footer-legal-links a { font-size: 11px; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  #hero .hero-content { width: calc(100% - 32px); padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  #hero .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 13vw, 3.4rem); }
  #hero .hero-sub { font-size: .88rem; }
  #hero .hero-stat-bar { margin-top: 28px; }
  #hero .stat-item { padding: 15px 17px; }
  #hero .stat-desc { font-size: .58rem; }

  section:not(#hero) > *,
  .about-grid, .practice-shell, .team-shell,
  .industries-header, .industries-grid, .insights-header,
  .insights-grid, .contact-grid, .footer-main, .footer-bottom {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
  }
  .split-panel { padding: 56px 16px; }
  .testimonial-wrap { width: calc(100% - 32px); }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industry-item { padding: 22px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-align: left; }
  .industry-icon { margin: 0; flex: 0 0 28px; }
  .industry-name { font-size: 12px; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .footer-main > :first-child { grid-column: auto; }
  .footer-legal-links { flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
  .form-tab { font-size: 11px; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .nav-logo { font-size: 1rem; }
  #hero .hero-h1 { font-size: 2.45rem; }
  #hero .hero-eyebrow { font-size: .56rem; }
  .form-tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-tab { width: 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mobile-menu { transition: none; }
}