/* ==========================================================================
   Blueprint Elite — stylesheet
   Dark "blueprint" theme matching the original live site:
   deep navy grounds, champagne-gold accents, all-serif typography,
   diamond ornaments, faint architectural line-art backdrop.
   Type: Cormorant Garamond (display) + EB Garamond (body)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy-950:  #050e1b;              /* deep sections (programs, quotes) */
  --navy-900:  #09172e;              /* page ground                   */
  --navy-800:  #0e1d35;              /* elevated sections (CTA)       */
  --panel:     #0e203f;              /* cards                         */
  --cream:     #e6dbc4;              /* primary text — warm champagne ivory */
  --cream-soft:rgba(230,219,196,0.80);
  --cream-dim: rgba(236,229,211,0.7);
  --gold:      #c9a25c;              /* primary gold                  */
  --gold-soft: #d8b87a;
  --gold-deep: #a67f3b;
  --line:      rgba(201,162,92,0.22);   /* gold hairline               */
  --line-soft: rgba(236,229,211,0.12);

  --maxw: 1400px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 2.5rem);
  --radius: 2px;

  /* ---- modular type scale — one consistent system, calibrated to the original ---- */
  --fs-micro: 0.95rem;   /* uppercase micro-labels: eyebrows, kickers */
  --fs-label: 1.1rem;    /* nav & buttons (uppercase, tracked) */
  --fs-small: 1.15rem;   /* fine print, meta, form labels, footer links */
  --fs-base:  1.3rem;    /* body copy */
  --fs-md:    1.5rem;    /* quotes, FAQ questions, emphasis */
  --fs-lg:    1.9rem;    /* card & tier headings */
  --lede:     clamp(1.55rem, 2.3vw, 1.9rem);
  --h3:       clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  --h2:       clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  --h1:       clamp(2.7rem, 6.8vw, 5rem);
  --h1-hero:  clamp(2.8rem, 9vw, 6.6rem);
  --band:     clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  --hero-tag: clamp(1.6rem, 2.9vw, 2.2rem);
  --hero-ask: clamp(1.8rem, 3.7vw, 2.7rem);

  --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "EB Garamond", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --body:  "EB Garamond", "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;

  --shadow: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);

  /* faint architectural line-art (arched windows / facade) */
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}

/* ------- reset ------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  overflow-x: clip;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--cream); }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
svg { display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }

/* ------- shared layout ------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6.7vw, 5.5rem); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section--ivory2, .section--alt { background: var(--navy-800); }
.section--ink { background: var(--navy-950); }

/* architectural backdrop on key sections */
.bp-bg::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--blueprint);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 1060px auto;
  background-position: center top -140px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  display: block;
}

.display {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  color: var(--cream);
}
h1.display { font-size: var(--h1-hero); }
.section--ink h1.display { font-size: var(--h1); }
h2.display { font-size: var(--h2); }
h3.display { font-size: var(--h3); }

.lede { font-size: var(--lede); color: var(--cream-soft); font-style: italic; }
/* unified page-intro subhead — same size + color across About/Programs/Contact */
.page-lede { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); color: var(--cream); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }

.center { text-align: center; }
.measure { max-width: 42rem; }
.measure-wide { max-width: 54rem; }
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }

/* gold italic accent line */
.accent-line { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ------- ornament divider: line — diamond — line ------- */
.ornament {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  margin: 1.4rem auto; width: min(260px, 60%);
}
.ornament::before, .ornament::after {
  content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}
.ornament::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.ornament span {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); flex: none;
}
.ornament--left { margin-inline: 0; margin-block: 0.9rem 1.2rem; }

/* small diamond glyph used around buttons / cards */
.diamond {
  display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); flex: none;
}

/* ------- buttons ------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.9em;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-label); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1.05em 2.2em; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease,
              border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.btn .diamond { width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d9bc84, #c19a52);
  color: #1a1408; border-color: rgba(255,240,210,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(201,162,92,0.55);
}
.btn--gold .diamond { background: #1a1408; }
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e6cd97, #cda860);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--outline { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-soft); background: rgba(201,162,92,0.06); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: rgba(201,162,92,0.16); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-note { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); color: rgba(230,219,196,0.92); margin-top: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.btn-note-em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / nav
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(10,19,34,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 80px; gap: 1.2rem; }
#closer-look { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.brand { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.brand span { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(0.7rem, 2vw, 2.4rem); }
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.7vw, 1.1rem); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: clamp(0.06em, 1vw, 0.22em); text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); padding-block: 0.4rem; position: relative; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; width: 0;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width .22s ease;
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.nav-links .btn { padding: 0.7em clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6em); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 10px; margin-right: -10px;
}
.nav-toggle span { display: block; height: 1.5px; background: var(--cream); margin: 5px 0; transition: .25s; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; top: 80px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-950); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    padding: 0.5rem var(--gutter) 1.5rem;
    transform: translateY(-140%); transition: transform .3s ease; visibility: hidden;
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateY(0); visibility: visible; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 0.9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
  .nav-links a:not(.btn)::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links .btn { margin-top: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(1050px 680px at 66% 42%, rgba(74,105,165,0.10), transparent 62%), linear-gradient(180deg, #081326 0%, #09172e 65%, #09172e 100%); }

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; text-align: center;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  /* radiant from the center out — bright champagne core, deeper gold at the ends */
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 130% at 50% 46%, #ddd0b3 0%, #cabb96 42%, #a48d68 82%, #92805f 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero-tag {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--hero-tag); color: var(--cream);
  margin: 0.4rem 0 2.2rem;
}
.hero-ask {
  font-family: var(--serif); letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: var(--hero-ask); color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.hero-type {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--hero-ask); color: var(--gold-soft);
  min-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.hero-type .cursor {
  display: inline-block; width: 1px; margin-left: 2px;
  background: var(--cream); color: transparent;
  animation: blink 1s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }
.hero-body { max-width: 40rem; color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.hero-tagline { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: #ead9ac; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.34; letter-spacing: 0.01em; margin-top: 1rem; text-wrap: balance; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.hero-scroll { margin-top: 2.2rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; animation: drift 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes drift { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(7px); } }

/* three-pillar strip under hero */
.pillars {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--gutter);
  text-align: center;
}
.pillar-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-content: center; color: var(--gold);
}
.pillar h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-label); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.pillar p { margin: 0; color: var(--cream-soft); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--fs-base); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }

/* italic statement band */
.band { position: relative; text-align: center; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem); }
.band p {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--band); color: var(--cream);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder / about split
   ========================================================================== */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.split--media-first { grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; }
.split--wide-text { grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr; }
.split-media { position: relative; }
.split-media img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* Influential Women verification seal (placeholder — swap for real asset) */
.iw-badge {
  position: absolute; right: -12px; bottom: -20px; z-index: 2;
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}
.iw-badge svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* caption overlay on media (contact page) */
.media-cap { position: relative; }
.media-cap::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(8,14,26,0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.media-caption {
  position: absolute; left: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); right: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.media-caption-kicker {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-micro); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.media-caption-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--h3); color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; }
.media-caption-note { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.split-media .badge {
  position: absolute; right: -14px; bottom: -14px; background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .split, .split--media-first { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split-media { order: -1; max-width: 460px; }
}

.check { display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; margin: 1.6rem 0 2rem; }
.check li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.9rem; color: var(--cream-soft); }
.check li::before {
  content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem;
}

/* diamond-bulleted list (credentials cards) */
.diamond-list { display: grid; gap: 0.3rem; margin: 1.4rem 0 0; }
.diamond-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.7rem; color: var(--cream-soft); }
.diamond-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
  width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* navy panel card with corner diamonds */
.card {
  position: relative; background: rgba(19,34,63,0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
}
.card::before, .card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.card::before { top: -5px; left: 50%; margin-left: -5px; }
.card::after  { bottom: -5px; left: 50%; margin-left: -5px; }
.card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Programs / tiers
   ========================================================================== */
.tiers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-top: 3rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.tier {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(19,34,63,0.65); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.tier::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 50%; margin-left: -5px;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--cream-dim); transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.tier--silver { border: 2.5px solid rgba(198,207,219,0.65); box-shadow: 0 0 56px -12px rgba(198,207,219,0.42); }
.tier--gold { border: 2.5px solid rgba(201,162,92,0.78); background: rgba(23,40,69,0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 72px -6px rgba(201,162,92,0.7); }
.tier--gold::before { background: var(--gold); width: 12px; height: 12px; top: -6px; margin-left: -6px; }
.tier::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -5px; left: 50%; margin-left: -5px;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--cream-dim); transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.tier--gold::after { background: var(--gold); width: 12px; height: 12px; bottom: -6px; margin-left: -6px; }
.tier-kicker {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.65rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.tier--silver .tier-kicker { color: #cdd4de; }
.tier--gold .tier-kicker { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tier h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--h3); margin-bottom: 1rem; text-wrap: balance; }
.tier .desc { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.tier .check li { font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.tier-sub {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream); margin: 1.4rem 0 0.9rem;
}
.tier .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: center; }
.tier-invest { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); margin-top: 1.1rem; text-align: center; }
.tier-terms { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.tier-terms--shared { text-align: center; max-width: 70ch; margin: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem) auto 0; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin-top: 2.6rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.quote {
  position: relative; margin: 0;
  background: rgba(19,34,63,0.65); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.quote figcaption { margin-top: auto; }
.quote::before {
  content: "\201C"; display: block; font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 3.4rem; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.quote::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -5px; left: 50%; margin-left: -5px;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.quote p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-md); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--cream-soft); font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; }
.quote figcaption::before {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 44px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cream-dim); margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.quote cite { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--fs-md); font-weight: 600; color: var(--cream); display: block; }
.quote .role {
  display: block; margin-top: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-micro); letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.faq { max-width: 46rem; margin: 2.4rem auto 0; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--cream);
  padding: 1.4rem 2.5rem 1.4rem 0; position: relative;
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 0.2rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); transition: transform .25s;
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"]::after { content: "\00d7"; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.faq-a p { color: var(--cream-soft); padding-bottom: 1.4rem; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem); align-items: stretch; }
.contact-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
/* On two-column layout, the photo matches the form's height and crops,
   instead of the full-length portrait dictating the row height. */
@media (min-width: 861px) {
  .contact-grid > *:first-child { position: relative; }
  .contact-grid .split-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; height: 100%; }
  .contact-grid .split-media img { height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 12%; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Single column: cap the portrait so it doesn't tower over the form. */
  .contact-grid .split-media img { height: min(68vh, 600px); object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 10%; }
}
.contact-detail { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 1.6rem 0; }
.contact-detail a, .contact-detail span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.contact-detail a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.form {
  background: rgba(19,34,63,0.65); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
}
.field { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.field label {
  display: block; font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--body); font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem; background: rgba(10,19,34,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: border-color .18s, box-shadow .18s;
}
.field select { appearance: none; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,92,0.15);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
/* inline validation — highlight the field that still needs info */
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea {
  border-color: #d98a80; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217,138,128,0.16);
}
.field.invalid label { color: #e2988e; }
.field-error {
  display: none; margin-top: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: #e2988e;
}
.field.invalid .field-error { display: block; }
.form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.form-note { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; }
.form-success {
  display: none; background: rgba(19,34,63,0.65); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.6rem; text-align: center;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-success h3 { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: var(--fs-md); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.form-success p { margin: 0; color: var(--cream-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA band + footer
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band { text-align: center; }
.cta-band h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-band .lede { margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.cta-fineprint { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1.4rem; }

.site-footer { background: #0a1832; color: var(--cream-soft); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.footer-brand .brand { color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 1.8rem; }
.footer-tag { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-soft); margin: 0.6rem 0 0.3rem; font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.footer-loc { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro); letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.footer-col a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.35rem 0; color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-col a svg { color: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.footer-links { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 1.6rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); margin-top: 2.6rem; padding-top: 1.6rem;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--cream-dim);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-confidential { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); }

/* small phones: compress buttons so they fit narrow screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn { padding: 0.95em 1.25em; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: var(--fs-small); }
  .btn .diamond { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Motion — subtle, editorial. Every animation respects reduced-motion.
   ========================================================================== */
/* scroll reveal (JS adds .in via IntersectionObserver) */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* gentle stagger for grouped items */
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.pillars .pillar:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .24s; }
.tiers .tier:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .16s; }
/* testimonial cards rise together, softly — no stagger */
.quotes .quote { transform: translateY(16px); transition-delay: 0s; }
/* images settle from a slight zoom as they reveal */
.reveal .split-media img, .split-media.reveal img { transform: scale(1.035); transition: transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .1s; }
.reveal.in .split-media img, .split-media.reveal.in img { transform: scale(1); }

/* hero entrance — one graceful staggered rise on load */
@keyframes riseIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.hero-inner > * { animation: riseIn .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) both; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .22s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .38s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .5s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .62s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .74s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .86s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: .98s; }
.hero-inner > *:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 1.1s; }
/* the hero ornament draws outward from its diamond */
@keyframes ornGrow { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.hero .ornament::before { transform-origin: right center; animation: ornGrow 1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .5s both; }
.hero .ornament::after  { transform-origin: left center;  animation: ornGrow 1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .5s both; }

/* gold button sheen sweep on hover */
.btn--gold { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn--gold::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -80%; width: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,252,240,0.32), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left .55s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.btn--gold:hover::after { left: 125%; }

/* header lifts a soft shadow once the page scrolls */
.site-header { transition: box-shadow .35s ease; }
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.75); }

/* FAQ marker turns as it opens */
.faq-q::after { transition: transform .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal .split-media img, .split-media.reveal img,
  .hero-inner > *, .hero .ornament::before, .hero .ornament::after,
  .btn--gold::after, .hero-scroll, .hero-type .cursor {
    animation: none !important; transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ---- richer motion: facade parallax + card hover glow ---- */
.hero-facade { transform: translateY(var(--plx, 0px)); will-change: transform; }
.tier, .quote, .card { transition: border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; }
.tier:hover, .quote:hover, .card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,162,92,0.45); box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }
.tier--silver:hover { border-color: rgba(198,207,219,0.88); box-shadow: 0 0 66px -8px rgba(198,207,219,0.55); }
.tier--gold:hover { border-color: rgba(201,162,92,0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 82px -4px rgba(201,162,92,0.85); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-facade { transform: none !important; animation: none !important; -webkit-mask-image: none !important; mask-image: none !important; } }

/* ---- experimental motion pass: drawn ornaments, settling bands, cascades ---- */
/* ornament dividers draw outward from the diamond on scroll (JS marks .orn-draw) */
.orn-draw::before { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right center; transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .15s; }
.orn-draw::after  { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .15s; }
.orn-draw span { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(.4); transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease; }
.orn-draw.in::before, .orn-draw.in::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.orn-draw.in span { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }

/* statement bands: the line settles into its final tracking as it fades up */
.band-fx p { opacity: 0; letter-spacing: .06em; transition: opacity 1.1s ease .1s, letter-spacing 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .1s; }
.band-fx.in p { opacity: 1; letter-spacing: 0.005em; }

/* checklist items cascade in once their card reveals */
.reveal .check li { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease; }
.reveal.in .check li { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .19s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .26s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .33s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .40s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .47s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: .54s; }
.reveal.in .check li:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: .61s; }

/* pillar icons bloom gently after their card lands */
.pillar.reveal .pillar-icon { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.82); transition: opacity .6s ease .12s, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) .12s; }
.pillar.reveal.in .pillar-icon { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* buttons ease their tracking wider on hover */
.btn { transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease,
                   border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, letter-spacing .3s ease; }
.btn:hover { letter-spacing: 0.27em; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orn-draw::before, .orn-draw::after, .orn-draw span,
  .band-fx p, .reveal .check li, .pillar.reveal .pillar-icon {
    animation: none !important; transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important;
  }
  .orn-draw::before, .orn-draw::after { transform: scaleX(1) !important; }
  .orn-draw span { transform: rotate(45deg) !important; }
}

/* ---- signature: the blueprint develops like a darkroom print ---- */
@property --reveal { syntax: "<length-percentage>"; inherits: false; initial-value: 0%; }
.hero-facade {
  position: absolute; top: 70px; right: -120px;
  width: 760px; height: auto; pointer-events: none;
  fill: none; stroke: #aebfe0; stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linejoin: round;
  opacity: 0.13;
  /* one soft edge travels top -> bottom, unveiling the drawing */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 var(--reveal), transparent calc(var(--reveal) + 20%));
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 var(--reveal), transparent calc(var(--reveal) + 20%));
  -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat; mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  animation: facadeReveal 9s linear both;
}
@keyframes facadeReveal { from { --reveal: -20%; } to { --reveal: 110%; } }

/* ---- light sweeps across the metallic title ---- */
.hero h1 {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,248,228,0.55) 50%, transparent 80%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 130% at 50% 46%, #ddd0b3 0%, #cabb96 42%, #a48d68 82%, #92805f 100%);
  background-size: 250% 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-position: -150% 0, 0 0;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  animation: titleShimmer 9s ease-in-out 3.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes titleShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -150% 0, 0 0; }
  16%  { background-position: 250% 0, 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 250% 0, 0 0; }
}

/* ---- cursor-following gold glow inside cards (desktop pointers only) ---- */
.card-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(201,162,92,0.13), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .45s ease;
}
.tier:hover .card-glow, .quote:hover .card-glow, .card:hover .card-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- FAQ answers fade up as they open ---- */
.faq-a p { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity .4s ease .08s, transform .4s ease .08s; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] + .faq-a p { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-facade, .hero-facade path { animation: none !important; stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; opacity: 0.13 !important; }
  .hero h1 { animation: none !important; }
  .card-glow { display: none !important; }
  .faq-a p { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ---- "The Method" video section ---- */
.method-video { position: relative; }
.method .method-video {
  max-width: 330px; margin-inline: auto; padding: 16px;
  transition: box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.method .method-video::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 12px; pointer-events: none;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px 8px rgba(201,162,92,0.7), 0 0 100px 6px rgba(201,162,92,0.9);
  transition: border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.method .method-video:hover::before {
  border-color: #f0d9a8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 55px 10px rgba(201,162,92,0.85), 0 0 120px 8px rgba(201,162,92,1);
}
.method-player {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--navy-900); border: 4px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.method-play {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 74px; height: 74px;
  display: grid; place-content: center; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d9bc84, #c19a52); color: #1a1408;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.method-play svg { margin-left: 3px; }
.method-play:hover { transform: scale(1.07); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -10px rgba(201,162,92,0.6); }
.method-video.playing .method-play { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* ---- "The Synergy Advantage" landscape video (About) ---- */
.synergy .method-video.synergy-video { max-width: 760px; margin: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem) auto 0; }
.video-note { text-align: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.65rem); color: var(--gold-soft); margin: 1.2rem 0 0; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* ---- The Alignment Assessment — entry-level offering (Programs) ---- */
.tier--entry {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  border-color: var(--line); background: rgba(23,40,69,0.7);
}
.tier--entry::before, .tier--entry::after { display: none; }
.tier--entry .tier-kicker { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tier--entry h3 { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.tier--entry .desc { margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 48ch; }
.tier-cost { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.tier-price { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1; text-align: center; }
.tier-price small { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--cream-dim); letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.tier--entry .btn { margin-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .tier--entry { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .tier--entry .desc { margin-inline: auto; }
}