/* ==========================================================================
   SanfordWu.com — V13 visual refresh
   Copy and structure unchanged; typography, color, spacing and motion refined.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy: #0f2238;
  --navy-2: #0a1828;
  --navy-3: #16304d;
  --ink: #152030;
  --muted: #5d6877;
  --soft-text: #7a8390;
  --paper: #fcfbf7;
  --cream: #f5f1e8;
  --cream-2: #ece5d6;
  --gold: #a47c3b;
  --gold-2: #c9a76a;
  --gold-3: #e3cfa4;
  --line: #e2ddd2;
  --line-2: #d3ccbe;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --max: 1200px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --serif: "Newsreader", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 34, 56, .04), 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 34, 56, .05);
  --shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 34, 56, .04), 0 18px 48px rgba(15, 34, 56, .10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(4, 12, 22, .38);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 88px; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--gold-3); color: var(--navy); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-2); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

.container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 48px)); margin: 0 auto; }

.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 650;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
}
.kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .8;
}

h1, h2, .display {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: inherit;
}
h1 {
  margin: 10px 0 26px;
  max-width: 860px;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px);
  line-height: 1.02;
}
h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-2); }
h2 {
  margin: 4px 0 18px;
  max-width: 880px;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.25; text-wrap: balance; }
p { color: var(--muted); }
.section-lede { max-width: 760px; margin-top: 0; font-size: 17px; }

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(252, 251, 247, .82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(252, 251, 247, .94);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 34, 56, .06);
}
.nav-inner {
  height: 76px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand small {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #4f5b6a;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 3px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links .nav-cta {
  margin-left: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s;
}
.nav-links .nav-cta:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--navy-3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 34, 56, .2);
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  place-items: center;
}
.nav-toggle span,
.nav-toggle span::before,
.nav-toggle span::after {
  display: block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .2s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -5px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { top: 5px; }
.nav.open .nav-toggle span { background: transparent; }
.nav.open .nav-toggle span::before { transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.open .nav-toggle span::after { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s, background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #b58b47, var(--gold));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(164, 124, 59, .32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.btn.primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(164, 124, 59, .42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.btn.primary::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn.primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn.ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.btn.ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.btn.light { border-color: var(--line-2); background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.btn.light:hover { border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn.outline-light { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: #fff; }
.btn.outline-light:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.btn.solid-light { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.btn.solid-light:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 88% 12%, rgba(201, 167, 106, .16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 0% 100%, rgba(38, 78, 122, .45), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #10263f 0%, var(--navy) 45%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 104px 0 150px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, #000 10%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, #000 10%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 640px;
  height: 640px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 167, 106, .22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -220px;
  top: -200px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 90px rgba(255,255,255,.012), 0 0 0 91px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.65fr .65fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: end;
}
.hero .kicker { color: var(--gold-2); }
.hero .lede {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: 18.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hero-actions { margin-top: 38px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

.hero-grid-photo {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(300px, .62fr);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-photo-card {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 12px 12px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.hero-photo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.hero-photo-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px -18px -18px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 167, 106, .45);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-photo-card img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.hero-photo-card figcaption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 4px 14px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.hero-photo-card figcaption::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,167,106,.18);
}

/* ---------- Proof bar (floats over hero) ---------- */
.proof {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: -78px;
  background: transparent;
}
.proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.proof-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 28px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.proof-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.proof-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 28px;
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.proof-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.proof-item span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { position: relative; padding: 110px 0; }
.section.soft { background: var(--cream); }
.section.dark {
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(201, 167, 106, .14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: white;
}
.section.dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  right: -180px; bottom: -300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 167, 106, .25);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section.dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.section.dark .kicker { color: var(--gold-2); }
.section.dark h2 { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Approach ---------- */
#approach { padding-top: 120px; }
.intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.intro h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.intro-copy {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-left: 32px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.intro-copy p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.intro-copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.path {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  counter-reset: path;
}
.path article {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 28px 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  min-height: 250px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s;
}
.path article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px; right: -19px;
  width: 20px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-2);
}
.path article:last-child::before { display: none; }
.path article:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.path .num {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-3);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: #fbf6ec;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.path article:last-child { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.path article:last-child h3 { color: #fff; }
.path article:last-child p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.path article:last-child .num { background: rgba(201,167,106,.15); border-color: rgba(201,167,106,.4); color: var(--gold-2); }
.path h3 { margin-top: 26px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 25px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); }
.path p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- Clients ---------- */
.clients-wrap {
  padding: 0 0 110px;
}
.clients-wrap .container {
  padding-top: 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.client-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.client-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 22px 28px 6px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  min-height: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.client-card:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.client-name,
.client-card .client-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.client-scope {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.service {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px 30px;
  min-height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s;
}
.service::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.service:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.service h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 23px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); }
.service p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 14px; }
.service .arrow {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background .3s, color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover .arrow { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold-2); transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.engagement-feature {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(201,167,106,.22), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-3), var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-2));
  color: white;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.engagement-feature::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  left: -120px; top: -190px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,167,106,.22);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.engagement-feature h3 { margin: 2px 0 10px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.engagement-feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin: 0; max-width: 680px; }
.engagement-feature .kicker { color: var(--gold-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-actions { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

/* ---------- Transactions ---------- */
.transactions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.transaction {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 36px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.transaction:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.transaction::before {
  content: attr(data-year);
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px; top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 110px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #f6f1e6;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.transaction > * { position: relative; }
.transaction .meta,
.case .case-type {
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #f7f0e2;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 650;
}
.transaction h3 {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.transaction p { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.transaction a, .media-card a, .case a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold)) left bottom / 100% 1px no-repeat;
  transition: background-size .3s var(--ease), color .2s;
}
.transaction a:hover, .media-card a:hover, .case a:hover { color: var(--gold); background-size: 0 1px; }

/* ---------- Cases ---------- */
.cases {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.case {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 30px 28px;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.case:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.case h3 {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.case p { font-size: 14px; }
.case .case-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--soft-text);
}

/* ---------- Media ---------- */
.media-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.media-feature {
  display: block;
  min-height: 560px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #d9d3c8;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.media-feature img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 82%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.media-feature:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.media-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 90px 32px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(8,20,34,.7) 40%, rgba(8,20,34,.94));
  color: white;
}
.media-caption::before {
  content: "Featured panel ↗";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.media-caption p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 13.5px; }
.media-caption h3 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 400; }
.media-side { display: grid; gap: 24px; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; }
.media-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.media-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.media-card .kicker { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.media-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.media-card p { font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0 0 20px; }

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline { position: relative; margin-top: 52px; }
.timeline-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 170px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 0 0 38px;
}
.timeline-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 170px; top: 8px; bottom: -8px;
  margin-left: 24px;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--line-2);
}
.timeline-row:last-child::before { display: none; }
.timeline-row > div:last-child { position: relative; padding-left: 0; }
.timeline-row > div:last-child::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -29px; top: 6px;
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.timeline-row:first-child > div:last-child::before { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(164,124,59,.16); }
.timeline-date {
  padding-top: 3px;
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.timeline-row h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 25px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.timeline-row p { margin: 0; max-width: 780px; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ---------- Recognition ---------- */
.recognition-strip {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.recognition-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 128px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--paper));
}
.recognition-badge-wrap {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 112px; height: 112px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, #fff, #f3ead8);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-3);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px #fff, 0 8px 22px rgba(164,124,59,.16);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.recognition-badge {
  display: block;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.recognition-fallback {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.recognition-fallback strong { display: block; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); }
.recognition-badge-wrap.no-img .recognition-fallback { display: block; }
.recognition-inner h3 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 27px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.recognition-inner .kicker { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.recognition-inner p:last-child { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: end;
}
.cta h2 { color: white; margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 760px; }
.cta p:not(.kicker) { max-width: 640px; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: #07121e;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  padding: 28px 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.footer-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); text-decoration: none; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }

/* ---------- Engagement Models page ---------- */
.subhero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 460px at 90% 0%, rgba(201,167,106,.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #10263f 0%, var(--navy) 45%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 104px 0 96px;
}
.subhero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  right: -180px; top: -220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,167,106,.24);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.subhero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.subhero .kicker { color: var(--gold-2); }
.subhero h1 { font-size: clamp(42px, 5.6vw, 72px); max-width: 900px; }
.subhero p:not(.kicker) { max-width: 720px; font-size: 18.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); margin-bottom: 0; }

.model-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; align-items: stretch; }
.model-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: white;
  padding: 34px 30px 30px;
  min-height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.model-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.model-card.featured {
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-3), var(--navy) 40%, var(--navy-2));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}
.model-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-14px); }
.model-card.featured h2 { color: #fff; }
.model-card.featured p, .model-card.featured ul { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.model-card.featured .ideal { color: var(--gold-3); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.model-card.featured .model-outcome { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.model-card.featured .model-outcome strong { color: #fff; }
.model-card.featured li::before { background: var(--gold-2); }
.model-card.featured .model-badge { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.model-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #f7f0e2;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 650;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.model-card h2 { font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.model-card .ideal {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.model-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 4px 0 24px; padding: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }
.model-card li { position: relative; margin: 9px 0; padding-left: 20px; }
.model-card li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: .62em;
  width: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .85;
}
.model-outcome { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13.5px; }
.model-outcome strong { color: var(--navy); }
.engagement-note {
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.engagement-note p { margin: 0; }
.engagement-note strong { color: var(--navy); }
.simple-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.simple-list div {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.simple-list div:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.simple-list strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.simple-list span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll (only when JS is running) ---------- */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0s);
}
.js .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) { padding: 8px 8px; font-size: 13px; }
  .path { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .path article::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 10px 24px 22px;
    background: rgba(252, 251, 247, .98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15,34,56,.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .nav-links a, .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) { padding: 14px 4px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links .nav-cta { margin: 16px 0 0; text-align: center; border-radius: 999px; border-bottom: 0; }

  .hero { padding: 72px 0 130px; }
  .hero-grid, .intro, .media-grid, .cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hero-photo-card { max-width: 440px; transform: none; margin-left: 14px; }
  .intro-copy { margin-top: 0; }
  .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .proof-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .proof-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .services, .cases { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .client-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 20px; }
  .client-card:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .transactions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .engagement-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px 32px; }
  .feature-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .media-side { grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .model-card { min-height: 0; }
  .model-card.featured, .model-card.featured:hover { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 32px)); }
  .nav-inner { height: 68px; }
  .nav-links { top: 68px; padding: 6px 16px 18px; }
  .brand { font-size: 17px; }
  .hero { padding: 56px 0 120px; }
  .hero .lede { font-size: 17px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .section, #approach { padding: 76px 0; }
  .clients-wrap { padding-bottom: 76px; }
  .proof { margin-top: -84px; }
  .proof-grid, .path, .services, .cases { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-item, .proof-item:nth-child(-n+2) { padding: 22px 24px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .proof-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .proof-item::before { left: 24px; }
  .intro-copy { padding-left: 20px; font-size: 17px; }
  .path { margin-top: 44px; }
  .path article, .service, .case { min-height: 0; }
  .client-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 0; }
  .client-card, .client-card:first-child, .client-card:nth-child(3) { padding: 18px 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .client-card:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .engagement-feature { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .engagement-feature h3 { font-size: 30px; }
  .feature-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .transaction { padding: 30px 24px 26px; }
  .transaction::before { display: none; }
  .hero-photo-card { margin-left: 0; }
  .hero-photo-card::before { display: none; }
  .transaction h3 { font-size: 26px; }
  .media-feature { min-height: 460px; }
  .media-caption { padding: 70px 22px 22px; }
  .media-caption h3 { font-size: 25px; }
  .media-card { padding: 26px 24px; }
  .timeline-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; padding: 0 0 30px 26px; }
  .timeline-row::before { left: 5px; margin-left: 0; top: 8px; }
  .timeline-date { text-align: left; }
  .timeline-row > div:last-child::before { display: none; }
  .timeline-date::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 6px;
    width: 11px; height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .timeline-row:first-child .timeline-date::before { background: var(--gold); }
  .recognition-inner { grid-template-columns: 84px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 22px 20px; }
  .recognition-badge-wrap { width: 84px; height: 84px; }
  .recognition-badge { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
  .recognition-inner h3 { font-size: 22px; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .simple-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .subhero { padding: 64px 0 64px; }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }
}