html, body { overflow-x: clip; }
/* ============================================================
   NeuroSomatic Education — theme.css
   Brand: LNH&JC · Integrated Neurosomatic Education
   Signature motif: the breath-coil (spiral from the logo)
   Palette: cool misted teal — "down-regulated", watery, calm
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Color */
  --ink:        #1B2B2A;   /* deep slate-teal, body text */
  --ink-soft:   #3C504E;   /* secondary text */
  --teal:       #1F6F6B;   /* primary petrol (from logo) */
  --teal-deep:  #134E4B;   /* hover / pressed */
  --teal-glow:  #4FA39C;   /* lighter accent / focus */
  --sage:       #7FA193;   /* muted green */
  --mist:       #E7EEEA;   /* cool off-white background */
  --paper:      #F4F8F6;   /* lighter panel */
  --paper-2:    #FFFFFF;   /* cards */
  --line:       #CBD9D3;   /* hairlines */
  --sand:       #C9B98F;   /* sparing warm highlight */

  /* Type */
  --serif: "Spectral", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Mulish", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Scale */
  --step--1: clamp(0.82rem, 0.79rem + 0.15vw, 0.92rem);
  --step-0:  clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.12rem);
  --step-1:  clamp(1.2rem, 1.1rem + 0.5vw, 1.45rem);
  --step-2:  clamp(1.5rem, 1.3rem + 1vw, 2.1rem);
  --step-3:  clamp(2rem, 1.6rem + 2vw, 3.1rem);
  --step-4:  clamp(2.6rem, 1.9rem + 3.4vw, 4.6rem);

  /* Space + shape */
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  --maxw: 1180px;
  --measure: 62ch;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px -28px rgba(19, 78, 75, 0.45);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--step-0);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--mist);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--teal-deep); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 0.5em; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h1 { font-size: var(--step-4); }
h2 { font-size: var(--step-3); }
h3 { font-size: var(--step-2); }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }

/* ---------- Accessibility helpers ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -3rem; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--teal-deep); color: #fff; padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px; transition: top 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }
:where(a, button, input, [tabindex]):focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--teal-glow);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap { width: min(100% - 2 * var(--gutter), var(--maxw)); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
.measure { max-width: var(--measure); }
.center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--sage); display: inline-block;
}

/* ---------- Spiral signature ---------- */
.coil { color: var(--teal); display: inline-block; }
.coil svg { display: block; }
.divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.divider::before, .divider::after {
  content: ""; height: 1px; flex: 1; max-width: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line));
}
.divider::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line), transparent); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--teal-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--teal-deep); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: var(--paper); }
.btn--light { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--teal-deep); }
.btn--light:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   Header / navigation (transparent overlay on hero)
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 60;
  padding-block: 1.1rem;
}
.site-header.is-solid {
  position: fixed; background: rgba(231, 238, 234, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  animation: dropin 0.4s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes dropin { from { transform: translateY(-100%); } to { transform: translateY(0); } }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; text-decoration: none; }
.brand__mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: none; }
.brand__mark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.05; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand__name small { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
/* on dark hero, header text is light until solid */
.site-header:not(.is-solid) .brand__name,
.site-header:not(.is-solid) .nav__links a { color: #F4F8F6; }
.site-header:not(.is-solid) .brand__name small { color: #BFE0DA; }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink); position: relative; padding-block: 0.25rem;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: currentColor; transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after, .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__cta { margin-left: 0.5rem; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.4rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; color: inherit;
}
.nav__toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; margin: 5px auto; transition: 0.3s var(--ease); }
.site-header:not(.is-solid) .nav__toggle { color: #F4F8F6; }
.site-header.is-solid .nav__toggle { color: var(--ink); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: block; position: relative; z-index: 65; }
  /* full-screen immersive overlay menu */
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 60; margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0F2E2C 0%, #1F6F6B 100%);
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    gap: 1.6rem; padding: 5rem 2rem 3rem;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: opacity .32s var(--ease), transform .32s var(--ease), visibility .32s;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .nav__links li {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links li { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .10s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .16s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .22s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .28s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .34s; }
  .nav__links a {
    color: #F4F8F6; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--step-2);
    letter-spacing: .005em; position: relative;
  }
  .nav__links a::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -.35rem; width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: #BFE0DA; transform: translateX(-50%); transition: width .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links a:hover::after, .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 1.8rem; }
  .nav__cta { margin-top: .8rem; }
  .site-header .nav__links .nav__cta a.btn--light {
    color: var(--teal-deep); background: #fff; font-family: var(--body);
    font-size: var(--step-0); padding: .85rem 1.8rem; border-radius: 999px;
  }
  /* hamburger -> white X over the overlay */
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span { background: #fff; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) and (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav__links, .nav__links li { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Hero
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: grid; align-items: center;
  color: #F4F8F6; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__media {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2;
}
/* calm misted-water fallback while no gallery image is set */
.hero__fallback {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 70% 10%, rgba(79,163,156,0.55), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #16403E 0%, #1F6F6B 45%, #2C5C57 100%);
}
.hero::after { /* scrim for AA contrast on text */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,40,38,0.55) 0%, rgba(13,40,38,0.25) 40%, rgba(13,40,38,0.65) 100%);
}
.hero__inner { padding-block: 8rem 4rem; }
.hero__kicker { color: #CFE7E2; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 700; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 20ch; margin-block: 0.4rem 0.6rem; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.15rem + 2.4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.16; }
.hero__lede { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--step-1); color: #E9F3F0; max-width: 40ch; }
.hero__sig { color: #BFE0DA; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 1.8rem; transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: #CFE7E2; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; text-decoration: none;
}
.scroll-cue svg { animation: bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes bob { 0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0);} 50%{ transform: translateY(6px);} }

/* ============================================================
   Reflective text blocks (Welcome page)
   ============================================================ */
.reflection { text-align: center; }
.reflection p {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--step-2); line-height: 1.45; color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 24ch; margin-inline: auto; font-weight: 400;
}
.reflection--lede p { font-style: italic; }
.prose { max-width: var(--measure); margin-inline: auto; }
.prose p { font-size: var(--step-0); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.prose--serif p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--step-1); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Video (click-to-play facade) ---------- */
.breath {
  position: relative; max-width: 880px; margin-inline: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  cursor: pointer; border: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; display: block;
}
.breath img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.85; }
.breath::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(31,111,107,0.25), rgba(13,40,38,0.55));
}
.breath.is-playing { cursor: default; }
.breath.is-playing::after { display: none; }
.breath__play {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 84px; height: 84px; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--teal-deep);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.breath:hover .breath__play { transform: scale(1.08); background: #fff; }
.breath__play::before { /* gentle breathing ring */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6); animation: breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes breathe { 0%,100%{ transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7;} 50%{ transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0;} }
.breath__label { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 2; color: #fff; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.breath iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   Cards / values / pillars
   ============================================================ */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 360px), 1fr)); }

.card {
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); position: relative;
}
.card__coil { color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.card h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); }

.pillar { background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.pillar__head { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem); }
.pillar__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; padding-top: 0.2rem; }
.pillar__body { padding: 0 clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem) clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem) calc(clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem) + 2.4rem); }
.pillar h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.refs { list-style: none; margin: 0.6rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.refs a {
  font-size: var(--step--1); text-decoration: none; color: var(--teal-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; transition: 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.refs a:hover { background: var(--paper); border-color: var(--teal); }
.refs a::after { content: "↗"; font-size: 0.85em; }

/* Tiered framework */
.tiers { counter-reset: tier; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.tier { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: start; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(1.2rem,3vw,1.8rem); }
.tier__badge { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff; background: var(--teal); width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.tier h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

/* About: lede figure */
.figure-lede { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 800px){ .figure-lede { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.portrait {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative;
}
.portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.portrait__ph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--sage-text); background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 10%, rgba(127,161,147,0.25), transparent 60%), var(--paper); }

.quote {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--step-2); line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--teal-deep); border-left: 2px solid var(--sage); padding-left: 1.4rem; margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}

/* lists with coil marks */
.coil-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.coil-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.7rem; }
.coil-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--teal); 
}

/* faith / soft panel */
.panel { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.panel--teal { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1F6F6B, #134E4B); color: #EAF3F1; border: 0; }
.panel--teal h2, .panel--teal h3 { color: #fff; }
.panel--teal a { color: #CFE7E2; }

/* blog */
.blog-card { background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--paper); position: relative; }
.blog-card__media .portrait__ph { font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.blog-card__body { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
.blog-card__tag { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin: 0.4rem 0; }

/* ============================================================
   Footer
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: #C5D6D1; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 2rem; }
.site-footer a { color: #DCEAE6; text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-grid h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-brand .brand__name { color: #fff; }
.footer-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 2.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  font-size: var(--step--1); color: #9DB4AE; max-width: 70ch;
}
.footer-base { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem; justify-content: space-between; font-size: var(--step--1); color: #8FA8A2; }
.footer-base a { color: #8FA8A2; }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
[data-animate] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
[data-animate].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ [data-animate]{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; } }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.garden-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 60ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.garden-intro .bloom { color: var(--sage-text); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* --- circular client ring connected by lines --- */
.ring-wrap { display: grid; place-items: center; padding-block: 1rem; }
.ring {
  position: relative; width: min(92vw, 680px); aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; margin-inline: auto;
}
.ring__lines { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 1; overflow: visible; }
.ring__lines line { stroke: var(--sage); stroke-width: 0.6; stroke-dasharray: 2.2 2.2; opacity: 0.9; }
.ring__lines circle { fill: none; stroke: var(--line); stroke-width: 0.3; opacity: 0.6; }
.ring__center {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); z-index: 3;
  width: 30%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #fff, var(--paper)); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 0.5rem;
}
.ring__center .coil { color: var(--teal); }
.ring__center span { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.ring__node {
  position: absolute; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); z-index: 2;
  width: 21%; aspect-ratio: 1; padding: 0; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ring__node:hover, .ring__node:focus-visible { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.09); }
.ring__petals {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 142%; height: 142%; color: #9cc0b2; z-index: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(19,78,75,0.10)); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ring__node:hover .ring__petals, .ring__node:focus-visible .ring__petals { color: #b6d3c7; }
.ring__thumb {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--paper); z-index: 1;
}
.ring__node:focus-visible .ring__thumb { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 2px; }
.ring__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ring__play {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 38%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(19,78,75,0.55); display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ring__play::before {
  content: ""; width: 0; height: 0; margin-left: 3px;
  border-style: solid; border-width: 6px 0 6px 10px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff;
}
.ring__node:hover .ring__play, .ring__node:focus-visible .ring__play { background: rgba(31,111,107,0.88); }
.ring__thumb .ph {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--sage-text);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 20%, rgba(127,161,147,0.25), transparent 60%), var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.ring__num {
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; right: -2px; z-index: 3; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ring { width: min(94vw, 500px); }
  .ring__center span { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .ring__num { width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.6rem; }
}

/* --- numbered video testimonials --- */
.vid-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); }
.tvid {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; border: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; display: block; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.tvid img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.85; }
.tvid .ph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1F6F6B, #134E4B); color: #BFE0DA; z-index: 1; }
.tvid::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,40,38,0.1), rgba(13,40,38,0.7)); }
.tvid__num { position: absolute; top: 0.8rem; left: 0.9rem; z-index: 2; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff; }
.tvid__play { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 60px; height: 60px; z-index: 2; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--teal-deep); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.tvid:hover .tvid__play { transform: scale(1.1); }
.tvid__name { position: absolute; left: 0.9rem; right: 0.9rem; bottom: 0.8rem; z-index: 2; color: #fff; text-align: left; }
.tvid__name strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; }
.tvid__name span { font-size: var(--step--1); color: #CFE7E2; }
.tvid.is-soon { cursor: default; }
.tvid.is-soon .tvid__play { display: none; }
.tvid__soon { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; z-index: 2; }
.tvid iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; z-index: 4; }
.return-btn { display: inline-flex; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal); }
.return-btn:hover { background: var(--teal-deep); border-color: var(--teal-deep); color: #fff; }

/* --- slideshow --- */
.slideshow { position: relative; max-width: 360px; margin-inline: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--mist); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.slides { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.slide.is-active { opacity: 1; }
.slide img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; }
.slide .ph { color: var(--sage-text); font-family: var(--serif); }
.slideshow__btn { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 3; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color: var(--teal-deep); cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.slideshow__btn:hover { background: #fff; }
.slideshow__btn.prev { left: 0.8rem; } .slideshow__btn.next { right: 0.8rem; }
.slideshow__dots { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0.8rem; z-index: 3; display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; }
.slideshow__dots button { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
.slideshow__dots button[aria-current="true"] { background: #fff; }

/* --- review submission form --- */
.review-form { max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
.field { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.field label { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; font-family: inherit; font-size: var(--step-0); padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: 3px solid var(--teal-glow); outline-offset: 1px; border-color: var(--teal); }
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.field .hint { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; } /* honeypot */
.stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.2rem; direction: rtl; }
.stars input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; }
.stars label { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--line); cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.15s var(--ease); margin: 0; }
.stars label:hover, .stars label:hover ~ label, .stars input:checked ~ label { color: var(--sand); }
.stars input:focus-visible + label { outline: 3px solid var(--teal-glow); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }
.form-status { margin-top: 1rem; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 10px; font-size: var(--step--1); display: none; }
.form-status.show { display: block; }
.form-status.ok { background: #E2F0EC; color: var(--teal-deep); border: 1px solid var(--teal-glow); }
.form-status.err { background: #FBE9E4; color: #8A3B25; border: 1px solid #E2A18C; }
.moderation-note { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   2026-06 REDESIGN — accordions, pillar grid, tiers, flow, CTAs
   ============================================================ */

/* soft section band */
.band { background: var(--paper); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section--lg { padding-block: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9.5rem); }   /* extra breathing room */

/* --- Accordion / Read-more (progressive disclosure) --- */
.acc { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--paper-2); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; overflow: hidden; }
.acc__head {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-0); color: var(--ink); text-align: left;
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.acc__head:hover { background: var(--paper); }
.acc__chev { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); color: var(--teal); flex: none; }
.acc__head[aria-expanded="true"] .acc__chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.acc__panel { overflow: hidden; height: 0; transition: height 0.32s var(--ease); }
.acc__inner { padding: 0 1.35rem 1.35rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.acc__inner .coil-list { margin-top: 0.4rem; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .acc__panel { transition: none; } }

.readmore-btn {
  background: none; border: 0; padding: 0.7rem 0 0; margin-top: auto; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--teal-deep); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; align-self: flex-start;
}
.readmore-btn .acc__chev { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.readmore-btn .label-less { display: none; }
.readmore-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .label-more { display: none; }
.readmore-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .label-less { display: inline; }

/* --- Pillars: 3-over-2 grid with icons --- */
.pillars { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
.pillar-card {
  grid-column: span 2; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pillars .pillar-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
.pillars .pillar-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }
.pillar-card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--mist); color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: none; }
.pillar-card__num { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--sage-text); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
.pillar-card h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin: 0.25rem 0 0.6rem; }
.pillar-card__intro { color: var(--ink); margin: 0; }
.pillar-card .acc__panel .acc__inner { padding: 0.5rem 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pillar-card, .pillars .pillar-card:nth-child(4), .pillars .pillar-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){ .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Tier flow diagram --- */
.flow { display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); }
.flow__step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: var(--step--1); }
.flow__step .n { width: 1.6rem; height: 1.6rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.78rem; flex: none; }
.flow__arrow { display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--sage-text); }
@media (max-width: 620px){ .flow { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; } .flow__step { justify-content: center; } .flow__arrow svg { transform: rotate(90deg); } }

/* --- Tiers: 3-column comparison --- */
.tier-cols { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem,2vw,1.4rem); grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.tier-col { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.4rem,2.5vw,2rem); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease); }
.tier-col:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.tier-col__badge { width: 2.7rem; height: 2.7rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.tier-col h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin: 0; }
.tier-col p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .tier-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- CTA row --- */
.cta-band { text-align: center; }
.cta-row { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* readable prose: a touch more line-height on long sections */
.readable p { line-height: 1.85; }

/* value-card distinct icon color wash already uses .card; ensure equal height */
.grid--3 .card { height: 100%; }
.card__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--mist); color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Optional: soft edge-fade for the portrait so an uploaded background blends
   into the page (add class "portrait--soft" to the .portrait element). For a
   hard AI-looking background, a proper cut-out of the photo is still better. */
.portrait--soft { position: relative; }
.portrait--soft::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px 14px var(--mist);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 45%, transparent 58%, var(--mist) 100%);
}


/* --- Added: more breath + Methodology portrait --- */
.readable p, .prose p { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.readable p:last-child, .prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.readable .coil-list { margin-block: 1.4rem; }
.synth { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.synth .portrait { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 800px){ .synth { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Added: header CTA legibility + full hero image on mobile --- */
/* The nav-link colour rules were overriding the button's own text colour,
   making "Book a Consultation" white-on-white over the transparent hero. */
.site-header .nav__links .nav__cta a.btn--light { color: var(--teal-deep); white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  /* show the WHOLE hero image (no cropping); text sits below it */
  .hero { min-height: 0; display: block; padding-top: 5rem; }
  .hero__fallback, .hero::after { display: none; }
  .hero__media { position: relative; height: auto; object-fit: contain; z-index: 0; }
  .hero__inner { position: relative; padding: 1.4rem 0 0.25rem; }
  .hero h1 { color: var(--ink); max-width: none; }
  .hero__sig { color: var(--teal-deep); }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
}

/* small title beneath the About portrait */
.portrait-figure { display: block; }
.portrait__cap { text-align: center; margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-family: "Caveat", cursive;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.25rem + 1.1vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1.05; color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
.whisperer-sig { font-family: "Caveat", cursive; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0; }
/* her name should read calmer on desktop */
.figure-lede h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.5vw, 2.3rem); }


/* Methodology: portrait at top + calmer heading */
.portrait--method { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto 0.5rem; }
.method-h1 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 1.15rem + 1.6vw, 2.4rem); margin-top: 1.2rem; }

/* --- Home: welcome text stacked ABOVE the image (per her mockup) --- */
.welcome-hero { padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); }
.welcome-title { text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.32; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.05rem + 1.55vw, 2.3rem); }
.welcome-title .wt-line { display: block; }
.welcome-title .wt-kicker { font-size: 0.58em; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.25em; }
.welcome-title .wt-amp { font-size: 0.72em; color: var(--teal); margin: 0.04em 0; }
.welcome-sig { text-transform: none; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: var(--step-0); max-width: 48ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.welcome-hero__img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 16px;
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* While the mobile menu is open, drop the header's backdrop-filter so the
   full-screen overlay can escape to the viewport (a backdrop-filter ancestor
   otherwise clips position:fixed children to the header bar). */
.site-header.menu-open { background: transparent !important; backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important; border-bottom-color: transparent; box-shadow: none; animation: none; }

/* Home — welcome heading above the image (text-above-image), small + tidy */
.home-intro { padding: 5.5rem 0 0; }
.home-title { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.02rem + 1.2vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.3; max-width: 26ch; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--ink); }
.home-sig { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0.55rem auto 0; font-size: var(--step--1); max-width: 42ch; }
/* Home hero: aspect-ratio fill with a blurred, color-extended background */
.home-hero { position: relative; width: 100vw; max-width: 100vw; margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); margin-top: 1.8rem; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mist); }
.home-hero__bg { display: none; }
.home-hero picture { display: block; width: 100%; }
.home-hero__img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 0; }
@media (min-width: 760px) {
  /* Desktop: full-width banner — entire image shows, edge to edge */
  .home-hero__img { width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: fill; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){ .home-intro { padding-top: 5rem; } }

/* Methodology — research links inside pillar cards */
.refs { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0.7rem 0 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.refs a { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--teal-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.refs a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* About — calmer, smaller heading sizes */
.about-page h1, .method-page h1, .seo-page h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1vw, 2rem); }
.about-page h2, .method-page h2, .seo-page h2 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + 0.85vw, 1.7rem); }
.about-page h3, .method-page h3, .seo-page h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.96rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem); }

/* ===== Inner-page polish (About / Methodology) ===== */
.editorial { display:grid; grid-template-columns:240px 1fr; gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3.2rem); align-items:center; }
.editorial .intro-block { text-align:left; }
@media (max-width:820px){
  .editorial { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:1.4rem; }
  .editorial .intro-block { text-align:center; }
  .editorial .portrait-figure { max-width:210px; margin-inline:auto; }
}
.section--soft { background:#E9F1EE; }
.card--accent { border-top:3px solid var(--teal); }
.cred-panel ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:.6rem; }
.cred-panel li { position:relative; padding-left:1.7rem; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:var(--step-1); line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink); }
.cred-panel li::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:.15rem; top:.62em; width:.55rem; height:.55rem; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal); }
.panel--teal { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.panel-coil { position:absolute; right:-16px; top:-18px; width:150px; height:150px; color:#fff; opacity:.10; pointer-events:none; }
.eyebrow--light { color:#CFE7E2; }
.eyebrow--light::before { background:#9FCFC7; }

/* About — Mission as a wide horizontal feature band */
.mission-feature { position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16403E 0%,#1F6F6B 100%);
  padding-block:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.5rem); margin-top:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); }
.mission-feature .panel-coil { color:#fff; opacity:.08; width:230px; height:230px; right:-34px; top:-46px; }
.mission-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.75fr 1.7fr; gap:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,3.2rem); align-items:center; }
.mission-feature h2 { color:#fff; margin:0; }
.mission-feature p { color:#fff; margin:0; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:var(--step-1); line-height:1.7; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .mission-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; } }


/* About — all body text consistent with Areas of Expertise (sans, standard size) */
.about-page .prose p, .about-page .prose--serif p,
.about-page .prose li, .about-page .prose--serif li {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.85; color: var(--ink);
}
.about-page .mission-feature p { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.85; }

/* About — continuous flowing bio with the photo floated left (joined, not separate) */
.about-flow { max-width: 82ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.about-flow .about-float { float: left; width: 240px; margin: .2rem 2rem .8rem 0; }
.about-flow .about-float .portrait { width: 240px; }
.about-flow h1 { margin: .1rem 0 .6rem; }
.about-flow h2 { margin: 1.4rem 0 .5rem; }
.about-flow > h2:first-of-type, .about-flow h1 + p + h2 { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.about-flow ul { margin: .4rem 0 1rem; }
.about-clear { clear: both; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .about-flow .about-float { float: none; width: 210px; margin: 0 auto 1.2rem; }
  .about-flow .about-float .portrait { width: 210px; }
  .about-flow { text-align: left; }
}


/* Testimonials — top banner + click-to-play video panel */
.t-banner { display:block; width:100%; height:auto; background:var(--mist); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); }
@media (min-width:760px){
  .t-banner { height:clamp(300px,48vh,560px); object-fit:contain; object-position:center; }
}
.t-player { max-width:880px; margin:2.2rem auto 0; }
.t-player__frame { position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/9; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); background:var(--ink); }
.t-player__frame iframe { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; }
.t-player__title { text-align:center; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:var(--step-1); margin:.9rem 0 0; color:var(--ink); }

/* ===== Testimonials: leave-a-review (moderated) ===== */
.reviews-list { display:grid; gap:1rem; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); margin-bottom:1.6rem; }
.reviews-list:empty { display:none; }
.review-card { margin:0; background:var(--paper-2); border:1px solid #E2EAE7; border-top:3px solid var(--teal); border-radius:14px; padding:1.1rem 1.2rem; box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(19,78,75,.05); }
.review-card .review-stars { color:#E0A93B; letter-spacing:2px; font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.review-card blockquote { margin:0 0 .7rem; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:var(--step-0); line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink); }
.review-card figcaption { font-size:var(--step--1); color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; }

.review-form { max-width:620px; margin-inline:auto; }
.review-stars-pick { display:flex; gap:.25rem; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.review-stars-pick .star { background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; font-size:1.9rem; line-height:1; padding:0 .1rem; color:#D8E0DD; transition:color .12s, transform .12s; }
.review-stars-pick .star:hover { transform:scale(1.08); }
.review-stars-pick .star.is-on { color:#E0A93B; }
.review-fields { display:grid; gap:.7rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.review-form input, .review-form textarea { width:100%; box-sizing:border-box; padding:.75rem .9rem; border:1px solid #CFDBD7; border-radius:10px; font:inherit; font-size:var(--step-0); color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper-2); }
.review-form input:focus, .review-form textarea:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(31,111,107,.14); }
.review-form textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.review-form .review-submit { width:100%; }
.review-form .hp { position:absolute !important; left:-9999px !important; width:1px; height:1px; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
.review-msg { margin:.8rem 0 0; text-align:center; font-size:var(--step--1); min-height:1.2em; }
.review-msg.is-ok { color:var(--teal-deep); font-weight:600; }
.review-msg.is-err { color:#B4453B; font-weight:600; }
.review-note { margin:.6rem 0 0; text-align:center; font-size:var(--step--1); color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; }

/* ===== Methodology: neater plain layout ===== */
.method-h2 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.method-list { margin-top: .4rem; }
.method-item { padding: 1.6rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.method-item:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: .4rem; }
.method-item h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.22rem); line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 .5rem; color: var(--teal-deep); }
.method-item > p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 .7rem; color: var(--ink); }
.method-item > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.method-refs { font-family: var(--sans) !important; font-size: var(--step--1) !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; color: var(--ink-soft) !important; }
.method-refs a { color: var(--teal-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.method-refs a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.method-refs span { color: var(--sage-text); margin: 0 .15rem; }

/* tiers as quiet numbered entries */
.method-list--tiers .method-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; column-gap: 1.1rem; align-items: baseline; }
.method-step { grid-row: 1 / span 2; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); padding-top: .15rem; }
.method-list--tiers .method-item h3 { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .method-list--tiers .method-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .method-step { grid-row: auto; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
}

/* ===== About: Mission as a pill-shaped container ===== */
.mission-pill { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  max-width: 1040px; margin-inline: auto; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep));
  border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem) clamp(2.8rem, 9vw, 6.5rem); }
.mission-pill h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 .55rem; }
.mission-pill p { color: #fff; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 64ch;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.85; }
.mission-pill .panel-coil { color: #fff; opacity: .10; width: 200px; height: 200px; right: -28px; top: -38px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .mission-pill { border-radius: 36px; padding: 2rem 1.6rem; }
}

/* ===== Methodology: photo (uncropped), 3+2 pillars w/ See more, 3-col tiers ===== */
.method-photo { max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
.method-photo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .method-photo { max-width: 280px; } }

/* Pillars: 3 columns row 1, 2 centered row 2 (6-col grid, each card spans 2) */
.pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); margin-top: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
.pillar-grid > .pillar { grid-column: span 2; }
.pillar-grid > .pillar:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
.pillar-grid > .pillar:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }
.pillar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid #E2EAE7; border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1rem; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(19,78,75,.05); }
.pillar h3 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.14rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--teal-deep); margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.pillar__desc { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; }
.pillar:not(.is-open) .pillar__desc { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.pillar__more { display: none; margin-top: .7rem; }
.pillar.is-open .pillar__more { display: block; }
.pillar__toggle { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; background: none; border: 0; padding: .6rem 0 0; color: var(--teal); font: inherit; font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; }
.pillar__toggle:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pillar-grid > .pillar, .pillar-grid > .pillar:nth-child(4), .pillar-grid > .pillar:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Tiers: 3 side-by-side columns */
.tier-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); margin-top: .4rem; }
.tier-col { background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid #E2EAE7; border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(19,78,75,.05); }
.tier-col .method-step { display: block; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.tier-col h3 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.16rem); color: var(--teal-deep); margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.tier-col p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== About: mobile-only "See more" (desktop unchanged) ===== */
.about-more__toggle { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-more { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: none; }
  .about-more.is-open { max-height: none; }
  .about-more__toggle {
    display: inline-block; margin: .2rem 0 .4rem; background: none; border: 0; padding: .35rem 0;
    color: var(--teal); font: inherit; font-size: var(--step-0); font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;
  }
}

/* ===== Testimonials: per-video legal note ===== */
.t-player__note { margin: .5rem auto 0; max-width: 60ch; text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--step--1); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic; }
.t-player__note:empty { display: none; }

/* ===== Testimonials: per-video description ===== */
.t-player__desc { margin: .4rem auto 0; max-width: 62ch; text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink); }
.t-player__desc:empty { display: none; }

/* ===== Footer: Service Areas ===== */
.footer-areas { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; padding-bottom: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.footer-areas__h { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.footer-areas__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem 1.5rem; }
.footer-areas__list a { color: var(--teal-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-areas__list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }


/* ===== Testimonials banner: sit flush under the fixed header (no gap) ===== */
.t-topband { padding-top: 6rem; }
.t-topband .home-hero { margin-top: 0; }

/* ===== Contact form ===== */
.contact-form { margin-top: 1.6rem; display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.contact-form .field { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.contact-form label { font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%; font: inherit; color: var(--ink); background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.72rem 0.9rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,111,107,0.15);
}
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 150px; }
.contact-form .btn { justify-self: start; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.cf-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.cf-status { margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: var(--step--1); min-height: 1.2em; }
.cf-status.is-ok { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.cf-status.is-err { color: #b23b3b; }
.cf-alt { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.cf-alt a { color: var(--teal-deep); }

/* ===== Blog / Journal ===== */
.post-list { list-style: none; margin: 2rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; }
.post-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; background: #fff;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.post-card__link { display: block; padding: 1.6rem 1.7rem; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.post-card__meta { display: inline-block; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage-text); font-weight: 700; }
.post-card__title { margin: 0.5rem 0 0.6rem; }
.post-card__excerpt { margin: 0 0 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.post-card__more { font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-deep); }
.post-byline { margin: -0.2rem 0 1.4rem; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic; }
.blog-post .prose h2 { margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.journal-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.journal-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Book a Session button: force white text over the teal fill (contrast fix) */
.site-header .nav__links .nav__cta a.btn--primary,
.site-header .nav__links .nav__cta a.btn--primary:hover,
.site-header .nav__links .nav__cta a.btn--primary:focus,
.site-header .nav__links .nav__cta a.btn--primary:visited { color: #fff !important; }

/* ===== Booking page ===== */
.booking { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .booking { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .booking__summary { order: -1; margin-bottom: .4rem; } }
.booking__flow { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
.bk-panel { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(19,78,75,0.04); }
.bk-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.bk-step__n { flex: none; width: 1.7rem; height: 1.7rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.bk-tz { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; }

.cal__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.cal__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.cal__nav { width: 2.3rem; height: 2.3rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: 1.15rem; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.cal__nav:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--mist); border-color: var(--sage-text); }
.cal__nav:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: default; }
.cal__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 6px; }
.cal__dow { text-align: center; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 700; padding-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.cal__cell { aspect-ratio: 1; border: 0; background: transparent; border-radius: 12px; font: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 0; }
.cal__cell--empty { visibility: hidden; }
.cal__cell.is-off { color: var(--ink-soft); opacity: 0.4; }
.cal__cell.is-open { background: rgba(31,111,107,0.09); color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s; }
.cal__cell.is-open:hover { background: rgba(31,111,107,0.18); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cal__cell.is-today { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--sage); }
.cal__cell.is-sel, .cal__cell.is-sel:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

.times { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.time-chip { border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem; font: inherit; font-size: 0.92rem; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.18s, color 0.18s, background 0.18s; }
.time-chip:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-deep); }
.time-chip.is-sel { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

.bk-form { display: grid; gap: 1rem; max-width: 440px; }
.bk-form .field { display: grid; gap: 0.35rem; }
.bk-form label { font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--step--1); }
.bk-form .opt { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.bk-form input[type=text], .bk-form input[type=email], .bk-form input[type=tel] { width: 100%; font: inherit; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; background: #fff; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
.bk-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,111,107,0.15); }
.bk-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.bk-consent { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.5; }
.bk-consent input { margin-top: 0.2rem; flex: none; }
.bk-msg { margin: 0.2rem 0 0; font-size: var(--step--1); min-height: 1.2em; }
.bk-msg.is-ok { color: var(--teal-deep); } .bk-msg.is-err { color: #b23b3b; }

.bk-sum-card { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal)); color: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 1.5rem; position: sticky; top: 5.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .bk-sum-card { position: static; } }
.bk-sum-eyebrow { margin: 0; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.8; }
.bk-sum-title { margin: 0.25rem 0 0.1rem; color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.bk-sum-price { margin: 0.1rem 0 0; font-size: 1.05rem; opacity: 0.95; }
.bk-sum-list { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.bk-sum-list div { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.bk-sum-list dt { opacity: 0.8; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.bk-sum-list dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; text-align: right; }
.bk-sum-note { margin: 1rem 0 0; font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.85; font-style: italic; }

.bk-success { text-align: center; max-width: 560px; margin: 2rem auto; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.4rem 1.8rem; }
.bk-success__mark { color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.bk-success h2 { margin: 0.2rem 0 0.6rem; }
.bk-success__ref { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.bk-success .btn { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.bk-demo-note { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic; }

/* Services — coming soon */
.soon-badge { display:inline-block; margin:0.2rem 0 1.2rem; padding:0.4rem 1rem; border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--mist); color:var(--teal-deep); font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700;
  font-size:var(--step--1); letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }

.bk-alt-link { margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.bk-alt-link a { color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600; }

/* LinkedIn links */
.footer-social { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.footer-social a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: var(--step--1); }
.footer-social svg { flex: none; }
.about-linkedin { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.about-linkedin a { color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.about-linkedin a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.cal__loading { display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 240px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: var(--step--1); font-style: italic; }

/* Inner pages: keep the first section's heading clear of the fixed mobile header */
main > .section:first-child { padding-top: 6.5rem; }

/* Review verification photo */
.review-photo { margin-top: .2rem; }
.review-photo__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; cursor: pointer; }
.review-photo__btn input { font-size: var(--step--1); }
.review-photo__btn span { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.review-photo__preview { margin-top: .7rem; width: 84px; height: 84px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.review-photo__preview[hidden] { display: none; }
.review-photo__note { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: var(--step--2, .8rem); color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Testimonials banner: never crop the mobile image — show it whole */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .t-topband .home-hero,
  .t-topband .home-hero picture { height: auto; max-height: none; aspect-ratio: auto; }
  .t-topband .home-hero__img { width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: none; object-fit: contain; aspect-ratio: auto; display: block; }
}


/* Accessibility: review form labels (visible to screen readers) */
.rv-label{display:block;font-size:var(--step--1);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin:.6rem 0 .3rem}

/* Accessibility: visible keyboard focus everywhere */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,[tabindex]:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--teal-deep);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}

/* Accessibility: visible to screen readers only */
.sr-only{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}