:root{
  --ivory:#FBFAF6; --ivory2:#F4F1E9; --greenbg:#F2EFE8; --white:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#1F2630; --soft:#454C56; --mute:#737983;
  --line:#E4DECF; --line2:#D6CFBC;
  --green:#8A6A35; --green-2:#A6843F; --green-d:#6E5328;
  --gold:#8A6A35; --gold-d:#6E5328; --gold-soft:#EFE4C8;
  --navy:#1B2430;
  --glass:rgba(251,250,246,.72);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--ivory);line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;line-height:1.16;
  color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-0.012em}
p{color:var(--soft)}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-d);
  font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.eyebrow .ln{height:1px;width:30px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.7;display:inline-block}
.eyebrow .label{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;color:var(--gold-d);margin-right:2px}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.3vw,1.18rem);color:var(--soft);line-height:1.75}

/* nav */
header.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(228,222,207,.7)}
.nav .row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
.brand .nm{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:600;line-height:1;color:var(--green)}
.brand .sub{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute);margin-top:3px}
.navlinks{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.navlinks a{font-size:14px;color:var(--soft);position:relative;padding:4px 0}
.navlinks a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.navlinks a.active{color:var(--green)}
.navlinks a.active:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;height:1.5px;width:100%;background:var(--gold)}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;border-radius:5px;padding:12px 21px;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:500;border:1px solid var(--green);color:#fff;background:var(--green);
  transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,transform .2s;cursor:pointer}
.btn:hover{background:var(--green-d);border-color:var(--green-d);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn.gold{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
.btn.gold:hover{background:var(--gold-d);border-color:var(--gold-d)}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--green);border-color:var(--line2)}
.btn.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--green);background:rgba(18,60,46,.04)}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:5px;
  width:42px;height:42px;font-size:20px;color:var(--green);cursor:pointer}
#mnav{display:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ivory)}
#mnav a{display:block;padding:14px 0;font-size:16px;color:var(--soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
#mnav a:last-child{border-bottom:none}

/* sections */
section{padding:84px 0}
.alt{background:var(--greenbg)}
.warm{background:var(--ivory2)}
.maxw{max-width:760px}.maxw2{max-width:900px}
.h-hero{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,4.05rem);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-0.018em}
.h-sec{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.15}

/* hero */
.hero{position:relative;padding:78px 0 96px;overflow:hidden}
.hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 88% 0%, rgba(168,124,50,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(80% 80% at 0% 30%, rgba(18,60,46,.10), transparent 55%);}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-sky{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:1;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.22fr .9fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}
.hero p.lead{margin-top:22px;max-width:520px}
.hero .cta{margin-top:30px;display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.hero .link{font-size:14px;color:var(--gold-d);font-weight:500}
.hero .link:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.accentline{height:3px;width:64px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--green));border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:26px}

/* glass panel */
.glass{position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.78), rgba(255,255,255,.62));
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -34px rgba(31,38,48,.28);overflow:hidden}
.glass .gtop{height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),var(--gold))}
.glass .pad{padding:8px 26px 14px}
.glass h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mute);font-weight:600;padding:18px 0 4px}
.it{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:15px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.it .n{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;color:var(--gold-d);font-size:14px;min-width:22px}
.it .t{font-weight:500;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink)}
.it .d{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mute);margin-top:2px}

/* blocks */
.grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
.grid3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:340px 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
.card{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);border-radius:11px;padding:30px;
  transition:border-color .25s,transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;overflow:hidden}
.card:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),var(--gold));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -32px rgba(31,38,48,.22);border-color:var(--line2)}
.card:hover:before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.card .n{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;color:var(--gold-d);font-size:15px}
.card h3{font-size:21px;margin-top:14px}
.card p{font-size:14.5px;margin-top:10px;color:var(--soft)}
.card .more{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gold-d);font-weight:500}
.card a.more:hover,.more:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:600}
.divcard h3{font-size:20px;margin-top:16px}
ul.check{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:13px}
ul.check.two{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:13px 36px}
ul.check.three{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:13px 32px}
ul.check li{display:flex;gap:11px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--soft);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:12px}
ul.check li .tick{color:var(--gold-d);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin-top:2px}
ul.mini{list-style:none;margin-top:14px;display:grid;gap:9px}
ul.mini li{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--soft);padding-left:16px;position:relative}
ul.mini li:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.note{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);border-radius:11px;padding:26px 28px}
.note.accent{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 8px 8px 0}
.note p{font-size:14.5px}
.disc{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ivory2);border-radius:11px;padding:24px 26px}
.disc p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mute);line-height:1.7}.disc p+p{margin-top:10px}
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
.tags span{border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:20px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:12px;color:var(--mute);background:var(--white)}
.crumbs{display:grid;gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;overflow:hidden}
.crumbs .c{background:var(--white);padding:22px 24px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--soft)}
.steps{display:grid;gap:0}
.step{display:flex;gap:22px;padding:26px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.step:first-child{border-top:none}
.step .num{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;color:var(--gold-d);font-size:22px;min-width:46px}
.step h3{font-size:20px}.step p{font-size:14.5px;margin-top:6px;max-width:560px}

/* image slots */
.imgslot{position:relative;border-radius:13px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1B2430,#2a3442 55%,#8A6A35);min-height:240px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.imgslot.tall{min-height:360px}
.imgslot .sky{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;opacity:.5}
.imgslot .cap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:18px 20px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.04em}
.imgslot .cap b{display:block;font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:0}
.imgband{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#161d28,#1B2430 55%,#2a3442);color:#fff;padding:54px 44px}
.imgband .sky{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;opacity:.35}
.imgband .inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:620px}
.imgband h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.2rem)}
.imgband p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-top:14px}
.imgband .accentline{margin-bottom:20px}

/* page header */
.phead{position:relative;padding:66px 0 40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ivory2);overflow:hidden}
.phead:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(60% 100% at 90% 0%,rgba(168,124,50,.12),transparent 60%)}
.phead .wrap{position:relative}
.phead h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3rem);margin-top:18px;max-width:860px}
.phead p{margin-top:20px;max-width:660px}

/* contact */
.field label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:7px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:6px;
  background:var(--white);padding:11px 13px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:1px;border-color:var(--gold)}
.field{margin-bottom:18px}
.consent{display:flex;gap:11px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--soft);align-items:flex-start}
.consent input{margin-top:3px}
.cinfo .it{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:24px;border:none;padding:0}
.cinfo .lab{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute);font-weight:600}
.cinfo .val{color:var(--ink);margin-top:3px}

/* footer */
footer.site{background:var(--navy);color:#c7cdd4;padding:66px 0 28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
footer.site:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(60% 120% at 100% 0%,rgba(138,106,53,.20),transparent 55%)}
footer.site .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
footer.site .cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:40px}
footer.site h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8fa69a;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:16px}
footer.site .bn{font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif;font-size:20px;color:#fff}
footer.site p{color:#a4b3aa;font-size:13.5px;margin-top:10px;line-height:1.7}
footer.site a{color:#c7d2cb;font-size:13.5px;display:block;padding:5px 0}
footer.site a:hover{color:#fff}
footer.site .bot{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);margin-top:44px;padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer.site .bot p{font-size:12px;color:#7f8f86;margin:0;max-width:560px}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-grid,.grid2,.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .grid3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  ul.check.two,ul.check.three{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  footer.site .cols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .navlinks{display:none}.menu-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.nav .btn{display:none}
  .grid3{grid-template-columns:1fr}section{padding:60px 0}.imgband{padding:40px 26px}
  footer.site .cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---------- motion & translucency enhancements ---------- */
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}
@keyframes blob{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(14px,-16px) scale(1.08)}}
@keyframes sheen{0%{transform:translateX(-160%)}100%{transform:translateX(260%)}}
@keyframes gradslide{0%{background-position:0% 50%}100%{background-position:200% 50%}}
@keyframes rise{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}100%{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.hero{padding-top:78px}
.hero .blob{position:absolute;z-index:0;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(48px);pointer-events:none}
.hero .blob.b1{width:320px;height:320px;background:rgba(138,106,53,.16);top:-60px;right:5%;animation:blob 13s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero .blob.b2{width:260px;height:260px;background:rgba(31,38,48,.08);bottom:-50px;left:-30px;animation:blob 17s ease-in-out infinite reverse}

/* translucent, airy cards */
.card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.note,.disc{backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.badge{transition:transform .25s ease}
.card:hover .badge{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.05)}

/* living accent line */
.accentline{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2),var(--accent));
  background-size:200% 100%;animation:gradslide 6s linear infinite}

/* button shine + lift */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:100%;width:45%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.42),transparent);transform:translateX(-160%)}
.btn:hover:after{animation:sheen .85s ease}

/* animated nav underline (active stays solid) */
.navlinks a:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;height:1.5px;width:0;background:var(--accent);transition:width .3s ease}
.navlinks a:hover:after{width:100%}

/* glass panel row hover (animation kept off blurred panels for smoothness) */
.glass .it{transition:background .25s ease,padding-left .25s ease}
.glass .it:hover{background:rgba(138,106,53,.06);padding-left:6px}

/* staggered grid reveals */
.grid2 > .reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
.grid3 > .reveal:nth-child(3n+2){transition-delay:.07s}
.grid3 > .reveal:nth-child(3n+3){transition-delay:.14s}

/* hero entrance */
.hero-grid > div:first-child > *{animation:rise .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both}
.hero-grid > div:first-child > *:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.07s}
.hero-grid > div:first-child > *:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.14s}
.hero-grid > div:first-child > *:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.21s}
.hero-grid > div:first-child > *:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.28s}
.hero-grid .glass{animation:rise .9s .18s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both, floaty 8s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite}

/* link hover lift on "more" and inline links */
.card .more{transition:color .2s ease, transform .2s ease}
.card:hover .more{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ---------- elegance, header polish & photography ---------- */
html{scroll-padding-top:96px}
section{padding:96px 0}
@media (min-width:1200px){section{padding:108px 0}}

/* header: keep the bar on one clean line */
header.nav{background:rgba(251,250,246,.78)}
.nav .row{height:78px;gap:26px}
.navlinks{gap:32px}
.navlinks a{white-space:nowrap;font-size:14.5px;letter-spacing:.005em}
.navlinks a:after{height:1.5px;bottom:-3px}
.brand .nm{letter-spacing:.005em}
.btn{white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.01em}
/* switch to the menu button before the bar ever gets tight */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .navlinks{display:none}
  .menu-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .nav .btn{display:none}
}

/* cinematic slow zoom */
@keyframes kenburns{0%{transform:scale(1.005)}100%{transform:scale(1.09)}}

/* hero photo + floating glass panel */
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-photo{margin:0;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:5/6;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow:0 44px 96px -52px rgba(31,38,48,.6), 0 8px 24px -18px rgba(31,38,48,.4)}
.hero-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  animation:kenburns 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.hero-glass{position:absolute;left:-28px;bottom:-26px;width:76%;max-width:340px;
  animation:rise .9s .25s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both}
.hero-glass .pad{padding:4px 20px 10px}
.hero-glass .it{padding:11px 0}
.it .t{display:block}
.it .d{display:block;margin-top:3px}

/* feature band with photography */
.imgband{padding:66px 50px}
.imgband-photo{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0;
  animation:kenburns 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.imgband-veil{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(18,24,33,.93),rgba(27,36,48,.8) 48%,rgba(27,36,48,.42))}
.imgband .inner{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* framed photo (about) */
.photo-frame{position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 40px 86px -54px rgba(31,38,48,.55)}
.photo-frame.tall{aspect-ratio:4/5}
.photo-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  animation:kenburns 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.photo-frame figcaption{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;padding:16px 20px;
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(18,24,33,.72),transparent)}

a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:3px}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-glass{position:static;width:auto;max-width:none;margin-top:18px}
  .hero-photo{aspect-ratio:16/10}
}

/* ---------- wide cascade hero + more glass ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:84vh;padding:104px 0}
.hero:before{display:none}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center right;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.16) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 60%, #000 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.16) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 60%, #000 100%);
  animation:kenburns 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(to right, var(--ivory) 0%, rgba(251,250,244,.82) 30%, rgba(251,250,244,.12) 64%, rgba(251,250,244,0) 100%),
             linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(251,250,244,0) 72%, var(--ivory) 100%)}
.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;align-items:center}
.hero-copy{max-width:560px}
.hero-visual{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:flex-end}
/* keep float only on the hero panel; calm everywhere else */
.no-float{animation:none !important}
.hero-glass{position:relative;left:auto;bottom:auto;width:100%;max-width:362px;margin-left:auto;
  animation:rise .9s .25s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero{min-height:0;padding:60px 0 68px}
  .hero-bg img{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;opacity:.16;object-position:center}
  .hero-scrim{background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(251,250,244,.9), rgba(251,250,244,.96))}
  .hero-visual{justify-content:stretch}
  .hero-glass{max-width:none;margin-left:0;margin-top:6px}
}

/* ---------- more glass, site-wide ---------- */
.card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.56);backdrop-filter:blur(7px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(7px) saturate(120%);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.card:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 40px -32px rgba(31,38,48,.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.note{background:rgba(255,255,255,.52);backdrop-filter:blur(7px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(7px)}
.crumbs{background:rgba(228,222,207,.55)}
.crumbs .c{background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.glass-panel{position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.7),rgba(255,255,255,.5));
  backdrop-filter:blur(9px) saturate(120%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(9px) saturate(120%);
  border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 22px 52px -40px rgba(31,38,48,.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)}

/* ---------- mobile enhancements ---------- */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav .row{height:66px;gap:14px}
  .menu-btn{width:44px;height:44px}
  #mnav{padding:4px 0 16px}
  #mnav .wrap a{font-size:17px;padding:16px 0}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:6px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  section{padding:56px 0}
  .h-hero{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,8.6vw,3rem)}
  .h-sec{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,6vw,2.05rem)}
  .hero .cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:12px}
  .hero .cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .hero .link{align-self:flex-start}
  .imgband{padding:34px 22px}
  .glass .pad,.hero-glass .pad{padding:4px 18px 12px}
  .step{gap:16px}.step .num{min-width:34px;font-size:19px}
  .crumbs[style*="repeat(4"]{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important}
  /* drop blur on the many small cards for smoother mobile scrolling */
  .card,.note,.crumbs .c{backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
}
@media (max-width:430px){
  .brand .sub{display:none}
  .h-hero{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,9vw,2.4rem)}
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM POLISH PASS — glass depth, motion, navbar, mobile.
   Layered last so refinements win; palette unchanged.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ring:0 0 0 3px rgba(138,106,53,.18);
  --sh-lift:0 26px 52px -34px rgba(31,38,48,.34);
}

/* --- Navbar: glass + scroll state + premium CTA --- */
header.nav{transition:background .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease}
header.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(251,250,246,.88);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(170%) blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(170%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px -28px rgba(31,38,48,.46);border-bottom-color:rgba(214,207,188,.95)}
.navlinks a{transition:color .2s ease}
.nav .btn{box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(31,38,48,.10),0 10px 22px -16px rgba(138,106,53,.7)}
.nav .btn:hover{box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(31,38,48,.14),0 14px 30px -14px rgba(138,106,53,.85)}
.brand .nm{transition:color .2s ease}.brand:hover .nm{color:var(--green-d)}

/* --- Buttons: refined shape, lift, focus, tap size --- */
.btn{min-height:46px;border-radius:7px;
  transition:background .22s ease,border-color .22s ease,transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s ease}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--green-d);outline-offset:3px}
.hero .link{transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s var(--ease)}
.hero .link:hover{transform:translateX(2px)}

/* --- Glass system: finer borders, layered depth, top sheen --- */
.glass,.glass-panel,.hero-glass{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.66);
  box-shadow:0 30px 66px -42px rgba(31,38,48,.46),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.glass:after,.glass-panel:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:42%;
  pointer-events:none;border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.42),rgba(255,255,255,0));opacity:.7}
.glass > *,.glass-panel > *{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* --- Cards: depth, hover lift, border highlight --- */
.card{border-radius:13px;transition:border-color .28s ease,transform .28s var(--ease),box-shadow .28s ease}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--green-2);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lift),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)}

/* --- Contact form: premium focus ring + states --- */
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{border-radius:8px;
  transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{box-shadow:var(--ring);outline:none}
.field input:user-invalid,.field textarea:user-invalid,.field select:user-invalid{border-color:#b3432f;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(179,67,47,.12)}
.btn[aria-busy="true"]{opacity:.78;pointer-events:none}
.field .errmsg{display:none;color:#9c3a28;font-size:12.5px;margin-top:6px}
.field.err .errmsg{display:block}
form.card button[type=submit]{min-width:172px;justify-content:center}
#pa-ok{padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(138,106,53,.08);border:1px solid rgba(138,106,53,.22)}

/* --- Footer: glass divider + airy mobile stacking --- */
footer.site:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:1px;z-index:3;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(199,154,75,.55),transparent)}
footer.site a{transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s var(--ease)}
footer.site a:hover{transform:translateX(2px)}

/* --- Method steps: glass medallion --- */
.step .num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8),0 10px 22px -16px rgba(31,38,48,.4)}

/* --- Reveal: consistent calm stagger across grids --- */
.grid2 > .reveal:nth-child(2n){transition-delay:.06s}
.grid3 > .reveal:nth-child(3n+2){transition-delay:.06s}
.grid3 > .reveal:nth-child(3n){transition-delay:.12s}

/* --- Animated mobile menu (glass dropdown, staggered links) --- */
header.nav{position:sticky}
#mnav{display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;
  background:rgba(251,250,246,.985);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(18px);backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(18px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 38px 72px -34px rgba(31,38,48,.5);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-10px);pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .34s ease,transform .34s var(--ease),visibility .34s}
header.nav.open #mnav{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
#mnav .wrap{padding-top:6px;padding-bottom:16px}
#mnav .wrap a{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .34s var(--ease),color .2s ease,background .2s ease}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a{opacity:1;transform:none}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.04s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.12s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.16s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.20s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.24s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.28s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.32s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(9){transition-delay:.36s}
header.nav.open #mnav .wrap a:nth-child(10){transition-delay:.40s}
#mnav .wrap a:active{color:var(--green)}
#mnav .wrap a.m-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;
  background:var(--green);border:1px solid var(--green);border-radius:8px;
  padding:14px 0;margin-top:16px;font-weight:500;min-height:48px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 24px -16px rgba(138,106,53,.8)}
#mnav .wrap a.m-cta:active{color:#fff;background:var(--green-d)}
.menu-btn{transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,color .2s ease}
.menu-btn:hover{border-color:var(--green);color:var(--green-d)}
header.nav.open .menu-btn{background:var(--green);color:#fff;border-color:var(--green)}

/* --- Mobile type scale, tap targets, spacing --- */
/* collapse any custom-column split/grid to one column on mobile (beats inline styles) */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .lead{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7}
  .card h3{font-size:19.5px}
  #mnav .wrap a{min-height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center}
  .hero-copy{max-width:none}
  .frow{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
}
@media (max-width:430px){
  .wrap{padding:0 18px}
  .h-sec{font-size:clamp(1.45rem,7vw,1.9rem)}
  section{padding:52px 0}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero .blob,.accentline,.glass,.glass:after,.hero-grid .glass,.hero-grid > div:first-child > *,
  .hero-bg img,.imgband-photo,.photo-frame img,.hero-glass{animation:none !important}
  .btn:after{display:none}
  .btn:hover,.card:hover,.hero .link:hover,footer.site a:hover{transform:none}
  .reveal{transition:none}
  #mnav,#mnav .wrap a,header.nav{transition:none !important}
  #mnav .wrap a{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* =====================================================================
   DEEP FROSTED GLASS SYSTEM
   Translucent navbar + unified frosted panels. A faint fixed ambient
   wash gives the glass something soft to refract. Calm, not flashy.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ambient wash behind everything (fixed, very subtle) */
body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(42% 34% at 12% 6%, rgba(138,106,53,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(38% 32% at 90% 2%, rgba(108,128,140,.09), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(48% 42% at 82% 84%, rgba(138,106,53,.08), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(44% 38% at 6% 94%, rgba(70,90,110,.06), transparent 62%),
    var(--ivory);
  background-attachment:fixed;
}

/* frosted, translucent navbar */
header.nav{
  background:rgba(251,250,246,.58) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(20px);backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55), 0 1px 0 rgba(214,207,188,.45);
}
header.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(251,250,246,.66) !important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6), 0 18px 42px -30px rgba(31,38,48,.42);
}

/* unified frosted cards / notes / disclaimers */
.card,.note,.disc{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.42) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(15px) saturate(135%);backdrop-filter:blur(15px) saturate(135%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow:0 24px 52px -38px rgba(31,38,48,.34), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.card:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important;
  box-shadow:0 32px 58px -34px rgba(31,38,48,.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.66);
}

/* frosted breadcrumb / domain grids */
.crumbs{background:rgba(214,207,188,.26) !important}
.crumbs .c{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.40) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(130%);backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(130%);
}

/* deeper glass on the showcase panels */
.glass,.glass-panel,.hero-glass{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.55), rgba(255,255,255,.34)) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(155%);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(155%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.62);
}

/* frosted chips + form fields */
.tags span{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}

/* faint living wash on tinted bands so frosted cards over them read */
section.alt,section.warm{position:relative}
section.alt:before,section.warm:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(48% 80% at 86% 8%, rgba(138,106,53,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(44% 72% at 6% 92%, rgba(70,90,110,.06), transparent 60%);
}
section.alt > .wrap,section.warm > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* mobile: keep the frost but lighten blur + raise opacity for smooth scroll + readability */
@media (max-width:760px){
  .card,.note,.disc,.crumbs .c{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(125%);backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(125%);
  }
  header.nav{
    background:rgba(251,250,246,.72) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(14px);backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(14px);
  }
  .glass,.glass-panel,.hero-glass{
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  }
}

/* graceful fallback where backdrop-filter is unsupported: stay readable */
@supports not ((backdrop-filter:blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(1px))){
  header.nav{background:rgba(251,250,246,.96) !important}
  .card,.note,.disc,.crumbs .c{background:rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important}
  .glass,.glass-panel,.hero-glass{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important}
}

/* ===================== AUDIT POLISH (premium execution) ===================== */
/* hero "decision intelligence" panel: linked flagship rows */
.hero-glass .it{align-items:center}
.hero-glass a.it{cursor:pointer;color:inherit}
.hero-glass .it .go{margin-left:auto;color:var(--gold-d);opacity:.42;font-size:15px;
  transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s var(--ease)}
.hero-glass a.it:hover .go{opacity:1;transform:translateX(4px)}
.hero-glass a.it:hover .t{color:var(--gold-d)}

/* hero trust chips */
.trustrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:24px}
.trustrow span{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--soft);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.46);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 13px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px -20px rgba(31,38,48,.4)}
@media(max-width:760px){.trustrow{gap:7px;margin-top:20px}.trustrow span{font-size:11px;padding:6px 11px}}

/* 4-up card grid (risk domains) */
.cards4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
@media(max-width:1000px){.cards4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.cards4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.domhead{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.badge.sm{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:14px;border-radius:9px}
.cards4 .divcard h3{margin-top:0}
.cbadge{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-d);background:rgba(138,106,53,.10);border:1px solid rgba(138,106,53,.22);
  padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px}

/* Method timeline rail + sequential reveal */
.steps{position:relative}
.steps .step{position:relative}
.steps .step:not(:last-child):before{content:"";position:absolute;left:23px;top:54px;height:100%;
  width:2px;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(138,106,53,.55),rgba(138,106,53,.07));z-index:0}
.steps .step .num{position:relative;z-index:1}
.steps .step:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.06s}
.steps .step:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.12s}
.steps .step:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.18s}
.steps .step:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.24s}
.steps .step:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.30s}

/* Services: seven divisions read as clearly secondary to the flagship four */
.divcard{padding:24px}
.divcard .badge{width:34px;height:34px;font-size:15px;background:transparent;color:var(--gold-d);
  border:1px solid var(--line2);box-shadow:none}
.grid3 .divcard h3{font-size:18px;margin-top:14px}
.divcard ul.mini li{font-size:12.5px}

/* Contact: custom select chevron + confidential note */
.field select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;padding-right:38px;
  background-image:url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="8" viewBox="0 0 12 8"><path d="M1 1l5 5 5-5" fill="none" stroke="%236E5328" stroke-width="1.7"/></svg>');
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center}
.formnote{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--soft);
  margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.formnote svg{flex:none}

/* ===================== READABILITY & TYPE SCALE (premium, calm) ===================== */
body{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7}
p{line-height:1.7}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.05vw,1.27rem);line-height:1.76}
.eyebrow{font-size:12.5px}
.navlinks a{font-size:15.5px}
.brand .nm{font-size:20px}
.btn{font-size:15px}
.card h3{font-size:22px}
.card p{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.62}
.card .n{font-size:15px}
.card .more{font-size:14.5px}
ul.check li{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.55}
ul.mini li{font-size:14.5px}
.note h3{font-size:20px}
.note p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}
.disc p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.72}
.step h3{font-size:21px}
.step p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.62}
.glass h4{font-size:12px}
.it .t{font-size:16px}
.it .d{font-size:13.5px}
.tags span{font-size:13px}
.crumbs .c{font-size:15.5px}
.cinfo .lab{font-size:12px}
.cinfo .val{font-size:16.5px}
.field label{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.12em}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-size:16.5px;padding:13px 15px}
.field{margin-bottom:20px}
form.card{padding:34px}
.consent{font-size:14.5px}
footer.site a{font-size:15px}
footer.site p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75}
footer.site .bot p{font-size:13px}
footer.site h4{font-size:12px}
.phead h1{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,3.7vw,3.1rem)}
.phead p{font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.15vw,1.3rem)}
.trustrow span{font-size:12.5px}
.cbadge{font-size:10.5px}
/* services: quieter single focus line instead of dense bullet stacks */
.focus{margin-top:12px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.74;color:var(--mute)}
.grid3 .divcard h3{font-size:19px}
@media(max-width:760px){
  body{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.7}
  .lead{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.72}
  .card p{font-size:16px}
  #mnav .wrap a{font-size:16.5px}
  .field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-size:16.5px}
  footer.site a,footer.site p{font-size:15px}
}

/* ===================== PER-PAGE DISTINCTION (within the brand palette) ===================== */
.phead h1{position:relative;padding-bottom:20px}
.phead h1:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:56px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--green))}
body.p-risk .phead:before{background:radial-gradient(62% 100% at 88% 0%,rgba(138,106,53,.20),transparent 62%)}
body.p-market .phead:before{background:radial-gradient(62% 100% at 88% 0%,rgba(176,138,60,.20),transparent 62%)}
body.p-dd .phead:before{background:radial-gradient(62% 100% at 88% 0%,rgba(70,90,110,.17),transparent 62%)}
body.p-sec .phead:before{background:radial-gradient(62% 100% at 88% 0%,rgba(86,104,74,.17),transparent 62%)}
body.p-dd .phead h1:after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#5a7184,#39495a)}
body.p-sec .phead h1:after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7d8c62,#56684a)}
body.p-dd .eyebrow,body.p-dd .eyebrow .label{color:#3f5468}
body.p-sec .eyebrow,body.p-sec .eyebrow .label{color:#56684a}
body.p-dd .eyebrow .ln{background:#5a7184}
body.p-sec .eyebrow .ln{background:#7d8c62}

/* ===================== TYPE BUMP v3 (larger, calmer) ===================== */
body{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.72}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.16rem,1.1vw,1.34rem);line-height:1.78}
.navlinks a{font-size:16px}
.card h3{font-size:22.5px}
.card p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.64}
ul.check li{font-size:16px}
.note p,.step p{font-size:16px}
.disc p{font-size:15px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-size:17px}
.field label{font-size:13px}
.cinfo .val{font-size:17px}
footer.site a{font-size:15.5px}
footer.site p{font-size:15px}
.phead p{font-size:clamp(1.18rem,1.2vw,1.36rem)}
@media(max-width:760px){
  body{font-size:17px}
  .lead{font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.74}
  .card p{font-size:16.5px}
  ul.check li{font-size:16px}
}

/* ===================== GLASS & MOTION v2 (more frosted, more alive) ===================== */
/* a touch more transparent */
.card,.note,.disc{background:rgba(255,255,255,.40) !important}

/* refined reveal: gentle rise + micro-scale */
.reveal{transform:translateY(22px) scale(.99)}
.reveal.in{transform:none}

/* capability + deliverable lists become frosted glass rows that lift on hover */
ul.check{gap:12px}
ul.check.two,ul.check.three{gap:12px 22px}
ul.check li{border-bottom:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(9px) saturate(125%);backdrop-filter:blur(9px) saturate(125%);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -30px rgba(31,38,48,.3),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition:transform .32s var(--ease),box-shadow .32s ease,background .32s ease}
ul.check li:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  box-shadow:0 26px 46px -30px rgba(31,38,48,.4),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
ul.check li:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.04s}
ul.check li:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.08s}
ul.check li:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.12s}
ul.check li:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.16s}
ul.check li:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.20s}

/* slow shimmer sweep beneath showcase glass panels */
@keyframes glsheen{0%{transform:translateX(-160%) rotate(8deg)}55%,100%{transform:translateX(330%) rotate(8deg)}}
.glass,.glass-panel{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.glass:before,.glass-panel:before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;left:0;width:42%;height:180%;z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.42),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-160%) rotate(8deg);animation:glsheen 11s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite}

/* light-sweep on every card on hover */
@keyframes cardsheen{0%{transform:translateX(-150%)}100%{transform:translateX(230%)}}
.card{overflow:hidden}
.card:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:55%;height:100%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.28),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-150%);opacity:0}
.card:hover:after{opacity:1;animation:cardsheen 1.05s ease}
.card > *{position:relative;z-index:1}

.cards4 .divcard{transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,background .3s ease}

/* respect reduced motion for all v2 additions */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .glass:before,.glass-panel:before{animation:none !important;display:none}
  .card:hover:after{animation:none;opacity:0}
  ul.check li,.cards4 .divcard{transition:none}
  ul.check li:hover{transform:none}
  .reveal{transform:none}
}

/* ===================== FROSTED PHOTO BACKGROUNDS + MOTION v3 ===================== */
/* license-clear Addis skyline, very transparent, glassmorphed behind key bands */
.photobg{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.photobg>.pbg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.photobg>.pbg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;
  animation:kenburns 40s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform}
.photobg>.pbg:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(251,250,246,.58),rgba(251,250,246,.82));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.photobg>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
section.alt.photobg>.pbg:after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(244,241,233,.56),rgba(244,241,233,.8))}
.phead.photobg .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.phead.photobg:before{z-index:1}
.phead.photobg>.pbg:after{background:linear-gradient(155deg,rgba(244,241,233,.5),rgba(244,241,233,.72) 55%,rgba(244,241,233,.82))}

/* SPEED: drop the heavy per-row backdrop-blur on the many list rows; keep the glass look via translucency */
ul.check li{-webkit-backdrop-filter:none !important;backdrop-filter:none !important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}

/* CREATIVE MOTION */
/* phead accent rule draws itself in */
@keyframes drawline{from{transform:scaleX(0)}to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
.phead h1:after{transform-origin:left;animation:drawline .9s .15s var(--ease) both}
/* showcase glass + feature bands focus in (blur-in) as they reveal */
.glass.reveal,.glass-panel.reveal,.imgband.reveal{filter:blur(7px)}
.glass.reveal.in,.glass-panel.reveal.in,.imgband.reveal.in{filter:blur(0);
  transition:opacity .8s ease,transform .8s var(--ease),filter .8s ease}
/* slow rotating aurora behind the hero focus card */
@keyframes spinglow{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-visual:before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:0;inset:-14% -12%;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,rgba(138,106,53,.16),rgba(108,128,140,.10),rgba(138,106,53,.16));
  filter:blur(44px);animation:spinglow 28s linear infinite;will-change:transform}
.hero-visual>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .photobg>.pbg img{animation:none !important}
  .phead h1:after{animation:none;transform:none}
  .glass.reveal,.glass-panel.reveal,.imgband.reveal{filter:none}
  .hero-visual:before{animation:none}
}

/* ===================== PERFORMANCE MODE (prioritise speed) =====================
   Heavy effects (fixed-attachment paint, stacked backdrop-blur, idle animations)
   were causing scroll jank. Keep the look; cut the cost. */

/* 1. never paint the background fixed on scroll */
html,body{background-attachment:scroll !important}

/* 2. stop all continuous / idle animations (one-time reveals + hover stay) */
.hero-bg img,.photobg>.pbg img,.imgband-photo,.photo-frame img{animation:none !important}
.glass:before,.glass-panel:before{display:none !important}     /* shimmer sweep off */
.hero-visual:before{display:none !important}                    /* rotating aurora off */
.hero .blob{display:none !important}
.accentline{animation:none !important}
.hero-grid .glass{animation:rise .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both !important}

/* 3. confine backdrop-blur to the navbar + a couple of showcase glass panels */
.card,.note,.disc,.crumbs,.crumbs .c,ul.check li,.tags span,
.field input,.field select,.field textarea,.photobg>.pbg:after{
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:none !important;backdrop-filter:none !important}
/* keep those surfaces readable without blur via slightly more opaque fills */
.card,.note,.disc,.crumbs .c,ul.check li{background:rgba(255,255,255,.64) !important}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{background:rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important}

/* 4. drop blur-in filter transitions (opacity + translate reveal remain) */
.glass.reveal,.glass-panel.reveal,.imgband.reveal,
.glass.reveal.in,.glass-panel.reveal.in,.imgband.reveal.in{filter:none !important}

/* 5. lighter navbar blur */
header.nav{-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(12px);backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(12px)}

/* 6. release GPU layers we no longer animate */
.hero-bg img,.photobg>.pbg img,.glass:before,.glass-panel:before,.imgband-photo,.photo-frame img{will-change:auto}