/* =============================================================
   OMER QURESHI — Personal Brand Design System
   3-Pillar Palette: Navy • Cloud • Steel
   Typography: Fraunces (display) + Inter (body)
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. DESIGN TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* PILLAR 1 — NAVY (Ink): authority, depth, executive presence */
  --ink-900: #061427;
  --ink-800: #0B2240;
  --ink-700: #142E54;
  --ink-600: #1F3F6D;
  --ink-500: #3D547A;
  --ink-400: #6B7E9C;

  /* PILLAR 2 — CLOUD (Bone): warm off-white, light editorial surface */
  --bone-50:  #FFFFFF;
  --bone-100: #F8FAFC;
  --bone-200: #EEF2F7;
  --bone-300: #DDE3EC;
  --bone-400: #B7BFCC;
  --bone-500: #7A8294;

  /* PILLAR 3 — STEEL (accent): cool blue, professional energy */
  --ember-300: #7CA0CC;
  --ember-400: #5B87B7;
  --ember-500: #3B6FA3;
  --ember-600: #2A5887;
  --ember-700: #1E4267;

  /* Semantic roles */
  --bg:            var(--bone-100);
  --bg-alt:        var(--bone-50);
  --bg-inverted:   var(--ink-800);
  --surface:       #FFFFFF;
  --surface-alt:   var(--bone-200);
  --border:        var(--bone-300);
  --border-strong: var(--bone-400);
  --text:          var(--ink-800);
  --text-muted:    var(--ink-500);
  --text-faint:    var(--bone-500);
  --text-inverted: #FFFFFF;
  --accent:        var(--ember-500);
  --accent-hover:  var(--ember-600);

  /* Convenience aliases used across components */
  --ink:    var(--ink-800);
  --bone:   var(--bone-100);
  --ember:  var(--ember-500);

  /* Type scale (fluid) */
  --text-xs:    clamp(0.75rem, 0.72rem + 0.15vw, 0.8125rem);
  --text-sm:    clamp(0.875rem, 0.84rem + 0.2vw, 0.9375rem);
  --text-base:  clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.25vw, 1.0625rem);
  --text-md:    clamp(1.0625rem, 1.0rem + 0.3vw, 1.125rem);
  --text-lg:    clamp(1.125rem, 1.06rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem);
  --text-xl:    clamp(1.375rem, 1.2rem + 0.8vw, 1.625rem);
  --text-2xl:   clamp(1.75rem, 1.45rem + 1.4vw, 2.25rem);
  --text-3xl:   clamp(2.25rem, 1.8rem + 2.2vw, 3rem);
  --text-hero:  clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 3.8vw, 5rem);

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1:  0.25rem;
  --space-2:  0.5rem;
  --space-3:  0.75rem;
  --space-4:  1rem;
  --space-5:  1.25rem;
  --space-6:  1.5rem;
  --space-7:  1.75rem;
  --space-8:  2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-14: 3.5rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container:        1240px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --container-prose:  680px;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Shadows — soft, editorial (navy-tinted) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,34,64,0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(11,34,64,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(11,34,64,0.06), 0 2px 4px rgba(11,34,64,0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(11,34,64,0.14), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(11,34,64,0.06);

  /* Motion */
  --ease:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --dur:     400ms;
  --dur-fast: 200ms;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET + BASE ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, picture, video, canvas, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
input, button, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
::selection { background: var(--ember-500); color: var(--bone-50); }

/* ---------- 3. TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES ---------- */
.display { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }
.display--italic { font-style: italic; font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1; }
.eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.lede {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---------- 4. LAYOUT PRIMITIVES ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(var(--space-5), 5vw, var(--space-12));
}
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 10vw, var(--space-32)); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(var(--space-12), 7vw, var(--space-20)); }
.section--inverted { background: var(--bg-inverted); color: var(--text-inverted); }
.section--inverted .text-muted { color: var(--bone-400); }
.section--inverted .eyebrow { color: var(--bone-400); }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 5. NAVIGATION ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled { border-color: var(--border); }
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: var(--space-5);
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ink-800);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover { opacity: 0.78; }
.brand__mark {
  width: 144px; height: 144px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex: none;
}
.brand__mark svg { width: 144px; height: 144px; }
.brand__word {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .brand__mark { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .brand__mark svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .brand__word { height: 52px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand__word { width: 160px; height: 44px; }
  .brand__mark { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
  .brand__mark svg { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
}

/* Orbit logo animation — satellite travels around a fixed elliptical orbit (SVG animateMotion) */
.orbit-logo__satellite {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.35));
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orbit-logo__motion { animation: none; }
  .orbit-logo__satellite { transform: translate(30px, 0); }
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav__links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 6px; }
.nav__cta { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav__cta { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ---------- 6. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--ink-800); color: var(--bone-100); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--ink-700); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--accent { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--border-strong); color: var(--text); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink-800); background: var(--ink-800); color: var(--bone-100); }
.btn--inverted { background: var(--bone-100); color: var(--ink-800); }
.btn--inverted:hover { background: var(--bone-50); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn__arrow { transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- 7. HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  padding-top: clamp(var(--space-12), 8vw, var(--space-20));
  padding-bottom: clamp(var(--space-16), 10vw, var(--space-24));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-20));
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}
.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.hero__meta-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.18);
}
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
/* Hero entity-definition sentence (SEO/AEO line under the headline) */
.hero__definition {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-5);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.hero__definition strong { color: var(--ink-900); font-weight: 600; }

.hero__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}

/* Hero portrait carousel */
.hero__carousel {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero__slides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.hero__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 900ms ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero__slide img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}
.hero__slide[data-fit="contain"] img {
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  background: #1a1d24;
}
.hero__slide[data-fit="action"] img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
}
.hero__slide::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(11,34,64,0.78) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mini infographic overlay */
.hero__infographic {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  bottom: 70px; /* sit above badge */
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  column-gap: var(--space-3);
  row-gap: 2px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero__infographic-icon {
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  padding: 9px;
  background: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.95);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59,111,163,0.35);
}
.hero__infographic-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero__infographic-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Badge sits on top of carousel */
.hero__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  left: var(--space-6);
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-800);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11,34,64,0.18);
}
.hero__badge-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #16a34a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.22);
  flex: none;
}

/* Right column wrapper: carousel + role card stacked */
.hero__media {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Role card: sits below the carousel, never overlapping the image/infographic */
.hero__role-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100, rgba(11,34,64,0.10));
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11,34,64,0.08);
}
.hero__role-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #16a34a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.22);
  flex: none;
  margin-top: 7px;
}
.hero__role-lines {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.hero__role-line {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hero__role-line strong {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Dots */
.hero__dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-5);
  right: var(--space-5);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  background: rgba(11,34,64,0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.hero__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.hero__dot:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.hero__dot.is-active {
  background: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.25);
}
.hero__dot:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #fff;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

/* Prev/Next arrows */
.hero__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(11,34,64,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero__arrow svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}
.hero__arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(11,34,64,0.75);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}
.hero__arrow:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #fff;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.hero__arrow--prev { left: var(--space-4); }
.hero__arrow--next { right: var(--space-4); }

/* Small screens: place infographic higher so dots/badge don’t collide */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero__infographic {
    left: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-4);
    bottom: 64px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
  }
  .hero__infographic-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; padding: 7px; }
  .hero__infographic-number { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .hero__badge { left: var(--space-4); bottom: var(--space-4); }
  .hero__dots { right: var(--space-4); bottom: var(--space-4); }
  .hero__arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .hero__arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .hero__arrow--prev { left: var(--space-3); }
  .hero__arrow--next { right: var(--space-3); }
}

/* ---------- 8. LOGO WALL (auto-scrolling, full color) ---------- */
.logowall {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-block: var(--space-10);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logowall__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.logowall__viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Fade out the edges so the loop seam never shows */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.logowall__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  width: max-content;
  animation: logowall-scroll 42s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.logowall__viewport:hover .logowall__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.logowall__card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 120px;
  width: 200px;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 10px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.02);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logowall__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -16px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.55);
}
.logowall__card img {
  max-height: 92px;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* Full color — no grayscale */
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes logowall-scroll {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logowall__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .logowall__card { height: 96px; width: 160px; padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); }
  .logowall__card img { max-height: 72px; }
  .logowall__track { animation-duration: 32s; gap: var(--space-4); }
}

/* ---------- 8b. INSIGHTS CAROUSEL ---------- */
.insights {
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 10vw, var(--space-24));
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.insights__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.insights__head .section-header { margin-bottom: 0; }
.insights__controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.insights__btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.insights__btn:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bone);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.insights__btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.insights__btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.insights__viewport {
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--gutter, 1.5rem));
  padding-inline: var(--gutter, 1.5rem);
}
.insights__viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.insights__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: min(420px, 82vw);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
}
.insight-card {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--surface, #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.02);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -28px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.5);
}
.insight-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.insight-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover .insight-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.insight-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.55), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Logo-grid variant: no dark overlay, no zoom — keep logos clean and centered */
.insight-card--logos .insight-card__media { background: #faf7f2; }
.insight-card--logos .insight-card__media::after { display: none; }
.insight-card--logos .insight-card__media img { object-fit: contain; padding: var(--space-3); }
.insight-card--logos:hover .insight-card__media img { transform: none; }
.insight-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bone);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.insight-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.insight-card__stat {
  font-family: var(--font-display), Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ember);
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 50, "WONK" 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.insight-card__headline {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.insight-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .insights__track { grid-auto-columns: 86vw; }
  .insights__head { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
  .insight-card__body { padding: var(--space-5); }
}

/* ---------- 9. SECTION HEADER ---------- */
.section-header {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-12), 6vw, var(--space-16));
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-header {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
    gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-20));
    align-items: end;
  }
}
.section-header__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section-header__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.section-header__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 56ch;
}

/* ---------- 10. ABOUT ---------- */
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-8), 5vw, var(--space-16));
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); }
}
.about__aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.tag--accent { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--ember-300); }

.pullquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.pullquote__attr {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.08), rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.02));
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.18);
}
.about__tagline em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.about__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .about__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.about__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.about__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.about__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Press Kit / Downloads */
.presskit {
  margin-top: clamp(var(--space-12), 8vw, var(--space-16));
  padding: clamp(var(--space-8), 5vw, var(--space-12));
  background: var(--bone-50, #F8FAFC);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.presskit__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.presskit__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  margin: 0;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.presskit__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
.presskit__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.presskit__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .presskit__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.download-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, background 220ms ease;
}
.download-card:hover,
.download-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -22px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.45);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  outline: none;
}
.download-card__icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.14), rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.04));
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: background 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}
.download-card:hover .download-card__icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.download-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.download-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.download-card__meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.prose p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 64ch;
}
.prose p + p { margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.prose p:first-child::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5em;
  line-height: 0.85;
  float: left;
  padding-right: 0.1em;
  padding-top: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---------- 11. HIGHLIGHTS / KPI ---------- */
.highlights {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--ink-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .highlights { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .highlights { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.highlight {
  background: var(--ink-800);
  padding: clamp(var(--space-6), 3vw, var(--space-10));
  color: var(--bone-100);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition:
    background 320ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 320ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 320ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
/* Top accent bar that scales in on hover */
.highlight::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember-400), var(--ember-300));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 480ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
/* Radial steel-blue glow that fades in on hover */
.highlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(140% 90% at 100% 0%, rgba(59,111,163,0.28), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 420ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.highlight:hover,
.highlight:focus-within {
  background: var(--ink-900);
}
.highlight:hover::before,
.highlight:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.highlight:hover::after,
.highlight:focus-within::after { opacity: 1; }
.highlight:hover .highlight__value,
.highlight:focus-within .highlight__value { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.highlight:hover .highlight__value em,
.highlight:focus-within .highlight__value em { color: var(--ember-300); transform: translateX(4px); }

.highlight__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 2vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--bone-50);
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.highlight__value em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ember-400);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 320ms ease, transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.highlight__label {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--bone-400);
  max-width: 22ch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .highlight,
  .highlight::before,
  .highlight::after,
  .highlight__value,
  .highlight__value em { transition: none; }
  .highlight:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- 11b. EXPERTISE / SKILL BARS ---------- */
.expertise {
  margin-top: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-16));
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .expertise { grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 340px) 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start; }
}
.expertise__head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.expertise__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  margin: 0;
}
.expertise__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: 'SOFT' 100, 'WONK' 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.expertise__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.skill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.skill__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.skill__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-800);
}
.skill__pct {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: 'SOFT' 100, 'WONK' 1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.skill__track {
  position: relative;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.10);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill__fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #5A8EC5);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 1400ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.18) inset;
}
.skill__fill::after {
  /* trailing dot that sits at the end of the bar (matches the reference) */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 4px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent), 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 360ms ease 900ms;
}
.skill.is-visible .skill__fill { width: var(--target, 0%); }
.skill.is-visible .skill__fill::after { opacity: 1; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .skill__fill { transition: none; width: var(--target, 0%); }
  .skill__fill::after { opacity: 1; transition: none; }
}

/* ---------- 12. EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ---------- */
.experience {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.role {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
  align-items: center;
}
.role:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .role {
    grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-2);
  }
}
.role__logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
}
.role__logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.role__body { min-width: 0; }
.role__company {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink-800);
}
.role__title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
}
.role__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--bone-200);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.role__period {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- 13. PROJECTS / PORTFOLIO GRID ---------- */
/* Uniform card grid. Every project card is the same size, so adding or
   removing one can never collapse a card to a narrow track the way the
   old 6-column span system did. */
.projects {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .projects { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .projects { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.project {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  min-height: 280px;
}
.project:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.project__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--bone-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: none;
}

.project__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 800ms var(--ease);
}
.project:hover .project__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.project__media--padded {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: clamp(var(--space-3), 1.5vw, var(--space-5));
  background: var(--bone-50);
}
.project__media--padded img {
  width: auto; height: auto;
  /* Was max-height 80px / max-width 60%. Raising the cap and cutting the
     padding gives roughly 4x the rendered logo area inside the same card. */
  max-height: clamp(120px, 16vw, 190px);
  max-width: 86%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.project__body {
  padding: clamp(var(--space-5), 2.5vw, var(--space-8));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex: 1;
}
.project__category {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.project__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink-800);
}
.project__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.project__meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.project__arrow {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.project:hover .project__arrow {
  background: var(--ink-800);
  color: var(--bone-100);
  border-color: var(--ink-800);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Simple project card variant (no media block) — used on home page teaser */
.project--simple {
  padding: clamp(var(--space-6), 3vw, var(--space-8));
  padding-right: clamp(72px, 8vw, 88px);
  min-height: 220px;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.project--simple .project__tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.project--simple .project__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.project--simple .project__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.project--simple .project__meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.project__logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  right: var(--space-5);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -4px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.project:hover .project__logo {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ---------- 14. CERTIFICATIONS ---------- */
.certs {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}
.cert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.cert:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cert__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bone-50);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
}
.cert__icon img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.cert__name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cert__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---------- 15. CONTACT / CTA ---------- */
.contact {
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 10vw, var(--space-32));
}
.contact__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.contact__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ember-300); }
.contact__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--bone-300);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Divider between CTAs and form */
.contact__divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-12)) auto var(--space-8);
  color: var(--bone-400);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.contact__divider::before,
.contact__divider::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.18);
}

/* Light form card on inverted bg */
.contact__form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(var(--space-8), 5vw, var(--space-12));
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact__form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.contact__form-lede {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}
.contact__form-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.contact__form-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
}

/* Contact section: PDF downloads block (inverted/dark bg) */
.contact__downloads {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  text-align: center;
}
.contact__downloads-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.62);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.contact__downloads-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .contact__downloads-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.download-card--inverted {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  text-align: left;
}
.download-card--inverted .download-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.42), rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.18));
  color: #F8FAFC;
}
.download-card--inverted .download-card__title { color: #F8FAFC; }
.download-card--inverted .download-card__meta { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6); }
.download-card--inverted:hover,
.download-card--inverted:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.download-card--inverted:hover .download-card__icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Footer: compact downloads row */
.footer__downloads {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer__downloads-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.footer__downloads-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
}
.footer__download-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}
.footer__download-link:hover,
.footer__download-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
  outline: none;
}
.footer__download-link svg {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* HubSpot form polish to match site design system */
.contact__form-card .hs-form-frame { color: var(--ink-900); }
.contact__form-card form { font-family: var(--font-body) !important; }
.contact__form-card label,
.contact__form-card .hs-form-field > label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-800) !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: block;
}
.contact__form-card input[type="text"],
.contact__form-card input[type="email"],
.contact__form-card input[type="tel"],
.contact__form-card input[type="number"],
.contact__form-card input[type="url"],
.contact__form-card select,
.contact__form-card textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: var(--ink-900) !important;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.contact__form-card input:focus,
.contact__form-card select:focus,
.contact__form-card textarea:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.18) !important;
}
.contact__form-card textarea { min-height: 120px !important; resize: vertical; }
.contact__form-card .hs-form-field { margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important; }
.contact__form-card .hs-error-msgs,
.contact__form-card .hs-error-msg {
  color: #b91c1c !important;
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.contact__form-card .hs-submit { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.contact__form-card .hs-button,
.contact__form-card input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--ink-900) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-900) !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.contact__form-card .hs-button:hover,
.contact__form-card input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.5);
}
.contact__form-card .legal-consent-container,
.contact__form-card .hs-richtext {
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.contact__form-card .legal-consent-container a,
.contact__form-card .hs-richtext a { color: var(--accent) !important; text-decoration: underline; }
.contact__form-card .submitted-message {
  font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
  color: var(--ink-900) !important;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

/* ---------- 16. FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-12), 6vw, var(--space-16));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: center;
  }
}
.footer__lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer__tag {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 44ch;
}
.footer .divider { margin-block: var(--space-8); }

.socials {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.social {
  --social-color: var(--ink-800);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--surface);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.social svg { color: var(--social-color); transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.social:hover {
  background: var(--social-color);
  border-color: var(--social-color);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11,34,64,0.12);
}
.social:hover svg { color: #fff; }
.social--gradient:hover {
  background: var(--social-gradient, var(--social-color));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Brand colors */
.social--linkedin  { --social-color: #0A66C2; }
.social--x         { --social-color: #000000; }
.social--facebook  { --social-color: #1877F2; }
.social--instagram {
  --social-color: #E1306C;
  --social-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEDA75 0%, #FA7E1E 25%, #D62976 50%, #962FBF 75%, #4F5BD5 100%);
}
.social--forbes    { --social-color: #000000; }

/* Image-based social icons (e.g. Forbes F mark) */
.social__img {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: filter var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.social:hover .social__img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* Icon-only variant (used in nav) */
.social--icon {
  padding: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.social--icon .social__img { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Nav socials row (second row of header) */
.nav__social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav__social-row .nav__cta {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.socials--nav {
  gap: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav__social-row {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/* XL orbit logo for footer (2x) */
.orbit-logo--xl {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
}

.footer__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--text); }

/* ---------- 17. ANIMATIONS ---------- */
/* Only hide if JS has marked the page ready — otherwise content remains visible */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js-ready .fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 800ms var(--ease), transform 800ms var(--ease); }
  .js-ready .fade-up.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- 18. RESPONSIVE FINETUNING ---------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .hero__stats .stat { padding-bottom: var(--space-5); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .hero__stats .stat:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .role { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; }
  .role__period { grid-column: 2; font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE NAV TOGGLE ---------- */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 10px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav__toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink-900, #0B2240);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav__inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  /* Translucent dropdown panel — page content stays visible behind it */
  .nav__links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-basis: 100%;
    gap: 0;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    margin-top: var(--space-3);
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.62);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.10);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -16px rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.22);
  }
  .nav__links.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav__links a {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .nav__links a:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  /* When menu is open, lift the nav header background so the page peeks through */
  .nav:has(.nav__links.is-open) {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
  }
}

/* ---------- FAQ SECTION ---------- */
.faq__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
}
.faq__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  margin: 0;
}
.faq__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: 'SOFT' 100, 'WONK' 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.faq__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.faq__list {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.faq__item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.faq__item[open] {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -28px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.35);
}
.faq__q {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__q::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__q::after {
  content: "\2013";  /* en dash */
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}
.faq__a {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-800);
}
.faq__a p { margin: 0; }
.faq__a a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.faq__a a:hover { color: var(--ink-900); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq__item { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); }
  .faq__q { font-size: var(--text-base); }
}

/* ---------- HOME TEASER SECTION CTAs ---------- */
.section__cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- BRAND LOCKUP TAGLINE (header) ---------- */
.brand__lockup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, Inter, system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--text-muted, #5A6A82);
  margin-top: -4px;
  padding-left: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand__tag { font-size: 0.66rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand__tag {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.25;
    max-width: 160px;
  }
}

/* Footer tag — italic Fraunces feel via emphasis */
.footer__tag em {
  font-family: var(--font-display, Fraunces, Georgia, serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-900, #0B2240);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* =====================================================================
   Select Recommendations (work/index.html #recommendations)
   ===================================================================== */

/* Hero quote — large editorial pull-quote at the top of the section */
.recs__hero {
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin: var(--space-12) auto var(--space-14);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.recs__hero::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -56px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: 9rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ember-500);
  opacity: 0.16;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.recs__hero-quote {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.05rem);
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}
.recs__hero-quote p { margin: 0; }
.recs__hero-cite {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  align-items: center;
}
.recs__hero-cite strong {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* 6-card grid of recommendations */
.recs__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-14);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .recs__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .recs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
}

.rec-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ember-500);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "quote quote"
    "logo  cite";
  align-items: start;
  column-gap: var(--space-4);
  row-gap: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.rec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--ember-500);
}
.rec-card__logo {
  grid-area: logo;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -4px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  align-self: center;
}
.rec-card:hover .rec-card__logo {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
/* For logos that have a dark/colored background (like AWS navy), keep the actual logo edge */
.rec-card__logo--dark {
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.rec-card__quote {
  grid-area: quote;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.rec-card__quote p { margin: 0; }
.rec-card__quote p::before {
  content: "\201C";
  margin-right: 0.05em;
}
.rec-card__quote p::after {
  content: "\201D";
  margin-left: 0.02em;
}
.rec-card__cite {
  grid-area: cite;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-style: normal;
  align-self: center;
  min-width: 0;
}
.rec-card__cite strong {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.rec-card__cite span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.rec-card__org {
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.08);
  color: var(--ember-500) !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Closing pull-quote on tinted band */
.recs__pull {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.06), rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.03));
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
  max-width: 80ch;
  text-align: center;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ember-500);
}
.recs__pull-quote {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.recs__pull-quote p { margin: 0; }
.recs__pull-cite {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.recs__pull-cite strong {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Reach stats + CTA */
.recs__footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.recs__stats {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-2);
}
.recs__stats li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.recs__stats strong {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ember-500);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.recs__stats span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .recs__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-5);
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-2);
  }
  .recs__stats li:last-child { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* CTA pair under the stats: LinkedIn (primary) + PDF (ghost) */
.recs__cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.btn--linkedin {
  background: #0A66C2;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
}
.btn--linkedin:hover {
  background: #084d92;
  border-color: #084d92;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn--linkedin svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Direct profile link beneath the CTA group */
.recs__profile-link {
  text-align: center;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.recs__profile-link a {
  color: var(--ember-500);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.35);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.recs__profile-link a:hover {
  color: var(--ink-800);
  text-decoration-color: var(--ink-800);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV — Magnetic pill + Mega-dropdown panels (desktop only)
   ============================================================ */
.nav__links { position: relative; align-items: center; }

/* Magnetic pill — capsule that slides under hovered/active link */
.nav__pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 36px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59,111,163,0.14), rgba(59,111,163,0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,111,163,0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(59,111,163,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    left   360ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    width  360ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    opacity 200ms ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.nav__pill.is-ready { opacity: 1; }

/* Links sit above the pill */
.nav__links a,
.nav__link {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--ink-800); }

/* Override the legacy underline (pill replaces it) */
.nav__links a::after { content: none !important; }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--ink-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Chevron */
.nav__chev {
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.nav__item.is-open .nav__chev { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
.nav__item.is-open .nav__link--has-panel { color: var(--ink-800); }

/* Item wrapper for dropdowns */
.nav__item {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Mega-dropdown panel */
.nav__panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -8px) scale(0.97);
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 92vw;
  padding: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6) inset,
    0 18px 50px -12px rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.22),
    0 8px 24px -8px rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.14);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: top center;
  transition:
    opacity 220ms ease,
    transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    visibility 0s linear 220ms;
  z-index: 60;
}
.nav__item.is-open .nav__panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1);
  transition:
    opacity 220ms ease,
    transform 320ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.nav__panel::before {
  /* invisible hover bridge so the cursor can travel from link to panel */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: -14px;
  height: 14px;
}
.nav__panel--wide { min-width: 460px; }

/* Panel items */
.nav__panel-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-800) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.nav__panel-item + .nav__panel-item { margin-top: 2px; }
.nav__panel-item:hover {
  background: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.08);
}
.nav__panel-item:hover .nav__panel-icon { transform: translateX(2px) scale(1.05); }
.nav__panel-icon {
  flex: none;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59,111,163,0.14), rgba(59,111,163,0.07));
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,111,163,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--ember-500, #3B6FA3);
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.nav__panel-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.nav__panel-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.nav__panel-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* CTA variant inside panels */
.nav__panel-item--cta {
  background: var(--ink-800, #0B2240);
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.nav__panel-item--cta:hover { background: #061427; }
.nav__panel-item--cta .nav__panel-title,
.nav__panel-item--cta .nav__panel-desc { color: #fff; }
.nav__panel-item--cta .nav__panel-desc { opacity: 0.78; }
.nav__panel-item--cta .nav__panel-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Stats row in Recommendations panel */
.nav__panel-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  margin: 4px 0 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59,111,163,0.06), rgba(59,111,163,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,111,163,0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.nav__panel-stats > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.nav__panel-stats > div + div {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(59,111,163,0.14);
}
.nav__panel-stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Fraunces", serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.nav__panel-stats span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Quote block in Recommendations panel */
.nav__panel-quote {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 4px 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,111,163,0.14);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ember-500, #3B6FA3);
  background: rgba(59,111,163,0.04);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.nav__panel-quote:hover { background: rgba(59,111,163,0.08); }
.nav__panel-quote p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Fraunces", serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-800);
}
.nav__panel-cite {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-width: 110px;
}
.nav__panel-cite strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Reduced motion: keep things accessible & instant */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav__pill {
    transition: opacity 120ms ease;
  }
  .nav__panel {
    transition: opacity 140ms ease, visibility 0s linear 140ms;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1);
  }
  .nav__item.is-open .nav__panel {
    transition: opacity 140ms ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1);
  }
  .nav__chev { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Mobile: compact accordion for dropdowns (works inside the
   existing hamburger menu). Each nav__item becomes a stacked
   block, top link is the header, panel expands inline when open.
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__pill { display: none; }

  /* Item becomes a full-width block */
  .nav__item {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  /* Top-level link inside dropdown item */
  .nav__link--has-panel {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Chevron stays visible + rotates when open */
  .nav__chev {
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  /* Panel: visible inline, compact, no absolute positioning */
  .nav__panel {
    display: none;
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 6px 0 4px;
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    background: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.14);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .nav__panel::before { display: none; }
  .nav__item.is-open > .nav__panel { display: block; }

  /* Compact panel items on mobile */
  .nav__panel-item {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nav__panel-item + .nav__panel-item { margin-top: 1px; }
  .nav__panel-icon {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 7px;
  }
  .nav__panel-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .nav__panel-title { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .nav__panel-desc {
    /* Hide descriptions on mobile — too dense */
    display: none;
  }

  /* Stats block (Recommendations dropdown) — compact 4-col */
  .nav__panel-stats {
    padding: 8px 4px;
    margin: 2px 0 6px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .nav__panel-stats strong { font-size: 18px; }
  .nav__panel-stats span { font-size: 9px; }

  /* Quote block (Recommendations) — compact */
  .nav__panel-quote {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .nav__panel-quote p { font-size: 12px; }

  /* CTA variant inside panels — compact on mobile */
  .nav__panel-item--cta {
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* Plain nav links */
  .nav__links a:not(.nav__panel-item):not(.nav__link--has-panel),
  .nav__links > a.nav__link {
    padding: 4px 0;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- Contact page: oversized centered social bar ---------- */
.socials--contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
  margin: clamp(28px, 5vw, 44px) auto clamp(8px, 3vw, 24px);
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.socials--contact .social.social.social {
  width: clamp(96px, 10vw, 120px) !important;
  height: clamp(96px, 10vw, 120px) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  flex: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    background 220ms ease,
    border-color 220ms ease,
    box-shadow 220ms ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.socials--contact .social:hover,
.socials--contact .social:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  outline: none;
}
.socials--contact .social svg {
  width: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 56px) !important;
  height: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 56px) !important;
  display: block;
  color: #fff !important; /* white at rest — brand color appears on hover via bg */
  transition: color 220ms ease;
}
.socials--contact .social:hover svg { color: #fff !important; }
.socials--contact .social__img {
  width: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 56px) !important;
  height: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 56px) !important;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* Forbes icon is dark on a dark surface — invert to white */
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  transition: filter 220ms ease;
}
.socials--contact .social--forbes:hover .social__img {
  filter: none;
}

/* Brand-tinted hover for each icon */
.socials--contact .social--linkedin:hover { background: #0A66C2; border-color: #0A66C2; }
.socials--contact .social--instagram:hover { background: #E1306C; border-color: #E1306C; }
.socials--contact .social--x:hover        { background: #000;     border-color: #000; }
.socials--contact .social--facebook:hover { background: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; }
.socials--contact .social--forbes:hover   { background: #fff;     border-color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .socials--contact { gap: 14px; }
  .socials--contact .social.social.social { width: 76px !important; height: 76px !important; }
  .socials--contact .social svg,
  .socials--contact .social__img { width: 34px !important; height: 34px !important; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .socials--contact .social { transition: background 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease; }
  .socials--contact .social:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWS PAGE & HOME PREVIEW
   ============================================================ */

/* Lane heads (Forbes / LinkedIn / Speaking sections on /news/) */
.news-header {
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.news-lane__head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "badge title"
    "desc  desc";
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .news-lane__head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "badge"
      "title"
      "desc";
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}
.news-lane__badge {
  grid-area: badge;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, "IBM Plex Mono", monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ink-800, #0B2240);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.news-lane__badge--forbes    { background: #0B2240; }
.news-lane__badge--linkedin  { background: #0A66C2; }
.news-lane__badge--speaking  { background: #3B6FA3; }
.news-lane__badge--social    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833AB4 0%, #E1306C 50%, #F77737 100%); }
.news-lane__badge--articles  { background: #FF6719; }
.news-lane__badge--press     { background: #061427; }
.news-lane__badge--podcasts  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B6FA3 0%, #A84B2F 100%); }

/* Sub-heading within a lane (e.g., Forbes bylines / contributions) */
.news-lane__subhead {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 1rem);
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted, #475569);
}
.section--alt .news-lane__subhead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.news-lane__title {
  grid-area: title;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Fraunces, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-900, #061427);
}
.news-lane__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: 'SOFT' 100, 'WONK' 1;
  color: var(--ember-500, #3B6FA3);
}
.news-lane__desc {
  grid-area: desc;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted, #475569);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.news-lane__desc a {
  color: #0A66C2;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Grid for news cards */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5, 1.25rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.news-grid--preview {
  /* home page preview keeps 3-col on desktop, stacks earlier on mobile */
}

/* Card shell */
.news-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 280ms ease,
              border-color 280ms ease;
  position: relative;
}
.news-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ink-700, #0B2240);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 240ms ease;
}
.news-card--forbes::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2240, #3B6FA3); }
.news-card--linkedin::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A66C2, #4d9be6); }
.news-card--video::before    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B6FA3, #061427); }
.news-card--social::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #833AB4, #E1306C, #F77737); }
.news-card--articles::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF6719, #FFB27A); }
.news-card--press::before    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #061427, #3B6FA3); }
.news-card--podcasts::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B6FA3, #A84B2F); }
.news-card:hover,
.news-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.18);
}
.news-card:hover::before,
.news-card:focus-within::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.news-card__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  color: var(--ink-900, #061427);
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}
.news-card__link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ember-500, #3B6FA3);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

/* Card thumb (video) */
.news-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  margin: -22px -22px 6px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #0B2240;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 480ms ease;
}
.news-card:hover .news-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.news-card__play {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  color: #0B2240;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.news-card:hover .news-card__play {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* Meta row */
.news-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, "IBM Plex Mono", monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted, #475569);
}
.news-card__source,
.news-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.06);
  color: var(--ink-800, #0B2240);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.news-card__source--forbes   { color: #0B2240; }
.news-card__source--linkedin { color: #0A66C2; background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.10); }
.news-card__source--video    { color: #3B6FA3; background: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.10); }
.news-card__date {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* Title / excerpt / quote */
.news-card__title {
  font-family: Fraunces, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  color: var(--ink-900, #061427);
}
.news-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text, #1f2937);
  margin: 0;
}
.news-card__quote {
  font-family: Fraunces, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink-900, #061427);
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.news-card__quote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: #0A66C2;
}
.news-card__context {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted, #475569);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.news-card__context strong {
  color: var(--ink-800, #0B2240);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA at bottom of card */
.news-card__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, "IBM Plex Mono", monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ember-500, #3B6FA3);
  transition: gap 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}
.news-card:hover .news-card__cta {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-900, #061427);
}
.news-card--linkedin .news-card__cta { color: #0A66C2; }
.news-card--linkedin:hover .news-card__cta { color: #084d92; }

/* Final CTA card at bottom of /news/ */
.cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2240 0%, #061427 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-card__title {
  font-family: Fraunces, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-card__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #9bc4f0;
  font-variation-settings: 'SOFT' 100, 'WONK' 1;
}
.cta-card__lede {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.cta-card__cta {
  margin: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .news-card,
  .news-card__thumb img,
  .news-card__play,
  .news-card__cta { transition: none; }
  .news-card:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV — tighter spacing to fit 8 items on desktop
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav__links { gap: 4px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .nav__links a,
  .nav__link { padding: 7px 10px; gap: 3px; }
  .brand__mark { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
  .brand__word { width: 180px; height: 56px; }
  .brand__tag { display: none; }
  .nav__chev { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1180px) {
  .nav__links { gap: 10px; font-size: 0.94rem; }
  .nav__links a,
  .nav__link { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .brand__mark { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .brand__word { width: 220px; height: 64px; }
  .brand__tag { display: inline; }
}
@media (min-width: 1380px) {
  .nav__links { gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 28px); font-size: 0.96rem; }
  .brand__mark { width: 116px; height: 116px; }
  .brand__word { width: 280px; height: 76px; }
}

/* News card — X / Twitter variant */
.news-card--twitter::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f172a, #475569); }
.news-card--twitter .news-card__quote::before { background: #0f172a; }
.news-card--twitter .news-card__cta { color: #0f172a; }
.news-card--twitter:hover .news-card__cta { color: #1e293b; }
.news-lane__badge--twitter { background: #0f172a; }
.news-card__source--twitter { color: #0f172a; background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08); }

/* ==================================================================
   News lane dividers — visual separation between swim lanes
   ================================================================== */
.lane-divider {
  --lane-divider-color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.14);
  --lane-divider-ink: #0B2240;
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px) 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.lane-divider__inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.lane-divider__rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--lane-divider-color) 20%,
    var(--lane-divider-color) 80%,
    transparent 100%);
}
.lane-divider__mark {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lane-divider-color);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: var(--lane-divider-ink);
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.lane-divider__dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.55;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* When the previous or next section is alt (dark), invert */
.section--alt + .lane-divider,
.lane-divider + .section--alt {
  --lane-divider-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --lane-divider-ink: #ffffff;
}
.section--alt + .lane-divider .lane-divider__mark,
.lane-divider + .section--alt ~ .lane-divider .lane-divider__mark {
  background: rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* Reduce top padding on the section that immediately follows a divider */
.lane-divider + .section { padding-top: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px); }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .lane-divider__mark {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }
}

/* ==================================================================
   News page: per-lane distinct section backgrounds using light
   Google-brand-inspired pastels. Overrides section--alt striping so
   each lane reads as its own themed band.
   ================================================================== */

/* Base: force sections to use their tinted background even when marked --alt */
#linkedin.section,
#articles.section,
#forbes.section,
#press.section,
#podcasts.section,
#leadership-feed.section,
#speaking.section {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  position: relative;
}

/* LinkedIn — Google Blue tint */
#linkedin.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E8F0FE 0%, #F4F8FE 100%);
}

/* Articles / Substack — Google Yellow / warm cream tint */
#articles.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FEF7E0 0%, #FEFBF0 100%);
}

/* Forbes Councils — soft slate / cool grey tint */
#forbes.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E8EAED 0%, #F1F3F4 100%);
}

/* Press & Media — Google Red / soft coral tint */
#press.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCE8E6 0%, #FDF2F1 100%);
}

/* Podcasts & Radio — lavender / Google Purple tint */
#podcasts.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3E8FD 0%, #F9F2FD 100%);
}

/* Sales & Technical Leadership — Google Green tint */
#leadership-feed.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E6F4EA 0%, #F1F8F3 100%);
}

/* Speaking & Video — teal / cyan tint */
#speaking.section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E0F7FA 0%, #F0FBFC 100%);
}

/* Cards on themed sections — use white surface so tinted lane shows through */
#linkedin .news-card,
#articles .news-card,
#forbes .news-card,
#press .news-card,
#podcasts .news-card,
#leadership-feed .news-card,
#speaking .news-card {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Section titles/text: force dark text on themed backgrounds even if the section was "--alt" */
#linkedin .section-heading__eyebrow,
#articles .section-heading__eyebrow,
#forbes .section-heading__eyebrow,
#press .section-heading__eyebrow,
#podcasts .section-heading__eyebrow,
#leadership-feed .section-heading__eyebrow,
#speaking .section-heading__eyebrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
#linkedin h2, #articles h2, #forbes h2, #press h2,
#podcasts h2, #leadership-feed h2, #speaking h2,
#linkedin p, #articles p, #forbes p, #press p,
#podcasts p, #leadership-feed p, #speaking p {
  color: inherit;
}

/* Lane divider between themed sections — make it neutral so it reads on any lane */
#linkedin + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule,
#articles + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule,
#forbes + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule,
#press + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule,
#podcasts + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule,
#leadership-feed + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule,
#speaking + .lane-divider .lane-divider__rule {
  background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.14);
}

/* ==================================================================
   Per-lane card tinting (legacy, kept subtle on top of section bg)
   ================================================================== */

/* LinkedIn — soft LinkedIn blue */
.news-card--linkedin {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.04) 0%, rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.01) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.18);
}
.news-card--linkedin:hover {
  border-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
}

/* Articles / Substack — warm terracotta */
.news-card--articles {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.01) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.22);
}
.news-card--articles:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.28);
}
.news-card--articles .news-card__cta { color: #FF6719; }
.news-card--articles:hover .news-card__cta { color: #d84f0e; }

/* Forbes — Forbes navy */
.news-card--forbes {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.01) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.22);
}
.news-card--forbes:hover {
  border-color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.3);
}
.news-card--forbes .news-card__cta { color: #0B2240; }
.news-card--forbes:hover .news-card__cta { color: #061427; }

/* Press & Media — deep slate */
.news-card--press {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.045) 0%, rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.01) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.22);
}
.news-card--press:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(6, 20, 39, 0.32);
}
.news-card--press .news-card__cta { color: #061427; }
.news-card--press:hover .news-card__cta { color: #000; }

/* Podcasts & Radio — cool blue-to-rust */
.news-card--podcasts {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.045) 0%, rgba(168, 75, 47, 0.02) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.22);
}
.news-card--podcasts:hover {
  border-color: rgba(168, 75, 47, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(168, 75, 47, 0.28);
}
.news-card--podcasts .news-card__cta { color: #A84B2F; }
.news-card--podcasts:hover .news-card__cta { color: #7a3620; }

/* Social Impact / Instagram — Instagram gradient tint */
.news-card--social {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(131, 58, 180, 0.04) 0%, rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.03) 50%, rgba(247, 119, 55, 0.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.22);
}
.news-card--social:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.28);
}
.news-card--social .news-card__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #833AB4, #E1306C, #F77737);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Speaking — teal accent */
.news-card--speaking {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.04) 0%, rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.01) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.22);
}
.news-card--speaking:hover {
  border-color: rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.3);
}
.news-card--speaking .news-card__cta { color: #20808D; }
.news-card--speaking:hover .news-card__cta { color: #155e69; }

/* When cards sit on a dark section (section--alt), lift them so the tint reads */
.section--alt .news-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.section--alt .news-card--articles {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 103, 25, 0.4);
}
.section--alt .news-card--press {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.12) 0%, rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(59, 111, 163, 0.4);
}
.section--alt .news-card--social {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(131, 58, 180, 0.14) 0%, rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.09) 50%, rgba(247, 119, 55, 0.12) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.42);
}

/* Alias: Speaking lane currently uses .news-card--video; apply the teal treatment */
.news-card--video {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.04) 0%, rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.01) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.22);
}
.news-card--video:hover {
  border-color: rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(32, 128, 141, 0.3);
}
.news-card--video .news-card__cta { color: #20808D; }
.news-card--video:hover .news-card__cta { color: #155e69; }

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMB NAVIGATION (SEO + UX)
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumb {
  padding: 12px 0 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.breadcrumb__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.breadcrumb__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.breadcrumb__item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.breadcrumb__item a:hover,
.breadcrumb__item a:focus-visible {
  color: #ff8f5a;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.breadcrumb__item[aria-current="page"] {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.breadcrumb__separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  user-select: none;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: light) {
  .breadcrumb { color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.55); border-bottom-color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.08); }
  .breadcrumb__item a { color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.7); }
  .breadcrumb__item[aria-current="page"] { color: #0B2240; }
  .breadcrumb__separator { color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.3); }
}

/* ============================================================
   Pullquote rotator (About page recommendations carousel)
   ============================================================ */
.pullquote-rotator {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
}
.pullquote-rotator > .pullquote--rotator {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, visibility 0s linear 600ms;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pullquote-rotator > .pullquote--rotator.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.pullquote-rotator__dots {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 2;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}
.pullquote-rotator__dot {
  appearance: none;
  border: none;
  background: var(--ink-300, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18));
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.pullquote-rotator__dot:hover {
  background: var(--ink-500, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35));
}
.pullquote-rotator__dot.is-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.35);
}
.pullquote-rotator__dot:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pullquote-rotator > .pullquote--rotator {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Skip link — keyboard users bypass the nav and mega-panels
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--ink-800);
  color: var(--bone-100);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  left: 0;
}

/* Minimum 44px touch targets on small screens (WCAG 2.5.5) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__link,
  .footer a,
  .social,
  .logowall__card {
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .nav__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .nav__toggle {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }
}

/* Guard against horizontal overflow on phones */
html, body { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   News page — sticky "jump to" bar
   Sits under the site header so the seven lanes are reachable
   without scrolling past 31 cards.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.news-jump {
  position: sticky;
  top: 64px;
  z-index: 40;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-800) 92%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.10);
}
.news-jump__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.news-jump__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.news-jump__label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.55);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}
.news-jump__link {
  flex: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.18);
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 150ms ease, border-color 150ms ease;
}
.news-jump__link:hover,
.news-jump__link:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95);
  color: var(--ink-800);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .news-jump__link { transition: none; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-jump { top: 56px; }
  .news-jump__label { display: none; }
  .news-jump__link { min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
}
/* Anchor targets clear the two stacked sticky bars */
#linkedin, #articles, #forbes, #press, #podcasts, #leadership-feed, #speaking {
  scroll-margin-top: 130px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Recommendations marquee (homepage)
   Same mechanic as the logo wall: a track twice the content
   width translated -50%, so the loop is seamless. Pauses on
   hover and on keyboard focus within.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.recs-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Feather both edges so cards enter and exit rather than pop */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.recs-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: max-content;
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
  animation: recs-scroll 90s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.recs-marquee:hover .recs-marquee__track,
.recs-marquee:focus-within .recs-marquee__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.recs-marquee .rec-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(300px, 30vw, 380px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
@keyframes recs-scroll {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* No motion: fall back to a readable static grid and drop the
   duplicate set so nothing is announced or shown twice. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .recs-marquee {
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
            mask-image: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .recs-marquee__track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .recs-marquee .rec-card[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   News cards: equal height, uniform square thumbnails
   The grid already stretches rows, but the card contents did
   not fill, so one tall image dictated the whole row's height.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.news-grid > .news-card { height: 100%; }
.news-card > .news-card__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
/* Push the CTA to the bottom so it lines up across a row */
.news-card__link > .news-card__cta { margin-top: auto; }

.news-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bone-100, #F8FAFC);
  flex: none;
}
.news-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
/* Publication logo tiles are square and already padded onto white,
   so they sit contained rather than cropped. */
.news-card__media--pub {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 132px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
}
.news-card__media--pub img { object-fit: contain; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Inline media embeds (podcast / video players)
   Visitors press play in place and hear the exact segment,
   instead of being sent off-site to the start of a long show.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.news-card__embed {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bone-100, #F8FAFC);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4, 1rem);
}
.news-card__embed iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
.news-card__embed--video { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.news-card__embed--video iframe { height: 100%; }
.news-card__embed--audio iframe { height: 152px; }
.news-card__embed--audio-tall iframe { height: 175px; }

/* An embed card is not one big link, so give the heading room */
.news-card--embedded { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; padding: var(--space-5, 1.25rem); }
.news-card--embedded .news-card__title { margin: 0 0 var(--space-2, 0.5rem); }
.news-card--embedded .news-card__excerpt { margin: 0 0 var(--space-4, 1rem); }
.news-card--embedded .news-card__cta { margin-top: auto; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero carousel reused inside the About aside
   The homepage sizes it for a wide hero column; here it sits in
   a narrower sidebar, so cap the height and add breathing room.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.about__aside .hero__carousel {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6, 1.5rem);
  max-width: 100%;
}
.about__aside .hero__carousel .hero__slides {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-height: 520px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about__aside .hero__carousel .hero__slides {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    max-height: 340px;
  }
}

/* LinkedIn post embeds run tall; give them their own height. */
.news-card__embed--linkedin iframe { height: 542px; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .news-card__embed--linkedin iframe { height: 480px; }
}

/* Spotify episode cards: 352px is the artwork player height Spotify serves. */
.news-card__embed--spotify iframe { height: 352px; border-radius: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .news-card__embed--spotify iframe { height: 232px; }
}

/* Podbean episode player */
.news-card__embed--podbean iframe { height: 300px; }

/* Relationship disclosure inside a card excerpt.
   Used where the host of a programme is an A4E board member, so the item
   is not independent third-party coverage. */
.news-card__note {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.6);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.15);
  padding-left: 0.6rem;
}

/* Visually hidden but available to screen readers and the document outline */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  margin: -1px; padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Publication index — compact rows for panel contributions.
   Ten near-identical cards read as a wall; a dated index reads
   as a publication record and scans in a few seconds.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.pub-index {
  margin-top: var(--space-8, 3rem);
  padding: var(--space-6, 2rem);
  background: var(--bone-100, #F8FAFC);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.pub-index__title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display), Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.pub-index__count {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ink-800);
  color: var(--bone-100);
}
.pub-index__lede {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, var(--ink-500));
}
.pub-index__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.pub-index__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7.5rem 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.08);
}
.pub-index__row:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.pub-index__date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono), ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-muted, var(--ink-500));
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pub-index__link {
  color: var(--ink-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.45;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.pub-index__link:hover,
.pub-index__link:focus-visible {
  border-bottom-color: currentColor;
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .pub-index { padding: var(--space-5, 1.5rem); }
  .pub-index__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.15rem; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Lane "show more" toggle
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.lane-more[hidden] { display: none; }
.lane-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-5, 1.5rem);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 150ms ease, border-color 150ms ease;
}
.lane-toggle:hover,
.lane-toggle:focus-visible {
  background: var(--ink-800);
  border-color: var(--ink-800);
  color: var(--bone-100);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .lane-toggle { transition: none; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .lane-toggle { min-height: 44px; } }