:root {
    /* Deep aubergine carried over from the firm's existing brand mark (#321C40) */
    --navy: #2A1838;
    --navy-deep: #190E22;
    --navy-soft: #4A2C60;
    --gold: #C9A84C;
    --gold-soft: #D8BD6E;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --grey: #F7F4EF;
    --grey-line: #E8E2D6;
    --text: #241B2C;
    --text-muted: #5E5566;
    --text-on-navy: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
    --serif: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
    --sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --maxw: 1200px;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 17px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

  img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

  .wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .gold-rule { width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border: none; margin: 22px 0; }
  .gold-rule.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  .section { padding: 110px 0; }
  .section.tight { padding: 80px 0; }

  /* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    padding: 15px 30px; border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: all .35s var(--ease);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -10px rgba(201,168,76,.6); }
  .btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
  .btn-outline-white:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-outline-gold { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .arrow-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    cursor: pointer; transition: gap .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .arrow-link:hover { gap: 14px; }
  .arrow-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header.nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    transition: background .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease);
    padding: 22px 0;
  }
  header.nav.solid {
    background: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }

  .logo { cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; }

  nav.links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
  nav.links a {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); padding: 10px 16px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .3s var(--ease);
  }
  nav.links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 4px; height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  nav.links a:hover { color: #fff; }
  nav.links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
  nav.links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; background: none; border: none; }
  .hamburger span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 99;
    background: var(--navy); padding: 96px 28px 40px;
    transform: translateY(-100%); transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .mobile-menu a {
    display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 19px; font-family: var(--serif);
    padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); cursor: pointer;
  }
  .mobile-menu a.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .mobile-menu .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 26px; }

  /* ---------- PAGES ---------- */
  .page { display: none; }
  .page.active { display: block; animation: pageIn .6s var(--ease); }
  @keyframes pageIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero {
    position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, #1d0f28 0%, var(--navy) 48%, #422552 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(25,14,34,.92) 0%, rgba(42,24,56,.82) 48%, rgba(42,24,56,.48) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(25,14,34,.34), rgba(25,14,34,.72));
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-photo {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/unsplash-kampala-hero.jpg');
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  .hero-pattern {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; opacity: .5;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 70% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 70% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  }
  .hero-glow { position: absolute; width: 720px; height: 720px; right: -180px; top: -120px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,.16) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
  .hero-lines { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .35; z-index: 1; }
  .hero-lines span { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,.25), transparent); }
  .hero-lines span:nth-child(1){ left: 18%; } .hero-lines span:nth-child(2){ left: 42%; } .hero-lines span:nth-child(3){ left: 78%; }
  .hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 90px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 820px; }
  .hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  .hero h1 .accent { display: inline-block; position: relative; }
  .hero h1 .accent::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold);
    width: 0; animation: drawline 1.1s var(--ease) .6s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes drawline { to { width: 100%; } }
  .hero p.sub { color: var(--text-on-navy); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem); max-width: 620px; margin: 32px 0 40px; font-weight: 300; }
  .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .scroll-cue { position: absolute; bottom: 34px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .25em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .scroll-cue::after { content: ''; width: 1px; height: 38px; background: linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,.7), transparent); animation: cuePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes cuePulse { 0%,100%{ opacity:.4; transform: scaleY(.7);} 50%{ opacity:1; transform: scaleY(1);} }

  /* fade-in animations */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; } .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; } .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; } .reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }

  /* ---------- STATS ---------- */
  .stats { background: var(--navy); position: relative; }
  .stats::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.04) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 80px 100%; opacity:.6; }
  .stats-grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .stat { padding: 64px 30px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .stat .num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
  .stat .label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 500; }

  /* ---------- ABOUT TEASER ---------- */
  .about-teaser { background: var(--grey); }
  .teaser-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
  .section-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.28);
    background: var(--grey-line); box-shadow: 0 24px 54px -34px rgba(42,24,56,.55);
  }
  .section-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .section-image--quote { aspect-ratio: 4/3; margin-bottom: 34px; }
  .section-image--stacked { aspect-ratio: 4/3; margin-bottom: 30px; }
  .pull-quote { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--navy); position: relative; padding-left: 34px; }
  .pull-quote::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 3px; background: var(--gold); }
  .teaser-copy p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }

  /* ---------- SECTION HEADINGS ---------- */
  .sec-head { margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .sec-head.center { text-align: center; }
  .sec-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem); }
  .sec-head p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 560px; margin-top: 16px; }
  .sec-head.center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

  /* ---------- PRACTICE PREVIEW ---------- */
  .pa-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .pa-card {
    background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 38px 30px; cursor: pointer; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .pa-card::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
  .pa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -22px rgba(13,27,42,.35); border-color: transparent; }
  .pa-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .pa-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .pa-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .pa-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .pa-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ---------- WHY US ---------- */
  .why { background: var(--grey); }
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 50px; }
  .why-item { text-align: left; }
  .why-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .why-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .why-item h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .why-item p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 15.5px; }

  /* ---------- TEAM PREVIEW / CARDS ---------- */
  .team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .team-grid--preview { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .team-card {
    display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 6px; padding: 36px 34px;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -24px rgba(13,27,42,.4); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white);
  }
  .avatar--photo { overflow: hidden; padding: 0; background: var(--grey); }
  .avatar--photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .team-card .t-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy); }
  .team-card .t-title { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; font-weight: 600; margin: 6px 0 10px; }
  .team-card .t-quals { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
  .team-card .t-email { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 12px; color: var(--navy); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
  .team-card .t-email:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .team-card .t-email svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

  /* ---------- CTA BANNER ---------- */
  .cta-banner { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-soft) 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
  .cta-banner .hero-glow { right: auto; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: -300px; }
  .cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); position: relative; }
  .cta-banner p { color: var(--text-on-navy); max-width: 540px; margin: 18px auto 34px; position: relative; font-weight: 300; }

  /* ---------- PAGE HERO (inner) ---------- */
  .page-hero { background: linear-gradient(125deg, #1d0f28, var(--navy) 58%, #422552); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 170px 0 70px; }
  .page-hero .hero-pattern { opacity: .4; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 80% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 75%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 80% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 75%); }
  .page-hero .hero-glow { width: 540px; height: 540px; }
  .page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 700; }
  .breadcrumb { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .breadcrumb .sep { margin: 0 8px; color: var(--gold); }
  .breadcrumb .crumb-link { cursor: pointer; }
  .breadcrumb .crumb-link:hover { color: #fff; }
  .page-hero .intro-line { color: var(--text-on-navy); max-width: 620px; margin-top: 20px; font-weight: 300; font-size: 1.1rem; }

  /* ---------- ABOUT PAGE ---------- */
  .who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }
  .who-copy p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .who-copy p strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
  .who-side { border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 32px; }
  .who-side blockquote { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--navy); }
  .who-side .cite { margin-top: 20px; color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }

  .philosophy { background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .philosophy .hero-glow { left: -160px; top: auto; bottom: -200px; }
  .philosophy .sec-head h2 { color: var(--white); }
  .philosophy .sec-head .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
  .phil-list { display: grid; gap: 4px; position: relative; }
  .phil-item { display: flex; gap: 24px; padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); align-items: flex-start; }
  .phil-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .phil-num { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem; min-width: 42px; }
  .phil-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 300; }

  .reputation { background: var(--grey); text-align: center; }
  .reputation blockquote { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--navy); max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .reputation blockquote .mark { color: var(--gold); }

  .clients-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
  .client-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 6px; padding: 34px 28px; display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
  .client-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -24px rgba(13,27,42,.35); }
  .client-card .c-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .client-card .c-ic svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .client-card span { font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.4; }

  /* ---------- PRACTICE AREAS PAGE ---------- */
  .pa-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }
  .pa-side { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
  .pa-side .side-title { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .pa-side a { display: block; padding: 11px 0 11px 18px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; border-left: 2px solid var(--grey-line); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
  .pa-side a:hover { color: var(--navy); border-left-color: var(--gold); }
  .pa-side a.active { color: var(--navy); border-left-color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

  .pa-section { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; padding: 56px 0; scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
  .pa-section + .pa-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-line); }
  .pa-section.flip .pa-text { order: 2; }
  .pa-text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .pa-text .pa-no { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
  .pa-text p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 18px; }
  .pa-visual {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3; border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: var(--navy); background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pa-visual::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25,14,34,.78), rgba(42,24,56,.56)),
      linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  }
  .pa-visual::after {
    content:''; position:absolute; inset: 22px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35);
    border-radius: 6px; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .pa-visual--ma { background-image: url('../images/practice-ma.jpg'); }
  .pa-visual--bf { background-image: url('../images/practice-banking.jpg'); }
  .pa-visual--cc { background-image: url('../images/practice-corporate.jpg'); }
  .pa-visual--sc { background-image: url('../images/practice-capital-markets.jpg'); }
  .pa-visual--pr { background-image: url('../images/practice-real-estate.jpg'); background-position: center bottom; }
  .pa-visual--tx { background-image: url('../images/practice-tax.jpg'); background-position: center; }
  .pa-visual--ip { background-image: url('../images/practice-ip.jpg'); background-position: center; }
  .pa-visual--in { background-image: url('../images/practice-insurance.jpg'); background-position: center; }
  .pa-visual .v-ic {
    width: 96px; height: 96px; color: var(--gold); position: relative; z-index: 2; opacity: .96;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.38));
  }
  .pa-visual .v-ic svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

  /* ---------- TEAM PAGE ---------- */
  .team-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin: 70px 0 36px; }
  .team-label h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; white-space: nowrap; }
  .team-label .line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--grey-line); }
  .team-bio { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 14px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.55; }
  .team-grid--preview .team-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .team-card.full { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; gap: 22px; }
  .team-card.full .avatar { width: 130px; height: 130px; }

  /* ---------- CAREERS ---------- */
  .why-join { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
  .careers-image { aspect-ratio: 16/7; margin: -18px 0 38px; }
  .join-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 30px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 6px; transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
  .join-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -24px rgba(13,27,42,.3); }
  .join-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
  .join-item p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 15.5px; }

  .open-card { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px; padding: 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .open-card .hero-glow { width: 480px; height: 480px; right: -140px; top: -160px; }
  .open-card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
  .open-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .open-card .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .open-card p.lead { color: var(--text-on-navy); margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 300; }
  .apply-mail { margin-top: 26px; }
  .apply-mail a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---------- FORMS ---------- */
  .form-grid { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .field label { display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .form-dark .field label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); background: var(--white);
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .form-dark .field input, .form-dark .field select, .form-dark .field textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff;
  }
  .form-dark .field input::placeholder, .form-dark .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.16); }
  .field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
  .field input[type=file] { padding: 11px 16px; cursor: pointer; }
  .form-note { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 4px; }

  /* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }
  .contact-list { margin-top: 36px; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
  .ci-row { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ci-row .ci-ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
  .ci-row .ci-ic svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .ci-row .ci-label { font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .ci-row .ci-val { color: var(--text); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .ci-row a.ci-val:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .social-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
  .social-row a { width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--navy); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
  .social-row a:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .social-row a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .map-box { margin-top: 32px; height: 220px; border-radius: 8px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-soft)); position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; color: #fff; }
  .map-box::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42,24,56,.1), rgba(25,14,34,.34)); pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
  .map-box iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; filter: grayscale(.12) contrast(.95); }
  .map-box .pin { width: 34px; height: 34px; color: var(--gold); position: relative; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
  .map-box .map-label { position: relative; z-index: 2; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-weight: 600; text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(25,14,34,.55); }
  .map-box:hover .pin { transform: translateY(-3px); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
  .map-box:hover .map-label { color: var(--gold); }

  .contact-form-card { background: var(--grey); border-radius: 8px; padding: 46px; }
  .contact-form-card h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .contact-form-card .sub { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 28px; }

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer { background: var(--navy-deep); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 72px 0 0; }
  .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 56px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .footer-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 14.5px; margin-top: 22px; max-width: 320px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; }
  .footer-col a { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 14.5px; padding: 7px 0; cursor: pointer; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-contact p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 26px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: 13px; }

  /* ---------- TEAM PHONE ---------- */
  .team-phone { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }

  /* ---------- DIRECTORY BAR ---------- */
  .dir-bar { background: var(--grey); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-line); padding: 26px 0; }
  .dir-bar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .dir-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .dir-logo-img { flex-shrink: 0; height: 48px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; opacity: 0.85; }
  .dir-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .dir-text .dir-org { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .dir-text .dir-status { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

  /* ---------- DEALS & HIGHLIGHTS ---------- */
  .deals-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 52px; }
  .deal-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); border-radius: 6px; padding: 32px 28px; transition: all .35s var(--ease); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .deal-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
  .deal-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -14px rgba(42,24,56,.15); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }
  .deal-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .deal-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .deal-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .deal-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
  .deals-note { text-align: center; margin-top: 38px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; }

  /* ---------- INSIGHTS TEASER ---------- */
  .insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 52px; }
  .insight-card { border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--grey-line); transition: all .35s var(--ease); background: var(--white); }
  .insight-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -14px rgba(42,24,56,.15); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .insight-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-soft) 100%); padding: 28px 24px 22px; }
  .insight-area { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .insight-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.35; }
  .insight-body { padding: 22px 24px; }
  .insight-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
  .insight-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-top: 14px; }
  .coming-soon-badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }

  @media (max-width: 1040px) {
    .deals-grid, .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dir-bar-inner { gap: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .dir-bar-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px 16px; padding: 0 20px; }
    .dir-item { gap: 10px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .deals-grid, .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ---------- BACK TO TOP ---------- */
  .to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; z-index: 90; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px); transition: all .4s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(201,168,76,.7); }
  .to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 1040px) {
    .teaser-grid, .who-grid, .contact-grid, .open-card-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
    .pa-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .pa-side { position: static; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
    .pa-side a { border-left: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--grey-line); padding: 8px 14px; }
    .pa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    nav.links { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .stat:nth-child(1), .stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 38px; }
    .team-grid, .team-grid--preview, .why-join { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .team-grid--preview .team-card { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .pa-section, .pa-section.flip .pa-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr; order: 0; gap: 30px; }
    .pa-section .pa-visual { order: -1; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .section { padding: 74px 0; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    body { font-size: 16px; }
    .wrap { padding: 0 20px; }
    .pa-grid, .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .team-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
    .team-card.full { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .contact-form-card, .open-card { padding: 30px 24px; }
    .stat { padding: 44px 18px; }
    .careers-image { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001s !important; transition-duration: .001s !important; }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }

  /* ---------- IMAGE LOGO ---------- */
  .logo-img { display: block; width: auto; }
  .logo-img--nav { height: 44px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
  .logo-img--footer { height: 40px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
  .logo-img--contact { height: 44px; }

  /* ---------- FORM SUCCESS ---------- */
  .form-success { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 60px 24px; min-height: 260px; }
  .form-success h3 { color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 8px; }
  .form-success p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 15px; }
  .form-dark .form-success h3 { color: var(--white); }
  .form-dark .form-success p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }