/* ============================================================
   CAVALIER CONSULTING — Brand CSS v4.0
   March 2026 | Premium Redesign
   ============================================================ */

@import url("https://use.typekit.net/pew3kku.css");

/* ─── Variables ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --navy:       #1C3A5F;
  --navy-deep:  #0F2340;
  --navy-mid:   #162E4D;
  --cream:      #F5F2EB;
  --cream-dark: #EDE9DF;
  --cream-mid:  #E8E3D8;
  --gold:       #B8944A;
  --gold-light: #D4AA68;
  --slate:      #8A9BAA;
  --slate-dark: #4A5C6A;
  --text:       #2D3F4C;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;

  --serif:  "freight-text-pro", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:   "proxima-nova", "Gill Sans", Calibri, sans-serif;

  --max:     1140px;
  --reading: 720px;
  --pad:     clamp(20px, 5vw, 72px);
  --section: clamp(96px, 12vw, 160px);
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(15,35,64,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 40px rgba(15,35,64,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 80px rgba(15,35,64,0.18);
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ─── Reset ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 18px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ─── Announcement Bar ───────────────────────────────────── */
.announce {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 12px var(--pad);
  text-align: center;
}
.announce__inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.announce__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulse-dot 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.85); }
}
.announce span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.6);
}

/* ─── Navigation ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  background: rgba(245,242,235,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
  gap: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__logo-top {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.nav__logo-rule {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.nav__logo-bot {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0; right: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: right var(--transition);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after,
.nav__links a.active::after { right: 0; }
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--navy); }
.nav__cta {
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.3) !important;
  padding: 9px 22px !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}
.nav__cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--cream) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy) !important;
}
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  padding: 16px var(--pad) 24px;
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.07);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav__mobile a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* ─── Hero (Dark) ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 140px;
}
/* Hero overlay for stock video/image */
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.18;
  transform: scale(1.03);
  transition: transform 12s ease;
}
.hero:hover .hero__bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,22,44,0.95) 0%, rgba(22,46,77,0.80) 50%, rgba(8,22,44,0.90) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(184,148,74,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__inner { max-width: 680px; }
.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,148,74,0.3);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(184,148,74,0.06);
}
.hero__badge-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__badge span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-style: italic;
}
.hero__tagline {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.65);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(184,148,74,0.6));
  animation: scroll-line 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-line {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
}
.hero__scroll span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.3);
}

/* ─── Stat Bar ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
}
.stat-bar__inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.07);
}
.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.07);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(28,58,95,0.02); }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ─── Container / Grid ───────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
}
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(32px,5vw,72px); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media(max-width:960px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .grid-4 { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media(max-width:640px) { .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4 { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ─── Sections ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: var(--section) var(--pad); }
.section--white    { background: var(--white); }
.section--cream    { background: var(--cream); }
.section--cream-dark { background: var(--cream-dark); }
.section--dark     { background: var(--navy-deep); }
.section--navy     { background: var(--navy-mid); }
.section__inner    { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }

/* Section transition: subtle wave */
.section-wave {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-wave::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: -5%; right: -5%;
  height: 60px;
  background: inherit;
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 0%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ─── Section Header ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(40px,6vw,64px); }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.section-header--center .rule { margin: 16px auto 0; }
.section-header--center p { margin: 16px auto 0; }
.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section--dark .section-header h2,
.section--navy .section-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.section-header p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.section--dark .section-header p,
.section--navy .section-header p { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55); }
.text-white { color: var(--white) !important; }
.text-gold  { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* ─── Eyebrow ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ─── Gold Rule ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.rule {
  width: 36px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.rule--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ─── Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }

.btn--dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--navy-deep); }

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245,242,235,0.32);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(245,242,235,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245,242,235,0.6);
}

.btn--outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.32);
}
.btn--outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--navy); }

.btn--ghost-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(184,148,74,0.45);
}
.btn--ghost-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── Service Cards ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(28,58,95,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(184,148,74,0.1);
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: rgba(184,148,74,0.18); }
.service-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--gold); }
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  line-height: 1.8;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.07);
}
.service-card-link {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.service-card-link svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.service-card:hover .service-card-link { gap: 12px; color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── Feature List ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.feature-check {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.feature-check svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; color: var(--navy-deep); }
.feature-item-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.feature-item-text strong { font-size: 0.92rem; }
.feature-item-text span  { font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── Testimonials ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(184,148,74,0.12);
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.85;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.testimonial-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.testimonial-info strong { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--navy); }
.testimonial-info span  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ─── Target Audience Callout ────────────────────────────── */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.audience-tile {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 36px 36px;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.audience-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.audience-tile:hover { background: var(--cream); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(28,58,95,0.08); }
.audience-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.audience-tile__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(28,58,95,0.07);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.audience-tile:hover .audience-tile__icon { background: rgba(184,148,74,0.15); }
.audience-tile__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--navy); transition: stroke var(--transition); }
.audience-tile:hover .audience-tile__icon svg { stroke: var(--gold); }
.audience-tile h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.audience-tile p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  line-height: 1.8;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.audience-tile__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.audience-tile__link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.audience-tile__link:hover { color: var(--navy); gap: 10px; }
.audience-tile__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ─── Location Cards ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.location-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,0.1);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.location-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(184,148,74,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.location-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.location-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(245,242,235,0.5); line-height: 1.85; }
.location-status {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.location-status.hq     { background: rgba(184,148,74,0.15); color: var(--gold-light); }
.location-status.active { background: rgba(74,124,111,0.2);  color: #7ec4a8; }
.location-status.established { background: rgba(245,242,235,0.08); color: rgba(245,242,235,0.45); }

/* ─── CTA Strip ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-dark) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.09);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.09);
}
.cta-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(56px,8vw,96px) var(--pad);
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(32px,5vw,80px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-strip h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
}
.cta-strip p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ─── Blog Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.08);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Always visible — never hidden by reveal animation */
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(28,58,95,0.16);
}
.blog-card__img {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card__img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-card__img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-card__img-placeholder svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: rgba(184,148,74,0.3); }
.blog-card__body {
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card__cat {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  line-height: 1.8;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.blog-card__link {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link { gap: 12px; color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card__link svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

/* ─── Page Hero (inner pages) ────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: clamp(64px,9vw,120px) var(--pad) clamp(48px,7vw,88px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle geometric texture */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(184,148,74,0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(74,124,111,0.05) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.14;
}
.page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,22,44,0.93) 0%, rgba(22,46,77,0.75) 50%, rgba(8,22,44,0.88) 100%);
}
.page-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.15); }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.5); transition: color var(--transition); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.6);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ─── About Page ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px,6vw,88px);
  align-items: start;
}
.about-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.about-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.about-photo__initials {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.about-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.18);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.about-tag:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }

/* ─── Timeline ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.timeline { border-top: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.09); }
.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.09);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover { background: rgba(28,58,95,0.02); }
.timeline-year {
  width: 72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: 3px;
}
.timeline-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--cream);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { background: var(--gold); }
.timeline-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─── Contact / Calendly / Monday ───────────────────────── */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: clamp(40px,6vw,80px);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-office {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.09);
}
.contact-office:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-office h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-office p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--slate-dark); line-height: 1.9; }
.contact-office a { transition: color var(--transition); }
.contact-office a:hover { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.embed-wrap {
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,58,95,0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}
.embed-label {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.embed-label span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.embed-label svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: clamp(64px,9vw,112px) var(--pad) 0;
}
.footer__inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px,6vw,88px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px,7vw,80px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,242,235,0.07);
}
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer__brand-rule {
  width: 36px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 6px 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.footer__brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.4);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__col h5 {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer__col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer__col a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.45);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__col a:hover { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.85); }
.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer__contact-item svg {
  width: 13px; height: 13px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.footer__contact-item span,
.footer__contact-item a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__contact-item a:hover { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.8); }

/* Footer locations */
.footer__locations {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer__loc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer__loc-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.65);
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.footer__loc-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.footer__nationwide {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer__bottom {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer__copyright {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.22);
}
.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer__links a {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.25);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.6); }

/* ─── Ornament Divider ───────────────────────────────────── */
.ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: clamp(56px,8vw,96px) 0;
}
.ornament::before,
.ornament::after {
  content: '';
  width: 60px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.ornament__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ─── Fade Animations ────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.fade-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Stagger children */
.stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ─── Utility ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.center { text-align: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }  .mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; } .mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; } .mt-56 { margin-top: 56px; } .mt-64 { margin-top: 64px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 8px; } .mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; } .mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* ─── Section divider gradient ───────────────────────────── */
.section-divider {
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cream) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}
.section-divider--reverse {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
}

/* ─── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-layout    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .audience-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav__links  { display: none; }
  .nav__cta    { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .stat-bar__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; }
  .footer__inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-strip__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CAVALIER CONSULTING — Visual Enhancement Layer v4.1
   Premium transitions, animations, engagement improvements
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Enhanced Section Transitions ──────────────────────── */
.section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Divider accent lines between sections */
.section--cream::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ─── Hero Enhancements ──────────────────────────────────── */
.hero--dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient overlay */
.hero--dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(28,58,95,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: hero-pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle moving particles effect */
.hero--dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(184,148,74,0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(74,124,111,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  animation: hero-shift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero--dark .container, .hero--dark > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

@keyframes hero-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes hero-shift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0); }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 10px); }
}

/* Page hero on inner pages */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(15,35,64,0.15));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── Gold Accent Line on Headlines ─────────────────────── */
.section-header h2::after,
.section-header h3::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}
.section-header:hover h2::after,
.section-header:hover h3::after {
  width: 80px;
}

/* Remove duplicate .rule if section-header already handles it */
.section-header .rule { display: none; }

/* ─── Card Hover Enhancements ────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), 
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
              border-color 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,35,64,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(184,148,74,0.3) !important;
}

/* Card icon glow on hover */
.service-card:hover .card-icon,
.service-card:hover [class*="icon"] {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ─── Stat Counter Animation ─────────────────────────────── */
.stat-item {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

.stat-item strong {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.stat-item strong::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover strong::after { width: 100%; }

/* ─── Button Enhancements ────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.5s ease, height 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

/* Gold button specific */
.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,148,74,0.25);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(184,148,74,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─── Scroll Reveal Animations ───────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), 
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), 
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), 
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Staggered children */
.stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ─── Navigation Enhancement ─────────────────────────────── */
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover::after,
.nav__links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.nav__links a.active::after {
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ─── Quote/Testimonial Enhancement ─────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15,35,64,0.1);
}

/* ─── Blog Card Enhancement ──────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), 
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,35,64,0.13);
}

.blog-card__img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
}
.blog-card__img-wrap img,
.blog-card__img-wrap .blog-img-placeholder {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img-wrap img,
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img-wrap .blog-img-placeholder {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ─── CTA Strip Enhancement ──────────────────────────────── */
.cta-strip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(184,148,74,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cta-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cta-glow {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(15%); }
}

/* ─── Gold Horizontal Rule ───────────────────────────────── */
.rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  display: block;
}

/* ─── Locations Card ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.location-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,35,64,0.1);
}

/* ─── Focus Outline for Accessibility ───────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ─── Loading Skeleton ───────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -468px 0; }
  100% { background-position: 468px 0; }
}
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream-mid) 25%, var(--cream-dark) 50%, var(--cream-mid) 75%);
  background-size: 468px 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.4s linear infinite;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ─── Mobile Improvements ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section: clamp(64px, 10vw, 96px);
  }
  
  .hero--dark h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem) !important;
  }
  
  .stat-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
  }
  
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .blog-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ─── Smooth page entry ───────────────────────────────────── */
body {
  animation: page-in 0.4s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes page-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ─── Gold Border Accent on Feature Items ────────────────── */
.feature-item {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.feature-item:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ─── Premium headings size increase ─────────────────────── */
.hero--dark h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem) !important;
}

.page-hero__inner h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) !important;
}

/* ─── Video/Image Hero Overlay ────────────────────────────── */
.hero-media-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.18;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: saturate(0.4) contrast(1.1);
}

/* ─── Adobe Stock Badge ───────────────────────────────────── */
.stock-ref {
  display: none; /* internal reference only */
}

/* ─── Enhanced Eyebrow Label ─────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ─── Tag/Badge Components ────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,148,74,0.35);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(184,148,74,0.07);
}
.badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ─── Scrollbar Styling ───────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--cream); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--slate); border-radius: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--navy); }

/* ─── Print Styles ────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print {
  .announce, .nav, .cta-strip, #footer-slot { display: none; }
  .hero--dark { background: var(--navy) !important; -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact; }
}