/* ========================================
   BENCHMARK LEAD CONSULTANTS — Website Styles
   Brand Guidelines V1.0 — March 2026
   ======================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand Palette — from Corporate Brand Guidelines */
    --deep-navy: #1B3A5C;
    --steel-blue: #2C5A8C;
    --antique-gold: #C8A24E;
    --gold-light: #D4B96A;
    --warm-ivory: #F7F4EE;
    --parchment: #E8DCC8;
    --pure-white: #FFFFFF;

    /* Functional aliases */
    --color-primary: var(--deep-navy);
    --color-primary-light: var(--steel-blue);
    --color-primary-dark: #0F2440;
    --color-accent: var(--antique-gold);
    --color-accent-light: var(--gold-light);
    --color-bg: var(--warm-ivory);
    --color-bg-white: var(--pure-white);

    /* Neutrals */
    --color-text: #555;
    --color-text-light: #888;
    --color-text-dark: var(--deep-navy);
    --color-border: var(--parchment);

    /* Typography — Brand Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --font-body: 'Raleway', sans-serif;

    /* Sizing */
    --container-max: 1320px;
    --container-narrow: 800px;
    --section-padding: 4.5rem 0;
    --border-radius: 12px;
    --transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* ========== RESET & BASE ========== */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 80px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 400;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500; }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; }

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

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

/* Justify longer body paragraphs and list items in wide content areas */
.about-content p,
.service-content p,
.service-content li,
.sector-detail-content p,
.contact-info > p,
.hero-subtitle,
.associates-content p,
.credentials-note p,
.role-card p,
.apply-info p {
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Keep expert quotes left-aligned (italic + justify looks poor) */
.expert-quote {
    text-align: left !important;
}

/* Section headers stay centred */
.section-header p {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Narrow cards: left-align to avoid stretched word gaps */
.why-card p,
.approach-card p,
.benefit-card p,
.step-card p,
.service-card p,
.sector-card p,
.deliverable-card li,
.related-card p,
.service-link-card p {
    text-align: left;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: var(--container-narrow);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ========== SECTION LABELS (Brand: Raleway 10px, uppercase, gold) ========== */

.section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.section-header .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-header p {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ========== DECORATIVE RULE (brand centred dot motif) ========== */

.brand-rule {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.brand-rule .rule-line {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.brand-rule .rule-dot {
    display: block;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ========== BUTTONS ========== */

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ========== HEADER ========== */

.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.08);
}

.site-header .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}

.logo-wordmark {
    width: 220px;
    height: auto;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -1rem;
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-transform: none;
}

.nav-dropdown a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

/* ========== HERO — Homepage (full height, Palette 2: White on Navy) ========== */

.hero {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 12rem 0 8rem;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(44,90,140,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(200,162,78,0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 760px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero h1 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero-roles {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ========== INNER PAGE HERO (shorter, used on service/about/sector pages) ========== */

.page-hero {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 10rem 0 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(44,90,140,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(200,162,78,0.015) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.page-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero-content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.page-hero .lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.65;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.page-hero .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--color-accent); }
.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 0.5rem; }

/* ========== TRUSTED BY ========== */

.trusted-by {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trusted-by .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.trusted-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.trusted-logos .logo-placeholder {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.trusted-logos a.logo-placeholder:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(200, 162, 78, 0.05);
}

/* Project ticker (scrolling project references) */
.project-ticker-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.project-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: tickerScroll 45s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-divider {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 0 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-clause {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ========== SERVICES OVERVIEW (homepage) ========== */

.services {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.08);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    flex: 1;
}

.service-card .card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.service-card .card-link:hover {
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* ========== WHY BENCHMARK (homepage differentiators) ========== */

.why-benchmark {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.why-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.expert-quote {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(200, 162, 78, 0.04);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.expert-quote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ========== SECTOR SELECTOR (homepage CTA) ========== */

.sectors-selector {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sectors-selector::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(44,90,140,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.sectors-selector .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sectors-selector .section-header h2 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.sectors-selector .section-header p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.sectors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sector-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.sector-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.sector-card .sector-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sector-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sector-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.55;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.sector-card .card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.sector-card:hover .card-link {
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* ========== CREDENTIALS BAR ========== */

.credentials {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.credentials-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.credential-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.credential-item .cred-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.credential-item .cred-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    max-width: 200px;
}

.credential-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.credentials-note {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.credentials-note p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ========== ABOUT ========== */

.about {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.about-monogram {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.2);
}

.about-monogram svg {
    width: 160px;
}

.about-attributes {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.about-attributes span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ========== CTA BANNER (Palette 2: White on Navy) ========== */

.cta-banner {
    padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-monogram {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.cta-monogram .monogram-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cta-monogram .brand-rule {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-monogram .brand-rule .rule-line {
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.cta-monogram .brand-rule .rule-dot {
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-banner p {
    opacity: 0.6;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner .secondary-text {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ========== CONTACT ========== */

.contact {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.contact-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info > p {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-item svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item a,
.contact-item span {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.contact-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-detail-item h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-detail-item a,
.contact-detail-item address {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-style: normal;
}

.contact-micro {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-link-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Services links grid (contact page) */
.services-links {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

.services-link-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.service-link-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.service-link-card:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.06);
}

.service-link-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-link-card .card-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.label-hint {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.form-group input[type="file"] {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23888' fill='none' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-consent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.form-captcha {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.form-consent-note {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    accent-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    border: none;
}

/* ========== SERVICE PAGE CONTENT ========== */

.service-content {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.service-content .container-narrow h2 {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-content .container-narrow h3 {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.service-content .container-narrow p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.service-content .container-narrow ul,
.service-content .container-narrow ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.service-content .container-narrow li {
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.service-content .container-narrow li strong {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Deliverables grid */
.deliverables-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.deliverable-block {
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.deliverable-block h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.deliverable-block ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.deliverable-block li {
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.deliverable-block li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.75rem;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* FAQ section */
.faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(27,58,92,0.03);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border: none;
    background: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-question .faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 2rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-align: justify;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Related services links */
.related-services {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.related-card {
    display: block;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27,58,92,0.06);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.related-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.related-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== SECTORS PAGE ========== */

.sector-detail {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.sector-detail:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

.sector-detail:nth-child(odd) {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.sector-detail-content {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.sector-detail-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sector-detail-content p {
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sector-projects {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.sector-projects strong {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.sector-detail-content .expert-quote {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.sector-detail-content .btn {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ========== ABOUT PAGE ========== */

.about-story {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.story-image {
    padding-top: 2.2rem;
}

.story-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-content p {
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: justify;
}

.story-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.1);
    filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05) saturate(0.9);
}

.story-image-caption {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.story-image-caption strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-approach {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

.approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.approach-symbol {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.approach-icon svg {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
}

.approach-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.approach-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.approach-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ========== ROLE COMPARISON (CDM PD vs Adviser) ========== */

.role-comparison {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.role-card {
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.role-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.role-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.role-card ul {
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.table-scroll-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.role-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.role-comparison-table th {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.role-comparison-table td {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-text);
    vertical-align: top;
}

.role-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .role-comparison {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .role-comparison-table {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .role-comparison-table th,
    .role-comparison-table td {
        padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ========== MODAL POPUP ========== */

.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(14, 31, 51, 0.75);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.modal {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.modal-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-header p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ========== ASSOCIATE APPLICATION FORM ========== */

.associate-apply {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.apply-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.apply-info h2 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.apply-info p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.apply-info .cta-monogram {
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.apply-form-wrapper .contact-form {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.apply-form-wrapper .form-group label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.apply-form-wrapper .form-group input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: white;
}

.apply-form-wrapper .form-group input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.apply-form-wrapper .form-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.apply-form-wrapper .form-consent-note {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ========== ASSOCIATES PAGE ========== */

.associates-intro {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.associates-intro p {
    text-align: justify;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    counter-reset: step;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.step-card {
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    position: relative;
    counter-increment: step;
}

.step-card::before {
    content: counter(step);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.4;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.step-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-card {
    background: var(--warm-ivory);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.benefit-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 162, 78, 0.15);
}

.footer-logo {
    width: 200px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

.footer-accreditations {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-accreditations .accred-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-accreditations .accred-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-accreditations .accred-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-weight: 400;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-links h4 {
    color: var(--color-bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .main-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--color-bg-white);
        padding: 2rem;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: all var(--transition);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .main-nav.open {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
    }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .nav-dropdown {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 0 1rem;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .nav-dropdown a {
        padding: 0.4rem 0;
    }

    .logo-wordmark {
        width: 180px;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .page-hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 3rem;
    }

    .hero-roles {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .about-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-visual,
    .story-image {
        order: -1;
    }

    .about-monogram {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .about-monogram svg {
        width: 120px;
    }

    .stats-row {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .credentials-inner {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .credential-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .trusted-logos {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sectors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .deliverables-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .apply-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    /* Override justify text on mobile — prevents ugly word gaps on narrow screens */
    .about-content p,
    .service-content p,
    .service-content li,
    .sector-detail-content p,
    .contact-info > p,
    .associates-content p,
    .credentials-note p,
    .role-card p,
    .apply-info p,
    .benefit-card p,
    .step-card p,
    .faq-answer-inner,
    .story-content p {
        text-align: left;
    }

    /* Role comparison cards stack on mobile */
    .role-comparison {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* FAQ answer padding tighter on mobile */
    .faq-answer-inner {
        padding: 0 1rem 1rem;
    }

    /* Reduce section padding on mobile */
    section {
        padding-top: 3rem;
        padding-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    /* Further tighten on smallest screens */
    .role-comparison-table th,
    .role-comparison-table td {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-cta .btn,
    .btn-large {
        padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}