@font-face {
  font-family: 'Fraunces';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 300 900;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/fraunces-normal-latin.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Fraunces';
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300 900;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/fraunces-italic-latin.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 300 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-normal-latin.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}

:root {
  --ink: #0d0d0d;
  --ink-soft: #1a1a1a;
  --ink-muted: #4a4540;
  --gold: #C8960C;
  --gold-soft: #d4a82c;
  --ember: #D45A1A;
  --ember-soft: #e07640;
  --cream: #faf8f3;
  --cream-2: #f4eee3;
  --line: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.18);
  --paper: #ffffff;
  --shadow-soft: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 130px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.serif { font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.wrap-narrow { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
section { padding: 80px 0; }

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.nav-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(250, 248, 243, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 14px 24px;
}
.nav-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-logo img { height: 38px; width: auto; }
.nav-logo-text { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.nav-logo-text .ac { color: var(--ember); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: color 0.2s; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ember); }
.nav-cta { background: var(--ink); color: #fff !important; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--ember); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .nav-links { display: none; } }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #1a1310 50%, #2a1908 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 25px 0 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 90, 26, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -300px; left: -200px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 150, 12, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.hero-left { position: relative; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before, .hero-eyebrow::after {
  content: '·'; opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero h1 .ac { color: var(--ember); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-role {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.firm-logos {
  margin: 8px 0 16px;
}
.firm-logos img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.august-2012-desc{font-size: 14px !important;color: rgb(117, 117, 117);font-weight: 600;}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .firm-logos { text-align: center; }
  .firm-logos img { max-width: 240px; }
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 22px; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.hero-stat-num { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ember); line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
.hero-stat-lbl { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.hero-mission {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 580px;
  text-align: justify;
}
.hero-mission .quote { color: var(--gold-soft); font-style: italic; font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; }
.hero-soft-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.hero-soft-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.hero-soft-link:hover {
  background: var(--ember);
  border-color: var(--ember);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero right column - founder photo + award badges */
.hero-right { position: relative; }
.hero-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,90,26,0.15), rgba(200,150,12,0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-award-strip {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-award {
  flex: 1; min-width: 70px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-award-yr { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--gold-soft); line-height: 1; }
.hero-award-lbl { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-right { order: -1; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 4px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 18px; }
  .hero-left{ text-align: center;}
  .hero-stats{ gap: 8px 14px;}
  .hero-soft-link{ padding: 11px 9px;}
  .hero{ padding-bottom: 40px;}
  .award-strip-thumb{ overflow: visible; height: initial !important;}
  .award-strip-thumb img{ object-fit: inherit;}
  .ov-body{ text-align: center;}
  .journey{ text-align: center;}
  .j-year .yr-loc{ text-align: left;}
  .edu{ text-align: center;}
  .brands{ text-align: center;}
  .brand-logo-row{ display:  inherit !important;}
  .j-year{ font-size: 20px !important;}
  .frameworks{ text-align: center;}
  .spotlight{ text-align: center;}
  .spotlight-quote{ text-align: left;}
  .awards{ text-align: center;}
  .partnerships{ text-align: center;}
  .clients{ text-align: center;}
  .speaking{ text-align: center;}
  

}

/* ===== SECTION HEADERS ===== */
.sec-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ember);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sec-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--ember); }
.sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.sec-title .ac { color: var(--ember); font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; }
.sec-intro {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* ===== KEY STATS STRIP ===== */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.stat-tile { text-align: center; padding: 0 8px; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-num .acc { color: var(--ember); }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 10px; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ===== JOURNEY ARC ===== */
.journey { background: var(--cream); }
.journey-timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 40px; }
.journey-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ember) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--ember) 100%);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.j-item { position: relative; padding: 0 0 36px 0; }
.j-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -34px; top: 10px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ember);
  border: 3px solid var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--ember);
}
.j-year { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.j-year .yr-loc { font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 500; margin-left: 8px; }
.j-content { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.j-content p { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.j-content strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.j-content em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ember); }

.mission-line {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ember);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.mission-line p {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.mission-line .sig { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ember); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ===== EDUCATION ===== */
.edu { background: var(--paper); }
.edu-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.edu-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.edu-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.edu-degree { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.edu-spec { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ember); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.edu-institution { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.edu-institution strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }

.phd-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #1a1310 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.phd-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,90,26,0.18), transparent 70%);
}
.phd-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--ember); color: #fff; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.phd-title { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 26px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; }
.phd-status { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.phd-research { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); position: relative; max-width: 720px; }
.phd-research strong { color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .edu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== THREE BRANDS ===== */
.brands { background: var(--cream-2); }
.brands-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.brand-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}
.brand-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--ember); }
.brand-logo-row { height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.brand-logo-row img { max-height: 44px; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-glint-mark {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.brand-glint-mark .ac { color: var(--ember); }
.brand-gda-mark {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand-gda-mark .gda { color: #B22222; }
.brand-dk-mark {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ember);
}
.brand-tag { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.brand-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ink); }
.brand-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; min-height: 84px; }
.brand-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ember); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.brand-link::after { content: '→'; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .brands-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== FRAMEWORKS ===== */
.frameworks { background: var(--paper); }
.fw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.fw-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 28px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ember);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.fw-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 24px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--ember);
  opacity: 0.18;
  line-height: 1;
}
.fw-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.fw-desc { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.fw-desc strong { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .fw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT (DesignRush) ===== */
.spotlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8f3 0%, #f4eee3 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.spotlight-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.spotlight-content .sec-eyebrow { color: #B22222; }
.spotlight-content .sec-eyebrow::before { background: #B22222; }
.spotlight-quote {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ember);
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
}
.spotlight-attr { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.spotlight-attr a { color: var(--ember); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
.spotlight-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.spotlight-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.spotlight-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.85);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.menulinkmob{ display:  none;}  
.spotlight-badge .acc { color: var(--gold-soft);



}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

/* ===== AWARDS WALL ===== */
.awards { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.awards .sec-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.awards .sec-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); }
.awards .sec-title { color: #fff; }
.awards .sec-title .ac { color: var(--ember); }
.awards .sec-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.awards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.award-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.award-card:hover {
  background: rgba(212,90,26,0.08);
  border-color: var(--ember);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.award-year {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.award-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.award-by { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.55; }
.award-by strong { color: var(--gold-soft); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== PARTNERSHIPS ===== */
.partnerships { background: var(--cream); }
.partners-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.partner-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.partner-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.partner-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.partner-role { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ember); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ===== AWARD STRIP. Cycle 3 (Compact horizontal proof bar near top) ===== */
.award-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf8f3 0%, #f4eee3 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 64px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.award-strip-eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ember);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.award-strip-eyebrow::before, .award-strip-eyebrow::after {
  content: '·';
  margin: 0 10px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.award-strip-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.award-strip-title .ac { color: var(--ember); font-style: italic; }
.award-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.award-strip-item {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 16px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.award-strip-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.award-strip-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--ember);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 90, 26, 0.10);
}
.award-strip-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.award-strip-year {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ember);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.award-strip-name {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.award-strip-by {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.award-strip-by strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.award-strip-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.award-strip-bottom a {
  color: var(--ember);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
}
.award-strip-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Mobile: 2-column grid so all awards are visible (no horizontal scroll) */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .award-strip { padding: 44px 0 50px; }
  .award-strip-title { padding: 0 18px; }
  .award-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 4px 18px 20px;
  }
  .award-strip-item {
    padding: 22px 14px 18px;
  }
  .award-strip-name { font-size: 15px; }
  .award-strip-bottom { font-size: 13px; margin-top: 18px; padding: 0 18px; }
}

/* ===== CLIENT LOGOS + TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.clients { background: var(--paper); }
.clients-text-grid { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.client-cats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.cat-tile {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cat-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ember); letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cat-clients { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-soft); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .client-cats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .client-cats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.tst-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.tst-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.tst-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px; left: 18px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 64px;
  color: var(--ember);
  opacity: 0.18;
  line-height: 1;
}
.tst-text { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 16px; padding-top: 18px; }
.tst-author { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.tst-author-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ember); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .tst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.justdial-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8f3 0%, #f4eee3 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.justdial-strip .stat-num { font-size: 30px; color: var(--ember); }
.justdial-strip .desc { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ===== SPEAKING & PRESS ===== */
.speaking { background: var(--cream-2); }
.speaking-timeline { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sp-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sp-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sp-date {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ember);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.sp-body h4 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sp-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.sp-body a { color: var(--ember); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ember); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .sp-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; } }

/* ===== PRASAD SIR QUOTE BLOCK ===== */
.teacher-quote {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 44px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ember);
}
.teacher-quote::before {
  content: '✻';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--ember);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.teacher-quote-text {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.teacher-quote-attr {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.teacher-quote-attr strong { color: var(--ember); font-weight: 700; }
.teacher-quote-reflect {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-strong);
}

/* ===== WRITING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ===== */
.writing { background: var(--paper); }
.writing-group { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.writing-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.writing-group-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ember);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.writing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.write-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.write-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.write-date { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.write-title { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.write-link { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ember); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .writing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== MD INSIGHTS PULL QUOTES ===== */
.md-insights { background: var(--cream); }
.insight-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.insight-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--ember);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.insight-text {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.insight-source { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--ember); text-transform: uppercase; }
.insight-source a { color: var(--ember); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ember); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .insight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== GDA SECTION ===== */
.gda-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4eee3 0%, #faf8f3 100%);
}
.gda-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 48px 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.gda-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.06), transparent 70%);
}
.gda-tag { display: inline-block; background: #B22222; color: #fff; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.gda-headline { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.2; max-width: 740px; }
.gda-body { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 740px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.gda-body strong { color: var(--ink); }
.gda-body em { color: #B22222; font-style: italic; }
.gda-cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.gda-cta {
  background: #B22222;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.gda-cta:hover { background: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.gda-cta.outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #B22222;
  border: 1.5px solid #B22222;
}
.gda-cta.outline:hover { background: #B22222; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .gda-card { padding: 36px 20px; }
.gda-cta{ padding: 14px 12px; display:  inline-block; margin: 5px 0;}
.gda-cta-row{ gap: 5px; text-align: center; display:  initial;}
.gsr{ text-align: center;}
.gsr-act-item{ text-align: left;}
.faq{ text-align: center;}
.faq-item summary{ text-align: left;}
.pathways{ text-align: center;}
.contact{ text-align: center;}
.disc-card{ text-align: center; padding: 38px 20px;}
.gsr-pillar{ padding: 32px 20px;}
.path-actions{ text-align: center; display: inherit !important;}
.foot-logo{ text-align: center;}
.foot-tagline{ text-align: center;}
.foot-bottom{ text-align: center;}
.hero-connect{ display:  inherit !important;}
.overview{ padding: 20px 0 !important;}
section{ padding: 35px 0;}
.phd-card{ padding: 32px 20px;}
.sp-photo-fallback{ font-size: 22px;}
.path-card{ padding: 32px 20px !important;}
.form-wrap{ padding: 32px 0 !important;}

}

/* ===== GSR SECTION ===== */
.gsr { background: var(--paper); }
.gsr-intro p {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.gsr-intro p strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.gsr-intro p em { color: var(--ember); font-style: italic; }
.gsr-pillar {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ember);
}
.gsr-pillar h4 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.gsr-activity-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px 28px; margin-top: 10px; }
.gsr-act-item { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); padding-left: 22px; position: relative; }
.gsr-act-item::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 1px;
  color: var(--ember);
  font-size: 10px;
}
.gsr-quote {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ember);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-strong);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ===== GSR PHOTO GRID (Cycle 2 addition) — now a marquee slider ===== */
.gsr-slider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.gsr-photo-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 4px 2px;
  scrollbar-width: none;         /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none;      /* IE/Edge */
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.gsr-photo-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; } /* Chrome/Safari */
.gsr-photo {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 28px) / 3); /* 3 cards visible on desktop */
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,90,26,0.10), rgba(200,150,12,0.06));
}
/* Slider arrows */
.gsr-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,13,13,0.28);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  opacity: 0.92;
}
.gsr-arrow:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13,13,13,0.35); }
.gsr-arrow:active { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96); }
.gsr-arrow-prev { left: -8px; }
.gsr-arrow-next { right: -8px; }
.gsr-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.gsr-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.gsr-photo-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.gsr-photo-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 18px 14px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,13,13,0.85), transparent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gsr-photo { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 14px) / 2); } /* 2 cards on tablet */
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .gsr-photo-grid { gap: 12px; }
  .gsr-photo { flex: 0 0 82%; } /* ~1 card + peek on mobile */
  .gsr-arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 22px; }
  .gsr-arrow-prev { left: -4px; }
  .gsr-arrow-next { right: -4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) { .gsr-activity-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq { background: var(--cream); }
.faq-list { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--ember); }
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ember);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '-'; }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 26px 24px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.faq-answer strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* ===== CONTACT PATHWAYS (Multi-audience CTAs) ===== */
.pathways { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.pathways .sec-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.pathways .sec-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); }
.pathways .sec-title { color: #fff; }
.pathways .sec-title .ac { color: var(--ember); }
.pathways .sec-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.path-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.path-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.path-card:hover { background: rgba(212,90,26,0.08); border-color: var(--ember); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.path-icon { margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 0; }
.path-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke: var(--ember); }
.path-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.path-for { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.path-msg { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.path-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.path-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.path-btn:hover { background: var(--ember); border-color: var(--ember); }
.path-btn.primary { background: var(--ember); border-color: var(--ember); }
.path-btn.primary:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .path-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== ENQUIRY FORM ===== */
.form-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 42px 44px;
}
.form-wrap h3 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 24px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.form-wrap > p { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-field label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--ember);
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-checkbox { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 4px; }
.form-checkbox input { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.form-submit {
  background: var(--ember);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 16px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.form-submit.is-loading {
  cursor: wait;
  opacity: 0.82;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.form-submit.is-loading::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-right: 9px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  vertical-align: -2px;
  animation: enquirySpinner 0.7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes enquirySpinner { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-wrap { padding: 32px 26px; }
}

/* ===== CONTACT DETAILS ===== */
.contact { background: var(--cream); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.contact-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-card h4 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-card .label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.contact-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.contact-channels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.channel-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.channel-tag { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.channel-name { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.channel-detail { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.channel-detail a { color: var(--ember); text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.channel-detail a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-channels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== DISCLOSURE BLOCK ===== */
.disclosure { background: var(--paper); padding: 60px 0; }
.disc-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8f3 0%, #f4eee3 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 38px 42px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ember);
}
.disc-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.disc-card h4 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.disc-card p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.disc-card a { color: var(--ember); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
.disc-sig { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 18px; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.foot { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding: 64px 0 30px; }
.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.foot-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.foot-logo { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 26px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.foot-logo .ac { color: var(--ember); font-style: italic; }
.foot-tagline { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 360px; }
.foot-section h5 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold-soft); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.foot-section p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.foot-section a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.5px; display: block; padding: 4px 0; }
.foot-section a:hover { color: var(--ember); }
.foot-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
.foot-socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: #D45A1A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.foot-socials a:hover { background: var(--ember); }
.foot-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 22px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 28px; }
  .foot-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .foot-tagline { font-size: 13px; }
  .foot { padding: 44px 0 24px; }
}

/* ===== UTILITIES ===== */
.lead-line {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ember);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-left > * { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out backwards; }
.hero-left > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hero-left > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hero-left > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.hero-left > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.hero-left > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.hero-left > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hero-right { animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease-out 0.35s backwards; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ===== TAB NAVIGATION (Cycle 2) ===== */
.tab-nav {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.tab-nav.sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.tab-nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.tab-list {
  display: inline-block;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.tab-list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.tab-item { flex-shrink: 0; display:  inherit; }
.nav-burger{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);flex-shrink:0}
.nav-burger svg{width:22px;height:22px}
/* Top-right section menu (mobile) */
.top-burger{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}
.top-burger svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.top-menu{display:none}
.top-menu-label{display:none}
.gsr-cta-wrap{text-align:center;margin:34px 0 6px}
.gsr-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--ember);color:#fff;padding:13px 28px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s}
.gsr-cta:hover{background:var(--gold)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .tab-nav{display:none}
  .top-burger{display:inline-flex}
  .top-menu{flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 0 12px}
  .top-menu-group{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .top-menu-label{display:block;padding:14px 24px 6px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--ember);text-transform:uppercase}
  .top-menu a{padding:11px 24px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .top-menu-group:last-child a:last-child{border-bottom:none}
  .nav-bar.open .top-menu{display:flex}
}
/* Hero connect group + enquire */
.hero-connect{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 14px}
.hero-connect-label{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:13px;color:var(--gold-soft);letter-spacing:.04em}
.hero-enquire{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:var(--ember);color:#fff;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700}
.hero-enquire svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.hero-enquire:hover{background:var(--gold)}
/* Overview index */
.overview{background:var(--cream);padding:62px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.ov-head{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 38px;padding:0 24px}
.ov-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
@media (min-width:1280px){.ov-grid{gap:20px}}
.ov-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .25s,border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.ov-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
.ov-media{height:150px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ov-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.ov-graphic.ov-g1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b5532e,#7c2d12)}
.ov-graphic.ov-g2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f2d45,#0f1828)}
.ov-graphic.ov-g3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c69a3e,#8a6d24)}
.ov-ico-lg svg{width:48px;height:48px;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.ov-body{padding:18px 18px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.ov-ico{color:var(--ember)}
.ov-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.ov-title{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:800;font-size:18px;color:var(--ink)}
.ov-desc{font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-muted)}
@media (max-width:880px){.ov-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .ov-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px}
  .ov-media{height:104px}
  .ov-body{padding:12px 12px 14px;gap:5px}
  .ov-title{font-size:15px}
  .ov-desc{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.5}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .tab-nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
  .tab-eyebrow{margin:0}
  .nav-burger{display:inline-flex}
  .tab-list{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.07);padding:8px;display:none;max-height:72vh;overflow-y:auto}
  .tab-nav.open .tab-list{display:flex}
  .tab-item{width:100%}
  .tab-link{width:100%;border-radius:8px}
  .foot-tagline{max-width: 100%;}
  .foot-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
}
.foot-bottom{text-align: center;}
}
.tab-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.tab-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ember);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.tab-link:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tab-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(0.6);
}
.tab-link.active {
  color: var(--ember);
}
.tab-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: var(--ember);
}
.tab-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ember);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.tab-eyebrow::before, .tab-eyebrow::after {
  content: '·';
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin: 0 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .tab-link { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .tab-link::after { left: 14px; right: 14px; }
}

/* ===== AWARD CARD WITH PHOTO (Cycle 2 upgrade) ===== */
.award-card.with-photo {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.award-photo-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,90,26,0.18), rgba(200,150,12,0.10));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.award-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.award-photo-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
}
.award-card-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
}
.award-video-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.78);
  color: #fff;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.award-video-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ember);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL WITH FACE PHOTO (Cycle 2 upgrade) ===== */
.tst-card.with-photo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tst-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.tst-author-photo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--ember);
  background: var(--cream-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tst-author-photo-fallback {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tst-author-meta {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* ===== SPEAKING WITH PHOTO (Cycle 2 upgrade) ===== */
.sp-item.with-photo {
  grid-template-columns: 110px 130px 1fr;
}
.sp-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,90,26,0.10), rgba(200,150,12,0.06));
  position: relative;
}
.sp-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.sp-photo-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--ember);
  opacity: 0.5;
  line-height: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sp-item.with-photo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .sp-photo { max-width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/3; }
  .teacher-quote{ padding: 48px 20px;}
  .md-insights{ text-align: center;}
  .writing{ text-align: center;}
}

/* ===== CLIENT LOGO ROW (Cycle 2 addition) ===== */
.client-logo-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.client-logo {
  height: 82px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.client-logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.client-logo img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.client-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 0px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .client-logo-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .client-logo-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; padding: 22px 18px; }
  .client-logo { height: 44px; }
  .client-logo-text { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* (Old GSR grid CSS removed — the marquee slider block above now controls this section) */

/* ===== INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP CARD VISUAL UPGRADE ===== */
.partner-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.partner-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.partner-tier {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212,90,26,0.08);
  color: var(--ember);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ===== INDLAS SCREENSHOT FALLBACK STYLING ===== */
.spotlight-visual .indlas-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D45A1A 0%, #C8960C 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px;
}
.spotlight-visual .indlas-fallback .if-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.spotlight-visual .indlas-fallback .if-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ===== SCROLL TO TOP (Cycle 2 addition) ===== */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--ember);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,90,26,0.40);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 90;
}
.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.scroll-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.foot-socialss {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.foot-socialss{margin-left: 20px;}
.foot-socialss a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #D45A1A;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0;
}
  .tabpanel{display:block}
  .tabpanel.active{display:block}
  @keyframes fadeTab{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .tab-nav{position:sticky;top:64px;z-index:60}
  .sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);border:0}
  .mobile-cta{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:200;display:none;gap:10px;padding:10px 12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 -4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.16)}
  .mobile-cta a{flex:1;text-align:center;padding:13px;border-radius:11px;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:.3px}
  .mobile-cta .call{background:#16243d;color:#fff}
  .mobile-cta .wa{background:#25D366;color:#053} 
  @media(max-width:760px){.mobile-cta{display:none}}

  /* Journey app-cards */
  .j-hint{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.4px;color:var(--ink-muted);font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 14px}
  .j-hint span{color:var(--ember)}
  .journey-timeline{padding-left:0}
  .journey-timeline::before{display:none}
  details.j-card{position:relative;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;margin:10px 0;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
  details.j-card[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border-color:rgba(212,90,26,.35)}
  summary.j-year{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin:0;padding:15px 16px;transition:background .15s ease}
  summary.j-year::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
  summary.j-year::marker{content:""}
  summary.j-year:hover{background:var(--cream)}
  summary.j-year:active{background:var(--cream-2)}
  .j-arrow{margin-left:auto;flex:none;font-size:24px;line-height:1;color:var(--ember);transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}
  details.j-card[open] .j-arrow{transform:rotate(90deg)}
  details.j-card:not([open]) .j-arrow{animation:arrNudge 1.1s ease-in-out 2}
  @keyframes arrNudge{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(3px)}}
  details.j-card .j-content{padding:0 16px 16px}
  details.j-card[open] .j-content{animation:jReveal .3s ease}
  @keyframes jReveal{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

  /* flat tab icons */
  .tab-link{flex-direction:column;gap:5px;text-align:center;padding:9px 15px 7px;line-height:1}
  .tab-ico{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:inherit}
  .tab-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px;display:block}
  .tab-txt{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.05;white-space:nowrap}
  .tab-link.active{color:var(--ember)}
  /* award strip thumbnails */
  .award-strip-thumb{height:78px;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cream-2),#e9dcc6);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .award-strip-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
  .award-strip-thumb.noimg svg{width:30px;height:30px}
  .hero-internal-link{font-size: 16px;color: #d6d4d4;margin-bottom: 30px;}
  .hero-internal-link a{font-size: 16px;color: #d6d4d4;text-decoration: none;}