/* ============================================================
   BlaEx: Executive Risk Intelligence
   Design System v1.0
   Typography: Cormorant Garamond (display) + Lexend (body/UI)
   ============================================================ */

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

:root {
  /* Primary */
  --navy: #0F172A;
  --navy-hover: #1C2B45;
  /* Secondary */
  --slate: #334155;
  /* Signature accent */
  --purple: #6D4C8D;
  --purple-tint: #EEE9F2;
  /* Precision accent */
  --gold: #B89A5A;
  /* Backgrounds */
  --warm-white: #FAFAF8;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --light-blue-gray: #E8EDF3;
  --lavender: #EEE9F2;
  /* Text */
  --charcoal: #252A33;
  --text-secondary: #64748B;
  /* Borders */
  --border: #D8DEE7;

  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Lexend', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --max-width: 1200px;
  --nav-height: 76px;
  --transition: 0.22s ease;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
svg { height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--navy); }
p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.85; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 1rem; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; z-index: 10000; transition: top 0.2s; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; outline: 3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }
*:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--purple); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ===== NAV ===== */
#navbar { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; background: rgba(250,250,248,0.96); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); height: var(--nav-height); display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; gap: 2rem; }
.nav-logo { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.01em; white-space: nowrap; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-logo em { font-style: normal; color: var(--purple); }
.nav-logo-image { height: 32px; width: auto; max-width: 160px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.nav-logo-fallback { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-logo-fallback[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-logo-image { height: 26px; max-width: 130px; }
}
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate); transition: color var(--transition); padding: 0.25rem 0; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy); border-bottom-color: var(--purple); }
.nav-briefing-btn { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white) !important; padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem !important; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 0.72rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.1em !important; white-space: nowrap; transition: background var(--transition); border-bottom: none !important; }
.nav-briefing-btn:hover { background: var(--navy-hover); }
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--border); cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 100%; height: 1.5px; background: var(--navy); transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s; }
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-primary { display: inline-block; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; border: 2px solid var(--navy); cursor: pointer; border-radius: 2px; transition: background var(--transition); }
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus-visible { background: var(--navy-hover); border-color: var(--navy-hover); }
.btn-secondary { display: inline-block; background: transparent; color: var(--navy); padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; border: 2px solid var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.btn-secondary:hover, .btn-secondary:focus-visible { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-on-dark.btn-secondary { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn-on-dark.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: var(--white); }

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.section-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }
.section-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.section-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 1.75rem; height: 1px; background: var(--purple); flex-shrink: 0; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.14; }
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--purple); }
.divider { width: 3rem; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 1.4rem 0; }
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4.5rem; align-items: start; }
.two-col-center { align-items: center; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.text-center .section-label::before { display: none; }
.text-center .divider { margin: 1.4rem auto; }
.section-pad { padding: 6rem 5%; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 3.5rem 5%; }
.bg-alt { background: var(--light-blue-gray); }
.bg-lavender { background: var(--lavender); }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--warm-white); }
.bg-navy h1, .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.bg-navy p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); }
.bg-navy .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.bg-navy .section-label::before { background: var(--gold); }

.lede { font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--slate); max-width: 62ch; }
p.body-text { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 1.15em; max-width: 68ch; }

/* ===== REVEAL ===== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ===== PAGE HERO ===== */
.page-hero { padding: 3rem 5% 2.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.page-hero-inner { max-width: 840px; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; color: var(--purple); }
.page-hero .lede { margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* ===== HOME HERO ===== */
.home-hero { padding: 4.5rem 5% 3.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.home-hero-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero-label::before { content: ''; width: 1.75rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.home-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; color: var(--white); }
.home-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.08rem; color: rgba(250,250,248,0.85); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ===== AUTHORITY STRIP ===== */
.authority-strip { background: var(--navy); padding: 1.25rem 5% 2.25rem; }
.authority-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.authority-inner p { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-weight: 400; }
.authority-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ===== PULL QUOTE ===== */
.pull-quote { border-left: 3px solid var(--purple); padding: 1.75rem 2rem; background: var(--lavender); }
.pull-quote blockquote { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem); font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.pull-quote cite { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; }

/* ===== PILLARS / DYNAMICS ===== */
.pillars-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.pillar-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 2rem 1.75rem; background: var(--white); position: relative; transition: border-color var(--transition); }
.pillar-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--purple); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.pillar-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pillar-card:hover { border-color: var(--purple); }
.pillar-label { display: block; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.pillar-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.pillar-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== PROCESS STEPS (method sequence) ===== */
.process-steps { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; margin-top: 2rem; }
.process-step { flex: 1 1 18%; min-width: 150px; padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--purple); position: relative; }
.process-step:not(:last-child)::after { content: '→'; position: absolute; right: -0.9rem; top: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.process-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== CARDS ===== */
.card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 2.25rem; transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); }
.card:hover { border-color: var(--purple); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.06); }
.card-tag { font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; display: block; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ===== INSTRUMENT / METHOD BLOCKS ===== */
.instrument-block { border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 2.25rem; background: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.instrument-block .instrument-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.instrument-block .instrument-tag { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; display: block; }
.instrument-block p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.instrument-block .instrument-q { font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; color: var(--purple); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 0.75rem; }

/* ===== ENGAGEMENT PATHWAYS ===== */
.engagement-block { padding: 2.75rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.engagement-block.featured { border-color: var(--purple); background: var(--lavender); }
.engagement-block h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.engagement-formats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 1.25rem 0; }
.engagement-formats li { padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }
.engagement-formats li::before { content: ''; width: 1.25rem; height: 1px; background: var(--purple); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== OUTCOMES LIST ===== */
.outcomes-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.outcomes-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; padding: 1rem; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); transition: border-color var(--transition); }
.outcomes-list li:hover { border-color: var(--purple); }
.outcomes-list li::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 1.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--purple); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.65em; }

/* ===== ABOUT / FOUNDER ===== */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 4.5rem; align-items: start; }
.founder-portrait-wrap { position: relative; }
.founder-portrait-wrap::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1.25rem; right: -1.25rem; width: 55%; height: 55%; background: var(--lavender); z-index: 0; }
.founder-portrait, .portrait-placeholder { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.founder-portrait { object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.portrait-placeholder { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1C2B45 0%, #0F172A 100%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.portrait-placeholder p { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.credential-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.credential-list li { padding: 0.75rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate); }
.credential-list li strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== INSIGHTS ===== */
.insight-category-label { font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; display: block; }
.insight-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 3rem; background: var(--white); }
.insight-feature h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem; }
.insight-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.insight-visual-block { aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.insight-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--white); padding: 2rem; transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); }
.insight-card:hover { border-color: var(--purple); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.06); }
.insight-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.65rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.insight-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.insight-cat-heading { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: 0.75rem; margin: 3rem 0 2rem; }
.insight-cat-heading:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }

/* ===== ARTICLE TEMPLATE ===== */
.article-masthead { background: var(--navy); padding: 4.5rem 5% 3.5rem; }
.article-masthead-inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.article-masthead h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; }
.article-byline { margin-top: 1.75rem; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.article-body { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 3.5rem 5%; }
.article-body p { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: var(--charcoal); }
.article-body .lead { font-size: 1.22rem; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 400; }
.related-articles { background: var(--light-blue-gray); padding: 3.5rem 5%; }

/* ===== FORMS ===== */
.form-wrap { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 3rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.form-group .req { color: var(--purple); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; background: var(--warm-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--charcoal); padding: 0.875rem 1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 300; outline: none; transition: border-color var(--transition); border-radius: 2px; appearance: none; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--purple); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(109,76,141,0.12); }
.form-group textarea { height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-group select { cursor: pointer; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%230F172A' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right: 2.5rem; }
.form-checkbox { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-checkbox input { width: auto; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.form-checkbox label { text-transform: none; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: normal; font-weight: 400; color: var(--slate); }
.form-submit { width: 100%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--navy); padding: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 2px; transition: background var(--transition); }
.form-submit:hover, .form-submit:focus-visible { background: var(--navy-hover); }
.form-success { display: none; background: #EAF2EE; border: 1px solid #1D6F3B; color: #1D6F3B; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.form-success.visible { display: block; }
.form-loading { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 1rem; }
.form-error { background: #FBEAEA; border: 1px solid #B3261E; color: #7A1C17; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== CTA BLOCK ===== */
.cta-block { background: var(--navy); padding: 5rem 5%; text-align: center; }
.cta-block .section-label { color: var(--gold); justify-content: center; }
.cta-block .section-label::before { display: none; }
.cta-block h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.cta-block p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 2.25rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.cta-block .btn-primary { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--white); }
.cta-block .btn-primary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer { background: var(--navy); padding: 3.5rem 5% 2rem; }
.footer-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-logo { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.footer-logo-image { height: 30px; width: auto; max-width: 170px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.footer-logo-fallback { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.footer-logo-fallback[hidden] { display: none; }
.footer-logo-fallback em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 260px; }
.footer-nav-group h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-nav-group ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.footer-nav-group a { font-size: 0.86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-nav-group a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ===== SIGNAL FIELD (signature diagram) styling hooks ===== */
.signal-field-wrap { position: relative; }
.signal-node { transition: opacity 0.7s ease, fill 0.7s ease; }
.signal-node.dim { opacity: 0.22; fill: #64748B; }
.signal-node.lit { opacity: 1; fill: #B89A5A; }
.signal-line { transition: opacity 0.9s ease; }
.signal-line.dim { opacity: 0; }
.signal-line.lit { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v2: Editorial Revision Layer
   Adds warm-white hero, asymmetric composition, connected
   diagrams, and varied section patterns. Reduces reliance on
   uniform bordered cards.
   ============================================================ */

/* ----- Warm-white hero (homepage) ----- */
.home-hero-light { background: var(--warm-white); padding: 3.5rem 5% 4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.home-hero-light .home-hero-inner { align-items: center; }
.home-hero-light .hero-label { color: var(--purple); }
.home-hero-light .hero-label::before { background: var(--purple); }
.home-hero-light h1 { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 400; }
.home-hero-light h1 em { color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; }
.home-hero-light .hero-sub { color: var(--slate); }
.credibility-line { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); max-width: 480px; }
.credibility-line strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }

/* ----- Editorial asymmetric section (no card, no border) ----- */
.editorial-asym { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.editorial-asym.reverse { grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; }
.editorial-asym.reverse .editorial-visual { order: -1; }
.editorial-visual img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.editorial-visual.tinted::before { content: ''; }
.editorial-photo-frame { position: relative; }
.editorial-photo-frame::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1rem; left: -1rem; width: 45%; height: 45%; background: var(--lavender); z-index: 0; }
.editorial-photo-frame img { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ----- Connected node/path diagram (interconnected dynamics) ----- */
.dynamics-system { position: relative; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.dynamics-system svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.dynamics-caption-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.dynamics-caption { padding: 0; }
.dynamics-caption .dyn-num { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.dynamics-caption h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.dynamics-caption p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ----- Method sequence: connected path, not five cards ----- */
.method-path { position: relative; margin-top: 3rem; }
.method-path svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.method-path-labels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.method-path-labels div h4 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.method-path-labels div p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(250,250,248,0.88); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ----- Instrument system: offset rows instead of 4 identical cards ----- */
.instrument-system { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: 2rem; }
.instrument-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding: 2.25rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); align-items: start; }
.instrument-row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.instrument-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.instrument-row.offset { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; }
.instrument-index { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; font-weight: 300; }
.instrument-row h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem; }
.instrument-row p { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.instrument-row .instrument-q { font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; color: var(--purple); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ----- Editorial callout (quiet, not oversized promo block) ----- */
.editorial-callout { border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 1.75rem; margin: 2.25rem 0; max-width: 62ch; }
.editorial-callout p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ----- Featured + secondary engagement layout ----- */
.engage-feature-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.engage-featured { background: var(--navy); color: var(--warm-white); padding: 2.75rem; }
.engage-featured h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.engage-featured p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.8); }
.engage-featured .card-tag { color: var(--gold); }
.engage-secondary-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.75rem; }
.engage-secondary-item { padding-bottom: 1.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.engage-secondary-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.engage-secondary-item h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.engage-secondary-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.text-link { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--purple); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--purple); padding-bottom: 1px; transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--navy-hover); border-color: var(--navy-hover); }

/* ----- Featured insight (homepage / insights hub) ----- */
.insight-feature-v2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.insight-feature-v2 img, .insight-feature-v2 .insight-visual-block { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.insight-secondary-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.insight-secondary-row .insight-row-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; padding: 1.5rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); align-items: center; }
.insight-row-item img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.insight-row-item h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0.3rem 0 0.4rem; }
.insight-row-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ----- Grouped form sections (Request a Strategic Briefing) ----- */
.form-section-group { margin-bottom: 2.25rem; padding-bottom: 2.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.form-section-group:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.form-section-label { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; display: block; }
.form-microcopy { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ----- Varied CTA treatments (avoid repeating one block design) ----- */
.cta-inline { background: var(--lavender); padding: 3rem 5%; text-align: left; }
.cta-inline-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-inline h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.cta-inline p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate); max-width: 44ch; }
.cta-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.cta-split-copy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 4rem 4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.cta-split-copy h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); }
.cta-split-copy p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); margin: 1rem 0 1.75rem; }
.cta-split-visual { background: var(--lavender); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 2rem; }

/* ----- Reduce heading centering: left-align variants ----- */
.section-label.left, .section-title.left { text-align: left; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .instrument-row, .instrument-row.offset { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .engage-feature-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dynamics-caption-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .method-path-labels { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cta-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-split-copy { padding: 3rem 5%; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .editorial-asym, .editorial-asym.reverse, .insight-feature-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .editorial-asym.reverse .editorial-visual { order: 0; }
  .insight-row-item { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }
}
/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v3: Homepage-Only Additions
   Two-path editorial layout and combined insight/CTA section.
   ============================================================ */

/* ----- Section 3: Two Clear Paths ----- */
.two-paths-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.path-panel { padding: 3rem 2.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; min-height: 320px; }
.path-panel.dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--warm-white); }
.path-panel.dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.path-panel.dark p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); }
.path-panel.dark .path-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.path-panel.light { background: var(--lavender); margin-top: 2.75rem; }
.path-panel.light h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.path-panel.light .path-eyebrow { color: var(--purple); }
.path-eyebrow { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.path-panel h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.path-panel p { font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.path-panel .text-link { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.path-panel.dark .text-link { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.method-sublink { display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ----- Section 5: Insight and Conversion, combined ----- */
.insight-cta-combo { background: var(--light-blue-gray); padding: 3.5rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.insight-cta-combo .insight-half { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.insight-cta-combo .cta-half h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.insight-cta-combo .cta-half p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.insight-cta-combo .insight-visual-block { aspect-ratio: 4/3; width: 100%; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .two-paths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .path-panel.light { margin-top: 0; }
  .insight-cta-combo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2.25rem; gap: 1.75rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dynamics-caption-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .method-path-labels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-inline-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .path-panel { padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem; min-height: unset; }
  .insight-cta-combo { padding: 1.75rem; }
}


@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-steps { flex-direction: column; }
  .process-step:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-hero-inner, .two-col, .about-grid, .insight-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .founder-portrait-wrap { max-width: 280px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 66px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links { position: fixed; top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--warm-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
  .nav-links.open { max-height: 600px; }
  .nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 1rem 5%; font-size: 0.85rem; border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-briefing-btn { margin: 1rem 5%; text-align: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .authority-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .authority-sep { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 3.5rem 5%; }
  .form-wrap { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .engagement-block { padding: 2rem; }
  .hero-actions, .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions a, .cta-actions a { text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v7: Embedded Third-Party Form Containers
   ============================================================ */
.embedded-form-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 5%;
  background: var(--warm-white);
}
.embedded-form-inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.embedded-form-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.embedded-form-intro .eyebrow { color: var(--purple); }
.involveme_embed {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 720px;
}
.embed-loading-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.embed-loading-note[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .involveme_embed { min-height: 560px; }
}

/* Footer: accommodate four nav groups (Explore, Engage, Connect, Legal) plus brand */
.footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr 0.85fr 0.85fr 0.85fr; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v9: Homepage Density and Bold Visual System
   Applies only to index.html sections. Tighter padding,
   stronger navy contrast, fewer bordered cards.
   ============================================================ */

.section-pad-tight { padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem) 5%; }

/* Hero: keep warm white, tighten vertical rhythm */
.home-hero-light { padding: 3rem 5% 3.25rem; }

/* Movement 2: ERI value plus pathways, unified navy block */
.value-pathways-band { background: var(--navy); padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem) 5% clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.value-pathways-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.value-copy { max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.value-copy .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.value-copy .section-label::before { background: var(--gold); }
.value-copy h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.16; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.value-copy p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.85); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 68ch; }
.pathways-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); padding-top: 2rem; }
.pathway-block { position: relative; }
.pathway-num { position: absolute; top: -0.75rem; right: 0; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; }
.pathway-block h3 { position: relative; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.pathway-block p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.78); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pathway-block .text-link { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Mid-page compact conversion strip */
.mid-cta-strip { background: var(--navy-hover); padding: 1.75rem 5%; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.mid-cta-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mid-cta-inner h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.mid-cta-inner p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.72); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.mid-cta-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.mid-cta-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.mid-cta-links .text-link { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.mid-cta-links .text-link.secondary { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Founder proof-point band: navy background, bold gold emphasis, no card boxes */
.proof-point-band { display: flex; gap: 0; margin-top: 1.75rem; background: var(--navy); padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.proof-point-item { flex: 1; padding: 0 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.proof-point-item:not(:last-child) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.proof-point-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.proof-point-value { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1.1; }
.proof-point-label { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Final CTA: tighter navy band */
.cta-split-tight { padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem) 5%; background: var(--navy); text-align: center; }
.cta-split-tight .section-inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-split-tight h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-split-tight p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.cta-split-tight .cta-actions { justify-content: center; }
.cta-split-tight .secondary-link { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pathways-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .proof-point-band { flex-direction: column; }
  .proof-point-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); padding: 0.85rem 0 !important; }
  .proof-point-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mid-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .mid-cta-links { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v10: Homepage Visual Refinement, Spacing Tightening
   ============================================================ */
.home-hero-light { padding: 2.75rem 5% 3rem; }
.value-copy { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.pathways-row { padding-top: 1.75rem; }
.mid-cta-strip { padding: 1.5rem 5%; }
.section-pad-tight { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) 5%; }
.cta-split-tight { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) 5%; }

/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v11: Site-Wide Component Library
   Component B: Executive Framework (2x2)
   Component C: Comparison Matrix
   Component D: Proof-Point Band (navy, reusable beyond homepage)
   Component G: Executive Sequence (reusable beyond method page)
   Reusable across pages, not homepage-scoped.
   ============================================================ */

/* Component B: Executive Framework, 2x2 */
.exec-framework-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.exec-framework-item { background: var(--navy); padding: 2rem 2.25rem; }
.exec-framework-item .ef-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.exec-framework-item h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.exec-framework-item p { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.exec-framework-item ul { list-style: none; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.exec-framework-item li { color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; padding-left: 1.1rem; position: relative; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.exec-framework-item li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.65em; width: 0.6rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

/* Component C: Comparison Matrix */
.comparison-matrix { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.comparison-matrix th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); text-align: left; padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; }
.comparison-matrix td { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--charcoal); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.65; }
.comparison-matrix tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-matrix td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); width: 22%; }
.comparison-matrix td.cm-eri { color: var(--purple); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-matrix, .comparison-matrix thead, .comparison-matrix tbody, .comparison-matrix th, .comparison-matrix td, .comparison-matrix tr { display: block; }
  .comparison-matrix thead { display: none; }
  .comparison-matrix tr { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
  .comparison-matrix td { border-bottom: none; padding: 0.35rem 0; }
  .comparison-matrix td:first-child { width: auto; }
  .comparison-matrix td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
}

/* Component D: Proof-point band, reusable, navy, no cards */
.pp-band { display: flex; gap: 0; background: var(--navy); padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.pp-item { flex: 1; padding: 0 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.pp-item:not(:last-child) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.pp-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.pp-value { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1.1; }
.pp-label { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: rgba(250,250,248,0.82); line-height: 1.4; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .pp-band { flex-direction: column; }
  .pp-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); padding: 0.85rem 0 !important; }
  .pp-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* Component G: Executive Sequence, reusable */
.exec-sequence { margin-top: 2rem; }
.exec-sequence-track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--seq-count, 5), 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.exec-sequence-step { padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.exec-sequence-step:first-child { border-left: none; }
.exec-sequence-step .seq-num { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.exec-sequence-step h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.exec-sequence-step p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .exec-sequence-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; border-top: none; }
  .exec-sequence-step { border-left: none; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 1rem 0 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BlaEx v15: Nav Overflow Fix
   The desktop nav (5 links plus the Begin an Advisory
   Conversation button) does not fit between 769px and roughly
   1300px, causing horizontal scroll at 1024x768 and 1280x800,
   confirmed via real browser rendering. Activate the mobile
   hamburger nav earlier, at 1300px, without altering the
   768px breakpoint used by other unrelated components.
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1300px) {
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links { position: fixed; top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--warm-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
  .nav-links.open { max-height: 600px; }
  .nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 1rem 5%; font-size: 0.85rem; border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-briefing-btn { margin: 1rem 5%; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Inline multi-column grid-template-columns styles (repeat(3,1fr) etc.)
     used on Advisory's "Who BlaEx Advises" and elsewhere outrank the
     existing 900px .two-col rule due to inline-style specificity.
     Force single column at narrow mobile widths. */
  .two-col[style*="repeat"] { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .exec-framework-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}