:root {
  --cream: #FFFFFF;
  --cream-alt: #F3F6FA;
  --ink: #000000;
  --navy: #4D4F53;
  --teal: #4D4F53;
  --teal-light: #4D4F53;
  --gold: #0F5688;
  --gold-metal: linear-gradient(180deg, #5FA8D3 0%, #0F5688 45%, #0A3E63 100%);
  --gold-light: #7EB2D6;
  --brand-blue: #0F5688;
  --brand-dark: #4D4F53;
  --muted: #000000;
  --border: #DCE3EC;
  --radius: 10px;
  --maxw: 1160px;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.tm { font-size: .55em; vertical-align: super; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
h1, h2, .display {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.gold-text {
  background: var(--gold-metal);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.divider-mark {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.divider-mark::before, .divider-mark::after {
  content: ""; height: 1px; width: 40px; background: #fff;
}
.divider-mark span { color: #fff; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }
.we-are-words { color: var(--brand-blue); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15,86,136,.35); }
.btn-outline { border: 1.5px solid var(--cream); color: var(--cream); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.btn-outline-dark { border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); color: var(--ink); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}
.placeholder {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid #C7D6E5;
  background: rgba(15,86,136,.05);
  color: var(--muted);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.placeholder::before {
  content: "PENDING";
  position: absolute; top: -9px; left: 12px;
  background: var(--cream); padding: 0 8px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--brand-blue); font-style: normal;
}
section { padding: 88px 0; }
section.tight { padding: 64px 0; }

/* MASTHEAD */
.masthead { background: var(--cream); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.masthead .wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px 28px; gap: 32px;
}
.masthead .wm-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 142px; height: 118px;
}
.masthead .wm-icon img { width: 142px; height: 118px; object-fit: fill; }
.masthead .m-icon-img {
  height: 96px; width: auto; max-width: 150px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.masthead .brand-center { text-align: center; padding: 0 10px; }
.masthead .brand-center .name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 44px; color: var(--brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: .005em; line-height: 1.05;
}
.masthead .brand-center .tagline {
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 700;
}

/* NAV */
nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
nav .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 28px; gap: 18px; }
.logo-slot {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--brand-blue); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--brand-blue); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.phone-slot { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }

/* HERO */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.46) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.34) 55%, rgba(10,20,32,.52) 100%), url('hero-handshake.jpg') center 32%/cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0 90px;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .wrap { position: relative; max-width: 720px; }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.hero h1 { font-size: 56px; margin: 4px 0 22px; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12; text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero .sub { font-size: 19px; color: #F0F4F8; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 34px; line-height: 1.65; text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.hero .ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stat-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,86,136,.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.stat-panel .big { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 52px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.stat-panel .cap { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #C7D2DC; margin-top: 8px; }
.stat-panel hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin: 24px 0; }
.stat-panel .row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.stat-panel .row b { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 17px; }
.stat-panel .quote-line { margin-top: 22px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1.5; }

/* PAGE HEADER (interior pages) */
.page-header {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 40%, transparent 90%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header--team,
.page-header--sales,
.page-header--valuations,
.page-header--reviews,
.page-header--contact,
.page-header--videos {
  min-height: 580px;
  padding: 78px 0 96px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-header--team .wrap,
.page-header--sales .wrap,
.page-header--valuations .wrap,
.page-header--reviews .wrap,
.page-header--contact .wrap,
.page-header--videos .wrap {
  width: 100%;
}
.page-header--team {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.24) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.12) 45%, rgba(10,20,32,.42) 100%), url('team-meeting-v2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--sales {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.24) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.12) 45%, rgba(10,20,32,.42) 100%), url('deal-handshake-crop.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--valuations {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.24) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.12) 45%, rgba(10,20,32,.42) 100%), url('valuation-analysis-crop.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--reviews {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.24) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.12) 45%, rgba(10,20,32,.42) 100%), url('team-award-crop.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--contact {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.24) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.12) 45%, rgba(10,20,32,.42) 100%), url('office-desk-crop.png') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--videos {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,20,32,.74) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.54) 32%, rgba(10,20,32,.20) 62%, rgba(10,20,32,.06) 100%), url('video-studio-bg.png') right center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-header--team .eyebrow, .page-header--team h1, .page-header--team p,
.page-header--sales .eyebrow, .page-header--sales h1, .page-header--sales p,
.page-header--valuations .eyebrow, .page-header--valuations h1, .page-header--valuations p,
.page-header--reviews .eyebrow, .page-header--reviews h1, .page-header--reviews p,
.page-header--contact .eyebrow, .page-header--contact h1, .page-header--contact p,
.page-header--videos .eyebrow, .page-header--videos h1, .page-header--videos p {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .page-header--team,
  .page-header--sales,
  .page-header--valuations,
  .page-header--reviews,
  .page-header--contact,
  .page-header--videos {
    min-height: 360px;
  }
}
.page-header .wrap { position: relative; max-width: 680px; }
.page-header .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-header h1 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 42px; margin-top: 8px; }
.page-header p { color: #C7D2DC; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 600px; font-size: 16px; }

/* HERO PHOTO (page-specific masthead + nav + hero combined over a photo) */
.hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 78px 0 96px;
}
.hero-photo--about {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.24) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.12) 45%, rgba(10,20,32,.42) 100%), url('about-hero-handshake.jpg') center 38%/cover no-repeat;
}
.hero-photo--about .eyebrow, .hero-photo--about h1, .hero-photo--about .lede {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero-photo .wrap { position: relative; }
.hero-photo .hp-mast { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-photo .hp-mast .wm-icon { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; }
.hero-photo .hp-mast .wm-icon img { width: 136px; height: 106px; object-fit: fill; }
.hero-photo .hp-mast .m-icon-img { height: 92px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-photo .hp-name { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 38px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.05; }
.hero-photo .hp-tagline { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-top: 7px; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-photo .hp-phone { text-align: center; color: var(--cream); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-photo .hp-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 54px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-photo .hp-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.hero-photo .hp-nav a:hover, .hero-photo .hp-nav a.active { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero-photo .hp-content { max-width: 700px; }
.hero-photo .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero-photo h1 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 44px; margin: 10px 0 22px; }
.hero-photo .lede { font-size: 18px; color: #E4E8F0; max-width: 680px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.hero-photo .ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* NETWORK DIAGRAM */
.network-wrap { max-width: 580px; margin: 44px auto 0; position: relative; }
.network-wrap::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -60px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(15,86,136,.16), rgba(15,86,136,0) 62%); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.network-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }

.pulse-ring { fill: none; stroke: var(--brand-blue); stroke-width: 3; opacity: 0; animation: netPulse 2.8s ease-out infinite; pointer-events: none; }
.pulse-ring.delay { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
@keyframes netPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .6; } 100% { transform: scale(1.75); opacity: 0; } }

.net-line { stroke: var(--brand-blue); stroke-opacity: .55; stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 5 7; animation: netFlow 1.3s linear infinite; transition: stroke-opacity .3s ease, stroke-width .3s ease; }
@keyframes netFlow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -24; } }

.net-node { cursor: pointer; transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
.net-node:not(.center):hover, .net-node:not(.center).active, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible { transform: scale(1.12); outline: none; }
.net-node circle { fill: var(--cream-alt); stroke: var(--brand-blue); stroke-width: 3; transition: stroke .3s ease, fill .3s ease, filter .3s ease; }
.net-node.center circle { fill: var(--brand-blue); stroke: var(--brand-blue); filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(15,86,136,.45)); }
.net-node.center text { fill: #fff; font-size: 14px; }
.net-node text { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; fill: var(--ink); text-anchor: middle; pointer-events: none; }
.net-node:not(.center).active circle, .net-node:not(.center):hover circle, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible circle { fill: var(--brand-blue); stroke: var(--brand-blue); filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(15,86,136,.5)); }
.net-node:not(.center).active text, .net-node:not(.center):hover text, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible text { fill: #fff; }
.net-icon { pointer-events: none; }
.net-icon line, .net-icon circle, .net-icon ellipse, .net-icon polyline { fill: none; stroke: var(--brand-blue); stroke-width: 2.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: stroke .3s ease; }
.net-icon-dot { fill: var(--brand-blue); stroke: none !important; }
.net-node:not(.center).active .net-icon line, .net-node:not(.center):hover .net-icon line, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible .net-icon line,
.net-node:not(.center).active .net-icon circle, .net-node:not(.center):hover .net-icon circle, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible .net-icon circle,
.net-node:not(.center).active .net-icon ellipse, .net-node:not(.center):hover .net-icon ellipse, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible .net-icon ellipse,
.net-node:not(.center).active .net-icon polyline, .net-node:not(.center):hover .net-icon polyline, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible .net-icon polyline { stroke: #fff; }
.net-node:not(.center).active .net-icon-dot, .net-node:not(.center):hover .net-icon-dot, .net-node:not(.center):focus-visible .net-icon-dot { fill: #fff; }

.network-wrap.hover-a .line-a, .network-wrap.hover-b .line-b, .network-wrap.hover-c .line-c, .network-wrap.hover-d .line-d { stroke-opacity: 1; stroke-width: 4; animation-play-state: paused; stroke-dasharray: none; }

.net-caption-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; max-width: 520px; margin: 30px auto 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15,23,42,.06); min-height: 80px; transition: box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }
.net-caption-card.on { border-color: var(--brand-blue); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15,86,136,.2); }
.ncc-icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cream-alt); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--brand-blue); transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease; }
.net-caption-card.on .ncc-icon { background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; }
.ncc-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.ncc-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ncc-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; }

.network-cards { display: none; }
.nc-card { background: var(--cream-alt); border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px; text-align: center; }
.nc-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 10px; }
.nc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.nc-card h4 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nc-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .network-wrap, .net-caption-card { display: none; }
  .network-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; max-width: 520px; margin: 32px auto 0; }
}

/* CHAIN COLLAPSE DEMO */
.chain-demo { margin: 40px auto 0; max-width: 760px; }
.chain-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.chain-node { background: var(--cream-alt); border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 15px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity .4s ease, max-width .4s ease, padding .4s ease, margin .4s ease, border-width .4s ease, transform .3s ease, background .4s ease, color .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; max-width: 260px; overflow: hidden; }
.chain-node.you { background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--brand-blue); }
.chain-node.top { transition: background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, color .4s ease, transform .35s ease; }
.chain-demo.collapsed .chain-node.top { background: var(--brand-blue); border-color: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.06); }
.chain-arrow { color: var(--brand-blue); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; transition: opacity .4s ease, max-width .4s ease, margin .4s ease; }
.chain-demo.collapsed .chain-node.mid, .chain-demo.collapsed .chain-arrow.mid { opacity: 0; max-width: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-width: 0; }
.chain-note { text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin: 18px auto 22px; max-width: 560px; min-height: 42px; }

/* TRUST BAR */
.trust-bar { background: var(--brand-blue); padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.trust-bar .wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  padding: 34px 28px;
}
.trust-item { text-align: center; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.trust-item:first-child { border-left: none; }
.trust-num { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.trust-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #E4EEF5; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: 6px; }

/* SECTION HEAD */
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: 40px; margin-top: 4px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; margin-top: 14px; }
.center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* PILLARS */
.pillars { background: var(--cream-alt); }
.pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.pillar-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; grid-column: span 1;
}
a.pillar-card { display: block; }
.pillar-card { transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.14); }
.pillar-num {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pillar-card h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.pillar-card p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.pillar-card .referred {
  margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 600;
}

/* TEAM */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; text-align: center; }
.headshot-sm {
  width: 220px; height: 275px; border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border: 1.5px dashed #9FB6CC; background: #EEF3F9;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-blue); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; padding: 10px;
}
.team-card h3 { font-size: 17px; }
.team-card .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700; margin: 5px 0 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.team-card p.bio { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }

/* VIDEO LIBRARY */
.video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.video-tile {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
}
.video-tile .thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,86,136,.60) 0%, rgba(15,86,136,.15) 45%, rgba(212,175,55,.45) 100%), #0a0a0a url('video-thumb-placeholder.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  color: transparent; font-size: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.video-tile .info { padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 800; }

/* GUIDE OPT-IN */
.guide {
  background: var(--teal); color: var(--cream); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 56px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
}
.guide h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 28px; }
.guide p { color: #C7D2DC; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 16px; }
.guide-form { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; }
.guide-form input {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 8px; border: none;
  background: #fff; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px;
}
.guide-form .btn-primary { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

/* VALUATION CTA */
.valuation { text-align: center; }
.valuation .card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; padding: 56px 40px; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.valuation h2 { font-size: 30px; }
.valuation p { color: var(--muted); margin: 14px auto 26px; max-width: 540px; }
.disclaimer-line { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 20px; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* MISSION STATEMENT */
.mission-band {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px 44px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.mission-band .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mission-band p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.5; }

/* VALUE PROPOSITION */
.value-prop-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }
.value-prop-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
.value-prop-item .mark {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 3px;
}
.value-prop-item h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.value-prop-item p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }

/* WHY CHOOSE US */
.why-choose-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.why-choose-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; }
.why-choose-card h3 { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--brand-blue); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-choose-card p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ABOUT */
.about { background: var(--cream-alt); }
.about .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: 50px; align-items: center; }
.headshot-slot {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px dashed #9FB6CC; background: #EEF3F9;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-blue); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; padding: 20px;
}
.about-body h2 { font-size: 30px; }
.about-body p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; font-size: 16px; }
.credential-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.tag { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }

/* CASE STUDIES */
.deal-note { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.deal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.deal-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.deal-card .amt { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 24px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.deal-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 19px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.deal-card p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }

.deal-flip { height: 250px; cursor: pointer; perspective: 1200px; outline: none; }
.deal-flip-inner { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.deal-flip:hover .deal-flip-inner, .deal-flip:focus-within .deal-flip-inner, .deal-flip.flipped .deal-flip-inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.deal-flip-front, .deal-flip-back { position: absolute; inset: 0; backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
.deal-flip-front { background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--border); transition: border-color .3s ease; }
.deal-flip:hover .deal-flip-front, .deal-flip:focus-visible .deal-flip-front { border-color: var(--brand-blue); }
.deal-logo { height: 92px; width: auto; max-width: 92%; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.deal-logo-fallback { display: none; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue); align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-blue); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.deal-name { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-blue); margin: 0; line-height: 1.25; }
.deal-flip-back { background: var(--brand-blue); border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.deal-flip-back .deal-flip-label { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; opacity: .8; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.deal-flip-back h3 { font-size: 19px; margin: 0; color: #fff; }

/* REVIEWS */
.reviews { background: var(--teal); color: var(--cream); }
.reviews .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.reviews .section-head p { color: #C7D2DC; }
.stars { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.review-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.review-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.review-card p.quote { font-size: 16px; color: #E8EEF3; font-style: italic; }
.review-card .who { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }
.review-link { text-align: center; margin-top: 34px; }

/* FAQ */
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 0; }
.faq-item h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-sans); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; }
.faq-item .a { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; }

/* VALUATION COMPARISON — 3 VERTICAL COLUMNS */
.valuation-compare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; align-items: start; }
.valuation-compare-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.valuation-compare-card h3 {
  background: var(--brand-blue); color: #fff; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
}
.valuation-compare-card h3 span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: #C7E0F0; }
.valuation-compare-card dl { padding: 6px 20px 18px; }
.valuation-compare-card dl > div { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.valuation-compare-card dl > div:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.valuation-compare-card dt { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--brand-blue); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.valuation-compare-card dd { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .valuation-compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* BLOG */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.blog-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; padding: 22px; }
.blog-card .tag-cat { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--brand-blue); }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0 6px; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }

/* CONTACT PATHS */
.contact-path-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contact-path-card {
  display: block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.contact-path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.14); }
.contact-path-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-path-card p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-path-card .referred { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700; }

/* CONTACT + FOOTER */
.contact { background: var(--cream-alt); }
.contact .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
.contact-form select, .contact-form input, .contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
}
.contact-form select { appearance: auto; }
.contact-form textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; }

footer { background: var(--teal); color: #C7D2DC; padding: 50px 0 30px; font-size: 13px; }
footer .disclaimer-block { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 24px; line-height: 1.7; }
footer .foot-links { display: flex; gap: 22px; margin-top: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 0; }
.social-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 26px; }
.social-links a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--brand-blue); }
.social-links svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: currentColor; }

.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--teal); color: var(--cream); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  font-size: 13px; z-index: 60;
}
.cookie-banner .btn-primary { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; }
.cookie-banner[hidden] { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero img.canvas-photo { height: 300px; }
  .page-header img.canvas-photo { height: 260px; }
  .hero .wrap, .about .wrap, .contact .wrap, .guide, .contact-path-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-grid, .video-grid, .deal-grid, .review-grid, .blog-grid, .team-grid, .why-choose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-bar .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .pillar-grid, .video-grid, .deal-grid, .review-grid, .blog-grid, .team-grid, .why-choose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 40px; }
  .page-header h1 { font-size: 32px; }
  .masthead .wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 22px 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .masthead .brand-center { order: -1; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .masthead .brand-center .name { font-size: 30px; }
  .masthead .wm-icon, .masthead .wm-icon img { width: 103px; height: 86px; }
  .masthead .m-icon-img { height: 70px; width: auto; max-width: 110px; }
  .hero img.canvas-photo { height: 220px; }
  .page-header img.canvas-photo { height: 200px; }
  .hero-photo .hp-mast { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
  .hero-photo .hp-mast .wm-icon img { width: 84px; height: 68px; }
  .hero-photo .hp-mast .m-icon-img { height: 58px; }
  .hero-photo .hp-name { font-size: 26px; }
  .hero-photo .hp-nav { gap: 16px 20px; }
  .hero-photo h1 { font-size: 30px; }
}