/* =====================================================================
   Public Policy India  +  STRIDE  ·  site.css
   Refined design system. One stylesheet, shared by every page.
   Palette and type preserve the established brand; the signature
   elements (gold underline sweep, gazette rules, city ticker,
   count-up stats, scroll reveals) are the layer added on top.
   Edit design tokens in :root below; everything cascades from there.
   ===================================================================== */

:root{
  color-scheme: light only;

  /* surfaces */
  --paper:#F7F4F0;        /* cream page background */
  --surface:#FFFFFF;
  --surface-2:#F1ECE3;    /* tinted band */
  --surface-warm:#FCF8F3;

  /* ink + text */
  --ink:#241726;          /* near-black, faint purple cast */
  --body:#54485A;         /* warm grey body */
  --muted:#897E8C;
  --line:#E6DFD6;
  --line-2:#D9CFC4;

  /* PPI plum / aubergine */
  --ppi:#4E2E53;
  --ppi-deep:#3A1F40;
  --ppi-ink:#2A1430;
  --lav:#CABAD7;
  --lav-mid:#A98FB8;
  --lav-wash:#F0EAF4;
  --violet:#5E47B0;
  --violet-wash:#EEEAF8;

  /* STRIDE teal-green */
  --teal:#226C6F;
  --teal-deep:#184F52;
  --teal-mid:#5F9394;
  --teal-wash:#E4EFEF;

  /* STRIDE navy */
  --navy:#1E3963;
  --navy-deep:#16294A;
  --navy-wash:#E7EBF2;

  /* multi-pillar accents (used by Polis + future material) */
  --wine:#A93E55;
  --wine-wash:#F7E9ED;
  --sage:#557C5E;
  --sage-wash:#EBF2ED;
  --amber:#C97A1A;
  --amber-wash:#FAEFDA;

  /* gold */
  --gold:#9B6E10;         /* gold for small text on cream */
  --gold-bright:#D0A934;  /* display gold / accents */
  --gold-wash:#FAF1DC;

  /* effects */
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(36,23,38,.05);
  --shadow-lift:0 22px 56px rgba(36,23,38,.14);
  --radius:16px; --radius-sm:11px; --radius-lg:22px;

  /* rhythm */
  --pad-y:clamp(52px,4.5vw + 22px,88px);
  --pad-x:clamp(20px,5vw,60px);
  --maxw:1220px;

  --serif:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'DM Sans',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --mono:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- reset / base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--sans);background:var(--paper);color:var(--body);
  line-height:1.62;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font-family:inherit}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
::selection{background:var(--ppi);color:#fff}
strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
h1,h2,h3,h4{text-wrap:balance;margin:0}
p{text-wrap:pretty;margin:0}
:focus-visible{outline:2.5px solid var(--violet);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;width:100%;padding-left:var(--pad-x);padding-right:var(--pad-x)}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip:focus{left:14px;top:64px;background:var(--ppi);color:#fff;padding:11px 15px;z-index:600;border-radius:8px}

/* ---------- dual-brand topbar ---------- */
.topbar{height:6px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ppi) 0 38%,var(--teal) 38% 72%,var(--gold-bright) 72% 100%)}

/* ---------- announcement bar ---------- */
.anbar{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:11px 18px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:var(--ppi)}
.anbar.show{display:flex}
.anbar.t-teal{background:var(--teal)} .anbar.t-navy{background:var(--navy)} .anbar.t-gold{background:#8A5E0C}
.anbar a{font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.anbar .anclose{background:transparent;border:0;color:#fff;font-size:18px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;opacity:.8;padding:0 4px}
.anbar .anclose:hover{opacity:1}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
header.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:200;background:rgba(247,244,240,.9);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--paper) 90%,transparent);backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
header.nav.scrolled{border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(36,23,38,.06)}
.nav-in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:0 var(--pad-x);height:70px;max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto}

/* logo lockup */
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;flex:none;position:relative;z-index:201}
.brand .mk{width:36px;height:36px;flex:none}
.brand-txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.02}
.brand-ppi{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.brand-stride{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin-top:3px}

.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:23px}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--body);transition:color .18s;white-space:nowrap;position:relative}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-5px;height:2px;background:var(--gold-bright);transition:right .22s ease}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after,.nav-links a[aria-current=page]:not(.nav-cta)::after{right:0}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a[aria-current=page]{color:var(--ppi)}
.nav-links a[aria-current=page]{font-weight:600}
.nav-cta{font-size:12.5px!important;font-weight:600!important;color:#fff!important;background:var(--teal);padding:9px 16px;border-radius:9px;transition:transform .18s,box-shadow .18s}
.nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(34,108,111,.32)}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--ink);border-radius:9px;padding:9px 13px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;cursor:pointer;position:relative;z-index:201}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:10px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:transform .18s,box-shadow .18s,background .18s,border-color .18s,color .18s;line-height:1.2;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent}
.btn svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.btn-ppi{background:var(--ppi);color:#fff}
.btn-ppi:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(78,46,83,.32)}
.btn-teal{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.btn-teal:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(34,108,111,.32)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn-navy:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(30,57,99,.32)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:var(--line-2);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ppi);color:var(--ppi)}
.btn-ghost-teal{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 45%,transparent);color:var(--teal);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost-teal:hover{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;border-color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.btn-ghost-light{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff;background:transparent}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{background:var(--teal);border-color:var(--teal);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* ---------- section primitives ---------- */
.section{padding-top:var(--pad-y);padding-bottom:var(--pad-y)}
.section + .section{padding-top:calc(var(--pad-y)*.5)}
.section.tint{background:var(--surface-2)}
.section.warm{background:var(--surface-warm)}

/* gazette eyebrow: thin rule + small-caps tag + dot */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 18px}
.eyebrow .dot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-bright);flex:none}
.eyebrow.teal{color:var(--teal)} .eyebrow.teal .dot{background:var(--teal)}
.eyebrow.navy{color:var(--navy)} .eyebrow.navy .dot{background:var(--navy)}
.eyebrow.ppi{color:var(--ppi)} .eyebrow.ppi .dot{background:var(--ppi)}

/* section number tag (only used where order is real) */
.sec-no{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--lav-mid);text-transform:uppercase}

/* ruled heading: the signature thick colored rule directly above the H */
.sec-h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);line-height:1.08;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.sec-h2.ruled{padding-top:20px;border-top:5px solid var(--ppi);display:inline-block}
.sec-h2.ruled.teal{border-color:var(--teal)} .sec-h2.ruled.navy{border-color:var(--navy)} .sec-h2.ruled.gold{border-color:var(--gold-bright)}
.sec-body{font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18px);color:var(--body);max-width:62ch}

/* italic serif lead-in / synthesis line */
.lead-in{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,26px);line-height:1.42;color:var(--ink);max-width:40ch;border-left:3px solid var(--gold-bright);padding-left:20px;margin:8px 0}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-top:clamp(56px,8vw,104px);padding-bottom:clamp(48px,6vw,84px)}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 12% 0%, var(--lav-wash) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 70% at 92% 18%, var(--teal-wash) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:.5;
  background-image:radial-gradient(var(--line-2) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,transparent 78%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 0%,transparent 78%);
}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(38px,6.6vw,82px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.018em;color:var(--ink);max-width:17ch}
.hero h1 .accent{position:relative;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--ppi)}
.hero h1 .accent .ul{position:absolute;left:-2%;right:-2%;bottom:-.08em;width:104%;height:.34em;color:var(--gold-bright);z-index:-1}
.hero h1 .accent .ul path{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:7;stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:640;stroke-dashoffset:640;animation:draw 1.1s .35s ease forwards}
.hero-lead{font-size:clamp(17px,1.7vw,21px);color:var(--body);max-width:58ch;margin-top:26px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:13px;margin-top:34px}

/* hero kicker stat row */
.kicker{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin-top:54px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.kicker .ks{flex:1 1 150px;padding:22px 24px 22px 0;position:relative}
.kicker .ks + .ks{padding-left:24px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.ks .n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:.95;color:var(--ppi)}
.ks .n.teal{color:var(--teal)} .ks .n.navy{color:var(--navy)} .ks .n.gold{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.ks .l{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:9px}

/* ---------- city ticker marquee (signature motif) ---------- */
.ticker{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;border-top:3px solid var(--gold-bright)}
.ticker-track{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:0;animation:marquee 38s linear infinite}
.ticker-grp{display:flex;align-items:center;flex:none}
.ticker .city{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,2.1vw,26px);color:#fff;padding:18px 0;white-space:nowrap}
.ticker .city .soon{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);vertical-align:super;margin-left:7px}
.ticker .sep{color:var(--gold-bright);padding:0 26px;font-size:14px}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{animation-play-state:paused}

/* ---------- card grid ---------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:20px;margin-top:40px}
.grid.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.grid.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
.grid.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
/* equal-width safety: stop any long word from stealing a column's width */
.grid>*,.feat>*,.disc-grid>*,.discover>*,.cases>*,.flist>*,.statrow>*{min-width:0}
.card p,.card h3{overflow-wrap:break-word}

.card{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:transform .22s,box-shadow .22s,border-color .22s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--lav-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 38%)}
.card.teal{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--teal-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 38%)} .card.navy{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 38%)} .card.gold{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--gold-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 38%)}
.card.hov:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.card .tag{align-self:flex-start;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:15px}
.tag-ppi{background:var(--lav-wash);color:var(--ppi)}
.tag-teal{background:var(--teal-wash);color:var(--teal-deep)}
.tag-navy{background:var(--navy-wash);color:var(--navy)}
.tag-gold{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--gold)}
.card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:23px;line-height:1.12;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:10px}
.card p{font-size:15px;color:var(--body)}
.card .arrow{margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--ppi);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;transition:gap .2s}
.card .arrow.teal{color:var(--teal)} .card .arrow.navy{color:var(--navy)} .card .arrow.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.card.hov:hover .arrow{gap:11px}

/* feature row (k/t/d items) */
.feat{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-top:40px;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.fitem{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px 22px;transition:transform .22s,box-shadow .22s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.fitem:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.fitem .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:13px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.fitem .k::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ppi)}
.fitem.teal .k{color:var(--teal)} .fitem.teal .k::before{background:var(--teal)}
.fitem.navy .k{color:var(--navy)} .fitem.navy .k::before{background:var(--navy)}
.fitem.gold .k{color:var(--gold)} .fitem.gold .k::before{background:var(--gold-bright)}
.fitem.ppi .k{color:var(--ppi)}
.fitem .t{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;line-height:1.14;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px}
.fitem .d{font-size:14px;color:var(--body)}
.fitem .go{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ppi)}

/* disc grid (where-to-next) */
.disc-grid{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:34px;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.disc{display:block;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:20px;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.disc:hover{background:var(--surface);border-color:var(--ppi);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.disc .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:8px}
.disc .t{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:5px}
.disc .d{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- stats panel ---------- */
.statpanel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:40px;background:var(--lav-wash);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.statpanel .sp{padding:30px 26px;border-right:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 12%,transparent)}
.statpanel .sp:last-child{border-right:0}
.sp .n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:.95;color:var(--ppi)}
.sp .n.teal{color:var(--teal)} .sp .n.navy{color:var(--navy)} .sp .n.gold{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.sp .l{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:9px}

/* ---------- mission pull-quote (about) ---------- */
.pullquote{background:var(--lav-wash);border:1px solid var(--lav);border-radius:18px;padding:40px clamp(28px,5vw,56px)}
.pullquote q{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,38px);line-height:1.28;color:var(--ppi-ink);quotes:none}
.pullquote q::before,.pullquote q::after{content:""}
.pullquote .by{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-top:22px}

/* ---------- distinct points (about) ---------- */
.points{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:36px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.point{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(180px,1fr) 2fr;gap:24px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:baseline}
.point .pk{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,24px);color:var(--ink)}
.point .pd{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--body)}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.ctaband{background:var(--ppi-ink);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ctaband::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 80% at 85% 0%, color-mix(in srgb,var(--violet) 55%,transparent) 0%, transparent 60%)}
.ctaband .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;padding-top:var(--pad-y);padding-bottom:var(--pad-y)}
.ctaband h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,54px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:18ch}
.ctaband h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.ctaband p{font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18px);color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:56ch;margin-top:20px}
.ctaband .cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:13px;margin-top:32px}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer.site{background:var(--ppi-ink);color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding-top:62px}
.foot-bar{height:4px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ppi) 0 38%,var(--teal) 38% 72%,var(--gold-bright) 72% 100%);max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto 30px;border-radius:2px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:34px}
.foot-brand .lk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-brand .lk .mk{width:34px;height:34px}
.foot-brand .lk .nm{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:#fff}
.foot-brand .lk .st{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-mid)}
.foot-brand p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;max-width:38ch;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66)}
.foot-social{display:flex;gap:11px;margin-top:20px}
.foot-social a{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,color .2s}
.foot-social a:hover{background:var(--gold-bright);border-color:var(--gold-bright);color:var(--ppi-ink)}
.foot-social svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.foot-col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:15px}
.foot-col a{display:block;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);padding:5px 0;transition:color .18s}
.foot-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-bottom{margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:22px 0 30px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.foot-bottom .cc{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.foot-bottom .em{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.foot-bottom .em a{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* ---------- popup ---------- */
.pop-ov{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(36,23,38,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);z-index:500;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:22px}
.pop-ov.show{display:flex}
.pop{background:var(--surface);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);max-width:430px;width:100%;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);position:relative}
.pop-bar{height:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ppi),var(--teal),var(--gold-bright))}
.pop-body{padding:34px 32px 30px}
.pop h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:26px;line-height:1.12;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px}
.pop p{font-size:15px;color:var(--body);margin-bottom:22px}
.pop .pop-cta{display:flex;gap:11px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pop-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;background:transparent;border:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:22px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px}
.pop-close:hover{background:var(--surface-2);color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- breadcrumb + page intro ---------- */
.crumb{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px}
.crumb a{color:var(--ppi)}
.divbar{height:2px;width:60px;background:var(--gold-bright);margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:2px}

/* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
/* image slots + figures */
.imgfig{margin:20px 0 0}
.imgfig img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.imgslot{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lav-wash) 0%,var(--surface-warm) 100%);border:1px solid var(--lav);border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--muted);text-align:center;padding:30px 24px}
.imgslot svg{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--lav-mid)}
.imgslot .il{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--lav-mid)}
.imgslot .ih{font-size:14px;color:var(--body);max-width:46ch;line-height:1.5}
.imgfig figcaption{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:9px;font-style:italic}
/* Never render an empty image-slot placeholder on the live site. The whole
   figure collapses, leaving no gap. Add a real src to bring an image back. */
.imgfig:has(.imgslot){display:none}
.imgslot{display:none}
.brand-mark-img{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;object-fit:cover;display:block;flex:none}

/* floating banner (separate from the top announcement bar) */
.floatbar{position:fixed;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:90;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;max-width:580px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:13px 14px 13px 18px;box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(20,8,24,.34);animation:floatIn .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.floatbar-gold{background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--ppi-deep),var(--ppi))}
.floatbar-teal{background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--teal-deep),var(--teal))}
.floatbar-txt{margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45}
.floatbar-txt a{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;white-space:nowrap}
.floatbar-x{flex:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border:0;color:#fff;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;font-size:19px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;transition:background .15s}
.floatbar-x:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
@keyframes floatIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* selected-partners strip */
.pstrip{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:baseline;gap:10px 14px;margin-top:16px;max-width:64ch}
.pstrip-n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,2.1vw,24px);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.35}
.pstrip-dot{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:700;font-size:17px}

.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.html-nojs .rv{opacity:1;transform:none}

@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .grid.g4,.feat{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .foot-brand{grid-column:1 / -1}
}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .menu-btn{display:inline-block}
  .nav-links{position:fixed;top:0;right:0;bottom:auto;left:auto;height:100vh;height:100dvh;width:min(82vw,330px);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;gap:6px;padding:92px 28px 28px;background:var(--paper);box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(36,23,38,.18);transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);z-index:199;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain}
  body.menu-open .anbar{display:none}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links a{font-size:17px;padding:8px 0;width:100%}
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after{display:none}
  .nav-cta{margin-top:10px}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .grid.g3,.grid.g2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .statpanel{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .statpanel .sp:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .point{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .grid.g4,.feat{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .statpanel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .statpanel .sp{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 12%,transparent)}
  .statpanel .sp:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .kicker .ks{flex-basis:50%}
  .kicker .ks:nth-child(odd){padding-left:0;border-left:0}
  .kicker .ks:nth-child(even){padding-left:20px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
}

/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .rv{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .ticker-track{animation:none;transform:none;flex-wrap:wrap;white-space:normal}
  .hero h1 .accent .ul path{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

/* =============================================================
   MARKETING PAGE COMPONENTS (inner tabs: about, community,
   capacity, consulting, research, careers, partner).
   Ported from the prior site's structure, rendered on the new
   brand. Base classes (.card, .btn, .grid, .sec-h2, .tag, ...)
   already exist above; this adds only what was missing.
   ============================================================= */

.mt{margin-top:26px}
.teal-ital{font-style:italic;color:var(--teal)}
.card-link{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}

/* page hero */
.phero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:62px 0 56px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ppi-deep),var(--ppi));color:#fff}
.phero.purple{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ppi-deep),var(--ppi))}
.phero.teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-deep),var(--teal))}
.phero.navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy))}
.phero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.phero .crumb{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);margin:0 0 14px}
.phero .crumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);text-decoration:none}
.phero .crumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.phero .eyebrow{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92)}
.phero .eyebrow .dot{background:var(--gold-bright)}
.phero-h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(30px,5.4vw,52px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 16px;max-width:19ch}
.phero-h1 em,.phero-h1 .teal-ital{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.phero.teal .phero-h1 em,.phero.teal .phero-h1 .teal-ital{color:#BFE6E2}
.phero-sub{font-size:clamp(16px,2.1vw,19px);line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);max-width:64ch;margin:0 0 24px}
.phero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}

/* section bands */
.band{padding:clamp(44px,2.5vw + 30px,66px) 0}
.band-tint{background:var(--surface-warm)}
.band-lav{background:var(--lav-wash)}
.band-tealdark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-deep),#13403f);color:#fff}
.band-navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy));color:#fff}
.band-ppidark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ppi-ink),var(--ppi-deep));color:#fff}
.band-tealdark .sec-body,.band-navy .sec-body,.band-ppidark .sec-body{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.band-tealdark .sec-h2,.band-navy .sec-h2,.band-ppidark .sec-h2{color:#fff}
.band-tealdark .sec-h2.ruled,.band-navy .sec-h2.ruled,.band-ppidark .sec-h2.ruled{border-color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* section label */
.sec-tag{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 12px}
.band-tealdark .sec-tag,.band-navy .sec-tag,.band-ppidark .sec-tag,.band-lav .sec-tag{color:var(--gold)}
.band-tealdark .sec-tag,.band-navy .sec-tag,.band-ppidark .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* stat row */
.statrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:28px}
.statrow.s4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
.stat-n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px);line-height:1;color:var(--ppi)}
.stat-n.teal{color:var(--teal)}.stat-n.navy{color:var(--navy)}.stat-n.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.stat-l{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:7px;line-height:1.4}

/* demographic chips */
.demo{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:10px}
.dchip{flex:1 1 150px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:16px 18px}
.dchip .n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:26px;line-height:1;color:var(--ppi)}
.dchip .n.teal{color:var(--teal)}.dchip .n.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.dchip .l{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px;line-height:1.4}

/* numbered service list */
.flist{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin-top:10px}
.flist .fitem{background:var(--surface);padding:22px;margin:0}
.fitem .no{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.1em}
.fitem .ti{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin:6px 0 7px}
.fitem .de{font-size:14px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.55}

/* case studies */
.cases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:26px}
.case{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--lav-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 42%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 22px}
.case.navy{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 42%)}.case.gold{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--gold-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 42%)}
.case .ck{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal)}
.case .ch{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:var(--ink);margin:7px 0 2px}
.case .cs{font-size:13.5px;font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:10px}
.case .cp{font-size:14px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6}

/* pills */
.pillrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:22px}
.pill{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ppi);background:var(--lav-wash);border:1px solid var(--lav);border-radius:30px;padding:6px 14px}

/* FAQ */
.faq{margin-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px 2px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:var(--ink);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-family:var(--sans);font-size:20px;color:var(--teal);flex:none;line-height:1}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"\2013"}
.faq .faq-a{padding:0 2px 18px}
.faq .faq-a p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* discover cross-links (the .disc cards already styled above) */
.discover{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}

/* CTA strip */
.ctastrip{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ppi-ink),var(--ppi-deep));color:#fff;padding:56px 0}
.cta-in{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px;text-align:center}
.cta-in h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px}
.cta-in h2 em{font-style:italic}
.cta-in p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:54ch;margin:0 auto 22px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center}

/* testimonial */
.quotes{max-width:820px}
.qz{margin:0}
.qz blockquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(20px,2.8vw,26px);line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 14px}
.qz figcaption{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.qz figcaption strong{color:var(--ink)}

/* callouts */
.callout{background:var(--lav-wash);border:1px solid var(--lav);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 22px;margin-top:18px}
.callout h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 8px}
.callout p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px}
.callout .cl-link{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ppi);text-decoration:none}
.callout .cl-link:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.callout.teal{background:var(--teal-wash);border-color:var(--teal-mid)}
.callout.teal h4{color:var(--teal-deep)}.callout.teal .cl-link{color:var(--teal)}
.callout.navy{background:var(--navy-wash);border-color:#B9C4D8}
.callout.navy h4{color:var(--navy-deep)}.callout.navy .cl-link{color:var(--navy)}

/* media placeholder (matches the home image slots) */
.media{margin:0}
.media-ph{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;text-align:center;min-height:200px;padding:30px 24px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lav-wash),var(--surface-warm));border:1px solid var(--lav);border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--muted)}
.media-ph.teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-wash),var(--surface-warm));border-color:var(--teal-mid)}
.media-ph.navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-wash),var(--surface-warm));border-color:#B9C4D8}
.media-ph .mi{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--lav-mid)}
.media-ph.teal .mi{color:var(--teal-mid)}.media-ph.navy .mi{color:#8FA0BE}
.media-ph .mt{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--body)}
.media-ph .md{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);max-width:42ch;line-height:1.5}

/* ghost button on teal heroes; avatar placeholder for team/advisors */
.band-navy .btn-ghost-teal,.band-ppidark .btn-ghost-teal{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.band-navy .btn-ghost-teal:hover,.band-ppidark .btn-ghost-teal:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}

/* marketing-page density tweaks, scoped so home/nav/footer are untouched */
.pp .card{padding:20px}
.pp .band .grid{margin-top:22px}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .statrow,.statrow.s4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .flist,.cases,.discover{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .phero{padding:48px 0 42px}
  .band{padding:clamp(44px,2.5vw + 30px,66px) 0}
}

/* =============================================================
   POLISH PASS: softer, calmer, more linear.
   Gentler motion, pill buttons, soft light in dark bands,
   quieter shadows, steadier rhythm. Appended so it refines
   everything above without rewrites.
   ============================================================= */

html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
::selection{background:var(--lav);color:var(--ppi-ink)}

/* buttons: pill, calm hover */
.btn{border-radius:999px;padding:12px 24px;transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),box-shadow .25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),background .25s,border-color .25s,color .25s}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 22px -14px rgba(36,23,38,.45)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}

/* cards: soft resting shadow, eased lift */
.card{border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(36,23,38,.04);transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}
.card.hov:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px -20px rgba(36,23,38,.28)}

/* steadier vertical rhythm */
.band{padding:clamp(44px,2.5vw + 30px,66px) 0}
.phero{padding:72px 0 64px}
.sec-body{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;max-width:70ch}
.sec-h2{letter-spacing:-.012em}
.sec-h2.ruled{border-top-width:4px;border-radius:2px}
.lead-in{font-size:17px}

/* soft light inside heroes and dark bands (kills the flat harshness) */
.phero,.band-tealdark,.band-navy,.band-ppidark,.ctastrip{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.phero::before,.band-tealdark::before,.band-navy::before,.band-ppidark::before,.ctastrip::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(720px 360px at 84% -12%,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent 62%),radial-gradient(560px 320px at -8% 110%,rgba(255,255,255,.05),transparent 58%)}
.phero>.wrap,.band-tealdark>.wrap,.band-navy>.wrap,.band-ppidark>.wrap,.ctastrip>.cta-in{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* heading accents tuned per dark band */
.band-tealdark .teal-ital{color:#9FD0CE}
.band-navy .teal-ital{color:#9FD0CE}
.band-ppidark .teal-ital{color:#C9A8D4}
.ctastrip h2 em{color:var(--gold-bright)}

/* components on dark bands, themed by CSS (no inline styles needed) */
.band-tealdark .stat-n,.band-navy .stat-n,.band-ppidark .stat-n{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.band-tealdark .stat-l,.band-navy .stat-l,.band-ppidark .stat-l{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66)}
.band-tealdark .callout,.band-navy .callout,.band-ppidark .callout{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.band-tealdark .callout h4,.band-navy .callout h4,.band-ppidark .callout h4{color:#fff}
.band-tealdark .callout p,.band-navy .callout p,.band-ppidark .callout p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.84)}
.band-tealdark .callout .cl-link,.band-navy .callout .cl-link,.band-ppidark .callout .cl-link{color:#9FD0CE}
.band-tealdark .pill,.band-navy .pill,.band-ppidark .pill{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:#E5E9F2}
.band-lav .card{background:#fff}
.band-lav .imgslot,.band-lav .media-ph,.band-tint .imgslot,.band-tint .media-ph{background:#fff;border-color:var(--lav-mid)}

/* hero sub: a touch quieter */
.phero-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);line-height:1.6}
.phero .crumb{margin-bottom:16px}

/* team and contact cards */
.pcard .avatar{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;margin-bottom:14px;display:block}
.pcard .avatar-ph{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lav-wash),var(--lav));color:var(--ppi);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em}
.pcard .prole{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 8px}
.pcard .pbio{font-size:14px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.6}
.pcard .pmail{font-size:13px;margin-top:10px}
.pcard .pmail a{color:var(--ppi);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.pcard-sm .avatar,.pcard-sm .avatar-ph{width:48px;height:48px;font-size:12px;margin-bottom:11px}
.pcard-sm h3{font-size:16px}
.pcard-sm .prole{color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;font-size:12.5px;margin-bottom:0}

/* image slot tones + linked slots */
.imgslot-teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-wash),var(--surface-warm));border-color:var(--teal-mid)}
.imgslot-teal svg,.imgslot-teal .il{color:var(--teal-mid)}
.imgslot-navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-wash),var(--surface-warm));border-color:#B9C4D8}
.imgslot-navy svg,.imgslot-navy .il{color:#8FA0BE}
.imglink{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.imglink:hover .imgslot{border-color:var(--ppi)}

/* FAQ: rounder, calmer */
.faq summary{padding:17px 10px;border-radius:10px;transition:background .25s}
.faq summary:hover{background:var(--lav-wash)}
.faq .faq-a{padding:2px 10px 18px}

/* arrows ease along */
.arrow{transition:gap .25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}

/* gentle focus */
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(78,46,83,.4);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}

/* staggered reveals: children of grids rise in sequence */
.stagger>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}
.stagger.in>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.07s}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.14s}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.21s}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.28s}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.35s}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.42s}
.stagger.in>*:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.49s}
.html-nojs .stagger>*{opacity:1;transform:none}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  .stagger>*,.rv{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .btn,.card{transition:none}
}

/* =============================================================
   MOBILE: shorter pages, same content.
   Card grids become swipeable rows, empty photo slots step
   aside, spacing tightens. Real photos always show.
   ============================================================= */
@media (max-width:760px){
  .band{padding:clamp(44px,2.5vw + 30px,66px) 0}
  .phero{padding:46px 0 40px}
  .ctastrip{padding:46px 0}
  .sec-body{font-size:15px}

  /* card grids stack into one clean, full-width column on phones */
  main .grid.g2,main .grid.g3,main .grid.g4,main .cases,main .discover{
    display:grid;grid-auto-flow:row;grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-auto-columns:auto;
    gap:14px;overflow:visible;
    margin-inline:0;padding-inline:0;padding-bottom:0;
    scrollbar-width:auto;
    mask-image:none;-webkit-mask-image:none}
  main .grid.g2::-webkit-scrollbar,main .grid.g3::-webkit-scrollbar,main .grid.g4::-webkit-scrollbar,main .cases::-webkit-scrollbar,main .discover::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  main .grid.g2>*,main .grid.g3>*,main .grid.g4>*,main .cases>*,main .discover>*{scroll-snap-align:start}
  main .grid.g2{grid-auto-columns:auto}

  /* stats stay compact */
  .statrow,.statrow.s4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
  .stat-n{font-size:26px}
  .demo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}
  .dchip{flex:none;padding:13px 14px}
  .dchip .n{font-size:22px}

  /* numbered services: single calm column */
  .flist{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .flist .fitem{padding:17px 18px}

  /* empty image slots step aside on phones; real photos still show */
  .imgfig:has(.imgslot){display:none}
  .imgslot{display:none}

  .callout{padding:17px 18px}
  .cta-in h2{font-size:26px}
  .qz blockquote{font-size:19px}
}

/* ---- brand logo artwork ---- */
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.brand-logo{height:42px;width:auto;display:block}
.brand-sep{width:1px;height:30px;background:rgba(45,27,78,.18);display:block;flex:none}
.brand .brand-stride{white-space:nowrap}
.brand-stride-logo{height:30px;width:auto;display:block;flex:none}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .brand{gap:10px}
  .brand-logo{height:34px}
  .brand-sep{height:24px}
  .brand-stride-logo{height:25px}
}
.foot-brand .lk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.flogo{width:auto;display:block}
.flogo-ppi{height:34px}
.flogo-stride{height:42px}
.f-stridefull{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin:12px 0 2px}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .brand-logo{height:33px}
  .brand-sep{height:22px}
  .brand .brand-stride{font-size:9px}
  .flogo-ppi{height:28px}
  .flogo-stride{height:36px}
}

.thesis-fn{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft,#6b6478);margin-top:18px;max-width:60ch}

/* inline colour spans for emphasis inside prose */
.md-gold{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:700}
.md-lav{color:var(--lav)}
.md-teal{color:var(--teal)}
.md-ppi{color:var(--ppi);font-weight:700}
.md-white{color:#fff}
.md-whiteb{color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.band-tealdark .md-gold,.band-navy .md-gold,.band-ppidark .md-gold{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.band-tealdark .md-teal,.band-navy .md-teal,.band-ppidark .md-teal{color:#9FD0CE}

/* Community page sticks to PPI colours, not STRIDE teal */
.page-community .sec-h2 .teal-ital{color:var(--lav-mid)}
.page-community .phero-h1 .teal-ital{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.page-community .pcard .prole{color:var(--lav-mid)}
.page-community .case .ck{color:var(--lav-mid)}

.btn-goldblack{background:var(--gold-bright);color:#1a1205;font-weight:700}
.btn-goldblack:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 13px 30px rgba(208,169,52,.4)}

.ital-gold{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.band-navy .ital-gold,.band-tealdark .ital-gold,.band-ppidark .ital-gold{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.sec-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:24px}

/* ============================================================
   New components: why-now strip (sp3), bubbles, stages, split, testimonials
   Self-contained; new class names, no collision with carousel rule.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Why-now 3-stat strip (home) --- */
.statpanel.sp3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .statpanel.sp3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .statpanel.sp3 .sp{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 12%,transparent)}
  .statpanel.sp3 .sp:last-child{border-bottom:0}
}

/* --- Community composition bubbles --- */
.bubbles{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:26px 30px;margin-top:34px}
.bub{flex:0 0 auto;width:clamp(150px,20%,190px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;min-width:0}
.bub .bn{width:clamp(96px,11vw,124px);height:clamp(96px,11vw,124px);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);line-height:1}
.bub-ppi .bn{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 12%,#fff);color:var(--ppi);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 28%,transparent)}
.bub-teal .bn{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 12%,#fff);color:var(--teal);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 28%,transparent)}
.bub-gold .bn{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 14%,#fff);color:var(--gold-bright);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 32%,transparent)}
.bub .bl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px;line-height:1.3;max-width:170px}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .bubbles{gap:22px;justify-content:space-between}
  .bub{width:47%}
  .bub .bn{width:88px;height:88px}
}

/* --- Lifecycle stages --- */
.stages{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:34px;align-items:stretch}
.stage{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:3px solid var(--ppi);border-radius:12px;padding:20px 18px;min-width:0}
.stage:nth-child(1){border-top-color:var(--gold-bright)}
.stage:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--teal)}
.stage:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--ppi)}
.stage:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--navy)}
.stage:nth-child(5){border-top-color:#A93E55}
.stage-no{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.08em}
.stage-label{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);margin:8px 0 12px}
.stage-pts{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.stage-pts li{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink);padding-left:14px;position:relative;margin-bottom:7px}
.stage-pts li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.stage-pts li:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:7px;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ppi)}
@media (max-width:980px){ .stages{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .stages{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* --- PPI + STRIDE working-as-one split --- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:34px;align-items:start}
.split-col{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;min-width:0}
.split-ppi{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 5%,#fff);border-top:4px solid var(--ppi)}
.split-stride{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 5%,#fff);border-top:4px solid var(--teal)}
.split-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px}
.split-ppi .split-head{color:var(--ppi)} .split-stride .split-head{color:var(--teal)}
.split-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:35% 1fr;gap:14px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.split-row:first-of-type{border-top:0}
.split-k{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.35}
.split-v{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:760px){ .split{grid-template-columns:1fr} .split-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px} }

/* --- Testimonials grid --- */
.tqs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:34px}
.tq{margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--ppi);border-radius:12px;padding:24px 26px;min-width:0}
.tq blockquote{margin:0;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);font-style:italic}
.tq blockquote:before{content:"\201C";font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ppi);font-size:30px;line-height:0;vertical-align:-12px;margin-right:3px}
.tq figcaption{margin-top:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.tq-name{font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.tq-role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;line-height:1.3}
@media (max-width:760px){ .tqs{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* --- Photo gallery (consulting engagements) --- */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:24px}
.gphoto{margin:0}
.gphoto img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;object-fit:cover;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.gphoto figcaption{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;font-style:italic;line-height:1.4}
@media (max-width:560px){ .gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* --- City chapter tiles --- */
.citytiles{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:11px;margin-top:26px}
.ctile{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:11px 18px;border-radius:10px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;line-height:1}
.ctile-ppi{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 13%,#fff);color:var(--ppi);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 26%,transparent)}
.ctile-gold{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 16%,#fff);color:#8a6a12;border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 36%,transparent)}
.ctile-teal{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 12%,#fff);color:var(--teal);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 26%,transparent)}
.ctile-new{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 45%,transparent)}
.cnew{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--gold-bright);color:#241726;padding:3px 6px;border-radius:5px}
@media (max-width:560px){ .ctile{font-size:14px;padding:9px 14px} }

/* ---------- cross-browser hardening + render polish ---------- */
/* contain the off-canvas mobile drawer so it never adds page width; clip (not hidden) keeps sticky header working */
html{overflow-x:clip}
/* solid fallbacks for color-mix tiles (older browsers) */
.ctile-ppi{background:#ede8f4;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 13%,#fff);border-color:#cdbce0;border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--ppi) 26%,transparent)}
.ctile-gold{background:#f7f1de;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 16%,#fff);border-color:#e5d3a0;border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold-bright) 36%,transparent)}
.ctile-teal{background:#e4edee;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 12%,#fff);border-color:#bcd2d3;border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--teal) 26%,transparent)}

/* Board of Advisors: real text names + titles, photo-ready avatar slots */
.advisors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:30px}
.adv-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:13px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 18px;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(20,10,30,.05)}
.adv-av{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;display:block;flex:0 0 auto}
.adv-av-ph{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#4E2E53,#1c1642);color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:21px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.01em}
.adv-name{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 3px;line-height:1.25}
.adv-role{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45;margin:0}
@media (max-width:980px){.advisors{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:13px}}
@media (max-width:560px){.advisors{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* LinkedIn glyph, linkable advisor cards, clickable city tiles */
.li-mark{width:15px;height:15px;fill:currentColor;flex:0 0 auto}
.adv-card-link{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.adv-card-link:hover{border-color:var(--ppi);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(78,46,83,.13);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.adv-card-link .li-mark{position:absolute;top:15px;right:15px;color:var(--lav-mid);opacity:.55;transition:color .2s ease,opacity .2s ease}
.adv-card-link:hover .li-mark{color:#0A66C2;opacity:1}
.pcard .plin{margin-top:10px}
.pcard .plin a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ppi);text-decoration:none;transition:color .18s ease}
.pcard .plin a:hover{color:#0A66C2}
.pcard .plin .li-mark{color:#0A66C2}
.ctile-link{cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease}
.ctile-link:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(78,46,83,.16)}

/* Inset / small image figures (constrain oversized section photos) */
.imgfig-inset{max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.imgfig-small{max-width:440px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
@media (max-width:760px){.imgfig-inset,.imgfig-small{max-width:100%}}

/* Offset anchored sections so the sticky header doesn't cover them on jump */
.band[id],.phero[id]{scroll-margin-top:84px}

/* warm description line inside each lifecycle stage */
.stage-desc{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin:9px 0 13px}
.stage-pts{margin-top:0}

/* callouts side-by-side in one row (e.g. chapter-leader role boxes) */
.callouts-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:18px;align-items:start}
.callouts-row .callout{margin-top:0;height:100%}
@media (max-width:820px){.callouts-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- nav dropdowns (Community, Resources) ---- */
.nav-grp{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.nav-grp-top{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.nav-caret{width:6px;height:6px;border-right:2px solid currentColor;border-bottom:2px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg);margin-top:-3px;opacity:.55;transition:transform .2s}
.nav-dd{position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);min-width:272px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 20px 54px rgba(28,22,66,.16);padding:8px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .16s ease,transform .16s ease;z-index:9600}
.nav-dd::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-9px;left:0;right:0;height:9px}
.nav-grp:hover .nav-dd,.nav-grp:focus-within .nav-dd{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(3px)}
.nav-links a.dd-item{display:block;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;white-space:normal}
.nav-links a.dd-item::after{display:none !important}
.nav-links a.dd-item:hover{background:var(--lav-wash);color:inherit}
.dd-t{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.3}
.dd-item:hover .dd-t{color:var(--ppi)}
.dd-d{display:block;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;line-height:1.4}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .nav-grp{display:block;width:100%}
  .nav-grp-top{width:auto}
  .nav-dd{position:static;transform:none !important;opacity:1;visibility:visible;box-shadow:none;border:none;border-left:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;padding:2px 0 6px 14px;margin:4px 0 6px;min-width:0;display:none;background:transparent}
  .nav-grp.open .nav-dd{display:block}
  .nav-grp-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;width:100%}
  .nav-grp.open .nav-grp-top .nav-caret{transform:rotate(-135deg);margin-top:1px}
}

/* ---- callout hover micro-interaction (academic engagement + all callouts) ---- */
.callout{transition:background .24s ease,border-color .24s ease,box-shadow .24s ease,transform .2s ease}
.callout:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(28,22,66,.09);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.callout.teal:hover,.callout.navy:hover,.callout.gold:hover{background:#fff;border-color:var(--line)}

/* ---- case-study colour variation (each case its own accent, like DEEP) ---- */
.case.teal{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--teal-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 44%);border-color:var(--teal-mid)}
.case.ppi{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--lav-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 44%);border-color:var(--lav-mid)}
.case.sage{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--sage-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 44%);border-color:#AFC6B5}
.case.wine{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--wine-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 44%);border-color:#D5A9B4}
.case.amber{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--amber-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 44%);border-color:#E0BE84}
.case.navy{border-color:#AEBCD4}.case.gold{border-color:#E6CE8E}
.case.navy .ck{color:var(--navy)}
.case.gold .ck{color:var(--gold)}
.case.sage .ck{color:var(--sage)}
.case.wine .ck{color:var(--wine)}
.case.amber .ck{color:var(--amber)}
.case.ppi .ck{color:var(--ppi)}
/* visually-hidden helper (crawlable + screen-reader readable, not shown) */
.vh{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ---- gold callout variant (academic engagement) ---- */
.callout.gold{background:var(--gold-wash);border-color:#E6CE8E}
.callout.gold h4{color:var(--gold)}
.callout.gold:hover{background:#fff}

/* ---- career-resources database grid ---- */
.dbgrid{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-top:24px}
.dbgrid.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.dbgrid.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.dbcard{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
a.dbcard.hov{transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}
a.dbcard.hov:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(28,22,66,.10);border-color:var(--lav-mid)}
.db-cover{display:block;height:130px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.db-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.db-cover-ph{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:15px}
.db-cover-ph .db-cover-label{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;line-height:1.15;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.db-teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal) 0%,var(--teal-deep) 100%)}
.db-ppi{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ppi) 0%,var(--ppi-deep) 100%)}
.db-navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%)}
.db-sage{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sage) 0%,#3E5E45 100%)}
.db-amber{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber) 0%,#8F560F 100%)}
.db-wine{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--wine) 0%,#7E2D3F 100%)}
.db-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:16px 18px 18px;flex:1}
.db-body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin:8px 0 6px;line-height:1.25}
.db-body p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--body);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 12px}
.db-body .tag{align-self:flex-start}
.db-body .arrow{margin-top:auto}
@media(max-width:900px){.dbgrid.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.dbgrid.g2,.dbgrid.g3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.db-soon{margin-top:auto;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--muted);font-style:italic}

/* ---------- Partner logo wall (live, replaces flat composite) ---------- */
.logowall{list-style:none;margin:28px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(158px,1fr));gap:14px}
.logocell{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:22px 18px;min-height:108px;transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,border-color .18s ease}
.logocell img{max-width:100%;max-height:56px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block}
.logocell:hover,.logocell:focus-within{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);border-color:var(--lav)}
.logocell.is-dark{background:var(--ppi-ink);border-color:transparent}
.logocell.is-dark:hover,.logocell.is-dark:focus-within{border-color:transparent}
@media(max-width:900px){.logowall{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(134px,1fr));gap:12px}.logocell{min-height:94px;padding:16px 14px}.logocell img{max-height:48px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.logowall{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}.logocell{min-height:80px;padding:13px 10px;border-radius:10px}.logocell img{max-height:42px}}

/* ============================================================
   UX FIXES (June 2026): hero CTAs, dark-band callout hover,
   paragraph spacing, consulting service list, case-card motion
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Hero secondary CTAs were teal/dark text on a dark hero -> invisible. */
.phero .btn-ghost,.phero .btn-ghost-teal{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:#fff;background:transparent}
.phero .btn-ghost:hover,.phero .btn-ghost-teal:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-color:#fff;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* 2. On dark bands, coloured callouts turned solid white on hover while their
      text is white -> white-on-white. Keep them translucent so text stays readable. */
.band-tealdark .callout.teal:hover,.band-tealdark .callout.navy:hover,.band-tealdark .callout.gold:hover,
.band-navy .callout.teal:hover,.band-navy .callout.navy:hover,.band-navy .callout.gold:hover,
.band-ppidark .callout.teal:hover,.band-ppidark .callout.navy:hover,.band-ppidark .callout.gold:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}

/* 3. Space consecutive body paragraphs (were cramped with no gap). */
.sec-body + .sec-body{margin-top:.95em}

/* 4. Consulting service list: was a flat beige hairline grid with gold accents.
      Separated navy-aligned cards, growing left accent, hover lift. */
.page-consulting .flist{background:transparent;border:0;border-radius:0;overflow:visible;gap:16px}
.page-consulting .flist .fitem{background:#fff;border:1px solid #E4E8F0;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px 26px 30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(30,57,99,.05);transition:transform .24s ease,box-shadow .24s ease,border-color .24s ease}
.page-consulting .flist .fitem::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy),var(--teal));transition:width .24s ease}
.page-consulting .flist .fitem:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px -22px rgba(30,57,99,.4);border-color:#C7D1E2}
.page-consulting .flist .fitem:hover::before{width:6px}
.page-consulting .flist .no{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:31px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);opacity:.24;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.page-consulting .flist .ti{color:var(--navy-deep);font-size:20px;margin:2px 0 9px}
.page-consulting .flist .de{color:var(--body);line-height:1.58}

/* 5. Case cards: subtle lift + deepen for a more immersive feel. */
.case{transition:transform .26s ease,box-shadow .26s ease,border-color .26s ease}
.case:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 42px -24px rgba(36,23,38,.3)}

/* 2b. Coloured callouts on dark bands must keep the dark translucent bg in their
       BASE state too. The .callout.gold/.teal/.navy rules otherwise win by source
       order and give gold callouts a light bg with white text (unreadable). */
.band-tealdark .callout.gold,.band-navy .callout.gold,.band-ppidark .callout.gold,
.band-tealdark .callout.teal,.band-navy .callout.teal,.band-ppidark .callout.teal,
.band-tealdark .callout.navy,.band-navy .callout.navy,.band-ppidark .callout.navy{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.band-tealdark .callout.gold h4,.band-navy .callout.gold h4,.band-ppidark .callout.gold h4{color:#F0C674}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Fallbacks for browsers without color-mix() support (Safari < 16.2,
   Chrome < 111). @supports predates color-mix, so only gap browsers
   apply this block; modern browsers ignore it and use the color-mix
   declarations above. Values are the precomputed equivalents of those
   mixes, so appearance is preserved on older browsers.
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@supports not (color: color-mix(in srgb, white, black)) {
  .btn-ghost-teal{border-color:rgba(34,108,111,.45)}
  .statpanel .sp{border-right:1px solid rgba(78,46,83,.12);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(78,46,83,.12)}
  .statpanel.sp3 .sp{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(78,46,83,.12)}
  .ctaband::before{background:radial-gradient(50% 80% at 85% 0%, rgba(94,71,176,.55) 0%, transparent 60%)}
  .bub-ppi .bn{background:#EAE6EA;border:1px solid rgba(78,46,83,.28)}
  .bub-teal .bn{background:#E4EDEE;border:1px solid rgba(34,108,111,.28)}
  .bub-gold .bn{background:#F8F3E3;border:1px solid rgba(208,169,52,.32)}
  .split-ppi{background:#F6F5F6}
  .split-stride{background:#F4F8F8}
  .ctile-ppi{background:#E8E4E9;border:1px solid rgba(78,46,83,.26)}
  .ctile-gold{background:#F7F1DF;border:1px solid rgba(208,169,52,.36)}
  .ctile-teal{background:#E4EDEE;border:1px solid rgba(34,108,111,.26)}
  .ctile-new{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(208,169,52,.45)}
}

/* ---------- polish layer: interaction feel (zero-maintenance) ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){ html{scroll-behavior:smooth} }
::selection{background:var(--ppi);color:#fff}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
.btn{transition:transform .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),background-color .18s ease,color .18s ease}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}