:root{
  /* ============================================================
     NEUTRALS
     ============================================================ */

  --paper:#F7F7F5;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --logo-blue:#0c1395;
  --slate-blue:#2c3080;
  --logo-red:#f8080e;

  --graphite:#55565A;
  --slate:#707277;
  --mist:#E6E6E3;

  /* ============================================================
     DARK MODE NEUTRALS
     ============================================================ */

  --text-heading-dark:#F7F7F5;
  --text-body-dark:#D6D7DA;
  --text-muted-dark:#A3A5AA;

  --border-dark:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --border-dark-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.22);

  /* ============================================================
     BRAND PALETTE
     ============================================================ */

  --ink:#353536;

  /* used for hero gradients / dark sections */
  --royal:#444444;

  /* primary accent */
  --accent:#F0C69A;

  /* slightly darker accent for hover states */
  --accent-soft:#FFDAB4;

  /* link colour */
  --link:#030E70;

  /* dark surfaces */
  --surface-dark:#2F2F31;
  --surface-alt-dark:#3B3B3D;

  /* ============================================================
     TYPOGRAPHY
     ============================================================ */

  --font-display:'Helvetica', sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

  /* ============================================================
     LAYOUT
     ============================================================ */

  --container:1240px;
  --pad-inline:clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --section-py:clamp(64px, 10vw, 132px);
  --header-h:84px;

  /* ============================================================
     SEMANTIC TOKENS
     ============================================================ */

  --surface:var(--paper);
  --surface-alt:var(--white);

  --text-heading:var(--ink);
  --text-body:var(--graphite);
  --text-muted:var(--slate);

  --border-soft:var(--mist);

  --border-strong:rgba(53,53,54,.18);
}

@media (max-width:768px){
  :root{ --header-h:68px; }
}
@media (mn-width:1260){
  :root{ --header-h:68px; }
}


/* ---- dark mode: re-point the semantic tokens ---- */
:root[data-theme="dark"]{
  --surface: var(--surface-dark);
  --surface-alt: var(--surface-alt-dark);
  --text-heading: var(--text-heading-dark);
  --text-body: var(--text-body-dark);
  --text-muted: var(--text-muted-dark);
  --border-soft: var(--border-dark);
  --border-strong: var(--border-dark-strong);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:var(--graphite);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
section{ scroll-margin-top:var(--header-h); }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
p{ margin:0; }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:1px; }

.visually-hidden{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:auto;
}
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-140%);
  background:var(--accent); color:var(--ink); padding:.6rem 1.2rem;
  font:600 .85rem var(--font-body); border-radius:2px; z-index:999;
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus{ transform:translate(-50%,0); top:12px; }

.container{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:var(--pad-inline);
}

.eyebrow{
  font:600 .78rem/1 var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6em;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:18px; height:1px;
  background:var(--accent);
  display:inline-block;
}
.eyebrow--dark{ color:var(--accent); }

.section-head{
  max-width:640px;
  margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);
}
.section-head h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin-top:.55em;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.section-head p{
  margin-top:1.1em;
  color:var(--slate);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  max-width:540px;
}
.section-head em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--accent);
}
.section-head--center{
  margin-inline:auto;
  text-align:center;
}
.section-head--center p{ margin-inline:auto; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.5em;
  font:600 .88rem/1 var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:.95rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius:2px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .15s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(1px); }
.btn-gold{ background:var(--slate-blue); border-color:var(--slate-blue); color:var(--accent); }
.btn-gold:hover{ background:transparent; color:var(--accent); }
.btn-ghost-dark{ border-color:var(--logo-blue); color:var(--logo-blue); }
.btn-ghost-dark:hover{ border-color:var(--logo-red); color:var(--logo-red); }
.btn-ghost-light{ border-color:rgba(10,22,40,.25); color:var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost-light:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); background:var(--ink); color:var(--white); }
.btn-arrow{ transition:transform .25s ease; }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* Reveal-on-scroll */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  height:var(--header-h);
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  background:var(--accent);
  transition:background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, backdrop-filter .35s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{
  background:var(--accent);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(212,165,55,.15);
}
.site-header .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  width:100%;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.brand-mark{ width:38px; height:38px; flex-shrink:0; }
.brand-word{ line-height:1; }
.brand-word .name{
  display:block;
  font:600 1.28rem var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--logo-blue);
}
.brand-word .tag{
  display:block;
  margin-top:.18em;
  font:500 .58rem var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);
}

.main-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px); }
.main-nav ul{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(18px,2.6vw,34px); }
.nav-link{
  position:relative;
  font:500 .9rem var(--font-body);
  color:var(--logo-blue);
  padding:.3rem 0;
}
.nav-link::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px;
  width:0; height:1px; background:var(--accent);
  transition:width .25s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover{ color:var(--white); }
.nav-link:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.header-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.header-cta .btn{ padding:.7rem 1.25rem; font-size:.82rem; }

.menu-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:40px; height:40px;
  background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
}
.menu-toggle span{ width:22px; height:1.5px; background:var(--white); transition:transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-panel{
  position:fixed; inset:0; top:var(--header-h);
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s;
  z-index:90;
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.mobile-panel.is-open{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); visibility:visible; }
.mobile-panel .container{ padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:48px; }
.mobile-panel ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.mobile-panel .nav-link{
  font:500 1.5rem var(--font-display);
  color:var(--white);
  padding:.5rem 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.mobile-panel .header-cta{ margin-top:32px; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
.mobile-panel .header-cta .btn{ justify-content:center; padding:1rem; font-size:.9rem; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .main-nav > ul, .header-cta{ display:none; }
  .menu-toggle{ display:flex; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ink) 0%, var(--royal) 100%);
  padding-top:clamp(40px,7vw,72px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(56px,8vw,96px);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(212,165,55,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  opacity:.5;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .container{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{ color:var(--accent-soft); }
.hero-copy h1{
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.6vw,3.7rem);
  line-height:1.12;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-top:.5em;
}
.hero-copy h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--accent-soft); }
.hero-copy .lede{
  margin-top:1.4rem;
  color:rgba(245,246,248,.78);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  max-width:520px;
  line-height:1.7;
}
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:.9rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:2.2rem; }

.hero-stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,auto);
  gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);
  margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,64px);
  padding-top:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.stat .num{
  font:600 1.9rem var(--font-mono);
  color:var(--accent);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.stat .label{
  margin-top:.35em;
  font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:rgba(245,246,248,.6);
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* Signature network graphic */
.network-wrap{ position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.network-wrap svg{ width:100%; max-width:540px; height:auto; }
.net-orbit{ fill:none; stroke:var(--accent); stroke-opacity:.16; }
.net-orbit--rotate{
  stroke-dasharray:2 10;
  stroke-opacity:.3;
  transform-origin:280px 280px;
  animation:spin 60s linear infinite;
}
.net-link{ stroke:var(--accent); stroke-opacity:.5; stroke-width:1.2; }
.net-node circle{ fill:var(--accent); }
.net-node text{
  font:500 12px var(--font-mono);
  fill:rgba(245,246,248,.82);
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.net-ping{
  fill:none; stroke:var(--accent); stroke-width:1.2;
  transform-origin:center;
  animation:ping 3.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.net-center circle{ fill:var(--ink); stroke:var(--accent); stroke-width:1.4; }
.net-center text{
  font:600 13px var(--font-display);
  fill:var(--white);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.net-badge{
  font:500 11px var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  fill:rgba(245,246,248,.45);
}
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes ping{
  0%{ transform:scale(.55); opacity:.85; }
  100%{ transform:scale(1.9); opacity:0; }
}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero .container{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .network-wrap{ order:-1; max-width:380px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .hero-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,auto); }
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.trust{
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:30px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,165,55,.15);
}
.trust-label{
  text-align:center;
  font:500 .72rem var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(245,246,248,.4);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.marquee{ display:flex; overflow:hidden; }
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; flex-shrink:0;
  animation:scroll-left 34s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-track span{
  font:500 1.02rem var(--font-display);
  color:rgba(245,246,248,.55);
  padding-inline:1.6rem;
  white-space:nowrap;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
@keyframes scroll-left{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about{ padding:var(--section-py) 0; background:var(--paper); }
.about .container{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr .8fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);
  align-items:start;
}
.about-copy p{ color:var(--slate); font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:1.1em; max-width:560px; }
.about-copy p + p{ margin-top:1em; }
.about-aside{
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);
  border-left:3px solid var(--accent);
}
.about-aside .year{
  font:600 3.2rem var(--font-display);
  color:var(--accent);
  line-height:1;
}
.about-aside .cap{
  margin-top:.6em;
  color:rgba(245,246,248,.65);
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.about-aside blockquote{
  margin:1.6em 0 0;
  font:italic 500 1.15rem var(--font-display);
  color:var(--white);
  line-height:1.5;
  padding-top:1.4em;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .about .container{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TWO-PATH / SERVICE SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.path-section{ padding:var(--section-py) 0; }
.path-section.alt{ background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--mist); border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist); }

.path-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px); margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px); }

.chip-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.55rem; margin-top:1.6rem; }
.chip{
  font:500 .82rem var(--font-body);
  padding:.45rem 1rem;
  border:1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius:30px;
  color:var(--graphite);
  background:var(--white);
}
.chip--dark{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18); color:rgba(245,246,248,.85); background:transparent; }

/* Process steps */
.process{ margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px); }
.process-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.process-step{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:64px 1fr; gap:1.4rem;
  padding:1.5rem 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--mist);
}
.process-step:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist); }
.process-step .idx{
  font:600 1.6rem var(--font-mono); color:var(--accent);
}
.process-step h4{ font:600 1.05rem var(--font-body); color:var(--ink); }
.process-step p{ margin-top:.3em; color:var(--slate); font-size:.95rem; max-width:520px; }

/* Pricing tiers */
.tiers{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px); }
.tier{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--mist);
  padding:clamp(26px,3vw,34px);
  position:relative;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.tier:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.tier--featured{ border-color:var(--accent); }
.tier-name{ font:600 .78rem var(--font-mono); letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--slate); }
.tier--featured .tier-name{ color:var(--accent); }
.tier-price{ font:600 2.1rem var(--font-display); color:var(--ink); margin-top:.5em; }
.tier-price span{ font-size:.95rem; font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--slate); }
.tier-desc{ margin-top:.7em; color:var(--slate); font-size:.92rem; }
.tier-feat{ margin-top:1.4rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.55rem; }
.tier-feat li{
  font-size:.88rem; color:var(--graphite); padding-left:1.1em; position:relative;
}
.tier-feat li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--accent); }

/* Service grid (career services list / approach list) */
.svc-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px); }
.svc-row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:1rem;
  padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--mist);
  border-top:2px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .25s ease;
}
.svc-row:hover{ border-top-color:var(--accent); }
.svc-row .nm{ font:600 .96rem var(--font-body); color:var(--ink); }
.svc-row .pr{ font:500 .85rem var(--font-mono); color:var(--accent); white-space:nowrap; }

.approach-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px); }
.approach-item{
  background:var(--royal);
  padding:1.6rem 1.4rem;
}
.approach-item .n{ font:600 .78rem var(--font-mono); color:var(--accent); }
.approach-item p{ margin-top:.5em; font-size:.92rem; color:rgba(245,246,248,.8); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .path-grid, .tiers{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .approach-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCES
   ============================================================ */
.resources{ padding:var(--section-py) 0; background:var(--paper); }
.res-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px); }
.res-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist);
  padding:clamp(28px,3vw,36px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.8rem;
}
.res-card h3{ font:600 1.3rem var(--font-display); }
.res-card p{ color:var(--slate); font-size:.95rem; }
.res-card .links{ display:flex; gap:1.4rem; margin-top:.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.res-card .links a{ font:600 .85rem var(--font-body); color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent); padding-bottom:2px; }
.res-card .links a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }

@media (max-width:768px){ .res-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner{
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:clamp(56px,7vw,84px) 0;
  text-align:center;
}
.cta-banner h2{
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);
  max-width:680px; margin-inline:auto; line-height:1.25;
}
.cta-banner .actions{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:1rem; margin-top:2rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer{ background:var(--ink); color:rgba(245,246,248,.7); padding-top:clamp(56px,7vw,80px); }
.footer-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr .8fr .8fr; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);
  padding-bottom:48px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.footer-brand .brand-word .name{ color:var(--white); }
.footer-brand p{ margin-top:1.2rem; font-size:.88rem; max-width:300px; color:rgba(245,246,248,.55); }
.footer-social{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; margin-top:1.4rem; }
.footer-social a{
  width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:50%;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); background:rgba(212,165,55,.1); }
.footer-social svg{ width:15px; height:15px; fill:rgba(245,246,248,.8); }

.footer-col h4{
  font:600 .76rem var(--font-mono); letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-soft); margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.footer-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.7rem; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col address{ font-size:.92rem; color:rgba(245,246,248,.72); font-style:normal; line-height:1.6; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }

.footer-bottom{
  padding:24px 0 32px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p{ font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(245,246,248,.45); }
.disclaimer{
  font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(245,246,248,.4); line-height:1.7;
  max-width:980px; padding:28px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
}

/* Hide brand text (name + tagline) once space gets tight, keep just the logo mark */
@media (max-width:1260px){
  .brand-word{ display:none; }
}

/* But bring it back once the nav has collapsed into the hamburger — 
   plenty of room again since nav+CTA are hidden at that point */
.site-header.is-nav-collapsed .brand-word{
  display:block;
}

/* Safety-net fallback (no-JS case) — same logic applies below 640px */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .brand-word{ display:block; }
}

img.brand-logo{
  max-width:50px;
   width:50px;
  height:50px;
}