/* ===============================================================================
   arinzeMadueke.com  Design System (white / charcoal / orange)
   Premium editorial personal-brand platform. Mobile-first. Procedural PHP stack.
   =============================================================================== */

:root {
    --c-navy:        #222222;   /* dark accent */
    --c-navy-2:      #2B2B2B;
    --c-navy-soft:   rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.85);
    --c-gold:        #342EAD;   /* primary brand */
    --c-gold-2:      #2A248F;
    --c-gold-soft:   rgba(52, 46, 173, 0.12);
    --c-coral:       #FF6D5A;   /* secondary accent */
    --c-coral-2:     #E95B47;
    --c-coral-soft:  rgba(255, 109, 90, 0.14);
    --c-ivory:       #F7F7F7;   /* light section */
    --c-ivory-2:     #EFEFEF;
    --c-charcoal:    #2A2A2A;
    --c-charcoal-2:  #333333;
    --c-white:       #FFFFFF;
    --c-text:        #1C1C1C;   /* primary headings / text */
    --c-text-soft:   #666666;   /* secondary text */
    --c-muted:       #9A9A9A;
    --c-line:        #E5E5E5;   /* borders / dividers */
    --c-line-dark:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

    --font-head:  "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --font-body:  "Manrope", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius:    14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --radius-xl: 30px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow:    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    --shadow-gold: 0 14px 34px rgba(52, 46, 173, 0.26);
    --shadow-coral: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 109, 90, 0.24);

    --space: 1rem;
    --container: 1200px;
    --header-h: 78px;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-x: clip; }
html.js { scroll-behavior: auto; } /* JS handles offset-aware smooth scrolling */
body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--c-text);
    background: var(--c-white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden; overflow-x: clip;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ease), opacity .8s var(--ease); }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--c-text); margin: 0 0 .6em; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
::selection { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-gold); outline-offset: 2px; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 34px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-gold); display: inline-block; }
.text-gold { color: var(--c-gold); }
.text-soft { color: var(--c-text-soft); }
.text-muted { color: var(--c-muted); }
.text-white { color: var(--c-white); }
.fw-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.lead-text { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); line-height: 1.75; }
.lead-text--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }

.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0; }
.section--dark { background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); }
.section--chart { background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-white); }
.section--ivory { background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-text); }
.section--white { background: var(--c-white); }
.section--goldline { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); }

.section__head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
.section__head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section__head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section__title { margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.section__lead { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-premium {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
    padding: .88rem 1.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    will-change: transform;
    touch-action: manipulation;
}
.btn-premium i { font-size: .85em; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn-premium:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-premium:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-premium:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); }

.btn-premium--gold { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn-premium--gold:hover { background: var(--c-gold-2); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(52, 46, 173, .32); }
.btn-premium--navy { background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-premium--navy:hover { background: var(--c-navy-2); }
.btn-premium--light { background: var(--c-white); color: var(--c-navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-premium--light:hover { background: var(--c-ivory); }
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent; color: var(--c-navy); border-color: rgba(34,34,34,.28);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-gold); background: var(--c-gold-soft); }
.btn-outline--light { color: var(--c-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.34); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline--light:hover { border-color: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-coral); background: var(--c-coral-soft); }
.btn-premium--coral { background: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-coral); }
.btn-premium--coral:hover { background: var(--c-coral-2); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(255, 109, 90, .32); }
.btn-premium--white { background: var(--c-white); color: var(--c-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-premium--white:hover { background: var(--c-ivory); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Header (dark)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
    height: var(--header-h);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    background: var(--c-navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark);
    transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(34,34,34,.97); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.site-header__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: var(--header-h); }

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.brand__mark {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: 0 0 44px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--c-white); background: var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--c-white); letter-spacing: .01em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.brand__sub { font-size: .58rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-coral); margin-top: 3px; }

.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .2rem; }
.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    padding: .55rem .72rem;
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    transition: color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: .72rem; right: .72rem; bottom: .15rem;
    height: 2px; background: var(--c-coral);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--c-white); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link.is-active { color: var(--c-white); }
.nav-link--cta {
    background: var(--c-gold); border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--c-white); padding: .5rem 1.2rem;
    margin-left: .6rem;
    font-size: .82rem;
}
.nav-link--cta::after { display: none; }
.nav-link--cta:hover { background: var(--c-gold-2); }
.nav-link--cta i { font-size: .78em; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.nav-link--cta:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; cursor: pointer; position: relative; z-index: 1002; touch-action: manipulation; }
.nav-toggle span {
    display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; margin: 5px auto;
    background: var(--c-white);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.site-header__overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(34,34,34,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease); z-index: 1001; }
.site-header__overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 58%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, #342EAD 0%, #2A248F 46%, #211B85 72%, #17125E 100%);
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: clamp(4.5rem, 12vw, 9rem) 0 clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before, .hero::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); opacity: .5;
}
.hero::before { width: 440px; height: 440px; top: -120px; right: -80px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent 70%); }
.hero::after { width: 520px; height: 520px; bottom: -200px; left: -120px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,16,90,.6), transparent 70%); }
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero__heading { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero__role { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2vw, 1.15rem); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero__sub { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2vw, 1.22rem); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); max-width: 30rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; }

.hero__media { position: relative; }
.hero__media::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(52,46,173,.55), rgba(34,27,130,.3) 46%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(44px);
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero__frame {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}
.hero__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__badge {
    position: absolute; bottom: 1.2rem; left: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(34,34,34,.78); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero__badge-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: 0 0 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-white); border-radius: 10px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hero__badge-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-white); font-size: .95rem; }
.hero__badge-sub { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* Hero entrance sequence (staggered on load) */
.hero__role, .hero__heading, .hero__sub, .hero__cta, .hero__media { opacity: 1; }
.hero__role    { animation: heroReveal .8s var(--ease) .15s both; }
.hero__heading { animation: heroReveal .85s var(--ease) .30s both; }
.hero__sub     { animation: heroReveal .8s var(--ease) .45s both; }
.hero__cta     { animation: heroReveal .8s var(--ease) .60s both; }
.hero__media   { animation: heroMedia .95s var(--ease) .55s both; }
@keyframes heroReveal {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes heroMedia {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.97); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Intro / featured strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro { background: var(--c-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.intro__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.intro__stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.stat__value { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-gold); line-height: 1; }
.stat__label { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-top: .4rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Pillars
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.3rem; }
.pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold), transparent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.4); }
.pillar:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pillar__icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--c-gold-soft); color: var(--c-gold); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover .pillar__icon { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pillar h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.pillar p { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Cards  generic
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card-lift { background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); height: 100%; }
.card-lift:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.4); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Venture cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ventures-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.3rem; }
.venture-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.venture-card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-navy); }
.venture-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.01); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.venture-card:hover .venture-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.venture-card__tag { position: absolute; top: .9rem; left: .9rem; background: rgba(34,34,34,.82); color: var(--c-white); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .4rem .75rem; border-radius: 999px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.venture-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; }
.venture-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.venture-card__title a { color: inherit; display: inline-block; }
.venture-card__title a:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }
.venture-card__desc { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .93rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1; }
.venture-card__purpose { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-gold); font-weight: 600; }
.venture-card__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; }
.venture-card__link { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.venture-card__link i { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); color: var(--c-gold); }
.venture-card:hover .venture-card__link i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.venture-card__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.venture-card__site { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.venture-card__site i { font-size: .85em; color: var(--c-gold); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.venture-card:hover .venture-card__site i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.venture-card__site:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Timeline (milestones)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 0; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--c-gold), rgba(52,46,173,.15)); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.timeline__item { position: relative; width: 50%; padding: 0 2.6rem 3rem 0; }
.timeline__item:nth-child(even) { left: 50%; padding: 0 0 3rem 2.6rem; }
.timeline__dot { position: absolute; top: .3rem; right: -9px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--c-gold-soft); z-index: 2; }
.timeline__item:nth-child(even) .timeline__dot { right: auto; left: -9px; }
.timeline__year { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-gold); background: var(--c-gold-soft); padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.timeline__card { background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.timeline__item:hover .timeline__card { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.4); }
.timeline__card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.timeline__card p { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .94rem; margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Articles / insights cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.articles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.3rem; }
.article-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.article-card__media { overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: var(--c-navy); }
.article-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.article-card:hover .article-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.article-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 1.4rem; flex: 1; }
.article-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.article-card__cat { color: var(--c-gold); }
.article-card__dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-muted); }
.article-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.28rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.article-card__excerpt { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .93rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1; }
.article-card__read { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-navy); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.article-card__read i { color: var(--c-gold); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.article-card:hover .article-card__read i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Media / press list
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.media-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.media-item { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; align-items: center; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.media-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.4); }
.media-item__logo { flex: 0 0 96px; height: 96px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-align: center; padding: .5rem; transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease); }
.media-item:hover .media-item__logo { background: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-white); }
.media-item__body { flex: 1; }
.media-item__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--c-gold); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.media-item__top .muted { color: var(--c-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.media-item__headline { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.media-item__desc { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.media-item__read { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--c-navy); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; text-decoration: none; }
.media-item__read i { color: var(--c-gold); transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.media-item__read:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }
.media-item__read:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.media-detail__media { max-width: 560px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--c-navy); margin-bottom: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -18px rgba(20,20,20,.45); }
.media-detail__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.media-detail__fallback { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .6rem; color: var(--c-coral); font-size: 2.6rem; }
.media-detail__fallback span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.media-detail__body { max-width: 760px; }
.media-detail__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.filter-chip { padding: .5rem 1.1rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 999px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--c-text-soft); cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); background: var(--c-white); }
.filter-chip:hover { border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-gold); }
.filter-chip.is-active { background: var(--c-navy); border-color: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Football / feature split
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.feature-split--rev .feature-split__media { order: 2; }
.feature-split__media img { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; }
.venture-detail__media img { aspect-ratio: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.check-list { display: grid; gap: .7rem; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .7rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .98rem; }
.check-list li i { color: var(--c-gold); margin-top: .35rem; }
.section--dark .check-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Categories grid (technology)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.3rem; }
.cat-tile { padding: 2rem 1.7rem; background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); text-align: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.cat-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.4); }
.cat-tile__icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--c-gold-soft); color: var(--c-gold); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease); }
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__icon { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cat-tile h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Quote band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quote-band { background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); text-align: center; padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.quote-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52,46,173,.3), transparent 70%); top: -100px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.quote-band blockquote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.3; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 1rem; font-weight: 500; }
.quote-band cite { font-style: normal; color: var(--c-gold); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .82rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52,46,173,.18), transparent 70%); right: -60px; bottom: -60px; }
.cta-band__text { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 620px; }
.cta-band__text h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cta-band__text p { color: var(--c-text-soft); margin: 0; }
.cta-band__action { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Forms
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-shell { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form-card { background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-navy); margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.form-control, .form-select {
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: .8rem 1rem; font-size: .95rem; font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--c-text);
    background: var(--c-ivory); transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
    min-height: 48px;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus { border-color: var(--c-gold); background: var(--c-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--c-gold-soft); outline: none; }
textarea.form-control { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Gallery
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.gallery-item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; cursor: pointer; background: var(--c-navy); }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease), opacity .4s var(--ease); }
.gallery-item::after { content: "\f00e"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 900; position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--c-white); font-size: 1.4rem; background: rgba(34,34,34,.5); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item--tall { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }

.gallery-lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000; background: rgba(34,34,34,.95); display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 2rem; }
.gallery-lightbox.is-open { display: flex; }
.gallery-lightbox img { max-width: 92vw; max-height: 88vh; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.gallery-lightbox__close { position: absolute; top: 1.4rem; right: 1.6rem; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); color: var(--c-white); font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
.gallery-lightbox__close:hover { background: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-white); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.gallery-lightbox__cap { position: absolute; bottom: 1.6rem; left: 0; right: 0; text-align: center; color: var(--c-white); font-size: .95rem; padding: 0 2rem; }
.gallery-lightbox__nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); color: var(--c-white); font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .2s var(--ease); }
.gallery-lightbox__nav:hover { background: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-white); }
.gallery-lightbox__nav.prev { left: 1.4rem; }
.gallery-lightbox__nav.next { right: 1.4rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Page hero (inner pages) — dark navy to match homepage hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero { background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); padding: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 6rem) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 80% 30%, rgba(52,46,173,.14) 0%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,109,90,.08), transparent 70%); bottom: -100px; left: -40px; pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero__title { margin-bottom: .6rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 640px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--c-coral); }

/* Page hero staggered entrance animations */
.page-hero .page-hero__title,
.page-hero .page-hero__sub,
.page-hero .breadcrumbs,
.page-hero .filter-chip,
.page-hero .btn-premium {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    animation: heroFadeUp .8s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumbs { animation-delay: .08s; }
.page-hero .page-hero__title { animation-delay: .2s; }
.page-hero .page-hero__sub { animation-delay: .34s; }
.page-hero .filter-chip { animation-delay: .28s; }
.page-hero .btn-premium { animation-delay: .46s; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Breadcrumbs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumbs { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight: 600; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-gold); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { opacity: .8; }
.breadcrumbs .sep { opacity: .5; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 2rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold); }
.site-footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); }
.site-footer__about .brand__mark { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-basis: 40px; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-footer__name { color: var(--c-white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.site-footer__about p { font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }
.site-footer__col h5 { color: var(--c-white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-footer__col a { display: block; padding: .3rem 0; font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }
.site-footer__social { display: flex; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.site-footer__social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--c-white); font-size: .9rem; transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
.site-footer__social a:hover { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); border-color: var(--c-gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.site-footer__bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding-top: 1.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .84rem; }
.site-footer__links { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; }
.site-footer__links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.site-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Article / content page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.content-page { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }
.content-page h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.content-page h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.content-page p, .content-page li { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.content-page img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin: 1.6rem 0; }
.article-hero { background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white); padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.article-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 75% 35%, rgba(52,46,173,.12) 0%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.article-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,109,90,.07), transparent 70%); top: -80px; right: -30px; pointer-events: none; }
.article-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.article-meta .cat { color: var(--c-coral); }
.article-hero h1 { max-width: 900px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Article hero staggered entrance animations */
.article-hero .breadcrumbs,
.article-hero .article-meta,
.article-hero h1 {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    animation: heroFadeUp .8s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.article-hero .breadcrumbs { animation-delay: .08s; }
.article-hero .article-meta { animation-delay: .2s; }
.article-hero h1 { animation-delay: .34s; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Contacts / info strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.info-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.3rem; }
.info-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem; background: var(--c-ivory); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); text-align: center; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease); }
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--c-white); }
.info-card i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--c-coral); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.info-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.info-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Alerts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.alert-msg { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.alert-msg--success { background: #E9F9EF; color: #1D7A48; border: 1px solid #C4ECDA; }
.alert-msg--error { background: #FDF0EE; color: #C23A25; border: 1px solid #F7CBC3; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Accent visibility on dark backgrounds (coral secondary for contrast)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero__role { color: var(--c-coral); }
.section--dark .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow, .quote-band .eyebrow { color: var(--c-coral); }
.section--dark .eyebrow::before, .page-hero .eyebrow::before, .quote-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-coral); }
.section--dark .cta-band .eyebrow { color: var(--c-coral); }
.section--dark .cta-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-coral); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-coral); }
.article-meta .cat { color: var(--c-coral); }
.quote-band cite { color: var(--c-coral); }
.section--dark .check-list li i { color: var(--c-coral); }
.site-footer__col a:hover, .site-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--c-coral); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Headings inside dark / indigo backgrounds must be white (contrast fix)
   The base h1–h5 rule sets #1C1C1C, which overrides inheritance and would
   otherwise render dark-on-dark / dark-on-indigo (invisible).
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--dark h1, .section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4, .section--dark h5,
.section--chart h1, .section--chart h2, .section--chart h3, .section--chart h4, .section--chart h5,
.quote-band h1, .quote-band h2, .quote-band h3,
.page-hero h1, .page-hero h2, .page-hero h3,
.article-hero h1, .article-hero h2,
.hero__heading,
.section--dark .cta-band__text h2, .section--dark .cta-band__text h3 { color: var(--c-white); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Animations  scroll reveal system
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
html.js [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity .75s var(--ease), transform .75s var(--ease);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}
html.js [data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-46px); }
html.js [data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(46px); }
html.js [data-reveal="scale"] { transform: scale(.94); }
html.js [data-reveal="fade"]  { transform: none; }
html.js [data-reveal].revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Gentle image entrance inside revealing containers */
html.js [data-reveal]:not(.revealed) img { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: .86; }

/* Page entrance */
.page-fade { animation: pageFade .7s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes pageFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive  mobile-first
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pillars-grid, .ventures-grid, .articles-grid, .cat-grid, .gallery-grid, .info-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero__grid, .intro__grid, .feature-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .feature-split__media { order: -1; }
    .feature-split--rev .feature-split__media { order: -1; }
    .site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero__media::before { inset: -3%; opacity: .85; filter: blur(36px); }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    :root { --header-h: 66px; }
    .site-nav {
        position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
        width: min(82vw, 320px);
        background: var(--c-navy);
        flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
        gap: .2rem;
        padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem) 1.4rem 2rem;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform .34s var(--ease);
        box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
        z-index: 1002;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .site-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .site-nav .nav-link { padding: .85rem .6rem; font-size: 1.05rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
    .site-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
    .site-nav .nav-link:hover { color: var(--c-coral); }
    .site-nav .nav-link.is-active { color: var(--c-coral); }
    .site-nav .nav-link--cta { border: 1px solid var(--c-coral); border-radius: 999px; text-align: center; margin: 1rem 0 0; color: var(--c-coral); background: transparent; }
    .site-nav .nav-link--cta:hover { background: var(--c-coral); color: var(--c-white); }
    .nav-toggle { display: block; z-index: 1003; }
    .pillars-grid, .ventures-grid, .articles-grid, .cat-grid, .gallery-grid, .info-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero__cta .btn-premium { flex: 1 1 auto; }
    .cta-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .cta-band__action { width: 100%; }
    .cta-band__action .btn-premium { width: 100%; }
    .timeline::before { left: 14px; }
    .timeline__item, .timeline__item:nth-child(even) { width: 100%; left: 0; padding: 0 0 2.2rem 44px; }
    .timeline__dot, .timeline__item:nth-child(even) .timeline__dot { left: 5px; right: auto; }
    .media-item { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .media-item__logo { width: 100%; height: 74px; flex-basis: auto; }
    .intro__stat-row { gap: .7rem; }
    .gallery-lightbox__nav.prev { left: .6rem; }
    .gallery-lightbox__nav.next { right: .6rem; }
    .site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .site-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    html.js [data-reveal] { transform: translateY(18px); }
    html.js [data-reveal="left"], html.js [data-reveal="right"] { transform: none; }
    .site-header__bar { height: auto; min-height: var(--header-h); padding: .35rem 0; }
    .brand__name { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .brand__sub { font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
    .hero__media::before { opacity: .7; filter: blur(30px); }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hero__badge { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; }
    .btn-premium { padding: .85rem 1.4rem; font-size: .86rem; }
    .brand__mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: 0 0 38px; font-size: .9rem; }
    .brand { gap: .6rem; }
    .brand__name { font-size: .95rem; }
    .brand__sub { font-size: .52rem; letter-spacing: .1em; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    html.js [data-reveal], html.js [data-reveal="left"], html.js [data-reveal="right"],
    html.js [data-reveal].revealed, html.js [data-reveal]:not(.revealed) img {
        opacity: 1; transform: none;
    }
    .hero::before, .hero::after, .hero__media::before, .quote-band::before, .cta-band::before { display: none; }
}

/* ===============================================================================
   Premium personal-brand template implementation (existing brand colors only)
   =============================================================================== */

/* ---- Cinematic hero: impact statistics band ---- */
.hero__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    padding-top: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero__stat { min-width: 0; }
.hero__stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--c-coral);
}
.hero__stat-label {
    margin-top: .5rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; }
    .hero__stat + .hero__stat { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); padding-top: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ---- Featured Work (dark section): keep light card text readable ---- */
.section--dark .venture-card__title,
.section--dark .venture-card h3 { color: var(--c-text); }
.section--dark .venture-card__desc { color: var(--c-text-soft); }
.section--dark .venture-card__link { color: var(--c-navy); }
.section--dark .venture-card__site { color: var(--c-navy); }
.section--dark .venture-card__site:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }

/* ---- Latest Publication + In The Media: editorial two-column split ---- */
.editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.editorial-grid__col { min-width: 0; }
.editorial-grid__col + .editorial-grid__col {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    padding-left: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
}
.editorial-grid__col .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.article-card--featured .article-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.article-card--featured .article-card__title { font-size: 1.5rem; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.6rem; }
    .editorial-grid__col + .editorial-grid__col {
        border-left: none;
        margin-left: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
        padding-top: 2.6rem;
    }
    .editorial-grid__col .articles-grid,
    .editorial-grid__col .articles-grid .article-card:first-child { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Collaboration CTA on the dark section keeps its elevated white band ---- */
.section--dark .cta-band { background: var(--c-white); color: var(--c-text); }
.section--dark .cta-band__text h2 { color: var(--c-text); }
.section--dark .cta-band__text p { color: var(--c-text-soft); }

/* ===============================================================================
   Premium personal-brand homepage (photo hero + editorial layout)
   =============================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Photo (cinematic two-column: text left, portrait right)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-photo {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    background: var(--c-navy);
    color: var(--c-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-photo::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 75% 50%, rgba(52,46,173,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-photo__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.hero-photo__left {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-photo__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-coral);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.hero-photo__eyebrow-line {
    width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-coral);
    display: inline-block;
}
.hero-photo__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-photo__title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .06em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-photo__desc {
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
    max-width: 32rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-photo__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; }

/* Portrait (right side) */
.hero-photo__right {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-photo__portrait {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%; max-width: 460px;
}
.hero-photo__portrait img {
    width: 100%; height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.hero-photo__portrait-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px; right: -14px;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-coral);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    opacity: .35;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stats bar */
.hero-photo__stats {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.hero-photo__stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 clamp(.5rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hero-photo__stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-photo__stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
    color: var(--c-coral);
}
.hero-photo__stat-label {
    margin-top: .5rem;
    font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero premium staggered entrance animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-anim {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    animation: heroFadeUp .85s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-anim--1 { animation-delay: .12s; }
.hero-anim--2 { animation-delay: .24s; }
.hero-anim--3 { animation-delay: .36s; }
.hero-anim--4 { animation-delay: .48s; }
.hero-anim--5 { animation-delay: .60s; }
.hero-anim--6 { animation-delay: .30s; transform: translateY(40px) scale(.96); animation: heroPortraitIn 1s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero-anim--7 { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); animation: heroFadeUp .8s var(--ease) .70s forwards; }

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes heroPortraitIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px) scale(.96); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .hero-photo__portrait { max-width: 400px; }
    .hero-photo__heading { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-photo { min-height: auto; padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
    .hero-photo__content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .hero-photo__right { order: -1; }
    .hero-photo__portrait { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-photo__portrait-accent { top: -10px; right: -10px; }
    .hero-photo__heading { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-photo { min-height: auto; padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
    .hero-photo__right { width: 100vw; margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); }
    .hero-photo__portrait { width: 100%; max-width: none; margin: 0; }
    .hero-photo__portrait img { border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%; }
    .hero-photo__portrait-accent { display: none; }
    .hero-photo__heading { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
    .hero-photo__desc { font-size: .95rem; }
    .hero-photo__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
    .hero-photo__stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .hero-photo__stat:nth-child(3) { border-bottom: none; }
    .hero-anim--6 { animation-delay: .15s; }
    .hero-anim--7 { animation-delay: .55s; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero-photo__heading { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
    .hero-photo__cta { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-photo__cta .btn-premium { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .hero-photo__heading { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-anim,
    .page-hero .page-hero__title,
    .page-hero .page-hero__sub,
    .page-hero .breadcrumbs,
    .page-hero .filter-chip,
    .page-hero .btn-premium,
    .article-hero .breadcrumbs,
    .article-hero .article-meta,
    .article-hero h1 {
        opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Interests Section (areas of interest grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.interests-header {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.interests-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}
.interests-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    transition: background .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.interests-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.interests-item:hover { background: var(--c-ivory); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.interests-item__icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: var(--c-gold-soft); color: var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.interests-item:hover .interests-item__icon { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.interests-item h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; color: var(--c-text); }
.interests-item p { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .interests-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .interests-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .interests-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .interests-header__right { justify-self: start; }
    .interests-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .interests-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Featured Work (carousel on dark section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-work__header {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.featured-work__carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
.featured-work__carousel {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.3rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-work__arrow {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark);
    color: var(--c-white); font-size: .95rem;
    display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
    z-index: 5;
}
.featured-work__arrow:hover { background: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-gold); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05); }
.featured-work__arrow--prev { left: -22px; }
.featured-work__arrow--next { right: -22px; }
.venture-card__role { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text-soft); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.venture-card__role i { font-size: .72em; color: var(--c-gold); }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .featured-work__carousel { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .featured-work__header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured-work__carousel { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .featured-work__arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .featured-work__carousel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Editorial Split (Publications + Media)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.editorial-section .editorial-grid__col .media-cards {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.media-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.media-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.4); }
.media-card__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--c-navy);
}
.media-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.media-card:hover .media-card__image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.media-card__logo-fallback {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: var(--c-navy); color: var(--c-white);
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
    text-align: center; padding: .5rem;
}
.media-card__body { padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; }
.media-card__pub { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-coral); }
.media-card__headline {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.3; margin: .5rem 0 .6rem;
    color: var(--c-text);
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.media-card__cta {
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: var(--c-navy);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
}
.media-card__cta i { color: var(--c-gold); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.media-card:hover .media-card__cta i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.publication-feature {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start;
}
.publication-feature__media {
    width: 180px; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--c-navy); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.publication-feature__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.publication-feature__placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-navy-2));
    color: var(--c-coral); font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;
}
.publication-feature__placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem;
}
.publication-feature__body { padding-top: .5rem; }
.publication-feature__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; color: var(--c-text); }
.publication-feature__excerpt { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.publication-feature__desc { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-style: italic; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .editorial-section .editorial-grid__col .media-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .editorial-section .editorial-grid__col .media-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .publication-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .publication-feature__media { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Collaboration CTA (dark photo background)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.collaboration-cta {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--c-navy) center/cover no-repeat;
    color: var(--c-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.collaboration-cta__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,34,34,.88) 0%, rgba(34,34,34,.72) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.collaboration-cta__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.collaboration-cta__text { max-width: 680px; }
.collaboration-cta__text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: var(--c-white); margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.collaboration-cta__text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.collaboration-cta__action { flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .collaboration-cta__content { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
    .collaboration-cta__text { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .collaboration-cta { padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem) 0; }
    .collaboration-cta__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem); }
    .collaboration-cta__text p { font-size: .95rem; }
    .collaboration-cta__action .btn-premium { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer updates (legal bar, brand signature)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 0; border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold); }
.site-footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); }
.site-footer__about .brand__mark { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-basis: 40px; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-footer__name { color: var(--c-white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.site-footer__tagline { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); letter-spacing: .04em; margin: 0; }
.site-footer__col h5 { color: var(--c-white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-footer__col a { display: block; padding: .3rem 0; font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }
.site-footer__social { display: flex; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.site-footer__social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--c-line-dark); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--c-white); font-size: .9rem; transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
.site-footer__social a:hover { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-white); border-color: var(--c-gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.site-footer__legal { padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.site-footer__legal-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.site-footer__legal-links { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; }
.site-footer__legal-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.site-footer__legal-links a:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }
.site-footer__brand-sig { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-coral); font-size: .78rem; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .site-footer__legal-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .8rem; }
}

/* ===============================================================================
   Publications Page — Premium Editorial Author Layout
   =============================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Publications Hero (two-column: text left, portrait right)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pub-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 88vh;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    background: var(--c-navy);
    color: var(--c-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pub-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 75% 50%, rgba(52,46,173,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.pub-hero__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.pub-hero__left { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pub-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-coral);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.pub-hero__eyebrow-line { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-coral); display: inline-block; }
.pub-hero__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pub-hero__desc {
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
    max-width: 32rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.pub-hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; }
.pub-hero__right {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.pub-hero__portrait { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 460px; }
.pub-hero__portrait img {
    width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.pub-hero__portrait-accent {
    position: absolute; top: -14px; right: -14px;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-coral);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    opacity: .35; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) { .pub-hero__portrait { max-width: 400px; } .pub-hero__heading { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); } }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pub-hero { min-height: auto; padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
    .pub-hero__content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .pub-hero__right { order: -1; }
    .pub-hero__portrait { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .pub-hero__heading { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pub-hero { min-height: auto; padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
    .pub-hero__portrait { max-width: 300px; }
    .pub-hero__heading { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .pub-hero__portrait { max-width: 260px; }
    .pub-hero__heading { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) { .pub-hero__portrait { max-width: 220px; } .pub-hero__heading { font-size: 1.8rem; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   My Books Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pub-books__header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pub-books__header-left { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Filter Navigation */
.pub-filters {
    display: flex; gap: .4rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pub-filter {
    background: none; border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: .5rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-text-soft); cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s var(--ease);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.pub-filter:hover { border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-gold); }
.pub-filter.is-active {
    background: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-white);
}

/* Book Grid */
.pub-book-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.pub-book-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.pub-book-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(52,46,173,.35); }
.pub-book-card__cover {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.2;
    overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-navy);
}
.pub-book-card__cover img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.pub-book-card:hover .pub-book-card__cover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.pub-book-card__placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-navy-2));
    color: var(--c-coral); font-size: 2rem;
}
.pub-book-card__placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem;
}
.pub-book-card__body { padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem 1.4rem; }
.pub-book-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--c-text); margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.pub-book-card__excerpt {
    font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 1rem;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.pub-book-card__desc {
    font-size: .86rem; color: var(--c-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 1rem;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.pub-book-card__actions {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pub-book-card__buy {
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: var(--c-text-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s var(--ease);
}
.pub-book-card__buy:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }

@media (max-width: 1199px) { .pub-book-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .pub-book-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .pub-book-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .pub-books__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .pub-filters { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; padding-bottom: .3rem; width: 100%; }
    .pub-filters::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Newsletter + Testimonial (two-column)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pub-engagement__grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.pub-newsletter__inner {
    background: var(--c-navy);
    color: var(--c-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
}
.pub-newsletter__inner h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--c-white); margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.pub-newsletter__inner p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.pub-newsletter__form { width: 100%; }
.pub-newsletter__row {
    display: flex; gap: .6rem;
}
.pub-newsletter__row input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: .7rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-size: .92rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.pub-newsletter__row input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.pub-newsletter__row input[type="email"]:focus { border-color: var(--c-coral); }
.pub-testimonial__inner {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
}
.pub-testimonial__icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--c-coral);
    margin-bottom: .8rem; display: block;
}
.pub-testimonial__quote blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.6; color: var(--c-text);
    font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.pub-testimonial__quote cite {
    font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-text-soft); font-style: normal;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pub-engagement__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pub-newsletter__row { flex-direction: column; }
    .pub-newsletter__row .btn-premium { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Publications CTA (dark section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pub-cta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pub-cta__text { max-width: 640px; }
.pub-cta__text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    color: var(--c-white); margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.pub-cta__text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.pub-cta__action { flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pub-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
    .pub-cta__text { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .pub-cta__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.6rem); }
    .pub-cta__action .btn-premium { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Publication Detail (kept from previous implementation)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pub-detail {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.pub-detail__cover { width: 340px; position: relative; }
.pub-detail__cover img {
    width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.15; object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.pub-detail__cover-placeholder {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.15;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-navy-2));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); color: var(--c-coral); font-size: 2.4rem;
}
.pub-detail__cover-placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    text-align: center; padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.pub-detail__desc { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pub-detail__meta {
    background: var(--c-ivory); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.pub-detail__meta-row {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; padding: .55rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    font-size: .95rem; color: var(--c-text);
}
.pub-detail__meta-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pub-detail__meta-label {
    font-weight: 700; min-width: 100px; flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--c-muted); padding-top: .1rem;
}
.pub-detail__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pub-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pub-detail__cover { width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .pub-detail__meta-row { flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; }
    .pub-detail__meta-label { min-width: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .pub-detail__cover { width: 220px; } }