:root{
    --ink:#1F1F1F;
    --plum:#4B223F;
    --aubergine:#4B223F;
    --aubergine-deep:#341729;
    --mauve:#B7AFA3;
    --mauve-deep:#6E5668;
    --rose:#CFC8BC;
    --gold:#C8A45B;
    --gold-deep:#A67C2E;
    --oat:#E9E6E1;
    --oat-2:#DDD7CC;
    --mauve-tint:#F3ECD9;
    --card:#FFFFFF;
    --line:#DCD5C9;
    --soft:#4A4A4A;
    --display:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
    --body:"Source Sans Pro",system-ui,sans-serif;
    --mono:"Montserrat","Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
  body{background:var(--oat);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block}
  .shell{max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}

  .eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mauve-deep)}
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.015em}
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--body);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s,transform .15s}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--aubergine);color:#fff}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--aubergine-deep);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line)}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--mauve);color:var(--mauve-deep)}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--aubergine);outline-offset:3px}

  /* header */
  .nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:40;background:rgba(244,239,232,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav-in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:72px}
  .brand{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .brand .tm{color:var(--mauve);font-size:11px;vertical-align:super}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px}
  .nav-links a{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--soft)}
  .nav-links a.nav-cta{color:#fff}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .nav-cta{padding:11px 20px;font-size:14px}
  .menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:none;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}

  /* hero */
  .hero{padding:78px 0 70px}
  .hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,5.6vw,62px);margin:20px 0 0}
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .hero .lede{font-size:19px;color:var(--soft);max-width:34ch;margin:24px 0 32px}
  .hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .hero-proof{margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--soft);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
  .hero-proof .dot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}

  /* framed portrait (signature bracket motif) */
  .frame{position:relative;padding:18px}
  .frame::before,.frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:46px;height:46px;border:2px solid var(--gold)}
  .frame::before{top:0;left:0;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
  .frame::after{bottom:0;right:0;border-left:none;border-top:none}
  .portrait{aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:6px;background:
     radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 20%, #D4AF37 0%, #C8A45B 45%, #A67C2E 100%);
     display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:26px;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .portrait .mono-init{position:absolute;top:24px;left:26px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;opacity:.85}
  .portrait .pname{font-family:var(--display);font-size:26px;font-weight:600}
  .portrait .prole{font-size:13.5px;opacity:.9;margin-top:2px}
  .portrait .ph-note{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}

  /* proof bar */
  .proof{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--mauve-tint)}
  .proof-in{padding:26px 0}
  .proof-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mauve-deep);text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px}
  .proof-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px 34px;align-items:center}
  .proof-row span{font-family:var(--display);font-size:18px;font-weight:500;color:var(--plum);opacity:.85}

  /* Premium readable full-color logo carousel */
  .proof-row{
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .logo-carousel{
    overflow:hidden;
    margin-top:26px;
    padding:8px 0 10px;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);
  }
  .logo-track{
    display:flex;
    align-items:stretch;
    width:max-content;
    gap:24px;
    animation:logoScroll 78s linear infinite;
  }
  .logo-carousel:hover .logo-track{
    animation-play-state:paused;
  }
  .logo-track-item{
    flex:0 0 auto;
    width:272px;
    min-height:126px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.74);
    border:1px solid rgba(226,216,222,.96);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:18px 20px 16px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -34px rgba(46,38,48,.65);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .logo-track-item:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    border-color:var(--rose);
    box-shadow:0 26px 54px -38px rgba(46,38,48,.78);
  }
  .logo-track-item img{
    width:auto;
    height:auto;
    max-height:68px;
    max-width:220px;
    object-fit:contain;
    image-rendering:auto;
  }
  .logo-name{
    display:block;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.25;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--plum);
    text-align:center;
    letter-spacing:.01em;
    max-width:230px;
  }
  .trusted-support-line{
    max-width:880px;
    margin:24px auto 0;
    padding-top:20px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(110,86,104,.22);
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--soft);
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.7;
  }
  .trusted-support-line strong{
    color:var(--plum);
    font-weight:600;
  }
  @keyframes logoScroll{
    from{transform:translateX(0)}
    to{transform:translateX(-50%)}
  }
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .logo-track{
      gap:18px;
      animation-duration:86s;
    }
    .logo-track-item{
      width:244px;
      min-height:118px;
      padding:16px 18px 14px;
    }
    .logo-track-item img{
      max-height:60px;
      max-width:198px;
    }
    .logo-name{
      font-size:11.5px;
      max-width:204px;
    }
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .proof-in{
      padding:30px 0;
    }
    .proof-row{
      gap:10px 18px;
    }
    .proof-row span{
      font-size:15px;
    }
    .logo-carousel{
      margin-top:22px;
      -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
      mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
    }
    .logo-track{
      gap:16px;
      animation-duration:92s;
    }
    .logo-track-item{
      width:224px;
      min-height:112px;
      border-radius:16px;
      padding:14px 16px 13px;
    }
    .logo-track-item img{
      max-height:56px;
      max-width:184px;
    }
    .logo-name{
      font-size:11px;
      max-width:190px;
    }
    .trusted-support-line{
      font-size:14.5px;
      margin-top:20px;
      padding-top:18px;
    }
  }

section{padding:84px 0}
  .sec-head{max-width:60ch}
  .sec-head-line{margin-top:22px;width:64px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}
  .sec-head .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:14px}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,40px)}
  .sec-head p{color:var(--soft);font-size:17px;margin-top:14px}

  /* services */
  .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:42px}
  .card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:30px;transition:transform .18s,box-shadow .18s}
  .card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px -30px rgba(46,38,48,.55);border-color:var(--gold)}
  .card .num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .card h3{font-size:23px;margin:14px 0 10px}
  .card p{color:var(--soft);font-size:15.5px}
  .card .more{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--aubergine)}
  .card .more::after{content:" →";transition:margin .15s}
  .card:hover .more::after{margin-left:4px}

  /* who we serve */
  .serve{background:var(--oat-2)}
  .serve-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:42px}
  .serve-item{padding:24px 0;border-top:2px solid var(--gold)}
  .serve-item h3{font-size:19px;margin-bottom:8px}
  .serve-item p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--soft)}

  /* approach */
  .approach-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:start}
  .approach h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,42px)}
  .approach h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .approach .body{color:var(--soft);font-size:17px;margin-top:20px}
  .principles{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
  .principles li{padding-left:48px;position:relative}
  .principles .pn{position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold-deep);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .principles h3{font-size:18px;font-family:var(--body);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px}
  .principles p{font-size:15px;color:var(--soft)}

  /* case study */
  .case{background:var(--plum);color:#E9E6E1}
  .case .eyebrow{color:var(--rose)}
  .case-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center;margin-top:8px}
  .case h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px);color:#fff;margin:14px 0 18px}
  .case p{color:rgba(244,239,232,.82);font-size:16.5px}
  .case .more{display:inline-block;margin-top:22px;font-weight:600;color:var(--rose)}
  .quote{position:relative;padding:36px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.35);border-radius:12px}
  .quote::before,.quote::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:36px;height:36px;border:2px solid var(--gold)}
  .quote::before{top:14px;left:14px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
  .quote::after{bottom:14px;right:14px;border-left:none;border-top:none}
  .quote .qt{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:21px;line-height:1.45;color:#fff}
  .quote .ph-q{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--rose);opacity:.8}
  .quote .attr{margin-top:18px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(244,239,232,.7)}

  /* final cta */
  .cta-final{background:var(--mauve-tint)}
  .cta-wrap{position:relative;background:var(--oat);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:54px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
  .cta-wrap::before,.cta-wrap::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:54px;height:54px;border:2px solid var(--gold)}
  .cta-wrap::before{top:-2px;left:-2px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-radius:18px 0 0 0}
  .cta-wrap::after{bottom:-2px;right:-2px;border-left:none;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 18px 0}
  .cta-wrap h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,40px)}
  .cta-wrap .sub{color:var(--soft);font-size:17px;margin-top:14px}
  .cta-meta{margin-top:24px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--mauve-deep);line-height:2}
  .form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
  .form input,.form select,.form textarea{font-family:var(--body);font-size:15px;padding:13px 15px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);width:100%}
  .form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:84px}
  .form .row2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
  .form button{margin-top:4px}

  /* footer */
  footer{background:var(--ink);color:#E9E6E1;padding:64px 0 32px}
  .foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:36px}
  .foot-brand{font-family:var(--display);font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
  .foot-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold);margin-top:10px}
  .foot-col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mauve);margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:700}
  .foot-col a,.foot-col p{display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:#D6CDBF;margin-bottom:10px}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
  .foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:46px;padding-top:22px;font-size:13px;color:#9C9690;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}

  /* reveal */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}.btn,.card{transition:none}}

  /* responsive */
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .hero-grid,.approach-grid,.case-grid,.cta-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .hero{padding:48px 0 56px}
    .hero-grid{gap:40px}
    .frame{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}
    .cards,.serve-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .cta-wrap{padding:36px 28px}
    section{padding:60px 0}
    .nav-links{display:none}
    .nav-links.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:72px;left:0;right:0;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;background:var(--oat);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px}
    .menu-btn{display:block}
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .cards,.serve-grid,.foot-grid,.form .row2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }

  /* mobile nav dropdown: stack inline instead of floating, so it can't run off-screen
     and so tapping it doesn't get treated like leaving the menu */
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .nav-dropdown{display:block;width:100%}
    .nav-dropdown > a{display:block;padding:4px 0}
    #nav-drop-menu{
      position:static;
      display:none;
      box-shadow:none;
      border:none;
      border-left:2px solid var(--line);
      border-radius:0;
      margin:6px 0 0 8px;
      padding:4px 0 4px 12px;
      min-width:0;
      width:auto;
    }
    #nav-drop-menu.open{display:block}
  }

  /* modals */
  .modal-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(46,38,48,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);z-index:100;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s ease}
  .modal-overlay.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:all}
  .modal{background:var(--oat);border-radius:18px;max-width:640px;width:100%;max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;padding:48px;position:relative;transform:translateY(18px);transition:transform .25s ease}
  .modal-overlay.open .modal{transform:none}
  .modal-close{position:absolute;top:20px;right:24px;background:none;border:none;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--soft);letter-spacing:.1em}
  .modal-close:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .modal .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:14px}
  .modal h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);margin-bottom:18px}
  .modal .modal-intro{font-size:17px;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:28px;line-height:1.65}
  .modal-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;margin-bottom:32px}
  .modal-list li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--soft);line-height:1.6}
  .modal-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:10px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--rose)}
  .modal-list li strong{display:block;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:2px}
  .modal-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:28px;margin-top:4px}


  /* Tightened trusted-by carousel spacing after removing duplicate name row */
  .proof-label{
    margin-bottom:0;
  }
  .logo-carousel{
    margin-top:24px;
  }


  /* FINAL Our Approach mobile repair */
  .approach-mobile-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:60px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .approach-mobile-photo{
    border-radius:14px;
    overflow:hidden;
    min-height:620px;
    width:100%;
    background:var(--mauve-tint);
  }
  .approach-mobile-img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    min-height:620px;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center top;
    display:block;
  }
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .approach{
      padding:62px 0;
    }
    .approach-mobile-grid{
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      gap:30px;
      align-items:start;
    }
    .approach-mobile-photo{
      min-height:560px;
      width:100%;
      max-width:100%;
      order:1;
    }
    .approach-mobile-img{
      min-height:560px;
      object-position:center top;
    }
    .approach-mobile-grid > .reveal:not(.approach-mobile-photo){
      order:2;
    }
    .approach h2{
      font-size:clamp(31px,8vw,40px);
      line-height:1.08;
      letter-spacing:-.018em;
    }
    .approach .body{
      font-size:16px;
      line-height:1.72;
      margin-top:18px;
    }
    .principles{
      gap:18px;
      margin-top:28px !important;
    }
    .principles li{
      padding-left:42px;
    }
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .approach .shell{
      padding-left:18px;
      padding-right:18px;
    }
    .approach-mobile-grid{
      gap:26px;
    }
    .approach-mobile-photo{
      min-height:520px;
      border-radius:12px;
    }
    .approach-mobile-img{
      min-height:520px;
      object-position:center top;
    }
    .approach h2{
      font-size:32px;
    }
    .approach .body{
      font-size:15.5px;
      line-height:1.72;
    }
    .principles li{
      padding-left:40px;
    }
    .principles .pn{
      width:28px;
      height:28px;
      font-size:11px;
    }
  }
  @media(max-width:390px){
    .approach-mobile-photo{
      min-height:500px;
    }
    .approach-mobile-img{
      min-height:500px;
    }
  }


  /* Teresa requested refinements: hero caption position + logo text alignment */
  .logo-track-item img{
    width:220px;
    height:68px;
    max-width:220px;
    max-height:68px;
    object-fit:contain;
  }
  .logo-name{
    min-height:30px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .logo-track-item img{
      width:198px;
      height:60px;
      max-width:198px;
      max-height:60px;
    }
    .logo-name{
      min-height:28px;
    }
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .hero-founder-caption{
      bottom:-18px !important;
      padding:22px 22px 28px !important;
      background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(46,38,48,0.88) 0%, rgba(46,38,48,0.54) 64%, transparent 100%) !important;
    }
    .hero-founder-caption .pname{
      font-size:23px;
      line-height:1.08;
    }
    .hero-founder-caption .prole{
      font-size:12.5px;
      line-height:1.35;
    }
    .logo-track-item img{
      width:184px;
      height:56px;
      max-width:184px;
      max-height:56px;
    }
    .logo-name{
      min-height:28px;
    }
  }


  /* Our Process: The Maven Method™ */
  .maven-method{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--oat) 0%,var(--mauve-tint) 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .maven-method::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:34px 24px auto auto;width:180px;height:180px;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.42);border-radius:50%;opacity:.65}
  .maven-method::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:-70px;bottom:50px;width:220px;height:220px;border:1px solid rgba(90,58,78,.16);border-radius:50%}
  .method-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .method-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .86fr;gap:52px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:42px}
  .method-intro h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);color:var(--plum)}
  .method-intro h2 .tm{font-size:.36em;vertical-align:super;color:var(--mauve-deep);margin-left:1px}
  .method-intro p{color:var(--soft);font-size:17px;line-height:1.75}
  .method-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px}
  .method-card{background:rgba(252,250,251,.88);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 20px 22px;min-height:236px;box-shadow:0 20px 48px -40px rgba(46,38,48,.75);position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,border-color .18s ease}
  .method-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--aubergine),var(--rose))}
  .method-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--rose);box-shadow:0 28px 56px -38px rgba(46,38,48,.85)}
  .method-step{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mauve-deep);margin-bottom:18px}
  .method-card h3{font-size:22px;color:var(--plum);margin-bottom:10px}
  .method-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--soft);line-height:1.65}
  .method-principles{margin-top:34px;background:var(--plum);color:#E9E6E1;border-radius:18px;padding:34px;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.38);display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:34px;align-items:center}
  .method-principles h3{font-size:26px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}
  .method-principles p{color:rgba(244,239,232,.78);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}
  .principle-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:flex-end}
  .principle-pills span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.55);border-radius:999px;padding:10px 13px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
  @media(max-width:980px){.method-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.method-card:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}.method-intro,.method-principles{grid-template-columns:1fr}.principle-pills{justify-content:flex-start}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.method-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.method-card:last-child{grid-column:auto}.method-principles{padding:26px}.maven-method::before,.maven-method::after{display:none}}


  /* How We Work: The Maven Method™ */
  .maven-method-refined{
    background:var(--oat);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .method-refined-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;
    gap:58px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .maven-method-refined h2{
    font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);
  }
  .maven-method-refined h2 em{
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .method-refined-copy{
    color:var(--soft);
    font-size:17px;
    margin-top:18px;
    max-width:48ch;
  }
  .method-refined-line{
    margin-top:24px;
    width:92px;
    height:2px;
    background:var(--gold);
  }
  .method-refined-signature{
    margin-top:22px;
    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:22px;
    color:var(--plum);
  }
  .method-journey{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:34px;
    box-shadow:0 22px 50px -42px rgba(46,38,48,.55);
  }
  .method-path{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:0;
  }
  .method-path-step{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;
    gap:18px;
    position:relative;
    padding:0 0 24px;
  }
  .method-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:20px;
    top:42px;
    bottom:0;
    width:1px;
    background:var(--line);
  }
  .method-path-step:last-child{
    padding-bottom:0;
  }
  .method-dot{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11px;
    color:var(--gold-deep);
    background:var(--oat);
    z-index:1;
  }
  .method-path-step h3{
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--plum);
    margin:1px 0 5px;
    letter-spacing:.01em;
  }
  .method-path-step p{
    color:var(--soft);
    font-size:14.5px;
    line-height:1.62;
  }
  .method-refined-cta{
    margin-top:28px;
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .method-refined-grid{
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      gap:34px;
    }
    .method-journey{
      padding:26px 22px;
    }
  }


  /* HR Maven Collective™ Luxury UI Pass v2.0 */
  :root{
    --luxury-section-y:70px;
    --luxury-section-y-mobile:54px;
  }

  section{
    padding:var(--luxury-section-y) 0;
  }

  .hero{
    padding:64px 0 58px;
  }

  .proof-in{
    padding:22px 0 26px;
  }

  .sec-head{
    max-width:66ch;
  }

  .sec-head p{
    margin-top:12px;
    line-height:1.7;
  }

  .cards{
    margin-top:32px;
    gap:16px;
  }

  .card{
    padding:28px;
  }

  .serve-grid{
    margin-top:32px;
  }

  .serve-item{
    padding:20px 0 18px;
  }

  .maven-method-refined{
    padding:58px 0 46px;
  }

  .method-refined-grid{
    gap:44px;
  }

  .method-refined-copy{
    margin-top:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
  }

  .method-refined-line{
    margin-top:12px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }

  .method-refined-signature{
    margin-top:18px;
  }

  .method-refined-cta{
    margin-top:20px;
  }

  .method-journey{
    padding:28px 30px;
  }

  .method-path-step{
    padding-bottom:20px;
  }

  .approach{
    padding-top:54px;
  }

  .approach-mobile-grid{
    gap:48px;
  }

  .approach .body{
    margin-top:16px;
  }

  .principles{
    gap:18px;
  }

  .case{
    padding:64px 0;
  }

  .cta-final{
    padding:64px 0;
  }

  .cta-wrap{
    padding:46px;
  }

  footer{
    padding:54px 0 30px;
  }

  .btn{
    padding:13px 22px;
  }

  @media(max-width:880px){
    section{
      padding:var(--luxury-section-y-mobile) 0;
    }

    .hero{
      padding:44px 0 48px;
    }

    .maven-method-refined{
      padding:50px 0 42px;
    }

    .method-refined-grid{
      gap:28px;
    }

    .approach{
      padding-top:46px;
      padding-bottom:54px;
    }

    .approach-mobile-grid{
      gap:26px;
    }

    .cards,
    .serve-grid{
      margin-top:28px;
    }

    .case,
    .cta-final{
      padding:54px 0;
    }

    .cta-wrap{
      padding:34px 26px;
    }
  }

  @media(max-width:520px){
    .shell{
      padding-left:20px;
      padding-right:20px;
    }

    .hero h1{
      line-height:1.04;
    }

    .hero .lede{
      font-size:17px;
      margin:20px 0 26px;
    }

    .method-journey{
      padding:24px 20px;
    }

    .method-path-step{
      grid-template-columns:38px 1fr;
      gap:14px;
      padding-bottom:18px;
    }

    .method-dot{
      width:38px;
      height:38px;
    }

    .method-path-step:not(:last-child)::after{
      left:18px;
      top:38px;
    }
  }


  /* Final polish: smooth anchor offset, active menu state, and Maven Method hover animation */
  section[id], div[id]{
    scroll-margin-top:96px;
  }
  .nav-links a.active:not(.btn),
  .nav-links .resources-trigger.active{
    color:var(--aubergine);
    font-weight:700;
  }
  .nav-links a.active:not(.btn)::after,
  .nav-links .resources-trigger.active::after{
    transform:scaleX(1);
    opacity:1;
  }
  .nav-links > a:not(.btn),
  .nav-links .resources-trigger{
    position:relative;
  }
  .nav-links > a:not(.btn)::after,
  .nav-links .resources-trigger::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:-8px;
    height:2px;
    background:var(--rose);
    border-radius:999px;
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transform-origin:center;
    opacity:0;
    transition:transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
  }
  .nav-links .btn.active{
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,169,184,.25);
  }
  .method-path-step{
    border-radius:14px;
    transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .method-path-step > div:last-child{
    transition:transform .2s ease;
  }
  .method-path-step:hover{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(237,228,234,.62), rgba(252,250,251,0));
    transform:translateX(4px);
  }
  .method-path-step:hover > div:last-child{
    transform:translateX(3px);
  }
  .method-path-step:hover .method-dot{
    background:var(--aubergine);
    color:#fff;
    border-color:var(--aubergine);
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px -18px rgba(46,38,48,.9);
    transform:scale(1.06);
  }
  .method-dot{
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .method-path-step h3{
    transition:color .2s ease;
  }
  .method-path-step:hover h3{
    color:var(--aubergine);
  }
  .method-path-step:focus-within{
    outline:2px solid var(--rose);
    outline-offset:4px;
  }
  @media(max-width:880px){
    section[id], div[id]{scroll-margin-top:86px;}
    .nav-links.open a.active:not(.btn)::after,
    .nav-links.open .resources-trigger.active::after{display:none;}
    .method-path-step:hover{transform:none;background:transparent;}
    .method-path-step:hover > div:last-child{transform:none;}
  }
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    .method-path-step,
    .method-dot,
    .method-path-step > div:last-child,
    .nav-links > a:not(.btn)::after,
    .nav-links .resources-trigger::after{transition:none;}
    .method-path-step:hover,
    .method-path-step:hover > div:last-child{transform:none;}
  }



  /* HR & AI in the Workplace — branded full-site section */
  .ai-workplace{background:var(--oat);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .ai-hero{padding:74px 0 64px;background:radial-gradient(100% 70% at 82% 4%,rgba(200,164,91,.20) 0%,transparent 42%),linear-gradient(180deg,var(--oat) 0%,var(--oat-2) 100%)}
  .ai-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
  .ai-hero h2{font-size:clamp(40px,5.7vw,64px);margin:20px 0 0;color:var(--ink)}
  .ai-hero h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .ai-hero .lede{font-size:19px;color:var(--soft);max-width:42ch;margin:24px 0 32px;line-height:1.68}
  .ai-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ai-proof{margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--soft);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ai-proof .dot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
  .ai-readiness-card{position:relative;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:36px;box-shadow:0 24px 52px -38px rgba(46,38,48,.62);overflow:hidden}
  .ai-readiness-card::before,.ai-readiness-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:52px;height:52px;border:2px solid var(--rose)}
  .ai-readiness-card::before{top:-1px;left:-1px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-radius:18px 0 0 0}
  .ai-readiness-card::after{bottom:-1px;right:-1px;border-left:none;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 18px 0}
  .ai-score-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mauve-deep)}
  .ai-score-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin:18px 0 18px}
  .ai-score-row h3{font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,36px)}
  .ai-score{font-family:var(--display);font-size:64px;color:var(--gold-deep);line-height:.85}
  .ai-meter{height:10px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--oat-2);overflow:hidden;margin:20px 0}
  .ai-meter span{display:block;height:100%;width:38%;border-radius:999px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--aubergine),var(--gold))}
  .ai-risk-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-top:16px}
  .ai-risk-item{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:13px 0;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--soft)}
  .ai-risk-item strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  .ai-brand-strip{background:var(--plum);color:#E9E6E1;padding:34px 0;position:relative}
  .ai-brand-strip::before,.ai-brand-strip::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:44px;height:44px;border:2px solid var(--gold)}
  .ai-brand-strip::before{top:12px;left:12px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
  .ai-brand-strip::after{bottom:12px;right:12px;border-left:none;border-top:none}
  .ai-brand-strip .shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}
  .ai-brand-strip h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px);color:#fff}
  .ai-brand-strip p{font-size:16.5px;color:rgba(244,239,232,.78)}
  .ai-section{padding:72px 0}
  .ai-section .sec-head{margin-bottom:34px}
  .ai-cards-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
  .ai-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 22px 44px -34px rgba(46,38,48,.52);transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,border-color .18s ease}
  .ai-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--rose);box-shadow:0 28px 54px -38px rgba(46,38,48,.72)}
  .ai-card .num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--gold-deep);letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
  .ai-card h3{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:10px}
  .ai-card p{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--soft)}
  .ai-status{display:inline-flex;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mauve-deep);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 11px;background:rgba(237,228,234,.54)}
  .ai-quiz-box{margin-top:28px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:18px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 22px 50px -42px rgba(46,38,48,.55)}
  .ai-quiz-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:16px}
  .ai-check{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;background:rgba(237,228,234,.38);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;color:var(--soft);font-size:14.5px;cursor:pointer}
  .ai-check input{margin-top:3px;accent-color:var(--aubergine)}
  .ai-quiz-result{margin-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:18px;color:var(--soft);font-size:15.5px;display:none}
  .ai-quiz-result strong{color:var(--plum)}
  .ai-quiz-score{font-family:var(--display);font-size:42px;color:var(--aubergine);line-height:1;margin-right:8px}
  .ai-notetakers{background:var(--oat-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .ai-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
  .ai-panel{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:32px;box-shadow:0 22px 44px -34px rgba(46,38,48,.52)}
  .ai-panel h3{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:18px}
  .ai-checklist{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:13px}
  .ai-checklist li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;color:var(--soft);font-size:15.5px}
  .ai-checklist li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
  .ai-checklist.warning li::before{background:var(--aubergine)}
  .ai-questions{margin-top:28px;background:var(--plum);color:#E9E6E1;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(200,164,91,.4);padding:34px}
  .ai-questions h3{color:#fff;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px}
  .ai-q-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}
  .ai-q-grid div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(200,164,91,.4);border-radius:12px;padding:15px;color:rgba(244,239,232,.82);font-size:14.5px}
  .ai-legal{background:var(--oat)}
  .ai-watch-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px}
  .ai-watch{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;min-height:188px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;box-shadow:0 20px 42px -36px rgba(46,38,48,.55);transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease}
  .ai-watch:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--rose)}
  .ai-watch small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .ai-watch h3{font-size:21px;margin:12px 0 10px}
  .ai-watch p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--soft)}
  .ai-help{background:var(--mauve-tint)}
  .ai-service-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
  .ai-service{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:14px;padding:20px;min-height:96px;display:flex;align-items:center;color:var(--plum);font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -34px rgba(46,38,48,.58)}
  .ai-guidance{background:var(--ink);color:#E9E6E1}
  .ai-guidance .eyebrow{color:var(--rose)}
  .ai-guidance h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);margin-top:14px}
  .ai-guidance p{color:#D6CDBF;font-size:16.5px;max-width:66ch;margin-top:14px}
  .ai-source-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:32px}
  .ai-source-card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;min-height:84px;border:1px solid rgba(200,164,91,.35);border-radius:18px;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;padding:14px 12px;transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,filter .18s ease;box-shadow:0 20px 44px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.75);position:relative;overflow:hidden;letter-spacing:.01em}
  .ai-source-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.22),rgba(255,255,255,0) 46%);pointer-events:none}
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  .ai-source-card span,.ai-source-card img{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .ai-source-card img{max-width:92px;max-height:38px;object-fit:contain;filter:none}
  .ai-source-card.shrm{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0073CE,#005DA8)}
  .ai-source-card.hrci{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00A3A6,#006B73)}
  .ai-source-card.nist{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2E74B5,#163D68)}
  .ai-source-card.eeoc{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#284F9E,#152A58)}
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  .ai-source-disclaimer{font-size:12px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:rgba(244,239,232,.58)!important;margin-top:14px!important;max-width:760px!important}
  .ai-mini-note{margin-top:20px;color:#9C9690;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.7}
  .ai-final-cta{background:var(--mauve-tint)}
  .ai-final-wrap{position:relative;background:var(--oat);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:48px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .75fr;gap:40px;align-items:center}
  .ai-final-wrap::before,.ai-final-wrap::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:54px;height:54px;border:2px solid var(--rose)}
  .ai-final-wrap::before{top:-2px;left:-2px;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-radius:18px 0 0 0}
  .ai-final-wrap::after{bottom:-2px;right:-2px;border-left:none;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 18px 0}
  .ai-final-wrap h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px)}
  .ai-final-wrap p{color:var(--soft);font-size:17px;margin-top:14px}
  .ai-final-actions{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
  @media(max-width:1100px){.ai-watch-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.ai-source-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
  @media(max-width:980px){.ai-hero-grid,.ai-brand-strip .shell,.ai-split,.ai-final-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ai-cards-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ai-watch-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.ai-service-grid,.ai-quiz-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.ai-source-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.ai-final-actions{justify-content:flex-start}}
  @media(max-width:880px){.ai-hero{padding:52px 0 56px}.ai-hero-grid{gap:34px}.ai-readiness-card{padding:28px}.ai-watch-grid,.ai-service-grid,.ai-q-grid,.ai-source-row,.ai-quiz-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ai-section{padding:58px 0}}
  @media(max-width:520px){.ai-hero h2{font-size:38px;line-height:1.04}.ai-hero .lede{font-size:17px}.ai-score-row{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.ai-score{font-size:54px}.ai-panel,.ai-questions,.ai-final-wrap,.ai-quiz-box{padding:26px}.ai-source-row a{min-height:64px}}



  /* HR Maven Collective™ Website V2 navigation + AI trusted logo wall polish */
  .nav-dropdown{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;}
  .nav-trigger{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soft);cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;}
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-trigger,
  .nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-trigger{color:var(--ink);}
  .nav-menu{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:0;min-width:234px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:10px;z-index:999;box-shadow:0 22px 50px -34px rgba(46,38,48,.8);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s ease;}
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-menu,
  .nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);display:block!important;}
  .nav-menu a{display:block;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:10px;color:var(--soft);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.35;}
  .nav-menu a:hover{background:var(--oat);color:var(--aubergine);}
  .nav-links a.active:not(.btn),
  .nav-links .nav-trigger.active{color:var(--aubergine);font-weight:700;}
  .nav-links .nav-dropdown .nav-trigger::after{display:none;}
  .ai-guidance h2{max-width:760px;}
  .ai-guidance .guidance-copy{max-width:850px;color:#D6CDBF;font-size:16.5px;margin-top:14px;line-height:1.75;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(7,minmax(112px,1fr));align-items:stretch;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card{min-height:104px;background:#fff!important;border-color:rgba(244,239,232,.46);padding:16px 14px;filter:none;color:var(--ink);}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card::after{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.2),rgba(201,169,184,.08));}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card img{max-width:118px;max-height:58px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:none;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-shrm img{max-width:132px;max-height:54px;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-hrci img{max-width:96px;max-height:68px;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-nist img{max-width:126px;max-height:46px;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-eeoc img{max-width:126px;max-height:58px;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-crd img{max-width:72px;max-height:70px;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-cppa img{max-width:70px;max-height:70px;}
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card.logo-forbes img{max-width:126px;max-height:44px;}
  @media(max-width:1100px){.ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .nav-links.open{align-items:stretch;}
    .nav-dropdown{display:block;width:100%;}
    .nav-trigger{display:block;width:100%;padding:4px 0;}
    .nav-menu{position:static;display:block!important;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;border-left:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;background:transparent;margin:6px 0 8px 8px;padding:4px 0 4px 12px;min-width:0;width:auto;}
    .nav-menu a{padding:8px 10px;}
    .ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)!important;}
    .ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card{min-height:92px;}
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){.ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}.ai-source-row.logo-wall .ai-source-card{min-height:86px}}



  /* Final clean navigation pass — simplified premium menu */
  .nav-links{gap:18px;}
  .nav-links > a:not(.btn){white-space:nowrap;}
  .nav-dropdown,.nav-menu{display:none!important;}
  .resources-trigger{position:relative;}
  .btn-quiz{
    background:rgba(252,250,251,.7);
    color:var(--aubergine);
    border-color:var(--rose);
    padding:10px 16px;
    font-size:13px;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-quiz:hover{
    background:var(--mauve-tint);
    border-color:var(--aubergine);
    color:var(--aubergine-deep);
    transform:translateY(-1px);
  }
  @media(max-width:1100px){
    .nav-links{gap:14px;}
    .nav-links a{font-size:13px;}
    .nav-cta,.nav-quiz{padding:9px 14px;font-size:12.8px;}
  }
  @media(max-width:980px){
    .nav-links{gap:12px;}
    .nav-links a{font-size:12.5px;}
    .nav-cta,.nav-quiz{padding:9px 12px;font-size:12px;}
  }
  @media(max-width:880px){
    .nav-links.open{align-items:flex-start;}
    .nav-links.open a{font-size:15px;}
    .nav-links.open .nav-cta,
    .nav-links.open .nav-quiz{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:4px;}
  }


/* v3.2 Trusted Guidance logo wall refinements */
.ai-source-row.logo-wall{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(160px,1fr));
  gap:18px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.ai-source-card{
  min-height:150px !important;
  padding:22px 20px 18px !important;
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  justify-content:center !important;
  overflow:visible !important;
}
.ai-source-card img{
  width:100% !important;
  height:82px !important;
  max-width:210px !important;
  max-height:82px !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center !important;
  display:block !important;
  margin:0 auto 12px !important;
  overflow:visible !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-shrm{
  min-height:180px !important;
  padding-top:26px !important;
  padding-bottom:20px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-shrm img{
  height:110px !important;
  max-height:110px !important;
  max-width:250px !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center !important;
  margin-bottom:10px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-hrci img{
  height:112px !important;
  max-height:112px !important;
  max-width:170px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-nist img,
.ai-source-card.logo-forbes img{
  height:56px !important;
  max-height:56px !important;
  max-width:220px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-eeoc img,
.ai-source-card.logo-crd img,
.ai-source-card.logo-cppa img{
  height:86px !important;
  max-height:86px !important;
  max-width:150px !important;
}
.ai-source-card .source-name,
.ai-source-card span,
.ai-source-card small{
  text-align:center;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(150px,1fr));}
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ai-source-card{min-height:142px !important;}
  .ai-source-card.logo-shrm{min-height:168px !important;}
  .ai-source-card.logo-shrm img{height:100px !important; max-height:100px !important;}
}

/* v3.3 Final logo wall optical alignment polish */
.ai-source-row.logo-wall{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(160px,1fr));
  gap:18px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.ai-source-card{
  min-height:156px !important;
  padding:22px 20px 18px !important;
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  justify-content:center !important;
  overflow:visible !important;
}
.ai-source-card img{
  width:100% !important;
  height:82px !important;
  max-width:210px !important;
  max-height:82px !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center !important;
  display:block !important;
  margin:0 auto 12px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-shrm{
  min-height:156px !important;
  padding-top:22px !important;
  padding-bottom:18px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-shrm img{
  height:92px !important;
  max-height:92px !important;
  max-width:226px !important;
  transform:translateY(10px) scale(.96) !important;
  margin-bottom:18px !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-hrci img{
  height:104px !important;
  max-height:104px !important;
  max-width:160px !important;
  transform:translateY(2px) !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-nist img,
.ai-source-card.logo-forbes img{
  height:56px !important;
  max-height:56px !important;
  max-width:220px !important;
  transform:translateY(4px) !important;
}
.ai-source-card.logo-eeoc img,
.ai-source-card.logo-crd img,
.ai-source-card.logo-cppa img{
  height:84px !important;
  max-height:84px !important;
  max-width:150px !important;
  transform:translateY(3px) !important;
}
.ai-source-card .source-name,
.ai-source-card span,
.ai-source-card small{
  text-align:center;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(150px,1fr));}
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .ai-source-row.logo-wall{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ai-source-card{min-height:148px !important;}
  .ai-source-card.logo-shrm img{
    height:88px !important;
    max-height:88px !important;
    transform:translateY(9px) scale(.96) !important;
  }
}

/* v3.7 Client Success & Trusted Partnerships refinement */
.client-success{
  background:var(--plum);
  color:#E9E6E1;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.client-success::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:34px auto auto -80px;
  width:220px;
  height:220px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.22);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.client-success::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-90px;
  bottom:70px;
  width:260px;
  height:260px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.18);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.client-success .shell{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.client-success-head{
  max-width:760px;
  margin-bottom:38px;
}
.client-success-head .eyebrow,
.client-success .eyebrow{
  color:var(--rose);
}
.client-success-head h2{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,48px);
  margin-top:14px;
}
.client-success-head p{
  color:rgba(244,239,232,.78);
  font-size:17px;
  margin-top:14px;
  line-height:1.7;
}
.client-success-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:22px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.client-feature,
.leader-quote,
.testimonial-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,169,184,.34);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:34px;
  box-shadow:0 28px 54px -46px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.client-feature{
  background:rgba(244,239,232,.08);
}
.client-label{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.client-feature h3,
.testimonial-card h3{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:30px;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.client-location{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(244,239,232,.62);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.client-feature h4{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:24px;
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.2;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.client-feature p,
.testimonial-card p{
  color:rgba(244,239,232,.78);
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
}
.client-tags{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  margin:24px 0;
}
.client-tags span,
.mini-metrics span{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,164,91,.5);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:9px 11px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
}
.client-result{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(200,164,91,.4);
  padding-top:20px;
}
.client-result strong{
  display:block;
  color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.leader-quote{
  position:relative;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);
}
.leader-quote::before,
.leader-quote::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border:2px solid rgba(200,164,91,.85);
}
.leader-quote::before{
  top:16px;
  left:16px;
  border-right:none;
  border-bottom:none;
}
.leader-quote::after{
  right:16px;
  bottom:16px;
  border-left:none;
  border-top:none;
}
.testimonial-mark{
  font-family:var(--display);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:70px;
  line-height:.65;
  margin:4px 0 8px;
}
.leader-quote .qt,
.testimonial-card .qt{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-style:italic;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:20px;
  line-height:1.45;
}
.leader-quote .small-quote{
  font-size:18px;
  margin-top:16px;
  color:rgba(244,239,232,.88);
}
.leader-quote .attr,
.testimonial-card .attr{
  margin-top:22px;
  color:rgba(244,239,232,.72);
  font-size:14px;
}
.leader-quote .attr strong,
.testimonial-card .attr strong{
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;
}
.attr-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:22px;
}
.attr-row .attr{
  margin-top:0;
}
.testimonial-avatar{
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:2px solid rgba(200,164,91,.6);
  flex:0 0 auto;
}
.testimonial-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:22px;
  margin-top:22px;
}
.mini-metrics{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:22px;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .client-success-grid,
  .testimonial-row{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .client-feature,
  .leader-quote,
  .testimonial-card{
    padding:28px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .client-success-head{
    margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .client-feature h3,
  .testimonial-card h3{
    font-size:26px;
  }
  .client-feature h4{
    font-size:22px;
  }
  .leader-quote .qt,
  .testimonial-card .qt{
    font-size:18px;
  }
}