/*
Theme Name: LaFrance Organic
Theme URI: https://jonathanlafrancelaw.us/
Author: Law Offices of Jonathan B. LaFrance
Description: Search-ready custom theme preserving the 2026 rebuild design with crawlable pages and articles.
Version: 1.0.15
Text Domain: lafrance-organic
*/

:root {
  --ink: #1c1917;
  --charcoal: #292524;
  --gold: #b8960c;
  --gold-bright: #d4af37;
  --gold-pale: #f0e4a8;
  --gold-mist: #fdf8e8;
  --ivory: #faf8f3;
  --ivory-deep: #f2ede0;
  --slate: #44403c;
  --stone: #78716c;
  --mist: #e7e5e4;
  --shadow: rgba(28,25,23,0.12);
  --gold-border: rgba(184,150,12,0.3);
}
*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body { font-family:'EB Garamond', serif; background:var(--ivory); color:var(--ink); overflow-x:hidden; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width:4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background:var(--ivory-deep); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background:var(--gold); }

/* NAV */
.nav {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000;
  height:72px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 60px;
  background:rgba(28,25,23,0.97);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.2);
  transition:background 0.3s;
}
.nav-brand { display:flex; flex-direction:column; text-decoration:none; }
.nav-brand-name {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size:15px; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--gold-bright); letter-spacing:0.04em; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-brand-sub {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.25em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top:2px;
}
.nav-menu { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; list-style:none; }
.nav-menu a {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration:none; padding:8px 14px;
  transition:color 0.3s; position:relative;
}
.nav-menu a::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:4px; left:14px; right:14px;
  height:1px; background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform 0.3s;
}
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active { color:var(--gold-bright); }
.nav-menu a:hover::after, .nav-menu a.active::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-phone {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  color:var(--gold-bright); text-decoration:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.5);
  padding:9px 20px; transition:all 0.3s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-phone:hover { background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }

/* MOBILE MENU TOGGLE */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.4);
  width: 44px; height: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; position: absolute;
  height: 2px; width: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  left: 11px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 12px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 18px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 24px; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { top: 18px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { top: 18px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover, .mobile-menu a.active {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-cta {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: center;
  border: none;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  padding-left: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* PAGE SYSTEM */
.page { display:block; }

/* HERO */
.hero {
  min-height:100vh; background:var(--charcoal);
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden; padding-top:72px;
}
.hero-texture {
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0.035;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold-bright) 0, var(--gold-bright) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
  background-size:20px 20px;
}
.hero-glow {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 65% 55%, rgba(184,150,12,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 50% at 15% 75%, rgba(184,150,12,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.hero-inner {
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  width:100%; max-width:1400px; margin:0 auto;
  padding:80px 60px; gap:80px; align-items:center;
}
.hero-left { animation:heroIn 1s ease both; }
@keyframes heroIn { from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-40px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:0.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:32px;
}
.hero-eyebrow-line { width:48px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
.hero-h1 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5.5vw,72px); font-weight:700; line-height:1.08;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.hero-h1 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-bright); }
.hero-tagline {
  font-family:'EB Garamond', serif;
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.8vw,21px); font-style:italic; line-height:1.7;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom:52px; max-width:500px;
}
.hero-btns { display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:64px; }
.btn-gold {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700; background:var(--gold-bright); color:var(--ink); border:none; padding:16px 36px;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; display:inline-block; transition:all 0.3s;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background:var(--gold-pale); color:var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600; background:transparent; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding:16px 36px;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; display:inline-block; transition:all 0.3s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright); }
.hero-pillars { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.pillar {
  padding:24px 20px; background:rgba(28,25,23,0.5);
  border-top:2px solid transparent; transition:border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.pillar:hover { border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(184,150,12,0.05); }
.pillar-num { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px; }
.pillar-label { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.hero-right { animation:heroInR 1s 0.2s ease both; }
@keyframes heroInR { from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(40px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.hero-img-wrap {
  position:relative; padding:16px;
  background:rgba(184,150,12,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.15);
}
.hero-img-wrap::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-12px; right:-12px;
  width:80px; height:80px; border-top:2px solid var(--gold); border-right:2px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero-img-wrap::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-12px; left:-12px;
  width:80px; height:80px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold); border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero-img { width:100%; display:block; filter:sepia(15%) contrast(1.05); }
.hero-img-caption {
  margin-top:16px; text-align:center;
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.25em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* TRUST BAR */
.trustbar {
  background:var(--gold-bright); padding:16px 60px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
}
.trust-item {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.trust-item::before { content:''; display:block; width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--ink); transform:rotate(45deg); flex-shrink:0; }

/* SECTION SHARED */
.section { padding:120px 60px; }
.container { max-width:1300px; margin:0 auto; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.28em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
}
.eyebrow::after { content:''; display:block; width:36px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
.heading-xl {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,54px);
  font-weight:500; line-height:1.18; color:var(--ink);
}
.heading-xl em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); }
.heading-xl.light { color:#fff; }
.heading-xl.light em { color:var(--gold-bright); }
.divider { width:60px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); margin:28px 0; }

/* PRACTICE CARDS */
.practice-intro { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; margin-bottom:72px; align-items:end; }
.practice-intro-right p { font-size:16px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--slate); }
.practice-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:3px; }
.pcard {
  background:#fff;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; cursor:pointer;
  transition:box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.3s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.pcard::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.pcard:hover { box-shadow:0 24px 64px rgba(28,25,23,0.12); transform:translateY(-6px); }
.pcard:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.pcard-image {
  height: 240px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pcard-image::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28,25,23,0.1) 0%, rgba(28,25,23,0.55) 100%);
  transition: background 0.4s;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard-image::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28,25,23,0.05) 0%, rgba(28,25,23,0.4) 100%);
}
.pcard-image-num {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px; z-index: 1;
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1;
}
.pcard-content {
  padding: 36px 36px 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.pcard h3 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.pcard p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--stone); margin-bottom:24px; flex: 1; }
.pcard-num { display: none; }
.pcard-icon { display: none; }
.pcard-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.ptag {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--gold-border); padding:5px 12px; transition:all 0.3s;
}
.pcard:hover .ptag { background:var(--gold-mist); }
.pcard-link {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:32px;
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; transition:gap 0.3s;
  cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none;
}
.pcard-link:hover { gap:16px; }

/* WHY SECTION */
.why-section { background:var(--charcoal); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.why-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0.025;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--gold-bright) 0, var(--gold-bright) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
  background-size:24px 24px;
}
.why-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:100px; align-items:center; }
.why-quote {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:clamp(22px,2.5vw,30px);
  font-style:italic; font-weight:400; color:#fff; line-height:1.55;
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding-left:32px; margin:36px 0;
}
.why-right { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
.why-card {
  padding:28px 32px; border:1px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.15);
  display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:flex-start;
  transition:all 0.3s; position:relative;
}
.why-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0;
  width:3px; background:var(--gold); transform:scaleY(0); transition:transform 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover { border-color:rgba(184,150,12,0.4); background:rgba(184,150,12,0.04); }
.why-card:hover::after { transform:scaleY(1); }
.why-icon { width:44px; height:44px; flex-shrink:0; background:rgba(184,150,12,0.1); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:20px; }
.why-text h4 { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
.why-text p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testi-section { background:var(--ivory-deep); }
.testi-header { text-align:center; margin-bottom:72px; }
.testi-header .eyebrow { justify-content:center; }
.testi-header .eyebrow::before { content:''; display:block; width:36px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
.testi-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.tcard { background:#fff; padding:44px 36px; position:relative; transition:box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.tcard::before {
  content:'"'; font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:100px; line-height:0.7;
  color:var(--gold-pale); position:absolute; top:32px; right:28px;
}
.tcard:hover { box-shadow:0 20px 56px rgba(28,25,23,0.1); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.tcard-stars { color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:3px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.tcard-text { font-family:'EB Garamond', serif; font-size:18px; line-height:1.75; font-style:italic; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:28px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.tcard-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--mist); }
.tcard-initials { width:40px; height:40px; background:var(--gold-mist); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:16px; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
.tcard-name { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; color:var(--slate); }
.tcard-location { font-size:12px; color:var(--stone); margin-top:2px; }

/* CTA BANNER */
.cta-banner { background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2d2925 100%); padding:80px 60px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cta-banner::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0.04;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-bright) 0, var(--gold-bright) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 40px);
}
.cta-banner h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px); font-weight:500; color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-banner h2 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-bright); }
.cta-banner p { font-size:18px; font-style:italic; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom:40px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-banner-btns { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:16px; position:relative; z-index:1; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* PAGE HERO */
.page-hero { background:var(--charcoal); padding:160px 60px 100px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.page-hero::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }
.page-hero-inner { max-width:1300px; margin:0 auto; }
.page-hero h1 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,80px); font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1.05; margin-bottom:20px; }
.page-hero h1 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-bright); }
.page-hero p { font-family:'EB Garamond', serif; font-size:20px; font-style:italic; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width:600px; }

/* ABOUT */
.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:start; }
.about-img-frame {
  padding:20px; background:var(--gold-mist); border:1px solid var(--gold-border); position:relative;
}
.about-img-frame::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-10px; left:-10px; width:64px; height:64px; border-top:2px solid var(--gold); border-left:2px solid var(--gold); }
.about-img-frame::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-10px; right:-10px; width:64px; height:64px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold); border-right:2px solid var(--gold); }
.about-img { width:100%; display:block; filter:sepia(10%) contrast(1.05); }
.about-caption { margin-top:14px; text-align:center; font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--stone); }
.about-content h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:36px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.about-content h2 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); }
.about-role { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--stone); margin-bottom:28px; }
.about-content p { font-size:17px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:20px; }
.about-values { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; }
.value-item { padding:20px 24px; background:var(--ivory-deep); border-left:3px solid var(--gold); }
.value-item h5 { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px; }
.value-item p { font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--stone); }

/* ════ INSIGHTS / BLOG ════ */
.insights-hero {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 160px 60px 80px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.insights-hero::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.insights-hero-inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.insights-hero .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.insights-hero .eyebrow::before { content:''; display:block; width:36px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
.insights-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 80px);
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.05; margin: 16px 0 20px;
}
.insights-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-bright); }
.insights-hero p {
  font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 19px; font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.7;
}
.insights-categories {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 28px 60px;
  background: var(--ivory-deep);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.icat {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 20px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--stone);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.icat:hover, .icat.active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold-bright); border-color: var(--ink); }
.insights-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px; padding: 80px 60px 40px;
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.featured-card {
  grid-row: span 2; background: #fff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer; position: relative;
}
.featured-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(28,25,23,0.12); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.featured-img {
  height: 380px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-img::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28,25,23,0.2) 0%, rgba(28,25,23,0.75) 100%);
}
.featured-img-icon { display: none; }
.featured-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gold-bright); color: var(--ink); padding: 6px 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.featured-body { padding: 40px 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.article-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.article-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; }
.featured-body h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.featured-body h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.featured-body p {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 28px; flex: 1;
}
.read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none; transition: gap 0.3s; align-self: flex-start;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
}
.read-more:hover { gap: 16px; }
.article-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mist); overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative;
}
.article-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(28,25,23,0.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.article-img {
  height: 200px; position: relative;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-img::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28,25,23,0.15) 0%, rgba(28,25,23,0.55) 100%);
}
.article-img.style-1, .article-img.style-2, .article-img.style-3 { background-color: transparent; }
.article-img-icon { display: none; }
.article-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); color: var(--ink); padding: 5px 10px; z-index: 2;
}
.article-body { padding: 28px 28px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.article-body h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink); margin: 14px 0 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.article-body p {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--stone);
  margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1;
}
.article-body .read-more { font-size: 9px; }

/* ARTICLE DETAIL VIEW */
.article-hero-img {
  width: 100%; height: 460px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  margin-top: 72px;
  position: relative;
}
.article-hero-img::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28,25,23,0) 60%, rgba(250,248,243,1) 100%);
}
.article-detail { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 60px 100px; }
.back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 40px;
  cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s, gap 0.3s;
}
.back-link:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 14px; }
.article-detail-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-detail-tag {
  background: var(--gold-bright); color: var(--ink);
  padding: 5px 12px; font-weight: 700;
}
.article-detail h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px); font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.article-detail h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.article-lead {
  font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate); padding-bottom: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.article-body-content { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--ink); }
.article-body-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 48px 0 16px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.article-body-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink); margin: 36px 0 14px;
}
.article-body-content p { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.article-body-content ul, .article-body-content ol { margin: 20px 0 24px 24px; }
.article-body-content li { margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.8; }
.article-body-content blockquote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 8px 0 8px 28px; margin: 36px 0;
}
.article-body-content strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.article-footer-cta {
  margin-top: 56px; padding: 36px 40px;
  background: var(--ivory-deep); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.article-footer-cta h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article-footer-cta p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 20px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 60px 24px; }
  .featured-card { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; }
  .insights-hero, .insights-categories { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
  .article-detail { padding: 60px 24px 80px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-card { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* PRACTICE AREAS FULL */
.practice-area-content { background:#fff; padding:72px 60px; }
.practice-area-visual {
  background:var(--charcoal); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  min-height:480px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:60px 40px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.practice-area-visual::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(28,25,23,0.85) 0%, rgba(28,25,23,0.6) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.practice-area-visual::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0.08;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold-bright) 0, var(--gold-bright) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 24px);
  z-index: 2;
}
.practice-area-big-num {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:240px; font-weight:700;
  color:rgba(212,175,55,0.45); line-height:1; position:absolute; bottom:-30px; right:24px;
  z-index: 3; user-select:none;
  text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}
.practice-area-icon-big { display: none; }
.practice-area-label {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright); font-weight: 600;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: rgba(28,25,23,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.practice-area-content h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px); font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:20px; }
.practice-area-content h2 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); }
.practice-area-content p { font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:20px; }
.practice-sublist { list-style:none; margin:32px 0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; }
.practice-sublist li { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--slate); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.practice-sublist li::before { content:''; display:block; width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--gold); transform:rotate(45deg); flex-shrink:0; }

/* CONTACT */
.contact-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:0; min-height:80vh; }
.contact-info { background:var(--charcoal); padding:80px 60px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.contact-info::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0.03;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--gold-bright) 0, var(--gold-bright) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 24px);
}
.contact-info-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.contact-detail { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px; margin-bottom:36px; padding-bottom:36px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.contact-detail:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.contact-icon { width:48px; height:48px; flex-shrink:0; border:1px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.3); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; }
.contact-detail-text .label { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom:6px; }
.contact-detail-text .value { font-size:16px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height:1.5; }
.contact-detail-text .value a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.3s; }
.contact-detail-text .value a:hover { color:var(--gold-bright); }
.contact-form-area { background:var(--ivory); padding:80px 60px; }
.cform { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.frow { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.fgroup { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.fgroup label { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--stone); font-weight:600; }
.fgroup input, .fgroup select, .fgroup textarea { font-family:'EB Garamond', serif; font-size:16px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--mist); color:var(--ink); padding:14px 18px; outline:none; transition:border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.fgroup input:focus, .fgroup select:focus, .fgroup textarea:focus { border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(184,150,12,0.08); }
.fgroup textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.fsub {
  font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700; background:var(--ink); color:var(--gold-bright); border:none; padding:18px 44px;
  cursor:pointer; align-self:flex-start; transition:all 0.3s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.fsub::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--gold-bright); transform:translateX(-100%); transition:transform 0.4s; z-index:0; }
.fsub:hover { color:var(--ink); }
.fsub:hover::before { transform:none; }
.fsub span { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.fnote { font-size:12px; color:var(--stone); font-style:italic; margin-top:4px; }

/* FOOTER */
footer { background:#0f0e0c; padding:72px 60px 40px; }
.footer-top { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:60px; margin-bottom:56px; padding-bottom:56px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.footer-brand-name { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:18px; color:var(--gold-bright); font-weight:500; margin-bottom:8px; }
.footer-brand-tag { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-style:italic; }
.footer-col h5 { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.25em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.footer-col ul li, .footer-col ul li a { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.3s; cursor:pointer; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--gold-bright); }
.footer-bottom { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
.footer-copy { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.footer-disclaimer { font-family:'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); max-width:500px; text-align:right; line-height:1.6; }

/* SCROLL REVEAL */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-l { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-30px); transition:opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease; }
.reveal-l.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-r { opacity:0; transform:translateX(30px); transition:opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease; }
.reveal-r.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* RESPONSIVE */
/* ════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLETS (max 1024px)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .nav { padding:0 20px; height: 64px; }
  .nav-menu { display:none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-phone { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 14px; }
  .mobile-menu { top: 64px; }

  /* Hero - tablet */
  .hero { padding-top: 64px; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding: 56px 24px; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-right { display: block; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-img-wrap::before, .hero-img-wrap::after { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .hero-pillars { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 7vw, 56px); }
  .hero-tagline { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 36px; }

  /* Layout grids collapse */
  .why-grid, .about-grid, .contact-layout, .practice-area-block, .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
  .practice-area-block { gap: 0; }

  /* Practice intro */
  .practice-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }

  /* Why section */
  .why-grid { gap: 48px; }

  /* About */
  .about-img-frame { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

  /* Section padding */
  .section { padding: 80px 24px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 24px 64px; }
  .trustbar, .cta-banner, .contact-info, .contact-form-area, .practice-area-content {
    padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px;
  }
  .cta-banner { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .contact-info, .contact-form-area { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }

  /* Practice cards: 2 col on tablet */
  .practice-grid, .testi-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 56px 24px; gap: 20px; }
  .featured-card { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; }

  /* Practice area blocks - stack vertically, image first */
  .practice-area-block:nth-child(odd) > .practice-area-content { order: 2; }
  .practice-area-block:nth-child(odd) > .practice-area-visual { order: 1; }
  .practice-area-block[style*="direction:rtl"] { direction: ltr !important; }
  .practice-area-block[style*="direction:rtl"] > * { direction: ltr !important; }
  .practice-area-content { padding: 56px 24px; }
  .practice-area-visual { min-height: 320px; }
  .practice-area-big-num { font-size: 160px; bottom: -10px; right: 16px; }

  /* Footer */
  footer { padding: 56px 24px 32px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-disclaimer { text-align: left; }

  /* Article detail */
  .article-detail { padding: 56px 24px 80px; }
  .article-hero-img { height: 320px; margin-top: 64px; }

  /* Insights hero */
  .insights-hero { padding: 120px 24px 64px; }
  .insights-categories { padding: 20px 24px; gap: 6px; }
  .icat { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (max 640px)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width:640px) {
  /* Nav */
  .nav { padding: 0 16px; height: 60px; }
  .nav-brand-name { font-size: 12px; }
  .nav-brand-sub { font-size: 8px; }
  .nav-phone {
    font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .mobile-menu { top: 60px; padding: 32px 20px; }
  .mobile-menu a { font-size: 20px; padding: 16px 0; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-inner { padding: 40px 20px; gap: 32px; }
  .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 9px; margin-bottom: 20px; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-eyebrow-line { width: 32px; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 9vw, 44px); line-height: 1.1; }
  .hero-tagline { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero-btns { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .btn-gold, .btn-ghost { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .hero-pillars { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap: 1px; }
  .pillar { padding: 18px 16px; text-align: left; }
  .pillar-num { font-size: 24px; }
  .pillar-label { font-size: 9px; }
  .hero-img-wrap { padding: 10px; }
  .hero-img-wrap::before, .hero-img-wrap::after { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  /* Trust bar - one item per row */
  .trustbar { padding: 16px 20px; gap: 10px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .trust-item { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }

  /* Section */
  .section { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 100px 20px 56px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(36px, 9vw, 52px); }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Section headings */
  .heading-xl { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 36px); line-height: 1.2; }
  .eyebrow { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; gap: 10px; }

  /* Practice cards - single col */
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .pcard-image { height: 200px; }
  .pcard-image-num { font-size: 28px; top: 16px; right: 18px; }
  .pcard-content { padding: 28px 24px 32px; }
  .pcard h3 { font-size: 20px; }
  .pcard p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }

  /* Why cards */
  .why-card { padding: 22px 24px; gap: 14px; }
  .why-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 16px; }
  .why-text h4 { font-size: 10px; }
  .why-text p { font-size: 13px; }
  .why-quote { font-size: 18px; padding-left: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }

  /* Testimonials - single col */
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .tcard { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .tcard::before { font-size: 80px; top: 24px; right: 20px; }
  .tcard-text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }

  /* CTA banner */
  .cta-banner { padding: 56px 20px; }
  .cta-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 36px); }
  .cta-banner p { font-size: 16px; }
  .cta-banner-btns { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: stretch; }

  /* About */
  .about-content h2 { font-size: 28px; }
  .about-content p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .about-values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .value-item { padding: 16px 20px; }

  /* Practice area */
  .practice-area-content { padding: 48px 20px; }
  .practice-area-content h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 30px); }
  .practice-area-content p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .practice-area-visual { min-height: 240px; padding: 40px 20px; }
  .practice-area-big-num { font-size: 120px; bottom: -10px; right: 12px; }
  .practice-area-label { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
  .practice-sublist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; margin: 24px 0; }
  .practice-sublist li { font-size: 12px; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-info, .contact-form-area { padding: 56px 20px; }
  .contact-detail { gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
  .contact-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 14px; }
  .contact-detail-text .value { font-size: 14px; }

  /* Form */
  .cform { gap: 16px; }
  .frow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .fgroup input, .fgroup select, .fgroup textarea {
    font-size: 16px;  /* keeps iOS from zooming */
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .fgroup label { font-size: 9px; }
  .fsub {
    padding: 16px 28px; width: 100%; text-align: center;
    align-self: stretch; font-size: 10px;
  }

  /* Insights */
  .insights-hero { padding: 100px 20px 48px; }
  .insights-categories { padding: 16px 16px; }
  .icat { font-size: 9px; padding: 7px 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 48px 20px; gap: 16px; }
  .featured-card { grid-column: auto; }
  .featured-img { height: 240px; }
  .featured-body { padding: 28px 24px 32px; }
  .featured-body h2 { font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25; }
  .featured-body p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .article-img { height: 160px; }
  .article-body { padding: 24px 22px 28px; }
  .article-body h3 { font-size: 18px; }

  /* Article detail */
  .article-detail { padding: 48px 20px 64px; }
  .article-hero-img { height: 240px; }
  .article-detail-meta { gap: 10px; font-size: 9px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .article-detail h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 36px); line-height: 1.2; }
  .article-lead { font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .article-body-content { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; }
  .article-body-content h2 { font-size: 22px; margin: 32px 0 12px; }
  .article-body-content h3 { font-size: 18px; margin: 24px 0 10px; }
  .article-body-content blockquote { font-size: 18px; padding-left: 18px; margin: 24px 0; }
  .article-footer-cta { padding: 28px 24px; margin-top: 36px; }
  .article-footer-cta h4 { font-size: 20px; }

  /* Footer */
  footer { padding: 48px 20px 28px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-disclaimer { font-size: 9px; }
}

/* Reduce hero CTA buttons appearing too wide on tiny screens */
@media (max-width:400px) {
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 38px); }
  .nav-brand-name { font-size: 11px; }
  .nav-phone { padding: 6px 8px; }
}


/* WordPress and organic-search usability additions */
body.admin-bar .nav { top: 32px; }
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"], .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.pcard-link, .read-more, .back-link { display: inline-block; }
a.featured-card, a.article-card { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.screen-reader-text { position:absolute!important; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold-bright); outline-offset: 3px; }
.tcard { display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.tcard-author { margin-top:auto; }
.testi-note { max-width:840px; margin:28px auto 0; text-align:center; color:var(--stone); font-size:12px; line-height:1.6; }
.seo-service-page { background:var(--ivory); }
.seo-service-page .page-hero p { max-width:760px; }
.seo-hero-actions { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:28px; }
.seo-service-wrap { max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto; }
.seo-answer-box { background:#fff; border-left:4px solid var(--gold); padding:34px 38px; margin-bottom:64px; box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(28,25,23,.06); }
.seo-answer-box h2 { font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,38px); margin:0 0 14px; }
.seo-answer-box p { margin:0; font-size:18px; line-height:1.75; }
.seo-card-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin:30px 0 72px; }
.seo-card { background:#fff; padding:30px; border-top:2px solid var(--gold-mist); }
.seo-card h3 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:23px; margin:0 0 12px; color:var(--ink); }
.seo-card p { margin:0; line-height:1.7; color:var(--slate); }
.seo-two-col { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(280px,.75fr); gap:60px; align-items:start; margin:0 0 72px; }
.seo-prose h2 { font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px); margin:0 0 20px; }
.seo-prose h3 { font-size:25px; margin:34px 0 10px; }
.seo-prose p, .seo-prose li { font-size:17px; line-height:1.8; }
.seo-prose ul, .seo-prose ol { padding-left:22px; }
.seo-side-card { background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:34px; position:sticky; top:120px; }
.seo-side-card h2 { color:#fff; font-size:30px; margin:0 0 14px; }
.seo-side-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); line-height:1.7; }
.seo-side-card .btn-gold { width:100%; text-align:center; margin-top:10px; }
.seo-faq { border-top:1px solid var(--mist); margin-top:24px; }
.seo-faq details { border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist); padding:20px 0; }
.seo-faq summary { cursor:pointer; font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
.seo-faq details p { padding:14px 0 0; margin:0; }
.seo-source-note { background:var(--gold-mist); padding:22px 26px; font-size:14px!important; }
.seo-source-note a { color:var(--ink); text-decoration:underline; }
.form-status { margin:0; padding:14px 16px; background:var(--gold-mist); color:var(--ink); font-size:14px; line-height:1.5; }
.fsub:disabled { cursor:wait; opacity:.72; }
@media (max-width:782px) { body.admin-bar .nav { top: 46px; } }
@media (max-width:900px) { .seo-card-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .seo-two-col { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; } .seo-side-card { position:static; } }
@media (max-width:600px) { .seo-card-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .seo-answer-box { padding:26px 24px; } .seo-hero-actions { flex-direction:column; } }