:root {
  --orange: #CF8030;
  --brown: #A85A32;
  --grey: #56585E;
  --ink: #2B2927;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --cream: #FAF6F1;
  --warm: #F7EFE7;
  --clay: #E2BFA5;
  --line: #E7D8CB;
  --soft-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(67, 43, 28, 0.09);
  --deep-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(67, 43, 28, 0.16);
  --radius: 14px;
  --max: 1160px;
  --serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Montserrat", "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(168, 90, 50, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px), var(--white);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.62;
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.5);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
  max-width: 930px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.7vw, 3.35rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.container {
  width: min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--max));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
  padding: 82px 0;
}

.section-tight {
  padding: 26px 0 34px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 30;
  transform: translateY(-160%);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 20;
  background: rgba(250, 246, 241, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 82px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--brown);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.48rem, 2.2vw, 1.86rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand:hover {
  color: #B65F35;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn) {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--brown);
}

.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after,
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle span:not(.sr-only) {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 5px auto;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 12%, rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.13), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(168, 90, 50, 0.09), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), var(--white) 62%, #FFF8F1);
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0;
  height: 84px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
}

.hero-grid,
.split,
.proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(300px, 0.95fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 58px;
}

.hero-simple {
  min-height: 560px;
}

.hero-wide {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 980px;
}

.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.credibility-line,
.section-note {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.eyebrow,
.tiny-label,
.mini-heading,
.card-label {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.08);
}

.button-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, background 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--brown);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--clay);
  color: var(--brown);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-light {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--brown);
}

.btn-small {
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.stat-strip {
  background: var(--white);
}

.strip-intro {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.stat-strip-grid,
.story-grid,
.education-path-grid,
.stat-grid,
.training-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.service-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.route-grid,
.fit-grid,
.experience-grid,
.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.education-card-grid,
.testimonial-row,
.example-grid,
.format-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.equal-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.source-stat,
.route-card,
.service-panel,
.story-card,
.education-card,
.education-path,
.topic-card,
.value-card,
.fit-card,
.experience-card,
.checklist-panel,
.stat-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}

.route-card:hover,
.service-panel:hover,
.story-card:hover,
.education-card:hover,
.education-path:hover,
.topic-card:hover,
.value-card:hover,
.fit-card:hover,
.experience-card:hover,
.checklist-panel:hover,
.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clay);
  box-shadow: var(--deep-shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.source-stat {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.source-stat strong {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.source-stat p {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.section-heading {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.section-heading p:not(.eyebrow) {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.route-card,
.service-panel,
.education-card,
.education-path {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.route-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 270px;
  padding: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.route-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -62px;
  bottom: -62px;
  width: 148px;
  height: 148px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.route-number,
.number-mark,
.fit-card span,
.value-card span {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.route-card p,
.service-panel p,
.story-card p,
.education-card p,
.education-path p,
.topic-card p,
.fit-card p,
.experience-card p,
.checklist-panel p {
  color: var(--grey);
}

.text-link {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: auto;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.warm-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm), #FBF4ED);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.soft-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream), #FFFDFB);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.stacked-copy {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.compact-copy p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.problem-block {
  align-items: start;
}

.assessment-band {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.compact-assessment {
  padding-top: 52px;
}

.assessment-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 46px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.34);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.2), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F1, var(--warm));
  box-shadow: var(--deep-shadow);
}

.assessment-panel.slim {
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.assessment-panel h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
}

.assessment-panel p {
  max-width: 740px;
  color: var(--grey);
}

.service-panel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--white), #FFF9F3);
}

.service-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px 18px auto auto;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.35);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.35);
}

.process-list {
  display: grid;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 8px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

.process-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.process-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.process-item span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.24);
}

.process-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.process-item p {
  max-width: 650px;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
}

.process-cta {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.28);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.process-cta p {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.speaking-preview {
  max-width: 760px;
  text-align: center;
}

.speaking-preview p:not(.eyebrow) {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: var(--grey);
}

.speaking-preview .btn {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.story-card {
  padding: 30px;
}

.story-card.editorial {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 430px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), #FFF9F4);
}

.client-story-header {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.story-label {
  color: var(--orange) !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.client-logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 205px;
  max-height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  opacity: 0.86;
}

.client-logo-thefinancestack {
  max-width: 214px;
  max-height: 42px;
}

.client-logo-exploration {
  max-width: 190px;
  max-height: 42px;
}

blockquote {
  margin: auto 0 0;
  padding: 22px 22px 22px 24px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  background: rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.08);
  color: var(--brown);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.34;
}

.education-hub {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 12%, rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.08), transparent 26%),
    #FFFDFB;
}

.education-card,
.education-path {
  min-height: 225px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), #FFF9F2);
}

.education-card h3,
.education-path h2 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
}

.education-offer-note {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3px;
  align-self: stretch;
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.22);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 248, 241, 0.94), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92));
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.36;
}

.education-offer-note span {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.education-offer-note strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.service-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 26px;
}

.service-intro {
  max-width: 960px;
}

.service-intro p {
  color: var(--grey);
}

.service-intro h2 {
  max-width: 100%;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.1vw, 3rem);
}

.checklist-panel {
  padding: 26px;
}

.training-snapshot {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 960px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.training-snapshot h3 {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.training-chip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--grey);
  list-style: none;
}

.training-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 191, 165, 0.76);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(250, 246, 241, 0.88));
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, background 180ms ease;
}

.training-chip::before {
  content: "";
  flex: 0 0 7px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.1);
}

.training-chip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.45);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(67, 43, 28, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.format-pill-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px 10px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.format-pill-row p {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0 4px 0 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.format-pill-row ul {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1 1 520px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  list-style: none;
}

.format-pill-row li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 30px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 191, 165, 0.62);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.compact-checklist,
.theme-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--grey);
  list-style: none;
}

.compact-checklist {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.compact-checklist li,
.theme-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 9px;
}

.compact-checklist li::before,
.theme-list li::before {
  content: "";
  flex: 0 0 8px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-top: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.fit-card,
.experience-card,
.stat-card,
.value-card {
  padding: 24px;
}

.fit-card h3,
.experience-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.example-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.implementation-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.example-grid span,
.format-grid span {
  min-height: 74px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.implementation-grid span {
  min-height: 86px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), #FFF9F3);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.example-grid span {
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}

.example-grid span:hover {
  border-color: var(--clay);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(67, 43, 28, 0.13);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.proof-grid {
  align-items: start;
}

.stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--white), #FFF8F1);
}

.stat-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brown);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-card span {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.testimonial-row {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.testimonial-row.two-quotes {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  max-width: 860px;
}

.testimonial-row blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 130px;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.simple-testimonial {
  color: var(--brown);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.42;
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.experience-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.experience-card {
  min-height: 220px;
}

.topic-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.topic-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.72fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 24px;
}

.topic-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
}

.topic-card p {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-topic {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.11), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--white), #FFF9F2);
}

.theme-list {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.format-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.about-hero {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 94px 0;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.98fr) minmax(320px, 0.66fr);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero .hero-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.about-hero .hero-copy p:not(.hero-text) {
  color: var(--grey);
}

.about-hero h1 {
  max-width: none;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  min-height: 380px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 90, 50, 0.18);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), rgba(247, 239, 231, 0.92)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 34px, rgba(168, 90, 50, 0.08) 34px 35px);
  box-shadow: var(--deep-shadow);
}

.portrait-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 16%, rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.12), transparent 34%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.portrait-frame img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.portrait-frame.is-missing::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  right: -80px;
  top: -80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.14);
}

.about-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.38fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 42px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-copy {
  max-width: 850px;
}

.about-copy p:not(.eyebrow) {
  color: var(--grey);
}

.about-copy .btn {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.about-preview-photo {
  min-height: 320px;
}

.about-preview-photo img {
  min-height: 320px;
}

.designed-values {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.value-card {
  min-height: 138px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(250, 246, 241, 0.96)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(207, 128, 48, 0.14), transparent 42%);
}

.value-card span {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.value-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
}

.narrow {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.narrow p {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.cta-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brown), var(--orange));
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2,
.cta-section p {
  color: var(--white);
}

.cta-section p {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}

.cta-section .btn {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.about-cta .btn {
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.nowrap {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 42px 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-contact {
  text-align: right;
}

.footer-contact p {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.site-footer a {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
  color: #FFD7AD;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 82px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--deep-shadow);
  }

  .nav-links.is-open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-links a:not(.btn) {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }

  .nav-links a:not(.btn)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-links .btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .education-card-grid,
  .testimonial-row,
  .example-grid,
  .format-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .hero,
  .hero-simple {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .split,
  .proof-grid,
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 34px;
  }

  .about-preview-photo {
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  .route-grid,
  .service-preview-grid,
  .story-grid,
  .education-path-grid,
  .fit-grid,
  .experience-grid,
  .value-grid,
  .stat-strip-grid,
  .training-grid,
  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .assessment-panel,
  .assessment-panel.slim {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .training-chip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .topic-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-contact {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container {
    width: min(calc(100% - 28px), var(--max));
  }

  .brand {
    font-size: 1.36rem;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 11vw, 3rem);
  }

  .button-row {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .education-card-grid,
  .testimonial-row,
  .testimonial-row.two-quotes,
  .example-grid,
  .format-grid,
  .training-chip-grid,
  .compact-checklist {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .source-stat {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .process-list {
    padding: 6px 18px;
  }

  .process-cta {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .portrait-frame,
  .portrait-frame img {
    min-height: 340px;
  }
}

@media print {
  .site-header,
  .nav-toggle,
  .btn,
  .site-footer {
    display: none;
  }

  body {
    color: #000;
    background: #fff;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }
}