:root {
  --bg: #eef2f6;
  --bg-alt: #e4eaf1;
  --section-silver: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e7edf4 52%, #dde4eb 100%);
  --section-silver-2: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f7fa 0%, #e8edf3 100%);
  --surface: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  --surface-solid: #ffffff;
  --text: #151c24;
  --muted: #5f6c79;
  --soft: #d2d9e2;
  --line: rgba(28, 45, 65, 0.12);
  --blue: #2a68b8;
  --blue-deep: #18304b;
  --gold: #b58b3b;
  --gold-dark: #8b6828;
  --gold-light: #e5cc8e;
  --shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(37, 55, 74, 0.10);
  --radius: 32px;
  --font: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Display", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(130, 155, 183, 0.16), transparent 26rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 10%, rgba(195, 204, 214, 0.22), transparent 20rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, var(--bg) 45%, #f4f7fa 100%);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  background: rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.wordmark {
  font-weight: 760;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold) 38%, var(--gold-light) 55%, #9a762f 86%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-right: .09em;
  overflow: visible;
}
.brand-text { display:inline-block; line-height:1; }
.brand-minus {
  display:inline-block;
  font-size: 0.48em;
  transform: translateY(-0.60em);
  margin: 0 -0.03em 0 -0.02em;
}
.brand { font-size: 33px; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 520;
  color: rgba(21, 28, 36, 0.82);
}
.nav-links a { transition: color .2s ease; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; padding: 24px 0; }
.dropdown-trigger::after { content: "⌄"; margin-left: 5px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(35,55,75,.14);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.dropdown-menu a { display: block; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 12px; }
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: #edf2f7; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }

.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 96px 24px 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 960px;
  height: 960px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(173, 185, 198, 0.28), rgba(255,255,255,0) 64%);
  top: -430px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { max-width: 980px; position: relative; }
.eyebrow, .section-label, .mini-label {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: #8f98a4;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 760;
}
.hero-logo {
  font-size: clamp(96px, 16vw, 194px);
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold) 38%, var(--gold-light) 55%, #9a762f 86%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 26px rgba(181, 139, 59, .12));
}
.hero h2 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.8vw, 74px);
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 1.03;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.hero-small {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 28px);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-weight: 610;
}
.hero-principle {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  font-weight: 760;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}
.hero-copy {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.95vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 790px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.hero-value {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 32px);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 720;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-actions a, .pilot-cta a, .contact-form button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 640;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-actions a:first-child, .pilot-cta a, .contact-form button {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(42, 104, 184, .18);
}
.hero-actions a:last-child {
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.section {
  padding: 112px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--section-silver);
}
.section:nth-of-type(even) { background: var(--section-silver-2); }
.section-inner {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.section h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.9vw, 40px);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.lead, .narrative p, .contact-copy p, .supported-card p, .meaning-card p, .belief-finale p {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.9vw, 22px);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
}
.lead { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.narrative { max-width: 820px; margin: 28px auto 0; }
.narrative p { margin: 0 0 15px; }
.narrative-left { text-align: left; }
.short-line, .quote-line, .final-line {
  color: var(--text) !important;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.quote-line { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 38px) !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; }
.final-line { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 32px) !important; }

.value-grid, .feature-grid, .pilot-grid, .team-grid {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 52px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}
.value-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.value-card, .feature-grid article, .pilot-grid article, .team-card, .supported-card, .meaning-card, .pilot-cta, .protected-note, .logo-tile, .contact-shell {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.value-card, .feature-grid article, .pilot-grid article, .supported-card, .meaning-card, .pilot-cta, .protected-note { padding: 34px; }
.value-card { text-align: left; }
.value-card-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; }
.value-card h4 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}
.value-card p, .feature-grid p, .pilot-grid p, .team-card p, .supported-card p, .meaning-card p, .protected-note p, .pilot-cta p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.feature-grid article { text-align: left; }
.feature-grid span {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(42,104,184,.08);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 760;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.feature-grid h3, .pilot-grid h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-grid strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.statement {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 46px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.statement p {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 730;
  margin: 0;
}

.partners { max-width: 1180px; margin: 52px auto 0; }
.partners h3 { text-align:center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.logo-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.logo-tile {
  min-height: 126px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.92) 0%, rgba(235,240,246,.94) 100%);
}
.logo-tile img, .province-logo img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.pilot-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.protected-note, .pilot-cta { max-width: 900px; margin: 24px auto 0; text-align:center; }
.supported-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef3f8 0%, #dfe7ef 100%); }
.supported-card { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; text-align:center; padding: 36px; }
.province-logo {
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  max-width: 420px;
  min-height: 100px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.team-card {
  padding: 28px;
  text-align:center;
}
.team-card img {
  width: 168px;
  height: 168px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(181, 139, 59, 0.22);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.team-card h3 { font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.team-card .role { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 640; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.meaning-card, .belief-finale { max-width: 980px; margin: 28px auto 0; text-align:center; }
.belief-finale { text-align:center; }
.belief-finale .wordmark { font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px); justify-content:center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.contact-shell {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-copy, .contact-form { padding: 36px; }
.contact-copy { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(241,245,250,0.92), rgba(229,236,244,0.92)); }
.contact-form {
  display:grid;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.contact-form label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 650; color: var(--text); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea {
  width:100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
}
.contact-form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.footer {
  padding: 54px 24px 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e0e6ee 0%, #d5dde7 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer h2 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 40px;
}
.footer p, .footer li {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.footer-meta { display:grid; gap: 12px; }

.footer-top { display:grid; gap: 12px; }
.footer-brand {
  display: inline-block;
  width: max-content;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: #ad8131;
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: border-box;
  background-clip: border-box;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ad8131;
}
.footer-details {
  display:grid;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 260px;
}
.footer-details strong {
  display:block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.footer-details span {
  display:block;
}
.footer-legal {
  width:100%;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .pilot-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .value-grid, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .logo-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .contact-shell { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    display:none;
    position:absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display:flex; }
  .nav-links > a, .nav-dropdown { width:100%; padding: 12px 6px; }
  .nav-dropdown { padding: 0; }
  .dropdown-trigger::after { content: ""; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform:none;
    opacity:1;
    pointer-events:auto;
    box-shadow:none;
    border:none;
    padding: 0 0 0 16px;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: 84px; }
  .section { padding: 86px 20px; }
  .section h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 8vw, 52px); }
  .section h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 34px); }
  .logo-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nav { padding: 0 18px; }
  .brand { font-size: 28px; }
  .hero-logo { font-size: clamp(76px, 24vw, 120px); }
  .feature-grid, .pilot-grid, .team-grid, .logo-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-card, .feature-grid article, .pilot-grid article, .team-card, .supported-card, .meaning-card, .pilot-cta, .protected-note, .contact-copy, .contact-form {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .team-card img { width: 144px; height: 144px; }
}


.hero-copy, .lead { text-wrap: pretty; }
.section-inner, .supported-card, .belief-finale { text-align: center; }
.narrative-left { max-width: 860px; }
.narrative-left p { text-align: left; }
.partners h3, .pilot-cta h3, .meaning-card h3 { text-align: center; }
.logo-tile { transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease; }
.logo-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 24px 44px rgba(37,55,74,.12); }
.logo-tile img { filter: grayscale(0.08); }
.hero-inner > * { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* 2026 visual refinement: clearer hierarchy, calmer reading rhythm */
:root {
  --text: #13202a;
  --muted: #52616d;
  --blue: #2369a8;
  --blue-deep: #163a50;
  --gold: #ad8131;
  --radius: 24px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(28, 48, 63, .08);
  --font: Inter, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

body { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
p { text-wrap: pretty; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { text-wrap: balance; }

.nav { min-height: 76px; }
.nav-links { gap: 32px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.nav-links > a, .dropdown-trigger { position: relative; }
.nav-links > a::after, .dropdown-trigger::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -8px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.nav-links > a:hover::after, .dropdown-trigger:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.hero { min-height: calc(100svh - 76px); padding: 88px 24px 96px; }
.hero-inner { max-width: 1040px; }
.hero-logo { font-size: clamp(82px, 13vw, 160px); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero h2 { max-width: 900px; font-size: clamp(42px, 6.1vw, 76px); line-height: .99; letter-spacing: -.065em; }
.hero-small { margin-top: 24px; font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 20px); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .11em; }
.hero-principle { margin-top: 46px; font-size: clamp(27px, 3.4vw, 44px); max-width: 760px; }
.hero-copy { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.65vw, 21px); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 720px; }
.hero-value { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.1vw, 28px); }
.hero-actions a, .pilot-cta a, .contact-form button { min-height: 52px; padding: 0 26px; font-size: 15px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.hero-actions a:hover, .pilot-cta a:hover, .contact-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.section { padding: 120px 28px; }
.section-inner { max-width: 1040px; }
.section-label, .eyebrow, .mini-label { color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .22em; }
.section h2 { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 60px); line-height: 1.04; max-width: 900px; }
.section h3 { font-size: clamp(23px, 2.5vw, 34px); }
.lead, .narrative p, .contact-copy p, .supported-card p, .meaning-card p, .belief-finale p {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.55vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.narrative { max-width: 720px; margin-top: 38px; }
.narrative:not(.narrative-left) { text-align: left; }
.narrative p { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.quote-line { border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 24px; margin: 30px 0 !important; }

.value-grid, .feature-grid, .pilot-grid, .team-grid { gap: 22px; margin-top: 58px; }
.value-card, .feature-grid article, .pilot-grid article, .team-card, .supported-card, .meaning-card, .pilot-cta, .protected-note, .logo-tile, .contact-shell { border-color: rgba(28,45,65,.09); }
.value-card, .feature-grid article, .pilot-grid article { padding: 38px; }
.value-card p, .feature-grid p, .pilot-grid p, .team-card p, .supported-card p, .meaning-card p, .protected-note p, .pilot-cta p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
.feature-grid h3, .pilot-grid h3 { font-size: 23px; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.feature-grid strong { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.45; }

.partners { margin-top: 64px; }
.partners h3 { font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.logo-row { gap: 14px; }
.logo-tile { min-height: 134px; }
.team-card { padding: 34px; text-align: left; }
.team-card img { display: block; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.team-card h3, .team-card .role { text-align: center; }

.contact-shell { grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; }
.contact-copy, .contact-form { padding: 48px; }
.contact-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.contact-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 54px); text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }
.contact-copy .lead { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }
.contact-form label { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea { border-radius: 12px; min-height: 50px; }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 72px; }
  .hero-principle { margin-top: 38px; }
  .section { padding: 84px 20px; }
  .nav-links > a::after, .dropdown-trigger::before { display: none; }
  .contact-copy, .contact-form { padding: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero { padding: 60px 20px 72px; }
  .hero h2 { font-size: clamp(38px, 12vw, 54px); }
  .hero-principle { font-size: 27px; }
  .section h2 { font-size: 36px; }
  .narrative, .lead { text-align: left; }
  .value-card, .feature-grid article, .pilot-grid article, .team-card { padding: 26px; }
  .logo-tile { min-height: 112px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* Evidence-led, IP-safe homepage */
.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 17px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(35,105,168,.18);
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none; }
.language-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.66);
}
.language-switch a {
  min-width: 32px;
  padding: 5px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 780;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.language-switch a.active { color: #fff; background: var(--blue-deep); }
.language-switch a::after { display: none !important; }

.hero-small {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
}
.hero h2 { max-width: 880px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-copy { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.proof-chip {
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 16px 9px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(28,48,63,.05);
}
.proof-chip strong {
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.process-grid .value-card-wide { grid-column: auto; text-align: left; }
.process-grid .value-card { min-height: 100%; }
.process-grid .value-card h4 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 35px); }
.ip-note {
  max-width: 970px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.validation-section {
  color: var(--text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(42,104,184,.12), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f8fb 0%, #e6ecf2 58%, #dce4eb 100%) !important;
}
.validation-section .section-label { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.validation-section h2 { color: var(--text); }
.validation-section .lead { color: var(--muted); }
.validation-section .lead strong { color: var(--blue-deep); }
.validation-grid {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 58px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.validation-grid article {
  min-height: 190px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
}
.validation-grid strong {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 66px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.055em;
}
.validation-grid span { margin-top: 15px; color: var(--text); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; }
.validation-grid small { margin-top: 4px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }
.validation-highlight {
  border-color: rgba(181,139,59,.35) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.9), rgba(229,204,142,.24)) !important;
}
.validation-highlight strong { color: var(--blue); }
.validation-disclaimer {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: center;
}

.expert-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255,255,255,.86), transparent 24rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 85%, rgba(42,104,184,.08), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #f7f9fb 0%, #e5ebf1 48%, #d9e1e8 100%) !important;
}
.expert-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  top: -330px;
  right: 8%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(181,139,59,.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.expert-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 250px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 54px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.1);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.92), rgba(245,248,250,.72));
  box-shadow: 0 28px 68px rgba(28,48,63,.12);
}
.expert-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 230px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(181,139,59,.26);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(229,204,142,.32), rgba(255,255,255,.82));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(28,48,63,.13);
}
.expert-photo {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.expert-content { text-align: left; }
.expert-content .section-label { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.expert-content blockquote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 37px);
  font-weight: 680;
  line-height: 1.38;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
}
.expert-content blockquote::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: -.34em;
  left: -.28em;
  z-index: -1;
  color: rgba(181,139,59,.13);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4.4em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.expert-attribution {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.expert-attribution strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.expert-attribution span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.protected-note { border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.meaning-card { text-align: left; }
.meaning-card h3 { text-align: center; }
.meaning-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.meaning-grid > div { padding: 24px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(228,234,241,.55); }
.meaning-grid > div > strong { color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 25px; }
.meaning-grid p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }

.story-section { overflow: hidden; }
.story-journey {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 58px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.story-journey article {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: left;
}
.story-journey article > span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 30px;
  color: rgba(35,105,168,.18);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.story-journey .mini-label { padding-right: 60px; }
.story-journey h3 {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 22px 0 14px;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 34px);
}
.story-journey article > p:last-child {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.story-conclusion {
  max-width: 930px;
  margin: 26px auto 0;
  padding: 36px 42px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 4px var(--radius) var(--radius) 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(255,255,255,.82), rgba(229,204,142,.16));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: left;
}
.story-conclusion p { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; }
.story-conclusion strong { display: block; color: var(--text); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.story-conclusion small { display: block; margin-top: 14px; color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 750; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.story-feature {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 58px auto 0;
  display: block;
}
.story-portrait {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 14px 14px 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.09);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}
.story-portrait::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 28px -20px -22px 22px;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(181,139,59,.16);
}
.story-portrait img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.story-portrait figcaption { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline; padding: 18px 8px 19px; }
.story-portrait figcaption strong { color: var(--text); font-size: 20px; }
.story-portrait figcaption span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }
.story-copy { text-align: left; }
.story-copy > p { margin: 0 0 18px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; }
.story-copy .story-opening { color: var(--text); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 30px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.story-copy blockquote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 27px 30px 27px 34px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(28,48,63,.06);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 31px);
  font-weight: 720;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.story-signoff { margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.story-signoff strong { display: block; color: var(--text); font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.story-signoff span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 760; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.belief-finale {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 72px 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(181,139,59,.25);
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(229,204,142,.28), transparent 25rem),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #fafdff 0%, #e8eef4 55%, #dfe7ee 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(28,48,63,.12);
}
.belief-finale::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  top: -250px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(181,139,59,.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.finale-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.belief-finale h3 {
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-size: clamp(46px, 7vw, 82px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.055em;
}
.belief-finale h3 .wordmark { margin: 0; font-size: inherit; }
.finale-for-all { color: var(--blue-deep); font-weight: 760; }
.finale-lead { margin: 0 auto 28px !important; color: var(--muted) !important; font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px) !important; }
.finale-pillars { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.finale-pillars span {
  padding: 10px 17px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28,45,65,.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .validation-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .story-journey { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .story-portrait { width: min(420px, 88%); margin: 0 auto; }
  .nav-links { gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav-cta { margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .language-switch { margin: 10px 6px; }
  .proof-chip { border-radius: 20px; flex-direction: column; }
  .meaning-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expert-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding: 36px;
  }
  .expert-photo-wrap { width: min(260px, 78%); margin: 0 auto; }
  .expert-content { text-align: center; }
  .expert-content blockquote::before { left: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .validation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .validation-grid article { min-height: 160px; }
  .ip-note { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .story-journey article { padding: 28px; }
  .story-conclusion { padding: 28px; }
  .story-feature { margin-top: 40px; gap: 40px; }
  .story-portrait { width: calc(100% - 20px); }
  .story-copy blockquote { padding: 22px 22px 22px 25px; }
  .belief-finale { padding: 54px 22px; border-radius: 26px; }
  .belief-finale h3 { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
  .expert-card { padding: 28px 22px; border-radius: 24px; }
  .expert-photo-wrap { width: min(230px, 82%); }
  .expert-content blockquote { font-size: 23px; }
}