/* ==========================================================================
   ENCORE Strategic Business Consulting — Premium Home Page
   File: assets/css/style.css
   Palette: deep navy · warm gold · cream · soft charcoal
   Type:    Playfair Display (serif) · Cormorant Garamond (accent) · Inter (body)
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
    /* Colour tokens */
    --navy-900:#050c18;
    --navy-800:#0A1628;
    --navy-700:#122036;
    --navy-600:#1c2c46;
    --navy-500:#2a3d5c;
    --gold-500:#C9A961;
    --gold-400:#D9BB77;
    --gold-300:#E9CE93;
    --gold-600:#a8924f;
    --cream:#F5F1E8;
    --cream-2:#EBE5D6;
    --paper:#FBFAF6;
    --ink:#1a1a1a;
    --ink-2:#3a3a3a;
    --muted:#6b6f7a;
    --line:rgba(10,22,40,.12);
    --line-gold:rgba(201,169,97,.35);

    /* Type */
    --f-serif:'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --f-accent:'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --f-sans:'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

    /* Space */
    --container:1400px;
    --container-wide:1600px;
    --pad-section:clamp(80px, 9vw, 150px);
    --radius:2px;
    --shadow-sm:0 2px 6px rgba(10,22,40,.06);
    --shadow-md:0 12px 40px rgba(10,22,40,.10);
    --shadow-lg:0 30px 80px rgba(10,22,40,.20);
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}
body{
    margin:0;font-family:var(--f-sans);color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--paper);line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease);}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--f-serif);color:var(--navy-800);margin:0;line-height:1.15;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.005em;}
h1 em,h2 em,h3 em{font-style:italic;font-weight:400;color:var(--gold-500);}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em;}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;}
address{font-style:normal;}

.container{max-width:var(--container);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);}
.container--wide{max-width:var(--container-wide);}

.eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.32em;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:22px;
}
.eyebrow--gold{color:var(--gold-500);}
.eyebrow .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;display:inline-block;}

.section-num{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:clamp(48px,7vw,86px);font-weight:700;
    color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-500);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;
    display:block;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.section-head{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto clamp(48px,6vw,80px);text-align:center;}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,54px);margin-bottom:18px;}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:17px;max-width:640px;margin-inline:auto;}
.section-head--light h2,.section-head--light p{color:var(--cream);}
.section-head--light p{color:rgba(245,241,232,.75);}
.section-head--tight{margin-bottom:32px;}

.small-muted{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;text-align:center;max-width:900px;margin:24px auto 0;}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.encore-btn{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.75em;
    padding:15px 32px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid transparent;
    font-weight:500;font-size:14.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
    transition:all .35s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer;
    max-width:100%;text-align:center;
}
.encore-btn i{transition:transform .35s var(--ease);flex-shrink:0;}
.encore-btn:hover i{transform:translateX(4px);}
.encore-btn--sm{padding:11px 22px;font-size:12.5px;}
.encore-btn--lg{padding:18px 38px;font-size:15px;}
.encore-btn--block{display:flex;width:100%;justify-content:center;}
.encore-btn--gold{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(201,169,97,.35);}
.encore-btn--gold:hover{background:var(--gold-400);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(201,169,97,.45);}
.encore-btn--dark{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--cream);}
.encore-btn--dark:hover{background:var(--navy-700);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.encore-btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--cream);border-color:rgba(245,241,232,.35);}
.encore-btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(245,241,232,.08);border-color:var(--cream);}
.encore-btn--ghost-light{background:transparent;color:var(--navy-800);border-color:rgba(10,22,40,.25);}
.encore-btn--ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(10,22,40,.05);border-color:var(--navy-800);}

.badge{
    display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;
}
.badge--gold{background:rgba(201,169,97,.15);color:var(--gold-600);border:1px solid var(--line-gold);}

.link-underline{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;
    color:var(--navy-800);font-weight:500;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-500);
    padding-bottom:3px;
}
.link-underline:hover{color:var(--gold-600);}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.encore-announce{
    background:var(--navy-900);color:var(--gold-400);overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.2);
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:9px 0;
}
.encore-announce__track{
    display:inline-flex;gap:60px;white-space:nowrap;
    animation:announce 40s linear infinite;padding-left:60px;
}
.encore-announce__track i{color:var(--gold-500);margin-right:10px;font-size:9px;}
.encore-announce em{color:var(--cream);font-style:italic;}
@keyframes announce{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ========================================================================== */
.encore-header{
    position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
    background:rgba(251,250,246,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.encore-header.is-scrolled{background:rgba(251,250,246,.98);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.encore-header__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;padding-block:18px;}

.encore-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--navy-800);}
.encore-brand__mark{color:var(--gold-500);display:inline-flex;}
.encore-brand__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1;}
.encore-brand__text strong{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:20px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.encore-brand__text small{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px;}

.encore-nav__list{display:flex;gap:6px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.encore-nav__list a{
    padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);
    position:relative;display:inline-block;
}
.encore-nav__list a::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:6px;height:1px;
    background:var(--gold-500);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.encore-nav__list a:hover,.encore-nav__list a.is-active{color:var(--navy-800);}
.encore-nav__list a:hover::after,.encore-nav__list a.is-active::after{transform:scaleX(1);}

.encore-nav-toggle{
    display:none;width:44px;height:44px;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:50%;position:relative;
}
.encore-nav-toggle span{
    display:block;width:18px;height:1.5px;background:var(--navy-800);margin:4px auto;
    transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.encore-nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg);}
.encore-nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.encore-nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg);}

.encore-mobile-nav{
    position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:block;pointer-events:none;
    visibility:hidden;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),visibility 0s linear .35s;
}
.encore-mobile-nav.is-open{
    pointer-events:auto;visibility:visible;opacity:1;
    transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),visibility 0s;
}
.encore-mobile-nav__backdrop{
    position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(5,12,24,.55);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.encore-mobile-nav.is-open .encore-mobile-nav__backdrop{opacity:1;}

.encore-mobile-nav__panel{
    position:absolute;top:0;right:0;left:0;
    max-height:100vh;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;
    background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
    box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(10,22,40,.35);
    transform:translateY(-100%);transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.encore-mobile-nav.is-open .encore-mobile-nav__panel{transform:translateY(0);}

.encore-mobile-nav__head{
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
    padding:18px clamp(20px,5vw,32px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--paper);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:2;
}
.encore-mobile-nav__head .encore-brand__text strong{font-size:18px;}
.encore-mobile-nav__head .encore-brand__text small{font-size:9px;}
.encore-mobile-nav__close{
    width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:transparent;color:var(--navy-800);display:grid;place-items:center;
    font-size:18px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s var(--ease);flex-shrink:0;
}
.encore-mobile-nav__close:hover{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--navy-800);transform:rotate(90deg);}

.encore-mobile-nav__body{padding:14px clamp(20px,5vw,32px) 8px;flex:1;}
.encore-mobile-nav__body ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.encore-mobile-nav__body li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.encore-mobile-nav__body li:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.encore-mobile-nav__body a{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
    padding:16px 4px;font-size:16.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--navy-800);
    position:relative;transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.encore-mobile-nav__body a:hover,.encore-mobile-nav__body a:active{color:var(--gold-600);padding-left:12px;}
.encore-mobile-nav__body .mnum{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.25em;
    color:var(--gold-500);font-weight:600;min-width:22px;
}

.encore-mobile-nav__foot{
    padding:20px clamp(20px,5vw,32px) 28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--paper) 0%,var(--cream) 100%);
}
.encore-btn--block{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:16px 24px;font-size:14px;}
.encore-mobile-nav__contact{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-top:16px;
    font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;
}
.encore-mobile-nav__contact a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;}
.encore-mobile-nav__contact a:hover{color:var(--gold-600);}
.encore-mobile-nav__contact i{color:var(--gold-500);font-size:12px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
    position:relative;background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--cream);
    padding-block:clamp(80px,10vw,140px) clamp(80px,10vw,130px);
    overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;}
.hero__grain{
    position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.35;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.78 0 0 0 0 0.66 0 0 0 0 0.38 0 0 0 0.30 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}
.hero__gold-glow{
    position:absolute;width:900px;height:900px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,169,97,.22) 0%,transparent 60%);
    top:-300px;right:-200px;filter:blur(30px);
}
.hero__lines{
    position:absolute;inset:0;
    background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 99%,rgba(201,169,97,.05) 100%);
    background-size:100px 100%;
}
.hero__inner{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:center;}

.hero__left{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.hero__title{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);color:var(--cream);
    font-size:clamp(46px,7.4vw,96px);line-height:.98;font-weight:500;
    margin:0 0 32px;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.hero__title .line{display:block;overflow:hidden;}
.hero__title .line em{font-family:var(--f-accent);color:var(--gold-400);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;}
.hero__title .highlight{color:var(--gold-500);font-style:italic;font-family:var(--f-accent);font-weight:400;}
.hero__title .period{color:var(--gold-500);}

.hero__lede{color:rgba(245,241,232,.75);font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17.5px);max-width:560px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:38px;}
.hero__lede strong{color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;}

.hero__cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-bottom:56px;}

.hero__credibility{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;
    padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25);
}
.credibility-item .num{
    display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);
    color:var(--gold-400);line-height:1;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.credibility-item .lbl{
    display:block;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.22em;
    color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);margin-top:10px;
}

/* Portrait card */
.hero__right{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;justify-content:center;}
.portrait-card{
    position:relative;padding:24px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25);
    transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.portrait-card__frame{
    position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-700);
}
.portrait-card__frame img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    transition:transform .8s var(--ease),opacity .4s;
}
.portrait-card__frame img.img-missing{opacity:0;}
.portrait-card__placeholder{
    position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;color:var(--gold-500);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-700),var(--navy-600));
}
.portrait-card__placeholder .mono{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:88px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.05em;
    color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-500);
}
.portrait-card__placeholder .rule{width:60px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-500);}
.portrait-card__placeholder .role{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;}

.portrait-card__plate{
    padding:20px 6px 6px;text-align:center;
}
.portrait-card__plate strong{
    display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:20px;color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;
}
.portrait-card__plate small{
    display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-400);margin-top:8px;
}
.portrait-card__corner{position:absolute;width:24px;height:24px;border:1px solid var(--gold-500);}
.portrait-card__corner.tl{top:-1px;left:-1px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;}
.portrait-card__corner.tr{top:-1px;right:-1px;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;}
.portrait-card__corner.bl{bottom:-1px;left:-1px;border-right:0;border-top:0;}
.portrait-card__corner.br{bottom:-1px;right:-1px;border-left:0;border-top:0;}

/* Floating book badge */
.book-badge{
    position:absolute;left:-40px;bottom:60px;z-index:3;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
    padding:14px 22px 14px 14px;background:var(--cream);color:var(--navy-800);
    border-radius:2px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
    animation:floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.book-badge__cover{
    width:52px;height:72px;flex-shrink:0;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--navy-700),var(--navy-900));
    color:var(--gold-400);padding:8px 6px;border-radius:1px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
    box-shadow:2px 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15),inset -3px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    font-family:var(--f-serif);text-align:center;
}
.book-badge__title{font-size:8px;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:.05em;font-weight:600;}
.book-badge__author{font-size:6px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;}
.book-badge__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1;}
.book-badge__text em{font-family:var(--f-accent);font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);}
.book-badge__text strong{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:20px;font-weight:700;}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-14px);}}

.hero__scroll{
    position:absolute;bottom:28px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:22px;height:36px;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.5);border-radius:22px;
    display:flex;justify-content:center;padding-top:8px;
}
.hero__scroll span{
    width:2px;height:8px;background:var(--gold-400);border-radius:2px;
    animation:scrollDot 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;}100%{transform:translateY(14px);opacity:0;}}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRO / MANIFESTO
   ========================================================================== */
.intro{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--pad-section);}
.intro__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,100px);align-items:flex-start;}
.intro__side{position:sticky;top:130px;}
.side-title{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:clamp(38px,4.4vw,54px);line-height:1.05;color:var(--navy-800);}
.side-title em{color:var(--gold-500);font-family:var(--f-accent);font-weight:400;}

.intro__body{font-size:17px;line-height:1.85;color:var(--ink-2);}
.intro__body p{margin-bottom:22px;}
.intro__body strong{color:var(--navy-800);font-weight:600;}
.dropcap::first-letter{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:76px;line-height:.9;font-weight:700;
    color:var(--gold-500);float:left;padding:8px 14px 0 0;
}

.pull-quote{
    position:relative;margin:36px 0;padding:24px 34px;
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(19px,1.6vw,23px);
    line-height:1.55;color:var(--navy-700);
    border-left:2px solid var(--gold-500);background:rgba(201,169,97,.05);
}
.pull-quote .quote-mark{
    position:absolute;top:-30px;left:14px;font-family:var(--f-serif);
    font-size:100px;color:var(--gold-500);opacity:.3;line-height:1;
}
.quote-sign{
    display:block;margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--f-sans);font-style:normal;
    font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
}
.sign-fallback{font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:32px;color:var(--navy-800);}
.intro__sign img{height:60px;width:auto;margin-top:8px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.services{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
    color:var(--cream);padding-block:var(--pad-section);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.services::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(201,169,97,.10), transparent 40%),
               radial-gradient(circle at 85% 60%, rgba(201,169,97,.08), transparent 40%);
}
.services .container{position:relative;}

.services__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px;}
.service-card{
    position:relative;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.service-card--feature{grid-row:span 1;}

.service-card__media{
    aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--navy-600);overflow:hidden;position:relative;
}
.service-card__media::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(10,22,40,.35));
}
.service-card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);position:relative;z-index:1;}
.service-card:hover .service-card__media img{transform:scale(1.06);}

/* Fallback shown only when image fails to load */
.service-card__media .media-fallback{
    position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
    display:grid;place-items:center;gap:14px;align-content:center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(201,169,97,.28), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy-600) 0%,var(--navy-800) 100%);
    color:var(--gold-400);text-align:center;
}
.service-card__media .media-fallback i{font-size:44px;opacity:.85;}
.service-card__media .media-fallback span{
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:16px;
    letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.9;
}
.service-card__media:not(.media-failed) .media-fallback{display:none;}
.service-card__media.media-failed img{display:none;}

.service-card__body{padding:34px 30px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;flex:1;}
.service-card__num{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:14px;color:var(--gold-500);letter-spacing:.3em;font-weight:600;
}
.service-card h3{font-size:26px;margin-top:2px;color:var(--navy-800);}
.service-card__kicker{
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:16px;color:var(--gold-600);
    margin:0;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.service-card__body > p:not(.service-card__kicker){color:var(--ink-2);font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;}
.service-card__list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:8px 0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.service-card__list li{
    position:relative;padding-left:24px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.service-card__list li::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:10px;width:12px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-500);
}
.service-card__link{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    color:var(--navy-800);font-weight:500;font-size:13px;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.15em;
}
.service-card__link i{color:var(--gold-500);transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.service-card__link:hover i{transform:translateX(6px);}

/* Philosophy */
.philosophy{
    margin-top:80px;padding:48px 40px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.22);
}
.philosophy__title{
    text-align:center;font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;
    color:var(--gold-400);font-size:24px;margin-bottom:32px;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.philosophy__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:36px;text-align:center;}
.philosophy__item i{font-size:26px;color:var(--gold-500);margin-bottom:14px;}
.philosophy__item strong{
    display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:8px;
}
.philosophy__item span{color:rgba(245,241,232,.65);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUDIOLOGY
   ========================================================================== */
.audiology{position:relative;padding-block:var(--pad-section);background:var(--cream);overflow:hidden;}
.audiology__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.10;}
.audiology__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(30%);}
.audiology__bg::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(245,241,232,.85) 0%,rgba(245,241,232,.95) 100%);
}
.audiology__inner{position:relative;}
.audiology__text{max-width:1200px;margin-inline:auto;}
.audiology h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4.4vw,54px);margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--navy-800);}
.audiology__lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:640px;margin-bottom:44px;}
.audiology__grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:24px;
    align-items:stretch;
}
.aud-item{
    padding:28px 26px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
    position:relative;transition:all .35s var(--ease);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
    min-height:220px;width:100%;
    box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,.04);
}
.aud-item::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:3px;height:0;background:var(--gold-500);
    transition:height .4s var(--ease);
}
.aud-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--gold-500);}
.aud-item:hover::before{height:100%;}
.aud-item__num{
    display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.3em;
    color:var(--gold-600);margin-bottom:10px;
}
.aud-item strong{display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:19px;color:var(--navy-800);margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;}
.aud-item p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.65;}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOKS
   ========================================================================== */
.books{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--pad-section);}

.featured-book{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:center;
    padding:clamp(30px,4vw,60px);background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--cream);
    margin-bottom:60px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.featured-book::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:60%;height:100%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at right center, rgba(201,169,97,.15), transparent 60%);
}
.featured-book > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}

.featured-book__cover{
    position:relative;aspect-ratio:3/4;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    perspective:1200px;
}
.featured-book__cover img{
    position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    transition:opacity .3s;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.featured-book__cover img.img-missing{opacity:0;}
.css-book{
    position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:36px 22px;color:var(--gold-400);
    background:linear-gradient(155deg,#0e1e38 0%,#0A1628 55%,#050c18 100%);
    border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.4);
    transform:rotateY(-14deg);transform-style:preserve-3d;
    box-shadow:
        12px 0 0 -6px rgba(201,169,97,.15),
        24px 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
        inset -6px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.css-book:hover{transform:rotateY(-6deg) translateY(-6px);}
.css-book__top{font-family:var(--f-accent);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;}
.css-book__title{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:600;color:var(--cream);}
.css-book__title em{color:var(--gold-500);font-style:italic;font-family:var(--f-accent);font-weight:400;}
.css-book__rule{width:60px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-500);opacity:.7;}
.css-book__sub{font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.15em;opacity:.75;}

.featured-book__text h3{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);color:var(--cream);margin:14px 0 22px;line-height:1.15;}
.featured-book__text p{color:rgba(245,241,232,.75);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;max-width:520px;}
.featured-book__meta{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,auto);gap:26px;
    padding-block:22px;margin:22px 0;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25);
}
.featured-book__meta span{display:block;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-500);margin-bottom:6px;}
.featured-book__meta strong{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:16px;color:var(--cream);font-weight:500;}

.books__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:28px;}
.book-tile{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;}
.book-tile__cover{
    aspect-ratio:3/4;padding:26px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
    text-align:center;color:var(--gold-400);border:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
    font-family:var(--f-serif);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.book-tile__cover span{font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;color:var(--cream);}
.book-tile__cover em{color:var(--gold-400);font-style:italic;font-family:var(--f-accent);font-weight:400;}
.book-tile__cover small{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;}
.book-tile:hover .book-tile__cover{transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.book-tile__cover--navy{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-600),var(--navy-800));}
.book-tile__cover--cream{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--cream),var(--cream-2));color:var(--navy-800);}
.book-tile__cover--cream span{color:var(--navy-800);}
.book-tile__cover--cream em{color:var(--gold-600);}
.book-tile__cover--gold{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#c9a961,#a8924f);color:var(--navy-900);}
.book-tile__cover--gold span{color:var(--navy-900);}
.book-tile__cover--gold em{color:var(--navy-800);}
.book-tile__cover--slate{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#3a4b63,#1c2c46);}

.book-tile__info h4{font-size:17px;color:var(--navy-800);margin-bottom:6px;}
.book-tile__info p{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0;}
.books__gallery-link{text-align:center;margin-top:48px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.about{background:var(--cream);padding-block:var(--pad-section);}
.about__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);align-items:flex-start;}
.about__portrait{position:relative;}
.about__portrait img{
    width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:opacity .3s;
}
.about__portrait img.img-missing{opacity:0;}
.about__portrait-fallback{
    position:absolute;inset:0;aspect-ratio:4/5;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-700),var(--navy-900));
    color:transparent;font-family:var(--f-serif);
    z-index:-1;
}
.about__portrait-fallback span{font-size:120px;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-500);}
.about__portrait::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;right:-20px;bottom:-20px;width:70%;height:70%;
    border:1px solid var(--gold-500);z-index:-1;
}
.about__caption{
    display:block;margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-gold);
    text-align:center;
}
.about__caption em{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:24px;color:var(--navy-800);display:block;}
.about__caption small{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;}

.about__content h2{font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,46px);margin-bottom:26px;}
.about__content p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:16px;line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:18px;}
.about__content strong{color:var(--navy-800);}
.about__content .encore-btn{margin-top:14px;}

.timeline{
    list-style:none;padding:0;margin:44px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line-gold);padding-top:26px;
}
.timeline li{position:relative;padding-left:16px;}
.timeline li::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:6px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-500);
}
.timeline li span{display:block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:700;line-height:1;margin-bottom:6px;}
.timeline li strong{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy-800);font-weight:500;}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORIES MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.categories{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--cream);padding-block:var(--pad-section);}
.categories .section-head h2{color:var(--cream);}
.categories .section-head .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-500);}
.marquee{padding-block:24px;border-block:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.2);overflow:hidden;}
.marquee__row{padding-block:14px;white-space:nowrap;}
.marquee__track{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,26px);font-weight:500;
    color:var(--cream);letter-spacing:-.01em;
    animation:marquee 55s linear infinite;will-change:transform;
}
.marquee__row--b .marquee__track{animation-duration:70s;animation-direction:reverse;color:var(--gold-400);}
.marquee__track .dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold-500);border-radius:50%;display:inline-block;}
@keyframes marquee{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.categories__foot{padding-top:32px;}
.categories .small-muted{color:rgba(245,241,232,.6);}
.categories .small-muted strong{color:var(--gold-400);}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.insights{background:var(--paper);padding-block:var(--pad-section);}
.insights__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:26px;}
.post-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;transition:all .4s var(--ease);}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--gold-500);}
.post-card__media{
    aspect-ratio:16/11;background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy-700),var(--navy-800));
    position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;
}
.post-card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(30%);transition:all .5s var(--ease);position:relative;z-index:1;}
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img{filter:grayscale(0);transform:scale(1.06);}
.post-card__media .media-fallback{
    position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
    display:grid;place-items:center;gap:10px;align-content:center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(201,169,97,.25), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy-600) 0%,var(--navy-800) 100%);
    color:var(--gold-400);text-align:center;
}
.post-card__media .media-fallback i{font-size:34px;opacity:.85;}
.post-card__media .media-fallback span{
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.9;
}
.post-card__media:not(.media-failed) .media-fallback{display:none;}
.post-card__media.media-failed img{display:none;}
.post-card__tag{
    position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;padding:6px 12px;background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);
    font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;z-index:1;
}
.post-card__body{padding:22px;}
.post-card__body time{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);}
.post-card__body h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.3;margin:10px 0 12px;color:var(--navy-800);}
.post-card__body h3 a:hover{color:var(--gold-600);}
.post-card__body p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:14px;}
.read-more{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:600;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.insights__foot{text-align:center;margin-top:48px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLES PUBLISHED
   ========================================================================== */
.articles{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-700));color:var(--cream);
    padding-block:var(--pad-section);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.articles::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse at left center, rgba(201,169,97,.15), transparent 55%);
}
.articles__inner{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,80px);
    align-items:center;position:relative;
}
.articles h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,50px);color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:18px;}
.articles .lede{color:rgba(245,241,232,.75);font-size:17px;margin-bottom:28px;line-height:1.7;}
.articles .lede strong{color:var(--gold-400);}
.articles .encore-btn--ghost-light{color:var(--cream);border-color:rgba(201,169,97,.5);}
.articles .encore-btn--ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(201,169,97,.1);border-color:var(--gold-500);}

.venues{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
.venues span{
    padding:10px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.35);color:rgba(245,241,232,.85);
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.05em;
    transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.venues span:hover{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);border-color:var(--gold-500);}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.encore-footer{
    background:var(--navy-900);color:var(--cream);padding-block:0 0;position:relative;
}
.encore-cta-strip{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:center;
    padding:60px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.2);
    margin-bottom:60px;
}
.encore-cta-strip h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,36px);color:var(--cream);max-width:640px;line-height:1.25;}
.encore-cta-strip h2 em{color:var(--gold-400);font-style:italic;}
.encore-cta-strip .eyebrow{margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--gold-500);}

.encore-footer__grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:50px;padding-bottom:60px;
}
.encore-brand--footer{color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:20px;}
.encore-brand--footer .encore-brand__text strong{color:var(--cream);}
.encore-brand--footer .encore-brand__text small{color:var(--gold-500);}
.encore-footer__tag{font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:20px;color:var(--gold-400);margin-bottom:14px;}
.encore-footer__tag span{color:var(--cream);}
.encore-footer__blurb{color:rgba(245,241,232,.6);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;max-width:360px;}
.encore-footer__social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;}
.encore-footer__social a{
    width:38px;height:38px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.35);
    color:var(--gold-400);transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.encore-footer__social a:hover{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);border-color:var(--gold-500);transform:translateY(-3px);}

.encore-footer__title{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--gold-400);margin-bottom:22px;
    padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.2);font-weight:500;
}
.encore-footer__links{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.encore-footer__links a{color:rgba(245,241,232,.75);font-size:14.5px;transition:color .3s,padding-left .3s var(--ease);}
.encore-footer__links a:hover{color:var(--gold-400);padding-left:6px;}
.encore-footer__col--contact address p{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(245,241,232,.72);line-height:1.6;}
.encore-footer__col--contact address i{color:var(--gold-500);margin-top:4px;flex-shrink:0;width:16px;text-align:center;}
.encore-footer__col--contact a:hover{color:var(--gold-400);}

.encore-footer__bottom{
    display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;
    padding-block:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.15);
    font-size:13px;color:rgba(245,241,232,.5);
}
.encore-footer__legal{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;gap:22px;}
.encore-footer__legal a:hover{color:var(--gold-400);}

/* Back to top */
.encore-top-btn{
    position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:99;
    width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:none;
    background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);pointer-events:none;
    transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.encore-top-btn.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:auto;}
.encore-top-btn:hover{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--gold-400);}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOK TILES · PREMIUM CAROUSEL (crisp, no blur)
   ========================================================================== */
.books__carousel{
    position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
    max-width:1600px;margin-inline:auto;
    padding-inline:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);
}
.books__viewport{overflow:hidden;flex:1;padding-block:24px 12px;}
.books__track{
    display:flex;gap:28px;
    transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
    will-change:transform;
    backface-visibility:hidden;
}
.book-tile{
    flex:0 0 calc((100% - 56px) / 3);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.book-tile__cover{
    position:relative;aspect-ratio:2/3;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fafaf7,#efece1);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:16px;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,22,40,.10);
    transition:all .45s var(--ease);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.book-tile__cover::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 65%,rgba(10,22,40,.25) 100%);
    z-index:2;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);pointer-events:none;
}
.book-tile:hover .book-tile__cover::before{opacity:1;}
.book-tile:hover .book-tile__cover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(10,22,40,.22);
    border-color:var(--gold-500);
}
.book-tile__cover img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:center;
    display:block;
    image-rendering:-webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering:crisp-edges;
    transform:translateZ(0);
    filter:drop-shadow(6px 12px 20px rgba(10,22,40,.28));
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease),filter .5s var(--ease);
}
.book-tile:hover .book-tile__cover img{
    transform:scale(1.03);
    filter:drop-shadow(8px 16px 28px rgba(10,22,40,.35));
}
.book-tile__year{
    display:inline-block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-600);
    margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:600;
}
.book-tile__info h4{margin-bottom:8px;font-size:18px;}
.book-tile__info p{margin-bottom:0;font-size:13.5px;}

.books__nav{
    width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
    border:1px solid var(--line-gold);background:var(--paper);color:var(--navy-800);
    display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s var(--ease);font-size:14px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.books__nav:hover{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);border-color:var(--gold-500);transform:scale(1.06);}
.books__nav:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none;}

.books__dots{
    position:absolute;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);bottom:-14px;
    display:flex;gap:10px;
}
.books__dots button{
    width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:none;padding:0;
    background:rgba(10,22,40,.2);cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.books__dots button.is-active{background:var(--gold-500);width:28px;border-radius:999px;}

/* Featured book — real cover image */
.featured-book__cover img{
    width:100%;max-width:360px;margin-inline:auto;display:block;
    image-rendering:-webkit-optimize-contrast;
    box-shadow:
        14px 0 0 -6px rgba(201,169,97,.15),
        30px 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    transform:rotateY(-10deg);transform-style:preserve-3d;
    transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.featured-book__cover:hover img{transform:rotateY(-4deg) translateY(-6px);}
.will-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);}
.will-reveal.is-revealed{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .will-reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none;}
    .marquee__track,.encore-announce__track,.book-badge,.hero__scroll span{animation:none !important;}
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* HERO BANNER · SLIDESHOW (overrides the earlier hero styles) */
/* ========================================================================== */
.hero--banner{padding-block:clamp(120px,14vw,180px) clamp(90px,10vw,130px);min-height:min(92vh,860px);display:flex;align-items:center;}
.hero__slides{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;}
/* ---------- Hero slideshow — switch Unsplash to picsum for reliability ---------- */
.hero__slide{
    position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
    opacity:0;transform:scale(1.08);
    transition:opacity 1.4s var(--ease),transform 8s linear;
    background-color:var(--navy-800);
}
.hero__slide.is-active{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);z-index:1;}
.hero__vignette{
    position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,12,24,.94) 0%,rgba(5,12,24,.82) 45%,rgba(5,12,24,.55) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,22,40,.55) 0%,rgba(10,22,40,.35) 50%,rgba(5,12,24,.9) 100%);
}
.hero__slides .hero__grain{z-index:3;opacity:.22;}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:5;}

/* Hero featured-book card */
.hero-book-card{
    position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:26px;
    padding:26px;background:rgba(251,250,246,.96);color:var(--navy-800);
    box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 0 0 1px rgba(201,169,97,.35);
    max-width:520px;margin-left:auto;
    transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.hero-book-card__cover{
    width:170px;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;
    box-shadow:8px 8px 0 -4px rgba(201,169,97,.35),14px 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.hero-book-card__cover img{width:100%;display:block;}
.hero-book-card__info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;justify-content:center;}
.hero-book-card__info h3{font-size:22px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--navy-800);margin:2px 0 4px;}
.hero-book-card__info h3 em{color:var(--gold-600);font-family:var(--f-accent);font-weight:400;}
.hero-book-card__info p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 8px;}
.hero-book-card__corner{position:absolute;width:22px;height:22px;border:1px solid var(--gold-500);}
.hero-book-card__corner.tl{top:-8px;left:-8px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;}
.hero-book-card__corner.tr{top:-8px;right:-8px;border-left:0;border-bottom:0;}
.hero-book-card__corner.bl{bottom:-8px;left:-8px;border-right:0;border-top:0;}
.hero-book-card__corner.br{bottom:-8px;right:-8px;border-left:0;border-top:0;}

/* Hero slide controls */
.hero__controls{
    position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:26px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:6;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
    padding:8px 14px;background:rgba(5,12,24,.55);border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.28);
    border-radius:999px;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.hero__arrow{
    width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.4);
    background:transparent;color:var(--gold-400);display:grid;place-items:center;
    transition:all .3s var(--ease);cursor:pointer;font-size:12px;
}
.hero__arrow:hover{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);border-color:var(--gold-500);}
.hero__dots{display:flex;gap:8px;}
.hero__dot{
    width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;border:none;padding:0;
    background:rgba(245,241,232,.35);cursor:pointer;transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.hero__dot.is-active{background:var(--gold-500);width:26px;border-radius:999px;}
.hero__scroll{bottom:80px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO · PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero__gold-glow{
    position:absolute;width:900px;height:900px;border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,169,97,.22) 0%,transparent 60%);
    top:-300px;right:-200px;filter:blur(30px);pointer-events:none;z-index:2;
}

/* Vertical side rail */
.hero__rail{
    position:absolute;left:32px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
    transform-origin:center;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;z-index:6;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__rail-line{width:60px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-500),transparent);}
.hero__rail-text{
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.5em;
    color:rgba(201,169,97,.75);text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;
}

/* Animated gold underline under "Benefit" */
.underline-sweep{position:relative;display:inline-block;}
.underline-sweep::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:.08em;height:.08em;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-300),var(--gold-500));
    transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0);
    animation:sweepIn 1.4s var(--ease) .6s forwards;
}
@keyframes sweepIn{to{transform:scaleX(1);}}

/* Hero book card — shine sweep */
.hero-book-card{overflow:hidden;}
.hero-book-card__shine{
    position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:40%;height:100%;z-index:5;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%,transparent 100%);
    transform:skewX(-20deg);animation:shineSweep 6s var(--ease) 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes shineSweep{
    0%{left:-60%;}
    15%{left:130%;}
    100%{left:130%;}
}

/* Hero HUD — counter, caption, progress */
.hero__hud{
    position:absolute;right:clamp(20px,4vw,48px);top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
    z-index:6;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:14px;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__counter{
    display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px;
    font-family:var(--f-serif);color:var(--cream);line-height:1;
}
.hero__counter-cur{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,68px);font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-400);letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.hero__counter-sep{font-size:22px;color:rgba(245,241,232,.4);margin:0 4px;}
.hero__counter-total{font-size:22px;color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);letter-spacing:.02em;}
.hero__caption{
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(14px,1.3vw,17px);
    letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-400);
    max-width:260px;text-align:right;line-height:1.4;
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.hero__caption.is-swapping{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);}
.hero__progress{
    width:120px;height:2px;background:rgba(245,241,232,.18);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__progress-bar{
    display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-300));
    transition:width .2s linear;
}

/* Enhanced scroll indicator with mouse + text */
.hero__scroll{
    position:absolute;bottom:28px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    z-index:6;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;
    width:auto;height:auto;padding:0;border:none;background:transparent;
}
.hero__scroll .mouse{
    width:22px;height:36px;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.55);border-radius:22px;
    display:flex;justify-content:center;padding-top:8px;background:rgba(5,12,24,.25);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.hero__scroll .wheel{
    width:2px;height:8px;background:var(--gold-400);border-radius:2px;
    animation:scrollDot 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.hero__scroll-text{
    font-family:var(--f-accent);font-style:italic;font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(245,241,232,.6);
}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;}100%{transform:translateY(14px);opacity:0;}}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAREER BADGES CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.badges{background:var(--cream);padding-block:var(--pad-section);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.badges::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(201,169,97,.05) 50%,transparent 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
}
.badges__stage{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:1400px;margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:clamp(20px,4vw,36px);}
.badges__viewport{overflow:hidden;flex:1;padding-block:20px;}
.badges__track{
    display:flex;gap:24px;
    transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
    will-change:transform;
}
.badge-item{
    flex:0 0 calc((100% - 72px) / 4);
    background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:26px 20px 22px;text-align:center;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;
    transition:all .4s var(--ease);position:relative;
    min-height:230px;justify-content:center;
}
.badge-item::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:20%;right:20%;bottom:0;height:2px;
    background:var(--gold-500);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:center;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.badge-item:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--gold-500);}
.badge-item:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
.badge-item img{
    max-height:88px;width:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;
    filter:grayscale(60%) contrast(1.05);opacity:.85;
    transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.badge-item:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1;transform:scale(1.05);}
.badge-item__label{
    font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800);
    letter-spacing:.02em;margin-top:6px;
}
.badge-item__meta{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.05em;line-height:1.5;}
.badge-item--current{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-900));border-color:var(--gold-500);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.badge-item--current .badge-item__label{color:var(--gold-400);}
.badge-item--current .badge-item__meta{color:rgba(245,241,232,.7);}
.badge-item--current img{filter:grayscale(0) brightness(1.05);opacity:1;}
.badge-item--current::after{background:var(--gold-500);transform:scaleX(1);}

.badges__nav{
    width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
    border:1px solid var(--line-gold);background:var(--paper);color:var(--navy-800);
    display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s var(--ease);
    font-size:14px;
}
.badges__nav:hover{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--navy-900);border-color:var(--gold-500);transform:scale(1.06);}
.badges__nav:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:not-allowed;}

.badges__foot{margin-top:36px;}
.badges__dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;}
.badges__dots button{
    width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:none;padding:0;
    background:rgba(10,22,40,.2);cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.badges__dots button.is-active{background:var(--gold-500);width:28px;border-radius:999px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOK TILES · REAL COVER IMAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.books__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px;}
.book-tile__cover--img{
    aspect-ratio:3/4;padding:0;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);
    overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:block;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.book-tile__cover--img::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(10,22,40,.35) 100%);
    z-index:1;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.book-tile:hover .book-tile__cover--img::before{opacity:1;}
.book-tile__cover--img img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
    transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.book-tile:hover .book-tile__cover--img img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.book-tile__year{
    display:inline-block;font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-600);
    margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:600;
}
.book-tile__info h4{margin-bottom:8px;}
.book-tile__info p{margin-bottom:0;}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Large desktop tweaks ---------- */
@media (min-width:1400px){
    .hero__title{font-size:96px;}
}

/* ---------- Laptop / small desktop ---------- */
@media (max-width:1280px){
    .hero__rail{display:none;}
    .hero__hud{right:24px;}
    .hero__counter-cur{font-size:48px;}
}

/* ---------- Tablet landscape ---------- */
@media (max-width:1100px){
    :root{--container:1140px;--pad-section:clamp(70px,8vw,110px);}
    .services__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .services__grid .service-card:last-child{grid-column:span 2;max-width:600px;justify-self:center;}
    .books__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .book-tile{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 28px) / 2);}
    .insights__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .audiology__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .encore-nav__list a{padding:10px 10px;font-size:13px;}
    .badge-item{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);}
    .hero-book-card{grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:22px;}
    .hero--banner{min-height:min(88vh,780px);}
    .hero__title{font-size:clamp(44px,6.6vw,76px);}
    .hero__hud{top:auto;bottom:120px;right:24px;transform:none;}
    .hero__counter-cur{font-size:42px;}
    .hero__caption{font-size:12px;max-width:200px;}
    .hero__progress{width:100px;}
    .articles__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}
}

/* ---------- Tablet portrait / small tablet ---------- */
@media (max-width:960px){
    .hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:56px;text-align:center;}
    .hero__left{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}
    .hero__lede{margin-inline:auto;}
    .hero__cta{justify-content:center;}
    .hero__credibility{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:520px;margin-inline:auto;}
    .hero__right{margin-top:8px;}
    .hero-book-card{margin-inline:auto;max-width:520px;}
    .hero__hud{display:none;}
    .hero__rail{display:none;}
    .hero--banner{padding-block:clamp(100px,12vw,140px) clamp(90px,10vw,120px);min-height:auto;}
    .book-badge{left:auto;right:0;bottom:auto;top:-30px;}
    .intro__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .intro__side{position:relative;top:0;}
    .featured-book{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .featured-book__cover img{max-width:280px;}
    .about__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .timeline{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .encore-cta-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;}
    .encore-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;}
    .badge-item{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);}
    .book-tile{flex:0 0 100%;}
    .books__carousel{gap:10px;padding-inline:16px;}
    .books__nav{width:40px;height:40px;}
    .encore-announce__track{font-size:12px;}
}

/* ---------- Mobile nav trigger ---------- */
@media (max-width:880px){
    .encore-nav,.encore-header__cta{display:none;}
    .encore-nav-toggle{display:block;}
    .encore-header__inner{padding-block:14px;}
}

/* ---------- Large phones / small tablets ---------- */
@media (max-width:768px){
    :root{--pad-section:clamp(60px,10vw,90px);}
    .container{padding-inline:22px;}
    .section-head{margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,54px);}
    .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,6.4vw,42px);}
    .section-head p{font-size:15.5px;}
    .section-num{font-size:clamp(42px,9vw,64px);}
    .services__grid{gap:22px;}
    .service-card__media{aspect-ratio:16/11;}
    .service-card__body{padding:22px 22px 26px;}
    .audiology__grid{gap:18px;}
    .aud-item{padding:22px 20px;min-height:200px;}
    .aud-item strong{font-size:17px;}
    .aud-item p{font-size:14px;}
    .insights__grid{gap:22px;}
    .post-card__body{padding:20px 20px 24px;}
    .post-card__body h3{font-size:17px;}
    .featured-book{gap:32px;}
    .featured-book__info h3{font-size:clamp(24px,5vw,32px);}
    .about__grid{gap:36px;}
    .about__portrait{max-width:360px;margin-inline:auto;}
    .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;}
    .encore-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
    .encore-footer__brand{max-width:100%;}
    .encore-cta-strip{padding:36px 24px;gap:22px;}
    .encore-cta-strip h3{font-size:clamp(22px,4.6vw,30px);}
    .encore-announce{font-size:11.5px;padding-block:9px;}
    .badges__stage{gap:10px;padding-inline:16px;}
    .badges__nav{width:38px;height:38px;font-size:12px;}
    .badge-item{padding:22px 16px 18px;min-height:210px;}
    .badge-item img{max-height:72px;}
    .badge-item__label{font-size:14px;}
    .badge-item__meta{font-size:11px;}
    .books__carousel{gap:8px;}
    .books__nav{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:12px;}
    .book-tile{padding:16px 14px 18px;}
    .book-tile__cover{min-height:260px;}
    .book-tile__info h4{font-size:15px;}
    .book-tile__info p{font-size:13px;}
}

/* ---------- Mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
    .services__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .services__grid .service-card:last-child{grid-column:auto;max-width:none;}
    .philosophy__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;}
    .audiology__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .books__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .insights__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .encore-footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .encore-footer__bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:10px;}
    .encore-announce__track{gap:32px;font-size:10.5px;}
    .hero__cta{flex-direction:column;width:100%;max-width:340px;}
    .hero__cta .encore-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
    .hero__title{font-size:clamp(38px,9.5vw,58px);line-height:1.02;}
    .hero__lede{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;}
    .hero__credibility{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;padding-top:22px;}
    .credibility-item .num{font-size:26px;}
    .credibility-item .lbl{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;}
    .book-badge{position:relative;top:auto;right:auto;left:auto;margin-top:24px;justify-self:center;}
    .hero--banner{padding-block:90px 110px;}
    .hero-book-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:18px;gap:16px;max-width:420px;}
    .hero-book-card__cover{width:100%;max-width:200px;margin-inline:auto;}
    .hero-book-card__info h3{font-size:19px;}
    .hero__controls{gap:10px;padding:6px 10px;bottom:70px;}
    .hero__arrow{width:30px;height:30px;font-size:11px;}
    .hero__dot{width:6px;height:6px;}
    .hero__dot.is-active{width:18px;}
    .hero__scroll{bottom:22px;}
    .hero__scroll-text{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.28em;}
    .badge-item{flex:0 0 100%;min-height:200px;}
    .badges__nav{display:none;}
    .badges__stage{padding-inline:14px;}
    .books__nav{display:none;}
    .book-tile__cover{padding:12px;}
    .books__dots{bottom:-6px;}
    .encore-btn--lg{padding:15px 28px;font-size:13.5px;}
    .pull-quote{padding:20px 22px;font-size:18px;}
    .dropcap::first-letter{font-size:60px;padding:6px 10px 0 0;}
}

/* ---------- Very small phones ---------- */
@media (max-width:420px){
    .container{padding-inline:18px;}
    .hero__title{font-size:34px;}
    .hero__credibility{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .section-head h2{font-size:26px;}
    .eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;}
    .encore-btn{padding:13px 24px;font-size:13px;}
    .encore-btn--lg{padding:14px 26px;font-size:13.5px;}
    .encore-btn--block{padding:14px 18px;font-size:13px;}
    .encore-btn--sm{padding:10px 18px;font-size:12px;}
    .encore-mobile-nav__body a{font-size:15.5px;padding:14px 4px;}
    .encore-mobile-nav__head{padding:14px 18px;}
    .encore-mobile-nav__foot{padding:18px;}
}

/* ---------- Landscape phone (short viewport) ---------- */
@media (max-height:640px) and (orientation:landscape){
    .hero--banner{min-height:auto;padding-block:80px 90px;}
    .hero__scroll{display:none;}
    .hero__controls{bottom:14px;}
}

/* ---------- Print ---------- */
@media print{
    .encore-header,.encore-footer,.hero__controls,.hero__hud,.hero__scroll,.back-to-top,.encore-announce{display:none !important;}
    body{background:#fff;color:#000;}
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.01ms !important;}
    .hero__slide{transition:opacity .3s linear !important;transform:none !important;}
    .underline-sweep::after{animation:none;transform:scaleX(1);}
    .hero-book-card__shine{display:none;}
}