/* ==========================================================================
   The Growth Review — shared stylesheet
   Brand: cream #F7F4EF · ink #1F1F1F · gold #B08D57
   Type:  Newsreader (display serif) · Karla (body / utility)
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --cream:      #F7F4EF;
  --paper:      #FFFDFA;
  --ink:        #1F1F1F;
  --ink-70:     #4A4845;
  --ink-55:     #6B6862;
  --gold:       #B08D57;
  --gold-deep:  #8E6F3F;
  --rule:       #E4DED4;
  --rule-soft:  #EDE8E0;

  --serif: "Newsreader", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Karla", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --measure: 34rem;
  --page: 82rem;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);

  --step-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 6.4vw, 4.5rem);
  --step-h2:   clamp(1.9rem, 3.9vw, 3rem);
  --step-h3:   clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem);
  --step-h4:   clamp(1.12rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  --step-lead: clamp(1.1rem, 1.45vw, 1.3rem);
  --step-body: 1.05rem;

  --sp-section: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.25rem);
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ html{ scroll-behavior:auto; } }

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:var(--step-body);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}

img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-0.012em;
  margin:0;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:2px;
}

.skip{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);
  padding:.75rem 1.25rem; z-index:200; font-size:.9rem;
}
.skip:focus{ left:0; }

/* ---------- layout primitives ---------- */
.wrap{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--page);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:var(--gutter);
}
.section{ padding-block:var(--sp-section); }
[id]{ scroll-margin-top:6.5rem; }
.section--tight{ padding-block:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
  margin:0 0 .9rem;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.9rem;
  line-height:1;
}
.eyebrow::after{
  content:"";
  flex:1 1 auto;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  max-width:8rem;
}

/* Two-column editorial grid: sticky label left, copy right */
.split{
  display:grid;
  gap:clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
}
@media (min-width:60rem){
  .split{ grid-template-columns:15rem minmax(0,1fr); }
  .split__aside{ position:sticky; top:7rem; align-self:start; }
}
.split__aside .eyebrow::after{ display:none; }
.split__aside h2{ font-size:var(--step-h3); }

/* Cascading short-line paragraphs — matches the rhythm of the copy */
.cascade p{
  margin:0 0 .45em;
  max-width:var(--measure);
  color:var(--ink-70);
}
.cascade p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.cascade p.is-emphasis{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:var(--step-lead);
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-block:.95rem;
}

.lead{
  font-size:var(--step-lead);
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  max-width:38rem;
}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--cream) 88%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-soft);
}
.site-header__inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:1.5rem;
  min-height:5.25rem;
}
.brand{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.85rem; text-decoration:none; }
.brand img{ height:56px; width:56px; }
.brand__name{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.06rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1.15;
}
.brand__name span{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.6rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-top:.22rem;
}
@media (max-width:26rem){ .brand__name{ display:none; } }

.nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(1rem,2.4vw,2.1rem); }
.nav__links a{
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:.94rem;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  padding-block:.4rem;
  position:relative;
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--ink); }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  height:1px; background:var(--gold);
}
.nav__links{ display:flex; gap:clamp(1rem,2.4vw,2.1rem); }
@media (max-width:52rem){ .nav__links{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.9rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  text-decoration:none;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .22s ease, color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
}
.btn--primary{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); }
.btn--primary:hover{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
.btn--ghost{ border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); background:transparent; }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); }
.btn--light{ background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink); }
.btn--light:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(1px); }
.btn__arrow{ transition:transform .22s ease; }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow{ transform:translateX(3px); }
@media (max-width:52rem){ .btn--nav{ display:none; } }

.textlink{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-deep); text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-bottom:.35rem;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, gap .2s ease;
}
.textlink:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); gap:.75rem; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-block:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,4rem) clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem); }
.hero__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:2.5rem; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:2; }
@media (min-width:62rem){ .hero__grid{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(0,.85fr); gap:4rem; } }

.hero h1{
  font-size:var(--step-hero);
  line-height:1.04;
  letter-spacing:-0.022em;
  max-width:16ch;
}
.hero h1 em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
}
.hero__sub{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.1vw,1.7rem);
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--ink-70);
  margin:1rem 0 0;
  line-height:1.3;
}
.hero__body{
  margin:1.2rem 0 1.7rem;
  max-width:33rem;
  color:var(--ink-70);
}
.hero__actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.9rem 1.4rem; align-items:center; }

/* the signature: the ledger that recedes behind the words */
.ledger{
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  font-size:clamp(.78rem,1.05vw,.92rem);
  line-height:2.15;
  color:var(--ink);
  user-select:none;
  -webkit-user-select:none;
}
.ledger__row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:2rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-block:.1rem;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.ledger__row span:last-child{ font-weight:600; }
.hero__ledger{
  position:relative;
  opacity:.26;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #000 22%, #000 62%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #000 22%, #000 62%, transparent);
}
.hero__grid > div:first-child{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hero__col{ position:relative; }
@media (max-width:62rem){
  .hero__grid{ gap:0; }
  .hero__col{ position:static; }
  .hero__ledger{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
    opacity:.07;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
    pointer-events:none;
    -webkit-mask-image:none; mask-image:none;
  }
}

/* page hero for interior pages */
.page-hero{ padding-block:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.5rem) clamp(1.2rem,2.5vw,2rem); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.7rem); max-width:18ch; }
.page-hero .hero__sub{ margin-top:1.1rem; }

/* contact hero: intro copy sits beside the heading instead of leaving the right column empty */
.page-hero--contact .hero__grid{ gap:1.1rem; align-items:start; }
.page-hero--contact .cascade p:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--contact .hero__grid{ gap:4rem; align-items:center; }
  .page-hero--contact h1{ max-width:15ch; margin-bottom:0; }
}

/* ---------- ruled question rows ---------- */
.questions{ list-style:none; margin:1.4rem 0 0; padding:0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); max-width:44rem; }
.questions li{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.7vw,1.35rem);
  line-height:1.3;
  padding:.7rem 0 .7rem 1.9rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  position:relative;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.questions li::before{
  content:"?";
  position:absolute; left:0; top:.8rem;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- service cards ---------- */
.cards{ display:grid; gap:1.25rem; grid-template-columns:1fr; margin-top:1.9rem; }
@media (min-width:48rem){ .cards{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.card{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  padding:clamp(1.75rem,2.5vw,2.4rem);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px -28px rgba(31,31,31,.5); }
.card h3{ font-size:var(--step-h3); margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.card p{ margin:0 0 .6em; color:var(--ink-70); font-size:.98rem; }
.card .textlink{ margin-top:auto; align-self:flex-start; }

/* ---------- dark band ---------- */
.band{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); }
.band h2,.band h3{ color:var(--cream); }
.band .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold); }
.band .eyebrow::after{ background:rgba(247,244,239,.22); }
.band .cascade p{ color:rgba(247,244,239,.76); }
.band .cascade p.is-emphasis{ color:var(--cream); }
.band .lead{ color:rgba(247,244,239,.76); }
.band .rule{ background:rgba(247,244,239,.18); }
.band .grid-list p{ color:rgba(247,244,239,.72); }
.band .grid-list > div{ border-top-color:rgba(247,244,239,.2); }
.band .checklist li{ color:rgba(247,244,239,.76); border-bottom-color:rgba(247,244,239,.14); }
.band .detail__sub{ color:var(--gold); }
.band .questions li,.band .qa__q{ color:var(--cream); }
.band .questions,.band .questions li,.band .qa__item{ border-color:rgba(247,244,239,.2); }

/* ---------- client voice quotes ---------- */
.voices{ margin:1.5rem 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:grid; gap:0; }
.voices li{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.5rem);
  font-style:italic;
  line-height:1.3;
  padding:.85rem 0 .85rem 1.4rem;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:.15rem;
  color:var(--ink);
  max-width:40rem;
}
.band .voices li{ color:var(--cream); }

/* ---------- numbered process ---------- */
.steps{ counter-reset:step; list-style:none; margin:3rem 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:0; }
@media (min-width:60rem){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:2.5rem; } }
.steps li{
  counter-increment:step;
  padding-top:1.1rem;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-bottom:1.3rem;
}
@media (min-width:60rem){ .steps li{ padding-bottom:0; } }
.steps li::before{
  content:"0" counter(step);
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.5rem;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:.5rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.steps h3{ font-size:var(--step-h4); margin-bottom:.7rem; letter-spacing:0; }
.steps p{ margin:0 0 .7em; color:var(--ink-70); font-size:1rem; }
.steps p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/* ---------- service detail blocks ---------- */
.detail{ padding-block:var(--sp-section); border-top:1px solid var(--rule); scroll-margin-top:6.5rem; }
.detail:first-of-type{ border-top:0; }
.detail h2{ font-size:var(--step-h2); }
.detail__sub{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  font-size:var(--step-lead); color:var(--gold-deep);
  margin:.6rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.checklist{ list-style:none; margin:1.2rem 0 0; padding:0; max-width:44rem; }
.checklist li{
  position:relative; padding:.42rem 0 .42rem 1.7rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  color:var(--ink-70);
}
@media (min-width:44rem){ .checklist{ columns:2; column-gap:2.5rem; max-width:none; } .checklist li{ break-inside:avoid; } }
.checklist li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:.3rem; top:1.1rem;
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);
}

.grid-list{ display:grid; gap:1rem 2.5rem; grid-template-columns:1fr; margin-top:2.5rem; }
@media (min-width:44rem){ .grid-list{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width:66rem){ .grid-list{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.grid-list > div{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding-top:.8rem; }
.grid-list h3{ font-size:var(--step-h4); margin-bottom:.5rem; letter-spacing:0; }
.grid-list p{ margin:0; font-size:.98rem; color:var(--ink-70); }

/* Q&A pairs (About) */
.qa{ margin-top:1.4rem; display:grid; gap:0; }
.qa__item{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding:1.05rem 0; }
.qa__item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.qa__q{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.9vw,1.42rem); line-height:1.3;
  margin:0 0 .4rem; color:var(--ink);
}
.qa__a{ margin:0; color:var(--ink-70); max-width:42rem; }

/* ---------- callout ---------- */
.callout{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding:clamp(1.25rem,2.4vw,2rem);
  margin-top:1.6rem;
}
.callout h3{ font-size:var(--step-h3); margin-bottom:1rem; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); text-align:center; }
.cta h2{ color:var(--cream); font-size:var(--step-h2); max-width:22ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.cta p{ color:rgba(247,244,239,.76); max-width:40rem; margin:1rem auto 1.6rem; }
.cta .divider{ width:2.5rem; height:1px; background:var(--gold); margin:0 auto 1.2rem; }

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; gap:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem); grid-template-columns:1fr; }
@media (min-width:58rem){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr); } }

.form{ display:grid; gap:1.4rem; }
.field{ display:grid; gap:.45rem; }
.field label{
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-55);
}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:2px;
  padding:.85rem 1rem;
  width:100%;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.field textarea{ min-height:9rem; resize:vertical; line-height:1.6; }
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(176,141,87,.16);
}
.field__hint{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-55); }
.form__note{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-55); margin:0; }
.hp{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; }

.form-status{
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  background:var(--paper);
  padding:1.5rem 1.6rem;
  display:none;
}
.form-status[data-state="ok"]{ display:block; }
.form-status[data-state="error"]{ display:block; border-color:#B3452F; }
.form-status h3{ font-size:var(--step-h4); margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.form-status p{ margin:0; color:var(--ink-70); font-size:.98rem; }

.detail-list{ list-style:none; margin:2rem 0 0; padding:0; }
.detail-list > div{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding:1.1rem 0; }
.detail-list dt{
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-55); margin-bottom:.35rem;
}
.detail-list dd{ margin:0; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.15rem; }
.detail-list a{ text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.detail-list a:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{ background:var(--ink); color:rgba(247,244,239,.7); padding-block:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) 2rem; }
.site-footer a{ color:rgba(247,244,239,.7); text-decoration:none; }
.site-footer a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; gap:2.5rem; grid-template-columns:1fr; align-items:start; }
@media (min-width:48rem){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:3rem; } }
.site-footer img{ height:74px; width:74px; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.footer-tag{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; color:var(--cream); font-size:1.15rem; margin:0 0 .6rem; }
.footer-col h4{
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  margin:0 0 1.1rem;
}
.footer-col ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:.65rem; font-size:.96rem; }
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top:3rem; padding-top:1.5rem;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(247,244,239,.14);
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.75rem 2rem; justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:.84rem; color:rgba(247,244,239,.5);
}

/* ---------- motion ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.js .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); }
.js .reveal.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .js .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .js .reveal.is-in{ transition:none; }
  .card:hover{ transform:none; }
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; }
}

/* ---------- mobile navigation ---------- */
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  align-items:center; gap:.55rem;
  background:none; border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:.6rem 1.05rem;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.nav-toggle:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }
.nav-toggle__bars{ display:grid; gap:3px; }
.nav-toggle__bars i{ display:block; width:15px; height:1.5px; background:var(--ink); }
@media (max-width:52rem){ .nav-toggle{ display:inline-flex; } }

.mobile-nav{
  display:none;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  background:var(--cream);
}
.mobile-nav[data-open="true"]{ display:block; }
@media (min-width:52.0625rem){ .mobile-nav{ display:none !important; } }
.mobile-nav ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:.5rem 0 1.5rem; display:grid; }
/* scoped to the list only — must not reach the button below it */
.mobile-nav ul a{
  display:block; text-decoration:none;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.35rem;
  padding:.85rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  color:var(--ink);
}
.mobile-nav ul a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
.mobile-nav .btn{ margin-top:1.4rem; display:flex; justify-content:center; }

/* ---------- jump-to strip for the long services page ---------- */
.jumpnav{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:.55rem;
  margin-top:1.6rem; padding-top:1.3rem;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.jumpnav span{
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-55); margin-right:.4rem;
}
.jumpnav a{
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;
  color:var(--ink-70); background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:999px;
  padding:.45rem 1rem;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.jumpnav a:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Scannable home layout — icon devices, tick list, portrait slot
   ========================================================================== */

.script{
  font-family:"Italianno", var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
  font-size:2em;
  letter-spacing:.015em;
  line-height:1.1;
  display:inline-block;
}

/* tick list */
.ticks{ list-style:none; margin:1.4rem 0 1.6rem; padding:0; display:grid; gap:.7rem; }
.ticks li{
  position:relative; padding-left:2rem;
  font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink);
}
.ticks li::before{
  content:"\2714";
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0;
  color:var(--gold-deep); font-size:.92em;
}

/* portrait slot — swap the src for Rachel's photo, nothing else changes */
.portrait{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:2px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#EFE9DF;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
}
.portrait img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
@media (max-width:62rem){ .portrait{ aspect-ratio:4/5; margin-top:1.6rem; max-width:22rem; } }

/* compact service cards */
.svc{ display:grid; gap:1.1rem; grid-template-columns:1fr; margin-top:1.8rem; }
@media (min-width:44rem){ .svc{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width:66rem){ .svc{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); } }
.svc article{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  padding:1.5rem 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.svc article:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 16px 34px -26px rgba(31,31,31,.5); }
.svc h3{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.svc p{ margin:0 0 1rem; font-size:.98rem; color:var(--ink-70); line-height:1.55; }
.svc .textlink{ margin-top:auto; align-self:flex-start; font-size:.8rem; }

/* centred section heading */
.centred{ text-align:center; }
.centred .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.centred .eyebrow::after{ display:none; }
.centred h2{ margin-inline:auto; }
.strapline{
  text-align:center; margin:1.6rem 0 0;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);
}

/* ---------- why: four plain columns, type only ---------- */
.why{ background:var(--paper); border-block:1px solid var(--rule); }
.why__grid{ display:grid; gap:1.8rem 2.5rem; grid-template-columns:1fr; }
@media (min-width:44rem){ .why__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width:62rem){ .why__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); } }
.why__grid > div{ border-top:2px solid var(--gold); padding-top:1rem; }
.why__grid h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:.45rem; letter-spacing:0; }
.why__grid p{ margin:0; font-size:.97rem; color:var(--ink-70); line-height:1.55; }

/* ---------- about block on the home page ---------- */
.about-home{ display:grid; gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3.5rem); grid-template-columns:1fr; align-items:center; }
@media (min-width:58rem){ .about-home{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1fr); } }
.about-home h2{ font-size:var(--step-h2); line-height:1.05; }
.about-home .cascade{ margin-top:1.1rem; }
.frame{ overflow:hidden; background:#EFE9DF; aspect-ratio:4/3; }
.frame img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }

/* ---------- how it works: vertical flow ---------- */
.flow{
  counter-reset:flow; list-style:none;
  margin:2rem auto 0; padding:0; max-width:44rem;
}
.flow li{ counter-increment:flow; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding-top:1.1rem; }
.flow h3{ font-size:var(--step-h4); margin-bottom:.45rem; letter-spacing:0; }
.flow h3::before{ content:counter(flow) ". "; color:var(--gold-deep); }
.flow p{ margin:0; color:var(--ink-70); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; }
.flow li:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"\2193";
  display:block; text-align:center;
  color:var(--gold); font-size:1.15rem;
  margin:1.2rem 0 1.1rem;
}

/* keep her face in frame at every crop */
.portrait img{ object-position:50% 40%; }
/* a statement heading keeps full size in the aside column */
@media (min-width:60rem){
  .split--statement{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,20rem) minmax(0,1fr); }
}
.split--statement .split__aside h2{ font-size:var(--step-h2); line-height:1.05; }

/* ---------- hero without imagery: centred, self-contained ---------- */
.hero--solo{ text-align:center; }
.hero--solo .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.hero--solo .eyebrow::after{ display:none; }
.hero--solo h1{ max-width:18ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.hero--solo .hero__body{ max-width:38rem; margin-inline:auto; }
.hero--solo .ticks{ display:inline-grid; justify-items:start; text-align:left; }
.hero--solo .hero__actions{ justify-content:center; }
.hero--solo .portrait{ display:none; }

/* about block on the main page — portrait beside the copy */
.about-home .portrait{ aspect-ratio:4/5; }
@media (min-width:58rem){
  .about-home{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.75fr) minmax(0,1fr); align-items:center; }
  .about-home .portrait{ margin-top:0; }
}

/* ---------- How I Can Help: intro beside the image, copy given more width ---------- */
.page-hero--split h1{ max-width:24ch; }
.page-hero--split .cascade p{ max-width:42rem; }
.page-hero--split .frame{ aspect-ratio:4/5; }
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--split .hero__grid{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,.75fr); align-items:center; }
  .page-hero--split .cascade p{ max-width:none; }
}
@media (max-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--split .frame{ aspect-ratio:3/2; margin-top:1.6rem; }
  .page-hero--split .hero__grid{ gap:0; }
}

/* fit the whole introduction on the first screen */
.page-hero--split{ padding-block:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.25rem) clamp(1rem,2vw,1.5rem); }
.page-hero--split .cascade p{ margin-bottom:.22em; }
.page-hero--split .cascade{ margin-top:1rem !important; }
.page-hero--split .cascade p.is-emphasis{ margin-block:.6rem; }
.page-hero--split .jumpnav{ margin-top:1rem; padding-top:.9rem; }
.page-hero--split h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem); }

/* headline spans the page; image fills the column beside the copy */
.page-hero--split h1{ max-width:none; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.frame--fill{ height:100%; }
.frame--fill img{ height:100%; width:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 45%; }
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--split .hero__grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,.8fr);
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:3rem;
  }
  .page-hero--split .frame--fill{ aspect-ratio:auto; min-height:100%; }
  .page-hero--split .hero__col{ display:flex; }
}

/* the copy sets the height; the image fills that box exactly and can't overhang */
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--split .hero__col{ position:relative; display:block; }
  .page-hero--split .frame--fill{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    height:auto; min-height:0;
  }
}
/* How I Can Help hero: shorter image and four buttons in one row */
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--split .hero__grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(0,.55fr);
    align-items:start;
    gap:2.5rem;
  }

  .page-hero--split .hero__col{
    position:relative;
    display:block;
  }

  .page-hero--split .frame--fill{
    position:relative;
    height:34rem;
    min-height:0;
    aspect-ratio:auto;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:auto repeat(4,auto);
    gap:.4rem;
    align-items:center;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav span,
  .page-hero--split .jumpnav a{
    white-space:nowrap;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav a{
    padding:.42rem .62rem;
    font-size:.76rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--split .hero__grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(0,.65fr);
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav{
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
    gap:.4rem;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav span{
    margin-right:.15rem;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav a{
    padding:.42rem .72rem;
    white-space:nowrap;
    font-size:.8rem;
  }
}
/* Contact page - position the introductory text */
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--contact .hero__grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
    gap:3rem;
    align-items:start;
  }

  .page-hero--contact .hero__grid > div:last-child{
    padding-left:2rem;
    margin-left:0;
  }
}
/* FINAL FIX — How I Can Help hero */
@media (min-width:62rem){

  .page-hero--split .hero__grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(0,.65fr) !important;
    gap:2.5rem !important;
    align-items:stretch !important;
  }

  .page-hero--split .hero__col{
    position:relative !important;
    display:block !important;
  }

  .page-hero--split .frame--fill{
    position:absolute !important;
    inset:0 !important;
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
    min-height:0 !important;
    aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  }

  .page-hero--split .frame--fill img{
    width:100% !important;
    height:100% !important;
    object-fit:cover !important;
    object-position:50% 45% !important;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav{
    display:flex !important;
    flex-wrap:nowrap !important;
    gap:.35rem !important;
    align-items:center !important;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav span{
    flex:0 0 auto !important;
    margin-right:.15rem !important;
    white-space:nowrap !important;
  }

  .page-hero--split .jumpnav a{
    flex:0 0 auto !important;
    padding:.4rem .65rem !important;
    font-size:.74rem !important;
    white-space:nowrap !important;
  }
}
/* Contact page — final alignment correction */
@media (min-width:62rem){
  .page-hero--contact .hero__grid > div:last-child{
    margin-left:7rem !important;
    padding-left:0 !important;
  }
}