/* ============================================================
   Czerwonka Educational Consulting — Global Styles
   barexamprep.czerwonkalegal.com

   Design tokens are unified with czerwonkalegal.com (the TLD):
   same ink/gold/parchment palette, same Cormorant Garamond +
   DM Sans pairing, same 6px button radius. Fonts are loaded via
   <link> in each page head (faster than a render-blocking
   @import here).
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --navy: #1a1a2e;
  --deep-navy: #14142a;
  --navy-mid: #1f1f38;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #d4b96a;
  --gold-dark: #a88a30;
  --gold-deep: #7e6315;   /* gold for TEXT on light backgrounds (>=4.5:1; plain gold fails ~2.2:1) */
  --cream: #f5f0e8;
  --warm-white: #fffdf9;
  --slate: #6b6b80;
  --charcoal: #2d2d44;
  --text-light: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.85);
  --text-muted: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.5);
  --text-dark: #2d2d44;
  --text-body: #6b6b80;

  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --max-width: 1200px;
  --nav-height: 80px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
/* No scroll-behavior: smooth here. This is a multi-page site — the only
   anchors that matter arrive cross-page (services#pricing, contact#faq),
   and Chrome cancels the animated on-load jump when the reveal animations
   trigger scroll anchoring mid-flight, stranding visitors at the top.
   Instant jumps always land. */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--warm-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Film grain over the whole page so the parchment palette reads as
   paper, not flat hex. Fixed, non-interactive, 3.5% opacity. */
body::after {
  content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Accessibility */
/* Dual-layer focus ring: dark outline carries on light surfaces (~16:1),
   gold-light halo carries on the dark navy sections (~8.9:1). A single gold
   outline was only ~2.2:1 on cream and failed WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.11/2.4.11. */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--navy);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; z-index: 1200;
  text-decoration: none; transition: top 0.3s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* Container */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.site-nav.scrolled {
  /* No backdrop-filter here: at 0.97 alpha the blur was invisible but forced
     a re-blur of the page on every scroll frame — a measurable jank source. */
  background: rgba(20, 20, 42, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
/* Seal in a navy medallion with a gold ring — same lockup as the TLD. */
.nav-logo img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-text small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: white; }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: white;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  /* Clearance for the fixed nav: without it, short viewports (landscape
     phones, split screens) centered the hero text underneath the logo. */
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 60%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,20,42,0.5) 0%, rgba(20,20,42,0) 40%, rgba(20,20,42,0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 40px;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.hero-scales { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-scales img {
  width: 140px; height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.35));
  animation: sealFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes sealFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
/* Gold-foil text: metallic gradient clipped to glyphs with a slow sheen
   drift. Falls back to the plain gold-light em color. */
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip: text) or (background-clip: text)) {
  .gold-foil {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg,
      var(--gold) 0%, #f0dfa8 22%, var(--gold) 45%,
      var(--gold-light) 70%, #f0dfa8 88%, var(--gold) 100%);
    background-size: 250% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    /* Three passes, then rest. background-position on clipped text repaints
       the glyph layer every frame, so an infinite loop kept the compositor
       busy for the life of the page; 0% and 250% render identically, so the
       animation ends invisibly. */
    animation: foilSheen 8s linear 3;
  }
}
@keyframes foilSheen { to { background-position: 250% center; } }
.hero .hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero p:not(.hero-sub) {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Engraved laurel divider (shared ornament with the TLD) */
.ornament {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  width: 220px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.hero-short { min-height: 50vh; }

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* One-time sheen sweep across solid buttons on hover */
.btn-primary::before, .btn-dark::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -60%;
  width: 40%; transform: skewX(-20deg);
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before, .btn-dark:hover::before { animation: btnSheen 0.9s ease; }
@keyframes btnSheen { from { left: -60%; } to { left: 130%; } }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,26,46,0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.section-pad { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  position: relative;
}
.section-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-dark .section-header h2 { color: white; }
.section-header p {
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-dark .section-header p { color: var(--text-light); }
.section-dark .label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-image {
  position: relative;
}
/* The portrait runs full color: the outdoor setting is deliberate (law
   school classes met outside, weather permitting) — see the caption.
   Only a whisper of contrast plus the gold rim light. */
.about-photo-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.18);
}
.about-photo-frame img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: contrast(1.02);
}
.about-photo-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22), transparent 45%);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-photo-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; left: -8px; right: -8px; bottom: -8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.about-photo-caption {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.about-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-text p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-text p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  float: left;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Stat row */
.stat-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26,26,46,0.08);
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.service-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-dark .service-card {
  background: rgba(245,240,232,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.section-dark .service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(245,240,232,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-icon {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}
.service-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--gold); display: block; }
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-dark .service-card h3 { color: white; }
.service-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-dark .service-card p { color: var(--text-light); }

/* Services page detail cards */
.service-detail {
  background: white;
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.service-detail::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.service-detail h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.service-detail .service-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.service-detail p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS — white cards on parchment; results rendered as
   gold "PASSED" stamps (rotated, double-ring, seal motif).
   ============================================================ */
.section-parchment {
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,26,46,0.07);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,26,46,0.05);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 64px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.testimonial-detail {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.testimonial-stamp {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 8px 14px 7px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(168, 138, 48, 0.75);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(168, 138, 48, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

/* ============================================================
   APPROACH / PILLARS
   ============================================================ */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.pillar-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,26,46,0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(26,26,46,0.06);
}
/* Oversized ghost numerals behind each card */
.pillar-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -22px; right: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 130px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.12;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER — inset dark panel on a light page (matches TLD)
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 64px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-banner .label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: white;
}
.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.contact-form {
  background: white;
  padding: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
/* Keyboard focus needs a visible indicator, not just a border-color shift. */
.form-group input:focus-visible,
.form-group textarea:focus-visible,
.form-group select:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--navy);
  outline-offset: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

/* FAQ */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 24px 0;
}
.faq-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.faq-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-brand { max-width: 300px; }
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.footer-links h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: white; }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-legal {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.footer-legal a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* WCAG conformance badge — gold pill, navy text (7.5:1), works on the dark footer */
.wcag-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.wcag-badge:hover { opacity: 0.82; }
.wcag-badge img { display: block; height: 32px; width: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
/* Hidden-until-revealed applies only when JS has stamped .js on <html>
   (inline script in each page's head). With JS unavailable, blocked, or
   broken, every .reveal element stays fully visible — content can never be
   lost to a reveal animation that has no engine to run it. */
html.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
html.js .reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION — every animation collapses to its end state
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html.js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero-scales img { animation: none; }
  .gold-foil { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .section-pad { padding: 70px 0; }
  .about-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 56px 32px; border-radius: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-height);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(20,20,42,0.98);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .hero-content { padding: 0 24px; }
  .hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-row { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ENROLLMENT NOTICE — July 2026 cycle status card (temporary).
   To remove when the cycle's status changes: delete this whole
   block and the .enroll-notice markup from each page.
   ============================================================ */
.enroll-notice { padding: 56px 0; }
.enroll-notice-card {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 44px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.enroll-notice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.enroll-notice-eyebrow {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.enroll-notice-card p {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.enroll-notice-card strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .enroll-notice { padding: 40px 0; }
  .enroll-notice-card { padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: 10px; }
  .enroll-notice-card p { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* Slim variant for interior pages (about/services/inside): the full card
   runs on Home and Contact; everywhere else this one-line strip keeps the
   status visible without making every page scroll past the same box. */
.enroll-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}
.enroll-strip p {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 13px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.enroll-strip strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.enroll-strip a { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.enroll-strip a:hover { color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .enroll-strip p { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 13.5px; }
}

/* ── Inside-the-app page (inside.html) ────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Demonstration-data legend. Deliberately styled LOUDER than the enrollment
   notice: it's a truthfulness disclosure about the screenshots below, not a
   scheduling aside, so it should be the first thing read on the page. */
.demo-legend { padding: 40px 0 8px; }
.demo-legend-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--gold-dim, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12));
  border: 1px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
}
.demo-legend-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep, #7e6315);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.demo-legend-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }

.shot { margin: 0 0 72px; }
.shot:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.shot-caption { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 22px; text-align: center; }
.shot-caption h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.shot-caption p { margin: 0; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-light, #2d2d44); }
.shot-frame {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.18);
}
.shot-frame img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ── Pricing (services.html) ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  /* 240px min + 980px cap => all three tiers sit in one row on desktop (a 300px
     min forced the third card to orphan onto its own row); stacks on narrow. */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 34px 34px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pricing-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pricing-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.pricing-amount span { font-size: 22px; color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; }
.pricing-note { margin: 8px 0 18px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.7); }
.pricing-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.pricing-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pricing-card li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
}

/* Inquire CTA inside the navy enrollment-notice card */
.enroll-notice-cta { margin-top: 20px; }

/* Credential line under the About bio name — scannable, checkable anchor */
.about-credential {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep, #7e6315);
  margin: -6px 0 18px;
}

/* ── Response/grading guarantee callout (contact.html) ────────────────────── */
.guarantee-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 4px 0 28px;
}
.guarantee-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light, #d4b96a);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.guarantee-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; }
.guarantee-card strong { color: #fff; }

/* ── Pricing: individual-session line + pass guarantee (services.html) ─────── */
.pricing-alt {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 26px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-light, #2d2d44);
}
.pass-guarantee {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 34px 38px;
  text-align: center;
}
.pass-guarantee h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.pass-guarantee p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }
.pass-guarantee strong { color: var(--gold-light, #d4b96a); }

/* ── "Why lower prices" value note (services.html) ────────────────────────── */
.pricing-why {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.pricing-why h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  margin: 8px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.pricing-why p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--ink-light, #2d2d44);
  text-align: left;
}

/* ── Pass-guarantee band (home) ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.guarantee-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.guarantee-band p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.guarantee-band strong { color: var(--gold-light, #d4b96a); }
.guarantee-band a {
  color: var(--gold-light, #d4b96a);
  text-decoration: underline;
  white-space: nowrap;
}