/* ================================================================
   Jerry W. Washington, Ed.D. — jerrywwashington.com
   Editorial-restrained navy + amber. Built to brand spec.
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- Reset ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, p, ul, ol, figure, blockquote { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

/* ---- Tokens ---- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --navy-deep: #0F1B2D;
  --navy: #1B2A4A;
  --navy-mid: #2A3A5C;
  --amber: #D4952A;
  --amber-soft: #E5B560;
  --cream: #FAF7F1;
  --cream-warm: #F4ECDD;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #1A1A1A;
  --ink-soft: #3D4451;
  --ink-muted: #6B7280;
  --light-blue: #D6E4F0;
  --rule: rgba(15, 27, 45, 0.12);

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Lora', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter Tight', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;

  /* Spacing scale (8pt) */
  --s-1: 4px;
  --s-2: 8px;
  --s-3: 16px;
  --s-4: 24px;
  --s-5: 32px;
  --s-6: 48px;
  --s-7: 64px;
  --s-8: 96px;
  --s-9: 128px;
  --s-10: 160px;

  /* Layout */
  --max: 1240px;
  --max-text: 720px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---- Base ---- */
html { font-size: 17px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Selection */
::selection { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  display: inline-block;
}

p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: var(--max-text); }
.lead { font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink); }

a { transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }

/* ---- Layout ---- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s-4);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--s-6); }
}

.section { padding: var(--s-8) 0; }
.section-tight { padding: var(--s-7) 0; }

/* ---- Header / Nav ---- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav { padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-6); }
}

.brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
}
.brand .mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand .mark img,
.brand .mark svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: flex; }
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy-deep); }
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--amber);
}
/* Don't underline the CTA button when active — already styled as button */
.nav-links a.nav-cta.active {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .nav-toggle { display: none; } }
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-4) var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--cream);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.mobile-menu a.cta {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-align: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 27, 45, 0.15);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.btn-amber {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-amber:hover {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero {
  padding: var(--s-7) 0 var(--s-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--s-7);
  }
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--amber);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero h1 .underline {
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero h1 .underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--amber);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
}

/* Hero portrait */
.hero-portrait {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hero-portrait img {
  border-radius: 4px;
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(0.95);
}
.hero-portrait::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; left: 24px;
  right: -24px; bottom: -24px;
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: -1;
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .hero-portrait { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ---- Section header pattern ---- */
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  max-width: var(--max-text);
}
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.section-head p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- Offerings (home preview) ---- */
.offerings {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .offerings { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .offerings.audience-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

.offering-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.offering-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 27, 45, 0.08);
}
.offering-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.offering-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.offering-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  flex: 1;
}
.offering-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ---- Credentials strip ---- */
.creds {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.creds::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--amber);
}
.creds-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.cred-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-1);
}
.cred-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cred-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ---- Quote / Pull-quote ---- */
.pullquote {
  background: var(--cream-warm);
  padding: var(--s-7) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.pullquote-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s-4);
}
.pullquote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--s-5);
}
.pullquote blockquote::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--amber);
}
.pullquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ---- Page banners (non-home) ---- */
.page-banner {
  padding: var(--s-7) 0 var(--s-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.page-banner .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.page-banner h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.page-banner p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ---- Service detail blocks ---- */
.service-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-7) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.service-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .service-block { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
}

.service-meta-col {
  position: relative;
}
.service-meta-col .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.service-meta-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: var(--s-3) 0 var(--s-4);
}
.service-meta-col .price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: var(--s-2) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.service-meta-col .duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.service-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
}
.service-content h4:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.service-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.service-content ul.bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.service-content ul.bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--s-4);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.service-content ul.bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 11px;
  width: 8px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--amber);
}

/* ---- Writing & Research grid ---- */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.work-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.work-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 27, 45, 0.08);
}
.work-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.work-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.work-card .excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.work-card .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
}
.work-card .meta a {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.work-card .meta a:hover { color: var(--amber); }

/* Featured work card variant */
.work-card.featured {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.work-card.featured h3 { color: var(--paper); }
.work-card.featured .excerpt { color: var(--light-blue); }
.work-card.featured .work-tag { color: var(--amber); }
.work-card.featured .meta { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: var(--light-blue); }
.work-card.featured .meta a { color: var(--amber); }

/* ---- Speaking page ---- */
.talk-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.talk-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-5) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .talk-item {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr auto;
    gap: var(--s-6);
    align-items: baseline;
  }
}
.talk-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.talk-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-1);
}
.talk-host {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.talk-includes {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.talk-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.talk-link:hover { color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* ---- About page ---- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
}
.about-photo {
  position: relative;
}
.about-photo img {
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 100%;
}
.about-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px; right: -16px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: var(--amber);
  z-index: -1;
}
.about-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: var(--s-5) 0 var(--s-3);
}
.about-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.about-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}

/* Inline biographical photo block within About content (e.g., Marines portrait) */
.marines-block {
  margin: var(--s-5) 0 var(--s-6);
  max-width: 420px;
}
.marines-block img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.marines-block figcaption {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--amber);
  padding-left: var(--s-3);
  font-style: italic;
}

.timeline {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--amber);
  padding-left: var(--s-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.timeline-item .year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.timeline-item .role {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin: 2px 0;
}
.timeline-item .org {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ---- Contact page ---- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
}
.contact-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.contact-option {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.contact-option:hover { border-color: var(--amber); }
.contact-option .label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.contact-option h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.contact-option p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}

/* ---- CTA section ---- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: var(--s-8) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 149, 42, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; right: 80px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 149, 42, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.cta-band .eyebrow { color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.cta-band h2 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cta-band p {
  color: var(--light-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--light-blue);
  padding: var(--s-7) 0 var(--s-5);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--amber);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.footer-col p, .footer-col li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--light-blue);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-col a { color: var(--light-blue); transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.footer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  display: block;
}
.footer-tag {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--light-blue);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(214, 228, 240, 0.7);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* ---- WTB image card variant (home page) ---- */
.work-card-wtb {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.work-card-wtb:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 27, 45, 0.08);
}
.work-card-wtb-image {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 149, 42, 0.2);
}
.work-card-wtb-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.work-card-wtb-body {
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-4) var(--s-3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.work-card-wtb-body .work-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.work-card-wtb-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.work-card-wtb-body .excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.work-card-wtb-body .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: var(--s-3);
}
.work-card-wtb-body .meta a {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.work-card-wtb-body .meta a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}

/* ---- WTB Feature block ---- */
.wtb-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .wtb-feature {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--s-6);
  }
}

.wtb-feature-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
.wtb-feature-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.wtb-feature-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 149, 42, 0.25);
  border-radius: 4px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .wtb-feature-image {
    position: sticky;
    top: var(--s-7);
  }
}

.wtb-feature-content .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  display: inline-block;
}
.wtb-feature-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.wtb-feature-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}

.wtb-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-4) 0;
  margin: var(--s-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.wtb-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-1);
}
.wtb-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.wtb-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.wtb-series {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.wtb-series h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.wtb-series ul.bullets li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.wtb-series ul.bullets li strong {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.wtb-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
}
.wtb-cta .btn {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}

/* ---- Reveal animation ---- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Skip link (accessibility) ---- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  z-index: 100;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ---- Hero decorative element (subtle) ---- */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px; right: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .hero-deco { display: none; }
}