:root{
    --navy-900:#0a1836;
    --navy-800:#0f2148;
    --navy-700:#16305e;
    --gold-500:#d7a13c;
    --gold-300:#eecd8c;
    --gold-100:#f8ecd2;
    --cream:#faf7ef;
    --ink:#1c2438;
    --ink-soft:#5a6178;
    --white:#ffffff;
    --line: rgba(10,24,54,0.1);
    --radius-lg: 28px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10,24,54,0.12);
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1);
    --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1);
    --duration-fast: 200ms;
    --duration-medium: 400ms;
    --duration-slow: 700ms;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--cream);
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    margin:0;
    color:var(--navy-900);
    line-height:1.08;
  }
  p{margin:0;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .wrap{
    max-width:1240px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 32px;
  }
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size:12.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.22em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--gold-500);
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:'';
    width:20px;
    height:1px;
    background:var(--gold-500);
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:14px 28px;
    border-radius:100px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:14.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.01em;
    cursor:pointer;
    border:1px solid transparent;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-gold{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-300), var(--gold-500));
    color:var(--navy-900);
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(215,161,60,0.35);
  }
  .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(215,161,60,0.45);}
  .btn-outline{
    background:transparent;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    color:var(--white);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-outline-navy{
    background:transparent;
    border:1px solid var(--navy-900);
    color:var(--navy-900);
  }
  .btn-outline-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--white); transform:translateY(-2px);}

  /* ---------- Sparkle / bloom motif ---------- */
  .spark{position:absolute; opacity:.85; pointer-events:none;}
  .spark svg{width:100%; height:100%; display:block;}

  /* ---------- Nav ---------- */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
    background:rgba(10,24,54,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .navbar{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 32px;
    max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .logo{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    color:var(--white);
  }
  .logo-mark{
    width:44px; height:44px;
    border-radius:12px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  .logo-mark img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .logo-text{line-height:1.15;}
  .logo-text .name{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:19px;}
  .logo-text .sub{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-300); font-weight:500;}
  nav.links{
    display:flex; gap:30px;
    font-size:14px; font-weight:500;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  }
  nav.links a{transition:color .2s ease; position:relative;}
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--gold-300);}
  .nav-cta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;}
  .menu-toggle{
    display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--white);
    cursor:pointer; padding:6px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .mobile-cta{display:none;}

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    background:radial-gradient(120% 140% at 85% 0%, #17306a 0%, var(--navy-900) 55%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
    color:var(--white);
    padding:96px 0 120px;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero .wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,0.95fr); gap:64px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 60px);
    color:var(--white);
    margin-top:20px;
    font-weight:500;
  }
  .hero h1 em{font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-300);}
  .hero p.lead{
    margin-top:22px;
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    max-width:480px;
  }
  .hero .cta-row{display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hero-stats{
    display:flex; gap:36px; margin-top:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat b{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--gold-300); display:block; font-weight:600;}
  .hero-stats .stat span{font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62); letter-spacing:0.03em;}

  .hero-visual{position:relative; height:480px;}
  .bloom-ring{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(238,205,140,0.28);
  }
  .ring-1{width:380px; height:380px; top:0; right:0;}
  .ring-2{width:280px; height:280px; top:40px; right:50px; border-color:rgba(238,205,140,0.18);}
  .hero-photo{
    position:absolute; width:440px; height:330px; border-radius:28px;
    top:30px; right:10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    border:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); background:var(--navy-900);
  }
  .hero-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center; display:block;}
  .hero-photo-accent{
    position:absolute; width:190px; height:150px; border-radius:20px;
    bottom:34px; left:-10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    border:6px solid var(--navy-900); z-index:3; background:#faf7ef;
  }
  .hero-photo-accent svg{width:100%; height:100%; display:block;}
  .hero-badge{
    position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-22px;
    background:var(--white); color:var(--navy-900);
    padding:18px 22px; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    max-width:230px;
    display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start;
    z-index:4;
  }
  .hero-badge .ico{
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:10px; flex-shrink:0;
    background:var(--gold-100); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .hero-badge strong{display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:2px;}
  .hero-badge span{font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.4;}

  /* ---------- Marquee tagline strip ---------- */
  .strip{
    background:var(--gold-500);
    color:var(--navy-900);
    padding:14px 0;
    overflow:hidden;
    white-space:nowrap;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(10,24,54,0.15);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,24,54,0.15);
  }
  .strip-track{display:inline-flex; gap:48px; animation:scroll-left 32s linear infinite;}
  .strip-track span{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.01em; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;}
  @keyframes scroll-left{from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

  /* ---------- Section generic ---------- */
  section{padding:110px 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px; position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,42px); margin-top:18px; font-weight:500;}
  .section-head p{margin-top:16px; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.7;}
  .center{text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}

  /* ---------- Particle backgrounds ---------- */
  .particle-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; overflow:hidden;}
  .particle{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-500); opacity:0;
    animation:particleFloat linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes particleFloat{
    0%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(0) scale(0);}
    10%{opacity:0.6;}
    90%{opacity:0.6;}
    100%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(-100vh) scale(1);}
  }
  .particle:nth-child(odd){animation-duration:12s;}
  .particle:nth-child(even){animation-duration:18s;}
  .particle:nth-child(3n){animation-duration:15s; animation-delay:-3s;}
  .particle:nth-child(3n+1){animation-duration:20s; animation-delay:-7s;}
  .particle:nth-child(3n+2){animation-duration:14s; animation-delay:-5s;}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .particle{animation:none; opacity:0.3;}
  }

  /* ---------- About / positioning ---------- */
  .about{background:var(--white);}
  .intro-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,0.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr); gap:70px; align-items:center;}
  .about-quote{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size:clamp(22px,2.3vw,30px);
    color:var(--navy-900);
    font-weight:500;
    line-height:1.45;
    position:relative;
    padding-left:28px;
    border-left:3px solid var(--gold-500);
  }
  .about-quote .not{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:16px; font-family:'Work Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:500; display:block; margin-bottom:14px; text-decoration:line-through; text-decoration-color:rgba(90,97,120,0.4);}
  .brand-pillars{
    margin-top:64px; padding-top:48px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:24px;
  }
  .pillar{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    padding:12px; border-radius:16px;
    transition:transform .25s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .pillar img{width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(10,24,54,0.15);}
  .pillar span{font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-800); line-height:1.4;}

  /* ---------- Services (Montessori) ---------- */
  .services{background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--white); position:relative;}
  .services .section-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68);}
  .services .section-head h2{color:var(--white);}
  .service-cards{display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap:28px;}
  .service-card{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
    padding:38px;
    transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(10,24,54,0.25); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.22);}
  .service-card .num{
    width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:12px;
    background:rgba(238,205,140,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(238,205,140,0.3);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .service-card h3{color:var(--white); font-size:23px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .service-card > p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .check-list{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap:12px;}
  .check-list li{display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);}
  .check-list li svg{flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px;}
  .check-list.on-light li{color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ---------- Academic Support bento ---------- */
  .academic{background:var(--cream);}
  .bento{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:20px;}
  .bento-card{
    background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
    padding:26px 24px; grid-column:span 2;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .bento-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent;}
  .bento-card .ico{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .bento-card .ico img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .bento-card h4{font-size:16.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .bento-card p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6;}

  .why-strip{
    margin-top:56px; padding-top:48px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:20px;
  }
  .why-item{text-align:center;}
  .why-item .ico{
    width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 12px;
    overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(10,24,54,0.12);
  }
  .why-item .ico img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .why-item span{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-800); line-height:1.4; display:block;}

  /* ---------- Skill Development Programs ---------- */

  .programs{background:var(--white);}

  .program-split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; min-height:360px; margin-bottom:100px; align-items:stretch; opacity:0; transform:translateY(50px); transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1);}
  .program-split.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .program-split:nth-child(even){direction:rtl;}
  .program-split:nth-child(even) .program-split-body{direction:ltr;}
  .program-split:nth-child(odd) .program-split-body{direction:ltr;}
  .program-split-img{height:100%; min-height:320px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;}
  .program-split-img img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center; display:block;}
  .program-split-body{display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:45px 40px; background:var(--white); position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .program-split-tag{display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy-900); background:var(--gold-100); padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:18px; width:fit-content; transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0; transition:all .65s ease .12s;}
  .program-split.in .program-split-tag{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1;}
  .program-split-body h3{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-900); line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:16px; transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0; transition:all .65s ease .18s;}
  .program-split.in .program-split-body h3{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1;}
  .program-split-body p{font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.75; text-align:justify; transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0; transition:all .65s ease .24s;}
  .program-split.in .program-split-body p{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1;}
  .program-split-icon{width:100%; height:100%; min-height:320px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700)); padding:40px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .program-split-icon::before{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(238,205,140,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%); animation:iconShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .program-split-icon svg{width:100%; height:100%; max-width:110px; max-height:110px; opacity:0.9; position:relative; z-index:1; filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)); animation:iconFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;}

  @keyframes iconShimmer{0%, 100%{opacity:0.4; transform:scale(1);} 50%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1.06);}}
  @keyframes iconFloat{0%, 100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px);}}

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .program-split{grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:auto; margin-bottom:70px; opacity:1; transform:none;}
    .program-split:nth-child(even){direction:ltr;}
    .program-split-img{min-height:240px; height:240px;}
    .program-split-icon{min-height:240px; height:240px;}
    .program-split-body{padding:32px 24px;}
    .program-split-body h3{font-size:22px;}
    .program-split-body p{font-size:15px;}
    .program-split-tag, .program-split-body h3, .program-split-body p{transform:none; opacity:1; transition:none;}
    .program-split-icon svg{animation:none; max-width:90px; max-height:90px;}
  }

  .program-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:20px;}
  .program-tile{
    border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.08);
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .program-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .program-tile img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}

  /* ---------- Learning spaces ---------- */
  .spaces{background:var(--cream);}
  .space-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:26px;}
  .space-card{
    background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.05);
    transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .space-photo{height:190px; overflow:hidden;}
  .space-photo-icon{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));}
  .space-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s ease;}
  .space-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent;}
  .space-card:hover .space-photo img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .space-body{padding:22px 24px 26px;}
  .space-tag{
    display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--navy-900); background:var(--gold-100); padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .space-body p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-top:8px; text-align:justify;}

  .spaces-grid-2{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:26px;}
  .space-card-2{
    background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.05);
    transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .space-card-2:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent;}
  .space-card-2 .space-photo{height:190px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;}
  .space-card-2 .space-photo-icon{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));}
  .space-card-2 .space-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s ease;}
  .space-card-2:hover .space-photo img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .space-card-2 .space-body{padding:22px 24px 26px; flex:1;}
  .space-card-2 .space-tag{
    display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--navy-900); background:var(--gold-100); padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .space-card-2 .space-body p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-top:8px; text-align:justify;}

  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .spaces-grid-2{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); max-width:560px; margin:0 auto;}
  }

  /* ---------- Learning spaces alternating split ---------- */
  .space-split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; min-height:360px; margin-bottom:100px; align-items:stretch; opacity:0; transform:translateY(50px); transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1);}
  .space-split.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .space-split:nth-child(even){direction:rtl;}
  .space-split:nth-child(even) .space-split-body{direction:ltr;}
  .space-split:nth-child(odd) .space-split-body{direction:ltr;}
  .space-split-img{height:100%; min-height:320px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;}
  .space-split-img img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center; display:block;}
  .space-split-body{display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:45px 40px; background:var(--white); position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .space-split-tag{display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy-900); background:var(--gold-100); padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:18px; width:fit-content; transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0; transition:all .65s ease .12s;}
  .space-split.in .space-split-tag{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1;}
  .space-split-body h3{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-900); line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:16px; transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0; transition:all .65s ease .18s;}
  .space-split.in .space-split-body h3{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1;}
  .space-split-body p{font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.75; text-align:justify; transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0; transition:all .65s ease .24s;}
  .space-split.in .space-split-body p{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1;}
  .space-split-icon{width:100%; height:100%; min-height:320px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700)); padding:40px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .space-split-icon::before{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(238,205,140,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%); animation:iconShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .space-split-icon svg{width:100%; height:100%; max-width:110px; max-height:110px; opacity:0.9; position:relative; z-index:1; filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)); animation:iconFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;}

  @keyframes iconShimmer{0%, 100%{opacity:0.4; transform:scale(1);} 50%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1.06);}}
  @keyframes iconFloat{0%, 100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px);}}

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .space-split{grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:auto; margin-bottom:70px; opacity:1; transform:none;}
    .space-split:nth-child(even){direction:ltr;}
    .space-split-img{min-height:240px; height:240px;}
    .space-split-icon{min-height:240px; height:240px;}
    .space-split-body{padding:32px 24px;}
    .space-split-body h3{font-size:22px;}
    .space-split-body p{font-size:15px;}
    .space-split-tag, .space-split-body h3, .space-split-body p{transform:none; opacity:1; transition:none;}
    .space-split-icon svg{animation:none; max-width:90px; max-height:90px;}
  }

  .programs{background:var(--white); position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .spaces-carousel{position:relative; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;}
  .carousel-track{display:flex; gap:26px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-behavior:smooth; padding-bottom:16px; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; scrollbar-width:none;}
  .carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .carousel-track .space-card{flex:0 0 280px; scroll-snap-align:start;}
  .carousel-btn{position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(10,24,54,0.1); cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:3; transition:all .3s ease; color:var(--navy-900);}
  .carousel-btn:hover{background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--navy-900); box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(10,24,54,0.2);}
  .carousel-btn-prev{left:-16px;}
  .carousel-btn-next{right:-16px;}

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .carousel-track .space-card{flex:0 0 260px;}
    .carousel-btn{width:38px; height:38px;}
    .carousel-btn-prev{left:-8px;}
    .carousel-btn-next{right:-8px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Testimonial / CTA band ---------- */
  .cta-band{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
    color:var(--white); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    padding:90px 0;
  }
  .cta-band .wrap{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .cta-band h2{color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,38px); font-weight:500; max-width:560px;}
  .cta-band h2 em{font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-300);}
  .cta-band .cta-actions{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}

  /* ---------- Contact / Footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--navy-900); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding-top:80px;}
  .footer-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.2fr); gap:48px;
    padding-bottom:56px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .footer-brand .logo{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .footer-brand p{font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); max-width:280px;}
  footer h5{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; color:var(--white); font-size:15px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px;}
  footer ul{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px;}
  footer ul a{font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition:color .2s ease;}
  footer ul a:hover{color:var(--gold-300);}
  .contact-item{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .contact-item .ico{width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:9px; background:rgba(238,205,140,0.12); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;}
  .contact-item span{font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height:1.5;}
  .footer-bottom{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:26px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
    font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  }
  .footer-bottom .tag{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; color:var(--gold-300); font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;}

  /* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  .reveal-left{opacity:0; transform:translateX(-40px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .reveal-left.in{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);}

  .reveal-right{opacity:0; transform:translateX(40px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .reveal-right.in{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);}

  .reveal-scale{opacity:0; transform:scale(.92) translateY(16px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .reveal-scale.in{opacity:1; transform:scale(1) translateY(0);}

  .reveal-fade{opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);}
  .reveal-fade.in{opacity:1;}

  .fade-up{opacity:0; transform:translateY(32px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .fade-up.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  .fade-in{opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);}
  .fade-in.in{opacity:1;}

  .slide-in-left{opacity:0; transform:translateX(-48px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .slide-in-left.in{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);}

  .slide-in-right{opacity:0; transform:translateX(48px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .slide-in-right.in{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);}

  .delay-1{transition-delay:.1s;}
  .delay-2{transition-delay:.2s;}
  .delay-3{transition-delay:.3s;}
  .delay-4{transition-delay:.4s;}
  .delay-5{transition-delay:.5s;}
  .delay-6{transition-delay:.6s;}
  .delay-7{transition-delay:.7s;}
  .delay-8{transition-delay:.8s;}

  .stagger-children > *{opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out);}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.12s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.19s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.26s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.33s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.4s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.47s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.54s;}
  .stagger-children.in > *{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ---------- Hover micro-interactions ---------- */
  .hover-lift{transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.25,1), box-shadow .3s ease;}
  .hover-lift:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(10,24,54,0.12);}

  /* ---------- Scroll-to-top & WhatsApp floating buttons ---------- */
  .fab-container{position:fixed; bottom:24px; right:24px; z-index:999; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; align-items:flex-end;}
  .fab{
    width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.25); transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .3s ease;
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(12px); will-change:opacity, transform;
  }
  .fab.visible{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0);}
  .fab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(10,24,54,0.35);}
  .fab svg{width:20px; height:20px; display:block;}
  .fab-whatsapp{background:#25D366; opacity:1 !important; pointer-events:auto !important; transform:translateY(0) !important;}
  .fab-whatsapp svg{fill:var(--white);}
  .fab-scroll-top{background:var(--navy-900);}
  .fab-scroll-top svg{stroke:var(--white); color:var(--white);}

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .fab-container{bottom:16px; right:16px; gap:10px;}
    .fab{width:44px; height:44px;}
    .fab svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Lottie decorative animations ---------- */
  .lottie-spark{position:absolute; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;}
  .lottie-hero-deco{width:64px; height:64px;}
  .lottie-inline-ico{width:100%; height:100%;}

  @keyframes sparkle-pulse{
    0%, 100%{opacity:.6; transform:scale(1) rotate(0deg);}
    50%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1.15) rotate(180deg);}
  }
  .sparkle-svg{
    width:100%; height:100%; display:block;
    animation: sparkle-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes hero-float-1{
    0%, 100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-2deg);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-14px) rotate(2deg);}
  }
  @keyframes hero-float-2{
    0%, 100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(2deg);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-18px) rotate(-2deg);}
  }
  @keyframes hero-float-3{
    0%, 100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-16px) rotate(8deg);}
  }
  @keyframes hero-float-4{
    0%, 100%{opacity:.4; transform:translateY(0);}
    50%{opacity:.7; transform:translateY(-10px);}
  }
  .hero-float-1{animation:hero-float-1 5s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .hero-float-2{animation:hero-float-2 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .hero-float-3{animation:hero-float-3 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .hero-float-4{animation:hero-float-4 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale, .reveal-fade, .fade-up, .fade-in, .slide-in-left, .slide-in-right, .stagger-children > *{transition:none; opacity:1; transform:none;}
    .fab{transition:none;}
    .sparkle-svg{animation:none; opacity:.85;}
    .hero-float-1, .hero-float-2, .hero-float-3, .hero-float-4{animation:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */

  /* Tablet / small desktop */
  @media (max-width: 1080px){
    .wrap{padding:0 26px;}
    .hero .wrap{gap:44px;}
    .hero-photo{width:380px; height:290px;}
  }

  /* Nav becomes a slide-down drawer */
  @media (max-width: 900px){
    nav.links{
      position:fixed; top:73px; left:0; right:0;
      flex-direction:column; gap:0;
      background:var(--navy-900);
      border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
      transition:max-height .35s ease;
      z-index:99;
    }
    nav.links.open{max-height:420px; box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);}
    nav.links a{padding:16px 28px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); width:100%;}
    .mobile-cta{display:block; margin:16px 28px; width:calc(100% - 56px); text-align:center;}
    .nav-cta{display:none;}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex;}
  }

  /* Tablet layout adjustments */
  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
    .hero-copy{max-width:600px;}
    .hero-visual{height:300px; margin-top:48px; max-width:520px;}
    .hero-photo{width:100%; height:280px; right:0; top:0; left:0; margin:0 auto;}
    .hero-photo-accent{width:150px; height:120px; bottom:-24px; left:8px;}
    .ring-1{width:260px; height:260px; right:-10px; top:-10px;}
    .ring-2{display:none;}
    .hero-badge{left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); bottom:-60px;}
    .hero-stats{margin-top:80px;}
    .intro-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:32px;}
    .about-quote{font-size:22px;}
    .brand-pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); row-gap:28px;}
    .service-cards{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
    .bento{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));}
    .bento-card{grid-column:span 1;}
    .why-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); row-gap:28px;}
    .program-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));}
    .space-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); max-width:460px; margin:0 auto;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap:36px 24px;}
    .cta-band .wrap{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left;}
  }

  /* Phones */
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
    section{padding:64px 0;}
    .navbar{padding:14px 20px;}
    .logo-text .name{font-size:17px;}
    .logo-text .sub{font-size:9px;}
    .hero{padding:48px 0 100px;}
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(30px,8vw,40px);}
    .hero p.lead{font-size:15.5px;}
    .cta-row{flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch;}
    .cta-row .btn{justify-content:center;}
    .hero-stats{gap:24px 32px; margin-top:76px;}
    .hero-stats .stat b{font-size:22px;}
    .hero-visual{height:240px; margin-top:44px;}
    .hero-photo{height:220px;}
    .hero-photo-accent{width:120px; height:96px; bottom:-20px; left:0;}
    .hero-badge{max-width:88%; padding:14px 16px;}
    .section-head h2{font-size:26px;}
    .about-quote{font-size:19px; padding-left:20px;}
    .brand-pillars{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap:20px 14px; margin-top:40px; padding-top:32px;}
    .pillar{flex-direction:column; text-align:center; gap:10px; padding:8px;}
    .pillar img{width:48px; height:48px;}
    .service-card{padding:28px 22px;}
    .bento{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:14px;}
    .why-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:24px 12px;}
    .program-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:16px;}
    .space-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
    .cta-band{padding:64px 0;}
    .cta-band h2{font-size:24px;}
    .cta-actions{width:100%; flex-direction:column;}
    .cta-actions .btn{justify-content:center;}
    footer{padding-top:56px;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:32px;}
    .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;}
  }

  /* Small phones */
  @media (max-width: 380px){
    .wrap{padding:0 16px;}
    .hero h1{font-size:26px;}
    .why-strip{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap:20px 10px;}
    .brand-pillars{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
    .pillar{flex-direction:row; text-align:left;}
  }

/* ---------- Multi-page nav active state ---------- */
nav.links a.active{color:var(--gold-300);}
nav.links a.active::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-4px;
  height:2px; background:var(--gold-500); border-radius:2px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  nav.links a.active::after{display:none;}
  nav.links a.active{color:var(--gold-300); background:rgba(238,205,140,0.06);}
}

/* ---------- Click-to-connect chips ---------- */
.connect-row{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:28px;}
.connect-chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:13px 22px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color:var(--white); font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.connect-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); background:rgba(238,205,140,0.12); border-color:rgba(238,205,140,0.4);}
.connect-chip svg{flex-shrink:0;}
.connect-chip-light{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(10,24,54,0.08);
}
.connect-chip-light:hover{background:var(--gold-100); border-color:var(--gold-300);}

.contact-item a{color:inherit; transition:color .2s ease;}
.contact-item a:hover{color:var(--gold-300);}
footer ul a.tel-link, footer ul a.mail-link{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);}

/* ---------- Page hero (interior pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  background:radial-gradient(120% 160% at 85% 0%, #17306a 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color:var(--white); padding:170px 0 90px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative; z-index:2;}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,54px); font-weight:500; margin-top:18px;}
.page-hero p{margin-top:18px; font-size:16.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width:560px; line-height:1.7;}
.breadcrumb{font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top:2px;}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold-300);}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:nowrap; gap:60px; align-items:flex-start;}
.contact-grid > *{flex:1 1 0%; min-width:0; max-width:100%;}
.contact-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:36px; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.05);
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.contact-method{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
  padding:20px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-method:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.contact-method .ico{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--gold-100); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.contact-method h4{font-size:15.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:4px;}
.contact-method a, .contact-method span.value{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); display:block;}
.contact-method a{transition:color .2s ease;}
.contact-method a:hover{color:var(--gold-500);}
.map-embed{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; height:100%; min-height:380px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.05);
}
.map-embed iframe{width:100%; height:100%; min-height:380px; border:0; display:block;}

/* ---------- Book Consultation page ---------- */
.consult-wrap{
  display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:nowrap;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  width:100%; box-sizing:border-box;
}
.consult-side{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  color:var(--white); padding:52px 44px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
  flex:0 1 42%; min-width:0; box-sizing:border-box;
}
.consult-side h3{color:var(--white); font-size:26px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:16px;}
.consult-side p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7;}
.consult-steps{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:32px 0 0; display:grid; gap:20px;}
.consult-steps li{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);}
.consult-steps .step-num{
  width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(238,205,140,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(238,205,140,0.4);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-300);
}
.consult-form-col{flex:1 1 58%; min-width:0; box-sizing:border-box;}
.consult-form{
  background:var(--white); padding:52px 44px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px;
  min-width:0; box-sizing:border-box;
}
.form-row{display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; min-width:0;}
.form-row .field{flex:1 1 200px; min-width:0;}
.field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; min-width:0;}
.field label{font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-800);}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%; min-width:0; box-sizing:border-box;
  padding:13px 16px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--cream); transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--gold-500); background:var(--white);
}
.field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:100px; font-family:inherit;}
.consult-form .btn{width:100%; justify-content:center; padding:15px 28px; font-size:15px; margin-top:6px;}
.form-note{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-align:center; margin-top:-6px;}
.form-success{
  display:none; text-align:center; padding:40px 20px;
}
.form-success.show{display:block;}
.form-success .ico{
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 18px;
  background:var(--gold-100); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.form-success h3{font-size:22px; margin-bottom:10px;}
.form-success p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6;}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .contact-grid{flex-direction:column; gap:36px;}
  .consult-wrap{flex-direction:column; border-radius:20px; overflow:visible;}
  .consult-side, .consult-form-col{flex:1 1 auto;}
  .consult-side{padding:36px 28px; justify-content:flex-start;}
  .consult-side h3{font-size:22px;}
  .consult-steps{gap:16px; margin-top:24px;}
  .promo-card{height:340px;}
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .consult-form{
    padding:32px 20px !important;
    gap:0 !important;
  }
  .consult-form > #consultFormWrap > * + *{ margin-top:16px; }
  .consult-form h3{ margin-top:8px !important; margin-bottom:0 !important; font-size:20px !important; }
  .consult-form .form-row{ display:block; }
  .consult-form .form-row + .form-row,
  .consult-form .form-row + .field{ margin-top:16px; }
  .consult-form .form-row .field{ display:block; }
  .consult-form .form-row .field + .field{ margin-top:16px; }
  .consult-form .field{ display:block; }
  .consult-form .field + .field,
  .consult-form .field + .form-row{ margin-top:16px; }
  .consult-form label{
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-size:12.5px;
    line-height:1.3;
  }
  .consult-form input,
  .consult-form select,
  .consult-form textarea{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    margin:0;
    padding:13px 14px;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.4;
  }
  .consult-form textarea{ min-height:110px; }
  .consult-form .btn{ margin-top:20px; }
  .form-note{ margin-top:10px !important; font-size:12.5px; }
  .form-success{ padding:30px 16px; }
  .form-success .ico{ width:56px; height:56px; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .form-success h3{ font-size:20px; }
  .form-success p{ font-size:14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .page-hero{padding:140px 0 64px;}
  .consult-form, .consult-side{padding:26px 18px;}
  .consult-form > #consultFormWrap > * + *{ margin-top:14px; }
  .consult-form .form-row .field + .field,
  .consult-form .form-row + .form-row,
  .consult-form .form-row + .field,
  .consult-form .field + .field,
  .consult-form .field + .form-row{ margin-top:14px; }
  .consult-form input,
  .consult-form select,
  .consult-form textarea{ padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; }
  .consult-form .btn{ margin-top:18px; }
  .consult-side h3{font-size:20px;}
  .consult-steps{gap:14px;}
  .consult-steps li{font-size:13.5px; gap:12px;}
  .step-num{width:26px; height:26px; font-size:12px;}
  .connect-row{gap:10px; margin-top:22px;}
  .connect-chip{padding:11px 18px; font-size:13px;}
  .contact-card{padding:26px 22px;}
  .promo-card{height:280px;}
}

/* ---------- Contact page promo card fix ---------- */
.promo-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  height:460px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); box-sizing:border-box;
}
.promo-card img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0;
  display:block;
}
.promo-card .promo-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,24,54,0.15), rgba(10,24,54,0.94));
}
.promo-card .promo-content{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:40px; color:var(--white); box-sizing:border-box;
}

/* ---------- Why-strip on dark backgrounds ---------- */
.why-strip.on-dark{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);}
.why-strip.on-dark .why-item span{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);}

/* ---------- Blog listing ---------- */
.blog-section{padding:110px 0; background:var(--white);}
.blog-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:28px;}
.blog-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,24,54,0.06);
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent;}
.blog-card-img{height:220px; overflow:hidden;}
.blog-card-img img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s ease;}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.blog-card-body{padding:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
.blog-meta{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:14px; gap:12px;}
.blog-tag{
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--navy-900); background:var(--gold-100); padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px;
}
.blog-date{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); white-space:nowrap;}
.blog-card h3{font-size:18px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.35;}
.blog-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:18px; flex:1;}
.blog-read-more{font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold-500); letter-spacing:0.01em; transition:color .2s ease;}
.blog-read-more:hover{color:var(--navy-900);}

/* ---------- Article page ---------- */
.article-section{padding:110px 0; background:var(--cream);}
.article-layout{max-width:800px; margin:0 auto;}
.article-featured{border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; height:380px; margin-bottom:40px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.article-featured img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.article-body{}
.article-meta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:28px;}
.article-tag{
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--navy-900); background:var(--gold-100); padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px;
}
.article-date{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.article-body h2{
  font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-900);
  margin-top:44px; margin-bottom:18px; line-height:1.25;
}
.article-body p{font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:22px;}
.article-body h2:first-of-type{margin-top:0;}
.article-back{margin-top:40px;}

@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px;}
}
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));}
  .blog-card-img{height:200px;}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-card-img{height:220px;}
  .article-featured{height:240px; margin-bottom:28px;}
  .article-body h2{font-size:22px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .article-body p{font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:18px;}
}