/* ==========================================================================
   SWISS QUANTUM FINANCE — Design System
   Palette driven by the seal: deep black, brushed gold, warm ivory.
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --ink:#0B0B0D;
  --ink-2:#14141A;
  --ink-3:#1E1E26;
  --ink-line:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --ink-line-2:rgba(255,255,255,.14);

  --ivory:#F5F1E8;
  --ivory-2:#EBE5D4;
  --ivory-3:#DDD4BD;
  --ivory-line:rgba(11,11,13,.1);

  --gold:#C9A24B;
  --gold-2:#A8852F;
  --gold-3:#E4CC8C;
  --gold-deep:#8A6A22;

  --accent:#6B2B1C;  /* deep garnet — Swiss accent */

  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond', 'EB Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:'Inter Tight', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --mono:'JetBrains Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

  --max:1360px;
  --pad:48px;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  background:var(--ivory);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.55;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Subtle grain overlay on dark surfaces */
.grain::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.35;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.96 0 0 0 0 0.93 0 0 0 0 0.87 0 0 0 0.07 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  z-index:1;
}

a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%; display:block}
button{font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; color:inherit}

.display{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  line-height:1.02;
}
.italic{font-style:italic; font-family:var(--serif);}
.mono{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.container{max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--pad);}
@media(max-width:768px){ :root{--pad:24px;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.bar{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:10px 0;
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-align:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  position:relative;
  z-index:60;
}
.bar .gold{color:var(--gold-3);}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  background:rgba(245,241,232,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
  transition:background .35s;
}
.nav-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:20px; padding-bottom:20px;
  transition:padding .35s;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-inner{padding-top:14px; padding-bottom:14px;}

.brand{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
}
.brand img{
  width:64px; height:64px;
  transition:width .35s, height .35s;
}
.nav.scrolled .brand img{width:54px; height:54px;}
.foot-brand .brand img{ width:72px !important; height:72px !important; }
.mobile-menu-head img{ width:56px !important; height:56px !important; }
.brand-text{display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.05;}
.brand-text .t1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:500;
}
.brand-text .t2{
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.38em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-top:3px;
}

.nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;}
.nav-links a{
  padding:10px 18px;
  font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:400;
  position:relative;
  transition:color .2s;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:18px; right:18px; bottom:4px;
  height:1px; background:var(--gold-2);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-2);}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold-2);}

/* Services dropdown */
.nav-item.has-dropdown{ position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; }
.nav-dropdown{
  position:absolute;
  /* Drop from the nav bar bottom, not just below the link text.
     20px = .nav-inner padding-bottom (14px when scrolled, handled below). */
  top:calc(100% + 20px);
  left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%, 4px);
  min-width:232px;
  padding:12px 0 10px;
  margin-top:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  border-top:1px solid var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(11,11,13,.45);
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
  z-index:60;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-item.has-dropdown .nav-dropdown{
  top:calc(100% + 14px);
}
.nav-dropdown::before{
  /* invisible bridge so cursor can cross the gap without closing */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-24px; left:0; right:0; height:24px;
}
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item.has-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown{
  opacity:1;
  pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translate(-50%, 0);
}
.nav-dropdown a{
  display:block !important;
  padding:9px 22px !important;
  font-size:.82rem !important;
  letter-spacing:.01em !important;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.82) !important;
  font-family:var(--sans) !important;
  font-weight:300 !important;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .16s, color .16s;
}
.nav-dropdown a::after{ display:none !important; }
.nav-dropdown a:hover{
  color:var(--gold-3) !important;
  background:rgba(201,162,75,.06);
}
.nav-dropdown-sep{
  display:block;
  height:1px;
  margin:8px 22px;
  background:rgba(245,241,232,.12);
}
.nav-dropdown-all{
  font-family:var(--mono) !important;
  font-size:.68rem !important;
  letter-spacing:.16em !important;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-3) !important;
  font-weight:500 !important;
  padding-top:6px !important;
  padding-bottom:6px !important;
}

.nav-cta{
  margin-left:18px;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory) !important;
  padding:12px 22px !important;
  font-size:.78rem !important;
  letter-spacing:.12em !important;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500;
  transition:background .25s;
}
.nav-cta::after{display:none !important;}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-2);}

.lang-toggle{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-left:14px; margin-right:4px;
  min-width:38px; height:32px;
  padding:0 10px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-color:rgba(11,11,13,.18);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s var(--ease);
}
.lang-toggle:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--ivory); border-color:var(--ink); }
.dark .lang-toggle{ color:var(--ivory); border-color:rgba(245,241,232,.2); }
.dark .lang-toggle:hover{ background:var(--ivory); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ivory); }
.mobile-menu .lang-toggle{
  align-self:flex-start; margin-left:0; margin-top:24px;
  color:var(--ivory); border-color:rgba(245,241,232,.25);
  height:38px; min-width:48px; font-size:.78rem;
}
.mobile-menu .lang-toggle:hover{ background:var(--ivory); color:var(--ink); }

.menu-toggle{
  display:none;
  font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500;
  padding:8px 10px;
}
.menu-toggle span:first-child{
  display:inline-block;
  width:20px; height:1px; background:var(--ink);
  margin-right:10px; vertical-align:middle;
  box-shadow:0 -6px 0 var(--ink), 0 6px 0 var(--ink);
}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex; align-items:center;}
}

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:100;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  transform:translateY(-100%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  padding:24px var(--pad);
}
.mobile-menu.open{transform:translateY(0);}
.mobile-menu-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-bottom:60px;}
.mobile-menu-close{
  font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ivory);
}
.mobile-menu nav{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; flex:1; justify-content:center;}
.mobile-menu nav a{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:2.2rem;
  color:var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.mobile-menu nav a.current{color:var(--gold-3);}
.mobile-subnav{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  padding-left:22px;
  margin:-8px 0 0;
  border-left:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.28);
}
.mobile-subnav a{
  font-family:var(--sans) !important;
  font-size:1rem !important;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.75) !important;
  padding-left:2px;
}
.mobile-menu-foot{font-size:.74rem; color:rgba(245,241,232,.55); letter-spacing:.08em;}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:16px 28px;
  font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500;
  transition:all .25s var(--ease);
  cursor:pointer; border:none;
  font-family:var(--sans);
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink); color:var(--ivory);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gold-2); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold-2); color:var(--ink);}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-3); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1px solid var(--ink);}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--ivory);}
.btn-ghost-light{background:transparent; color:var(--ivory); border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.3);}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{background:var(--ivory); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ivory);}
.btn svg{width:14px; height:14px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION FURNITURE
   ========================================================================== */
section{padding:130px 0; position:relative;}
@media(max-width:768px){ section{padding:80px 0;} }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  margin-bottom:32px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:""; width:32px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-2);}
.dark .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-3);}
.dark .eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold-3);}

.sec-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height:1.04;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-weight:400;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-bottom:28px;
  max-width:920px;
}
.dark .sec-title{color:var(--ivory);}
.sec-title em{font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-2); font-weight:400;}
.dark .sec-title em{color:var(--gold-3);}

.sec-lede{
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.72);
  max-width:640px;
  font-weight:300;
}
.dark .sec-lede{color:rgba(245,241,232,.78);}

.num-label{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:32px;
  color:var(--gold-2);
}
.num-label .num{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:300; font-style:italic;}
.num-label .dash{width:40px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-2); align-self:center;}
.num-label .txt{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.dark .num-label{color:var(--gold-3);}
.dark .num-label .dash{background:var(--gold-3);}

/* ==========================================================================
   SURFACES
   ========================================================================== */
.dark{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.dark.grain::before{z-index:1;}
.dark > .container{position:relative; z-index:2;}

.cream{background:var(--ivory); color:var(--ink);}
.cream-2{background:var(--ivory-2); color:var(--ink);}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO (home)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:100px 0 60px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:92vh;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-bg::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-6%;
  background:var(--hero-img, url("hero-alps.jpg")) center/cover no-repeat;
  filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.05) brightness(.78);
  transform-origin:60% 50%;
  animation:heroKenBurns 38s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change:transform;
}
.hero-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, var(--ink) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.92) 22%, rgba(11,11,13,.55) 48%, rgba(11,11,13,.35) 72%, rgba(11,11,13,.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,13,.45) 0%, transparent 18%, transparent 60%, var(--ink) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 22%, rgba(201,162,75,.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 82%, rgba(107,43,28,.18), transparent 60%);
}
@keyframes heroKenBurns{
  0%   { transform:scale(1) translate3d(0,0,0); }
  100% { transform:scale(1.12) translate3d(-1.5%, -1%, 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-bg::before{ animation:none; transform:scale(1.04); }
}
.hero-grid-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--ink-line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:92px 92px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, black 5%, transparent 65%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, black 5%, transparent 65%);
  opacity:.22;
  z-index:1;
}
.hero-seal{
  position:absolute;
  right:-120px;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:640px;
  max-width:55%;
  opacity:.14;
  pointer-events:none;
  filter:grayscale(.2);
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .hero-seal{width:480px; right:-180px; opacity:.09;} }

.hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:3;}
.hero-meta{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:60px;
  padding-bottom:20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
}
.hero-meta .left{display:flex; gap:32px; color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);}
.hero-meta .right{color:var(--gold-3);}

.hero h1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7.4rem);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
  font-weight:400;
  margin-bottom:40px;
  max-width:1100px;
}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-3); font-weight:300;}
.hero h1 .light{font-weight:300; color:rgba(245,241,232,.85);}

.hero-body{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:end;
}
@media(max-width:980px){ .hero-body{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;} }

.hero-lede{
  font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.78);
  font-weight:300;
  max-width:460px;
}
.hero-lede strong{color:var(--ivory); font-weight:500;}

.hero-actions{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:8px;}

/* Stats strip */
.hero-stats{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  margin-top:80px; padding-top:28px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:40px;
}
@media(max-width:820px){ .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:30px;} }
.stat .n{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:2.6rem;
  font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--ivory);
}
.stat .n .s{color:var(--gold-3);}
.stat .l{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.5);
  margin-top:6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HEADER (inner pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-head{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:150px 0 100px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.page-head .hero-bg, .page-head .hero-grid-bg{position:absolute; inset:0;}
.page-head .hero-grid-bg{opacity:.35;}
.page-head .container{position:relative; z-index:3;}

.page-head .crumb{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.page-head .crumb a:hover{color:var(--gold-3);}
.page-head .crumb .sep{color:var(--gold-2);}

.page-head h1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 5.8rem);
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
  font-weight:400;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  max-width:1000px;
}
.page-head h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-3); font-weight:300;}
.page-head .lede{
  font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.78);
  max-width:620px;
  font-weight:300;
}

.page-head-seal{ display:none; }

/* Service page heroes: shift pillar subject to the right, lighten overlay so image reads through */
.page-head.is-service{ padding:170px 0 110px; }
.page-head.is-service .hero-bg::before{
  inset:0;
  background:var(--hero-img, url("hero-alps.jpg")) right center / cover no-repeat;
  filter:saturate(1) contrast(1.05) brightness(1);
  animation:none;
  transform:none;
}
.page-head.is-service .hero-bg::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(11,11,13,.94) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.86) 30%, rgba(11,11,13,.55) 52%, rgba(11,11,13,.18) 72%, rgba(11,11,13,.15) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,13,.3) 0%, transparent 22%, transparent 68%, var(--ink) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 32%, rgba(201,162,75,.14), transparent 60%);
}
.page-head.is-service .hero-grid-bg{ opacity:.18; }
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .page-head.is-service .hero-bg::before{ background-position: 70% center; }
  .page-head.is-service .hero-bg::after{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,13,.78) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.55) 40%, rgba(11,11,13,.7) 75%, var(--ink) 100%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ON SCROLL
   ========================================================================== */
[data-reveal]{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(24px);
  transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);
}
[data-reveal].in{opacity:1; transform:none;}
[data-reveal][data-delay="1"]{transition-delay:.08s;}
[data-reveal][data-delay="2"]{transition-delay:.16s;}
[data-reveal][data-delay="3"]{transition-delay:.24s;}
[data-reveal][data-delay="4"]{transition-delay:.32s;}
[data-reveal][data-delay="5"]{transition-delay:.4s;}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLARS / SERVICE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap:1px;
  margin-top:70px;
  background:var(--ivory-line);
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
}
@media(max-width:820px){ .pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;} }

.svc-overview-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:start;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .svc-overview-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:48px;
  }
}
.pillar{
  background:var(--ivory);
  padding:44px 40px;
  position:relative;
  transition:background .35s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
  min-height:300px;
}
.pillar:hover{background:var(--ivory-2);}
.pillar-num{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.pillar h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.8rem;
  line-height:1.15;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.pillar h3 em{color:var(--gold-2); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;}
.pillar p{
  font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.7);
  font-weight:300;
  flex:1;
}
.pillar .link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:500;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-2);
  padding-bottom:4px;
  align-self:flex-start;
  transition:all .25s;
}
.pillar .link:hover{color:var(--gold-2); gap:12px;}
.pillar .link svg{width:12px; height:12px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   TWO-COLUMN PROSE WITH PULL
   ========================================================================== */
.two-col{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap:90px;
  align-items:start;
  margin-top:60px;
}
@media(max-width:980px){ .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:50px;} }
.two-col p{
  font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.78);
  margin-bottom:22px;
  font-weight:300;
}
.dark .two-col p{color:rgba(245,241,232,.78);}
.pull{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1.35;
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:24px 0 24px 32px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold-2);
  margin:32px 0;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:-.005em;
  font-style:italic;
}
.dark .pull{color:var(--ivory); border-color:var(--gold-3);}

.sidecard{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:44px 40px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.sidecard::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px;
  width:200px; height:200px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,75,.22), transparent 65%);
}
.sidecard .k{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-3); margin-bottom:20px; display:block;}
.sidecard h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1.2; font-weight:400; margin-bottom:18px; letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.sidecard p{font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.65; color:rgba(245,241,232,.72); font-weight:300;}
.sidecard ul{list-style:none; margin-top:22px;}
.sidecard ul li{
  font-size:.9rem; padding:8px 0 8px 22px; position:relative;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.82); font-weight:300;
}
.sidecard ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:16px;
  width:10px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL ROWS
   ========================================================================== */
.svc-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1.2fr 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap:40px;
  padding:48px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  align-items:start;
}
.svc-row:first-of-type{border-top:1px solid var(--ink-line);}
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .svc-row{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr; gap:28px;}
  .svc-row .col-c, .svc-row .col-d{grid-column:1/-1; padding-left:108px;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .svc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:36px 0;}
  .svc-row .col-c, .svc-row .col-d{padding-left:0;}
}
.svc-row .n{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:3rem;
  color:var(--gold-3); font-weight:300;
  line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.03em;
  font-style:italic;
}
.svc-row h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:2rem; line-height:1.1;
  font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.svc-row h3 em{color:var(--gold-3); font-style:italic; font-weight:300;}
.svc-row .sub{font-size:.86rem; color:rgba(245,241,232,.55); font-weight:300; line-height:1.55;}
.svc-row .key{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-3); margin-bottom:14px; font-weight:500;
}
.svc-row ul{list-style:none;}
.svc-row ul li{
  font-size:.9rem; color:rgba(245,241,232,.78);
  padding:6px 0 6px 18px; position:relative;
  font-weight:300; line-height:1.55;
}
.svc-row ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:14px;
  width:8px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-3);
}
.svc-row .v{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.5;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
footer{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,13,.92) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.96) 60%, var(--ink) 100%),
    url("footer-alps.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:100px 0 32px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
footer::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%, rgba(201,162,75,.10), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
footer > .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

.foot-seal{
  position:absolute;
  right:-80px; bottom:-80px;
  width:420px; height:420px;
  opacity:.045;
  filter:grayscale(100%) brightness(1.4);
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
  z-index:0;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .foot-seal{ width:300px; height:300px; right:-60px; bottom:-60px; opacity:.06; }
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .foot-seal{ width:220px; height:220px; right:-50px; bottom:-50px; }
}
.foot-top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  padding-bottom:60px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px;} }
@media(max-width:520px){ .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

.foot-brand{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px;}
.foot-brand .brand-text .t1{color:var(--ivory);}
.foot-brand p{font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.65; color:rgba(245,241,232,.62); font-weight:300; max-width:360px;}

.foot-col h5{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-3); font-weight:500; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.foot-col ul{list-style:none;}
.foot-col li{margin-bottom:12px;}
.foot-col a{font-size:.92rem; color:rgba(245,241,232,.72); transition:color .2s;}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-3);}

.foot-bottom{
  padding-top:32px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px;
  font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(245,241,232,.5);
  font-family:var(--mono);
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.foot-bottom .legal{display:flex; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.foot-bottom a{transition:color .2s;}
.foot-bottom a:hover{color:var(--gold-3);}

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.divider{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; justify-content:center;
  margin:60px 0;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
}
.divider::before, .divider::after{
  content:""; flex:1; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-2), transparent);
}
.divider-mark{font-size:1.2rem;}

/* Marquee for ticker-style facts */
.marquee{
  background:var(--ink-2);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:24px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; gap:60px;
  animation:marq 50s linear infinite;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
@keyframes marq{from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.marquee-item{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.1rem;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.7);
}
.marquee-item em{font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-3);}
.marquee-item .dot{width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-2);}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS — index polish
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-toolbar{
  display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
  margin:36px 0 8px;
  padding-bottom:24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
}
.insights-toolbar .chip{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line); border-radius:999px;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.7); cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s var(--ease);
}
.insights-toolbar .chip:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); }
.insights-toolbar .chip.is-active{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--ivory); border-color:var(--ink); }
.insights-toolbar .count{
  margin-left:auto;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(11,11,13,.5);
}

.featured-article{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;
  gap:0;
  margin-top:40px;
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.featured-article:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(11,11,13,.18); }
@media(max-width:900px){ .featured-article{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
.featured-article .text{ padding:56px 52px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.featured-article .visual{
  position:relative; min-height:380px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);
}
.featured-article .visual img.bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.featured-article:hover .visual img.bg{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.featured-article .visual::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(11,11,13,.85) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.featured-article .visual .v-meta{
  position:absolute; top:24px; left:24px; z-index:2;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-3);
  background:rgba(11,11,13,.55);
  padding:8px 14px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.featured-article .visual .v-quote{
  position:absolute; bottom:28px; left:28px; right:28px; z-index:2;
  color:var(--ivory); font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.4;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.article-card{
  background:var(--ivory);
  padding:40px 34px 32px;
  min-height:340px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;
  position:relative;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.article-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:var(--gold-2);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.article-card:hover{ background:var(--ivory-2); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.article-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.article-card .meta-row{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.article-card .cat{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-2);
  padding:5px 10px; border:1px solid rgba(168,133,47,.3);
}
.article-card .date{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.5);
}
.article-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.45rem; line-height:1.2;
  font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-.01em; color:var(--ink);
}
.article-card h3 em{ color:var(--gold-2); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; }
.article-card p{
  font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.7); font-weight:300;
  flex:1;
}
.article-card .read-row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ivory-line);
}
.article-card .read-row .read-time{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(11,11,13,.45);
}
.article-card .link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink); font-weight:500;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-2);
  padding-bottom:3px;
  transition:all .25s;
}
.article-card .link:hover{ color:var(--gold-2); gap:12px; }
.article-card .link svg{ width:12px; height:12px; }

.insights-grid{
  margin-top:40px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px;
  background:var(--ivory-3); border:1px solid var(--ivory-3);
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .insights-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media(max-width:600px){ .insights-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE — single piece template
   ========================================================================== */
.article-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:78vh;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  padding:160px 0 70px;
  color:var(--ivory);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);
}
.article-hero .bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  filter:saturate(.9) brightness(.7);
  animation:heroKenBurns 50s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.article-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,13,.4) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(11,11,13,.55) 65%, var(--ink) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,11,13,.78) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.45) 50%, rgba(11,11,13,.18) 100%);
}
.article-hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.article-hero .crumb{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.article-hero .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--gold-3); }
.article-hero .crumb .sep{ color:var(--gold-2); }
.article-hero .cat-row{
  display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.article-hero .cat-row .cat{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-3);
  padding:7px 14px; border:1px solid rgba(228,204,140,.4);
}
.article-hero .cat-row .date{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.14em;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);
}
.article-hero h1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.025em;
  font-weight:400;
  margin-bottom:32px;
  max-width:1100px;
}
.article-hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-3); font-weight:300; }
.article-hero .deck{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1.5;
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.85);
  font-weight:300;
  max-width:740px;
}
.article-byline{
  background:var(--ink-2);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:28px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
.article-byline .container{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px;
}
.article-byline .author{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
}
.article-byline .avatar{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold-deep));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.article-byline .author-text{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.3;
}
.article-byline .author-name{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1rem; color:var(--ivory);
}
.article-byline .author-role{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(245,241,232,.55); margin-top:3px;
}
.article-byline .stats{
  display:flex; gap:28px; align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(245,241,232,.55);
}
.article-byline .stats span strong{ color:var(--gold-3); font-weight:500; }

.article-body{
  background:var(--ivory);
  padding:90px 0 110px;
}
.article-body .col{
  max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;
  font-size:1.12rem; line-height:1.78;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.85);
  font-weight:300;
  font-family:var(--sans);
}
.article-body .col > * + *{ margin-top:1.4em; }
.article-body .col h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  font-weight:400;
  margin-top:2.4em;
  color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:18px;
}
.article-body .col h2 em{ color:var(--gold-2); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; }
.article-body .col h2 .h-num{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:var(--gold-2); text-transform:uppercase;
  padding-top:.4em;
}
.article-body .col h3{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.5rem;
  line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-weight:500; margin-top:2em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.article-body .col p strong{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
.article-body .col p em{ color:var(--gold-2); font-style:italic; }
.article-body .col p a{
  color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-2);
  padding-bottom:1px; transition:color .2s;
}
.article-body .col p a:hover{ color:var(--gold-2); }
.article-body .col blockquote{
  margin:2.4em 0;
  padding:0 0 0 28px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold-2);
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.7rem; line-height:1.4;
  font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
  color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-.005em;
}
.article-body .col ol, .article-body .col ul{
  list-style:none; counter-reset:numlist;
}
.article-body .col ol > li, .article-body .col ul > li{
  position:relative; padding:8px 0 8px 36px;
  margin-top:6px;
}
.article-body .col ol > li::before{
  counter-increment:numlist;
  content:counter(numlist, decimal-leading-zero);
  position:absolute; left:0; top:10px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--gold-2); letter-spacing:.05em;
  font-weight:500;
}
.article-body .col ul > li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:21px;
  width:18px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-2);
}
.article-body .col .lead{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1.45;
  color:var(--ink); font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:-.005em;
  font-style:italic;
}

.article-related{
  background:var(--cream);
  background:var(--ivory-2);
  padding:90px 0;
}
.article-related h3{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:2rem; line-height:1.2;
  font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  margin-bottom:32px; color:var(--ink);
}

.article-cta{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--ivory);
  padding:90px 0;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.article-cta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(201,162,75,.16), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.article-cta > .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:720px; }
.article-cta h3{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height:1.2; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.article-cta h3 em{ color:var(--gold-3); font-style:italic; font-weight:300; }
.article-cta p{
  color:rgba(245,241,232,.78); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.6;
  font-weight:300; margin-bottom:32px; max-width:540px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIRM INTRO — home "The firm" section polish
   ========================================================================== */
.firm-intro{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.firm-intro > .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* Oversized italic chapter mark, sitting behind the section as a watermark */
.firm-intro .chapter-mark{
  position:absolute;
  top:60px;
  right:6%;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(14rem, 26vw, 26rem);
  line-height:.82;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
  opacity:.07;
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
  letter-spacing:-.05em;
  z-index:1;
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .firm-intro .chapter-mark{ display:none; } }

/* Editorial drop cap on the first paragraph of the prose column */
.firm-intro .two-col > div > p:first-of-type::first-letter{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:4.6rem;
  line-height:.82;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  float:left;
  padding:10px 14px 0 0;
  margin-top:2px;
}

/* Elevated pullquote: larger serif, hanging indent, oversized opening quote */
.firm-intro .pull{
  position:relative;
  font-size:1.85rem;
  line-height:1.28;
  padding:40px 0 30px 56px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--gold-2);
  margin:48px 0 44px;
  color:rgba(11,11,13,.88);
}
.firm-intro .pull::before{
  content:"\201C";
  position:absolute;
  top:-22px;
  left:14px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:7rem;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--gold-3);
  pointer-events:none;
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .firm-intro .two-col > div > p:first-of-type::first-letter{
    font-size:3.6rem; padding:6px 10px 0 0;
  }
  .firm-intro .pull{ font-size:1.4rem; padding:28px 0 22px 38px; }
  .firm-intro .pull::before{ font-size:5rem; left:8px; top:-14px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIRM INTRO — sidecard "Our philosophy" polish
   Gold hairline inset frame, seal watermark, monogram signature,
   interior divider above values list.
   ========================================================================== */
.firm-intro .sidecard{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-2) 100%);
  padding:54px 46px 68px;
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px -30px rgba(201,162,75,.14),
    0 8px 24px -8px rgba(11,11,13,.25);
}

/* Strengthened radial glow (override base) */
.firm-intro .sidecard::before{
  width:300px; height:300px;
  top:-90px; right:-90px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,75,.28), transparent 65%);
  z-index:1;
}

/* Gold hairline inset frame — the "certificate" signature */
.firm-intro .sidecard::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:14px; right:14px; bottom:14px; left:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.28);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:3;
}

/* Faint seal watermark, bleeding off the bottom-right */
.firm-intro .sidecard .sidecard-seal{
  position:absolute;
  right:-60px; bottom:-60px;
  width:280px; height:280px;
  opacity:.06;
  filter:grayscale(100%);
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
  z-index:0;
}

/* Content stays above watermark/glow, below the frame */
.firm-intro .sidecard > *:not(.sidecard-seal):not(.sidecard-sig){
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Italic serif monogram — signature mark, bottom-right */
.firm-intro .sidecard .sidecard-sig{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:26px; right:32px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--gold-3);
  opacity:.55;
  z-index:4;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Gold hairline divider above the values list */
.firm-intro .sidecard ul{
  margin-top:32px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.22);
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .firm-intro .sidecard{ padding:44px 32px 56px; }
  .firm-intro .sidecard::after{ top:10px; right:10px; bottom:10px; left:10px; }
  .firm-intro .sidecard .sidecard-seal{ width:200px; height:200px; right:-40px; bottom:-40px; }
  .firm-intro .sidecard .sidecard-sig{ bottom:20px; right:22px; font-size:1rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PILLARS — home "Four pillars" section polish
   ========================================================================== */
.services-pillars{ position:relative; }
.services-pillars > .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* "II" chapter mark — dark variant in gold-3 */
.services-pillars .chapter-mark--ii{
  position:absolute;
  top:60px;
  right:5%;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(14rem, 26vw, 26rem);
  line-height:.82;
  color:var(--gold-3);
  opacity:.05;
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
  letter-spacing:-.05em;
  z-index:1;
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .services-pillars .chapter-mark--ii{ display:none; } }

/* Asymmetric header: headline left, lede right */
.services-pillars .services-head{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.services-pillars .services-head .sec-title{ margin-bottom:0; }
.services-pillars .services-head .sec-lede{ margin:0; padding-bottom:14px; }
@media(max-width:980px){
  .services-pillars .services-head{
    grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; align-items:start;
  }
  .services-pillars .services-head .sec-lede{ padding-bottom:0; }
}

/* Pillar cards: diagonal gradient, deeper surface, hover lift */
.services-pillars .pillar{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink-3) 100%);
  padding:48px 44px 36px;
  min-height:360px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .35s;
}
.services-pillars .pillar:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink-3) 60%, #1a1a22 100%);
}

/* Gold top-edge rule, draws in on hover */
.services-pillars .pillar::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold-3));
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
  z-index:5;
}
.services-pillars .pillar:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }

/* Oversized italic numeral watermark, bottom-right */
.services-pillars .pillar::after{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-28px;
  right:-6px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:11rem;
  line-height:.85;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
  opacity:.09;
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  z-index:0;
}
.services-pillars .pillar:nth-child(1)::after{ content:"i"; }
.services-pillars .pillar:nth-child(2)::after{ content:"ii"; }
.services-pillars .pillar:nth-child(3)::after{ content:"iii"; font-size:9.5rem; right:4px; }
.services-pillars .pillar:nth-child(4)::after{ content:"iv"; font-size:10rem; }

/* Gold L-shaped corner brackets (Swiss/technical precision cue) */
.services-pillars .pillar .corners{
  position:absolute;
  inset:14px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:3;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) top left / 14px 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) top left / 1px 14px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) top right / 14px 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) top right / 1px 14px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) bottom left / 14px 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) bottom left / 1px 14px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) bottom right / 14px 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold-2), var(--gold-2)) bottom right / 1px 14px no-repeat;
  opacity:.45;
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), inset .35s var(--ease);
}
.services-pillars .pillar:hover .corners{ opacity:.85; inset:10px; }

/* Content sits above watermark/corners, below top-edge rule */
.services-pillars .pillar > .pillar-num,
.services-pillars .pillar > h3,
.services-pillars .pillar > p,
.services-pillars .pillar > .link{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Give the numeral label more presence */
.services-pillars .pillar .pillar-num{
  font-size:1.3rem;
  color:var(--gold-3);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

/* Interior hairline divider above the link footer */
.services-pillars .pillar .link{
  align-self:stretch;
  margin-top:auto;
  padding:18px 0 10px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(201,162,75,.2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold-3);
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .services-pillars .pillar{ padding:40px 32px 32px; min-height:300px; }
  .services-pillars .pillar::after{ font-size:9rem; }
  .services-pillars .pillar .corners{ inset:10px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PILLARS — per-card background imagery
   Image is grayscale + dark tinted, under a 135° ink-to-ink-2 gradient so
   typography always reads clearly. Hover lifts the veil slightly.
   ========================================================================== */
.services-pillars .pillar .pillar-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  opacity:1;
  filter:brightness(.82) contrast(1.08) saturate(.88);
  transform:scale(1.04);
  transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease), filter .55s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
  user-select:none;
  z-index:0;
}

/* Base pillar surface — used under the image for legacy browsers */
.services-pillars .pillar{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink-3) 100%);
}

/* Readability veil — dedicated element so we don't clobber ::before (gold rule)
   or ::after (numeral watermark). Darker on the left (text sits there),
   lighter on the right (image can breathe). */
.services-pillars .pillar .pveil{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(11,11,13,.88) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.64) 45%, rgba(11,11,13,.32) 100%);
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:background .45s var(--ease);
}

/* Hover: slow zoom on image + softer veil */
.services-pillars .pillar:hover .pillar-bg{
  transform:scale(1.08);
  filter:brightness(.95) contrast(1.08) saturate(.95);
}
.services-pillars .pillar:hover .pveil{
  background:linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(11,11,13,.92) 0%, rgba(11,11,13,.7) 45%, rgba(11,11,13,.38) 100%);
}

/* Text shadow on heading/paragraph for readability over imagery */
.services-pillars .pillar h3,
.services-pillars .pillar p{
  text-shadow:0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}

/* Keep the corners span strictly decorative above the image */
.services-pillars .pillar .corners{ z-index:3; }

/* Ensure the numeral watermark still reads over the imagery */
.services-pillars .pillar::after{
  opacity:.14;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  color:var(--gold-3);
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .services-pillars .pillar .pillar-bg{ transition:none; transform:none; }
  .services-pillars .pillar:hover .pillar-bg{ transform:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLAR — FEATURED VARIANT
   Highlights a single pillar (e.g. Digital Assets) without breaking the
   four-pillar grid. Gold top rule always visible, gold corner badge,
   subtle elevation.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Cream/ivory context (services.html summary grid, service pages "other pillars"):
   pillar has no ::before, so we draw a top rule directly on the element. */
.pillar.is-featured{
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:inset 0 2px 0 0 var(--gold-2), 0 1px 0 0 rgba(201,162,75,.18);
}

/* Dark context (homepage services-pillars): force the existing gold top rule on
   permanently, and deepen it slightly. */
.services-pillars .pillar.is-featured::before{
  transform:scaleX(1);
  height:3px;
}

/* Gold corner badge — "Now available" */
.pillar-badge{
  position:absolute;
  top:14px;
  right:14px;
  z-index:6;
  display:inline-block;
  padding:5px 11px;
  background:var(--gold-3);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500;
  border-radius:2px;
  pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

/* On the dark pillar cards (homepage), pull the badge slightly inward of the
   existing corners decoration. */
.services-pillars .pillar.is-featured .pillar-badge{
  top:18px;
  right:18px;
}