/* =====================================================================
   Merkel Bookkeeping LLC — site stylesheet
   Aesthetic: quietly confident editorial.
   Palette is restrained; cream dominates, navy is the accent.
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --cream: #E5E1DC;
  --paper: #FAFAF8;
  --navy:  #0F1E3A;
  --bluegray: #B7C3D0;

  /* Derived tones */
  --navy-90: rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.9);
  --navy-70: rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.72);
  --navy-50: rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.5);
  --navy-12: rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.12);
  --navy-06: rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.06);
  --bluegray-40: rgba(183, 195, 208, 0.4);
  --hairline: rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.16);

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Source Serif 4", "Source Serif Pro", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body:    "Public Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale (clamp-based for fluid rhythm) */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;
  --space-6: 2rem;
  --space-7: 3rem;
  --space-8: 4.5rem;
  --space-9: 6.5rem;

  --section-y: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);

  --container: 1180px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --transition-quick: 180ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  --transition-soft:  340ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset-ish ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 92%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01", "ss02";
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.br-wide { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .br-wide { display: inline; } }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-quick), opacity var(--transition-quick); }
a:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.display-xl {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 60;
}
.display-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 380;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 60;
}
.display-md {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.014em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 36;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: inline-block;
}

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; max-width: 65ch; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--navy-70);
}

/* ---------- Layout primitives ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.container.narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

.section {
  padding-top: var(--section-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-y);
}

.section-paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section-cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section-navy  { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.section-navy h1, .section-navy h2, .section-navy h3 { color: var(--cream); }

.divider-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--hairline);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #1a2c4d;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 1;
}
.btn-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.btn .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-quick);
}
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Utility strip ---------- */
.utility-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.utility-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem 1.4rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.utility-strip a { color: var(--cream); }
.utility-strip a:hover { color: var(--bluegray); opacity: 1; }
.utility-strip .util-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem 1.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.utility-strip .util-left span,
.utility-strip .util-left a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.utility-strip .util-divider {
  width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bluegray); opacity: 0.6;
  display: inline-block;
}
.utility-strip .util-cta {
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .utility-strip .util-cta { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.28);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
}
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.brand-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.brand-logo {
  height: 108px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-mark .brand-text {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding-left: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .brand-logo { height: 80px; }
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.nav-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.nav-list a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: width var(--transition-quick);
}
.nav-list a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.nav-list a:hover::after,
.nav-list a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }

/* Header CTA — a touch larger for presence */
.site-header .nav > .btn {
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.menu-close { display: none; }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.menu-toggle span,
.menu-toggle span::before,
.menu-toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 18px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-quick);
}
.menu-toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; left: 0; }
.menu-toggle span::after  { position: absolute; top:  6px; left: 0; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-list, .nav .btn { display: none; }
  .nav.is-open .nav-list,
  .nav.is-open .btn { display: flex; }
  .nav.is-open {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    z-index: 90;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-list a {
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-list a::after { background: var(--cream); }
  .nav.is-open .btn-primary {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .nav.is-open .menu-close {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    color: var(--cream);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

/* Abstract decorative layer — pure SVG via background, plus DOM SVG below */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg::after {
  /* subtle grain, very low contrast */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' seed='3'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.55 0'/></filter><rect width='240' height='240' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.4'/></svg>");
  opacity: 0.25;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.hero-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(420px, 60vh, 620px);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

.hero-text { padding: 1rem 0; }
.hero-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.hero-text h1 { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.hero-text .hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Headshot card */
.hero-portrait {
  position: relative;
  justify-self: end;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-portrait {
    justify-self: center;
    max-width: 320px;
    order: -1;
  }
}
.hero-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 var(--hairline),
    0 30px 60px -30px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.4),
    0 18px 36px -24px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-portrait::before {
  /* offset cream frame behind */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px -18px -18px 18px;
  background: var(--bluegray);
  opacity: 0.55;
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* SVG shapes inside .hero-shapes are positioned via class names */
.shape-arc {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10%;
  bottom: -25%;
  width: 70%;
  max-width: 760px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.shape-mark {
  position: absolute;
  left: -3%;
  top: 12%;
  width: 22%;
  max-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.shape-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--hairline);
}

/* ---------- About section (home) ---------- */
/* Quiet geometric accent that echoes the hero's rings, for visual rhythm. */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
.about-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -180px;
  bottom: -200px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--bluegray);
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -90px;
  top: -90px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-section::after { display: none; }
}

.about-block {
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-block .eyebrow { padding-top: 0.6rem; }
.about-mark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.4rem;
}
.about-logo {
  width: clamp(165px, 16vw, 215px);
  height: auto;
  /* Transparent PNG (navy ink) — shows the section background through the logo. */
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-mark { gap: 1.2rem; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; }
  .about-logo { width: 145px; }
}
.about-block .about-prose p {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 100%;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.about-block .about-prose p:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

/* ---------- Calendar CTA panel ---------- */
.cta-panel {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-panel .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cta-panel .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.cta-panel h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-panel .cta-side {
  text-align: right;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cta-panel .cta-side { text-align: left; align-items: flex-start; }
}
.cta-panel .small-note {
  color: var(--navy-70);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.cta-panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -200px; top: -120px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--bluegray);
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials .quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 380;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 36;
}
.testimonials .quote::before {
  content: "“";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem; left: -0.6rem;
  color: var(--bluegray);
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonials .attribution {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* ---------- Page hero (about/services/blog/contact) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; max-width: 18ch; }
.page-hero .lede { max-width: 56ch; }
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px; bottom: -180px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--bluegray) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Services (2×2 card grid) ---------- */
.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.svc-group {
  display: block;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--hairline);
  transition: transform var(--transition-quick), box-shadow var(--transition-quick);
}
.svc-group:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -20px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.25);
}
.svc-group .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.svc-group h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}
.svc-group p { color: var(--navy-70); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.svc-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.svc-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.svc-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.65em;
  width: 8px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--navy);
}

/* ---------- About page bio ---------- */
.bio {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .bio { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.bio-photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  justify-self: start;
}
.bio-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.bio-photo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  z-index: 1;
}
.bio-prose p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.bio-prose p:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

/* ---------- Credentials ---------- */
.credentials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.credential-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.credential-card img {
  width: 110px;
  height: auto;
}
.credential-card .credential-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.credential-card .credential-sub {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Blog index (two-per-row post cards) ---------- */
.entry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .entry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.entry-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 3px double var(--navy-70);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-quick), box-shadow var(--transition-quick);
}
.entry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -20px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.25);
}
.entry-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}
.entry-card p { color: var(--navy-70); }
.entry-card .entry-meta {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-70);
}
.entry-card .btn-link { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- Article (blog post) ---------- */
.article-hero {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.crumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-70);
}
.crumbs a { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-50); padding-bottom: 1px; }
.crumbs .sep { color: var(--navy-50); }
.article-hero h1 { max-width: 24ch; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy-70);
}
.article-meta .dot {
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-50);
  display: inline-block;
}
.article-byline { margin-top: 0.45rem; font-weight: 500; }

.article-main {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-y);
}
.article-col { max-width: 700px; margin-inline: auto; }

/* The short answer: pulled up over the hero rule, sealed with a double rule */
.short-answer {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 3px double var(--navy);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  margin-top: calc(-1 * clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 48px -34px rgba(15, 30, 58, 0.4);
}
.short-answer .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.short-answer p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.7vw, 1.26rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: -0.006em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 24;
  max-width: none;
}

/* Long-form reading: serif body, generous leading */
.article-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.32rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-body {
  padding-top: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.article-body > h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}
.article-body p { max-width: none; margin-bottom: 1.15em; }
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin: 2.3em 0 0.8em;
  padding-top: 1.2em;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.002em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 1.9em 0 0.5em;
}
.article-body ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.3em;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55em;
}
.article-body ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
}
.article-body ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.72em;
  width: 10px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.article-body figure {
  margin: 2.2em 0;
}
.article-body figure img {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.article-body a {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-50);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-quick);
}
.article-body a:hover { opacity: 1; border-color: var(--navy); }
.article-body strong { font-weight: 600; }

/* Author card */
.author-card {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.7rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.author-card img {
  width: 82px; height: 82px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-card .author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.008em;
}
.author-card .author-cred {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
}
.author-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  margin: 0.55rem 0 0;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .author-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.contact-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
}
.contact-card h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-card .contact-meta {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-card .contact-meta a { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding-bottom: 1px; }

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.contact-form label {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-70);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  font: inherit;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-quick), box-shadow var(--transition-quick);
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--navy-12);
}
.contact-form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-form .form-submit {
  justify-self: start;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.contact-form .form-status {
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.contact-form .form-status.is-success { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-form .form-status.is-error { color: #b3261e; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.site-footer a { color: var(--cream); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--bluegray); opacity: 1; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.1fr 0.7fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(183,195,208, 0.18);
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem 3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
}
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  /* Sized to match the home-page About logo */
  width: clamp(165px, 15vw, 205px);
  height: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .footer-brand .footer-logo { width: 150px; }
}
.footer-tagline {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--bluegray);
}

/* Shared column headings */
.footer-grid h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bluegray);
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}

.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.footer-contact h4 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-contact .footer-nap {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.footer-contact .footer-nap a { color: var(--cream); }

.footer-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-nav li a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.site-footer .socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.site-footer .socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(183,195,208,0.28);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background var(--transition-quick), border-color var(--transition-quick);
}
.site-footer .socials a:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 1;
}
.site-footer .socials a:hover svg { fill: var(--navy); }
.site-footer .socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: var(--cream); transition: fill var(--transition-quick); }

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-badges img {
  width: 110px;
  height: auto;
}

.footer-fine {
  padding-top: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--bluegray);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ---------- Motion ---------- */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 800ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards;
}
.fade-up.delay-1 { animation-delay: 80ms; }
.fade-up.delay-2 { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.fade-up.delay-3 { animation-delay: 340ms; }
.fade-up.delay-4 { animation-delay: 480ms; }

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 100;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0.5rem; }