:root {
      --navy: #0b253b;
      --navy-2: #123650;
      --gold: #d9a73c;
      --gold-dark: #bb8420;
      --cream: #f7f3ea;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --ink: #172331;
      --muted: #607080;
      --line: #dfe5e8;
      --shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(5, 29, 46, .12);
      --radius: 16px;
      --max: 1180px;
    }

    * { box-sizing: border-box; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      margin: 0;
      color: var(--ink);
      background: var(--white);
      font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    button, a { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }

    .container {
      width: min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--max));
      margin-inline: auto;
    }

    /* =========================================================
   Header
   ========================================================= */
   .nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  
  .dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 0.75em;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
  
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 10px 0;
  
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  
    z-index: 1000;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

    .site-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      background: rgba(11, 37, 59, .97);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    }

    .nav-wrap {
      min-height: 78px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .brand {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .header-logo {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      min-width: 0;
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .header-logo img {
      display: block;
      width: auto;
      height: 48px;
      max-width: min(320px, 40vw);
    }

    .brand-mark {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      color: var(--gold);
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .brand-name {
      display: block;
      font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
      font-size: 21px;
      letter-spacing: .04em;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .brand-tagline {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 5px;
      color: #d6dde3;
      font-size: 9px;
      letter-spacing: .16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .main-nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      gap: 28px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .nav-link {
      color: #edf3f6;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 650;
      padding: 11px 12px;
      border-radius: 9px;
      transition: .2s ease;
    }

    .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-link:focus-visible {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      outline: none;
    }

    .nav-link.advisor {
      color: #f6d98f;
    }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-height: 46px;
      padding: 0 20px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      font-weight: 750;
      font-size: 14px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
    }

    .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

    .btn-outline {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
      color: var(--white);
      background: transparent;
    }

    .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

    .btn-gold {
      color: #112536;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e8bd5d, var(--gold));
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 167, 60, .23);
    }

    .btn-gold:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #efca75, #dca739);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(217, 167, 60, .28);
    }

    .menu-toggle {
      display: none;
      border: 0;
      background: transparent;
      color: white;
      font-size: 28px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .hero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 620px;
      display: grid;
      align-items: center;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 22%, rgba(217,167,60,.22), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(247,243,234,.98) 0%, rgba(247,243,234,.95) 47%, rgba(222,227,224,.72) 66%, rgba(11,37,59,.28) 100%);
    }

   /* this is the original index home image
   .hero::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0 0 0 53%;
      background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(247,243,234,.95), rgba(247,243,234,.05) 35%),
        url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500530855697-b586d89ba3ee?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=82") center/cover no-repeat;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    */

    .hero::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0 0 0 48%;
      background:
        linear-gradient(
          90deg,
          rgba(247,243,234,1) 0%,
          rgba(247,243,234,.75) 18%,
          rgba(247,243,234,.15) 45%,
          rgba(247,243,234,0) 65%
        ),
        url("images/bridge.webp") 62% center / cover no-repeat;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 650px) 1fr;
      align-items: center;
      min-height: 620px;
    }

    .eyebrow {
      color: var(--gold-dark);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    h1, h2, h3 {
      font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-top: 0;
    }

    h1 {
      font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 68px);
      line-height: 1.03;
      max-width: 760px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      letter-spacing: -.025em;
    }

    .hero-copy {
      max-width: 650px;
      font-size: 19px;
      color: #334657;
      margin: 0 0 30px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero .btn {
      min-height: 54px;
      padding-inline: 26px;
      font-size: 15px;
    }

    .hero .btn-outline {
      color: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--navy);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    }

    .trust-strip {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: white;
    }

    .trust-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }

    .trust-item {
      padding: 27px 24px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      min-height: 104px;
    }

    .trust-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }

    .trust-icon {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      color: var(--gold);
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .trust-item strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
      font-size: 17px;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .trust-item span {
      display: block;
      color: #cdd8df;
      font-size: 13px;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .section {
      padding: 90px 0;
    }

    .section-soft { background: #f7f8f8; }

    .section-heading {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto 42px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .section-heading h2 {
      font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 48px);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .section-heading p {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 18px;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .resource-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .resource-card {
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px;
      min-height: 260px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 41, 61, .05);
      transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
    }

    .resource-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      border-color: rgba(217,167,60,.65);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    .card-icon {
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      color: var(--gold-dark);
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: #fbf4e2;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      font-size: 23px;
    }

    .resource-card h3 {
      font-size: 25px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .resource-card p {
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: 0 0 22px;
    }

    .text-link {
      color: var(--gold-dark);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 14px;
    }

    .industry-preview {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 46px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .industry-copy h2 {
      font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 50px);
      line-height: 1.08;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .industry-copy p {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 17px;
    }

    .industry-list {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .industry-chip {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      min-height: 68px;
      padding: 0 18px;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-weight: 750;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(9, 35, 52, .04);
    }

    .industry-chip span:last-child {
      color: var(--gold-dark);
      font-size: 19px;
    }

    .industry-chip.chip-soon {
      cursor: default;
      opacity: .62;
    }

    .industry-chip.chip-soon span:last-child {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 13px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .06em;
      font-weight: 800;
    }

    .assessment {
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 30%, rgba(217,167,60,.18), transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #071b2b);
      color: white;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .assessment-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
      gap: 55px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .assessment h2 {
      color: white;
      font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
      line-height: 1.08;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .assessment p {
      color: #d4e0e6;
      font-size: 18px;
      max-width: 700px;
    }

    .assessment-list {
      margin: 26px 0 30px;
      padding: 0;
      list-style: none;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 12px 22px;
    }

    .assessment-list li::before {
      content: "✓";
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 900;
      margin-right: 9px;
    }

    .score-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 30px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .score-card h3 {
      color: white;
      font-size: 26px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .score-row {
      padding: 15px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    }

    .score-row:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }

    .score-row strong {
      color: white;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .score-row span {
      color: #c8d6df;
      font-size: 14px;
    }


    /* ===== For Advisors ===== */

.advisor-section {
  padding: 88px 0 94px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid #e7dfcf;
}

.advisor-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.advisor-heading .eyebrow {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-bottom: -36px;
}

.advisor-heading h2 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.advisor-heading > p {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.advisor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid #d9cfba;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #d9cfba;
}

.advisor-path {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 42px 42px 44px 0;
}

.advisor-path + .advisor-path {
  padding-left: 42px;
  border-left: 1px solid #d9cfba;
}

.advisor-path-number {
  padding-top: 5px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.advisor-path-label {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.advisor-path h3 {
  max-width: 430px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: clamp(25px, 3vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.advisor-path p {
  max-width: 475px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.advisor-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.advisor-link span {
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}

.advisor-link:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .advisor-section {
    padding: 66px 0 70px;
  }

  .advisor-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .advisor-heading .eyebrow {
    grid-column: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .advisor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advisor-path {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .advisor-path + .advisor-path {
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #d9cfba;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */

footer {
  padding: 64px 0 26px;
  color: #d6e0e6;
  background: #071b2b;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 1.8fr) repeat(3, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.footer-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: 255px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 20px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.footer-description {
  max-width: 350px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #afbec8;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.footer-title {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

footer a {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 8px 0;
  color: #c6d2da;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 650;
}

footer a:hover,
footer a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--gold);
  outline: none;
}

.copyright {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 42px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.copyright-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.copyright-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #9fb0bb;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition:
    transform .2s ease,
    opacity .2s ease,
    background-color .2s ease;
}

.copyright-links img,
.copyright-links svg {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: .78;
  transition:
    transform .2s ease,
    opacity .2s ease;
}

.copyright-links a:hover,
.copyright-links a:focus-visible {
  color: inherit;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  outline: none;
}

.copyright-links a:hover img,
.copyright-links a:hover svg,
.copyright-links a:focus-visible img,
.copyright-links a:focus-visible svg {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .copyright {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .copyright-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* HERO */
  .exit-hero,
  .hero-split,
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .exit-hero-content,
  .hero-copy {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 48px 24px 36px;
  }

  .exit-hero-image,
  .hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    height: 55vh;
  }

  .exit-hero-image img,
  .hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
  }

  /* HEADLINE */
  .exit-hero h1,
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(42px, 12vw, 64px);
    line-height: 0.95;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* BODY COPY */
  .exit-hero p,
  .hero-copy p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   SOUTHERN EXITS
   RESPONSIVE SAFETY LAYER
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   IMPORTANT:
   Keep this block LAST in styles.css.

   Purpose:
   - Preserve existing desktop styling
   - Correct mobile/tablet layouts
   - Prevent horizontal overflow
   - Keep Exit Advisory design intact
   - Avoid broad changes to unrelated pages
========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE SAFETY
========================================================= */

html,
body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
svg,
video,
iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
}

img {
  height: auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET / SMALL DESKTOP
   1040px AND BELOW
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1040px) {

  /* -------------------------
     Header
  ------------------------- */

  .header-logo img {
    height: 44px;
    max-width: min(290px, 46vw);
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;

    position: absolute;
    top: 78px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;

    padding: 18px 20px 24px;

    background: var(--navy);

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);

    box-shadow:
      0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .main-nav .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Main homepage grids
  ------------------------- */

  .resource-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: 0;
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom:
      1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Generic page grids
  ------------------------- */

  .stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Footer
  ------------------------- */

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(280px, 1.35fr)
      repeat(2, minmax(160px, 1fr));

    gap: 40px;
  }

  .footer-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
  }

  .footer-logo img {
    width: 235px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   900px AND BELOW
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* -------------------------
     Generic multi-column layouts
  ------------------------- */

  .service-grid,
  .list-panel-grid,
  .simple-service-grid,
  .partner-model-grid,
  .speaking-topic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-video-grid,
  .partner-hero-simple-grid,
  .axis-advisor-grid,
  .speaking-hero-grid,
  .speaking-audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .speaking-cta .cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Industry
  ------------------------- */

  .benchmark-grid {
    grid-template-columns:
      repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .industry-cta .cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Exit stakes
  ------------------------- */

  .exit-stakes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 42px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   760px AND BELOW
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 760px) {

  /* =======================================================
     GLOBAL
  ======================================================= */

  .container {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
    max-width: var(--max);
  }


  /* =======================================================
     HEADER
  ======================================================= */

  .nav-wrap {
    min-height: 78px;
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 230px;
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     HOMEPAGE HERO

     Only affects .hero.
     Does NOT affect .exit-hero.
  ======================================================= */

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 72px 0 64px;

    background:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(247,243,234,.99),
        rgba(247,243,234,.94)
      );
  }

  .hero::after {
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .12;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    min-height: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     TRUST STRIP
  ======================================================= */

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-item {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom:
      1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  }

  .trust-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     GENERAL SECTIONS
  ======================================================= */

  .section {
    padding: 68px 0;
  }

  .page-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding: 56px 0 48px;
  }

  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 12px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     GENERAL GRIDS
  ======================================================= */

  .resource-grid,
  .industry-preview,
  .assessment-grid,
  .stat-grid,
  .info-grid,
  .directory-grid,
  .cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .industry-list,
  .assessment-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     INDUSTRY PREVIEW
  ======================================================= */

  .industry-actions-column {
    padding-top: 0;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     ADVISOR BOX
  ======================================================= */

  .advisor-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .advisor-box .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     ADVISOR SECTION
  ======================================================= */

  .advisor-section {
    padding: 66px 0 70px;
  }

  .advisor-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .advisor-heading .eyebrow {
    grid-column: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .advisor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advisor-path {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .advisor-path + .advisor-path {
    padding: 30px 0;

    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #d9cfba;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     SERVICES
  ======================================================= */

  .services-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 34px;
  }

  .services-hero-cta {
    max-width: none;
    justify-self: stretch;
  }

  .services-hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-centered-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     INDUSTRY DETAIL HERO
  ======================================================= */

  .industry-detail-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .industry-hero-content {
    padding: 42px 0 34px;
  }

  .industry-hero-content h1 {
    font-size:
      clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .industry-hero-image-wrap {
    min-height: 280px;

    margin-left:
      calc(50% - 50vw);

    margin-right:
      calc(50% - 50vw);
  }

  .industry-hero-image-wrap::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(247,243,234,.55) 0%,
        rgba(247,243,234,0) 28%
      );
  }


  /* =======================================================
     CONTACT
  ======================================================= */

  .contact-hero {
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
  }

  .contact-intro {
    padding: 70px 0 55px;
  }

  .contact-intro-grid,
  .contact-closing-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 38px;
  }

  .contact-booking {
    padding-bottom: 75px;
  }

  .contact-closing-inner {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     FOOTER
  ======================================================= */

  footer {
    padding-top: 52px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 34px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .footer-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .footer-logo img {
    width: 220px;
  }

  .footer-description {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-social {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .copyright {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .copyright-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT ADVISORY
     =======================================================

     Keep the existing desktop visual treatment.

     The image remains beside the copy at tablet/mobile size,
     rather than changing the design into an entirely
     different stacked hero.
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .exit-hero .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .exit-hero-grid {
    min-height: 500px;

    display: grid;

    /*
      Give the text more room than the original desktop ratio.
    */
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(0, 56%)
      minmax(0, 44%);

    align-items: stretch;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Exit hero copy
  ------------------------- */

  .exit-hero-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    min-width: 0;

    padding:
      58px
      12px
      58px
      14px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;

    margin:
      0
      0
      24px;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-size:
      clamp(42px, 8vw, 58px);

    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;

    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    hyphens: none;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy p {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;

    margin:
      0
      0
      28px;

    color: var(--muted);

    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;

    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    hyphens: none;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Exit hero image
  ------------------------- */

  .exit-hero-image {
    position: relative;

    min-width: 0;
    min-height: 500px;

    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;

    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(247,244,236,1) 0%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.80) 12%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.24) 31%,
        rgba(247,244,236,0) 50%
      ),
      url("images/exit-family.webp")
      59% center / cover no-repeat;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT STAT STRIP
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .exit-stat-item {
    min-width: 0;

    padding: 32px 28px;

    border-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .exit-stat-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom:
      1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  }

  .exit-stat-item strong {
    font-size: 52px;
  }

  .exit-stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 25px;
  }

  .exit-stat-item p {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT STAKES
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-stakes-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .exit-stakes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 38px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT QUESTIONS
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-questions-section {
    padding: 64px 0 72px;
  }

  .exit-question-heading {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .exit-question-heading h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1.08;
  }

  .exit-question-grid {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .exit-question-column {
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .exit-question {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .exit-question summary {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 72px;

    grid-template-columns:
      38px
      minmax(0, 1fr)
      30px;

    gap: 12px;

    padding: 16px;
  }

  .exit-question-title {
    min-width: 0;

    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.2;

    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    hyphens: none;
  }

  .exit-question-answer {
    padding:
      18px
      20px
      22px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT BOTTOM CTA
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-question-cta {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;

    margin:
      24px
      auto
      0;

    padding:
      30px
      26px;
  }

  .exit-question-cta > * {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .exit-question-cta h2 {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;

    margin:
      4px
      0
      10px;

    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.08;

    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    hyphens: none;
  }

  .exit-question-cta p {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .exit-question-cta .btn {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;

    justify-self: start;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   PHONE
   620px AND BELOW
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 620px) {

  /* -------------------------
     General component spacing
  ------------------------- */

  .home-video-section,
  .simple-services,
  .partner-model-section,
  .axis-advisor-section,
  .speaking-topics,
  .speaking-audience-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Alignment / speaking
  ------------------------- */

  .alignment-partners,
  .speaking-audience-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .alignment-partners::before,
  .alignment-partners::after {
    display: none;
  }


  /* -------------------------
     Industry
  ------------------------- */

  .page-hero.page-hero-light {
    padding: 54px 0 48px;
  }

  .benchmark-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .benchmark-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns:
      repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .benchmark-tab {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .industry-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   PHONE
   560px AND BELOW
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 560px) {

  /* =======================================================
     GLOBAL
  ======================================================= */

  .container {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
  }


  /* =======================================================
     CONTACT
  ======================================================= */

  .contact-hero {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-copy {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .contact-booking-shell {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT HERO
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-hero-grid {
    /*
      Maintain the two-part visual at normal phone widths.
      58% gives copy enough room to avoid one-word lines.
    */
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(0, 58%)
      minmax(0, 42%);

    min-height: 500px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy {
    padding:
      66px
      8px
      52px
      14px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 17px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    margin-bottom: 26px;

    font-size:
      clamp(42px, 11.5vw, 50px);

    line-height: .96;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy p {
    padding-right: 6px;

    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy .btn {
    max-width: 195px;
  }

  .exit-hero-image {
    min-height: 500px;

    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(247,244,236,1) 0%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.86) 11%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.38) 27%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.05) 48%,
        rgba(247,244,236,0) 58%
      ),
      url("images/exit-family.webp")
      60% center / cover no-repeat;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT STAT STRIP
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-stat-item {
    padding:
      30px
      22px;
  }

  .exit-stat-item strong {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  .exit-stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT STAKES
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-stake-card {
    grid-template-columns:
      46px
      minmax(0, 1fr);

    gap: 14px;

    padding: 18px;
  }

  .exit-stake-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT QUESTIONS
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-question-heading h2 {
    max-width: 350px;
    margin-inline: auto;

    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.05;
  }

  .exit-question summary {
    grid-template-columns:
      34px
      minmax(0, 1fr)
      30px;

    gap: 10px;

    padding:
      17px
      14px;
  }

  .exit-question-number {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .exit-question-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.18;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT CTA
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-question-cta {
    padding:
      30px
      24px;

    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .exit-question-cta h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.08;
  }

  .exit-question-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   VERY SMALL PHONES
   400px AND BELOW

   This is the breakpoint shown in your Chrome screenshot.
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 400px) {

  /* =======================================================
     HEADER
  ======================================================= */

  .header-logo img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 210px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT HERO

     At this exact phone size we still preserve the design:
     cream copy on left + photo on right.

     The key difference from your current version:
     - text gets 60%
     - photo gets 40%
     - heading is slightly smaller
     - paragraphs aren't constrained by desktop widths
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(0, 60%)
      minmax(0, 40%);

    min-height: 500px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy {
    padding:
      72px
      6px
      48px
      14px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy .eyebrow {
    white-space: nowrap;

    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: .11em;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    width: 100%;

    font-size: 43px;
    line-height: .96;

    letter-spacing: -.035em;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.62;
  }

  .exit-hero-image {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(247,244,236,1) 0%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.86) 10%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.30) 28%,
        rgba(247,244,236,0) 52%
      ),
      url("images/exit-family.webp")
      60% center / cover no-repeat;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT STATS
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-stat-item {
    padding:
      30px
      20px;
  }

  .exit-stat-item strong {
    font-size: 46px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT QUESTIONS
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-question-heading h2 {
    font-size: 31px;
  }

  .exit-question summary {
    grid-template-columns:
      32px
      minmax(0, 1fr)
      30px;

    gap: 8px;

    padding:
      16px
      13px;
  }

  .exit-question-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }


  /* =======================================================
     EXIT CTA
  ======================================================= */

  .exit-question-cta {
    padding:
      28px
      22px;
  }

  .exit-question-cta h2 {
    font-size: 31px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   NARROW PHONES
   360px AND BELOW

   At this width a true two-column hero becomes too cramped.
   Rather than letting the headline collapse word-by-word,
   the image becomes a background layer.

   This preserves the visual language without creating
   unreadable typography.
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 360px) {

  .exit-hero-grid {
    position: relative;

    display: block;

    min-height: 610px;
  }

  .exit-hero-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;

    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(247,244,236,1) 0%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.99) 35%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.82) 52%,
        rgba(247,244,236,.30) 75%,
        rgba(247,244,236,0) 100%
      ),
      url("images/exit-family.webp")
      66% center / cover no-repeat;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    width: 69%;
    min-height: 610px;

    padding:
      70px
      5px
      46px
      14px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 41px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .exit-question-heading h2 {
    font-size: 29px;
  }

  .exit-question-cta h2 {
    font-size: 29px;
  }
}
/* ==============================
   INDUSTRY DETAIL HERO
   ============================== */

.industry-detail-hero {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.industry-detail-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44% 56%;
  min-height: 430px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.industry-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 62px 48px 62px 0;
}

.industry-hero-content .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.industry-hero-content h1 {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: .95;
}

.industry-hero-content .hero-copy {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.industry-hero-support {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Photo fills the hero vertically and breaks out of the container
   to the right edge of the viewport. */
.industry-hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 430px;
  margin-left: -72px;
  margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Cream-to-photo transition, matching the homepage treatment. */
.industry-hero-image-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(247, 243, 234, 1) 0%,
    rgba(247, 243, 234, .96) 9%,
    rgba(247, 243, 234, .72) 18%,
    rgba(247, 243, 234, .28) 30%,
    rgba(247, 243, 234, 0) 43%
  );
}

.industry-detail-hero + .industry-cta {
  margin-top: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .industry-detail-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .industry-hero-content {
    padding: 42px 0 34px;
  }

  .industry-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .industry-hero-image-wrap {
    min-height: 280px;
    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
    margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
  }

  .industry-hero-image-wrap::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(247, 243, 234, .55) 0%,
      rgba(247, 243, 234, 0) 28%
    );
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Main responsive rules
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .header-logo img {
    height: 44px;
    max-width: min(290px, 46vw);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1.35fr) repeat(2, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .footer-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
  }

  .footer-logo img {
    width: 235px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 78px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 18px 20px 24px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .main-nav .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero::after {
    inset: 0 0 0 58%;
    opacity: .65;
  }

  .resource-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: 0;
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .container {
    width: min(calc(100% - 28px), var(--max));
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 230px;
  }

  footer {
    padding: 52px 0 24px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 34px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .footer-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .footer-logo img {
    width: 220px;
  }

  .footer-description {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-social {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 86px 0 72px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(247,243,234,.99),
      rgba(247,243,234,.94)
    );
  }

 
  

  .hero-grid {
    min-height: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 44px;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-grid,
  .resource-grid,
  .industry-preview,
  .assessment-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-item {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  }

  .trust-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 68px 0;
  }

  .industry-list,
  .assessment-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advisor-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .advisor-box .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Services page
   ========================================================= */



.services-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.services-hero-cta {
  max-width: 420px;
  justify-self: end;
}

.services-hero-cta .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.services-hero-cta h2 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.services-hero-cta p {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}


/* =========================================================
   Services cards
   ========================================================= */

.services-centered-grid {
  width: min(100%, 920px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.services-centered-grid .simple-service-card {
  min-height: 360px;
}


@media (max-width: 760px) {

  .services-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 34px;
  }

  .services-hero-cta {
    max-width: none;
    justify-self: stretch;
  }

  .services-hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-centered-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

}
/* =========================================================
   Industries page — two-column alignment
   ========================================================= */

   .industry-preview {
    align-items: start;
  }
  
  .industry-actions-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    padding-top: 44px;
  }
  
  .industry-axis-cta {
    padding: 26px 28px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid #e4dbc8;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  
  .industry-axis-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .industry-axis-cta p {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .industry-actions-column {
      padding-top: 0;
    }
  }

/* =========================================================
   Utility
   ========================================================= */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Advisor / contact box (used on Contact, About)
   ========================================================= */
.advisor-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  padding: 38px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e7dfcf;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.advisor-box h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 28px; }
.advisor-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }


/* =========================================================
   HERO
========================================================= */

.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  padding: 85px 0 35px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 85% 20%,
      rgba(217, 167, 60, 0.18),
      transparent 28%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      115deg,
      #f7f3ea 0%,
      #f7f3ea 58%,
      #eef0eb 100%
    );
}

.contact-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;

  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;

  right: -180px;
  bottom: -280px;

  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 37, 59, 0.08);
}

.contact-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;

  max-width: 850px;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;

  margin-bottom: 22px;

  color: var(--gold-dark, #bb8420);

  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";

  width: 34px;
  height: 2px;

  background: var(--gold, #d9a73c);
}

.contact-hero h1 {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;

  color: var(--navy, #0b253b);

  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.contact-hero-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;

  color: var(--muted, #607080);

  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* =========================================================
   BOOKING
========================================================= */

.contact-booking {
  padding: 20px 0 80px;

  background: var(--cream, #f7f3ea);
}

.contact-booking-intro {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-section-label {
  margin: 0;

  color: var(--gold-dark, #bb8420);

  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-booking-shell {
  overflow: hidden;

  width: 100%;

  border: 1px solid var(--line, #dfe5e8);
  border-radius: 14px;

  background: #ffffff;

  box-shadow:
    0 12px 35px rgba(5, 29, 46, 0.08);
}

#inline-container {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 600px;

  background: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   INTRO
========================================================= */

.contact-intro {
  padding: 95px 0 75px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.contact-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-section-label {
  margin: 0 0 14px;

  color: var(--gold-dark, #bb8420);

  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-intro h2 {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0;

  color: var(--navy, #0b253b);

  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.contact-intro-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.contact-intro-content > p {
  margin: 0 0 28px;

  color: var(--muted, #607080);

  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* REASONS */

.contact-reasons {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, #dfe5e8);
}

.contact-reason {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr;
  gap: 15px;

  padding: 19px 0;

  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, #dfe5e8);

  color: var(--ink, #172331);

  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.contact-reason-number {
  color: var(--gold, #d9a73c);

  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}


/* =========================================================
   BOOKING
========================================================= */

.contact-booking {

  padding: 35px 0 80px;

  background: var(--cream, #f7f3ea);

}

.contact-booking-intro {

  margin-bottom: 24px;

}

.contact-booking-intro h2 {

  margin: 0;

  color: var(--navy, #0b253b);

  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);

  line-height: 1.1;

  letter-spacing: -0.03em;

}

.contact-booking-shell {

  overflow: hidden;

  width: 100%;

  border: 1px solid var(--line, #dfe5e8);

  border-radius: 14px;

  background: #ffffff;

  box-shadow:

    0 12px 35px rgba(5, 29, 46, 0.08);

}

#inline-container {

  width: 100%;

  min-height: 600px;

  background: #ffffff;

}

/* =========================================================
   CLOSING
========================================================= */

.contact-closing {
  background: var(--navy, #0b253b);
}

.contact-closing-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: center;

  padding: 85px 0;
}

.contact-closing-label {
  margin: 0 0 14px;

  color: var(--gold, #d9a73c);

  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-closing h2 {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0;

  color: #ffffff;

  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.07;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.contact-closing-copy {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.contact-closing-copy p {
  margin: 0;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);

  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.contact-closing-copy strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 850px) {

  .contact-hero {
    padding: 80px 0 75px;
  }

  .contact-intro {
    padding: 70px 0 55px;
  }

  .contact-intro-grid,
  .contact-closing-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 38px;
  }

  .contact-booking {
    padding-bottom: 75px;
  }

  .contact-booking-header {
    padding: 32px 28px 26px;
  }

  .contact-booking-frame {
    height: 850px;
  }

  .contact-closing-inner {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 560px) {

  .contact-hero {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }

  .contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-copy {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .contact-booking-shell {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .contact-booking-header {
    padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  }

  .contact-booking-frame {
    height: 900px;
  }

}

/* =========================================================
   Generic sub-page hero (Growth, Exit, Speaking, Industries, Industry detail)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
  padding: 74px 0 62px;
  color: white;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(217,167,60,.18), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2941, #061a2b);
}

.page-hero .eyebrow { color: #e2b654; }

.page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 4px 0 14px;
  color: white;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 62px);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.page-hero p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #cbd7de;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.page-hero .hero-actions { margin-top: 28px; }

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #b9c8d1;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #e5bd64; }
.breadcrumb strong { color: white; }

/* =========================================================
   Page content rhythm
   ========================================================= */
.page-section { padding: 74px 0; }
.page-section-soft { background: #faf9f6; }

.section-intro { max-width: 820px; margin-bottom: 34px; }

.section-intro h2 {
  margin: 4px 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(31px, 4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-intro p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; }

.section-note {
  margin: 16px 2px 0;
  color: #71808a;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================================
   Stat grid — snapshot / service mix / benchmark figures
   ========================================================= */
.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.stat-card {
  min-height: 150px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,33,48,.045);
}

.stat-card span.stat-label {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin: 10px 0 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* =========================================================
   Info grid — stronger operators / headwinds / opportunities
   ========================================================= */
.info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.info-card {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: #f7f7f4;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.info-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 7px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.info-card p { margin: 0; color: #5e6e79; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* =========================================================
   Owner-question list
   ========================================================= */
.qa-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.qa-list li {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 9px;
}

.qa-tag {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.qa-list p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* =========================================================
   Check list (Growth/Exit coverage, Speaking lists, etc.)
   ========================================================= */
.check-list {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 11px;
}

.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  color: #344959;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* =========================================================
   Service panels — Growth Advisory / Exit Advisory (homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-panel {
  padding: 40px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12,41,61,.05);
}

.service-panel .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.service-panel h3 { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 8px; }

.service-panel .service-positioning {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.service-panel > p.service-copy {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.service-panel .btn { margin-top: 26px; }

/* =========================================================
   List panels — Speaking section audience / topic lists
   ========================================================= */
.list-panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.list-panel {
  padding: 32px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.list-panel h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* =========================================================
   Directory grid — Business Intelligence Center
   ========================================================= */
.directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.directory-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 26px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

a.directory-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(8,31,47,.09);
  border-color: #d0aa51;
}

.directory-card svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--navy);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.directory-card h2 { margin: 0 0 7px; font-size: 21px; }
.directory-card p { margin: 0 0 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }

.directory-learn {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.directory-card--soon {
  cursor: default;
  opacity: .72;
}

.directory-card--soon .directory-learn { color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   Coming soon panel (industries without published intelligence yet)
   ========================================================= */
.coming-soon-panel {
  padding: 44px;
  text-align: center;
  background: white;
  border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.coming-soon-panel h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.coming-soon-panel p { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 24px; color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   CTA band — generic navy call-to-action strip
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band {
  padding: 62px 0;
  color: white;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.cta-band-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.cta-band h2 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: white;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
}

.cta-band p { max-width: 680px; margin: 0; color: #cbd8e0; }

.cta-band .hero-actions,
.cta-band-inner .btn { flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Full-bleed cta band (edge to edge, used between sections) */
section.cta-band-section {
  padding: 66px 0;
  color: white;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive — new component library
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .directory-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-grid,
  .list-panel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
  .advisor-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .advisor-box .btn { width: 100%; }
  .stat-grid,
  .info-grid,
  .directory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band-inner .btn { width: 100%; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 12px; }
}
/* =========================================================
   Industry Intelligence Center — shared page styles
   ========================================================= */

/* Light hero variant used only by industries.html and industry.html */
.page-hero.page-hero-light {
  padding: 72px 0 64px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 18%, rgba(217,167,60,.16), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f3ea 0%, #edf2f3 58%, #dce7eb 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.page-hero.page-hero-light .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.page-hero.page-hero-light h1 {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.page-hero.page-hero-light p,
.page-hero.page-hero-light .hero-copy,
.page-hero.page-hero-light .hero-note {
  color: #425665;
}

.page-hero.page-hero-light .hero-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.page-hero.page-hero-light .hero-note {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-center h1,
.hero-center p {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.hero-center .hero-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Common headings used on the industry pages */
.section-header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-header p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Industry directory
   ========================================================= */

.industry-directory-section {
  background: var(--white);
}

.industry-directory-section .directory-card {
  min-height: 185px;
}

.industry-directory-section .directory-card h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Best-in-class benchmark section
   ========================================================= */

.benchmark-stage-wrap {
  margin: 30px 0 26px;
}

.benchmark-stage-label {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.benchmark-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.benchmark-tab {
  appearance: none;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 750;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.benchmark-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.benchmark-tab.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.benchmark-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.benchmark-card {
  min-height: 180px;
  padding: 26px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11,37,59,.035);
}

.benchmark-card-label {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 750;
}

.benchmark-card-value {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.benchmark-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.benchmark-note {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e9e0ce;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.benchmark-note strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* =========================================================
   Industry CTA
   ========================================================= */

.industry-cta {
  padding: 68px 0;
  color: var(--white);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%, rgba(217,167,60,.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #071b2b);
}

.industry-cta .cta-band-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 44px;
}

.industry-cta h2 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.industry-cta p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #d1dce3;
}

.industry-cta .eyebrow {
  color: #e2b654;
}

/* =========================================================
   Practical resources
   ========================================================= */

.industry-resources {
  background: var(--white);
}

.resource-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  padding: 26px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e9e0ce;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .benchmark-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .industry-cta .cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .page-hero.page-hero-light {
    padding: 54px 0 48px;
  }

  .benchmark-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .benchmark-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .benchmark-tab {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .industry-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   2026 Site Simplification Refresh
   ========================================================= */

/* Full-width white copyright bar across every page */
footer {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.copyright {
  margin-top: 42px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 100vmax #ffffff;
  clip-path: inset(0 -100vmax);
}

.copyright > span {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.copyright-links a {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Homepage video introduction
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.home-video-section {
  padding: 88px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(217,167,60,.10), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), #eef3f4);
}

.home-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-video-copy h2 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.home-video-copy p {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.video-embed-shell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid #d7e0e5;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(217,167,60,.16), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #dfe8ec, #f7f3ea);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.video-embed-shell iframe,
.video-embed-shell video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.video-placeholder {
  max-width: 360px;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.video-placeholder-icon {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.video-placeholder strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.video-placeholder span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Simple services page
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.simple-hero {
  padding: 82px 0 72px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 20%, rgba(217,167,60,.14), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), #e9f0f2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.simple-hero .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.simple-hero h1 {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.simple-hero p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.simple-services {
  padding: 86px 0 94px;
}

.simple-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.simple-service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 330px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12,41,61,.05);
}

.simple-service-card .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.simple-service-card h2 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 31px;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.simple-service-card p {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.simple-service-card .text-link,
.simple-service-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Advisor partnership page
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.partner-hero-simple {
  padding: 82px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e7dfcf;
}

.partner-hero-simple-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.02fr .98fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-hero-simple h1 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.partner-hero-simple p {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.owner-alignment-visual {
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid #d9cfba;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(11,37,59,.08);
}

.alignment-owner {
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217,167,60,.55);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fbf4e2;
}

.alignment-owner strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.alignment-owner span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.alignment-partners {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.alignment-partners::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 25%;
  right: 25%;
  height: 1px;
  background: #b9c7ce;
}

.alignment-partners::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -34px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #b9c7ce;
}

.alignment-partner {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--navy);
}

.alignment-partner strong {
  display: block;
  color: white;
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 19px;
}

.alignment-partner span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #cbd8df;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.alignment-outcome {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(217,167,60,.16);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.partner-model-section {
  padding: 88px 0;
  background: white;
}

.partner-model-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.partner-lane {
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: white;
}

.partner-lane h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.partner-lane p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.partner-lane ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.partner-lane li + li {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.partner-shared-outcome {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 750;
}

.axis-advisor-section {
  padding: 88px 0;
  color: white;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%, rgba(217,167,60,.18), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #071b2b);
}

.axis-advisor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr .9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.axis-advisor-section h2 {
  color: white;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.axis-advisor-section p {
  color: #d1dde4;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.axis-advisor-points {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.axis-advisor-point {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.axis-advisor-point strong {
  display: block;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.axis-advisor-point span {
  color: #cbd8df;
  font-size: 13px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Exit page
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.exit-hero { background:#f7f4ec; }
.exit-hero-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; min-height:500px; align-items:stretch; }
.exit-hero-copy { display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:78px 58px 78px 0; }
.exit-hero-copy .eyebrow { margin-bottom:18px; }
.exit-hero-copy h1 { max-width:650px; margin:0 0 26px; color:var(--navy); font-size:clamp(46px,5vw,70px); line-height:1.02; }
.exit-hero-copy p { max-width:600px; margin:0 0 34px; color:var(--muted); font-size:17px; line-height:1.75; }

.exit-hero-image {
  min-height: 500px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(247,244,236,.92) 0%,
      rgba(247,244,236,.4) 18%,
      rgba(247,244,236,0) 42%
    ),
    url("images/exit-family.webp") 62% center / cover no-repeat;

  /* Extend image to right edge of screen */
  width: calc(100% + (100vw - 100%) / 2);
  margin-right: calc((100vw - 100%) / -2);
}

.exit-stat-strip { background:var(--navy); }
.exit-stat-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.exit-stat-item { display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:38px 34px; }
.exit-stat-item:not(:last-child){ border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.exit-stat-item strong { display:block; margin-bottom:14px; color:var(--gold); font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size:60px; font-weight:800; line-height:.9; }
.exit-stat-item h3 { margin:0 0 10px; color:#fff; font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size:27px; line-height:1.15; }
.exit-stat-item p { max-width:280px; margin:0; color:#cbd7df; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; }
.exit-stakes-section { padding:88px 0; background:#fff; }
.exit-stakes-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.exit-stakes-copy p { max-width:560px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; }
.exit-stakes-list { display:grid; gap:12px; }
.exit-stake-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:56px 1fr; gap:18px; align-items:center; padding:20px 22px; background:var(--cream); border:1px solid #e7decb; border-radius:12px; }
.exit-stake-icon { width:46px; height:46px; display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--gold-dark); border:2px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; font-weight:800; }
.exit-stake-card strong { display:block; margin-bottom:5px; color:var(--navy); font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size:18px; }
.exit-stake-card span { color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; line-height:1.5; }
.exit-questions-section { padding:88px 0 96px; background:#f8f9fa; }
.exit-question-heading { max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 38px; text-align:center; }
.exit-question-heading p { max-width:650px; margin:0 auto; color:var(--muted); }

.exit-question-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px;
  max-width:1050px;
  margin:0 auto;
  align-items:start;
}

.exit-question-column {
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:12px;
}

.exit-question { overflow:hidden; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:9px; box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(11,37,59,.03); }
.exit-question summary { list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:40px 1fr 30px; gap:12px; align-items:center; min-height:64px; padding:14px 16px; cursor:pointer; }
.exit-question summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
.exit-question-number { color:var(--gold-dark); font-size:12px; font-weight:800; }
.exit-question-title { color:var(--navy); font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; }
.exit-question-toggle { width:28px; height:28px; display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--navy); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:50%; font-size:18px; transition:transform .2s ease; }
.exit-question[open] .exit-question-toggle { transform:rotate(45deg); }
.exit-question[open] summary { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.exit-question-answer { padding:18px 24px 22px 68px; }
.exit-question-answer p { margin:0 0 12px; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; }
.exit-question-cta { max-width:1050px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:44px; align-items:center; margin:20px auto 0; padding:34px 38px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:14px; }
.exit-question-cta .eyebrow { color:#e2b654; }
.exit-question-cta h2 { max-width:650px; margin:4px 0 10px; color:#fff; font-size:31px; }
.exit-question-cta p { max-width:700px; margin:0; color:#cbd7df; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; }
/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Speaking page
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.speaking-hero {
  padding: 82px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%, rgba(217,167,60,.12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), #eaf0f2);
}

.speaking-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
}

.speaking-hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.speaking-hero p {
  max-width: 670px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.speaking-highlight-card {
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.speaking-highlight-card .eyebrow {
  color: #e2b654;
}

.speaking-highlight-card h3 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.speaking-highlight-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #d2dde4;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.speaking-topics {
  padding: 88px 0;
  background: white;
}

.speaking-topic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.speaking-topic-card {
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: white;
}

.speaking-topic-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 27px;
}

.speaking-topic-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.speaking-audience-section {
  padding: 82px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.speaking-audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

.speaking-audience-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.speaking-audience-item {
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd4c1;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: white;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 750;
}

.speaking-cta {
  padding: 70px 0;
  color: white;
  background: var(--navy);
}

.speaking-cta .cta-band-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.speaking-cta h2 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.speaking-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #cfdae1;
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-video-grid,
  .partner-hero-simple-grid,
  .axis-advisor-grid,
  .speaking-hero-grid,
  .speaking-audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .simple-service-grid,
  .speaking-topic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partner-model-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .speaking-cta .cta-band-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .alignment-partners,
  .speaking-audience-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .alignment-partners::before,
  .alignment-partners::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .home-video-section,
  .simple-services,
  .partner-model-section,
  .axis-advisor-section,
  .speaking-topics,
  .speaking-audience-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   Keep this section at the very end of styles.css.
   It intentionally overrides older page-specific desktop rules
   that appear later than the original responsive safety layer.
   ========================================================= */

/* Prevent grid/flex children from forcing horizontal overflow. */
main,
section,
.container,
.nav-wrap,
.main-nav,
[class*="grid"],
[class*="copy"],
[class*="card"] {
  min-width: 0;
}

html,
body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

img,
svg,
video,
iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* -------------------------
   Tablet / compact desktop
   ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .nav-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 16px 20px 22px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-link,
  .main-nav .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 46px;
  }

  /* Footer should never squeeze into unreadable columns. */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1.35fr) repeat(2, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 36px;
  }

  /* Exit page: reduce pressure before the mobile stack. */
  .exit-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(340px, .85fr);
  }

  .exit-hero-copy {
    padding: 64px 36px 64px 0;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(44px, 6.4vw, 62px);
  }

  .exit-stakes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 42px;
  }
}

/* -------------------------
   Tablet
   ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .resource-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .stat-grid,
  .info-grid,
  .directory-grid,
  .benchmark-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  /* Services has only two cards; keep them side-by-side on tablets. */
  .services-centered-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .services-centered-grid .simple-service-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* -------------------------
   Mobile
   ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .container {
    width: min(calc(100% - 32px), var(--max));
  }

  .nav-wrap {
    min-height: 70px;
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: min(220px, 68vw);
  }

  .main-nav {
    padding: 12px 16px 18px;
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .main-nav .nav-link {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  /* General type/spacing */
  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11vw, 52px);
    line-height: 1.02;
  }

  .section,
  .page-section,
  .simple-services,
  .exit-stakes-section,
  .exit-questions-section {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
  }

  .resource-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .industry-preview,
  .assessment-grid,
  .stat-grid,
  .info-grid,
  .directory-grid,
  .benchmark-grid,
  .cta-band-inner,
  .services-hero-grid,
  .services-centered-grid,
  .simple-service-grid,
  .exit-stakes-grid,
  .exit-question-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Services page */
  .simple-hero {
    padding: 58px 0 52px;
  }

  .services-hero-grid {
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .simple-hero p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .services-hero-cta {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    justify-self: stretch;
    padding-top: 4px;
  }

  .services-hero-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(27px, 8vw, 34px);
  }

  .services-hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
  }

  .simple-service-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 26px 24px;
  }

  .simple-service-card h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  /* Exit hero: STACK on phones. The previous 58/42 split is what
     creates one- and two-word lines in the screen recording. */
  .exit-hero .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .exit-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy {
    order: 1;
    width: min(calc(100% - 32px), var(--max));
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 58px 0 48px;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 12vw, 58px);
    line-height: .98;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    word-break: normal;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy p {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    word-break: normal;
  }

  .exit-hero-copy .btn {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .exit-hero-image {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(280px, 72vw, 430px);
    margin: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247,244,236,.20) 0%, rgba(247,244,236,0) 28%),
      url("images/exit-family.webp") 62% center / cover no-repeat;
  }

  /* Exit stats */
  .exit-stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .exit-stat-item {
    padding: 30px 16px;
    border-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .exit-stat-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  }

  /* Exit questions: one column, full readable width. */
  .exit-question-grid {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .exit-question-column {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .exit-question summary {
    grid-template-columns: 34px minmax(0, 1fr) 30px;
    gap: 10px;
    min-height: 70px;
    padding: 15px 14px;
  }

  .exit-question-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.22;
    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
  }

  .exit-question-answer {
    padding: 17px 18px 22px;
  }

  .exit-question-cta {
    width: 100%;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

  .exit-question-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .footer-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .copyright {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* -------------------------
   Small phones
   ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container,
  .exit-hero-copy {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
  }

  .header-logo img {
    height: 35px;
    max-width: 205px;
  }

  .simple-hero,
  .exit-hero-copy {
    padding-top: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 42px;
  }

  h1,
  .exit-hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 11.5vw, 48px);
  }

  .btn {
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .simple-service-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .exit-question-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(31px, 9vw, 38px);
  }

  .exit-question summary {
    grid-template-columns: 30px minmax(0, 1fr) 28px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .exit-question-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE VIDEO INTRO — MOBILE
   Keep at very end of styles.css
   ========================================================= */

   @media (max-width: 760px) {

    .home-video-section {
      padding: 20px 0 44px;
    }
  
    .home-video-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 28px;
    }
  
    /* Video first */
    .video-embed-shell {
      order: 1;
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 0;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      border-radius: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5, 29, 46, .10);
    }
  
    .video-embed-shell video,
    .video-embed-shell iframe {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: block;
      object-fit: cover;
    }
  
    /* Copy second */
    .home-video-copy {
      order: 2;
    }
  
    .home-video-copy .eyebrow {
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      font-size: 10px;
      line-height: 1.2;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
    }
  
    .home-video-copy h2 {
      margin: 0 0 14px;
      font-size: clamp(34px, 9.5vw, 42px);
      line-height: 1.02;
      letter-spacing: -.025em;
    }
  
    .home-video-copy p {
      margin: 0 0 22px;
      max-width: none;
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
  
    .home-video-copy .btn {
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 50px;
    }
  }
  
  
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
  
    .home-video-section {
      padding-top: 16px;
      padding-bottom: 40px;
    }
  
    .home-video-grid {
      gap: 26px;
    }
  
    .video-embed-shell {
      border-radius: 10px;
    }
  
    .home-video-copy h2 {
      font-size: 34px;
    }
  }