/* ==========================================================================
   THE EDMUNDKING ACADEMY — Design System
   Palette drawn from the academy crest (navy / crimson / gold on parchment).
   Signature motif: a tapered ink-stroke (the pen nib) + ledger-rule dividers
   (a nod to the Founder's years as a Registrar and published author).
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,300;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;0,9..144,900;1,9..144,400;1,9..144,500&family=Work+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,500&display=swap');

:root{
  /* ---- Color tokens ---- */
  --navy-950:#0C1730;
  --navy-800:#16264C;
  --navy-700:#203368;
  --crimson:#A32B20;
  --crimson-dark:#7C2017;
  --gold:#C6A15B;
  --gold-light:#E3CFA0;
  --parchment:#F7F2E7;
  --cream:#FFFDF8;
  --charcoal:#24211C;
  --charcoal-soft:#57524A;
  --line:rgba(36,33,28,.14);
  --line-on-navy:rgba(247,242,231,.18);
  --success:#3F7350;
  --error:#A32B20;

  /* ---- Type ---- */
  --font-display:'Fraunces', ui-serif, Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:'Work Sans', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --fs-h1: clamp(2.6rem, 1.9rem + 3.1vw, 5.1rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(2rem, 1.62rem + 1.6vw, 3.15rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.32rem, 1.18rem + .6vw, 1.7rem);
  --fs-lead: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + .3vw, 1.3rem);
  --fs-body: 1rem;
  --fs-small: .9rem;
  --fs-eyebrow: .78rem;

  /* ---- Spacing ---- */
  --space-3xs:.35rem;
  --space-2xs:.6rem;
  --space-xs:1rem;
  --space-sm:1.5rem;
  --space-md:2.25rem;
  --space-lg:3.5rem;
  --space-xl:5.5rem;
  --space-2xl:8rem;

  --radius-sm:5px;
  --radius-md:10px;

  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -16px rgba(12,23,48,.28);
  --shadow-card: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(12,23,48,.4);

  --container-max:1220px;
  --container-pad: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & base
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
*{ margin:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:var(--fs-body);
  color:var(--charcoal);
  background:var(--cream);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; }
button{ font:inherit; }
input,textarea,select{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
svg{ display:block; }
[hidden]{ display:none !important; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--navy-950); line-height:1.12; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
h1{ font-size:var(--fs-h1); font-weight:600; }
h2{ font-size:var(--fs-h2); }
h3{ font-size:var(--fs-h3); }
p{ max-width:65ch; }
p.lead{ font-size:var(--fs-lead); color:var(--charcoal-soft); max-width:52ch; }

:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid var(--crimson); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:2px; }
::selection{ background:var(--gold-light); color:var(--navy-950); }

.container{ max-width:var(--container-max); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--container-pad); }
.section{ padding-block: var(--space-2xl); }
.section--tight{ padding-block: var(--space-lg); }
.bg-parchment{ background:var(--parchment); }
.bg-navy{ background:var(--navy-950); color:var(--cream); }
.bg-navy h1,.bg-navy h2,.bg-navy h3,.hero h1,.hero h2,.hero h3{ color:var(--cream); }
.bg-cream{ background:var(--cream); }

.visually-hidden{ position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; }

.skip-link{ position:absolute; left:1rem; top:-4rem; background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-950); padding:.6rem 1rem; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-weight:700; z-index:200; transition:top .2s var(--ease); }
.skip-link:focus{ top:1rem; }

/* eyebrow label */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:var(--fs-eyebrow); font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--crimson);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6em;
}
.bg-navy .eyebrow,.hero .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold); }
.eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:1.6em; height:1px; background:currentColor; opacity:.6; }

/* italic accent word within headings */
em.accent{ font-style:italic; font-weight:500; color:var(--crimson); }
.bg-navy em.accent{ color:var(--gold-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Ink-stroke signature underline (tapered nib mark)
   ========================================================================== */
.ink{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-block;
}
.ink-mark{
  position:absolute;
  left:-2%; right:-2%; bottom:-.12em;
  width:104%; height:.34em;
  z-index:-1;
  color:var(--crimson);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.bg-navy .ink-mark,.hero .ink-mark{ color:var(--gold); }
.ink-mark svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }

.ink-rule{ width:100%; height:14px; color:var(--crimson); opacity:.9; }
.ink-rule svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.55em;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:.98rem;
  padding:.95em 1.7em; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  border:1.5px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s var(--ease), background-color .18s var(--ease), border-color .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }

.btn--primary{ background:var(--crimson); color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--crimson); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }
.btn--primary:hover{ background:var(--crimson-dark); border-color:var(--crimson-dark); }

.btn--gold{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-950); border-color:var(--gold); }
.btn--gold:hover{ background:var(--gold-light); border-color:var(--gold-light); }

.btn--outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--line-on-navy); }
.btn--outline:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }

.btn--outline-dark{ background:transparent; color:var(--navy-950); border-color:var(--line); }
.btn--outline-dark:hover{ border-color:var(--crimson); color:var(--crimson); }

.btn--sm{ padding:.7em 1.3em; font-size:.88rem; }
.btn--block{ width:100%; }

.btn-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.9rem; align-items:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / Nav
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:var(--navy-950);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-navy);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{ box-shadow:0 12px 30px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }

.nav{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding-block:.85rem;
}
.nav__brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.nav__brand img{ height:42px; width:auto; }
.nav__brand-text{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--cream); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.15; }
.nav__brand-text strong{ display:block; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.nav__brand-text span{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-top:.15rem; }

.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.35rem; }
.nav__links a{
  font-size:.92rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--cream); opacity:.82;
  position:relative; padding-block:.3rem;
  transition:opacity .15s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover{ opacity:1; }
.nav__links a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:-2px; height:2px; background:var(--gold);
  transition:right .22s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after,
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after{ right:0; }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{ opacity:1; }

.nav__actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; }
.nav__toggle{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:.4rem;
}
.nav__toggle span{ width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--cream); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease); }

.nav__mobile{
  display:none;
  position:fixed; inset:0; top:0; z-index:99;
  background:var(--navy-950);
  padding: 6.5rem var(--container-pad) 3rem;
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.nav__mobile.is-open{ display:block; }
.nav__mobile ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.nav__mobile a{
  display:block; padding:1.05rem 0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--cream);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-navy);
}
.nav__mobile .btn{ margin-top:2rem; }

body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }

@media (max-width: 1180px){
  .nav__links{ display:none; }
  .nav__actions .btn{ display:none; }
  .nav__toggle{ display:flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px){
  .nav__brand-text span{ display:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--navy-950); color:var(--cream);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 3rem + 4vw, 7rem) clamp(3rem, 2.5rem + 3vw, 5.5rem);
}
.hero::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 88% 8%, rgba(198,161,91,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at 6% 100%, rgba(163,43,32,.20), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__grid{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,4.5rem); align-items:center;
}
.hero--page .hero__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:left; }
.hero--page{ padding-block: clamp(3rem,2.6rem+3vw,5rem) clamp(2.5rem,2rem+2vw,3.5rem); }
.hero__eyebrow{ margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.hero h1{ margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.hero p.lead{ color:rgba(255,253,248,.82); }
.hero .btn-row{ margin-top:2.1rem; }

.hero__portrait{
  position:relative; justify-self:center;
  width:min(500px, 96%);
}
.hero__stats{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem,3vw,4rem);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-navy);
  padding-top:1.75rem;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1.5rem;
}
.hero__stats .stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,1.3rem+1vw,2.3rem); color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }
.hero__stats .stat span{ font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,253,248,.72); }

@media (max-width: 880px){
  .hero__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:left; }
  .hero__portrait{ order:-1; width:min(320px,78%); margin-bottom:1rem; }
  .hero__stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Ring-framed portrait
   ========================================================================== */
.portrait-ring{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:50%;
  padding:.65rem;
  background:var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold), var(--shadow-card);
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  width:100%;
}
.portrait-ring img{ border-radius:50%; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.portrait-ring--sm{ box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--gold), var(--shadow-soft); }

.portrait-frame{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.portrait-frame img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.portrait-frame::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(198,161,91,.5);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Ledger stat strip (standalone, light bg)
   ========================================================================== */
.ledger{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
}
.ledger .stat{
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  text-align:center;
}
.ledger .stat:first-child{ border-left:none; }
.ledger .stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.8rem,1.5rem+1vw,2.6rem); color:var(--navy-950); font-weight:600; }
.ledger .stat span{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .ledger{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ledger .stat{ border-left:none; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .ledger .stat:nth-child(1),.ledger .stat:nth-child(2){ border-top:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section headers
   ========================================================================== */
.section-head{ max-width:46rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.section-head h2{ margin-top:.6rem; }
.section-head p.lead{ margin-top:1rem; }
.section-head--center{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-foot{ margin-top:var(--space-lg); text-align:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards: generic
   ========================================================================== */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:var(--space-md); }
.grid--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid--2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid--4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .grid--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } .grid--4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px){ .grid--3,.grid--2,.grid--4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:var(--space-md); height:100%;
  transition:transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease), border-color .22s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border-color:transparent; }
.card__icon{ width:44px; height:44px; color:var(--crimson); margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.card h3{ margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.card p{ color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-size:.96rem; }
.card__link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; margin-top:1.1rem; font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--crimson); }
.card__link svg{ width:16px; height:16px; transition:transform .2s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card__link svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* School / program card */
.school-card{
  background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:var(--space-md); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.9rem; height:100%;
}
.school-card__tag{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); background:var(--navy-950); display:inline-block; padding:.3rem .7rem; border-radius:99px; align-self:flex-start; }
.school-card h3{ font-size:1.22rem; }
.school-card__audience{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-style:italic; }
.school-card__courses{ margin-top:.4rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.55rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:.9rem; }
.course-row{ display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:.75rem; font-size:.92rem; }
.course-row span:first-child{ color:var(--charcoal); }
.course-row__end{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.course-row__apply{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--crimson); white-space:nowrap; }
.course-row__apply:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }

.chip{ font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:.2rem .55rem; border-radius:99px; white-space:nowrap; }
.chip--live{ background:rgba(63,115,80,.12); color:var(--success); }
.chip--soon{ background:rgba(163,43,32,.1); color:var(--crimson); }

/* Service card (Book page) */
.service-card{ text-align:left; }
.service-card__num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline (About page) — genuine chronological sequence
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:2.4rem; }
.timeline::before{ content:''; position:absolute; left:6px; top:.4rem; bottom:.4rem; width:2px; background:var(--line); }
.timeline-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:2.3rem; }
.timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.timeline-item::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:-2.4rem; top:.35rem; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--cream); border:3px solid var(--crimson);
}
.timeline-item__year{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:800; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--crimson); text-transform:uppercase; }
.timeline-item h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-top:.25rem; }
.timeline-item p{ color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-size:.95rem; margin-top:.35rem; }

/* Credential ladder */
.ladder{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1rem; counter-reset:rung; }
.ladder-step{ position:relative; background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:1.6rem 1.3rem; }
.ladder-step::before{
  counter-increment:rung; content:counter(rung);
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:2.1rem; height:2.1rem;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:.9rem;
}
.ladder-step h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--navy-950); margin-bottom:.35rem; font-weight:600; }
.ladder-step p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .ladder{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .ladder{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* Credential wall (About) */
.cred-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; }
.cred-item{ background:var(--cream); padding:1.4rem 1.6rem; }
.cred-item h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-950); }
.cred-item span{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }
@media (max-width: 700px){ .cred-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Ruled divider (ledger line)
   ========================================================================== */
.rule{ height:1px; background:var(--line); border:none; width:100%; }
.rule--navy{ background:var(--line-on-navy); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Quote block
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-block{ position:relative; padding-left: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3rem); }
.quote-block blockquote{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.4rem,1.2rem+1vw,2.1rem); color:var(--navy-950); line-height:1.35; }
.bg-navy .quote-block blockquote{ color:var(--cream); }
.quote-block cite{ display:block; margin-top:1.2rem; font-style:normal; font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--crimson); }
.bg-navy .quote-block cite{ color:var(--gold); }
.quote-mark{ position:absolute; left:-.3rem; top:-1.6rem; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:6rem; color:var(--gold); opacity:.4; line-height:1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Split section (image + text)
   ========================================================================== */
.split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem); align-items:center; }
.split--reverse{ direction:rtl; }
.split--reverse > *{ direction:ltr; }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .split, .split--reverse{ grid-template-columns:1fr; direction:ltr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Marquee / recognition strip
   ========================================================================== */
.recognition{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:2.2rem 3rem; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.recognition span{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA band
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-700));
  color:var(--cream); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:clamp(2.5rem,3vw,4.5rem);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:2.5rem; flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(45% 80% at 90% 20%, rgba(198,161,91,.22), transparent 60%); pointer-events:none; }
.cta-band > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-band h2{ color:var(--cream); font-size:var(--fs-h3); max-width:26rem; }
.cta-band p{ color:rgba(255,253,248,.78); margin-top:.5rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.form-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1.3rem 1.5rem; }
.form-grid .field--full{ grid-column:1/-1; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .form-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.field label{ display:block; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-950); margin-bottom:.45rem; }
.field .req{ color:var(--crimson); }
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%; padding:.85em 1em; border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:var(--cream); color:var(--charcoal); transition:border-color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--crimson); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(163,43,32,.1);
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.field small{ display:block; margin-top:.4rem; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }

.form-note{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); margin-top:1.4rem; }
.honeypot{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; opacity:0; height:0; overflow:hidden; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact info cards
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-card{
  display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start;
  background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:1.5rem;
}
.contact-card__icon{ width:22px; height:22px; color:var(--crimson); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:.15rem; }
.contact-card h4{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--navy-950); margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.contact-card a,.contact-card p{ font-size:.96rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }
.contact-card a{ display:block; transition:color .15s var(--ease); }
.contact-card a:hover{ color:var(--crimson); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Gallery
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1rem; grid-auto-rows:280px;
}
.gallery-item{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; cursor:zoom-in;
  background:var(--navy-950);
}
.gallery-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.gallery-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item--tall{ grid-row:span 2; }
.gallery-item__caption{
  position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; padding:1.5rem 1.1rem 1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(12,23,48,.88), transparent);
  color:var(--cream); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__caption,
.gallery-item:focus-visible .gallery-item__caption{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.gallery-cat{ margin-bottom:.6rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px){ .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); grid-auto-rows:240px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-auto-rows:300px; } .gallery-item--tall{ grid-row:span 1; } }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; background:rgba(12,17,30,.94);
  display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:2rem;
}
.lightbox.is-open{ display:flex; }
.lightbox img{ max-width:min(92vw,1100px); max-height:86vh; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); }
.lightbox__close{
  position:absolute; top:1.5rem; right:1.5rem; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,253,248,.1); border:1px solid var(--line-on-navy); color:var(--cream); cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.lightbox__close:hover{ background:rgba(255,253,248,.18); }
.lightbox__caption{ position:absolute; bottom:2rem; left:0; right:0; text-align:center; color:var(--cream); font-size:.9rem; opacity:.75; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{ background:var(--navy-950); color:rgba(255,253,248,.75); padding-block: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md); }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:var(--space-lg); padding-bottom:var(--space-lg); }
.footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.footer-brand img{ height:40px; }
.footer-brand span{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--cream); font-size:1.05rem; }
.site-footer p{ font-size:.92rem; max-width:32ch; }
.footer-col h5{ font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:1.1rem; font-weight:700; }
.footer-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.7rem; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:.92rem; transition:color .15s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
.footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; padding-top:var(--space-md); border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-navy); font-size:.82rem; }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }

@media (max-width: 900px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll reveal
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal{ transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.js-ready .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Misc utility
   ========================================================================== */
.mt-0{ margin-top:0; }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.max-prose{ max-width:62ch; }
.max-prose--center{ margin-inline:auto; }
.stack{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:var(--space-sm); }
.tag-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.6rem; }
.tag{ font-size:.82rem; padding:.4rem .9rem; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:99px; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }
.bg-navy .tag{ border-color:var(--line-on-navy); color:rgba(255,253,248,.85); }

.book-strip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1rem; }
.book-strip img{ width:100%; height:260px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:var(--radius-md); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .book-strip{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .book-strip img{ height:220px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Payment card (bank transfer details)
   ========================================================================== */
.payment-card{
  background:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:var(--space-md); max-width:26rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.payment-card__header{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.payment-card__header svg{ width:26px; height:26px; color:var(--crimson); flex-shrink:0; }
.payment-card__header h3{ font-size:1.05rem; margin:0; }
.payment-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:.85rem 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); gap:1rem; }
.payment-row__label{ font-size:.74rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.07em; color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-weight:700; }
.payment-row__value{ font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-950); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.65rem; text-align:right; }
.copy-btn{
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:.32rem .65rem; border-radius:99px; white-space:nowrap;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--parchment); color:var(--charcoal-soft); cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .15s var(--ease), color .15s var(--ease), border-color .15s var(--ease);
}
.copy-btn:hover{ border-color:var(--crimson); color:var(--crimson); }
.copy-btn.is-copied{ background:var(--success); border-color:var(--success); color:var(--cream); }
.payment-card__note{ margin-top:1rem; padding-top:1rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }
.payment-card__note a{ color:var(--crimson); font-weight:600; }

.page-404{ min-height:60vh; display:flex; align-items:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Assessment tier price + blog article typography
   ========================================================================== */
.tier-card__price{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-950); margin:.3rem 0 .8rem; }
.tier-card__price span{ font-size:.88rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-family:var(--font-body); }

.article{ max-width:42rem; margin-inline:auto; }
.article h2{ margin-top:2.3rem; margin-bottom:.7rem; font-size:1.45rem; }
.article p{ max-width:none; margin-top:1.15rem; color:var(--charcoal); }
.article-meta{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; align-items:center; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); margin-bottom:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.back-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--crimson); margin-bottom:1.6rem; }
.back-link svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.article .quote-block{ margin:2rem 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Native multi-step assessment
   ========================================================================== */
.assess-wrap{ max-width:44rem; margin-inline:auto; }
.assess-progress{ height:8px; background:var(--line); border-radius:99px; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.assess-progress__fill{ height:100%; background:var(--crimson); border-radius:99px; transition:width .35s var(--ease); width:14%; }
.assess-progress-label{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:2.2rem; }

.assess-step{ }
.assess-step__title{ font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.assess-step__desc{ color:var(--charcoal-soft); margin-bottom:2rem; font-size:.95rem; }

.q-block{ margin-bottom:2.2rem; padding-bottom:2.2rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.q-block:last-child{ border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0; }
.q-block__prompt{ font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-950); margin-bottom:1rem; font-size:1rem; }
.q-block__num{ color:var(--crimson); margin-right:.4rem; }

.choice-options{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.7rem; }
.choice-option{ position:relative; display:block; }
.choice-option input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; margin:0; cursor:pointer; }
.choice-option__body{
  display:block; padding:.9rem 1.1rem; border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.94rem; color:var(--charcoal); background:var(--cream);
  transition:border-color .15s var(--ease), background .15s var(--ease);
}
.choice-option input:checked ~ .choice-option__body{ border-color:var(--crimson); background:rgba(163,43,32,.05); font-weight:600; }
.choice-option input:focus-visible ~ .choice-option__body{ outline:3px solid var(--crimson); outline-offset:2px; }

.likert-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:.6rem; }
.likert-option{ position:relative; text-align:center; }
.likert-option input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; margin:0; cursor:pointer; }
.likert-option__body{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.35rem; padding:.8rem .4rem;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--cream);
  font-size:.72rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); transition:border-color .15s var(--ease), background .15s var(--ease);
}
.likert-option__body b{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--navy-950); font-weight:600; }
.likert-option input:checked ~ .likert-option__body{ border-color:var(--crimson); background:rgba(163,43,32,.05); }
.likert-option input:checked ~ .likert-option__body b{ color:var(--crimson); }
.likert-option input:focus-visible ~ .likert-option__body{ outline:3px solid var(--crimson); outline-offset:2px; }
.likert-scale-labels{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.72rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); margin-top:.5rem; }
@media (max-width:560px){
  .likert-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:.35rem; }
  .likert-option__body{ padding:.5rem .2rem; font-size:.6rem; }
  .likert-option__body b{ font-size:.95rem; }
}

.field-error{ color:var(--error); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; margin-top:.6rem; display:none; }
.q-block.has-error .field-error{ display:block; }
.q-block.has-error .choice-option__body,
.q-block.has-error .likert-option__body{ border-color:var(--error); }
.field.has-error label{ color:var(--error); }
.field.has-error input,
.field.has-error select{ border-color:var(--error); }
.assess-error-summary{
  color:var(--error); font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; margin-top:1.2rem; display:none;
  background:rgba(163,43,32,.08); border:1px solid rgba(163,43,32,.25); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:.8rem 1rem;
}
.assess-error-summary.is-visible{ display:block; }

.assess-nav{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:2.5rem; gap:1rem; }
.assess-nav__spacer{ flex:1; }

.assess-intro-card{ background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:1.4rem 1.6rem; margin-bottom:2rem; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); }

.declaration{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:.9rem; padding:1.3rem 1.4rem; background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); }
.declaration input[type="checkbox"]{ width:21px; height:21px; margin-top:.15rem; accent-color:var(--crimson); flex-shrink:0; cursor:pointer; }
.declaration label{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--charcoal); line-height:1.55; cursor:pointer; }

.field input[type="file"]{ padding:.55em .8em; background:var(--cream); cursor:pointer; font-size:.9rem; }
.field small.hint{ display:block; margin-top:.4rem; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--charcoal-soft); font-weight:400; }
.field small.file-error{ display:none; margin-top:.4rem; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--error); font-weight:700; }
.field--other{ margin-top:.9rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   APTITUDE & CAREER DISCOVERY ASSESSMENT (assessment-aptitude.html)
   Scoped under .aptq so its bespoke "letterhead" look never leaks into
   or clashes with the rest of the site design system.
   ========================================================================== */
.aptq{
    --navy:#14213D;
    --navy-deep:#0D1830;
    --navy-soft:#243459;
    --gold:#C9A227;
    --gold-deep:#A6851C;
    --cream:#FAF6EC;
    --paper:#FFFDF7;
    --line:#DED2AC;
    --ink:#1C1B18;
    --ink-soft:#5B584E;
    box-sizing:border-box;
    padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);
    padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);
  }
.aptq *{box-sizing:border-box;}
.aptq{
    margin:0;
    min-height:100%;
    background:var(--cream);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(var(--cream),var(--cream)),
      repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20,33,61,0.028) 0px, rgba(20,33,61,0.028) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 34px);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
.aptq a{color:var(--navy);}
.aptq .shell{
    max-width:700px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:36px 20px 64px;
  }

/* ---- Masthead ---- */
.aptq .masthead{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:16px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
.aptq .crest{
    width:52px;height:52px;flex:0 0 auto;
    border:1.5px solid var(--navy);
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);
    background:var(--paper);
  }
.aptq .masthead-text .eyebrow{
    font-size:12.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    color:var(--gold-deep);
    margin:0 0 2px;
  }
.aptq .masthead-text h1{
    margin:0;
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.25;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-weight:700;
  }
.aptq .rule{
    height:3px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold) 100%);
    margin:6px 0 28px;
  }

/* ---- Card ---- */
.aptq .paper{
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 14px 30px -22px rgba(20,33,61,0.35);
    padding:34px 30px;
  }
@media (max-width:480px){
.aptq .paper{padding:26px 18px;}
}

/* ---- Intro screen ---- */
.aptq .intro h2{
    font-size:26px;
    line-height:1.3;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 14px;
  }
.aptq .intro p{
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.65;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin:0 0 16px;
  }
.aptq .tagline{
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-deep);
    border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left:14px;
    margin:22px 0 26px;
  }
.aptq .meta-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:14px;
    margin:22px 0 8px;
  }
@media (max-width:480px){
.aptq .meta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
.aptq .field label{
    display:block;
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom:5px;
  }
.aptq .field input{
    width:100%;
    font-family:inherit;
    font-size:15px;
    padding:10px 11px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
  }
.aptq .field input:focus{
    outline:2px solid var(--navy);
    outline-offset:1px;
  }
.aptq .facts{
    display:flex;
    gap:22px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin:24px 0 4px;
    padding-top:20px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
.aptq .facts b{ color:var(--navy); display:block; font-size:17px; }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.aptq .btn{
    font-family:inherit;
    font-size:15.5px;
    padding:13px 26px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--navy);
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--paper);
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .15s ease, color .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
  }
.aptq .btn:hover{ background:var(--navy-soft); }
.aptq .btn:disabled{ opacity:0.35; cursor:not-allowed; }
.aptq .btn-ghost{
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--navy);
  }
.aptq .btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(20,33,61,0.06); }
.aptq .btn-gold{
    background:var(--gold);
    border-color:var(--gold-deep);
    color:var(--navy-deep);
    font-weight:700;
  }
.aptq .btn-gold:hover{ background:var(--gold-deep); color:var(--paper); }
.aptq .actions{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    margin-top:30px;
  }
.aptq .actions .spacer{flex:1;}

/* ---- Progress ---- */
.aptq .progress-wrap{ margin-bottom:24px; }
.aptq .progress-labels{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    font-size:12.5px;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom:7px;
  }
.aptq .progress-labels .section-name{ color:var(--navy); font-weight:700; }
.aptq .progress-track{
    height:6px;
    background:var(--line);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
.aptq .progress-fill{
    height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy),var(--gold));
    transition:width .25s ease;
  }

/* ---- Question ---- */
.aptq .qnum{
    font-size:12.5px;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin:0 0 8px;
  }
.aptq .prompt{
    font-size:19px;
    line-height:1.5;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 22px;
  }
.aptq .options{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:10px;
  }
.aptq .option{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    text-align:left;
    font-family:inherit;
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.4;
    padding:13px 15px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    cursor:pointer;
  }
.aptq .option:hover{ border-color:var(--navy-soft); }
.aptq .option .bullet{
    flex:0 0 auto;
    width:24px;height:24px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--navy);
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);
  }
.aptq .option.selected{
    border-color:var(--navy);
    background:rgba(20,33,61,0.06);
  }
.aptq .option.selected .bullet{
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--paper);
  }

/* Preference (Likert) layout */
.aptq .scale{
    display:flex;
    gap:8px;
    justify-content:space-between;
  }
.aptq .scale-opt{
    flex:1;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;
    font-family:inherit;
    font-size:11.5px;
    line-height:1.25;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    text-align:center;
    padding:10px 4px 12px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--cream);
    cursor:pointer;
  }
.aptq .scale-opt .dot{
    width:26px;height:26px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px solid var(--navy);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);
  }
.aptq .scale-opt.selected{
    border-color:var(--navy);
    background:rgba(20,33,61,0.06);
  }
.aptq .scale-opt.selected .dot{
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--paper);
  }
@media (max-width:480px){
.aptq .scale{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
.aptq .scale-opt{ flex:1 1 30%; }
}

/* ---- Results ---- */
.aptq .results-head{
    text-align:left;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
.aptq .results-head h2{
    font-size:24px;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 4px;
  }
.aptq .results-sub{
    font-size:13.5px;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin:0 0 24px;
  }
.aptq .top-pathway{
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--paper);
    padding:22px 24px;
    margin-bottom:26px;
  }
.aptq .top-pathway .label{
    font-size:12.5px;
    color:var(--gold);
    margin:0 0 6px;
  }
.aptq .top-pathway h3{
    font-size:22px;
    margin:0 0 8px;
  }
.aptq .top-pathway p{
    font-size:14.5px;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin:0;
    color:#E8E4D8;
  }
.aptq .band-pill{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:12px;
    font-size:12.5px;
    padding:4px 11px;
    background:var(--gold);
    color:var(--navy-deep);
    font-weight:700;
  }
.aptq .bars{ margin:8px 0 28px; }
.aptq .bar-row{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 46px;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:9px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    font-size:13.5px;
  }
.aptq .bar-row:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.aptq .bar-row .name{ color:var(--navy); }
.aptq .bar-track{
    height:9px;
    background:var(--cream);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    position:relative;
  }
.aptq .bar-fill{ height:100%; background:var(--gold); }
.aptq .bar-row .pct{ text-align:right; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.aptq .detail-block{
    padding-top:22px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    margin-top:6px;
  }
.aptq .detail-block h4{
    font-size:14px;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 10px;
  }
.aptq .detail-block ul{
    margin:0 0 20px;
    padding-left:20px;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
.aptq .skill-snapshot{
    display:flex;
    gap:22px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
.aptq .skill-snapshot .item{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.aptq .skill-snapshot b{ color:var(--navy); font-size:18px; display:block; }
.aptq .footer-note{
    margin-top:30px;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top:16px;
  }
@media print{
.aptq{ background:var(--paper); }
.aptq .no-print{ display:none !important; }
.aptq .paper{ box-shadow:none; border:none; padding:0; }
.aptq .shell{ max-width:100%; padding:0; }
}