/* Claire Wasserman-Inspired Bold Editorial Theme & Deepened Outfit-Matched Pastel Palette */
        :root {
            --bg-color: #F0F3F4; /* Slightly deeper, richer cool-toned off-white */
            --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
            --bg-subtle: #E2E8EC;
            --text-main: #111715; /* Richer near-black slate */
            --text-muted: #4A5551; /* Darker, more visible secondary text */
            
            /* Deepened Outfit-Matched Pastel/Teal Accents (More prominent & visible) */
            --accent-teal: #5A7E7E; /* Deeper, richer teal matching jacket/clothes */
            --accent-teal-hover: #466565;
            --accent-blue: #6A8CA3; 
            
            --border-color: #C6D4D7; /* More distinct borders */
            --font-serif: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
            
            --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            --shadow-card: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(20, 26, 24, 0.08);
            --shadow-hover: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(20, 26, 24, 0.15);
            
            --radius-pill: 9999px;
            --radius-pill-card: 48px; 
            --radius-smooth: 24px;
        }

        *, *::before, *::after {
            box-sizing: border-box;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            overflow-x: hidden; /* prevent horizontal scroll at document level */
        }

        body {
            background-color: var(--bg-color);
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            line-height: 1.65;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        }

        a {
            color: inherit;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        button {
            cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit;
            border: none;
            background: none;
        }

        img {
            max-width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
        }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1320px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 2.5rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 1.25rem;
            }
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.02;
        }

        .section-tag {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem);
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .section-desc {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 650px;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
        }

        /* Bold Organic Buttons */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--accent-teal);
            color: #FFFFFF;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: var(--accent-teal-hover);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background-color: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            border-color: var(--text-main);
            background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* 1. Navigation */
        header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            background-color: rgba(240, 243, 244, 0.9);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background-color: rgba(240, 243, 244, 0.98);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
        }

        .nav-container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            height: 95px;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        header.scrolled .nav-container {
            height: 75px;
        }

        .nav-logo-wrap {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .nav-logo-img {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            object-fit: contain;
            border-radius: 0%;
            padding: 2px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
        }

        .nav-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.1rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .nav-link {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -4px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--accent-teal);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            width: 28px;
            height: 20px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 1001;
        }

        .hamburger span {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--text-main);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .mobile-menu {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            right: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100vh;
            background-color: var(--bg-color);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            z-index: 999;
            padding: 95px 2rem 2rem; /* top padding matches header height so links are never hidden */
        }

        .mobile-menu.open {
            right: 0;
        }

        .mobile-nav-link {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 1.85rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .mobile-nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* 2. Hero Section with Entrance Keyframe Animation */
        .hero {
            padding: 16rem 0 10rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
            gap: 5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem;
            background-color: #D2E2E5;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
            letter-spacing: -0.03em;
            line-height: 0.9;
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        }

        .hero-title span {
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .hero-tagline {
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .hero-bio {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            max-width: 620px;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .hero-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            animation: heroFadeInUp 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
        }

        @keyframes heroFadeInUp {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            }
        }

        .hero-image-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 3/4;
            border-radius: 180px; 
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
            background-color: #B8CCCC;
        }

        .hero-image-container img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: top center;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .hero-image-container:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }

        .hero-badge-float {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -20px;
            left: -40px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            padding: 1.5rem 2.25rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill-card);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            max-width: 280px;
            animation: badgeFloatIn 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        @keyframes badgeFloatIn {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(20px);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .hero-badge-float .number {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
        }

        .hero-badge-float .label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* 3. Intro / Philosophy Section */
        .philosophy {
            padding: 7rem 0;
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 60px 60px 0 0;
        }

        .philosophy-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
            gap: 6rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .philosophy-quote {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.75vw, 3.5rem);
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--text-main);
            position: relative;
        }

        .philosophy-quote::before {
            content: '“';
            font-size: 10rem;
            position: absolute;
            top: -5rem;
            left: -4rem;
            color: #E2E8EC;
            z-index: 0;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
        }

        .philosophy-content p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        }

        .philosophy-stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3.5rem;
            padding-top: 2.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .stat-item .stat-num {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            display: block;
        }

        .stat-item .stat-lbl {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        /* 4 & 5. Featured Insights & Blog Section */
        .insights-section {
            padding: 7rem 0;
        }

        .featured-article-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill-card);
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            margin-bottom: 5rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .featured-article-card:hover {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .featured-img-wrap {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 440px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: #E2E8EC;
        }

        .featured-img-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .featured-article-card:hover .featured-img-wrap img {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }

        .featured-content {
            padding: 4.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .article-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .category-badge {
            background-color: #D2E2E5;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
        }

        .featured-title {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.2vw, 3.5rem);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1.05;
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .featured-excerpt {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .read-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-main);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .read-link svg {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .read-link:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(6px);
        }

        /* Filter & Search Bar */
        .blog-filter-bar {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1.75rem;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
        }

        .filter-buttons {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .filter-btn {
            padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
            background-color: var(--accent-teal);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .search-box {
            position: relative;
            min-width: 320px;
        }

        .search-box input {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem 0.9rem 3rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .search-box input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(90, 126, 126, 0.2);
        }

        .search-box svg {
            position: absolute;
            left: 1.2rem;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
        }

        /* Articles Grid */
        .articles-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(380px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .article-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-smooth);
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .article-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .article-img {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 16/9;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background-color: #E2E8EC;
        }

        .article-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-img img {
            transform: scale(1.04);
        }

        .article-card-body {
            padding: 2.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .article-card-title {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--text-main);
        }

        .article-card-excerpt {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
            line-clamp: 3;
        }

        .no-results {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 5rem 2rem;
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-smooth);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .no-results h3 {
            font-size: 2.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .no-results p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* 7. About Section */
        .about-section {
            padding: 7rem 0;
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
            gap: 6rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .about-image-card {
            border-radius: 120px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            position: sticky;
            top: 110px;
            background-color: #E2E8EC;
        }

        .about-image-card img {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 3/4;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: top center;
        }

        .credentials-list {
            margin-top: 3rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .credential-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            padding: 1.75rem;
            background-color: var(--bg-color);
            border-radius: var(--radius-smooth);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .credential-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .credential-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            background-color: #D2E2E5;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .credential-item h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        }

        .credential-item p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* 8. Expertise Section */
        .expertise-section {
            padding: 7rem 0;
        }

        .expertise-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .expertise-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            padding: 3.5rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-smooth);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .expertise-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .expertise-icon-wrap {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            background-color: #D2E2E5;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
        }

        .expertise-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.35rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
        }

        .expertise-card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.75;
        }

        /* 9. Resources / Reading Materials Section */
        .resources-section {
            padding: 7rem 0;
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .resources-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.75rem;
        }

        .resource-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-color);
            border-radius: var(--radius-smooth);
            padding: 3.25rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .resource-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .resource-type {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            background-color: #D2E2E5;
            padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .resource-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
        }

        .resource-card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
        }

        /* 10. Contact Section */
        .contact-section {
            padding: 7rem 0;
            background-color: var(--text-main);
            color: var(--bg-color);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 60px 60px 0 0;
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
            gap: 6rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .contact-section .section-title {
            color: var(--bg-color);
        }

        .contact-section .section-desc {
            color: #B5C0BC;
        }

        .contact-info-list {
            margin-top: 3.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.75rem;
        }

        .contact-info-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            color: #D6DDD9;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .contact-info-item svg {
            color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .contact-form {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            padding: 4rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-smooth);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        }

        .form-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #D6DDD9;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        .form-input, .form-textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
            border-radius: 16px;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--accent-teal);
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .form-textarea {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 150px;
        }

        .form-submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1.2rem;
            background-color: var(--accent-teal);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: 16px;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .form-submit-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--accent-teal-hover);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .form-message {
            margin-top: 1.25rem;
            padding: 1.25rem;
            border-radius: 14px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: none;
        }

        .form-message.success {
            background-color: rgba(90, 126, 126, 0.25);
            border: 1px solid var(--accent-teal);
            color: #E2ECEE;
            display: block;
        }

        /* 11. Footer */
        footer {
            background-color: var(--text-main);
            color: #B5C0BC;
            padding: 6rem 0 3.5rem;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        .footer-brand .nav-logo {
            color: #FFFFFF;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .footer-brand p {
            max-width: 360px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #A3ACA7;
        }

        .footer-links-col h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .footer-links-col ul {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.85rem;
        }

        .footer-links-col a {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #A3ACA7;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .footer-links-col a:hover {
            color: #FFFFFF;
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            padding-top: 2.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 258, 0.08);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .back-to-top {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .back-to-top:hover {
            color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero-grid,
            .philosophy-grid,
            .about-grid,
            .contact-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 3.5rem;
            }
            .hero {
                padding: 14rem 0 7rem;
            }
            .hero-image-wrapper {
                max-width: 420px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            .featured-article-card {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .about-image-card {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                max-width: 380px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            .nav-links {
                display: none;
            }
            .hamburger {
                display: flex;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            /* Override minmax minimums — they enforce a fixed column width even at 1 column,
               causing overflow on screens narrower than 360–380px */
            .articles-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .resources-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }
            .expertise-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }
            .resource-card {
                padding: 1.75rem;
            }
            .expertise-card {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 3.25rem;
            }
        }

        /* ── Mobile-specific fixes ── */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            /* Hide CTA button in nav on mobile — hamburger handles nav */
            header .btn {
                display: none;
            }

            /* Hero: reduce huge top padding so image isn't pushed way down */
            .hero {
                padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
            }

            /* Prevent badge from going off-screen */
            .hero-badge-float {
                left: 50%;
                transform: translateX(-50%);
                bottom: -24px;
                max-width: 260px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            /* Add bottom room for the floating badge */
            .hero-image-wrapper {
                padding-bottom: 3rem;
            }

            /* Philosophy quote decorative mark would bleed out */
            .philosophy-quote::before {
                left: 0;
                top: -3rem;
                font-size: 6rem;
            }

            /* Philosophy section padding */
            .philosophy {
                padding: 6rem 0;
            }

            /* Stats: stack to 1 column on small screens */
            .philosophy-stats {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1.25rem;
            }

            /* Featured article content padding */
            .featured-content {
                padding: 2.5rem;
            }

            /* Search box: don't enforce a min-width larger than the screen */
            .search-box {
                min-width: 0;
                width: 100%;
            }

            /* Blog filter bar: stack vertically */
            .blog-filter-bar {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }

            /* Contact form padding */
            .contact-form {
                padding: 2rem;
            }

            /* Section padding reduction */
            .philosophy,
            .insights-section,
            .about-section,
            .expertise-section,
            .resources-section,
            .contact-section {
                padding: 5rem 0;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            /* Articles grid: force single column (min 380px was overflowing) */
            .articles-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            /* Resources & expertise: ensure 1 column on small screens */
            .resources-grid,
            .expertise-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            /* Hero title already handled above; shrink a bit more */
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 2.75rem;
            }

            /* Reduce container padding on very small screens */
            .container {
                padding: 0 1rem;
            }

            /* Philosophy stats font size */
            .stat-item .stat-num {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            /* Section titles */
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(35px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        }

        .reveal.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }