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@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*{transition:none!important}}

.profile-photo img{transition:filter .4s}.profile-photo:hover img{filter:none}
@media(hover:none){.portrait img,.profile-photo img{filter:none}}

/* ---- Visual refinement pass ---- */
:root{--serif:'Newsreader',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;--sans:'Hanken Grotesk',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}
body{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16.5px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
h1,h2,.service-card h3,.person-line h3,.big-year,.three-col h3,.values h3,.profile-body h2,.offices h3,.footer-brand,.coverage-mark{font-family:var(--serif)}
h1,h2{letter-spacing:-.025em;font-weight:400;font-optical-sizing:auto}
h1{line-height:1.02}
em{font-style:italic;font-weight:300}
.footer-brand span{font-family:var(--sans)}
p{line-height:1.7}
.eyebrow{letter-spacing:.14em}
/* header */
.header{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.header nav a{transition:color .2s,border-color .2s}
/* hero: one orchestrated entrance */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.hero-copy>*{animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
.hero-copy>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.08s}.hero-copy>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.16s}.hero-copy>*:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.24s}
.coverage{animation:rise 1s .2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
.regions>div{animation:fadein .8s both}.regions>div:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.45s}.regions>div:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.55s}.regions>div:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.65s}
}
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes fadein{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
.coverage{box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(11,40,74,.55)}
.coverage:before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(171,193,242,.18) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:18px 18px;mask-image:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 35%,#000 100%);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 35%,#000 100%);pointer-events:none}
.coverage>*{position:relative}
.regions h2{transition:transform .3s}
.regions>div:hover h2{transform:translateX(6px)}
/* credentials strip */
.credentials{background:#fbfcfd}
.credentials-inner>div{padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:4px;justify-content:center}
.credentials-inner>div:not(:first-child){padding-left:44px}
.credentials strong{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.6rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy)}
.credentials span{font-size:.8rem}
/* buttons & links */
.button{letter-spacing:.01em;gap:10px}
.text-link{transition:color .2s,border-color .2s}
/* service cards */
.service-card{position:relative}
.service-card:before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--blue);transition:width .35s}
.service-card:hover:before{width:100%}
.service-card h3{font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em}
/* people */
.portrait{background:#dfe4ea}
.person-line h3{font-weight:400}
/* about band */
.about-band{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef2f6,#f5f7fa)}
/* cta */
.cta{background:var(--navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta:after{content:'';position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;border:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.25);border-radius:50%;right:-160px;top:-120px;pointer-events:none}
.cta .eyebrow{color:#abc1f2}
.cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta h2 {font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.2vw,4rem)}
footer{background:#071c36}
/* inner pages */
.big-year{font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.profile-photo{box-shadow:0 24px 48px -28px rgba(11,40,74,.45)}
.profile-body h2{letter-spacing:-.03em}
form{border-top:3px solid var(--blue)}
@media(max-width:760px){
.credentials-inner>div,.credentials-inner>div:first-child,.credentials-inner>div:not(:first-child){flex-direction:row;align-items:baseline;padding-left:0}
.credentials strong{font-size:1.25rem}
.hero h1{font-size:3.3rem}
.cta:after{width:320px;height:320px;right:-140px}
}
footer{border-top:1px solid #17365e}
@media(max-width:760px){.credentials-inner>div,.credentials-inner>div:first-child,.credentials-inner>div:not(:first-child){justify-content:space-between;width:100%}}

/* ===== Pass 3: type scale + visual fill ===== */
body{font-size:17px}
p{font-size:1rem}
.eyebrow{font-size:.78rem}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.75rem,4.4vw,4.3rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,2.8vw,2.8rem)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.9rem,4.6vw,4.5rem)}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{font-size:.75rem}
.hero-copy>p{font-size:1.1rem}
.header nav{font-size:.92rem}
.button,.text-link{font-size:.92rem}
.regions h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,2.7vw,2.6rem)}
.coverage-top .eyebrow{font-size:.72rem}
.coverage-bottom p,.coverage-bottom a{font-size:.85rem}
.credentials span{font-size:.875rem}
.section-head p{font-size:1.05rem}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.65rem}
.service-card p{font-size:1rem}
.card-link{font-size:.9rem}
.card-number{font-size:.8rem}
.person-line h3{font-size:1.35rem}
.person .role{font-size:.92rem}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3.2vw,3rem)}
.cta p{font-size:1.05rem}
.footer-top>div:not(:first-child),.footer-top p{font-size:.92rem}
.footer-brand{font-size:2rem}
.footer-brand span{font-size:.8rem}
.footer-bottom{font-size:.82rem}
.big-year{font-size:4.25rem}
.three-col h3,.values h3{font-size:1.6rem}
.three-col p{font-size:1rem}
.values article>span,.number{font-size:.8rem}
.service-details p{font-size:1.02rem}
.clean-list li{font-size:.98rem}
.profile-body h2{font-size:2.4rem}
.profile-body .eyebrow{font-size:.75rem}
.profile-role{font-size:1.05rem}
.education p{font-size:.95rem}
.contact-info h2{font-size:2.2rem}
form h2{font-size:1.9rem}
label{font-size:.92rem}
.offices h3{font-size:1.4rem}
.offices p,.contact-info .direct{font-size:.92rem}
.form-note,#form-status{font-size:.85rem}

/* navy page heroes with network map */
.page-hero{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero:before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%,rgba(46,91,199,.35),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.page-hero-inner{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;min-height:420px;padding:56px 0}
.page-hero .eyebrow{color:#abc1f2;margin-bottom:22px}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.5rem,4vw,3.8rem);margin-bottom:24px}
.page-hero h1 em{color:#abc1f2}
.page-hero .lead{color:#c8d4ec;font-size:1.15rem;max-width:560px}
.page-hero-map{align-self:stretch;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.emea-map{width:100%;max-width:440px;height:auto;display:block}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.hub-link{stroke-dasharray:6 6;animation:dash 2.4s linear infinite}}
@keyframes dash{to{stroke-dashoffset:-24}}
/* homepage about band with map */
.about-band{padding:70px 0}
.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;align-items:center;gap:70px}
.about-band .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:22px;padding-top:0}
.about-map{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 50px -34px rgba(11,40,74,.4)}
.about-map .emea-map{max-width:none}
/* services icons */
.svc-icon{width:64px;height:64px;margin-top:34px;fill:none;stroke:var(--blue);stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;display:block}
.service-details article>div:first-child{padding:28px;background:var(--pale);border-left:3px solid var(--blue);align-self:start}
.service-details article>div:first-child h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,2.6vw,2.5rem)}
/* tighten big empty gaps */
.section{padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px}
.service-details article{padding:60px 0;gap:70px}
.story{padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:70px}
.contact-layout{padding-top:56px}
.team-profiles{padding-top:0}
@media(max-width:760px){
body{font-size:16px}
.page-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0;padding:40px 0 10px;gap:10px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:2.5rem}
.page-hero .lead{font-size:1.02rem}
.page-hero-map{max-width:340px;margin:0 auto;opacity:.9}
.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
.about-map{padding:14px}
.hero h1{font-size:2.8rem}
h2{font-size:2rem}
.service-details article{gap:24px;padding:36px 0}
.service-details article>div:first-child{padding:20px}
.svc-icon{width:48px;height:48px;margin-top:20px}
.profile-body h2{font-size:2.1rem}
}
.emea-map{max-width:500px}
.page-hero-map .emea-map{max-width:520px}

/* ===== Pass 4: backgrounds + clean icons ===== */
:root{--tint:#eef2fb;--tint-2:#f6f8fd}
.bleed-tint{background:var(--tint);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax)}
/* icons */
.icon-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#e3eafb;color:var(--blue);flex-shrink:0;transition:background .25s,color .25s}
.icon-badge svg{width:26px;height:26px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.service-card .icon-badge{margin-bottom:34px}
.service-card:hover .icon-badge{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.service-details .icon-badge{margin-top:30px;width:64px;height:64px}
.service-details .icon-badge svg{width:30px;height:30px}
/* homepage hero */
.hero{position:relative}
.hero:before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:100vw;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:-1;
 background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef2fb 0%,#f6f8fd 100%);}
.hero:after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:100vw;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:-1;
 background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(11,40,74,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(11,40,74,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:48px 48px;
 mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 40%,#000 70%,transparent);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 40%,#000 70%,transparent)}
main{position:relative;z-index:0;overflow-x:clip}
/* credentials strip in navy */
.credentials{background:#071c36;border:0}
.credentials-inner>div{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1)!important}
.credentials strong{color:#fff}
.credentials span{color:#a9bcdf}
/* service cards on white: give them depth */
.service-grid{border:0;gap:20px}
.service-card,.service-card:last-child{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.service-card:hover{background:#fff;box-shadow:0 22px 40px -28px rgba(11,40,74,.35)}
/* services page: alternating rows */
.service-details{padding-top:10px}
.service-details article:nth-child(even){background:var(--tint);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax);border-bottom:0}
.service-details article:nth-child(even)>div:first-child{background:#fff}
.service-details article{border-bottom:0}
/* team: alternating profiles */
.team-profiles .profile{border-bottom:0}
.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(even){background:var(--tint);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax)}
/* about: values tinted */
.mission + .section{background:var(--tint);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax);padding-bottom:90px}
.values article{border-color:#d5ddee}
/* contact */
.contact-layout{background:var(--tint);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax)}
form{background:#fff;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -40px rgba(11,40,74,.45)}
.offices{border-color:#d5ddee}
/* people section tinted lightly on homepage handled by order: about-band tint, people white */
@media(max-width:760px){
.service-grid{gap:14px}
.service-card .icon-badge{margin-bottom:22px}
.hero:after{display:none}
}
.home-expertise{background:var(--tint-2);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint-2);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax)}
.about-band{background:#fff}
.about-map{background:var(--tint-2)}
.home-people{background:var(--tint);box-shadow:0 0 0 100vmax var(--tint);clip-path:inset(0 -100vmax)}

/* ===== Pass 5: motion ===== */
.header{transition:height .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease}
.header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.55);background:rgba(11,40,74,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
@media(min-width:761px){.header.scrolled{height:76px}.header .brand img{transition:height .3s ease}.header.scrolled .brand img{height:62px}}
.motion .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) var(--d,0ms),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) var(--d,0ms)}
.motion .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.motion .clean-list li.reveal{transform:translateX(-12px)}
.motion .clean-list li.reveal.in{transform:none}
/* map draw */
.motion .emea-map.draw path:not(.hub-link){stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) calc(var(--d,0ms) + 200ms)}
.motion .emea-map.draw.in path:not(.hub-link){stroke-dashoffset:0}
.motion .emea-map.draw circle,.motion .emea-map.draw text{opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease .9s}
.motion .emea-map.draw.in circle,.motion .emea-map.draw.in text{opacity:1}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.emea-map circle[r="18"]{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:pulse 3.2s ease-out infinite}
.emea-map circle[r="18"]:nth-of-type(odd){animation-delay:1.6s}
}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(.6);opacity:.9}100%{transform:scale(1.9);opacity:0}}
/* hero card drifting ring */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.coverage:after{animation:drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate}}
@keyframes drift{from{transform:translate(0,0)}to{transform:translate(-40px,60px)}}
/* link underline grows */
.text-link{background:linear-gradient(var(--blue),var(--blue)) left bottom/0 1px no-repeat;transition:background-size .35s ease,color .2s,border-color .2s}
.text-link:hover{background-size:100% 1px;border-color:transparent}
/* button arrow nudge */
.button{transition:background .25s,transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.button:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 24px -14px rgba(46,91,199,.8)}
/* profile photo color on hover */
.profile-photo img{transition:filter .6s,transform .8s}
.profile:hover .profile-photo img{filter:grayscale(0);transform:scale(1.03)}

/* ===== Pass 6: richer backgrounds ===== */
:root{
 --arc:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23245bc1' stroke-opacity='.10' stroke-width='1.4'%3E%3Cpath d='M327 73A180 180 0 1 0 327 327'/%3E%3Cpath d='M299 101A140 140 0 1 0 299 299'/%3E%3Cpath d='M271 129A100 100 0 1 0 271 271'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
 --arc-light:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 400'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-opacity='.07' stroke-width='1.4'%3E%3Cpath d='M327 73A180 180 0 1 0 327 327'/%3E%3Cpath d='M299 101A140 140 0 1 0 299 299'/%3E%3Cpath d='M271 129A100 100 0 1 0 271 271'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
 --grad-tint:linear-gradient(160deg,#e8eefb 0%,#f3f6fc 55%,#e2e9f8 100%);
}
/* generic full-bleed decorated tint */
.home-expertise,.home-people,.service-details article:nth-child(even),.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(even),.mission + .section,.contact-layout{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.home-expertise:before,.home-people:before,.service-details article:nth-child(even):before,.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(even):before,.mission + .section:before,.contact-layout:before{
 content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:100vw;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:-1;
 background:var(--arc) no-repeat right -160px center/620px,var(--grad-tint)}
.home-expertise,.home-people,.service-details article:nth-child(even),.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(even),.mission + .section,.contact-layout{background:transparent;box-shadow:none;clip-path:none}
.home-people:before{background:var(--arc) no-repeat left -200px top -80px/640px,var(--grad-tint)}
.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(even):before{background:var(--arc) no-repeat right -120px bottom -180px/560px,var(--grad-tint)}
/* white sections get a whisper of gradient instead of flat white */
.service-details article:nth-child(odd),.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(odd),.story{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.service-details article:nth-child(odd):before,.team-profiles .profile:nth-child(odd):before,.story:before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:100vw;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f8fafc)}
/* homepage hero: brand arcs behind */
.hero:before{background:var(--arc) no-repeat left -260px top -120px/720px,radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 30%,#dbe4f8 0%,transparent 55%),linear-gradient(180deg,#eef2fb 0%,#f6f8fd 100%)}
/* about band: navy panel behind the map, bleeding to left edge */
.about-band{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f6f8fd);padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.about-band-inner{gap:80px}
.about-map{background:var(--navy);border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:60px 50px 60px 0;position:relative;align-self:stretch;display:flex;align-items:center}
.about-map:before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;right:100%;width:100vw;background:var(--navy)}
.about-map:after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;right:-1px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%,rgba(46,91,199,.45),transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.about-map .emea-map{position:relative;z-index:1}
.about-band-inner>div:last-child{padding:80px 0}
/* page heroes: arcs + richer gradient */
.page-hero{background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat left -240px bottom -260px/700px,linear-gradient(120deg,#081f3d 0%,#0b284a 45%,#16406f 100%)}
/* CTA richer */
.cta{background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat right -180px center/640px,linear-gradient(120deg,#0b284a 0%,#1c4a86 100%)}
.cta:after{display:none}
/* mission band */
.mission{background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat right -200px top -140px/680px,linear-gradient(140deg,#081f3d,#14396a)}
/* credentials strip gradient */
.credentials{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#071c36,#123766)}
/* profiles fill width */
.profile-body{max-width:none}
.profile{grid-template-columns:320px 1fr;gap:64px}
/* cards slightly lifted on tinted bg */
.service-card,.service-card:last-child{box-shadow:0 14px 30px -26px rgba(11,40,74,.35)}
@media(max-width:760px){
.about-map{padding:30px 0}
.about-map:before{right:-100vw;left:auto;width:300vw;left:-100vw}
.about-band-inner>div:last-child{padding:10px 0 50px}
.home-expertise:before,.home-people:before,.mission + .section:before,.contact-layout:before{background-size:380px,auto}
}

/* ===== Services page cards ===== */
.svc-section{position:relative;padding:0 0 90px;background:var(--arc) no-repeat right -220px top 380px/700px,linear-gradient(180deg,#eef2fb 0%,#f6f8fd 50%,#eaeffb 100%)}
.svc-tabs{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:-44px;margin-bottom:56px}
.svc-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:#fff;padding:20px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 18px 36px -26px rgba(11,40,74,.45);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.svc-tab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:#bccdf2;box-shadow:0 24px 40px -24px rgba(11,40,74,.5)}
.svc-tab:hover .icon-badge{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.svc-tab .icon-badge{width:48px;height:48px}.svc-tab .icon-badge svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.svc-tab span:last-child{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink)}
.svc-tab small{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:3px}
.svc-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;background:#fff;margin-bottom:36px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -44px rgba(11,40,74,.5);border:1px solid #e2e8f4;scroll-margin-top:120px;overflow:hidden}
.svc-card.flip{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr}
.svc-card.flip .svc-visual{order:2}
.svc-visual{position:relative;min-height:380px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:70px 40px 40px;color:#fff;
 background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat right -140px bottom -160px/460px,radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%,rgba(56,100,206,.45),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(140deg,#081f3d,#16406f)}
.svc-num{position:absolute;top:22px;left:30px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:5.5rem;line-height:1;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.svc-label{position:absolute;top:36px;right:30px;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#abc1f2}
.svc-ill{width:100%;max-width:360px;height:auto;overflow:visible}
.svc-body{padding:52px 56px}
.svc-title{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin-bottom:26px}
.svc-title h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,2.5vw,2.4rem)}
.svc-title h2 br{display:none}
.svc-body .lead{font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.55}
.svc-body p{margin-bottom:26px}
.svc-features{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.svc-features li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f3f6fc;border:1px solid #e5ebf6;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);transition:background .25s,border-color .25s,transform .25s}
.svc-features li:hover{background:#fff;border-color:#c9d6f2;transform:translateX(4px)}
.feat-check{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.feat-check svg{width:14px;height:14px;fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
/* illustration styling */
.ill-grid line{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.ill-bars rect{fill:rgba(171,193,242,.28)}
.ill-area{fill:rgba(150,176,242,.18)}
.ill-line{fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ill-dot{fill:#fff}.ill-ring{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.ill-doc rect{fill:#fff;stroke:none}
.ill-doc-back rect{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}.ill-doc-mid rect{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.ill-doc-front line{stroke:#c8d5e6;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round}
.ill-doc-front .ill-txt-strong{stroke:var(--navy);stroke-width:5}
.ill-chart{fill:#eef3fa}
.ill-spark{fill:none;stroke:var(--blue);stroke-width:2.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ill-bubble rect,.ill-bubble path{fill:var(--blue)}.ill-bubble circle{fill:#fff}
.ill-links path{fill:none;stroke:rgba(171,193,242,.6);stroke-width:1.6}
.ill-nodes circle{fill:#abc1f2}
.ill-hubs circle{fill:#fff}.ill-hubs .ill-halo{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
/* illustration motion */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.motion .svc-card .ill-line,.motion .svc-card .ill-spark,.motion .svc-card .ill-links path{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .3s}
.motion .svc-card.in .ill-line,.motion .svc-card.in .ill-spark,.motion .svc-card.in .ill-links path{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.motion .svc-card .ill-bars rect{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:bottom;transform:scaleY(0);transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.motion .svc-card.in .ill-bars rect{transform:none}
.motion .svc-card .ill-bars rect:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}.motion .svc-card .ill-bars rect:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}.motion .svc-card .ill-bars rect:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}.motion .svc-card .ill-bars rect:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s}
.motion .svc-card .ill-doc{transition:transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .2s,opacity .8s ease .2s;opacity:0}
.motion .svc-card .ill-doc-back{transform:translate(24px,10px)}.motion .svc-card .ill-doc-mid{transform:translate(12px,5px)}.motion .svc-card .ill-doc-front{transform:translateY(12px)}
.motion .svc-card.in .ill-doc{transform:none;opacity:1}
.motion .svc-card .ill-bubble{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .6s ease 1s,transform .6s ease 1s}
.motion .svc-card.in .ill-bubble{opacity:1;transform:none}
.ill-ring,.ill-halo{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:pulse 3s ease-out infinite}
.ill-hubs .ill-halo:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:1.5s}
}
/* approach steps with connecting line */
.steps{position:relative}
.steps>div{border-top:0!important;padding-top:0!important;position:relative}
.steps .number{display:inline-flex;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.5);background:#0b284a;color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;position:relative;z-index:1}
.steps:before{content:'';position:absolute;top:26px;left:26px;right:calc(33.33% - 26px);height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(171,193,242,.6),rgba(171,193,242,.15))}
@media(max-width:760px){
.svc-tabs{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;margin-top:-30px;margin-bottom:34px}
.svc-tab{padding:14px 16px}
.svc-card,.svc-card.flip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.svc-card.flip .svc-visual{order:0}
.svc-visual{min-height:250px;padding:60px 26px 26px}
.svc-num{font-size:4rem;left:20px;top:14px}.svc-label{right:20px;top:26px;font-size:.68rem}
.svc-body{padding:30px 22px}
.svc-title{gap:14px}
.steps:before{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
.profile{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px;padding:38px 0}
.profile-photo{max-width:300px}
.profile-body{max-width:none;padding-top:0}
}

/* ===== About page motion & values ===== */
.values{counter-reset:v}
.values article.value{position:relative;grid-template-columns:56px 72px .9fr 1.6fr;gap:24px;padding:30px 24px 30px 0;border-top:0;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.value-num{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:.1em}
.value .icon-badge{width:60px;height:60px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -16px rgba(11,40,74,.45)}
.value h3{font-size:1.8rem}
.value p{font-size:1.02rem}
.value-line{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:1px;width:100%;background:#d5ddee}
.value-line:after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),rgba(46,91,199,0));transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) calc(var(--d,0ms) + 150ms)}
.value.in .value-line:after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.value:before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,rgba(255,255,255,.4));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.value:hover:before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.value:hover .icon-badge{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06)}
.value .icon-badge{transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.value h3{transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.value:hover h3{transform:translateX(6px)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.motion .value .icon-badge{transform:scale(.4);opacity:0;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.3,1.4,.5,1) calc(var(--d,0ms) + 250ms),opacity .4s ease calc(var(--d,0ms) + 250ms),background .3s,color .3s}
.motion .value.in .icon-badge{transform:none;opacity:1}
.motion .value.in:hover .icon-badge{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06)}
.motion .value p{opacity:0;transform:translateX(16px);transition:opacity .7s ease calc(var(--d,0ms) + 400ms),transform .7s ease calc(var(--d,0ms) + 400ms)}
.motion .value.in p{opacity:1;transform:none}
}
/* mission columns */
.mission-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.mission .icon-badge{background:rgba(171,193,242,.14);color:#d3defa;width:52px;height:52px;border:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.25)}
.mission .three-col>div{border-top:0;padding-top:0;position:relative}
.mission .three-col>div:after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-18px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(171,193,242,.6),transparent);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) calc(var(--d,0ms) + 300ms)}
.mission .three-col>div.in:after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.mission .three-col>div:hover .icon-badge{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.mission .three-col h3{margin-top:22px}
/* story: vertical line grows, year counts */
.story-label{border-left:0;position:relative}
.story-label:before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:var(--blue);transform-origin:top;transform:scaleY(1);transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.motion .story-label.reveal:not(.in):before{transform:scaleY(0)}
@media(max-width:760px){
.values article.value{grid-template-columns:48px 1fr;gap:6px 14px;padding:24px 0}
.value-num{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;align-self:center}
.value .icon-badge{grid-column:1;grid-row:2;width:48px;height:48px}
.value h3{grid-column:2;grid-row:1/3;align-self:center;font-size:1.6rem}
.value p{grid-column:1/-1;margin-top:8px}
}

/* ===== Moving details ===== */
.signal{fill:#fff;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(171,193,242,.9))}
.about-map .signal,.page-hero .signal,.svc-visual .signal{fill:#fff}
/* hero region cycle */
.regions>div{position:relative;transition:padding .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.regions>div:before{content:'';position:absolute;left:-38px;top:50%;width:3px;height:0;background:#abc1f2;transform:translateY(-50%);transition:height .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.regions>div h2{transition:color .5s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.regions>div>span{transition:color .5s}
.regions>div.active:before{height:60%}
.regions>div.active h2{color:#fff;transform:translateX(8px)}
.regions>div:not(.active) h2{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.regions>div.active>span{color:#fff}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.regions>div h2{color:#fff!important}}
/* city ticker */
.ticker{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;padding:20px 0;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.ticker-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:tick 55s linear infinite}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.tick{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;color:#8a9bb0;padding:0 28px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;white-space:nowrap}
.tick:after{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#c8d4ec;margin-left:28px}
.tick.hub{color:var(--navy)}
.tick.hub:before{content:'';width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(46,91,199,.15)}
@keyframes tick{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ticker-track{animation:none}}
/* parallax arcs */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.hero:before{background-position:left -260px top calc(-120px + var(--sy,0px) * .25),0 0,0 0}
.page-hero{background-position:left -240px bottom calc(-260px - var(--sy,0px) * .2),0 0}
}
/* CTA slow rotating rings */
.cta{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0b284a 0%,#1c4a86 100%)}
.cta:before{content:'';position:absolute;width:680px;height:680px;right:-220px;top:50%;margin-top:-340px;background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat center/contain;pointer-events:none;animation:spin 80s linear infinite;opacity:1}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cta:before{animation:none}}
/* logo ring turns on hover */
.brand img{transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.brand:hover img{transform:rotate(-12deg)}
@media(max-width:760px){.tick{font-size:1.2rem;padding:0 18px;gap:18px}.tick:after{margin-left:18px}.regions>div:before{left:-25px}}

/* ===== WOW: globe hero + polish ===== */
.hero.hero-globe{display:block;padding:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
 background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat left -260px top calc(-140px + var(--sy,0px)*.25)/760px,radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 45%,rgba(46,91,199,.45),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(135deg,#071c36 0%,#0b284a 50%,#14396a 100%)}
.hero.hero-globe:before,.hero.hero-globe:after{display:none}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:30px;align-items:center;min-height:min(86vh,760px);padding:40px 0 60px}
.hero-globe .hero-copy .eyebrow{color:#abc1f2}.hero-globe .tiny-line{background:#abc1f2}
.hero-globe h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(3rem,5.2vw,5.2rem);line-height:1.02}
.hero-globe h1 em{color:#abc1f2}
.hero-globe .hero-copy>p{color:#c8d4ec}
.text-link.light{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);background-image:linear-gradient(#abc1f2,#abc1f2)}
.text-link.light:hover{color:#abc1f2}
/* headline line reveal */
.ln{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.06em}
.ln>span{display:inline-block}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.ln>span{transform:translateY(105%);animation:lineup 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards}
.ln:nth-child(2)>span{animation-delay:.12s}.ln:nth-child(3)>span{animation-delay:.24s}
.hero-globe .hero-copy>*:not(h1){animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .5s both}
.globe-wrap{animation:globein 1.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .1s both}
}
@keyframes lineup{to{transform:none}}
@keyframes globein{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.85) rotate(-8deg)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hero-globe .hero-copy>*{animation:none}
.globe-wrap{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;width:100%;max-width:640px;justify-self:end}
#globe{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;cursor:grab;touch-action:pan-y}
#globe.grab{cursor:grabbing}
.globe-wrap .regions{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:8%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:0;flex:none}
.globe-wrap .regions>div{border:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.25);background:rgba(7,28,54,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);padding:9px 16px 9px 14px;gap:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;transition:background .5s,border-color .5s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.globe-wrap .regions>div:before{display:none}
.globe-wrap .regions h2{font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.globe-wrap .regions>div.active{background:rgba(46,91,199,.85);border-color:#abc1f2;transform:translateX(10px)}
.globe-wrap .regions>div.active h2{transform:none}
.globe-hint{position:absolute;right:4%;bottom:4%;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#abc1f2;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.globe-hint:before{content:'';width:1px;height:28px;background:linear-gradient(#abc1f2,transparent);animation:hint 1.8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hint{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.4);transform-origin:top}50%{transform:scaleY(1)}}
/* credentials becomes light below navy hero */
.credentials{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.credentials strong{color:var(--navy)}.credentials span{color:var(--muted)}
.credentials-inner>div{border-color:var(--line)!important}
/* scroll progress */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2e5bc7,#abc1f2);transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0);z-index:60;pointer-events:none}
/* cursor glow */
.hero-globe,.page-hero,.mission,.cta,.svc-visual,.about-map,.credentials{position:relative}
.glow{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;background:radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),rgba(150,176,242,.18),transparent 65%);z-index:0}
.credentials .glow{background:radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),rgba(46,91,199,.08),transparent 65%)}
.glowing>.glow{opacity:1}
.hero-inner,.page-hero-inner,.mission>.wrap,.cta-inner,.credentials-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* tilt + shine */
.tilt{transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .35s;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform;position:relative}
.service-card.tilt:after,.svc-tab.tilt:after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;background:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--sx,50%) var(--sy2,50%),rgba(255,255,255,.7),transparent 60%);mix-blend-mode:soft-light}
.service-card.tilt:hover:after,.svc-tab.tilt:hover:after{opacity:1}
.button,.nav-cta{transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),background .25s,box-shadow .25s}
/* portrait wipe reveal */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
.motion .person.reveal .portrait{clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0);transition:clip-path 1.1s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.2,1) calc(var(--d,0ms) + 100ms)}
.motion .person.reveal.in .portrait{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0)}
.motion .profile.reveal .profile-photo{clip-path:inset(0 100% 0 0);transition:clip-path 1.1s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.2,1) .1s}
.motion .profile.reveal.in .profile-photo{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0)}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
.hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0;padding:36px 0 30px;gap:10px}
.globe-wrap{max-width:460px;justify-self:center;margin-top:10px}
.hero-globe h1{font-size:2.9rem}
.globe-wrap .regions{bottom:2%;gap:6px}.globe-wrap .regions h2{font-size:1rem}.globe-wrap .regions>div{padding:6px 12px}
.globe-hint{display:none}
}

/* ===== Globe style everywhere ===== */
.page-hero-map{position:relative;min-height:380px}
.hero-globe-canvas{position:absolute;inset:-30px -20px;width:calc(100% + 40px);height:calc(100% + 60px);display:block}
.page-hero{background:var(--arc-light) no-repeat left -240px bottom calc(-260px - var(--sy,0px)*.2)/700px,radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 50%,rgba(46,91,199,.4),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(120deg,#071c36 0%,#0b284a 50%,#14396a 100%)}
.page-hero-inner{min-height:460px}
/* CTA horizon globe */
.cta{overflow:hidden;padding:90px 0}
.cta:before{display:none}
.cta-globe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;pointer-events:none;opacity:.9}
.cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* flat dot map in homepage band */
.about-map{padding:40px 40px 40px 0}
.flatmap{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1.02;display:block;position:relative;z-index:1}
@media(max-width:900px){
.page-hero-map{min-height:300px;max-width:360px;width:100%;margin:0 auto}
.hero-globe-canvas{inset:-10px;width:calc(100% + 20px);height:calc(100% + 20px)}
.cta{padding:60px 0 140px}
.about-map{padding:24px 0}
}
@media(max-width:900px){.cta{padding:56px 0 200px}}

/* ===== New brand: CMMC Partners logo + palette ===== */
:root{--navy:#0b284a;--navy-deep:#071c36;--navy-2:#14396a;--ink:#0b284a;--blue:#2e5bc7;--peri:#abc1f2;--peri-soft:#e3eafb;--muted:#55647a;--line:#dde4f1;--pale:#f2f5fb}
.brand img{height:50px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;transition:height .3s ease,opacity .3s}
.brand:hover img{transform:none;opacity:.9}
@media(min-width:761px){.header.scrolled .brand img{height:42px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.brand img{height:38px;width:auto}}
.header{background:var(--navy)}
.header.scrolled{background:rgba(11,40,74,.96)}
.header nav [aria-current]{color:#fff;border-color:var(--peri)}
.header nav .nav-cta{border-color:var(--peri);color:var(--peri)}
.header nav .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--peri);color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--peri)}
/* primary buttons on dark backgrounds echo the logo's periwinkle */
.hero-globe .button,.page-hero .button{background:var(--peri);color:var(--navy)}
.hero-globe .button:hover,.page-hero .button:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -14px rgba(171,193,242,.9)}
.button.white{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.button.white:hover{background:var(--peri)}
.scroll-progress{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--peri))}
.icon-badge{background:var(--peri-soft)}
.feat-check{background:var(--blue)}
::selection{background:var(--peri);color:var(--navy)}
/* footer logo */
.footer-logo{display:inline-block}
.footer-logo img{height:64px;width:auto;display:block}
.footer-logo span{display:block;margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;color:#d6e0f2;letter-spacing:.02em}
footer{background:var(--navy-deep)}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer-logo img{height:52px}}
.brand img{height:56px}
@media(min-width:761px){.header.scrolled .brand img{height:46px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.brand img{height:42px}}
.globe-wrap .regions>div.active{background:var(--peri);border-color:var(--peri)}
.globe-wrap .regions>div.active h2,.globe-wrap .regions>div.active>span{color:var(--navy)!important}
.menu-toggle{border-color:var(--peri);color:var(--peri)}
/* ===== Globe placement: centred, tags below instead of over it ===== */
.globe-wrap{aspect-ratio:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-self:center;max-width:600px}
#globe{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1}
.globe-wrap .regions{position:static;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:4px}
.globe-wrap .regions>div{padding:9px 16px}
.globe-wrap .regions>div.active{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.globe-wrap .regions h2{font-size:1.15rem}
.globe-hint{display:none}
@media(max-width:900px){.globe-wrap{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}.globe-wrap .regions{gap:6px}.globe-wrap .regions>div{padding:6px 11px}.globe-wrap .regions h2{font-size:.95rem}}
/* page-hero globes: keep fully inside their column */
.hero-globe-canvas{inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.flatmap{aspect-ratio:1.55/1}
.flatmap{aspect-ratio:1.25/1}
.flatmap{aspect-ratio:1.7/1}.about-map{padding-right:30px}
@media(max-width:760px){
.svc-label,.offices .eyebrow,form>.eyebrow{font-size:.75rem}
.contact-email,.contact-phone,.direct a{display:inline-block;min-height:44px;line-height:44px}
.contact-phone{display:block;margin:0 0 28px}
.direct a{line-height:1.4;padding:12px 0;min-height:0}
}
/* about band: globe fills the navy panel */
.about-map{padding:40px 30px 40px 0;justify-content:center}
.band-globe{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;max-width:560px;display:block;position:relative;z-index:1;margin:auto}
@media(max-width:760px){.about-map{padding:20px 0}.band-globe{max-width:360px}}
#contact-form button[disabled]{opacity:.7;cursor:default}
/* about band: wide map column so the whole region fits, nothing cropped */
.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:64px}
.about-map{padding:36px 28px 36px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.flatmap{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1.5/1;display:block;position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:none}
@media(max-width:1100px){.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}.about-map{padding:22px 0}.flatmap{aspect-ratio:1.4/1}}
/* ===== CTA: centred stack, globe rises underneath ===== */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:84px 0 230px;text-align:center}
.cta-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0;max-width:720px;position:relative;z-index:2}
.cta .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.6vw,3.3rem);margin-bottom:18px}
.cta p{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 28px}
.cta p br{display:none}
.cta-globe{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;top:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
@media(max-width:760px){.cta{padding:56px 0 210px}.cta h2{font-size:2.2rem}}
@media(max-width:1100px){
.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
.about-map{padding:28px 0}
.about-map:before{left:-100vw;right:auto;width:300vw}
.about-band-inner>div:last-child{padding:44px 0 60px}
.flatmap{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
}
.cta{padding-bottom:270px}
@media(max-width:760px){.cta{padding-bottom:220px}}
/* ===== CTA: text left, globe right ===== */
.cta{text-align:left;padding:72px 0}
.cta-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;max-width:none}
.cta-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
.cta p{margin:0 0 28px;max-width:470px}
.cta-visual{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end}
.cta-globe{position:static;display:block;width:100%;max-width:440px;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;z-index:1}
@media(max-width:760px){
.cta{padding:56px 0 40px}
.cta-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
.cta-visual{justify-content:center}
.cta-globe{max-width:330px}
}
/* ===== Map left, text right on every screen above phone size ===== */
@media(min-width:761px) and (max-width:1100px){
.about-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:40px}
.about-map{padding:30px 24px 30px 0}
.about-map:before{right:100%;left:auto;width:100vw}
.about-band-inner>div:last-child{padding:56px 0}
.flatmap{max-width:none;margin:0}
}
/* ===== Flow key + caption ===== */
.flow{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:6px;text-align:center}
.flow-key{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:8px 20px;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c8d4ec}
.flow-key span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.flow-key span:before{content:'';display:inline-block}
.k-fund:before{width:8px;height:8px;background:#e6cf9f;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.k-hub:before{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.k-inv:before{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#abc1f2}
.flow-caption{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;color:#fff;min-height:1.6em;opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}
.flow-caption.show{animation:capin .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards}
@keyframes capin{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.flow-caption{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.flow-map{width:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.about-map .flow{margin-top:14px}
@media(max-width:760px){.flow-key{font-size:.7rem;gap:6px 14px}.flow-caption{font-size:1rem;padding:0 8px}}

/* ===== Polish pass ===== */
h1,h2,h3{text-wrap:balance}
p{text-wrap:pretty}
/* team page: no white strip before the banner */
.team-profiles{padding-bottom:0}
/* about: tighter space under values */
.mission + .section{padding-bottom:64px}
@media(max-width:760px){
 /* page heroes: no forced breaks, calmer size */
 .page-hero h1{font-size:2.35rem;line-height:1.08}
 .page-hero h1 br{display:none}
 .page-hero h1 em{display:block}
 .hero-globe h1{font-size:2.75rem}
 /* footer: single column so the email never splits */
 .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
 .footer-top>div:not(:first-child){font-size:.95rem}
 /* contact: office cards stacked */
 .offices{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
 .offices h3{font-size:1.35rem}
 /* team photos: consistent black & white on phones */
 .portrait img,.profile-photo img{filter:grayscale(1)}
 .mission + .section{padding-bottom:44px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   SECTIONS v2 — clear separation: flat bands, one rhythm, one spacing
   ===================================================================== */
:root{--bg-white:#ffffff;--bg-tint:#eef2f9;--bg-navy:#0b284a;--bg-navy-2:#123766;--sec-y:104px}
@media(max-width:760px){:root{--sec-y:68px}}

/* 1. kill every fading / bleeding background layer on light sections */
.home-expertise:before,.home-people:before,.mission + .section:before,.contact-layout:before,.story:before,
.service-details article:before,.team-profiles .profile:before,.hero:not(.hero-globe):before,.hero:not(.hero-globe):after{content:none!important;display:none!important}
.home-expertise,.home-people,.story,.mission + .section,.contact-layout,.team-profiles,.team-profiles .profile{background:none!important;box-shadow:none!important;clip-path:none!important}

/* 2. bands: flat full-width colour, nothing crosses their edges */
.band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.band-white{background:var(--bg-white)}
.band-tint{background:var(--bg-tint)}
.band>.section,.band>.story,.band>.team-profiles,.band>.contact-layout{padding-top:var(--sec-y)!important;padding-bottom:var(--sec-y)!important}
.svc-section{background:var(--bg-tint)!important;padding-bottom:var(--sec-y)!important;overflow:hidden}
.mission{padding:var(--sec-y) 0!important;overflow:hidden}
.mission-light{background:var(--bg-white)!important}
.cta{padding:var(--sec-y) 0!important}
.about-band{background:var(--bg-white)!important}
.about-band-inner>div:last-child{padding-top:var(--sec-y)!important;padding-bottom:var(--sec-y)!important}

/* navy sections: solid navy at every edge, glow kept inside, rings clipped */
.page-hero{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 50%,rgba(46,91,199,.38),transparent 62%),var(--bg-navy)!important;overflow:hidden}
.hero.hero-globe{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 45%,rgba(46,91,199,.4),transparent 60%),var(--bg-navy)!important}
.mission:not(.mission-light){background:var(--bg-navy)!important}
.cta{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%,rgba(46,91,199,.35),transparent 60%),var(--bg-navy-2)!important}
footer{background:#061630!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.14)}

/* intro strip under the homepage hero */
.credentials{background:var(--bg-white)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.ticker{background:var(--bg-white);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}

/* 3. one section opening everywhere: number — line — label */
.sec-label{display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:14px;color:var(--blue)!important;margin-bottom:20px!important}
.sec-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:0;color:var(--blue)}
.sec-num:after{content:'';display:inline-block;width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.5;margin-left:14px;vertical-align:middle}
.mission:not(.mission-light) .sec-label,.mission:not(.mission-light) .sec-num{color:#abc1f2!important}
.section-head{margin-bottom:48px}
.svc-head{margin:8px 0 44px}
.team-head{margin-bottom:40px}
.story-label .sec-label{margin-bottom:6px!important}

/* 4. lists live in cards */
/* homepage people */
.home-people .person a{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:box-shadow .3s,transform .3s}
.home-people .person a:hover{box-shadow:0 22px 40px -28px rgba(11,40,74,.45)}
.home-people .person-line,.home-people .person .role{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
.home-people .person .role{padding-bottom:18px}
/* about: values as three cards */
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.values article.value{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:30px 28px!important;overflow:hidden}
.values article.value:before{display:none}
.value-line{top:auto;bottom:0}
.value h3{font-size:1.6rem}
.value .value-num{order:-1}
/* about: mission pillars as cards on navy */
.mission .three-col{gap:20px}
.mission .three-col>div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.18);padding:28px}
.mission .three-col>div:after{display:none}
/* services: approach steps as cards on white */
.mission-light h2,.mission-light h3{color:var(--ink)!important}
.mission-light p{color:var(--muted)!important}
.mission-light .three-col>div{background:var(--bg-tint);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:28px}
.mission-light .steps .number{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.mission-light .steps:before{top:54px;left:54px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(46,91,199,.5),rgba(46,91,199,.1))}
/* team: each profile in its own card */
.team-profiles .profile{background:#fff!important;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:40px!important;margin-bottom:24px;gap:48px}
.team-profiles .profile:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
/* contact: info column gets the same card treatment as the form */
.contact-info{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:38px;align-self:start}

/* phones */
@media(max-width:1000px){.values{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:760px){
 .team-profiles .profile{padding:22px!important;gap:22px}
 .contact-info{padding:24px 20px}
 .home-people .person-line,.home-people .person .role{padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px}
 .mission .three-col>div,.mission-light .three-col>div{padding:22px}
 .section-head{margin-bottom:32px}
}
.mission-light .steps>div,.mission .steps>div{padding-top:28px!important}.mission-light .steps:before{display:none}
.values article.value>*{grid-column:auto!important;grid-row:auto!important;align-self:flex-start!important;text-align:left!important;margin-top:0!important}

/* ===== Gold accent: hero secondary link matches the fund-manager gold ===== */
:root{--gold:#e6cf9f}
.text-link.light{color:var(--gold)!important;border-color:rgba(230,207,159,.55)!important;background-image:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--gold))!important}
.text-link.light:hover{color:#f3e2bd!important;border-color:transparent!important}

/* ===== Map panel: one continuous navy field, map fades into it ===== */
.about-map{background:transparent!important}
.about-map:after{display:none!important}
.about-map:before{left:-100vw!important;right:0!important;width:auto!important;top:0;bottom:0;
 background:radial-gradient(ellipse 34vw 75% at calc(100% - 24vw) 50%,rgba(46,91,199,.30),rgba(46,91,199,0) 70%),var(--bg-navy)!important}
.flatmap{-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 62% at 50% 50%,#000 62%,transparent 100%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 62% at 50% 50%,#000 62%,transparent 100%)}
@media(max-width:760px){
 .about-map:before{left:-100vw!important;right:-100vw!important;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 45%,rgba(46,91,199,.30),rgba(46,91,199,0) 70%),var(--bg-navy)!important}
 .flatmap{-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 64% at 50% 50%,#000 60%,transparent 100%);mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 64% at 50% 50%,#000 60%,transparent 100%)}
}
.flatmap{-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 76% 82% at 50% 50%,#000 70%,transparent 100%)!important;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 76% 82% at 50% 50%,#000 70%,transparent 100%)!important}

/* ===== Wow pass: scroll story ===== */
.flow-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.flow-steps{padding:6vh 0}
.fstep{min-height:58vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:0 0 0 30px;border-left:2px solid var(--line);opacity:.32;transition:opacity .5s,border-color .5s;cursor:pointer}
.fstep.active{opacity:1;border-left-color:var(--blue)}
.fstep-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3rem;line-height:1;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:14px}
.fstep h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:12px}
.fstep p{max-width:440px;font-size:1.05rem}
.flow-stage{position:sticky;top:112px;align-self:start}
.flow-sticky{position:relative;height:min(600px,calc(100vh - 150px));background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%,rgba(46,91,199,.38),transparent 65%),var(--bg-navy);overflow:hidden}
.story-globe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.flow-stage-cap{position:absolute;left:24px;bottom:22px;right:24px;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;color:#fff;z-index:1}
.fsc-num{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--gold);font-size:1.3rem}
.fsc-txt{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem}
/* ===== Map region chips ===== */
.region-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:6px}
.rc-hint{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a3b9e6;margin-right:4px}
.region-chips button{font:inherit;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#dbe4f8;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(171,193,242,.35);padding:7px 14px;cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s,color .25s,border-color .25s}
.region-chips button:hover{border-color:#abc1f2;color:#fff}
.region-chips button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:#abc1f2;color:var(--navy);border-color:#abc1f2}
.region-chips button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}
@media(max-width:900px){
 .flow-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
 .flow-stage{order:-1;top:78px;z-index:3;margin:0 -20px}
 .flow-sticky{height:44vh;min-height:280px}
 .flow-steps{padding:2vh 0 0}
 .fstep{min-height:52vh;padding-left:20px}
 .fstep-num{font-size:2.3rem}
 .fstep h3{font-size:1.55rem}
 .flow-stage-cap{left:16px;bottom:12px}
 .fsc-txt{font-size:1.05rem}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.fstep{opacity:1}}
.band{overflow:clip!important}
@media(max-width:900px){
 .flow-sticky{height:36vh;min-height:250px}
 .fstep{min-height:46vh;justify-content:flex-start;padding-top:4vh;scroll-margin-top:calc(78px + 36vh)}
}
/* services top: tabs sit fully below the hero, no overlap/clipping */
.svc-section{padding-top:var(--sec-y)!important}
.svc-tabs{margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:48px}
.svc-head{margin:0 0 44px}

/* ===== How we work v2: compact auto-playing steps ===== */
.fl2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:stretch}
.fl2-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.fcard{position:relative;display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;width:100%;font:inherit;color:inherit;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:22px 26px;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.fcard:hover{border-color:#bccdf2}
.fcard.active{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 22px 40px -30px rgba(11,40,74,.5)}
.fcard-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1;color:#b8c6de;min-width:52px;transition:color .3s}
.fcard.active .fcard-num{color:var(--blue)}
.fcard-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding-top:4px}
.fcard-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink)}
.fcard-text{display:block;max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);transition:max-height .45s ease,opacity .35s ease}
.fcard.active .fcard-text{max-height:140px;opacity:1}
.fcard-bar{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:var(--gold);transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0)}
.fl2.playing .fcard.active .fcard-bar{animation:fbar 4.8s linear forwards}
@keyframes fbar{to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
.fcard:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:2px}
.fl2-stage{position:relative;min-height:520px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%,rgba(46,91,199,.38),transparent 65%),var(--bg-navy);overflow:hidden}
.fl2-stage .story-globe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
@media(max-width:900px){
 .fl2{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
 .fl2-stage{order:-1;min-height:0;aspect-ratio:1/1;max-height:420px}
 .fcard{padding:18px 18px;gap:16px}
 .fcard-num{font-size:1.9rem;min-width:40px}
 .fcard-title{font-size:1.3rem}
}
.fl2-steps{justify-content:center}

/* =====================================================================
   FINAL REFINEMENT
   ===================================================================== */
/* restrained motion: no card tilt / glow / magnetic, simple hover lift */
.service-card,.svc-tab,.person a,.value{transform:none}
.service-card:hover,.svc-tab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.button:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.cta:before,.coverage:after{animation:none!important}

/* step numbers: readable contrast */
.fcard-num{color:#7489aa}

/* Why CMMC Partners */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-item{padding:34px 28px 8px 0;margin-right:28px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-item:last-child{border-right:0;margin-right:0}
.why-item .icon-badge{width:48px;height:48px;margin-bottom:22px}
.why-item .icon-badge svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.why-item h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:12px}
.why-item p{font-size:.98rem}
@media(max-width:1100px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.why-item{border-right:0;margin-right:0;padding-right:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:28px}.why-item:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line);margin-right:24px}.why-item:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}}
@media(max-width:640px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.why-item,.why-item:nth-child(odd){border-right:0;margin-right:0;padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.why-item:last-child{border-bottom:0}}

/* Services: who we work with */
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 180px 1fr;align-items:stretch}
.who-card{background:var(--bg-tint);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:34px 32px}
.who-card .eyebrow{color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:14px}
.who-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--ink)}
.who-link{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;padding:0 6px}
.who-link span{flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(46,91,199,.15),rgba(46,91,199,.6))}
.who-link span:last-child{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(46,91,199,.6),rgba(46,91,199,.15))}
.who-link b{font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--gold);padding:8px 10px;white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:900px){.who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.who-link{flex-direction:column;height:84px;padding:0}.who-link span{width:1px;flex:1;background:rgba(46,91,199,.45)}}

/* Contact form */
form .field{margin-bottom:20px}
form .field>label{display:block;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink)}
form input,form select,form textarea{margin-top:0}
form select{width:100%;display:block;border:1px solid #c9d3de;border-radius:0;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);padding:12px 40px 12px 12px;font:inherit;font-size:1rem;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
 background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%230b284a' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center;background-size:12px}
form select:focus{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--blue);outline:none}
form input,form select,form textarea{min-height:48px}
.form-row{gap:0 20px}
.form-row>.field{min-width:0}
.err{display:block;min-height:0;margin-top:6px;font-size:.84rem;color:#b42318}
.err:empty{margin:0}
.field.invalid input,.field.invalid select,.field.invalid textarea{border-color:#b42318;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #b42318}
.check{display:flex!important;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;font-weight:400!important;font-size:.9rem!important;color:var(--muted)!important;line-height:1.55;cursor:pointer}
.check input{width:20px;height:20px;min-height:0;margin:2px 0 0;flex-shrink:0;accent-color:var(--blue)}
.check a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.hp{position:absolute!important;left:-10000px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.form-status{font-size:.95rem;margin-top:16px}
.form-status:empty{display:none}
.form-status.is-ok{background:#edf6ef;border-left:3px solid #2f7a4a;padding:14px 16px;color:#1f4a2e}
.form-status.is-error{color:#b42318}
.form-status.is-error a{text-decoration:underline}
form.sent .button{opacity:.75}
@media(max-width:1100px){.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Footer */
.footer-bottom{align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-legal{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-legal a,.footer-top a{transition:color .2s}
.footer-legal a:hover{color:#fff}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer-legal{gap:4px 18px}.footer-legal a,.footer-top>div:not(:first-child) a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:40px}}

/* Mobile menu */
@media(max-width:760px){
 body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}
 .header nav.open{box-shadow:0 30px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);max-height:calc(100vh - 78px);overflow:auto}
 .header nav a{min-height:48px;display:flex;align-items:center}
 .header nav .nav-cta{justify-content:center}
}

/* Draft legal pages */
.draft-note{background:#fff6e0;border:1px solid #e6cf9f;color:#6b4e12;padding:12px 16px;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:28px}
.legal-body{max-width:780px}
.legal-body h2{font-size:1.6rem;margin:40px 0 12px}
.legal-body h2:first-of-type{margin-top:0}
.legal-body p,.legal-body li{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px}
.legal-body ul{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}
.legal-body a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:underline}

/* ===== FINAL QA polish ===== */
@media(max-width:1100px){.credentials-inner>div,.credentials-inner>div:first-child,.credentials-inner>div:not(:first-child){flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;gap:4px}.credentials strong{white-space:normal}}
@media(min-width:761px) and (max-width:1100px){.people-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px 24px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.credentials-inner>div,.credentials-inner>div:first-child,.credentials-inner>div:not(:first-child){padding:16px 0}
.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
.footer-legal{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 20px;justify-content:flex-start}
.cta-visual{display:none}
.fl2-stage{max-height:300px}}
@media(min-width:761px) and (max-width:1100px){.credentials strong{font-size:1.3rem}.credentials-inner>div:not(:first-child){padding-left:28px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer-bottom{padding-bottom:28px}}
.credentials strong{line-height:1.25}
.draft-note{margin-bottom:36px}
/* equal team cards on every width */
.people-grid{grid-auto-rows:1fr}
.people-grid .person{height:100%}
@media(max-width:480px){.person .role{font-size:.72rem;white-space:nowrap}}