/* ============================================================
   MIIF · MIDNIGHT & BLUSH — REFINED
   Palette:  Warm cream + Midnight ink + Blush accent
   Type:     Playfair Display (heads) · Inter (body) · DM Mono (data)
   Feel:     Editorial, private-wealth. Restrained, warm, human.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* ---- palette ---- */
  --paper:#FAF3E7;
  --paper-2:#F1E7D4;
  --paper-3:#E4D5B7;
  --card:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#1E2A44;
  --ink-2:#3D4A67;
  --ink-3:#5D6B87;
  --muted:#6E7385;
  --rule:rgba(30,42,68,.10);
  --rule-2:rgba(30,42,68,.20);
  --blush:#C67280;
  --blush-2:#A85562;
  --blush-soft:#F8DDE0;
  --blush-ink:#6B1E29;
  --tan:#E8CDA9;
  --sage:#8FA8B4;
  --pos:#2E7D5B;

  /* Backward-compat aliases so existing markup keeps working */
  --coral:var(--blush);
  --coral-2:var(--blush-2);
  --coral-soft:var(--blush-soft);
  --coral-ink:var(--blush-ink);

  /* ---- type · Manrope-driven Akumin-style system + Playfair italic for display emphasis ---- */
  --font-sans:'Inter',ui-sans-serif,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --font-serif:'Manrope',ui-sans-serif,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,sans-serif;
  --font-display-italic:'Playfair Display','Times New Roman',Georgia,serif;
  --font-mono:'DM Mono','SF Mono',Menlo,Consolas,monospace;

  /* Scale — matches brand guide: 70/55/36/24/17/14/12 */
  --fs-eyebrow:.72rem;
  --fs-body:17px;
  --fs-lead:22px;
  --fs-h3:1.5rem;             /* 24px */
  --fs-h2:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem);   /* to 55px */
  --fs-h1:clamp(2.8rem,6.5vw,4.4rem); /* to 70px */

  /* Spacing scale — a touch tighter */
  --space-1:.5rem;
  --space-2:1rem;
  --space-3:1.5rem;
  --space-4:2rem;
  --space-5:2.75rem;
  --space-6:4rem;
  --space-7:5.5rem;
  --space-8:7rem;

  /* Sharp corners — no soft AI-look */
  --r-sm:0;
  --r-md:0;
  --r-lg:0;
  --r-xl:0;
  --r-pill:0;

  --max-w:1160px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
}

/* ---- reset ---- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-size:var(--fs-body);       /* 17px */
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:21px;                /* Akumin tight body leading */
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  letter-spacing:-.003em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .18s var(--ease)}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;letter-spacing:inherit}
hr{border:0;height:1px;background:var(--rule);margin:var(--space-5) 0}
p{margin:0 0 var(--space-3)}

/* ---- display system — Manrope Semibold, tight leading, Akumin cadence ---- */
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:600;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.028em;margin:0 0 var(--space-3);color:inherit}
h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:0 0 var(--space-3)}
h1{font-size:var(--fs-h1);letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1}
h2{font-size:var(--fs-h2);letter-spacing:-.028em;line-height:1}
h3{font-size:var(--fs-h3);letter-spacing:-.014em;line-height:1.1}
em{font-family:var(--font-display-italic);font-style:italic;color:var(--blush);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.005em}
strong{font-weight:600}
figure,blockquote{margin:0}

/* ---- layout ---- */
.container{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--space-4)}
.section{padding:var(--space-7) 0}
.section--tight{padding:var(--space-5) 0}
.section--loose{padding:var(--space-8) 0}
.section--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.section--paper-2{background:var(--paper-2)}
.section--card{background:var(--card)}

/* ---- announcement bar (streamlined — replaces topbar) ---- */
.announce{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  text-align:center;padding:.7rem var(--space-3);
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.005em
}
.announce a{color:var(--blush);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px;margin-left:.4rem;font-weight:600}
.announce a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ---- header / nav ---- */
.site-header{background:var(--paper);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.site-header__inner{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:1.15rem var(--space-4);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:var(--space-4)}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;color:var(--ink)}
/* Brand lockup — full "Mi Income Fund" logo image on navy */
.brand__lockup{
  display:block;
  height:44px;width:auto;max-width:100%;
  object-fit:contain
}
.footer__brand .brand__lockup{height:52px}
@media (max-width:900px){.brand__lockup{height:38px}}
/* Legacy — kept in case any page still uses .brand__mark */
.brand__mark{width:40px;height:40px;display:block;object-fit:contain;border-radius:0;flex-shrink:0}
.brand__name{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.008em;color:var(--ink)}
.brand__name small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;margin-top:4px}

.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--space-4)}
.nav__list{display:flex;gap:1.6rem;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav__list a{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:500;padding:.35rem 0;position:relative;display:inline-block}
.nav__list a:hover,.nav__list a.is-active{color:var(--ink)}
.nav__list a.is-active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;height:2px;background:var(--blush);border-radius:0}
.nav__cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.65rem 1.25rem;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;border-radius:0;
  transition:background .18s var(--ease);letter-spacing:.005em;
  font-family:var(--font-sans)
}
.nav__cta:hover{background:#0F1930}
/* Apply CTA icon — small edit/pencil-on-doc glyph for clearer "apply" affordance */
.nav__cta-ico{width:15px;height:15px;display:inline-block;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--blush)}
.nav__cta-ico + span{display:inline}
.nav__cta .btn__arrow{color:var(--blush)}
.nav__toggle{display:none;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:0;color:var(--ink);width:40px;height:40px;padding:0}
.nav__toggle span{display:block;width:16px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:3px auto;border-radius:1px}

/* ---- buttons — squarer, more architectural ---- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;
  padding:.9rem 1.5rem;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;
  border-radius:0;border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .18s var(--ease);
  letter-spacing:.005em;white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--font-sans)
}
.btn--coral{background:var(--blush);color:#fff}
.btn--coral:hover{background:var(--blush-2)}
.btn--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.btn--ink:hover{background:#0F1930}
.btn--ghost{color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(30,42,68,.06)}
.btn--outline{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn--outline:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.btn--outline-light{border-color:rgba(245,240,232,.4);color:var(--paper);background:transparent}
.btn--outline-light:hover{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--paper)}
.btn--light{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--rule-2)}

/* Custom SVG chevron arrow — thin, tapered */
.btn__arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  width:14px;height:1px;background:currentColor;
  position:relative;transition:transform .22s var(--ease);
  margin-left:.2rem;font-size:0;color:inherit
}
.btn__arrow::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:0;top:-3px;
  width:7px;height:7px;
  border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-top:1px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg);transform-origin:center
}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ---- eyebrow — editorial mono with subtle blush mark ---- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.64rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-2);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;margin:0 0 var(--space-3)
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;background:var(--blush);flex-shrink:0}
/* Hero eyebrow — promotes eyebrow to headline scale (used on About Diversification section) */
.eyebrow--hero{
  font-family:var(--font-serif);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.05;
  margin:0;gap:0;display:block
}
.eyebrow--hero::before{display:none}
.eyebrow--hero em{font-family:var(--font-display-italic);color:var(--blush-2);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.section-head--hero-eyebrow{margin-bottom:var(--space-5);padding-top:var(--space-2);position:relative}
.section-head--hero-eyebrow::before{content:"";display:block;width:56px;height:3px;background:var(--blush);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.section--ink .eyebrow{color:rgba(245,240,232,.65)}
.section--ink .eyebrow::before{background:var(--blush)}

.lead{
  font-family:var(--font-serif);
  font-size:var(--fs-lead);line-height:1.32;color:var(--ink-2);
  max-width:56ch;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 var(--space-4);letter-spacing:-.01em
}
.section--ink .lead{color:rgba(245,240,232,.78)}

/* ---- hero (page-head) ---- */
.page-head{padding:var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-6);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-head--home{padding:var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-5)}
.page-head__inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-head h1{max-width:14ch}
.page-head .lead{max-width:52ch;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--space-4)}
.page-head__notice{margin-top:var(--space-4);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-family:var(--font-mono);letter-spacing:0}
.page-head__notice::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--blush);border-radius:50%}

/* ---- perf band (ink stat strip) ---- */
.perf-band{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);padding:var(--space-5) 0}
.perf-band__inner{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--space-4);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr auto;gap:var(--space-4);align-items:center}
.perf-band__title-cell{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem}
.perf-band__label{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(245,240,232,.62);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.perf-band__title{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.15;margin:0;color:var(--paper);letter-spacing:-.01em;font-weight:400}
.perf-stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem}
.perf-stat .num{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:2rem;line-height:1;color:var(--blush);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;display:block;font-feature-settings:"tnum"}
.perf-stat .num small{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(245,240,232,.68);margin-left:.35rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0}
.perf-band__notice{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:1rem var(--space-4) 0;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.7rem;color:rgba(245,240,232,.55);letter-spacing:0}

/* ---- perf summary (perf page 4-box) ---- */
.perf-summary{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:var(--space-4)}
.perf-summary__cell{padding:var(--space-4);border-right:1px solid var(--rule);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;min-height:170px;position:relative;transition:background .22s var(--ease)}
.perf-summary__cell:last-child{border-right:none}
.perf-summary__label{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin:0;min-height:2.6em;line-height:1.4}
.perf-summary__value{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--ink);font-feature-settings:"tnum";margin-top:auto}
.perf-summary__value.positive{color:var(--pos)}
.perf-summary__unit{font-size:.6em;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:currentColor;opacity:.7;font-weight:400}
.perf-summary__sub{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:.10em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0}

/* ---- docs grid — hairline dividers, editorial ---- */
.docs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.doc{padding:var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4) 0;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:var(--space-3);color:var(--ink);transition:all .18s var(--ease);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);border-right:1px solid var(--rule);padding-left:var(--space-4)}
.doc:nth-child(2n){border-right:none}
.doc:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.doc__label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.doc__title{font-family:var(--font-display-italic);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.4rem;line-height:1.2;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink)}
.doc__desc{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0;line-height:1.55}
.doc__arrow{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .18s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:2px;margin-top:.3rem}
.doc:hover .doc__arrow{transform:translateX(3px);color:var(--blush-2);border-bottom-color:var(--blush-2)}

/* ---- pillars — editorial columns with per-pillar accent bars ---- */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:none;position:relative}
.pillar{padding:var(--space-5) var(--space-3) var(--space-4) 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;position:relative;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);padding-left:var(--space-3);border-top:3px solid var(--ink)}
/* 4-colour cycle: blush → tan → sage → midnight (real polarity, no blush duplication) */
.pillar:first-child{padding-left:0;border-top-color:var(--blush)}
.pillar:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--tan)}
.pillar:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.pillar:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--ink)}
.pillar:last-child{border-right:none}
/* Stronger always-on gradient so shading reads at first glance */
.pillar:first-child{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(198,114,128,.14) 0%,rgba(198,114,128,.03) 60%,transparent 100%)}
.pillar:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(232,205,169,.38) 0%,rgba(232,205,169,.08) 60%,transparent 100%)}
.pillar:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(143,168,180,.32) 0%,rgba(143,168,180,.06) 60%,transparent 100%)}
.pillar:nth-child(4){background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(30,42,68,.11) 0%,rgba(30,42,68,.02) 60%,transparent 100%)}
.pillar{transition:background .25s var(--ease);border-top-width:4px}
.pillar:first-child:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(198,114,128,.22) 0%,rgba(198,114,128,.04) 100%)}
.pillar:nth-child(2):hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(232,205,169,.52) 0%,rgba(232,205,169,.08) 100%)}
.pillar:nth-child(3):hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(143,168,180,.44) 0%,rgba(143,168,180,.06) 100%)}
.pillar:nth-child(4):hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(30,42,68,.18) 0%,rgba(30,42,68,.03) 100%)}
.pillar:first-child .pillar__num{color:var(--blush-2);background:rgba(198,114,128,.14)}
.pillar:nth-child(2) .pillar__num{color:#8B6D3F;background:rgba(232,205,169,.36)}
.pillar:nth-child(3) .pillar__num{color:#4A7185;background:rgba(143,168,180,.26)}
.pillar:nth-child(4) .pillar__num{color:var(--ink);background:rgba(30,42,68,.10)}
.pillar__num{display:none}
.pillar__num::after{display:none}
.pillar:first-child .pillar__icon{background:rgba(198,114,128,.14);color:var(--blush-2)}
.pillar:nth-child(2) .pillar__icon{background:rgba(232,205,169,.36);color:#8B6D3F}
.pillar:nth-child(3) .pillar__icon{background:rgba(143,168,180,.26);color:#4A7185}
.pillar:nth-child(4) .pillar__icon{background:rgba(30,42,68,.10);color:var(--ink)}
/* Pillar icons wrapped as circular badges — matches process-step + contact iconography */
.pillar__icon{
  width:44px;height:44px;margin:0 0 1rem;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%
}
.pillar__icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;display:block}
.pillar h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:.5rem;letter-spacing:-.008em;line-height:1.15;color:var(--ink);margin-top:.4rem}
.pillar p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0;line-height:1.55}

/* ---- hero H1 — cinematic display statement ---- */
.page-head--home h1{
  font-size:clamp(3.6rem,9vw,7.6rem);
  line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-weight:600;
  max-width:none;margin:.6rem 0 0;
  position:relative
}
.page-head--home h1 .h1__pre{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;
  font-size:.36em;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink-2);
  line-height:1;margin-bottom:.05em
}
.page-head--home h1 .h1__main{
  display:block;font-style:normal;color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.045em;font-weight:600;
  line-height:.9
}
.page-head--home h1 .h1__main em{
  font-family:var(--font-display-italic);
  color:var(--blush-2);          /* deeper blush for AA on large text */
  font-style:italic;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  line-height:.92
}
.page-head--home h1::before{
  content:"";display:block;
  width:64px;height:3px;background:var(--blush);
  margin-bottom:1.6rem
}

/* Hero tagline & eyebrow — pulled back so H1 dominates */
.page-head--home .eyebrow{
  font-size:.62rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.2em
}
.hero-tagline{
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;
  font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;
  margin:0 0 var(--space-3);max-width:none;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);line-height:1.6
}

/* Hero buttons — bigger, higher impact */
.page-head--home .btn{
  padding:1.1rem 1.9rem;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.01em
}
.page-head--home .btn--coral{
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px -12px rgba(198,114,128,.55)
}
.page-head--home .btn--coral:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px -12px rgba(198,114,128,.65)
}

/* ---- hero tagline — refined editorial ---- */
.hero-tagline{
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:400;
  margin:0 0 var(--space-3);max-width:none;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);line-height:1.6
}

/* ---- section head ---- */
.section-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--space-5);margin-bottom:var(--space-5);align-items:end}
.section-head h2{margin:0;max-width:22ch}
.section-head__meta{text-align:right}
.section-head__meta .lead{margin:0 0 0 auto}
.section-head--stack{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-bottom:var(--space-4)}
.section-head--stack h2{max-width:26ch;margin-bottom:var(--space-2)}

/* ---- stats — editorial, sharp figures ---- */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0}
.section--ink .stats{border-top:2px solid var(--blush);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,240,232,.16)}
.stat{padding:var(--space-4) var(--space-3);border-right:1px solid var(--rule)}
.section--ink .stat{border-right-color:rgba(245,240,232,.16)}
.stat:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat__label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.64rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.section--ink .stat__label{color:rgba(245,240,232,.55)}
.stat__value{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:3rem;line-height:1;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.7rem;font-feature-settings:"lnum" 1;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.05em}
.stat__value .u{font-family:var(--font-display-italic);font-size:1.4rem;color:inherit;letter-spacing:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1;opacity:.72;font-weight:500}
.section--ink .stat__value{color:var(--paper)}
.section--ink .stat__value .u{color:var(--blush)}
.stat__desc{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.5;margin:0;font-family:var(--font-sans)}
.section--ink .stat__desc{color:rgba(245,240,232,.68)}

/* ---- providers trust strip — warm band, hairline verticals ---- */
.trust-strip{display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-auto-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:0;padding:var(--space-5) 0;background:var(--paper-2);border-top:3px solid var(--tan);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);margin:var(--space-3) calc(-1 * var(--space-4));padding-left:var(--space-4);padding-right:var(--space-4)}
.trust-strip__item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.8rem;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);padding:0 var(--space-2);min-height:96px}
.trust-strip__item:last-child{border-right:none}
.trust-strip__role{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;margin:0;min-height:2.4em;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;line-height:1.3;white-space:nowrap}
.trust-strip__name{font-family:var(--font-display-italic);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.005em;font-style:italic;margin:0;line-height:1.2;min-height:1.4em;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .trust-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);padding-top:var(--space-3);padding-bottom:var(--space-3)}
  .trust-strip__item{border-right:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:var(--space-3) var(--space-2)}
  .trust-strip__item:nth-child(2n){border-right:none}
  .trust-strip__item:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}
  .trust-strip__item:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 2;border-right:none}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .trust-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .trust-strip__item,.trust-strip__item:nth-child(5){border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);grid-column:auto}
  .trust-strip__item:last-child{border-bottom:none}
}

/* ---- footer contact list with iconography (matches contact page icon tiles) ---- */
.footer__col--contact .footer__contact-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.85rem}
.footer__col--contact .footer__contact-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;margin:0;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.5}
.footer__col--contact .footer__contact-list li a{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.85rem}
.footer__col--contact .footer__contact-list li a:hover{color:var(--blush)}
.footer__contact-ico{flex-shrink:0;width:26px;height:26px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(198,114,128,.10);color:var(--blush);border-radius:0;margin-top:.05rem}
.footer__contact-ico svg{width:14px;height:14px;display:block}
.footer__col--contact .footer__contact-list li:nth-child(2) .footer__contact-ico{background:rgba(232,205,169,.28);color:#8B6D3F}
.footer__col--contact .footer__contact-list li:nth-child(3) .footer__contact-ico{background:rgba(143,168,180,.22);color:#4A7185}

/* ---- APIR strip ---- */
.apir-strip{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:var(--space-4);
  padding:var(--space-3) 0;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-2);letter-spacing:0
}
.apir-strip strong{color:var(--blush-2);font-weight:400}
.apir-strip a{border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-2);padding-bottom:1px;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:500}
.apir-strip a:hover{color:var(--blush-2);border-bottom-color:var(--blush-2)}

/* ---- timeline — no pills, editorial number marks ---- */
.timeline{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:var(--space-2);border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.timeline__step{padding:var(--space-4) var(--space-3) var(--space-4) 0;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);position:relative;padding-left:var(--space-3)}
.timeline__step:first-child{padding-left:0}
.timeline__step:last-child{border-right:none}
.timeline__day{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;color:var(--blush-2);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:.9rem;display:block}
.timeline__t{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.45rem;font-weight:400}
.timeline__b{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0}

/* ---- insights grid — differentiated card system ---- */
.insights-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--space-3);border-top:none}
.insight{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;color:var(--ink);
  padding:var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  gap:.5rem;transition:transform .22s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s var(--ease),background .22s var(--ease);
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.insight:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 12px 36px -18px rgba(30,42,68,.28)}
.insight__meta{
  display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;margin-bottom:1.2rem
}
.insight__meta .tag{
  color:var(--blush-2);font-weight:600;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);letter-spacing:.16em;
  padding:0;background:transparent;border-radius:0
}
.insight__meta .tag::after{content:"·";margin-left:.7rem;color:var(--rule-2);font-weight:400}
.insight h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.014em;margin:.2rem 0 .5rem}
.insight p{font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0 0 var(--space-3)}
.insight__readmore{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;margin-top:auto;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--font-sans);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;align-self:flex-start;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:3px;transition:color .18s var(--ease),border-color .18s var(--ease)}
.insight__readmore::after{content:"→";transition:transform .18s var(--ease);font-weight:400}
.insight:hover .insight__readmore{color:var(--blush-2);border-bottom-color:var(--blush-2)}
.insight:hover .insight__readmore::after{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* Category-based tag hues — one for each editorial voice */
.insight__meta .tag[data-cat="outlook"],.insight__meta .tag:where(.tag){color:var(--blush-2)}
/* fallback covered above; per-category overrides below */

/* FEATURED — inverted ink card, magazine-cover feel */
.insight--featured{
  grid-column:span 2;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--paper);
  border:none;
  padding:var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  justify-content:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
/* Signature blush arc — subtle brand mark, sits behind content */
.insight--featured::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  right:-120px;bottom:-120px;
  width:340px;height:340px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(198,114,128,.35);
  border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none
}
.insight--featured::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  width:60px;height:2px;background:var(--blush)
}
.insight--featured h3{
  font-size:2.1rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:22ch;
  font-style:normal;color:var(--paper);
  position:relative;z-index:1
}
.insight--featured p{
  font-size:1rem;max-width:56ch;color:rgba(245,240,232,.78);
  line-height:1.55;position:relative;z-index:1
}
.insight--featured .insight__meta{color:rgba(245,240,232,.55);position:relative;z-index:1}
.insight--featured .insight__meta .tag{color:var(--blush);font-weight:600}
.insight--featured .insight__readmore{
  color:var(--paper);border-bottom-color:var(--paper);
  position:relative;z-index:1
}
.insight--featured:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px -18px rgba(30,42,68,.55)}
.insight--featured:hover .insight__readmore{color:var(--blush);border-bottom-color:var(--blush)}

/* Category theming — accent colour + top rule per editorial voice */
.insight{border-top:3px solid var(--rule-2)}
.insight[data-cat="research"] .tag{color:var(--sage)}
.insight[data-cat="research"]{border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.insight[data-cat="commentary"] .tag{color:var(--pos)}
.insight[data-cat="commentary"]{border-top-color:var(--pos)}
.insight[data-cat="outlook"] .tag{color:var(--blush-2)}
.insight[data-cat="outlook"]{border-top-color:var(--blush)}
.insight[data-cat="thesis"] .tag{color:var(--ink)}
.insight[data-cat="thesis"]{border-top-color:var(--tan)}
.insight[data-cat="monthly"] .tag{color:var(--blush-2)}
.insight[data-cat="monthly"]{border-top-color:var(--blush-2)}
.insight[data-cat="note"] .tag{color:var(--sage)}
.insight[data-cat="note"]{border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.insight[data-cat="education"] .tag{color:var(--pos)}
.insight[data-cat="education"]{border-top-color:var(--pos)}
/* Featured card overrides — its own top blush rule via ::after already */
.insight--featured{border-top:none !important}

/* ---- Contact info items — colour-varied tiles with hover motion ---- */
.contact-info-item{display:flex;gap:1.1rem;align-items:flex-start;padding:1.2rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.contact-info-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.contact-info-icon{
  width:44px;height:44px;flex-shrink:0;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--blush-soft);color:var(--blush-2);
  border-radius:0;
  transition:transform .28s var(--ease),background .28s var(--ease);
  position:relative
}
.contact-info-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;transition:transform .28s var(--ease)}
.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon svg{transform:scale(1.08)}
.contact-info-body{flex:1}
.contact-info-body .contact-mini-label{margin-bottom:.4rem}
.contact-info-body .contact-link,
.contact-info-body .contact-addr,
.contact-info-body .contact-body{transition:color .18s var(--ease)}

/* Colour-vary the icon tiles per row */
.contact-info-item:nth-child(1) .contact-info-icon{background:rgba(198,114,128,.14);color:var(--blush-2)}
.contact-info-item:nth-child(2) .contact-info-icon{background:rgba(232,205,169,.32);color:#8B6D3F}
.contact-info-item:nth-child(3) .contact-info-icon{background:rgba(143,168,180,.22);color:#4A7185}
.contact-info-item:nth-child(4) .contact-info-icon{background:rgba(168,85,98,.14);color:var(--blush-2)}
.contact-info-item:nth-child(5) .contact-info-icon{background:rgba(46,125,91,.14);color:var(--pos)}

/* Live availability dot beside Hours */
.contact-info-item .live-dot{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pos);margin-top:.4rem
}
.contact-info-item .live-dot::before{
  content:"";width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--pos);border-radius:50%;
  animation:livePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
}
@keyframes livePulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(46,125,91,.6)}50%{opacity:.6;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(46,125,91,0)}}

/* ---- Melbourne hero graphic — abstract skyline ---- */
.melb-hero{
  height:180px;margin-bottom:var(--space-4);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--paper-2) 0%,var(--paper) 100%);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end
}
.melb-hero__badge{
  position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2);
  padding:.35rem .6rem;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem
}
.melb-hero__badge::before{
  content:"";width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--blush);border-radius:50%
}
.melb-hero svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}

/* ---- Perf-summary — accent stripe on each cell ---- */
.perf-summary__cell::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:3px
}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(1)::before{background:var(--blush)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(2)::before{background:var(--tan)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(3)::before{background:var(--sage)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(4)::before{background:var(--ink)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(1):hover{background:rgba(198,114,128,.05)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(2):hover{background:rgba(232,205,169,.16)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(3):hover{background:rgba(143,168,180,.14)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(4):hover{background:rgba(30,42,68,.05)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(1) .perf-summary__label{color:var(--blush-2)}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(2) .perf-summary__label{color:#8B6D3F}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(3) .perf-summary__label{color:#4A7185}
.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(4) .perf-summary__label{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---- Form focus rings + subtle hover ---- */
.form-grid input:focus,
.form-grid select:focus,
.form-grid textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--blush);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(198,114,128,.18)
}
.form-grid input:hover,
.form-grid select:hover,
.form-grid textarea:hover{border-color:var(--ink-2)}

/* ---- Nav CTA — subtle lift on hover ---- */
.nav__cta{transition:background .18s var(--ease),transform .18s var(--ease),box-shadow .18s var(--ease)}
.nav__cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 6px 16px -8px rgba(30,42,68,.5)}

/* ---- Doc cards — file-type accent bar ---- */
.doc{position:relative}
.doc::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  width:3px;height:32px;background:var(--blush);
  transition:height .22s var(--ease)
}
.doc:hover::before{height:60%}
/* Vary accent by nth-child for editorial rhythm */
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(2)::before{background:var(--tan)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(3)::before{background:var(--sage)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(4)::before{background:var(--blush-2)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(5)::before{background:var(--blush)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(6)::before{background:var(--tan)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(7)::before{background:var(--sage)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(8)::before{background:var(--blush-2)}
.docs-grid .doc:nth-child(9)::before{background:var(--blush)}

/* ---- pull quote — cleaner ---- */
.pullquote{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:var(--space-6);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;
  gap:var(--space-5);align-items:center
}
.pullquote__q{
  font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.85rem;line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.012em;color:var(--ink);margin:0;font-weight:400
}
.pullquote__q em{color:var(--blush)}
.pullquote__a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;border-left:2px solid var(--blush);padding-left:var(--space-3)}
.pullquote__n{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em;font-weight:500}
.pullquote__r{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}

/* ---- perf table ---- */
.perf-table{
  width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden
}
.perf-table thead th{
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;
  text-align:right;padding:.9rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--paper)
}
.perf-table thead th:first-child{text-align:left}
.perf-table tbody td{padding:.95rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:.86rem;text-align:right;color:var(--ink)}
.perf-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}
.perf-table tbody td:first-child{font-family:var(--font-sans);text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.perf-table tbody tr:hover{background:var(--paper)}
.perf-table .positive{color:var(--pos)}
.perf-table .negative{color:var(--blush-2)}
.perf-table tbody td:last-child{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq-group{margin-bottom:var(--space-4)}
.faq-group__title{
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blush-2);margin-bottom:var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom:.55rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-weight:600
}
.faq{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.faq__q{
  width:100%;text-align:left;background:transparent;border:none;
  padding:1.15rem 0;
  font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--ink);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:var(--space-3);
  line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.005em;cursor:pointer
}
.faq__icon{
  width:22px;height:22px;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--blush);
  font-size:1.2rem;display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
  font-weight:400;font-family:var(--font-sans)
}
.faq[open] .faq__icon{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq__a{padding:0 0 var(--space-3);font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6}
.faq__a p{margin:0 0 .5rem}
.faq__a p:last-child{margin:0}
.faq__a a{color:var(--blush-2);border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;font-weight:500}
details summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;user-select:none}
details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}

/* ---- form ---- */
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--space-3)}
.form-grid label{display:block;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.4rem;font-weight:600}
.form-grid input,.form-grid select,.form-grid textarea{
  width:100%;padding:.85rem 1rem;background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);transition:border-color .18s var(--ease);letter-spacing:-.005em
}
.form-grid input:focus,.form-grid select:focus,.form-grid textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blush);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(198,114,128,.16)}
.form-grid textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
.form-grid .full{grid-column:1/-1}

/* ---- CTA band ---- */
.cta-band{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.cta-band__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr auto;gap:var(--space-4);align-items:center}
.cta-band h2{color:var(--paper);margin:0 0 .5rem}
.cta-band h2 em{color:var(--blush)}
.cta-band p{color:rgba(245,240,232,.75);margin:0;max-width:44ch;font-size:.96rem}
.cta-band__actions{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---- final CTA — centred, colour-blocked with warm accent ---- */
.final-cta{
  padding:var(--space-8) 0;text-align:center;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.final-cta::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:-160px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:640px;height:640px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(198,114,128,.18) 0%,transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none
}
.final-cta::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  bottom:-140px;right:-140px;
  width:380px;height:380px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(232,205,169,.28);
  border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none
}
.final-cta h2{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.5vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin:0 0 var(--space-2);color:var(--paper);
  position:relative;z-index:1
}
.final-cta h2 em{color:var(--blush);font-family:var(--font-display-italic);font-weight:500}
.final-cta p{
  font-size:1rem;color:rgba(245,240,232,.72);max-width:52ch;
  margin:0 auto var(--space-4);position:relative;z-index:1
}
.final-cta__cta{
  display:inline-flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
  position:relative;z-index:1
}

/* ---- footer — lightened ---- */
.site-footer{background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);padding:var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-4)}
.footer__top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:var(--space-4);padding-bottom:var(--space-4);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.footer__brand{max-width:320px}
.footer__brand p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin-top:var(--space-3)}
.footer__social{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:var(--space-3)}
.footer__social a{
  width:32px;height:32px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:0;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  transition:all .18s var(--ease);text-indent:-9999px;overflow:hidden;position:relative
}
.footer__social a::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:currentColor;
  -webkit-mask-position:center;mask-position:center;
  -webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat;mask-repeat:no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-size:14px 14px;mask-size:14px 14px
}
.footer__social a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]::before{
  -webkit-mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='black'><path d='M4.98 3.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 1 0 5.001A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4.98 3.5zM3 8.98h4V21H3V8.98zM9 8.98h3.83v1.64h.05a4.2 4.2 0 0 1 3.78-2.07C20.62 8.55 21 11.13 21 14.03V21h-4v-6.19c0-1.48-.03-3.38-2.06-3.38-2.06 0-2.38 1.61-2.38 3.28V21H9V8.98z'/></svg>");
  mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='black'><path d='M4.98 3.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 1 0 5.001A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4.98 3.5zM3 8.98h4V21H3V8.98zM9 8.98h3.83v1.64h.05a4.2 4.2 0 0 1 3.78-2.07C20.62 8.55 21 11.13 21 14.03V21h-4v-6.19c0-1.48-.03-3.38-2.06-3.38-2.06 0-2.38 1.61-2.38 3.28V21H9V8.98z'/></svg>")
}
.footer__social a[aria-label="Facebook"]::before{
  -webkit-mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='black'><path d='M13.5 21v-8h2.7l.4-3.1h-3.1V7.9c0-.9.3-1.5 1.6-1.5h1.6V3.7c-.3 0-1.3-.1-2.4-.1-2.4 0-4.1 1.5-4.1 4.2v2.1H7.5V13h2.7v8h3.3z'/></svg>");
  mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='black'><path d='M13.5 21v-8h2.7l.4-3.1h-3.1V7.9c0-.9.3-1.5 1.6-1.5h1.6V3.7c-.3 0-1.3-.1-2.4-.1-2.4 0-4.1 1.5-4.1 4.2v2.1H7.5V13h2.7v8h3.3z'/></svg>")
}
.footer__social a[aria-label="Instagram"]::before{
  -webkit-mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='black' stroke-width='1.6'><rect x='3' y='3' width='18' height='18' rx='4'/><circle cx='12' cy='12' r='4'/><circle cx='17.5' cy='6.5' r='1.1' fill='black' stroke='none'/></svg>");
  mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='black' stroke-width='1.6'><rect x='3' y='3' width='18' height='18' rx='4'/><circle cx='12' cy='12' r='4'/><circle cx='17.5' cy='6.5' r='1.1' fill='black' stroke='none'/></svg>")
}
.footer__social a:hover{border-color:var(--blush);color:var(--blush-2)}
.footer__col h4{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:var(--space-3);font-weight:600}
.footer__col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.footer__col li{margin-bottom:.55rem}
.footer__col a{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.88rem}
.footer__col a:hover{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:underline}
.footer__bottom{padding-top:var(--space-3);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:var(--space-3);align-items:start}
.footer__legal{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75}
.footer__legal p{margin:0 0 .5rem}
.footer__legal hr{background:var(--rule);margin:.7rem 0}
.footer__copy{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted);text-align:right}

.fineprint{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin:var(--space-3) 0;letter-spacing:0}

/* ---- contact page utilities ---- */
.h2-sm{font-size:1.7rem;letter-spacing:-.008em}
.contact-mini-label{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.contact-link{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em;transition:color .18s var(--ease)}
.contact-link:hover{color:var(--blush-2)}
.contact-addr{font-style:normal;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;font-size:.94rem}
.contact-body{color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;font-size:.94rem;margin:0}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:3rem;align-items:start}
.contact-grid__list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.2rem;margin-top:1.75rem}
.contact-grid__form{margin-top:1.75rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}}

/* ---- top strip — editorial, monospaced ---- */
.topstrip{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.topstrip__inner{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:.55rem var(--space-4);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:var(--space-3);flex-wrap:wrap}
.topstrip__left{font-weight:400}
.topstrip__left strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:400}
.topstrip__right{display:flex;gap:1.2rem;align-items:center}
.topstrip__right a{color:var(--ink-2);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.06em;transition:color .18s var(--ease);text-transform:uppercase}
.topstrip__right a:hover{color:var(--blush-2)}
.topstrip__sep{color:var(--rule-2);display:none}

/* ---- home hero layout with snapshot — warm tinted card ---- */
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:var(--space-6);align-items:center}
.hero-grid__snapshot{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blush-soft) 0%,var(--paper) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(198,114,128,.22);
  border-top:3px solid var(--blush);
  padding:var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--space-2);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.hero-grid__snapshot::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-40px;right:-40px;
  width:160px;height:160px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(198,114,128,.28);
  border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none
}
.snapshot__meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.snapshot__title{font-family:var(--font-display-italic);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.014em;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .8rem;font-style:italic}
.snapshot__row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:.8rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.snapshot__row:last-of-type{border-bottom:none}
.snapshot__label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400}
.snapshot__value{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.024em;font-feature-settings:"lnum" 1;line-height:1}
.snapshot__link{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;font-size:.82rem;display:inline-flex;gap:.4rem;align-items:center;margin-top:.5rem;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--font-sans);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:2px;align-self:flex-start}
.snapshot__link::after{content:"→";transition:transform .18s var(--ease);font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.9rem}
.snapshot__link:hover{color:var(--blush-2);border-bottom-color:var(--blush-2)}
.snapshot__link:hover::after{transform:translateX(3px)}
.snapshot__note{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.64rem;color:var(--muted);margin:.8rem 0 0;line-height:1.55;letter-spacing:0}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--space-4)}}

/* ---- at-a-glance strip (about) ---- */
.at-a-glance{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;margin-top:var(--space-4)}
.aag{padding:var(--space-4);border-right:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);position:relative;transition:background .22s var(--ease)}
.aag::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:56px;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(180deg,currentColor 0%,transparent 100%);opacity:.10}
.aag:last-child{border-right:none}
.aag__label{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.6rem;position:relative}
.aag__value{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.012em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.3rem;position:relative}
.aag__sub{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-sans);position:relative}
/* per-tile colour cycle — 4-way palette: blush / tan / sage / midnight */
.aag:nth-child(1){color:var(--blush);border-top-color:var(--blush)}
.aag:nth-child(1) .aag__label{color:var(--blush-2)}
.aag:nth-child(2){color:var(--tan);border-top-color:var(--tan)}
.aag:nth-child(2) .aag__label{color:#8B6D3F}
.aag:nth-child(3){color:var(--sage);border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.aag:nth-child(3) .aag__label{color:#4A7185}
.aag:nth-child(4){color:var(--ink);border-top-color:var(--ink)}
.aag:nth-child(4) .aag__label{color:var(--ink)}
.aag:nth-child(1):hover{background:rgba(198,114,128,.08)}
.aag:nth-child(2):hover{background:rgba(232,205,169,.20)}
.aag:nth-child(3):hover{background:rgba(143,168,180,.18)}
.aag:nth-child(4):hover{background:rgba(30,42,68,.06)}
@media (max-width:900px){.at-a-glance{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.aag:nth-child(2){border-right:none}}
@media (max-width:520px){.at-a-glance{grid-template-columns:1fr}.aag{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}.aag:last-child{border-bottom:none}}

/* ---- credit-market cards — colour-coded per market, active vs mandate ---- */
.credit-markets{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--space-3);margin-top:var(--space-3)}
.cm{
  padding:var(--space-4);background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  transition:transform .22s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s var(--ease);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.cm:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px -18px rgba(30,42,68,.2)}
/* Per-market accent — blush, tan, sage, deep blush */
.cm:nth-child(1){border-top-color:var(--blush)}
.cm:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--tan)}
.cm:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.cm:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--ink)}
/* Subtle corner-tint per card */
.cm::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;
  width:120px;height:120px;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at top right,rgba(198,114,128,.06) 0%,transparent 70%)
}
.cm:nth-child(2)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at top right,rgba(232,205,169,.14) 0%,transparent 70%)}
.cm:nth-child(3)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at top right,rgba(143,168,180,.12) 0%,transparent 70%)}
.cm:nth-child(4)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at top right,rgba(168,85,98,.06) 0%,transparent 70%)}

.cm h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 .6rem;letter-spacing:-.014em;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cm__status{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.9rem;
  padding:.25rem .55rem;position:relative;z-index:1
}
/* Active = green (live) · Mandate = muted (reserved) */
.cm:nth-child(1) .cm__status,
.cm:nth-child(2) .cm__status{color:var(--pos);background:rgba(46,125,91,.1)}
.cm:nth-child(3) .cm__status,
.cm:nth-child(4) .cm__status{color:var(--ink-3);background:rgba(93,107,135,.1)}
.cm__status::before{
  content:"";width:6px;height:6px;background:currentColor;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0
}
/* Only active cards show a live pulse */
.cm:nth-child(1) .cm__status::before,
.cm:nth-child(2) .cm__status::before{animation:cmPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes cmPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.35}}

.cm__desc{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 1rem;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cm__metrics{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink);
  padding-top:.8rem;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:flex;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1
}
.cm__metrics span{color:var(--ink-2)}
.cm__metrics strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;margin-left:.3rem}
/* Metric value colour matches card accent */
.cm:nth-child(1) .cm__metrics strong{color:var(--blush-2)}
.cm:nth-child(2) .cm__metrics strong{color:#8B6D3F}
@media (max-width:720px){.credit-markets{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- process steps (about) — iconography + colour progression ---- */
.process-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:var(--space-2);margin-top:var(--space-3);position:relative}
.step{padding:var(--space-4) var(--space-3);background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:0;position:relative;transition:transform .22s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s var(--ease),background .22s var(--ease);overflow:hidden}
.step::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:64px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,currentColor 0%,transparent 100%);opacity:.06;pointer-events:none}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 34px -20px rgba(30,42,68,.22)}
.step__head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.step__icon{width:34px;height:34px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0}
.step__icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:inherit;display:block}
.step__num{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ink-3);text-transform:uppercase;padding:.25rem .5rem;background:var(--paper-2);border-radius:2px}
.step h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 .5rem;letter-spacing:-.005em;color:var(--ink)}
.step p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.55;margin:0}
/* per-step colour cycle */
.step:nth-child(1){color:var(--blush);border-top-color:var(--blush)}
.step:nth-child(1) .step__icon{background:rgba(198,114,128,.14);color:var(--blush-2)}
.step:nth-child(1) .step__num{color:var(--blush-2);background:rgba(198,114,128,.10)}
.step:nth-child(2){color:var(--tan);border-top-color:var(--tan)}
.step:nth-child(2) .step__icon{background:rgba(232,205,169,.34);color:#8B6D3F}
.step:nth-child(2) .step__num{color:#8B6D3F;background:rgba(232,205,169,.28)}
.step:nth-child(3){color:var(--sage);border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.step:nth-child(3) .step__icon{background:rgba(143,168,180,.24);color:#4A7185}
.step:nth-child(3) .step__num{color:#4A7185;background:rgba(143,168,180,.18)}
.step:nth-child(4){color:var(--ink);border-top-color:var(--ink)}
.step:nth-child(4) .step__icon{background:rgba(30,42,68,.10);color:var(--ink)}
.step:nth-child(4) .step__num{color:var(--ink);background:rgba(30,42,68,.08)}
.step:nth-child(5){color:var(--pos);border-top-color:var(--pos)}
.step:nth-child(5) .step__icon{background:rgba(46,125,91,.14);color:var(--pos)}
.step:nth-child(5) .step__num{color:var(--pos);background:rgba(46,125,91,.10)}
@media (max-width:1024px){.process-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.process-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- team list (about) — initials avatars + colour cycle ---- */
.team-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--space-3);margin-top:var(--space-3)}
.tm{padding:var(--space-4);background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;transition:transform .22s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.tm:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 34px -20px rgba(30,42,68,.22)}
.tm__avatar{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.02em;flex-shrink:0}
.tm__initials{line-height:1}
.tm__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.tm__role{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin:0;min-height:2.6em;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;line-height:1.4}
.tm__name{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.008em;line-height:1.15;margin-top:auto}
/* per-card colour cycle — 4-way: blush / tan / sage / midnight */
.tm:nth-child(1){border-top-color:var(--blush)}
.tm:nth-child(1) .tm__avatar{background:rgba(198,114,128,.14);color:var(--blush-2)}
.tm:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--tan)}
.tm:nth-child(2) .tm__avatar{background:rgba(232,205,169,.36);color:#8B6D3F}
.tm:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--sage)}
.tm:nth-child(3) .tm__avatar{background:rgba(143,168,180,.26);color:#4A7185}
.tm:nth-child(4){border-top-color:var(--ink)}
.tm:nth-child(4) .tm__avatar{background:rgba(30,42,68,.10);color:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:900px){.team-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.team-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- snapshot header row (meta + 3Y+ badge inline) ---- */
.snapshot__header{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.snapshot__badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;padding:.28rem .55rem;background:rgba(46,125,91,.12);color:var(--pos);border:1px solid rgba(46,125,91,.30);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500}
.snapshot__badge-glyph{width:18px;height:11px;color:var(--pos);display:block;flex-shrink:0;transform:translateY(-.5px)}
.snapshot__badge-glyph circle{animation:snapshotPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;transform-origin:18px 1px;transform-box:fill-box}
@keyframes snapshotPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.55;transform:scale(1.3)}}
.snapshot__badge{padding:.32rem .62rem;gap:.5rem}
.snapshot__note{font-size:.72rem}

/* ---- archive item with metric ---- */
.archive-metric{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--pos);letter-spacing:0;margin-top:.4rem}

/* ---- FAQ tag pill ---- */
/* .tiny / .serif value variants no longer needed — unified via .perf-summary__value + __sub */

/* ---- powered by strip (home) — editorial ---- */
.powered-strip{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:var(--space-4);padding:var(--space-3) 0;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--ink-2);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);margin-top:var(--space-4);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.powered-strip strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:400}
.powered-strip__sep{color:var(--rule-2)}
.powered-strip a{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.08em;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:1px}
.powered-strip a:hover{color:var(--blush-2);border-bottom-color:var(--blush-2)}

/* ============================================================
   iPARTNERS BRAND OVERLAY
   Applied to any section carrying the iPartners institutional
   voice. Sits alongside MIIF's Midnight & Blush without
   contaminating it. Design tokens are locally scoped.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ip-navy:#0A1520;
  --ip-navy-2:#131F2E;
  --ip-cyan:#00D9A3;
  --ip-cyan-dim:#00A896;
  --ip-teal:#006F5F;
  --ip-white:#FFFFFF;
  --ip-white-70:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --ip-white-50:rgba(255,255,255,.42);
  --ip-white-20:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  --ip-ink:#0D1B2D;
}

/* Dark-variant section — replaces .section--ink for iPartners contexts */
.section--ipartners-dark{
  background:var(--ip-navy);color:var(--ip-white);
  padding:var(--space-7) 0
}
.section--ipartners-dark h1,
.section--ipartners-dark h2,
.section--ipartners-dark h3{
  color:var(--ip-white);
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-weight:700;font-style:normal;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08
}
.section--ipartners-dark h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3rem)}
.section--ipartners-dark h2 em{color:var(--ip-white);font-style:normal;font-family:var(--font-sans)}
.section--ipartners-dark .lead{color:var(--ip-white-70);font-family:var(--font-sans)}
.section--ipartners-dark .eyebrow{
  color:var(--ip-cyan);font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em
}
.section--ipartners-dark .eyebrow::before{
  content:"";width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--ip-white);flex-shrink:0
}
.section--ipartners-dark .stats{
  border-top:1px solid var(--ip-white-20);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ip-white-20)
}
.section--ipartners-dark .stat{border-right:1px solid var(--ip-white-20)}
.section--ipartners-dark .stat:last-child{border-right:none}
.section--ipartners-dark .stat__label{
  color:var(--ip-white-70);font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.16em;font-size:.72rem
}
.section--ipartners-dark .stat__value{
  color:var(--ip-cyan);font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-size:3rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:0
}
.section--ipartners-dark .stat__value .u{
  color:var(--ip-cyan);font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-size:2.2rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1
}
.section--ipartners-dark .stat__desc{
  color:var(--ip-white-70);font-family:var(--font-sans)
}

/* Light-variant section — for iPartners on paper backgrounds */
.section--ipartners{
  background:var(--paper);color:var(--ip-ink);
  padding:var(--space-7) 0
}
.section--ipartners h1,
.section--ipartners h2,
.section--ipartners h3{
  color:var(--ip-ink);
  font-family:var(--font-serif);   /* Manrope — closest match to iPartners' geometric semibold */
  font-weight:700;font-style:normal;
  letter-spacing:-.024em;line-height:1.02
}
.section--ipartners h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3.2rem)}
.section--ipartners h2 em{
  /* keep italic emphasis — colour blends iPartners teal with MIIF blush */
  color:var(--blush);font-style:italic;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:700
}
.section--ipartners .lead{color:var(--ip-ink);font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;line-height:1.32;letter-spacing:-.01em}
/* iPartners light sections KEEP the MIIF eyebrow (blush square + mono)
   and the MIIF step card treatment — only the H2 discipline changes. */

/* ---- iPartners badge — matches live iPartners wordmark exactly ---- */
/* iPartners badge — fixed height + zero vertical padding for reliable vertical centering.
   Each text child renders as a 1em-tall box so flexbox align-items:center works clean. */
.ipartners-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.9rem;
  background:var(--ip-navy);color:var(--ip-white);
  height:44px;padding:0 1.25rem;box-sizing:border-box;
  border-radius:0;
  font-family:var(--font-sans);text-decoration:none;
  transition:opacity .18s var(--ease);
  text-transform:none;letter-spacing:normal
}
.ipartners-badge:hover{opacity:.88;color:var(--ip-white)}
/* height:.72em (cap-height only) + align-items:center makes both children align on cap-line.
   All-caps has cap-height ≈ font-size, mixed-case has cap-height ≈ .72 × font-size. */
.ipartners-badge__eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;height:.72em;
  color:var(--ip-cyan);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:var(--font-sans);line-height:.72;
  transform:translateY(-.02em)
}
.ipartners-badge__wm{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;height:.72em;
  color:var(--ip-white);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;font-family:var(--font-sans);
  text-transform:none;line-height:.72;
  transform:translateY(-.02em);overflow:visible
}
.ipartners-badge__wm-dot{color:var(--ip-cyan);font-weight:700;margin-left:-.02em}
.ipartners-badge__arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;height:1em;
  color:var(--ip-cyan);font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-size:1rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1;margin-left:.1rem;
  text-transform:none
}

/* ---- preview banner — subtle editorial ---- */
.preview-banner{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  text-align:center;padding:.5rem var(--space-3);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase
}
.preview-banner strong{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:400;color:var(--blush);letter-spacing:.14em}
.preview-banner a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;margin-left:.5rem;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.14em;color:rgba(245,240,232,.7)}
.preview-banner a:hover{color:var(--paper)}

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .pillars,.stats,.perf-summary,.timeline{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .pillar:nth-child(2),.stat:nth-child(2),.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(2),.timeline__step:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .pillar:nth-child(1),.pillar:nth-child(2),.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(1),.perf-summary__cell:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .trust-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--space-3)}
  .insights-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .insight--featured{grid-column:span 2;padding:var(--space-5)}
  .footer__top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .perf-band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:var(--space-3)}
  .pullquote{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:var(--space-5)}
  .pullquote__a{border-left:none;border-top:2px solid var(--blush);padding-left:0;padding-top:var(--space-3)}
  .cta-band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  /* nav becomes horizontal-scroll strip below brand; CTA button stays visible */
  .site-header__inner{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.75rem;padding-top:.9rem;padding-bottom:.9rem}
  .nav{width:100%;order:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;align-items:stretch}
  .nav__list{display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;gap:.1rem;margin:0;padding:0;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none}
  .nav__list::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .nav__list li{flex-shrink:0}
  .nav__list a{padding:.55rem .8rem;font-size:.86rem;white-space:nowrap}
  .nav__cta{align-self:flex-start;padding:.55rem .95rem;font-size:.85rem}
  /* topstrip simplify — hide login/register links, keep APIR + email */
  .topstrip{font-size:.7rem}
  .topstrip__inner{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;padding:.5rem 0}
  .topstrip__right a:not(:last-child),.topstrip__sep{display:none}
  /* powered-strip stacks vertically, iPartners badge takes full width */
  .powered-strip{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:.75rem;padding:1rem;text-align:left}
  .powered-strip__sep{display:none}
  .ipartners-badge{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  /* hero snapshot reduced padding */
  .hero-grid__snapshot{padding:var(--space-3)}
  .snapshot__header{gap:.5rem}
  /* section padding tighter */
  .container{padding-left:1.25rem;padding-right:1.25rem}
  /* hero H1 clamps handle themselves — but tighten the pre-title */
  .page-head--home h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,11vw,4.2rem)}
  .page-head--home h1::before{margin-bottom:1rem}
  /* hero CTAs full-width */
  .page-head--home .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center;min-width:0;text-align:center}
  /* preview banner smaller */
  .preview-banner{font-size:.55rem;padding:.4rem;letter-spacing:.10em}
  /* Melbourne SVG hero — reduce height */
  .melb-hero{height:130px}
  /* Contact info items smaller */
  .contact-info-item{padding:.75rem 0}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  :root{--space-7:3rem;--space-8:4rem;--space-6:2rem;--space-5:1.75rem;--space-4:1.25rem}
  .pillars,.stats,.docs-grid,.form-grid,.perf-summary,.timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat,.pillar,.doc,.perf-summary__cell,.timeline__step{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .stat:last-child,.pillar:last-child,.perf-summary__cell:last-child,.timeline__step:last-child{border-bottom:none}
  .pillar,.perf-summary__cell{min-height:auto}
  .trust-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .insights-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .insight--featured{grid-column:span 1;padding:var(--space-4)}
  .section-head{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section-head__meta{text-align:left}
  .footer__top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--space-4)}
  .footer__bottom{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer__copy{text-align:left}
  .perf-band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--space-3)}
  .cta-band{padding:var(--space-5) var(--space-4)}
  /* perf table: force horizontal scroll instead of squeeze — better UX */
  .perf-table{font-size:.78rem;min-width:640px}
  .perf-table thead th,.perf-table tbody td{padding:.55rem .5rem;white-space:nowrap}
  .container{padding-left:1rem;padding-right:1rem}
  /* hero snapshot: shrink values, wrap header */
  .snapshot__title{font-size:1.65rem}
  .snapshot__value{font-size:1.65rem}
  .snapshot__row{padding:.65rem 0}
  /* form: single column */
  .contact-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  /* section head H2 clamp */
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,6.5vw,2.4rem)}
  /* touch targets */
  .btn{min-height:44px}
  .doc__arrow,.snapshot__link,.insight__readmore{padding:.35rem 0;min-height:32px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
  /* iPartners section H2 smaller */
  .section--ipartners-dark h2{font-size:clamp(1.65rem,6vw,2.1rem)}
  /* hide preview banner "Midnight & Blush" chip and "back to live" link — keep meta only */
  .preview-banner{padding:.35rem;font-size:.5rem}
  /* Melbourne SVG further reduce */
  .melb-hero{height:110px}
  /* topstrip: hide the whole right side, keep APIR only */
  .topstrip__right{display:none}
  .topstrip__left{width:100%;text-align:center}
  /* Powered-strip: hide the platform mentions to keep it clean, keep APIR + iPartners */
  .powered-strip{padding:.75rem 1rem}
  /* Team card: initials smaller */
  .tm__avatar{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:.9rem}
  .tm__role{min-height:1.4em}
  /* Perf-summary units keep same treatment */
  .perf-summary__value{font-size:2rem}
  .perf-summary__label{min-height:auto}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .page-head--home h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,10vw,3.4rem);letter-spacing:-.035em}
  .hero-grid__snapshot{padding:1.15rem}
  /* Snapshot header wraps badge below meta on very tight widths */
  .snapshot__header{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.5rem}
  /* CTA buttons stack */
  .page-head--home > .container > .hero-grid > div > div:has(.btn){flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .page-head--home .btn{width:100%}
  /* Insights grid: reduce padding on cards */
  .insight{padding:var(--space-3)}
  /* Site header nav list scroll: keep visible */
  .brand__name{font-size:.95rem}
}
/* Perf table scroll wrapper — enables horizontal scroll on mobile without breaking layout */
.perf-table-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:0 -.5rem;padding:0 .5rem}
.perf-table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px}
.perf-table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--rule);border-radius:3px}

/* Prevent horizontal overflow on any page */
html,body{overflow-x:hidden;max-width:100vw}