/* ==========================================================================
   Ace Professionals — temporary corporate landing page
   Brand: Charcoal #282828 · Ace Gold #D1A53C · White #FFFFFF
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --charcoal: #282828;
  --charcoal-soft: #3a3a3a;
  --gold: #d1a53c;
  --gold-deep: #b0862a;
  --gold-light: #e6c877;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #faf9f6;
  --stone: #f3f1ec;
  --border: #e4e1da;
  --grey: #777777;
  --ink-70: #55524d;

  --wrap: 1240px;
  --radius: 4px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 2px 4px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.05), 0 18px 48px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.09);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);

  --font: "Manrope", "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.4vw, 4.1rem);
}
h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem);
}
h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);
}
h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 1.1em;
  color: var(--ink-70);
}

.wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 118px) 0;
}

.section--stone {
  background: var(--stone);
}
.section--offwhite {
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.section--charcoal {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section--charcoal p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.section--charcoal .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.4vw, 1.16rem);
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(38px, 5vw, 62px);
}
.section-head--center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.rule {
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 0;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(176, 134, 42, 0.24);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-deep);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn--charcoal {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn--charcoal:hover {
  background: #111;
}

.btn--outline {
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn--outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  color: var(--white);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn--outline-light:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

.btn--sm {
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.btn--block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* text link with gold underline hover */
.tlink {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.tlink::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -5px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.tlink:hover::after,
.tlink:focus-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.tlink--light {
  color: var(--white);
}

:where(a, button, input, select, textarea, [tabindex]):focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold-deep);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section--charcoal :where(a, button, input, select, textarea):focus-visible,
.footer :where(a, button):focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: -60px;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: top 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 12px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------- announcement + header */
.announce {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.announce .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 11px;
  padding-bottom: 11px;
}
.dot {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(209, 165, 60, 0.22);
}

.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.header.is-stuck {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.08);
}
.header .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  min-height: 82px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.brand img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav__list a {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.nav__list a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.nav__list a:hover::after,
.nav__list a[aria-current="true"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.nav__cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.burger {
  display: none;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.burger span,
.burger span::before,
.burger span::after {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.burger span {
  top: 50%;
  margin-top: -1px;
}
.burger span::before {
  content: "";
  top: -6px;
}
.burger span::after {
  content: "";
  top: 6px;
}
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span {
  background: transparent;
}
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span::before {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------- hero */
.hero {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 92px) 0 clamp(56px, 6vw, 96px);
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 68px);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero h1 span {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 30px 0 22px;
}
.hero__media {
  position: relative;
}
.hero__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(340px, 46vw, 560px);
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.hero__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -14px -14px auto;
  width: 46%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- pathways */
.pathways {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 44px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(209, 165, 60, 0.6);
}
.card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--stone);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ticks {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  padding: 0;
}
.ticks li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9px 0 9px 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.ticks li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px;
  top: 15px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 11px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ value marks */
.values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.values > div {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px 26px;
}
.values strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.values span {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- services */
.services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.service {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.service h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.service .tlink {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ split */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 70px);
  align-items: center;
}
.split__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(320px, 42vw, 540px);
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.actionblocks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 30px 0 26px;
}
.actionblock {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
}
.actionblock h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.actionblock p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}
.meta-line {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------- options (2-col) */
.options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  margin: 30px 0;
}
.option {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 26px;
  text-align: left;
  border: 0;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.option:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal-soft);
}
.option h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.option p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.option .arrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- categories */
.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.tile {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.tile h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tile p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.sector {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.sector:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.sector .icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin: 0;
}

.reason {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-top: 22px;
}
.reason h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.reason p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ about */
.statement {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.statement span {
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- insights */
.article {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.article__body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.article__cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.article .tlink {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.article__strip {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ final CTA */
.finalcta {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(76px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.finalcta img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
}
.finalcta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.86), rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.92));
  z-index: -1;
}
.finalcta h2 {
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.finalcta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.center-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 28px 0 20px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ forms */
.form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.field--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.field .opt {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 13px 14px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}
.field input:hover,
.field select:hover,
.field textarea:hover {
  border-color: #cfcbc2;
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(209, 165, 60, 0.18);
  outline: none;
}
.field .hint {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}
.field .err {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8c2f14;
  min-height: 0;
}
.section--charcoal .field .err {
  color: #f0b8a3;
}
.field input[aria-invalid="true"],
.field select[aria-invalid="true"],
.field textarea[aria-invalid="true"] {
  border-color: #8c2f14;
}

.check {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.check input {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  accent-color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.form__status {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
}
.form__status:not(:empty) {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.form__status.is-ok:not(:empty) {
  border-color: #a9c4a0;
  background: #f2f7ef;
}
.form__status.is-bad:not(:empty) {
  border-color: #d8a795;
  background: #fbf1ed;
  color: #8c2f14;
}

.hp {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-aside {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
}
.contact-aside h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.contact-aside a {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

/* newsletter band */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}
.section--charcoal .field input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section--charcoal .field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.section--charcoal .field .hint,
.section--charcoal .check {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------- modal */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 120;
  display: none;
  padding: 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: rgba(24, 24, 24, 0.6);
}
.modal.is-open {
  display: block;
}
.modal__panel {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 46px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: rise 0.32s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes rise {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }
}
.modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.modal__close:hover {
  background: var(--stone);
}
body.is-locked {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- footer */
.footer {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: clamp(52px, 6vw, 78px) 0 26px;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer__logo {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
}
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  max-width: 34ch;
}
.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer li a,
.footer li button {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
  text-align: left;
}
.footer li a:hover,
.footer li button:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: 46px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 24px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- reveal fx */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ responsive */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .services,
  .grid-4,
  .grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .values {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .contact-grid,
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav__list,
  .nav__cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .burger {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav.is-open {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 20px 24px 28px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .header .wrap {
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero__grid,
  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split--reverse .split__media {
    order: -1;
  }
  .pathways,
  .grid-3,
  .options,
  .actionblocks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .services,
  .grid-4,
  .grid-5,
  .values,
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero__actions .btn,
  .center-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .brand img {
    height: 42px;
  }
  .hero__media img {
    height: 300px;
  }
}