/* ==========================================================================
   Self-hosted fonts (Fraunces + IBM Plex family, SIL Open Font License).
   No external requests to Google Fonts — everything ships inside the theme,
   so the site keeps working even if the visitor's network blocks third-party
   font CDNs, and there's one less external request to slow down the page.
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face{
  font-family:'Fraunces';
  src:url('../fonts/Fraunces-Variable.woff2') format('woff2-variations'), url('../fonts/Fraunces-Variable.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:300 700; font-style:normal; font-display:swap;
}
@font-face{
  font-family:'Fraunces';
  src:url('../fonts/Fraunces-Italic-Variable.woff2') format('woff2-variations'), url('../fonts/Fraunces-Italic-Variable.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:300 700; font-style:italic; font-display:swap;
}
@font-face{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';
  src:url('../fonts/IBMPlexSans-Variable.woff2') format('woff2-variations'), url('../fonts/IBMPlexSans-Variable.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:100 700; font-style:normal; font-display:swap;
}
@font-face{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono';
  src:url('../fonts/IBMPlexMono-Regular.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-display:swap;
}
@font-face{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono';
  src:url('../fonts/IBMPlexMono-Medium.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:500 600; font-style:normal; font-display:swap;
}

  :root{
    --paper:#F5F4EF;
    --paper-2:#EBE9E1;
    --ink:#111D33;
    --ink-soft:#54606D;
    --rule:#D3D1C7;
    --red:#8A6A2F;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --radius-btn:6px;
    --radius-card:0px;
    --font-heading:'Fraunces',serif;
    --font-body:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;
    --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  .mono{font-family:var(--font-mono);}
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--ink);}
  a{color:inherit;}
  .wrap{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;position:relative;}

  /* ---------- scroll reveal ---------- */
  .reveal{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(16px);
    transition:opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
    will-change:opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger.is-visible{ transition-delay:var(--d, 0s); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
  }

  /* ---------- masthead / nav ---------- */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(247,246,242,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink);
  }
  nav{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding:20px 32px; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .brand{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:20px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.01em; color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; display:inline-block; }
  .brand:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
  .brand .mark{color:var(--red);}
  .navlinks{
    display:flex; gap:26px; align-items:center;
    list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;
  }
  .navlinks li{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
  .navlinks a{
    font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:none;
  }
  .navlinks a:hover{color:var(--red);}
  .navlinks .current-menu-item > a,
  .navlinks .current_page_item > a{ color:var(--red); }

  /* mobile nav toggle (hidden on desktop) */
  .menu-toggle{
    display:none; background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); color:var(--ink);
    width:40px; height:40px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px;
  }
  .menu-toggle .icon-close{ display:none; }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-open{ display:none; }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-close{ display:inline; }

  .cta-btn{
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px;
    padding:11px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius-btn, 0px); text-decoration:none;
    border:1.5px solid var(--ink);
    display:inline-block;
    transition:background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .cta-btn:hover{ background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .cta-btn.ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1.5px solid var(--ink); }
  .cta-btn.ghost:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
  .cta-btn.red{ background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }
  .cta-btn.red:hover{ background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); }

  /* ---------- rubric (section label) ---------- */
  .rubric{
    font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:14px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .rubric::before{ content:""; width:22px; height:1.5px; background:var(--red); display:inline-block; }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    padding:80px 0 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .hero-blob{
    position:absolute; top:-160px; right:-140px; width:520px; height:520px; z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, #8A6A2F33, #8A6A2F00 70%);
    filter:blur(10px); pointer-events:none;
  }
  .ghost-num{
    position:absolute; top:-58px; right:-8px; z-index:0;
    font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:340px; font-weight:500;
    color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px var(--rule);
    line-height:1; pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
  }
  .dot-grid{
    position:absolute; top:24px; right:40px; z-index:0; width:120px; height:120px;
    background-image:radial-gradient(var(--rule) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size:14px 14px; opacity:0.9; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr; gap:56px;
    position:relative; z-index:1; padding-bottom:56px;
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 58px);
    line-height:1.1;
    margin-bottom:30px;
    max-width:640px;
  }
  .hero h1 .accent{ font-style:italic; color:var(--red); position:relative; white-space:nowrap; }
  .squiggle{ position:absolute; left:-2%; bottom:-14px; width:104%; height:14px; }
  .hero p.lede{
    font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  .hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  .factbox{
    border:1.5px solid var(--ink);
    background:var(--white);
    align-self:start;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
  }
  .factbox-head{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
    font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em;
    text-transform:uppercase; padding:10px 18px;
  }
  .factbox-row{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline;
    padding:14px 18px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .factbox-row .num{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:22px; color:var(--red); white-space:nowrap; }
  .factbox-row .label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-align:right; max-width:150px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; }

  /* ---------- journey divider ---------- */
  .journey{ padding:36px 0; }
  .journey svg{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }

  /* ---------- section shell ---------- */
  section{ padding:72px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
  section h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px); max-width:680px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .section-sub{ color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:560px; margin-bottom:44px; font-size:15.5px; }

  /* ---------- specialities as index cards ---------- */
  .spec-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:0;
    border-top:1.5px solid var(--ink); border-left:1.5px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .spec-card{
    border-right:1.5px solid var(--ink); border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink);
    padding:28px 24px; position:relative;
    transition:background 0.2s ease;
  }
  .spec-card:hover{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .spec-card .idx{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:14px; display:block; }
  .spec-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .spec-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
  @media (min-width:900px){
    .spec-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  }

  /* ---------- pull quote ---------- */
  .pullquote{ padding:64px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
  .pullquote-mark{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:80px; color:var(--red); line-height:0.5; display:block; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .pullquote p{
    font-family:var(--font-heading); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,32px); line-height:1.35; max-width:820px; color:var(--ink);
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .pullquote .attr{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em; }
  .pullquote .attr b{ color:var(--red); font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- track record: numbered chronology ---------- */
  .role{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:64px 150px 1fr; gap:24px;
    padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
    transition:background 0.2s ease;
  }
  .role:hover{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .role:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
  .role.role-compact{ grid-template-columns:64px 1fr; }
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .role.role-compact{ grid-template-columns:40px 1fr; }
  }
  .role .idx{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:30px; color:var(--rule); line-height:1; }
  .role .when{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); padding-top:6px; }
  .role h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:4px; font-weight:600; font-family:var(--font-body); }
  .role .org{ color:var(--red); font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:10px; font-style:italic; font-family:var(--font-heading); }
  .role ul{ list-style:none; }
  .role li{ position:relative; padding-left:16px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:7px; }
  .role li::before{ content:"–"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--red); }

  /* ---------- exploding "current" indicator ---------- */
  .status{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin-top:10px;
    color:var(--red); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.04em;
  }
  .burst{ position:relative; width:9px; height:9px; }
  .burst .core{
    position:absolute; inset:0; margin:auto; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--red); box-shadow:0 0 6px 0 rgba(200,30,30,0.6);
  }
  .burst .ring{
    position:absolute; inset:0; margin:auto; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px solid var(--red);
    animation:burst-out 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) infinite;
    opacity:0;
  }
  .burst .ring.r2{ animation-delay:0.6s; }
  .burst .ring.r3{ animation-delay:1.2s; }
  @keyframes burst-out{
    0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:0.9; }
    80%{ opacity:0; }
    100%{ transform:scale(4.2); opacity:0; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .burst .ring{ animation:none; opacity:0.5; }
  }

  /* ---------- writing ---------- */
  .write-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--ink); border:1.5px solid var(--ink); }
  .write-card{ background:var(--white); padding:26px; transition:background 0.2s ease; }
  .write-card:hover{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .write-card-thumb{ display:block; margin:-26px -26px 20px; overflow:hidden; border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink); }
  .write-card-thumb img{ display:block; width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.3s ease; }
  .write-card:hover .write-card-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
  .write-card .tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--red); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:10px; display:block; }
  .write-card .tag .sep{ color:var(--rule); margin:0 6px; }
  .write-card-title{ margin:0 0 10px; font-size:19px; line-height:1.3; }
  .write-card-title a{ font-family:var(--font-heading); color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; }
  .write-card-title a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
  .write-card p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .write-card .write-excerpt{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-style:normal; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .write-card-link{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom:2px; }
  .write-card-link:hover{ color:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }
  .write-more{ margin-top:24px; }
  .write-more a{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:none; }
  .write-more a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .write-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  /* ---------- testimonials carousel ---------- */
  .carousel{ overflow:hidden; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); }
  .carousel-track{ display:flex; transition:transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .testi-slide{ flex:0 0 100%; padding:30px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1.5px solid var(--ink); }
  .testi-slide:last-child{ border-right:none; }
  .testi-slide .qmark{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:40px; color:var(--red); line-height:0.5; display:block; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .testi-slide p{ font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:16px; font-style:italic; font-family:var(--font-heading); line-height:1.4; }
  .testi-slide .who{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.02em; }
  .testi-slide .who b{ color:var(--red); font-style:normal; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; text-transform:none; }
  .carousel-controls{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:20px; margin-top:24px; }
  .car-btn{
    width:38px; height:38px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--white);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
    transition:background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:16px;
  }
  .car-btn:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
  .car-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
  .car-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--rule); cursor:pointer; border:none; padding:0; transition:background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; }
  .car-dot.active{ background:var(--red); transform:scale(1.2); }

  /* ---------- contact ---------- */
  .contact{ padding:88px 0; text-align:center; border-bottom:none; }
  .contact .rubric{ justify-content:center; }
  .contact h2{ margin:0 auto 16px; max-width:600px; }
  .contact p.lede{ color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:480px; margin:0 auto 36px; font-size:16px; }
  .contact-ctas{ display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .contact-links{ margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:8px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
  .contact-links a{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:none; }
  .contact-links a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
  .contact-links .sep{ color:var(--rule); font-size:12px; }

  footer{
    padding:28px 32px; text-align:center; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-family:var(--font-mono); border-top:1.5px solid var(--ink);
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em;
  }

  @media (max-width:760px){
    .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .ghost-num{ font-size:160px; top:-16px; right:-10px; opacity:0.6; }
    .hero-blob{ width:320px; height:320px; top:-100px; right:-100px; }
    .dot-grid{ display:none; }
    .role{ grid-template-columns:40px 1fr; }
    .role .idx{ grid-column:1; grid-row:1; }
    .role .when{ grid-column:2; grid-row:1; padding-top:0; }
    .role .role-body{ grid-column:2; grid-row:2; }
    nav .navlinks{
      display:none; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0;
      flex-direction:column; gap:0; background:var(--paper); border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink);
      padding:8px 0;
    }
    nav .navlinks.is-open{ display:flex; }
    nav .navlinks a{ padding:12px 32px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
    nav .navlinks a:first-child{ border-top:none; }
    .menu-toggle{ display:flex; }
    .testi-slide{ flex:0 0 100% !important; }
  }

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility utility classes (WordPress core conventions — required for
   the "accessibility-ready" tag and expected by ThemeForest reviewers).
   ========================================================================== */
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; z-index:100000;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:14px 22px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; text-decoration:none;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:16px; top:16px; }
.screen-reader-text{
  border:0; clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); clip-path:inset(50%); height:1px; width:1px;
  margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; padding:0; position:absolute; word-wrap:normal !important;
}
.screen-reader-text:focus{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:0; box-shadow:0 0 2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  clip:auto !important; clip-path:none; color:var(--ink); display:block;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:700; height:auto; left:16px; line-height:normal;
  padding:14px 20px; text-decoration:none; top:16px; width:auto; z-index:100000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single post / "Writing" template — same visual language as the homepage.
   ========================================================================== */
.single-hero{ padding:56px 0 44px; border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--ink); }
.single-hero .post-title{ font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,48px); line-height:1.15; max-width:760px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.post-meta{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
}
.post-meta .sep{ color:var(--rule); }
.post-meta a{ text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.post-meta a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.single-featured{ margin:36px 0 0; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); overflow:hidden; }
.single-featured img{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }

.post-content{ padding:56px 0; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; font-size:16.5px; }
.post-content > *{ max-width:100%; }
.post-content p{ margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--ink); }
.post-content h2{ font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,28px); margin:44px 0 16px; }
.post-content h3{ font-size:20px; margin:36px 0 14px; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol{ margin:0 0 22px; padding-left:22px; color:var(--ink); }
.post-content li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.post-content a{ color:var(--red); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.post-content blockquote{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-style:italic; font-size:22px; line-height:1.4;
  border-left:3px solid var(--red); padding:4px 0 4px 24px; margin:32px 0; color:var(--ink);
}
.post-content img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); margin:8px 0 28px; }
.post-content pre{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:20px; overflow-x:auto;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:24px;
}
.post-content code{ font-family:var(--font-mono); background:var(--paper-2); padding:2px 6px; font-size:13.5px; }
.post-content pre code{ background:transparent; padding:0; }
.post-content hr{ border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); margin:36px 0; }

.post-tags{ margin-top:36px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
.post-tags a{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em;
  color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:none; border:1px solid var(--rule); padding:6px 12px;
}
.post-tags a:hover{ color:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }

.post-nav{
  max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; padding:36px 0 64px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px;
}
.post-nav .nav-prev, .post-nav .nav-next{ border:1.5px solid var(--ink); padding:20px; }
.post-nav .nav-next{ text-align:right; }
.post-nav .nav-label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--red); display:block; margin-bottom:8px; }
.post-nav a{ text-decoration:none; font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); }
.post-nav a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
@media (max-width:640px){ .post-nav{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .post-nav .nav-next{ text-align:left; } }

.comments-area{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; padding-bottom:64px; }
.comments-title, .comment-reply-title{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:22px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.comment-list{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 32px; padding:0; }
.comment-list .children{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0 0 0 44px; }
.comment-list > li{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding:22px 0; }
.comment-list .children > li{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding:22px 0 0; }
.comment-body{ display:flex; gap:16px; }
.comment-avatar img{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); display:block; }
.comment-main{ flex:1; min-width:0; }
.comment-meta{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px; letter-spacing:0.02em; }
.comment-meta .comment-author{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:normal; }
.comment-meta a{ color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:none; }
.comment-meta a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.comment-unapproved{ font-style:italic; color:var(--red); }
.comment-content p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; }
.comment-reply a{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em;
  color:var(--red); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--red);
}
.comment-form input[type="text"], .comment-form input[type="email"], .comment-form input[type="url"], .comment-form textarea{
  width:100%; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--white); padding:12px 14px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:16px; color:var(--ink);
}
.comment-form textarea{ min-height:140px; }
.comment-form label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:6px; }
.comment-form .form-submit input{
  width:auto; cursor:pointer; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); font-weight:600;
  border-color:var(--ink); padding:11px 24px;
}
.comment-form .form-submit input:hover{ background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }
@media (max-width:520px){ .comment-list .children{ padding-left:22px; } .comment-avatar img{ width:36px; height:36px; } }

/* ---------- generic page template ---------- */
.page-content{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; padding:56px 0 72px; font-size:16.5px; }
.page-content h1{ font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); margin-bottom:24px; }

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.error-404{ text-align:center; padding:100px 0; }
.error-404 .ghost-404{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:clamp(80px,16vw,180px); color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px var(--rule); line-height:1; margin-bottom:12px; }
.error-404 h1{ font-size:28px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.error-404 p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:30px; }

/* ---------- search form ---------- */
.search-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; max-width:420px; }
.search-form input[type="search"]{ flex:1; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); padding:11px 14px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; background:var(--white); color:var(--ink); }
.search-form button{ border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:0 18px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; }
.search-form button:hover{ background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); }


/* ==========================================================================
   New Executive Pro features: sticky header, back-to-top, social icons,
   star ratings, contact-form wrapper.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- sticky header ---------- */
header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:60; background:var(--paper); transition:box-shadow .2s ease; }
header.is-scrolled{ box-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--ink); }

/* ---------- back to top ---------- */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:70;
  width:46px; height:46px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  border-radius:var(--radius-btn, 0px);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }

/* ---------- social icons ---------- */
.social-icons{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.social-icons a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:34px; height:34px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--rule); color:var(--ink-soft); transition:border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  border-radius:var(--radius-btn, 0px);
}
.social-icons a:hover{ border-color:var(--red); color:var(--red); }
footer .social-icons{ margin-top:14px; justify-content:center; }

/* ---------- testimonial star rating ---------- */
.testi-stars{ margin-bottom:10px; letter-spacing:2px; color:var(--rule); font-size:15px; }
.testi-stars .star.is-filled{ color:var(--red); }

/* ---------- contact form shortcode wrapper ---------- */
.contact-form-wrap{ max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 32px; text-align:left; }
.contact-form-wrap input, .contact-form-wrap textarea, .contact-form-wrap select{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Corner radius — deliberately TWO independent variables so changing the
   button radius in the Customizer never affects card/box radius and vice
   versa (they used to share one variable, which was the reported bug).
   ========================================================================== */
.spec-card, .write-card, .factbox, .single-featured, .post-content img,
.testi-slide, .post-nav .nav-prev, .post-nav .nav-next{
  border-radius:var(--radius-card, 0px);
}
.comment-form input, .comment-form textarea, .search-form input{
  border-radius:var(--radius-card, 0px);
}
.search-form button{
  border-radius:var(--radius-btn, 0px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero profile photo (optional)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-photo-wrap{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.hero-photo{
  width:96px; height:96px; object-fit:cover; border:1.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius:var(--radius-card, 0px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Skills / Expertise section
   ========================================================================== */
.skills-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px 48px; margin-top:36px; }
.skill-bar-head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:8px; }
.skill-name{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); }
.skill-percent{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--red); }
.skill-track{ height:8px; background:var(--paper-2); border:1px solid var(--rule); overflow:hidden; }
.skill-fill{ height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--red); transition:width 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
@media (max-width:640px){ .skills-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Brands / Clients trust strip
   ========================================================================== */
.brands-strip{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:48px; margin-top:28px; padding:36px 0;
}
.brand-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:0.62; transition:opacity .2s ease; filter:grayscale(1); }
.brand-logo:hover{ opacity:1; filter:grayscale(0); }
.brand-logo img{ max-height:38px; width:auto; display:block; }
.brand-name-fallback{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list{ margin-top:36px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0 48px; }
@media (min-width:900px){ .faq-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; align-items:start; } }
.faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.faq-item:first-child{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
.faq-question{
  width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  background:transparent; border:none; cursor:pointer; text-align:left;
  padding:20px 4px; font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:17px; color:var(--ink);
}
.faq-question:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.faq-icon{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:20px; color:var(--red); flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .2s ease; }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease; }
.faq-answer-inner{ padding:0 4px 22px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; }
.faq-answer-inner p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer newsletter signup
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-newsletter{ max-width:420px; margin:0 auto 24px; }
.footer-newsletter input[type="email"], .footer-newsletter input[type="text"]{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials archive ("wall of love") grid
   ========================================================================== */
#testimonials-archive{ padding:56px 0 20px; }
.testi-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap:24px;
}
.testi-grid .testi-slide{
  border:1.5px solid var(--ink); padding:28px; background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius-card, 0px); flex:none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   "View more" links (Track Record → Experience archive, Testimonials → wall)
   ========================================================================== */
.view-more-link{ margin-top:28px; }
.view-more-link a{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--red);
}
.view-more-link a:hover{ opacity:0.7; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Single-post polish: back link, reading time, author bio box
   ========================================================================== */
.back-link{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.back-link a{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:none;
}
.back-link a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.reading-time{ font-family:var(--font-mono); }

.author-box{
  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:12px; padding:24px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--paper-2);
}
.author-avatar{ border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); flex-shrink:0; }
.author-label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:4px; }
.author-name{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:18px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.author-bio{ font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }
@media (max-width:520px){ .author-box{ flex-direction:column; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero layout variants
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-layout-centered .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.hero-layout-centered .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
.hero-layout-text-only .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:760px; }
.hero-layout-photo-right .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; align-items:center; }
.hero-media{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.hero-photo-large{ width:100%; max-width:420px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); border-radius:var(--radius-card,0px); display:block; }
.hero-video-wrap{ width:100%; }
.hero-video-wrap iframe{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Availability badge
   ========================================================================== */
.availability-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-bottom:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;
  color:var(--ink-soft); border:1px solid var(--rule); padding:6px 12px;
}
.availability-badge .dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Case Studies
   ========================================================================== */
.case-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--ink); border:1.5px solid var(--ink); margin-top:36px; }
.case-card{ background:var(--white); display:block; text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition:background 0.2s ease; }
.case-card:hover{ background:var(--paper-2); }
.case-card-thumb{ aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; }
.case-card-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.case-card:hover .case-card-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.case-card-body{ padding:22px; }
.case-card .tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--red); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em; display:block; margin-bottom:8px; }
.case-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.case-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:14px; }
.case-card-link{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .case-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .case-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Awards & Certifications
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:24px; margin-top:36px; }
.award-card{ text-align:center; border:1.5px solid var(--rule); padding:28px 18px; }
.award-card-badge img{ width:64px; height:64px; object-fit:contain; margin:0 auto 14px; display:block; }
.award-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.award-meta{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Section dividers
   ========================================================================== */
.section-divider{ padding:32px 32px; }
.divider-svg{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials marquee mode
   ========================================================================== */
.testi-marquee{ overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent); }
.testi-marquee-track{ display:flex; gap:24px; width:max-content; animation:execpro-marquee 40s linear infinite; }
.testi-marquee:hover .testi-marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.testi-marquee .testi-slide{ flex:0 0 340px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); padding:26px; background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-card,0px); }
@keyframes execpro-marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ search
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-search-wrap{ margin-bottom:20px; grid-column:1/-1; }
.faq-search{
  width:100%; max-width:420px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--white);
  padding:11px 14px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
}
.faq-item.is-hidden{ display:none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Sticky condensed header
   ========================================================================== */
header.is-condensed nav{ padding:10px 32px; }
header.is-condensed .navlinks{ display:none; }
header.is-condensed .rubric,
header.is-condensed .lede{ display:none; }
header{ transition:padding 0.2s ease; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating quick-contact button
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-contact-btn{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:78px; z-index:69;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:12px 18px;
  background:var(--red); color:var(--white); text-decoration:none;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;
  border-radius:var(--radius-btn,0px); box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.quick-contact-btn:hover{ opacity:0.9; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Front-end testimonial submission form
   ========================================================================== */
.submit-testimonial-link{ margin-top:20px; text-align:center; }
.submit-testimonial-link > a{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); text-decoration:underline; }
.testimonial-form-wrap{ display:none; max-width:520px; margin:24px auto 0; text-align:left; }
.testimonial-form-wrap.is-open{ display:block; }
.testimonial-form label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:14px 0 6px; }
.testimonial-form input[type="text"], .testimonial-form textarea{
  width:100%; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:var(--white); padding:11px 14px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
}
.testimonial-form textarea{ min-height:110px; }
.testimonial-form .hp-field{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; opacity:0; }
.testimonial-form button{ margin-top:16px; }
.testimonial-form .form-note{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:10px; }
.form-success{ text-align:center; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Print stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */
@media print{
  header, .back-to-top, .quick-contact-btn, .menu-toggle, .hero-blob, .ghost-num, .dot-grid,
  .carousel-controls, .car-dots, .section-divider, footer .social-icons, .theme-toggle,
  .submit-testimonial-link, .contact-form-wrap, .view-more-link, .faq-search-wrap { display:none !important; }
  body{ background:#fff !important; color:#000 !important; font-size:11pt; }
  .wrap{ max-width:100% !important; padding:0 !important; }
  a{ color:#000 !important; text-decoration:none !important; }
  .hero{ padding:0 0 20px !important; }
  section{ page-break-inside:avoid; padding:14px 0 !important; }
  .cta-btn{ border:1px solid #000 !important; }
}