:root{
  --navy:#1b4252;      /* softer, lighter blue */
  --slate:#3f7f8f;     /* calm, airy blue-teal */
  --teal:#7fcfd6;      /* light, peaceful teal */
  --ivory:#faf8f4;
  --ink:#1f2937;
  --muted: rgba(250,248,244,.92);
  --card: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  --card2: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  --stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  --shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  --radius: 18px;
  --max: 1120px;
}

/* Typography polish */
h1{
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

h2{
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  font-weight: 550;
}

.subhead{
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* Reset */
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}

/* Base type */
body{
  font-family: 'Inter', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial;
  color: var(--ivory);
background:
  radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 60% 10%, rgba(160,220,226,.55), transparent 62%),
  radial-gradient(900px 600px at 25% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 58%),
  linear-gradient(160deg, #2a5666, #4f8f9f);
  line-height: 1.5;
}


a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.container{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}

/* Header */
.site-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: rgba(42,86,102,.38);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}

.nav{
  max-width:1400px;     /* wider than before */
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:22px 56px;   /* more left/right space */
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}

/* Brand + logo */
.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:26px;            /* more space between logo & name */
  margin-right:44px;  /* pushes nav links further right */
}

.logo-mark{
  width: 84px;            /* bigger so it doesn’t get lost */
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* If your logo is an <img> inside .logo-mark, this makes it fit nicely */
.logo-mark img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display:block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18));
}

/* Brand name refined (prototype-esque) */
.brand-name{
  font-family: ui-serif, "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, Garamond, Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.94);
}

/* Nav links (bigger like you asked) */
.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:36px;
  margin-left:auto;   /* forces links to the far right */
}

.nav-item{position:relative}

.nav-link,
.dropdown-toggle{
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: inherit;
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: .92;
}
.nav-link:hover,
.dropdown-toggle:hover{opacity:1}

.dropdown-menu{
  position:absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(11,31,42,.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: none;
  z-index: 60;
}

.dropdown-menu a{
  display:block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.92);
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu{
  display:block;
}

.nav-links a{
  font-size: 16px;        /* increased */
  padding: 10px 6px;      /* bigger click target */
  opacity:.92;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.nav-links a:hover{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:14px 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(250,248,244,.94);
  color: #143646;
  font-weight:600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.34);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}

.btn-small{
  padding: 12px 18px;     /* slightly bigger */
  font-size: 14px;        /* increased */
}

.btn-ghost{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246,243,236,.26);
  box-shadow:none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{opacity:.95}

/* Hero */
.hero{
  padding: 108px 0 54px;
}

.hero-inner{
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:9px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.90);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing:.35px;
}

/* Hero headline: refined serif like your prototype */
h1{
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
  font-family: ui-serif, "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, Garamond, Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.subhead{
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  max-width: 760px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight:400;
}

.cta-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin: 12px 0 28px
}

/* Cred bar */
.cred-bar{
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.cred{
  padding: 16px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

.cred-num{
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:18px;
}

.cred-label{
  font-size:13px;
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.82);
  margin-top:2px
}

/* Sections */
.section{padding: 76px 0}
/* ===== "The Work" section (3 tall boxes like your reference) ===== */
.work-section{
  padding: 84px 0 72px;
}

.work-kicker{
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.78);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.work-title{
  margin: 10px 0 34px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -.4px;
}

/* 3-column grid */
.work-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Card */
.work-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 22px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  min-height: 320px;
}

/* Icon "header" area */
.work-icon{
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  opacity: .9;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.85);
}
.work-icon svg{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Text hierarchy inside each card */
.work-card-title{
  margin: 2px 0 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: .1px;
}

.work-card-subtitle{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.78);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.work-card-body{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.86);
  max-width: 42ch;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .work-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .work-card-body{
    max-width: none;
  }
}

.section-alt{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Section headings also serif for consistency */
h2{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family: ui-serif, "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, Garamond, Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing:-.35px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-subhead{
  margin:0 0 26px;
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.86);
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Cards */
.cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

.card h3{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-size:18px;
}

.card p{margin:0 0 12px;color:rgba(246,243,236,.88)}
.card ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:rgba(246,243,236,.86)}
.card li{margin:6px 0}

/* ===== Results (Upgraded) ===== */
.results-upgraded .results-head{
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
}

.results-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left column */
.outcomes{
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.outcome-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}

.outcome-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

.outcome-card p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.results-signals{
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(11,31,42,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

.results-signals h4{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.92);
}

.results-signals ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.86);
}

.results-signals li{
  margin: 8px 0;
}

/* Right column quotes */
.results-quotes{
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.r-quote{
  margin: 0;
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}

.r-quote blockquote{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.92);
}

.r-quote figcaption{
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.78);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .results-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== Testimonials (match reference layout) ===== */
.testimonials-modern{
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.testimonials-title{
  text-align:center;
  margin: 0 0 34px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

/* Grid */
.testimonials-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Card */
.t-card{
  background: rgba(245,241,232,.88); /* light ivory like the reference */
  color: rgba(11,31,42,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,31,42,.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 420px;
}

/* Initials badge */
.t-badge{
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;

  background: rgba(42,167,162,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(42,167,162,.35);
  color: rgba(11,31,42,.88);
}

/* Quote */
.t-quote{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(11,31,42,.78);
}

/* Divider line inside card */
.t-line{
  height: 1px;
  width: 70%;
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
  background: rgba(11,31,42,.22);
  opacity: .7;
}

/* Name / Title */
.t-person{
  margin-top: auto;
}

.t-name{
  font-weight: 750;
  color: rgba(11,31,42,.92);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.t-title{
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(11,31,42,.70);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .testimonials-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .t-card{
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .t-line{
    width: 60%;
  }
}

.industry-line {
  margin-top: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.industry-line {
  margin-top: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.about-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text h2{
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-text p{
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-image{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image img{
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 10%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  display: block;
}
.about-copy h2{
  margin-top: 0;
}

.about-copy p{
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.88);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .about-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-image img{
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

/* Video */
.two-col{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items:center;
}

.video-wrap{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.video-wrap iframe{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  border:0;
}

/* Quotes */
.quote-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.quote{
  margin:0;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

.quote blockquote{
  margin:0;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.92);
}

.quote figcaption{
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.78);
}

/* Testimonials */
.stack{display:grid;gap:14px}

.testimonial{
  margin:0;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

.testimonial blockquote{
  margin:0;
  color:rgba(246,243,236,.92);
  font-size:16px
}

.testimonial figcaption{
  margin-top:10px;
  color:rgba(246,243,236,.78);
  font-size:13px
}

/* Contact */
.contact{text-align:center;max-width: 880px}
.fineprint{margin-top:14px;color:rgba(246,243,236,.76);font-size:13px}

/* Footer */
.footer{
  padding: 26px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(11,36,51,.35);
}

.footer-inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  color: rgba(246,243,236,.84);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-tag{opacity:.92}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cred-bar{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .quote-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .logo-mark{width:72px;height:72px}
  .brand-name{font-size:16px}
}

.section-tight{padding: 22px 0}

.industry-line{
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.88);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.industry-line span{opacity:.95}

.section-shift{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* FIT SECTION */
.fit-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items:start;
}

.fit-block{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
}

.fit-block h2{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.fit-lead{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.9);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.fit-list{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin: 12px 0 14px;
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fit-list li{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.9);
}

.fit-x{
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  line-height: 1;
  flex: 0 0 22px;
}

.fit-note{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.82);
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

.section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 80px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.25),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* THE APPROACH SECTION */

.approach-section{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.approach-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.approach-block{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 26px 22px;
}

.approach-block h2{
  margin-top: 0;
}

.approach-lead{
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.92);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-highlight{
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.98);
}

.approach-list{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.approach-list li{
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.9);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.approach-list li::before{
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  opacity: .6;
}

.approach-manifesto{
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 16px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.96);
}

/* === Approach section: add contrast + separation === */
.approach-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
}

.approach-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);         /* was too close to bg */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);   /* clearer edge */
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle “light wash” so it doesn’t feel flat */
.approach-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-2px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 15% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 90% 0%, rgba(42,167,162,.14), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* keep text above the wash */
.approach-card > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .approach-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Emphasis style: brighter + readable + signature */
.approach-highlight{
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(11,31,42,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  font-weight: 750;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.approach-highlight strong{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Improve readability for the "What This Work Is Not" list */
.approach-card ul{
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.approach-card li{
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(245,241,232,.95);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.approach-card li:first-child{
  border-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.fineprint a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fineprint a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.fineprint {
  font-size: 1.1rem;   /* increase overall size */
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.fineprint a {
  font-size: 1.1rem;   /* ensure the link matches */
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mission-vision-values {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4f8394, #457785);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mvv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.mvv-block h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mvv-block p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.values-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.values-list li {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.values-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.values-list span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mvv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* NAV DROPDOWN */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropbtn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: inherit;
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.nav-dropbtn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-caret {
  font-size: 0.9em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 24, 28, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: none;
  z-index: 2000;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover (desktop) */
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

/* Optional: better anchor scrolling if your header is sticky */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

#mission, #vision, #values {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.nav-links .btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  color: #1e3a44;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links {
  gap: 28px;
}
.site-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease, visibility .18s ease;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.site-header,
.nav {
  overflow: visible;
}

.site-header::before,
.nav::before {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.values-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  list-style-type: disc;
}

.values-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.values-list strong {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Subtle section divider */
.section-divider{
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.26),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Lighten the alt sections so they feel airy */
.section-alt{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* MVV: lighter gradient + better separation */
.mission-vision-values{
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.mission-vision-values .mvv-block{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* ===== Credibility cards: classy entrance animation ===== */
.cred {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 700ms ease, transform 700ms ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.cred.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger effect */
.cred:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.cred:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.cred:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.cred:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 360ms; } /* if you ever add a 4th */

.cred:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cred {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ===== Credibility cards: classy entrance + shine sweep ===== */

/* Entrance (fade + rise) */
.cred{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;                 /* needed for shine */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 700ms ease, transform 700ms ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.cred.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger */
.cred:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: 0ms; }
.cred:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: 120ms; }
.cred:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: 240ms; }
.cred:nth-child(4){ transition-delay: 360ms; } /* if you add a 4th later */

/* Optional: tiny hover lift (keeps it lively) */
.cred:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Shine sweep overlay (runs once when .shine is added) */
.cred::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 180%;
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.18),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cred.shine::after{
  animation: credShine 900ms ease-out 120ms 1 both;
}

@keyframes credShine{
  0%   { left: -120%; opacity: 0; }
  18%  { opacity: 0.75; }
  55%  { opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { left: 140%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Premium touch: respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .cred{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .cred::after{
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ===== The Work cards: refined entrance animation ===== */

.work-card{
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 800ms ease, transform 800ms ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.work-card.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Gentle stagger (slower than cred cards) */
.work-card:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: 0ms; }
.work-card:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: 160ms; }
.work-card:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: 320ms; }

/* Subtle hover refinement */
.work-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .work-card{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Soft cursor glow overlay (site-wide) */
#cursor-glow{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 40;              /* below header (100), above content */
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
  will-change: background;
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  #cursor-glow{ display:none; }
}
}