/* ===========================================================
   Dr. Essa Al-Ahmad — botanical light identity
   Palette derived from the leaf reference. Fonts: Cabinet Grotesk + Aileron.
   =========================================================== */
:root{
  --cream:#ECE9D8;          /* main parchment */
  --cream-2:#F5F3E9;        /* paler */
  --cream-3:#E3E0CD;        /* deeper sand */
  --sage:#BCC6A8;           /* soft sage leaf */
  --sage-2:#A4B38C;         /* mid sage */
  --green:#5F7A4E;          /* leaf green */
  --forest:#39512F;         /* deep leaf / dark accent */
  --gold:#C9B86B;           /* soft glow yellow */
  --gold-2:#E0D49A;         /* pale gold */
  --ink:#2B3326;            /* deep green-charcoal text */
  --muted:#83876B;          /* muted olive */
  --line:rgba(57,81,47,.16);
  --line-soft:rgba(57,81,47,.09);

  --font-display:'Cabinet Grotesk','Aileron',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Aileron','Cabinet Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-ar:'IBM Plex Sans Arabic',sans-serif;
  --font-ar-display:'Amiri',serif;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --maxw:1240px;
}
html[lang="ar"]{ --font-display:var(--font-ar-display); --font-body:var(--font-ar); }

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--forest)}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.serif{font-family:var(--font-display)}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);
}
html[lang="ar"] .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.04em}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.6vw,1.3rem);color:#3a4433;font-weight:400}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s}

/* ---------------- NAV ---------------- */
header.nav{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:120;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:24px 44px;transition:background .5s var(--ease),padding .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s,border-color .5s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
header.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(236,233,216,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.1);
  padding:14px 44px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.brandmark{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px}
.brandmark .brandlogo{height:42px;width:auto;display:block;transition:height .5s var(--ease)}
header.nav.scrolled .brandmark .brandlogo{height:34px}
.footlogo{height:74px;width:auto;margin-bottom:22px;display:block}
html[dir="rtl"] .footlogo{margin-inline-start:0}
.monogram{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1.5px solid var(--green);color:var(--forest);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.brandmark .nm{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.04rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.brandmark .nm small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px}
html[lang="ar"] .brandmark .nm small{letter-spacing:.04em}
nav.links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px}
nav.links a.nl{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);opacity:.72;transition:.3s;position:relative}
html[lang="ar"] nav.links a.nl{letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:.92rem}
nav.links a.nl::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;width:0;height:1.5px;background:var(--green);transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
nav.links a.nl:hover{opacity:1}nav.links a.nl:hover::after,nav.links a.nl.active::after{width:100%}
nav.links a.nl.active{opacity:1;color:var(--forest)}
.lang{display:flex;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden}
.lang button{background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:7px 13px;color:var(--ink);opacity:.55;transition:.3s}
.lang button.active{background:var(--green);color:var(--cream-2);opacity:1}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:none;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer}

/* ---------------- BOTANICAL DIVIDERS / FLOW ---------------- */
/* sections share the cream and bleed; tints are full-bleed bands */
.band-cream{background:var(--cream)}
.band-pale{background:var(--cream-2)}
.band-sand{background:var(--cream-3)}
.band-sage{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cream) 0%,#D7DEC2 45%,var(--cream) 100%)}
.band-forest{background:linear-gradient(170deg,#34492B,#2C3F24)}
.band-forest,.band-forest *{--ink:var(--cream-2);color:var(--cream-2)}
.band-forest .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-2)}

section{position:relative;padding:130px 0}
/* soft organic seam that lets one section "flow" into the next */
.seam{position:relative}
.seam::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:120px;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--cream) 92%);
}
.leafline{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;z-index:0}

/* ---------------- HERO (energized) ---------------- */
.hero{min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:150px 0 90px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(1100px 700px at 88% 12%,rgba(201,184,107,.24),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(800px 700px at 6% 92%,rgba(95,122,78,.14),transparent 60%),var(--cream)}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(620px 460px at 72% 28%,rgba(201,184,107,.20),transparent 62%);
  animation:heroglow 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes heroglow{0%{transform:translate(0,0)}100%{transform:translate(-46px,34px)}}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:3}

.hero-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;background:rgba(245,243,233,.7);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;padding:9px 18px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--forest);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
html[lang="ar"] .hero-badge{letter-spacing:.04em;font-size:.82rem}
.hero-badge .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);animation:pulsedot 2.6s infinite}
@keyframes pulsedot{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(95,122,78,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 11px rgba(95,122,78,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(95,122,78,0)}}

.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.9rem,7vw,5.7rem);line-height:.96;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:24px 0 24px;font-weight:900}
.grad{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--forest) 0%,var(--green) 28%,var(--gold) 55%,var(--green) 78%,var(--forest) 100%);background-size:220% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;animation:shimmer 7s linear infinite}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.grad{animation:none}}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:220% center}}
.hero .lead{max-width:560px;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.7vw,1.38rem);color:#36402e}
.hero .lead b{color:var(--forest);font-weight:700;font-family:var(--font-display)}

/* energized 3-CTA cluster */
.cta3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:40px}
.ctacard{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px -26px rgba(43,51,38,.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s,background .5s,color .5s}
.ctacard .ci{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(95,122,78,.13);color:var(--forest);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:16px;transition:.5s}
.ctacard .cl{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.18rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.1}
.ctacard .cs{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px}
.ctacard .cgo{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
html[lang="ar"] .ctacard .cgo{letter-spacing:.03em}
.ctacard .cgo .arw2{transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
html[dir="rtl"] .ctacard .cgo .arw2{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.ctacard:hover{transform:perspective(900px) translateY(-7px) rotateX(2deg);box-shadow:0 36px 68px -34px rgba(43,51,38,.55);background:linear-gradient(162deg,#435b31,#2b3d23)}
.ctacard:hover .cl,.ctacard:hover .cs{color:var(--cream-2)}
.ctacard:hover .ci{background:var(--gold);color:var(--forest)}
.ctacard:hover .cgo{color:var(--gold-2)}
.ctacard:hover .cgo .arw2{transform:translateX(5px)}
html[dir="rtl"] .ctacard:hover .cgo .arw2{transform:translateX(-5px) scaleX(-1)}
.ctacard.primary{background:linear-gradient(162deg,#435b31,#2b3d23);border-color:transparent}
.ctacard.primary .cl,.ctacard.primary .cs{color:var(--cream-2)}
.ctacard.primary .ci{background:var(--gold);color:var(--forest)}
.ctacard.primary .cgo{color:var(--gold-2)}
.ctacard.primary:hover{transform:perspective(900px) translateY(-7px) rotateX(2deg)}

/* hero trust line */
.herotrust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 26px;margin-top:30px;align-items:center}
.herotrust .ht{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.herotrust .ht b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;color:var(--forest);font-size:1.05rem}
.herotrust .sep{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.hero-paths{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-top:42px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.path{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:22px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:padding .45s var(--ease),background .45s;cursor:pointer}
.path:hover{padding-inline-start:22px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(95,122,78,.07),transparent)}
.path .pl{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.5rem);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.path .pr{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;white-space:nowrap}
html[lang="ar"] .path .pr{letter-spacing:.03em}
.path .arw{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--green);transition:.4s var(--ease)}
html[lang="ar"] .path .arw{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.path:hover .arw{background:var(--green);color:var(--cream-2);border-color:var(--green);transform:translateX(4px)}
html[lang="ar"] .path:hover .arw{transform:translateX(-4px) scaleX(-1)}

/* portrait with feathered edges so it melts into the cream */
.hero-portrait{position:relative;animation:floaty 7.5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-13px)}}
.hero-portrait::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-30px;z-index:-2;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 36%,rgba(201,184,107,.42),rgba(95,122,78,.12) 54%,transparent 70%);filter:blur(8px)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-portrait{animation:none}.hero::before{animation:none}}
.hero-portrait .frame{position:relative;border-radius:200px 200px 26px 26px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1000/1500;background:var(--cream-3);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px -50px rgba(43,51,38,.6)}
.hero-portrait img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 16%;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 72%,transparent 99%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 72%,transparent 99%)}
.hero-portrait .ring{position:absolute;inset:-22px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:210px 210px 36px 36px;z-index:-1}
.hero-portrait .badge{position:absolute;bottom:14px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);text-align:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;color:var(--forest);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
html[lang="ar"] .hero-portrait .badge{letter-spacing:.04em}
.scrollcue{position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);writing-mode:vertical-lr}
html[dir="rtl"] .scrollcue{writing-mode:vertical-rl}

/* ---------------- GENERIC SECTION HEAD ---------------- */
.sec-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:60px}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);margin:18px 0}
.sec-head p{font-size:1.06rem;color:#3a4433;max-width:620px}

/* page hero (about / vision) */
.pagehero{padding:190px 0 90px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(900px 600px at 80% 0%,rgba(201,184,107,.18),transparent 60%),var(--cream)}
.pagehero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px;display:block}
.pagehero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem);letter-spacing:-.03em;max-width:14ch}
.pagehero .lead{max-width:600px;margin-top:24px}

/* about: figure + text */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.figure{position:relative;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:866/1100;background:var(--cream-3);box-shadow:0 40px 90px -55px rgba(43,51,38,.6)}
.figure img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 16%}
.figure .cap{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:16px;color:var(--cream-2);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.prose p{font-size:1.08rem;color:#39432f;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:60ch}
.prose p .hl{color:var(--forest);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700}

/* pillars */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:26px}
.pillar{padding-top:24px;border-top:2px solid var(--green)}
.pillar .pn{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--green)}
.pillar h4{font-size:1.32rem;margin:14px 0 10px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.pillar p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* roles */
.roles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.role{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:20px;padding:36px 30px;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s}
.role:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -45px rgba(43,51,38,.5)}
.role .rk{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
html[lang="ar"] .role .rk{letter-spacing:.04em}
.role h4{font-size:1.5rem;margin:12px 0 12px}
.role p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* big positioning quote */
.statement{text-align:center}
.statement .q{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,3rem);line-height:1.22;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:1000px;margin:26px auto 0}
.statement .q .hl{color:var(--green)}
.statement .mk{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;color:var(--gold);font-size:4.5rem;line-height:.2;display:block;height:34px}

/* method list */
.method-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.method-grid h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3rem);margin-bottom:18px}
.mlist{list-style:none}
.mlist li{padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:baseline;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.22rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.mlist li::before{content:"";flex:0 0 10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin-top:.55em}

/* endstate */
.endstate{display:grid;gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.es-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:26px;align-items:baseline;padding:30px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:padding .4s var(--ease)}
.es-row:hover{padding-inline-start:14px}
.es-row .n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.5rem}
.es-row p{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.5rem);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}

/* teaser cards (home -> about/vision) */
.teasers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}
.teaser{position:relative;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;min-height:340px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:38px;color:var(--cream-2);isolation:isolate}
.teaser::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 18%;transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.teaser::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(28,38,22,.86),rgba(28,38,22,.18))}
.teaser:hover::before{transform:scale(1.06)}
.teaser.t-about::before{background-image:url('assets/portrait-shirt.jpg')}
.teaser.t-vision::before{background-image:url('assets/portrait-suit.jpg')}
.teaser .tk{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-2)}
html[lang="ar"] .teaser .tk{letter-spacing:.04em}
.teaser h3{font-size:1.9rem;margin:12px 0 8px}
.teaser p{font-size:.96rem;color:#e7e6d6;max-width:34ch}
.teaser .go{margin-top:18px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;display:inline-flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}
html[lang="ar"] .teaser .go .a{transform:scaleX(-1)}

/* CTA strip */
.cta{text-align:center}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.2rem);max-width:18ch;margin:0 auto 14px}
.btn{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;padding:16px 38px;border-radius:40px;background:var(--green);color:var(--cream-2);font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:.4s var(--ease)}
html[lang="ar"] .btn{letter-spacing:.03em}
.btn:hover{background:var(--forest);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--green);color:var(--forest)}
.btn.ghost:hover{background:var(--green);color:var(--cream-2)}

/* ---------------- FOOTER ---------------- */
footer.site{background:linear-gradient(170deg,#34492B,#283A21);color:var(--cream-2);padding:90px 0 38px}
footer.site *{--muted:#9fae8a}
.foot-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr;gap:48px;padding-bottom:54px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(236,233,216,.16)}
.foot-top h3{font-size:2rem;line-height:1.06;margin-bottom:16px;max-width:16ch}
.foot-top p{color:#c4cdb2;max-width:38ch}
.foot-col h5{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:16px}
html[lang="ar"] .foot-col h5{letter-spacing:.04em}
.foot-col a,.foot-col p{display:block;color:#c4cdb2;font-size:.94rem;margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .3s}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--cream-2)}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.foot-bottom small{color:#9fae8a;font-size:.78rem}
.socials{display:flex;gap:20px}
.socials a{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9fae8a}
.socials a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}

/* ===========================================================
   EXTENDED COMPONENTS (ventures, programs, course, forms)
   =========================================================== */

/* credential chips (about) */
.creds{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:8px}
.cred{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 20px;min-width:180px}
.cred .ck{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);margin-bottom:6px}
html[lang="ar"] .cred .ck{letter-spacing:.04em}
.cred .cv{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}
.cred .cs{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px}

/* ventures hub grid */
.vgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.vcard{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:22px;padding:34px 30px;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s,border-color .5s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.vcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),var(--gold));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
html[dir="rtl"] .vcard::before{transform-origin:right}
.vcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 34px 70px -50px rgba(43,51,38,.55);border-color:var(--line)}
.vcard:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.vcard .vicon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(95,122,78,.12);color:var(--forest);margin-bottom:18px}
.vcard .vk{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
html[lang="ar"] .vcard .vk{letter-spacing:.04em}
.vcard h3{font-size:1.45rem;margin:6px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.vcard p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
.vcard .vgo{margin-top:18px;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--forest);display:inline-flex;gap:9px;align-items:center}
html[lang="ar"] .vcard .vgo{letter-spacing:.03em}
html[lang="ar"] .vcard .vgo .a{transform:scaleX(-1)}

/* feature rows (alternating) for venture detail pages */
.feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:34px}
.feature .media{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--cream-3);box-shadow:0 36px 80px -55px rgba(43,51,38,.55);position:relative}
.feature .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.feature .media.tint{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#5F7A4E,#39512F);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--cream-2)}
.feature .media.tint .big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);text-align:center;padding:30px}
.feature.rev .media{order:2}
.feature .body h3{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);margin-bottom:16px}
.feature .body p{font-size:1.04rem;color:#39432f;margin-bottom:16px;max-width:54ch}

/* generic 4-up grid */
.grid4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
.gcard{padding-top:22px;border-top:2px solid var(--green)}
.gcard .gi{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(201,184,107,.18);color:var(--forest);margin-bottom:16px}
.gcard h4{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.gcard p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* adventures / dated cards */
.advs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.adv{border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s}
.adv:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 34px 70px -50px rgba(43,51,38,.55)}
.adv .banner{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden}
.adv .banner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.adv:hover .banner img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.adv .top{padding:30px 28px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#415A33,#2C3F24);color:var(--cream-2)}
.adv .top .date{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-2)}
html[lang="ar"] .adv .top .date{letter-spacing:.04em}
.adv .top h4{font-size:1.5rem;margin-top:8px}
.adv .top .loc{font-size:.9rem;color:#c4cdb2;margin-top:6px}
.adv .bd{padding:26px 28px;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
.adv .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;color:var(--gold-2);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.16em}

/* benefits / checklist */
.blist{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:2px}
.blist li{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.blist li .bi{flex:0 0 30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(95,122,78,.14);color:var(--forest);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px}
.blist li h4{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.blist li p{font-size:.96rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:62ch}

/* objectives numbered (course) */
.objs{display:grid;gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.obj{display:grid;grid-template-columns:54px 1fr;gap:22px;align-items:baseline;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:padding .4s var(--ease)}
.obj:hover{padding-inline-start:12px}
.obj .on{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.3rem}
.obj p{font-size:1.06rem;color:#39432f;font-weight:500}

/* steps */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;counter-reset:s}
.step{padding:30px 26px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.step::before{counter-increment:s;content:counter(s);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--gold);display:block;margin-bottom:12px}
.step h4{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.step p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* membership / price / apply card */
.offer{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
.price-card{background:linear-gradient(165deg,#39512F,#2A3C22);color:var(--cream-2);border-radius:26px;padding:44px 40px;position:sticky;top:96px;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -50px rgba(43,51,38,.7)}
.price-card *{--muted:#a9b793}
.price-card .pk{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-2)}
html[lang="ar"] .price-card .pk{letter-spacing:.04em}
.price-card h3{font-size:1.9rem;margin:10px 0 6px;color:var(--cream-2)}
.price-card .sub{color:#c4cdb2;font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:22px}
.price-card .plist{list-style:none;margin:0 0 26px}
.price-card .plist li{padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(236,233,216,.16);display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.95rem;color:#dfe5d2}
.price-card .plist li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--gold-2);font-weight:700}
.price-card .btn{background:var(--gold);color:var(--forest);width:100%;text-align:center}
.price-card .btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}
.price-card .fine{font-size:.78rem;color:#a9b793;margin-top:14px;text-align:center}

/* FAQ */
.faq{max-width:820px}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-item summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:24px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;align-items:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary .pm{flex:0 0 auto;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--green);transition:.3s}
.faq-item[open] summary .pm{background:var(--green);color:var(--cream-2);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-item .ans{padding:0 0 24px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;max-width:70ch}

/* people / coaches */
.people{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.person{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden}
.person .ph{aspect-ratio:1/1;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#5F7A4E,#39512F);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--cream-2);font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:2.4rem}
.person .pb{padding:22px 24px}
.person .pr{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
.person h4{font-size:1.25rem;margin:6px 0 8px}
.person p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* form */
.form-card{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:24px;padding:42px 40px;box-shadow:0 36px 80px -58px rgba(43,51,38,.55)}
.fgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
html[lang="ar"] .field label{letter-spacing:.03em}
.field input,.field select{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:13px 15px;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--green);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(95,122,78,.14)}
.form-card .btn{width:100%;text-align:center;margin-top:6px;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:.84rem}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:14px}

/* highlighted nav CTA (free course) */
nav.links a.nl-cta{background:var(--gold);color:var(--forest);padding:9px 18px;border-radius:30px;opacity:1}
nav.links a.nl-cta::after{display:none}
nav.links a.nl-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}

/* button row */
.btnrow{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px}

/* ===========================================================
   BACKGROUND PARTICLES + 3D CARD TREATMENT + NEW COMPONENTS
   =========================================================== */
/* subtle drifting particle field (drawn in js) */
#bgfx{position:fixed;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;opacity:.55}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#bgfx{display:none}}

/* keep nav, content and interactive layers above the particle haze */
header.nav{z-index:120}
.hero .wrap,section .wrap,footer .wrap{position:relative;z-index:3}

/* slight 3D on every box */
.vcard,.role,.adv,.cred,.gcard,.step,.person,.teaser,.figure,.price-card,.form-card,
.feature .media,.stat,.panel,.qa,.topic,.inv{
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px -26px rgba(43,51,38,.42), 0 2px 5px -3px rgba(43,51,38,.16), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease), box-shadow .55s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.vcard:hover,.role:hover,.adv:hover,.cred:hover,.gcard:hover,.step:hover,.person:hover,
.teaser:hover,.figure:hover,.price-card:hover,.qa:hover,.inv:hover,.stat:hover{
  transform:perspective(900px) translateY(-7px) rotateX(2.2deg);
  box-shadow:0 38px 74px -34px rgba(43,51,38,.55), 0 8px 18px -7px rgba(43,51,38,.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.62);
}
.gcard{background:var(--cream-2);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 22px;border-top:2px solid var(--green)}
.price-card:hover{transform:perspective(900px) translateY(-4px)}

/* ===== career timeline + infographic (about) ===== */
.infographic{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}
.timeline{position:relative}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset-inline-start:9px;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(var(--green),var(--gold))}
.tl{position:relative;padding-inline-start:44px;padding-bottom:28px}
.tl:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tl .dot{position:absolute;inset-inline-start:0;top:2px;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cream);border:2px solid var(--green);display:grid;place-items:center}
.tl .dot::after{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.tl .yr{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;color:var(--green);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
.tl h4{font-size:1.16rem;margin:4px 0 5px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tl p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
.info-panels{display:grid;gap:18px}
.panel{background:var(--cream-2);border-radius:18px;padding:24px 26px}
.panel h5{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);margin-bottom:13px}
html[lang="ar"] .panel h5{letter-spacing:.04em}
.panel ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:10px}
.panel li{display:flex;gap:11px;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink)}
.panel li::before{content:"";flex:0 0 7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin-top:.55em}
.statgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.stat{padding:28px 22px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--cream-2);text-align:center}
.stat .big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem);color:var(--forest);line-height:1}
.stat .lab{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:9px;line-height:1.3}

/* ===== interview Q&A video placeholders ===== */
.qagrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.qa{background:var(--cream-2);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.vthumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#4a663b,#2C3F24);position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden}
.vthumb img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.42}
.vthumb .play{position:relative;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(241,236,226,.94);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:transform .4s var(--ease);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.vthumb .play::after{content:"";margin-inline-start:4px;border-style:solid;border-width:9px 0 9px 15px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent var(--forest)}
html[dir="rtl"] .vthumb .play::after{margin-inline-start:0;margin-inline-end:4px;transform:scaleX(-1)}
.vthumb:hover .play{transform:scale(1.12)}
.vthumb .dur{position:absolute;bottom:10px;inset-inline-end:10px;background:rgba(20,20,20,.72);color:var(--cream-2);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.04em}
.qa .qb{padding:20px 22px}
.qa .qk{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
html[lang="ar"] .qa .qk{letter-spacing:.04em}
.qa h4{font-size:1.1rem;margin:7px 0 0;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.25}

/* ===== speaking topics ===== */
.topics{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:8px}
.topic{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:14px;padding:13px 18px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink)}
.speakwrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}

/* ===== collaborator invite (ecosystem) ===== */
.invite{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.inv{padding:32px 28px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--cream-2)}
.inv .ik{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
html[lang="ar"] .inv .ik{letter-spacing:.04em}
.inv h4{font-size:1.3rem;margin:9px 0 11px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.inv p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* pill row / stats */
.pillrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:26px}
.pill{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--forest);background:rgba(95,122,78,.12);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:30px;padding:9px 18px}

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------- */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero-grid,.split,.method-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .hero-portrait{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;order:-1}
  .pillars{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:30px}
  .roles,.teasers{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  nav.links{display:none}
  nav.links.open{display:flex;position:fixed;inset:0;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:26px;background:rgba(236,233,216,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);z-index:130}
  nav.links.open a.nl{font-size:1.15rem}
  .menu-btn{display:block;z-index:140}
  header.nav{padding:16px 24px}
  .wrap{padding:0 24px}
  section{padding:88px 0}
  .cta3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vgrid,.advs,.steps,.people,.fgrid,.qagrid,.invite{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid4,.statgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .feature,.offer,.infographic,.speakwrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .feature.rev .media{order:-1}
  .price-card{position:static}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .pillars,.grid4,.statgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .es-row,.obj{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:16px}
  .creds{flex-direction:column}
}

/* =====================================================================
   V2 THEME  —  Roboto + Lora · white/grey · brown/dark-green/sand accents
   sharp corners · stronger borders · masculine
   ===================================================================== */
:root{
  --cream:#FFFFFF;
  --cream-2:#F6F7F9;
  --cream-3:#E9EBEF;
  --sage:#EFD4A9;
  --sage-2:#E4C99E;
  --green:#082820;
  --forest:#082820;
  --gold:#411B12;
  --gold-2:#EFD4A9;
  --ink:#15140F;
  --muted:#5F6166;
  --line:rgba(8,40,32,.16);
  --line-soft:rgba(8,40,32,.09);
  --font-display:'Roboto',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Lora',Georgia,serif;
  --font-ar-display:'Cairo',sans-serif;
  --font-ar:'Amiri',serif;
}
html[lang="ar"]{ --font-display:var(--font-ar-display); --font-body:var(--font-ar); }

body{font-weight:400}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.hero h1{font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;color:#082820}
.hl{color:#411B12}

/* remove soft botanical motif + organic glows */
.leafline{display:none !important}
.hero::before{display:none}
.hero-portrait{animation:none}
.hero-portrait::before{display:none}

/* SHARP corners everywhere structural */
.vcard,.role,.adv,.cred,.gcard,.step,.person,.teaser,.figure,.price-card,.form-card,
.feature .media,.stat,.panel,.qa,.topic,.inv,.ctacard,.btn,.pill,.hero-badge,
.field input,.field select,.lang,.faq-item,.adv .banner,.vthumb,.media,
.hero-portrait .frame,.hero-portrait .ring,.brandmark .monogram{border-radius:0 !important}
.lang{overflow:hidden}

/* stronger squared cards */
.vcard,.role,.adv,.cred,.step,.person,.price-card,.form-card,.stat,.panel,.qa,.inv,.ctacard{
  border:1.5px solid rgba(8,40,32,.16);
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px -18px rgba(8,40,32,.45);
}
.vcard:hover,.role:hover,.adv:hover,.cred:hover,.gcard:hover,.step:hover,.person:hover,
.teaser:hover,.figure:hover,.price-card:hover,.qa:hover,.inv:hover,.stat:hover,.ctacard:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 30px -16px rgba(8,40,32,.5);
}
.gcard{background:#F6F7F9;border:none;border-top:3px solid #082820;border-radius:0}
.vcard::before,.role::before{background:#082820}

/* full-bleed bands: white/grey light, dark used sparingly for attention */
.band-cream{background:#FFFFFF}
.band-pale{background:#F4F5F7}
.band-sand{background:#E2E9F7}
.band-sage{background:#EFD4A9}
.band-sage *{--ink:#2A1B12}
.band-forest{background:#082820}
.band-forest,.band-forest *{--ink:#EDEFEA;color:#EDEFEA}
.band-forest .eyebrow{color:#EFD4A9}
.seam::after{display:none}

/* hero */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF,#F2F4F6)}
.hero-portrait .frame{box-shadow:0 24px 50px -34px rgba(8,40,32,.55);border:1.5px solid rgba(8,40,32,.2)}
.hero-portrait img{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;object-position:50% 14%}
.hero-portrait .ring{border-color:rgba(8,40,32,.2)}
.hero-badge{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(8,40,32,.2);color:#082820;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700}
.hero-badge .dot{background:#411B12}
.herotrust .ht b{color:#082820;font-family:var(--font-display)}
.herotrust .sep{background:#411B12}

/* animated gradient highlight -> brown/bronze/green */
.grad{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#082820 0%,#411B12 42%,#9A6B2E 66%,#082820 100%);background-size:220% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.statement .mk{color:#411B12}

/* buttons: bold, square */
.btn{background:#082820;color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em}
.btn:hover{background:#411B12}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid #082820;color:#082820}
.btn.ghost:hover{background:#082820;color:#fff}

/* nav */
.nm{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:900}
nav.links a.nl{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700}
nav.links a.nl::after{background:#082820}
nav.links a.nl-cta{background:#082820;color:#fff}
nav.links a.nl-cta:hover{background:#411B12}
.lang button.active{background:#082820;color:#fff}
header.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);border-bottom-color:rgba(8,40,32,.12)}

/* cta cards */
.ctacard{background:#F6F7F9}
.ctacard .ci{background:rgba(8,40,32,.08);color:#082820}
.ctacard .cl{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800}
.ctacard .cgo{font-family:var(--font-display)}
.ctacard:hover,.ctacard.primary{background:#082820;border-color:#082820}
.ctacard:hover .ci,.ctacard.primary .ci{background:#EFD4A9;color:#082820}
.ctacard:hover .cgo,.ctacard.primary .cgo{color:#EFD4A9}
.ctacard:hover .cl,.ctacard:hover .cs,.ctacard.primary .cl,.ctacard.primary .cs{color:#fff}

/* dark gradient panels -> solid */
.feature .media.tint{background:#082820}
.feature .media.tint .big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:900}
.adv .top{background:#082820}
.vthumb{background:#082820}
.person .ph{background:#082820;font-family:var(--font-display)}
.price-card{background:#082820}
.price-card .btn{background:#EFD4A9;color:#082820}
.price-card .btn:hover{background:#fff}
.teaser::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,40,32,.92),rgba(8,40,32,.25))}
.teaser .tk{color:#EFD4A9}

/* pills */
.pill{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(8,40,32,.2);color:#082820;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700}

/* footer */
footer.site{background:#082820}
footer.site h3{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-display)}
.foot-col h5{color:#EFD4A9}
.foot-col a,.foot-col p,.foot-top p,.foot-bottom small,.socials a{color:#C7CFC9}
.foot-col a:hover,.socials a:hover{color:#fff}

/* numbers / accents that were gold -> brown */
.es-row .n,.obj .on,.adv .num{color:#411B12}
.tl .yr{color:#082820}

/* ===================================================================
   V2 PATCH  —  dark-band contrast fixes + photo hero treatment
   =================================================================== */
/* readable text on dark green bands (overrides hardcoded dark text colors) */
.band-forest p,.band-forest .lead,.band-forest .body p,.band-forest li,
.band-forest .es-row p,.band-forest .obj p,.band-forest .statement .q{color:#E7EAE3 !important}
.band-forest h1,.band-forest h2,.band-forest h3,.band-forest h4{color:#FFFFFF !important}
.band-forest .statement .q{color:#F2F3EC !important}
.band-forest .eyebrow{color:#EFD4A9 !important}
.band-forest .hl{color:#EFD4A9 !important}
.band-forest .sec-head p{color:#CBD3C6 !important}

/* full-bleed photo page hero (image scrolls normally; baked-in overlay for legibility) */
.pagehero.photo{position:relative;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.pagehero.photo .eyebrow{color:#EFD4A9}
.pagehero.photo h1{color:#FFFFFF}
.pagehero.photo .lead{color:#E7EAE3}
.pagehero.photo .pill{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.34);color:#fff}
.pagehero.photo .btn{background:#EFD4A9;color:#082820}
.pagehero.photo .btn:hover{background:#fff}
.pagehero.photo .btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid #EFD4A9;color:#EFD4A9}
.pagehero.photo .btn.ghost:hover{background:#EFD4A9;color:#082820}

/* full-bleed photo content band (e.g. Physician's Circle) */
.photo-band{position:relative;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.photo-band .eyebrow{color:#EFD4A9}
.photo-band h2,.photo-band h3{color:#FFFFFF}
.photo-band .sec-head p,.photo-band p{color:#EBEEE7}
.photo-band .btn{background:#EFD4A9;color:#082820}
.photo-band .btn:hover{background:#fff}

/* about hero: align CTA row to the start, allow wrap */
.hero .btnrow{justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:34px}

/* =====================================================================
   V3 PALETTE  —  green scheme  (#C7DEDF · #E4C22A · #6EB241 · #35762F)
   green-gradient dark bands · yellow->green highlight cards
   ===================================================================== */
:root{
  --cream:#FFFFFF;
  --cream-2:#F4F8F3;
  --cream-3:#E6EFE5;
  --sage:#E8F2DD;
  --sage-2:#D7E8C6;
  --green:#35762F;     /* deep accent (text, eyebrows, borders, icons) */
  --forest:#35762F;
  --gold:#6EB241;      /* vibrant green accent */
  --gold-2:#E4C22A;    /* yellow */
  --ink:#15140F;
  --muted:#5C6A59;
  --line:rgba(53,118,47,.18);
  --line-soft:rgba(53,118,47,.10);
}
.eyebrow{color:#35762F}
.hl{color:#2F6A29}

/* bands */
.band-pale{background:#F3F7F2}
.band-sand{background:#C7DEDF}
.band-sage{background:#E8F2DD}
.band-sage *{--ink:#1F3A17}
.band-forest{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6EB241,#35762F)}

/* buttons */
.btn{background:#6EB241;color:#fff}
.btn:hover{background:#35762F}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid #35762F;color:#35762F}
.btn.ghost:hover{background:#35762F;color:#fff}

/* nav */
nav.links a.nl::after{background:#6EB241}
nav.links a.nl-cta{background:#6EB241;color:#fff}
nav.links a.nl-cta:hover{background:#35762F}
.lang button.active{background:#35762F;color:#fff}

/* animated highlight text */
.grad{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#35762F 0%,#6EB241 40%,#E4C22A 66%,#35762F 100%);background-size:220% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.statement .mk{color:#6EB241}

/* cta cards: yellow->green highlight (per the inspiration) */
.ctacard{background:#F4F8F3}
.ctacard .ci{background:rgba(110,178,65,.16);color:#35762F}
.ctacard:hover,.ctacard.primary{background:linear-gradient(110deg,#E4C22A 0%,#6EB241 52%,#35762F 100%);border-color:transparent}
.ctacard:hover .ci,.ctacard.primary .ci{background:#fff;color:#35762F}
.ctacard:hover .cgo,.ctacard.primary .cgo{color:#fff}

/* accent bars + icons */
.gcard{border-top-color:#6EB241}
.gcard .gi{background:rgba(110,178,65,.16);color:#35762F}
.vcard .vicon{background:rgba(110,178,65,.16);color:#35762F}
.vcard::before,.role::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#6EB241,#E4C22A)}
.hero-badge{border-color:rgba(53,118,47,.26);color:#35762F}
.hero-badge .dot{background:#6EB241}
.pill{border-color:rgba(53,118,47,.26);color:#35762F}
.herotrust .ht b{color:#35762F}.herotrust .sep{background:#E4C22A}
.cred .ck,.vcard .vk,.qa .qk,.adv .top .date,.inv .ik,.role .rk,.panel h5,.field label,.tl .yr{color:#35762F}
.timeline::before{background:linear-gradient(#6EB241,#E4C22A)}
.tl .dot{border-color:#6EB241}.tl .dot::after{background:#E4C22A}
.es-row .n,.obj .on,.adv .num,.method .mlist li::before{color:#6EB241}
.panel li::before,.blist li .bi{background:rgba(110,178,65,.16);color:#35762F}
.faq-item summary .pm{border-color:rgba(53,118,47,.3);color:#35762F}
.faq-item[open] summary .pm{background:#6EB241;color:#fff}
.stat .big{color:#35762F}

/* dark / tinted panels -> green gradient */
.feature .media.tint{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#6EB241,#35762F)}
.adv .top{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#6EB241,#35762F)}
.vthumb{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#6EB241,#35762F)}
.person .ph{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#6EB241,#35762F)}
.price-card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#6EB241,#35762F)}
.price-card .btn{background:#fff;color:#35762F}
.price-card .btn:hover{background:#E4C22A;color:#1F3A17}
.teaser::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(35,77,29,.92),rgba(35,77,29,.25))}
.teaser .tk{color:#E4C22A}

/* footer dark green */
footer.site{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#3C8030,#2C5E26)}
.foot-col h5{color:#E4C22A}
.foot-col a,.foot-col p,.foot-top p,.foot-bottom small,.socials a{color:#D5E6CC}
.foot-col a:hover,.socials a:hover{color:#fff}

/* photo-band + photo hero accents */
.pagehero.photo .eyebrow,.photo-band .eyebrow{color:#E4C22A}
.pagehero.photo .btn,.photo-band .btn{background:#E4C22A;color:#1F3A17}
.pagehero.photo .btn:hover,.photo-band .btn:hover{background:#fff}
.pagehero.photo .btn.ghost{border-color:#E4C22A;color:#E4C22A}
.pagehero.photo .btn.ghost:hover{background:#E4C22A;color:#1F3A17}

/* dark-band text contrast (reinforced for the green gradient) */
.band-forest p,.band-forest .lead,.band-forest .body p,.band-forest li,
.band-forest .es-row p,.band-forest .obj p,.band-forest .statement .q,.band-forest .sec-head p{color:#EAF2E4 !important}
.band-forest h1,.band-forest h2,.band-forest h3,.band-forest h4{color:#FFFFFF !important}
.band-forest .eyebrow,.band-forest .hl{color:#FBE48A !important}

/* About: third-scroll philosophy boxes — normal title, bigger/bolder line */
.philgrid .gcard h4{font-weight:400;color:var(--muted)}
.philgrid .gcard p{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}

/* =====================================================================
   V3 CONTRAST FIX  —  light cards inside dark-green bands must keep dark text
   (the band-forest light-text rule was turning card text white-on-light)
   ===================================================================== */
.band-forest .gcard,.band-forest .stat,.band-forest .panel,.band-forest .step,
.band-forest .vcard,.band-forest .qa,.band-forest .inv,.band-forest .cred{--ink:#15140F}
.band-forest .gcard h4,.band-forest .step h4,.band-forest .vcard h3,.band-forest .inv h4,
.band-forest .cred .cv{color:#15140F !important}
.band-forest .stat .big{color:#35762F !important}
.band-forest .gcard p,.band-forest .step p,.band-forest .stat .lab,.band-forest .vcard p,
.band-forest .inv p,.band-forest .panel li,.band-forest .cred .cs{color:#54614F !important}
.band-forest .gcard .gi,.band-forest .vcard .vicon{color:#35762F !important}
.band-forest .gcard h5,.band-forest .panel h5{color:#35762F !important}

/* 3-up grid (Who it's for) */
.grid3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
@media(max-width:900px){.grid3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =====================================================================
   V3 CONTRAST SAFETY  —  darken greens behind white text; readable highlights
   ===================================================================== */
/* dark green bands/panels: ensure white/light text is clearly readable */
.band-forest{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3F8233,#22561B)}
.feature .media.tint{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#357A2E,#1F4A1A)}
.adv .top{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#357A2E,#1F4A1A)}
.vthumb{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#357A2E,#1F4A1A)}
.person .ph{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#357A2E,#1F4A1A)}
.price-card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#357A2E,#1E4719)}
footer.site{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#2E6A27,#1C4417)}

/* highlight cta cards: keep the yellow accent, but seat the left-aligned
   white text on dark green so it is fully legible */
.ctacard:hover,.ctacard.primary{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#2C5E26 0%,#357A2E 45%,#6EB241 82%,#E4C22A 120%);border-color:transparent}

/* small text/labels on dark bands stay legible */
.band-forest .lead,.band-forest .sec-head p{color:#E7F1DF !important}

/* =====================================================================
   V3 EDITORIAL  —  jeewanjee-inspired layout · Cormorant + Inter
   palette: forest #5E6C5B · cream #F4EFE6 · cloud #FEFCF6 · sky #D6E0E2
            storm #686867 · midnight #162A2C
   ===================================================================== */
:root{
  --cream:#FEFCF6; --cream-2:#F8F4EC; --cream-3:#ECE5D8;
  --sage:#5E6C5B; --sage-2:#4E5B4C;
  --green:#5E6C5B; --forest:#162A2C; --gold:#5E6C5B; --gold-2:#D6E0E2;
  --ink:#162A2C; --muted:#5E5E5D;
  --line:rgba(22,42,44,.16); --line-soft:rgba(22,42,44,.08);
  --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --font-body:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-ar-display:'Amiri',serif; --font-ar:'IBM Plex Sans Arabic',sans-serif;
}
html[lang="ar"]{--font-display:var(--font-ar-display);--font-body:var(--font-ar)}
body{background:#FEFCF6;color:#162A2C;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:400}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.01em}
#bgfx{display:none !important}.leafline{display:none !important}

/* small-caps label */
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#686867;font-size:.7rem}
html[lang="ar"] .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.05em}

/* GHOSTED oversized serif section label (jeewanjee signature) */
.sec-head .eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,4.2rem);letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:rgba(94,108,91,.30);line-height:1;display:block;margin-bottom:0}
.sec-head h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.3rem)}
.band-forest .sec-head .eyebrow,.band-sage .sec-head .eyebrow{color:rgba(214,224,226,.35)}

/* bands */
.band-cream{background:#FEFCF6}.band-pale{background:#F4EFE6}.band-sand{background:#D6E0E2}
.band-sage{background:#5E6C5B}.band-sage,.band-sage *{--ink:#F4EFE6;color:#F4EFE6}
.band-forest{background:#162A2C}.band-forest,.band-forest *{--ink:#EDEAE0;color:#EDEAE0}

/* hero */
.hero{background:#FEFCF6}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(3rem,7vw,5.6rem);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero-badge{background:transparent;border:none;color:#686867;letter-spacing:.24em;padding:0}
.hero-badge .dot{background:#5E6C5B}
.pagehero h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem)}

/* circular hero portrait */
.hero-portrait{animation:none}
.hero-portrait .frame{border-radius:50% !important;aspect-ratio:1/1 !important;box-shadow:0 34px 80px -48px rgba(22,42,44,.55);border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.12)}
.hero-portrait .frame img{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;object-position:50% 16%}
.hero-portrait .ring{border-radius:50% !important;inset:-18px;border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.14)}
.hero-portrait::before{display:none}
.hero-portrait .badge{font-family:var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.2em;color:#686867;font-weight:600}

/* statement quote -> elegant serif */
.statement .q{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.4vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.24}
.statement .q .hl,.statement .q .grad{color:#D6E0E2 !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#D6E0E2 !important;font-style:italic}
.statement .mk{font-family:var(--font-display);color:rgba(244,239,230,.5)}

/* highlight + grad text */
.hl{color:#5E6C5B;font-style:italic;font-family:var(--font-display)}
.grad{background:none !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#5E6C5B !important;color:#5E6C5B !important;font-style:italic;font-family:var(--font-display)}

/* buttons */
.btn{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;border-radius:0;background:#5E6C5B;color:#FEFCF6;border:1px solid #5E6C5B}
.btn:hover{background:#162A2C;border-color:#162A2C;color:#FEFCF6}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid #162A2C;color:#162A2C}
.btn.ghost:hover{background:#162A2C;color:#FEFCF6}
html[lang="ar"] .btn{letter-spacing:.04em}

/* nav */
.nm{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}
nav.links a.nl{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em}
nav.links a.nl::after{background:#5E6C5B}
nav.links a.nl-cta{background:#5E6C5B;color:#FEFCF6;border-radius:0}
nav.links a.nl-cta:hover{background:#162A2C}
.lang button.active{background:#162A2C;color:#FEFCF6}
header.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(254,252,246,.92);border-bottom-color:rgba(22,42,44,.1)}

/* cards -> minimal editorial */
.vcard,.role,.cred,.step,.person,.qa,.inv,.adv,.panel,.stat,.form-card{background:#FEFCF6;border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.12);border-radius:0;box-shadow:none}
.vcard:hover,.role:hover,.adv:hover,.step:hover,.person:hover,.qa:hover,.inv:hover,.stat:hover,.figure:hover,.price-card:hover,.ctacard:hover,.cred:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 26px 54px -42px rgba(22,42,44,.55)}
.vcard h3,.role h4,.card h4,.gcard h4,.adv .top h4,.inv h4,.qa h4,.step h4,.cred .cv{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}
.vcard h3{font-size:1.55rem}
.gcard{background:transparent;border:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.22);border-radius:0}
.vcard::before,.role::before{background:#5E6C5B}
.vcard .vicon,.gcard .gi,.card .ic,.ctacard .ci{background:rgba(94,108,91,.12);color:#5E6C5B;border-radius:0}
.vk,.kk,.qk,.ik,.ck,.tl .yr,.adv .top .date,.panel h5,.role .rk{color:#5E6C5B;font-family:var(--font-body)}

/* tint / dark panels -> midnight solids */
.feature .media.tint{background:#162A2C}
.feature .media.tint .big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;font-style:italic}
.adv .top{background:#162A2C}.vthumb{background:#162A2C}
.person .ph{background:#162A2C;font-family:var(--font-display)}
.price-card{background:#162A2C}
.price-card .btn{background:#5E6C5B;color:#FEFCF6}.price-card .btn:hover{background:#FEFCF6;color:#162A2C}
.teaser::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(22,42,44,.85),rgba(22,42,44,.2))}
.teaser .tk{color:#D6E0E2}.teaser h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500}

/* homepage cta cards */
.ctacard{background:#FEFCF6;border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.12);border-radius:0}
.ctacard .cl{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.4rem}
.ctacard:hover,.ctacard.primary{background:#162A2C;border-color:#162A2C}
.ctacard:hover .ci,.ctacard.primary .ci{background:#D6E0E2;color:#162A2C}
.ctacard:hover .cl,.ctacard:hover .cs,.ctacard.primary .cl,.ctacard.primary .cs{color:#F4EFE6}
.ctacard .cgo,.ctacard:hover .cgo,.ctacard.primary .cgo{color:#5E6C5B;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.ctacard:hover .cgo,.ctacard.primary .cgo{color:#D6E0E2}

/* accents */
.herotrust .ht b{color:#5E6C5B;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}
.herotrust .sep{background:#5E6C5B}
.pill{border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.22);color:#162A2C;font-family:var(--font-body);border-radius:0;background:transparent}
.timeline::before{background:rgba(94,108,91,.4)}
.tl .dot{border-color:#5E6C5B}.tl .dot::after{background:#5E6C5B}
.es-row .n,.obj .on,.adv .num,.stat .big{color:#5E6C5B}
.blist li .bi,.panel li::before{background:rgba(94,108,91,.14);color:#5E6C5B}
.faq-item summary{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}
.faq-item summary .pm{border-color:rgba(22,42,44,.25);color:#5E6C5B}
.faq-item[open] summary .pm{background:#5E6C5B;color:#FEFCF6}

/* prose + figures */
.prose p,.lead,.feature .body p,.bio p,.about .bio p{color:#3a3f3c;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.figure,.feature .media,.adv,.adv .banner,.vthumb{border-radius:0}
.figure .cap{font-family:var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.18em}

/* photo heros: editorial accents */
.pagehero.photo .eyebrow,.photo-band .eyebrow{color:#D6E0E2;font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.6rem);letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
.pagehero.photo h1,.photo-band h2{font-family:var(--font-display)}
.pagehero.photo .btn,.photo-band .btn{background:#FEFCF6;color:#162A2C;border-color:#FEFCF6}
.pagehero.photo .btn:hover,.photo-band .btn:hover{background:#D6E0E2}
.pagehero.photo .pill{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

/* dark-band contrast: light cards keep dark text */
.band-forest .gcard h4,.band-forest .vcard h3,.band-forest .step h4,.band-forest .inv h4,.band-forest .cred .cv{color:#162A2C !important}
.band-forest .gcard p,.band-forest .vcard p,.band-forest .step p,.band-forest .inv p{color:#54614F !important}
.band-forest .gcard .gi,.band-forest .vcard .vicon{color:#5E6C5B !important}
.band-forest h1,.band-forest h2,.band-forest h3,.band-sage h1,.band-sage h2,.band-sage h3{color:#FEFCF6 !important}
.band-forest .eyebrow,.band-sage .eyebrow{color:#FEFCF6 !important}

/* footer -> midnight editorial */
footer.site{background:#162A2C}
footer.site h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:500;color:#FEFCF6}
.foot-col h5{color:#D6E0E2;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.foot-col a,.foot-col p,.foot-top p,.foot-bottom small,.socials a{color:#b6c0b8}
.foot-col a:hover,.socials a:hover{color:#FEFCF6}

/* =====================================================================
   V3 HIERARCHY FIX  —  ONE consistent type system, square portraits,
   bigger figures, 2x2 cta, no mid-paragraph font switches
   ===================================================================== */
/* Square / rectangle hero portrait (no longer circular) */
.hero-portrait{animation:none}
.hero-portrait .frame{border-radius:0 !important;aspect-ratio:4/5 !important;box-shadow:0 34px 80px -52px rgba(22,42,44,.55);border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.12)}
.hero-portrait .frame img{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;object-position:50% 14%}
.hero-portrait .ring{border-radius:0 !important;inset:-16px;border:1px solid rgba(22,42,44,.14)}
.hero-portrait::before{display:none}

/* ONE kicker style everywhere (drop oversized italic ghost labels) */
.eyebrow,.sec-head .eyebrow,.pagehero.photo .eyebrow,.photo-band .eyebrow,
.band-forest .sec-head .eyebrow,.band-sage .sec-head .eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-body) !important;font-style:normal !important;font-weight:600 !important;
  font-size:.76rem !important;letter-spacing:.22em !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;
  color:#556152 !important;line-height:1.5 !important;display:block;margin-bottom:14px}
html[lang="ar"] .eyebrow{letter-spacing:.04em !important}
.band-forest .eyebrow,.band-sage .eyebrow,.pagehero.photo .eyebrow,.photo-band .eyebrow{color:#FEFCF6 !important}

/* Headings: single Cormorant scale, clear and confident (not muted) */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;color:#162A2C;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.hero h1,.pagehero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.05}
h2,.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.2vw,2.9rem);line-height:1.1}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);line-height:1.18}
h4{font-size:1.25rem}
.band-forest h1,.band-forest h2,.band-forest h3,.band-forest h4,
.band-sage h1,.band-sage h2,.band-sage h3{color:#FEFCF6 !important}

/* Highlights stay in the SAME font + size as their context (no switch) */
.hl{font-family:inherit !important;font-style:inherit !important;font-size:inherit !important;color:#5E6C5B !important;font-weight:600}
.grad{font-family:inherit !important;font-style:inherit !important;font-size:inherit !important;background:none !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#5E6C5B !important;color:#5E6C5B !important}
.statement .q{font-style:italic}
.statement .q .hl,.statement .q .grad{color:#D6E0E2 !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#D6E0E2 !important}

/* Body text — consistent */
.lead{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.22rem);color:#3a3f3c;font-weight:400}
.lead b{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;color:#162A2C}
.prose p,.feature .body p,.bio p,.card p,.vcard p,.role p,.gcard p,.cs{font-family:var(--font-body)}

/* hero trust figures — bigger & bolder */
.herotrust{gap:18px 40px;margin-top:40px;align-items:baseline}
.herotrust .ht{font-size:1rem;color:#3a3f3c}
.herotrust .ht b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:2.1rem;color:#5E6C5B;margin-inline-end:10px;line-height:1}
.herotrust .sep{width:5px;height:5px;background:#5E6C5B}

/* homepage CTA: 4 boxes -> 2x2, readable */
.cta3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}
.ctacard{padding:28px 26px}
.ctacard .cl{font-size:1.45rem;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}
.ctacard .cs{font-size:.96rem;color:#5C6A59;line-height:1.5}
.ctacard .cgo{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em}
@media(max-width:760px){.cta3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* cta boxes now full-width below hero: 4 across -> 2 -> 1 */
.boxband{padding-top:54px;padding-bottom:54px}
.cta3{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
@media(max-width:980px){.cta3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.cta3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* full-bleed photo band (About: desk photo) */
.photoband{padding:0 !important;margin:0;line-height:0}
.photoband img{display:block;width:100%;height:clamp(300px,48vh,560px);object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 38%}

/* readable cards on the green (band-sage) Work Today section */
.band-sage .gcard{background:#FEFCF6}
.band-sage .gcard h4,.band-sage .gcard h5{color:#162A2C !important}
.band-sage .gcard p{color:#54614F !important}
.band-sage .gcard .gi{color:#5E6C5B !important}
/* same fix for .inv cards on band-sage (were near-invisible, matching the band-forest .inv fix above) */
.band-sage .inv h4{color:#162A2C !important}
.band-sage .inv p{color:#54614F !important}
/* eyebrow inside a .sec-head on a dark band must use the light colour, not the default green
   (the default-green rule below was winning on specificity, making text match the background) */
.band-forest .sec-head .eyebrow,.band-sage .sec-head .eyebrow{color:#FEFCF6 !important}
/* the nav CTA pill keeps its light text even when it's also the active/current-page link */
nav.links a.nl-cta.active{color:#FEFCF6 !important}
.band-sage .prose p{color:#F4EFE6 !important}
.band-sage .sec-head p,.band-sage .lead{color:#EAEFE6 !important}
/* highlighted phrases must contrast on the green band (were green-on-green) */
.band-sage .hl,.band-sage .grad{color:#FBF7EE !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#FBF7EE !important;font-weight:600}
.band-sage .prose{max-width:780px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.band-sage .philgrid .gcard h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600}

/* nav logo: larger and clearer */
.brandmark .brandlogo{height:54px}
header.nav.scrolled .brandmark .brandlogo{height:46px}
@media(max-width:560px){.brandmark .brandlogo{height:44px}}

/* speaking page full-bleed photo crops to his face */
.photoband.speaking img{object-position:50% 26%}

/* high-contrast buttons on the dark forest band (were forest-on-midnight, near invisible) */
.band-forest .btn{background:#D6E0E2;color:#162A2C;border-color:#D6E0E2}
.band-forest .btn:hover{background:#FEFCF6;color:#162A2C;border-color:#FEFCF6}
.band-forest .btn.ghost{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid #D6E0E2;color:#F4EFE6}
.band-forest .btn.ghost:hover{background:#D6E0E2;color:#162A2C;border-color:#D6E0E2}

/* ===== Additions: story photos, gcard photo tops, venture logo cards, ecosystem infographic ===== */
.gcard .gphoto{border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10;margin-bottom:16px;background:var(--cream-3)}
.gcard .gphoto img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.logocard{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;aspect-ratio:4/3;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:clamp(24px,5vw,56px);box-shadow:0 36px 80px -55px rgba(43,51,38,.55);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.logocard img{max-width:min(78%,440px);max-height:64%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain}
.infocard{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:clamp(16px,3.5vw,44px);box-shadow:0 36px 80px -55px rgba(43,51,38,.45);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.infocard img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}

/* center the 3 philosophy cards on the green band */
.philgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,320px));justify-content:center}

/* responsive YouTube embed (speaking page) */
.videowrap{aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:#0e1b1c;box-shadow:0 36px 80px -55px rgba(43,51,38,.55);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.videowrap iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block}
@media(max-width:760px){.videowrap{border-radius:14px}}

/* click-to-play video facade */
.videowrap{position:relative}
.videowrap[role="button"]{cursor:pointer}
.videowrap>img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.videowrap[role="button"]:hover>img{transform:scale(1.02)}
.videowrap .playbtn{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;width:86px;height:86px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(22,42,44,.82);border:1.5px solid rgba(254,252,246,.5);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .3s}
.videowrap[role="button"]:hover .playbtn{background:rgba(22,42,44,.95)}
.videowrap .playbtn::after{content:"";display:block;width:0;height:0;border-style:solid;border-width:15px 0 15px 26px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent #F4EFE6;margin-left:7px}

/* services page tabs */
.tabrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 38px}
.tabbtn{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:transparent;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s var(--ease)}
.tabbtn:hover{border-color:var(--green);color:var(--green)}
.tabbtn.active{background:var(--forest);border-color:var(--forest);color:#F4EFE6}
.tabpanel{display:none}
.tabpanel.active{display:block;animation:tabfade .45s var(--ease)}
@keyframes tabfade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
html[lang="ar"] .tabbtn{letter-spacing:.02em}

/* hero boxes now three across */
.cta3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media(max-width:980px){.cta3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* at-a-glance now three stats */
.statgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media(max-width:560px){.statgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* speaking page: on-stage topic grid (dark band) */
.stagegrid{align-items:start}
.stagegrid .figure{max-width:520px}
.topicgrid{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:20px 0 0;padding:0}
.topicgrid li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:15px 18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.45;font-weight:500;transition:background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease)}
.topicgrid li:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.11);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.topicgrid li .ti{flex:0 0 auto;color:#C9B86B;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:2px}
.topicnote{margin-top:24px;font-size:.98rem;max-width:60ch;opacity:.85}
html[lang="ar"] .topicgrid li{text-align:right}
@media(max-width:760px){.topicgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* form backend: honeypot, newsletter signup, error notes */
.hp{position:absolute !important;left:-9999px !important;top:auto !important;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
html[lang="ar"] .hp{left:auto !important;right:-9999px !important}
.nlform{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
.nlform input[type="email"]{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:14px 16px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);color:#1E2721;font:inherit}
.nlform input[type="email"]:focus{outline:2px solid #C9B86B;outline-offset:1px}
.nlnote{text-align:center;margin-top:14px;font-size:.9rem;opacity:.85}
.form-error{color:#E8B4A8 !important;opacity:1}
.form-card .form-error{color:#8C3B2E !important}
@media(max-width:560px){.nlform{flex-direction:column}.nlform .btn{width:100%}}