/* ============================================================
   CANTATORE LAW PLLC — "BLUEPRINT" direction (v5)
   Hand-drawn stencil / line-art · ink on drafting paper
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --paper:#F7F3E9;
  --paper-dim:#F1ECDF;
  --paper-deep:#EAE4D4;
  --ink:#152238;
  --ink-2:#26364F;
  --ink-3:#43536D;
  --muted:#5D6A80;
  --accent:#398893;          /* harbor teal (RGB 57,136,147) */
  --accent-soft:#86BEC6;
  --hairline:rgba(21,34,56,.18);
  --hairline-soft:rgba(21,34,56,.10);
  --paper-line:rgba(247,243,233,.22);
  --paper-line-soft:rgba(247,243,233,.10);
  --serif:'Instrument Serif',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'IBM Plex Sans',system-ui,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --mono:'IBM Plex Mono',ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --gutter:clamp(1.25rem,4.5vw,6rem);
  --maxw:1440px;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html.has-gsap{scroll-behavior:auto}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html,html.has-gsap{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001s!important;transition-duration:.001s!important}
}

body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:1.03rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
/* drafting-paper grid, fixed behind everything */
body::before{
  content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, rgba(21,34,56,.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 56px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(21,34,56,.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 56px);
}

img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;border:none;background:none;cursor:pointer;color:inherit}
ul{list-style:none}
svg{display:block}
::selection{background:var(--accent);color:var(--paper)}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px}
section{position:relative;scroll-margin-top:5.5rem}

.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:400;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  padding:.75rem 1.3rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em}
.skip-link:focus-visible{left:0}

.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding-left:var(--gutter);padding-right:var(--gutter)}

/* ---------------- typography ---------------- */
h1,h2,h3,.serif{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.01em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,7.2vw,5.4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.5rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.6vw,1.9rem)}
h1 em,h2 em,h3 em,.serif em{font-style:italic;color:var(--accent)}
.on-ink h1 em,.on-ink h2 em,.on-ink h3 em{color:var(--accent-soft)}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;margin-bottom:1.3rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:2.6rem;height:1px;background:var(--accent);flex:none}
.eyebrow.center{justify-content:center}
.eyebrow.center::after{content:"";width:2.6rem;height:1px;background:var(--accent);flex:none}

.fig-label{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
}
.on-ink .fig-label{color:rgba(247,243,233,.55)}

.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.7vw,1.3rem);line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink-2)}
.small{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.micro{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}
.on-ink .micro{color:rgba(247,243,233,.62)}

/* ---------------- buttons ---------------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.95rem 1.7rem;border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .18s var(--ease),box-shadow .18s var(--ease),background .18s,color .18s,border-color .18s;
  position:relative;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 18px -8px rgba(21,34,56,.45)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn-fill{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#FDFBF5}
.btn-fill:hover{background:#2C6A73;border-color:#2C6A73}
.btn-line{background:transparent;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-line:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.on-ink .btn-line{border-color:rgba(247,243,233,.55);color:var(--paper)}
.on-ink .btn-line:hover{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .18s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px)}

.cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;align-items:center}
.cta-micro{margin-top:.9rem}

.textlink{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(57,136,147,.4);padding-bottom:.15rem;
  transition:border-color .15s,color .15s;
}
.textlink:hover{color:#2C6A73;border-color:#2C6A73}

/* fixed-fee badge */
.badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:999px;padding:.55rem 1.1rem;color:var(--ink-2);
  background:rgba(247,243,233,.7);
}
.badge svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex:none}
.on-ink .badge{border-color:rgba(247,243,233,.3);color:rgba(247,243,233,.85);background:transparent}

/* ---------------- header ---------------- */
.site-head{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:200;
  background:rgba(247,243,233,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  transition:box-shadow .25s;
}
.site-head.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 30px -18px rgba(21,34,56,.4)}
.head-inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:.85rem var(--gutter);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2rem;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;flex:none}
.brand .mark{width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--ink)}
.brand-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.28rem;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:.01em}
.brand-name em{font-style:italic;color:var(--accent)}
.brand-sub{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.18rem}

.primary-nav{display:flex;gap:1.7rem;margin-left:auto}
.primary-nav a{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2);
  padding:.35rem 0;position:relative;
}
.primary-nav a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:100%;background:var(--accent);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .22s var(--ease);
}
.primary-nav a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--accent)}
.primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

.head-utils{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem;flex:none}
.head-tel{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--ink-2);white-space:nowrap}
.head-tel span{color:var(--muted)}
.head-tel:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.head-utils .btn{padding:.7rem 1.2rem;font-size:.7rem}

.menu-btn{
  display:none;margin-left:auto;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:500;font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);
  border:1px solid var(--accent);padding:.55rem 1rem;border-radius:2px;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.menu-btn:hover{background:var(--accent);color:var(--paper)}

.mobile-menu{
  display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:190;background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  padding:7rem var(--gutter) 3rem;flex-direction:column;
}
.mobile-menu.open{display:flex}
.mobile-menu .mm-close{
  position:absolute;top:1.6rem;right:var(--gutter);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:500;font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-soft);
}
.mobile-menu .mm-close:hover{color:var(--paper)}
.mobile-menu nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.mobile-menu nav a{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.8rem);padding:.45rem 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line-soft);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
}
.mobile-menu nav a .idx{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:rgba(247,243,233,.45)}
.mobile-menu nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.mobile-menu .mm-foot{margin-top:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.1rem;padding-top:2rem}
.mobile-menu .mm-foot a.tel{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:rgba(247,243,233,.85)}
body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}

/* ---------------- corner registration ticks ---------------- */
.corners{position:relative}
.corners::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) left top / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) left top / 1.5px 16px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) right top / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) right top / 1.5px 16px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) left bottom / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) left bottom / 1.5px 16px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) right bottom / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--ink) 0 0) right bottom / 1.5px 16px;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}
.on-ink .corners::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) left top / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) left top / 1.5px 16px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) right top / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) right top / 1.5px 16px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) left bottom / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) left bottom / 1.5px 16px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) right bottom / 16px 1.5px,
    linear-gradient(var(--paper) 0 0) right bottom / 1.5px 16px;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}

/* framed photograph "plate" */
.plate{position:relative;padding:.85rem;border:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.plate img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.88) contrast(1.02)}
.plate figcaption{
  margin-top:.75rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
}
.on-ink .plate{border-color:rgba(247,243,233,.28)}
.on-ink .plate figcaption{color:rgba(247,243,233,.55)}

/* ---------------- sections & bands ---------------- */
.band{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,8.5rem) 0}
.band-tight{padding:clamp(3.2rem,6vw,5.5rem) 0}
.band-dim{background:var(--paper-dim)}
.on-ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.on-ink .lede{color:rgba(247,243,233,.82)}
.on-ink .small{color:rgba(247,243,233,.6)}
.on-ink .eyebrow{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.on-ink .eyebrow::before,.on-ink .eyebrow.center::after{background:var(--accent-soft)}
/* faint paper grid inside ink bands */
.on-ink{position:relative}
.on-ink > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.on-ink::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, rgba(247,243,233,.04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 56px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(247,243,233,.04) 0 1px, transparent 1px 56px);
}

.rule{border:none;height:1px;background:var(--hairline-soft);margin:0}

/* section header block */
.sec-head{max-width:46rem;margin-bottom:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem)}
.sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.sec-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.sec-head p{margin-top:1.1rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
.on-ink .sec-head p{color:rgba(247,243,233,.75)}

/* ---------------- the figures (line-art) ---------------- */
.fig{color:var(--ink);will-change:opacity,transform}
.on-ink .fig{color:var(--paper)}
.fig .acc{color:var(--accent)}
.on-ink .fig .acc{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.fig text{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;fill:currentColor;opacity:.55;stroke:none}
.fig [stroke]{stroke:currentColor}
.fig .acc[stroke]{stroke:var(--accent)}
.on-ink .fig .acc[stroke]{stroke:var(--accent-soft)}

/* annotation under a figure */
.fig-note{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin-top:1.1rem;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);
}
.fig-note::before{content:"";width:2rem;height:1px;background:var(--hairline);flex:none}
.on-ink .fig-note{color:rgba(247,243,233,.55)}
.on-ink .fig-note::before{background:rgba(247,243,233,.3)}

/* ---------------- hero scaffold ---------------- */
.hero{padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6.5rem) 0 clamp(4rem,8vw,7rem)}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,7fr) minmax(0,5fr);gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5.5rem);align-items:center}
.hero .lede{margin-top:1.6rem;max-width:34rem}
.hero .cta-row{margin-top:2.2rem}
.hero-fig{justify-self:center;width:100%;max-width:460px}

/* verbs row under hero headline */
.verbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 1.6rem;margin-top:1.7rem;font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2)}
.verbs span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.verbs span::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border:1px solid var(--accent);transform:rotate(45deg);flex:none}

/* ---------------- cards ---------------- */
.cards-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.card{
  border:1px solid var(--hairline);background:rgba(247,243,233,.65);
  padding:2.1rem 1.8rem 1.9rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.05rem;
  transition:transform .22s var(--ease),box-shadow .22s var(--ease),border-color .22s;
  position:relative;
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -24px rgba(21,34,56,.45);border-color:var(--hairline)}
.card .icon{width:64px;height:64px;color:var(--ink)}
.card h3{font-size:1.55rem}
.card .promise{color:var(--ink-2)}
.card ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.45rem;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
.card ul li{display:flex;gap:.65rem;align-items:baseline}
.card ul li::before{content:"—";color:var(--accent);flex:none;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem}
.card .closer{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--ink-2)}
.card .bestfor{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.05em;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);
  border-top:1px dashed var(--hairline);padding-top:.9rem}
.card .bestfor b{color:var(--accent);font-weight:500}
.card .textlink{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}

/* value tiles (differentiators) */
.tiles-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.3rem}
.tile{border:1px solid var(--paper-line-soft);padding:1.7rem 1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.85rem;
  transition:border-color .2s,transform .22s var(--ease)}
.tile:hover{border-color:rgba(247,243,233,.35);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.tile .icon{width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--accent-soft)}
.tile h3{font-size:1.3rem}
.tile p{font-size:.92rem;color:rgba(247,243,233,.72)}

/* ---------------- pull quote ---------------- */
.pull{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.3;
  text-align:center;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.pull .q{color:var(--accent);font-size:1.2em}
.on-ink .pull{color:rgba(247,243,233,.9)}

/* ---------------- lists w/ mono index ---------------- */
.idx-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.idx-list li{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:3.4rem 1fr;gap:1.4rem;align-items:baseline;
  padding:1.35rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}
.idx-list li:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft)}
.idx-list .n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--accent)}
.idx-list h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.idx-list p{color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.97rem}

/* ---------------- FAQ accordion ---------------- */
.faq-list{max-width:52rem;margin:0 auto;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.faq-list details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline)}
.faq-list summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:grid;grid-template-columns:3rem 1fr 2rem;gap:1rem;align-items:baseline;
  padding:1.5rem .2rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.25;
  transition:color .15s;
}
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-list summary:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.faq-list summary .qn{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--accent)}
.faq-list summary .pm{position:relative;width:16px;height:16px;justify-self:end;align-self:center}
.faq-list summary .pm::before,.faq-list summary .pm::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--ink);left:0;top:7px;width:16px;height:1.5px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.faq-list summary .pm::after{transform:rotate(90deg)}
.faq-list details[open] summary .pm::after{transform:rotate(0)}
.faq-list details[open] summary{color:var(--accent)}
.faq-list .a{padding:0 .2rem 1.7rem;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:44rem;margin-left:4rem}
@media (max-width:640px){.faq-list .a{margin-left:0}}

/* mini-FAQ on home */
.mini-faq{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.mini-faq .qa{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:1.2rem}
.mini-faq .qa h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.mini-faq .qa p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-3)}

/* ---------------- forms ---------------- */
.form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.35rem}
.field label{
  display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:.5rem;
}
.field label .opt{color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:none}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;font:inherit;color:var(--ink);background:rgba(247,243,233,.75);
  border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1rem;
  transition:border-color .15s,box-shadow .15s;
}
.field textarea{min-height:9rem;resize:vertical}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(57,136,147,.14)}
.field .helper{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.4rem}
.form-note{display:none;border:1px dashed var(--accent);padding:1rem 1.2rem;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-2);background:rgba(57,136,147,.05)}
.form-note.show{display:block}

/* what-to-expect steps */
.steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative;margin-top:1.4rem}
.steps li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.6rem 1fr;gap:1.2rem;padding:1.1rem 0;position:relative}
.steps .sn{
  width:2.6rem;height:2.6rem;border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;background:var(--paper);position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.steps li:not(:last-child)::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:1.3rem;top:3.7rem;bottom:-1.1rem;width:0;
  border-left:1px dashed var(--hairline);
}
.steps h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin-bottom:.25rem}
.steps p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-3)}

/* ---------------- footer ---------------- */
.site-foot{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.site-foot::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(to right, rgba(247,243,233,.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 56px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(247,243,233,.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 56px);
}
.foot-skyline{width:100%;color:var(--paper);opacity:.35;margin-top:1rem}
.foot-grid{
  position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  padding:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) var(--gutter) 1.5rem;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;
}
.foot-grid .brand-name{font-size:1.5rem}
.foot-grid p{font-size:.92rem;color:rgba(247,243,233,.7)}
.foot-col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-soft);margin-bottom:1rem;font-weight:500}
.foot-col ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;font-size:.92rem}
.foot-col a{color:rgba(247,243,233,.8);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:color .15s,border-color .15s}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--paper);border-color:rgba(247,243,233,.4)}
.foot-fine{
  position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  padding:1.4rem var(--gutter) 2.2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--paper-line-soft);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 2rem;justify-content:space-between;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:rgba(247,243,233,.5);
}

/* closing CTA band */
.cta-band{text-align:center}
.cta-band h2{max-width:52rem;margin:0 auto}
.cta-band p{max-width:38rem;margin:1.4rem auto 0}
.cta-band .cta-row{justify-content:center;margin-top:2.3rem}

/* not-sure module */
.notsure{
  border:1px dashed var(--hairline);padding:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);text-align:center;
  max-width:52rem;margin:0 auto;background:rgba(247,243,233,.6);
}
.notsure h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem)}
.notsure p{max-width:36rem;margin:1rem auto 1.6rem;color:var(--ink-3)}

/* two-col generic */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:center}
.split.wide-left{grid-template-columns:7fr 5fr}
.split.wide-right{grid-template-columns:5fr 7fr}

/* services pillar block */
.pillar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,7fr);gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:start;
  padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline-soft)}
.pillar:first-of-type{border-top:none}
.pillar .p-fig{position:sticky;top:7rem;max-width:360px}
.pillar h2{margin:.4rem 0 1rem}
.pillar .intro{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:34rem}
.pillar h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);
  margin:1.8rem 0 .9rem;font-weight:500}
.pillar ul.inc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.55rem 1.6rem;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-2)}
.pillar ul.inc li{display:flex;gap:.65rem;align-items:baseline}
.pillar ul.inc li::before{content:"";width:.55rem;height:.55rem;border:1px solid var(--accent);transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px);flex:none}
.pillar .bestfor{margin-top:1.6rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted)}
.pillar .bestfor b{color:var(--accent);font-weight:500}
.pillar .p-cta{margin-top:1.7rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;align-items:center}
.pillar .fee{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}
.pillar .fee::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--accent)}

/* reveal default = visible; JS animates FROM hidden */
/* Reveal system — pre-hide ONLY when GSAP will drive the entrance (html.has-gsap
   is added just before animations run). Keyed to a permanent .is-in class so that
   GSAP's clearProps leaves the element at its natural, un-transformed state — no
   lingering compositor layer (keeps text sharp) and no visible→hidden snap as
   sections scroll into view. Without GSAP, nothing is hidden. */
html.has-gsap .reveal:not(.is-in),
html.has-gsap .hero-rise:not(.is-in){opacity:0}

/* ---------------- responsive ---------------- */
@media (max-width:1040px){
  .primary-nav{gap:1.15rem}
  .head-tel{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .primary-nav,.head-utils{display:none}
  .menu-btn{display:inline-block}
  .split figure.plate{position:static!important;top:auto!important}
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3rem}
  .hero-fig{max-width:340px}
  .cards-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:34rem;margin:0 auto}
  .tiles-4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .mini-faq{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:34rem}
  .split,.split.wide-left,.split.wide-right{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pillar{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pillar .p-fig{position:static;max-width:280px}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .tiles-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pillar ul.inc{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .cta-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .head-inner{gap:1rem}
  .brand .mark{width:34px;height:34px}
  .brand-name{font-size:1.1rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   SAFE HARBOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES — nautical rebrand additions
   (extends the "Blueprint" system; does not alter the reveal
    pre-hide rule or add will-change to .reveal)
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --harbor:#398893;        /* harbor teal (RGB 57,136,147) */
  --harbor-deep:#2C6A73;
  --harbor-soft:#6FB0B8;
  --seafoam:#93C6CD;
  --brass:#B0894A;
}

/* the relationship line sits in the small wordmark slot — tighten it to fit */
.brand-sub{letter-spacing:.2em}

/* offer chip — the fixed-fee anchor */
.offer-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--harbor-deep);background:rgba(57,136,147,.10);
  border:1px solid rgba(57,136,147,.35);border-radius:999px;padding:.5rem 1.1rem;
}
.offer-chip b{color:var(--harbor-deep);font-weight:600}
.offer-chip .dot{width:.5rem;height:.5rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--harbor);flex:none}
.on-ink .offer-chip{color:var(--seafoam);border-color:rgba(147,198,205,.4);background:rgba(147,198,205,.08)}
.on-ink .offer-chip b{color:var(--seafoam)}

/* key features row under a hero */
.keyfeats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55rem 1.6rem;margin-top:1.5rem;list-style:none;font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2)}
.keyfeats li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}
.keyfeats li::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border:1px solid var(--harbor);transform:rotate(45deg);flex:none}

/* who-this-is-for tags */
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:2rem}
.tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:999px;padding:.5rem 1.05rem;color:var(--ink-2);
  background:rgba(247,243,233,.6);transition:border-color .18s,color .18s,transform .18s var(--ease)}
.tag:hover{border-color:var(--harbor);color:var(--harbor-deep);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* the flagship review spec panel */
.spec{border:1px solid var(--hairline);background:rgba(247,243,233,.72);padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);position:relative}
.spec .spec-price{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:baseline;gap:.5rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--hairline);padding-bottom:1.3rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.spec .spec-price .amt{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.4rem);line-height:1;color:var(--harbor-deep)}
.spec .spec-price .note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.spec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.6rem 2.2rem}
.spec-grid h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:.8rem;font-weight:500}
.spec-grid ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-2)}
.spec-grid ul li{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:baseline}
.spec-grid ul li::before{content:"";width:.5rem;height:.5rem;border:1px solid var(--harbor);transform:rotate(45deg);flex:none;position:relative;top:.35rem}
@media (max-width:640px){.spec-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* small nautical icon on 6-up focus cards */
.card .icon.sm{width:46px;height:46px;color:var(--harbor)}

/* testimonials */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.qcard{border:1px solid var(--hairline);background:rgba(247,243,233,.65);padding:1.8rem 1.6rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
.qcard .qmark{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.6rem;line-height:.4;color:var(--harbor)}
.qcard p{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.42;color:var(--ink-2)}
.qcard cite{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.67rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-style:normal;margin-top:auto}
@media (max-width:900px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:34rem;margin:0 auto}}

/* core values grid */
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.4rem 1.6rem;margin-top:1.4rem;list-style:none}
.values li{display:flex;gap:.8rem;align-items:baseline;padding:.7rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);color:var(--ink-2)}
.values li b{color:var(--harbor-deep);font-weight:600}
.values .mk{width:.6rem;height:.6rem;border:1px solid var(--harbor);transform:rotate(45deg);flex:none;position:relative;top:.35rem}
@media (max-width:640px){.values{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* horizontal process steps */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.3rem}
.process .pstep{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:1.1rem}
.process .pstep .pn{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--harbor)}
.process .pstep h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin:.5rem 0 .5rem}
.process .pstep p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
@media (max-width:900px){.process{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.process{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* a second, harbor-teal accent for nautical figure strokes */
.fig .acc2{color:var(--harbor)}
.fig .acc2[stroke]{stroke:var(--harbor)}
.on-ink .fig .acc2{color:var(--seafoam)}
.on-ink .fig .acc2[stroke]{stroke:var(--seafoam)}

/* out-of-scope / parent-firm bridge note */
.scope-note{border:1px dashed var(--harbor);background:rgba(57,136,147,.06);padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;border-radius:2px;color:var(--ink-2)}
.scope-note strong{color:var(--harbor-deep)}
.on-ink .scope-note{border-color:rgba(147,198,205,.5);background:rgba(147,198,205,.07);color:rgba(247,243,233,.85)}
.on-ink .scope-note strong{color:var(--seafoam)}

/* ============================================================
   READABILITY PASS — 2026-07-12
   Darker, clearer body copy (light "script" was hard to read).
   Diagrams, fig-notes and photo captions are intentionally left light.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --muted:#455064;      /* was #5D6A80 — bumped darker for legibility */
  --ink-3:#38465C;      /* was #43536D */
}
/* small print under CTAs (Schedule a free call / mission line / form notes) */
.micro{font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.7}
.cta-micro{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.62;color:var(--ink-2)}
.cta-micro em{font-style:italic}
.field .helper{color:var(--ink-3)}
.small{color:var(--ink-3)}

/* "What's included" cards — term over a readable, aligned description */
.card ul li{align-items:flex-start}
.card ul li::before{position:relative;top:.18rem}
.card ul li .li-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
.card ul li .li-body b{color:var(--ink)}
.card ul li .li-body .d{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55}

/* Fixed-Fee "What we review" — keep the long AI line from sticking out */
.spec-grid ul li .li-main{display:block}
.spec-grid ul li .li-sub{display:block;color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.5;margin-top:.2rem}