*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

  :root {
    /* ── Locked palette April 2026 ── */
    --cream: #FFF4D6;           /* light section bgs, text on dark */
    --night-plum: #400227;      /* hero bg, dark section bgs */
    --dusty-rose: #7D3858;      /* featured cards, hero gradient midpoint */
    --warm-mauve: #8C4A6E;      /* body text on cream, borders */
    --rose-plum: #9C055C;       /* CTAs, headings accent, sparkles */
    --gold: #C9A84C;            /* logo sparkle, stat numbers, dark bg highlights */
    /* Aliases for backwards compat */
    --aubergine: #7D3858;
    --text-dark: #8C4A6E;
    --text-light: #FFF4D6;
    --border: rgba(125,56,88,0.2);
    --ivory: #FFF4D6;
    --blush: #FFF4D6;
  }

  html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    height: 100%;
    /* Force scrollbar to always show so custom styles apply */
    overflow-y: scroll;
  }
  body { background: var(--cream); color: var(--text-dark); font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; overflow-x: hidden; min-height: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

  /* HEADER */

  #site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
    transition: background 0.4s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }
  #site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(64,2,39,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  }
  .site-logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .site-logo img {
    width: 200px; height: auto; display: block;
  }
  .header-right {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .btn-book {
    background: white; color: var(--night-plum);
    border: none; border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-book:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }
  .btn-hamburger {
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px; width: 32px; height: 32px;
  }
  .btn-hamburger span {
    display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
  }

  /* HERO */
  .hero {
    position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 600px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 60%, #7D3858 0%, #400227 40%, #1a0210 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  /* Atmospheric glow layers */
  .hero-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px; height: 680px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(156,5,92,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -54%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: 20%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .hero-portrait-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    left: 58%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    width: min(420px, 55vw);
    height: min(580px, 76vh);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-portrait-wrap img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
    border-radius: 220px 220px 180px 180px;
    display: block;
  }
  /* Soft vignette blending portrait into bg */
  .hero-portrait-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 220px 220px 180px 180px;
    background: 
      radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 15% at 50% 0%, rgba(30,4,24,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 25% at 50% 100%, rgba(30,4,24,0.85) 0%, transparent 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 20% 100% at 0% 50%, rgba(30,4,24,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 20% 100% at 100% 50%, rgba(30,4,24,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%);
  }
  /* Hero portrait placeholder */
  .img-placeholder--hero {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(64,2,39,0.7);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .img-placeholder--hero .img-placeholder-inner {
    padding: 1.2rem; max-width: 240px;
  }
  .img-placeholder--hero p {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.9);
    margin: 0.8rem 0 0.4rem;
  }
  .img-placeholder--hero small {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.5);
    display: block;
  }

  /* Sparkle particles */
  .hero-sparkles {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-photo-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }
  .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20,2,15,0.75) 0%, rgba(20,2,15,0.05) 45%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .hero-content {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 4;
    padding: 0 4rem calc(4rem + 50px);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .hero-left { width: 52%; max-width: 560px; min-width: 280px; }
  .hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1;
    color: white; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .pill-avatar {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7D3858, #400227);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: white; position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .pill-avatar img { width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top; }
  .pill-avatar::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 1px; right: 1px;
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80; border: 1.5px solid var(--night-plum);
  }

  /* SECTION SHARED */
  section { padding: 6rem 4rem; }
  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* TRUST STRIP */
  .trust-strip {
    background: white;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
  }
  .trust-strip.in-view {
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .trust-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: trust-scroll 30s linear infinite;
    height: 72px;
  }
  .trust-strip:hover .trust-inner {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  @keyframes trust-scroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  .trust-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 0 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .trust-divider {
    width: 1px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  }

  /* STATS */
  .stats-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .stats-left { padding-top: 2rem; }
  .stats-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .stats-body { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark); max-width: 380px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .stats-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .stat-card {
    background: var(--ivory); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--rose-plum); line-height: 1;
  }
  .stat-unit { font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--rose-plum); display: block; }
  .stat-text { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-dark); }

  /* HOW IT WORKS */
  .how-section {
    padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 600px;
  }
  .how-left {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #400227, #7D3858);
    padding: 5rem 4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .how-photo-placeholder {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #7D3858 0%, #400227 50%, #1a0210 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
  .how-heading-overlay {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .how-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white; line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .how-heading em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
  .how-caption {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.8; max-width: 360px; text-align: center; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .how-right {
    background: #400227; padding: 5rem 4rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 3rem;
  }
  .step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
  .step-num {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  }
  .step-label { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .step-title { font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; color: white; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .step-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; }
  .step-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  /* MID CTA STRIP */
  .mid-cta {
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 5rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .mid-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .mid-cta-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

  /* WHO I SUPPORT */
  .support-section { background: white; }
  .support-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
  .support-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .support-sub { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark); }
  .support-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .support-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #7D3858 0%, #400227 100%);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .card-top { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding-bottom: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .card-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400; color: white; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .card-tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.6; }
  .card-body { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex: 1; }
  .card-bullets { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .card-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding-left: 1rem; position: relative;
  }
  .card-bullets li::before { content: '·'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }
  .card-link {
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding-top: 1.2rem;
    display: block; transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .card-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* STATEMENT */
  .statement-section {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .statement-eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .statement-quote {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--aubergine);
    max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  }
  .statement-quote em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }



  /* SIGNATURE -- static */
  .signature-static {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
  }
  .signature-name {
    font-family: 'Ms Madi', cursive;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    color: var(--rose-plum);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-section {
    background: white; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 5rem;
  }
  .faq-left { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
  .faq-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .faq-note { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .faq-note a { color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .faq-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .faq-q {
    width: 100%; background: none; border: none; text-align: left;
    padding: 1.5rem 0; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 400;
  }
  .faq-q:hover { color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .faq-icon { color: var(--rose-plum); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s; }
  .faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8; }
  .faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }
  .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }


  /* FOOTER COMMS ICONS */
  .footer-comms {
    display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
  }
  .footer-comm-link {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-comm-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  }

  /* FOOTER */
  footer {
    background: var(--night-plum); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* FOOTER COMMS ICONS */
  .footer-comms {
    display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
  }
  .footer-comm-link {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-comm-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  }

  /* FOOTER */
  footer {
    background: var(--night-plum);
  }
  .footer-main {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 4rem;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 3rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .footer-logo img { width: 153px; height: auto; display: block; }
  .footer-tagline {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,244,214,0.6);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .footer-social {
    display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-social-link {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  }
  .footer-nav { padding-left: 3rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .footer-nav-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .footer-nav-col a {
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-nav-col a:hover { color: white; }
  .footer-nav-col .contact-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .footer-nav-col .contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
  .footer-cta-link {
    color: var(--gold) !important; font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem; display: block;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-row {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 2.5rem 4rem;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem; max-width: 900px;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400; color: white; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
  .newsletter-form {
    display: flex; min-width: 360px;
    border-radius: 50px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    box-sizing: border-box; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .newsletter-input {
    flex: 1; min-width: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: none; padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
    color: white; font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none; width: 0;
  }
  .newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
  .newsletter-btn {
    background: white; border: none; padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; color: var(--night-plum); border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }
  .footer-legal {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 4rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 4rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }


  /* TRUST SIGNALS SECTION */
  .trust-signals-section {
    background: white; padding: 5rem 4rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .trust-signals-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .trust-signals-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .trust-signals-grid {
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 5rem;
  }
  .trust-signal-item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0 2.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .trust-signal-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .trust-signal-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .trust-signal-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; max-width: 130px;
  }
  /* Big statement */
  .big-statement {
    max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .big-statement-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .big-statement-quote {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--aubergine);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .big-statement-quote em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .big-statement-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark);
    opacity: 0.8; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .big-statement-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }
  .big-statement-body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .big-statement-sig {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--rose-plum);
  }

  /* SERVICES SPLIT */
  .services-section {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .services-intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
  .services-intro-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .services-intro-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
  }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-col {
    padding: 3.5rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .service-col:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .service-col-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .service-col-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
    line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 340px;
  }
  .service-sub-heading {
    font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .service-list {
    list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .service-list li {
    font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.6;
    padding-left: 1.2rem; position: relative;
  }
  .service-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose-plum);
  }
  .service-col-btns { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-pill-dark {
    background: var(--night-plum); color: var(--text-light);
    border: none; border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-pill-dark:hover { background: var(--rose-plum); }
  .btn-text-link {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dark); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-text-link:hover { color: var(--rose-plum); border-color: var(--rose-plum); }

  /* HOW IT WORKS HORIZONTAL BANNER */
  .how-banner {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 4rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .how-banner-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .how-banner-label {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: white; font-weight: 400;
  }
  .how-banner-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 0.6rem;
  }
  .how-banner-steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem; position: relative;
  }
  .how-banner-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 2.8rem; left: 10%; right: 10%;
    height: 1px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  }
  .how-banner-step { position: relative; }
  .how-banner-step-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #C9A84C; opacity: 0.8; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
  .how-banner-step-num {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 3.8rem;
    color: #C9A84C; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; display: block;
  }
  .how-banner-step-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: white; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .how-banner-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .how-banner-step-desc a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: underline;
  }

  /* WORK TOGETHER / HOW I WORK */
  .work-together-section {
    background: var(--blush); padding: 6rem 4rem;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; align-items: center;
  }
  .work-together-left {}
  .work-together-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .work-together-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .work-together-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .work-together-right {}
  .how-i-work-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .how-i-work-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
    line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .how-i-work-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem;
  }
  .how-i-work-item {}
  .how-i-work-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--rose-plum);
  }
  .how-i-work-item-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* RESULTS SECTION */
  .results-section {
    background: white; padding: 6rem 4rem;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .results-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .results-heading em { font-style: italic; text-transform: none; }
  .results-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
  }
  .results-right-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .results-list {
    list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  }
  .results-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.6;
    padding-left: 1.8rem; position: relative;
  }
  .results-list li::before {
    content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0;
    color: var(--rose-plum); font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  

  /* SPARKLE SVG component */
  .sparkle { display: inline-block; }

  /* SCROLL ANIMATION */
  /* fade-in disabled for reliability -- all content visible */

  

  /* ── CUSTOM SCROLLBAR ─────────────────────────────── */
  html {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #C9A84C #400227;
  }
  /* Force webkit scrollbar to show and override OS overlay scrollbars */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
  }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #C9A84C 0%, #9C055C 55%, #400227 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    border: none !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 6px rgba(201,168,76,0.5),
      0 0 12px rgba(156,5,92,0.35),
      0 0 20px rgba(156,5,92,0.15) !important;
  }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #C9A84C 0%, #9C055C 55%, #400227 100%) !important;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.8),
      0 0 16px rgba(156,5,92,0.6),
      0 0 28px rgba(156,5,92,0.3) !important;
  }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-corner { background: transparent !important; }

  /* ── SPARKLE CURSOR ───────────────────────────────── */
  * { cursor: none !important; }
  input, textarea, select { cursor: text !important; }
  #cursor-sparkle {
    position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 99999;
    width: 28px; height: 28px; top: 0; left: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    will-change: left, top;
  }
  #cursor-sparkle svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(201,168,76,0.9)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.4));
    animation: sparkleRotate 5s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes sparkleRotate {
    0%   { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    25%  { transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.15); }
    50%  { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1); }
    75%  { transform: rotate(270deg) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
  }
  #cursor-sparkle.hovering svg {
    animation: sparkleHover 0.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(201,168,76,1)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(156,5,92,0.7));
  }
  @keyframes sparkleHover {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.3); }
    to   { transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.6); }
  }
  .cursor-trail {
    position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 99998;
    border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.8), transparent);
    animation: trailFade 0.55s ease-out forwards;
  }
  @keyframes trailFade {
    0%   { opacity: 0.7; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.1); }
  }

  /* ── HERO ANIMATION ───────────────────────────────── */

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: color 1.4s ease;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow.visible { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.65); }

  .hero-headline {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 400; color: white; line-height: 1.2;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-headline em { color: #C9A84C; font-style: italic; }

  /* Word reveal mechanism */
  .word-wrap { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; }
  .word-inner {
    display: inline-block; transform: translateY(108%); white-space: pre;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0); line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 400px;
    transition: color 1.6s ease;
  }
  .hero-sub.visible { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

  .btn-cta-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--night-plum); color: rgba(255,248,234,0);
    border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem; margin-top: 20px;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0);
    transition: color 1.6s ease, border-color 1.2s ease, background 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-cta-pill.visible { color: var(--text-light); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }
  .btn-cta-pill:hover { background: var(--rose-plum); }

  /* ── FLOATING PILL NAV ────────────────────────────── */


  /* ============================================================
     MEET JO SECTION
  ============================================================ */
  .meet-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; min-height: 600px;
  }
  .meet-image-col {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ivory);
  }
  .meet-image-wrap {
    position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 600px;
  }
  .meet-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .meet-text-col {
    padding: 5rem 4rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  }
  .meet-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .meet-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .meet-body {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--night-plum); color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.85rem 2rem; margin-top: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; border: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--rose-plum); }

  /* ============================================================
     STATS SECTION (redesigned)
  ============================================================ */
  .stats-section {
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 6rem 4rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  }
  .stats-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; width: 100%;
  }
  .stats-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .stats-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .stats-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem; max-width: 1100px; width: 100%;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .stat-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }
  .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(64,2,39,0.12);
  }
  .stat-card--featured {
    background: var(--night-plum);
    border-color: transparent;
    margin-top: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(64,2,39,0.25);
  }
  .stat-card--featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 70px rgba(64,2,39,0.35);
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
    color: var(--rose-plum); line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .stat-card--featured .stat-number { color: #C9A84C; }
  .stat-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-dark);
  }
  .stat-card--featured .stat-text { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85); }
  .stat-source {
    font-size: 0.72rem; margin-top: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--rose-plum); opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .stat-card--featured .stat-source { color: #C9A84C; opacity: 0.8; }

  /* ============================================================
     MID-PAGE CTA STRIP
  ============================================================ */
  .cta-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #400227, #551F53, #9C055C);
    padding: 6rem 4rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-strip-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .cta-strip-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .cta-strip-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .btn-cta-light {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: white; color: var(--night-plum);
    border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; border: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-cta-light:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }

  /* ============================================================
     TWO-PATH SERVICE SPLIT
  ============================================================ */
  .paths-section {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .paths-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .paths-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .paths-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .paths-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .path-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .path-card--dark {
    background: var(--night-plum); border-color: transparent;
  }
  .path-card-content { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .path-label {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rose-plum);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem; display: block;
  }
  .path-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .path-body {
    font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .path-list {
    list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .path-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    padding-left: 1.2rem; position: relative; line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .path-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em;
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose-plum);
  }
  .btn-path {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--night-plum); color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; align-self: flex-start;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-path:hover { background: var(--rose-plum); }
  .btn-path--light {
    background: white; color: var(--night-plum);
  }
  .btn-path--light:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }

  /* ============================================================
     TESTIMONIALS SECTION
  ============================================================ */
  .testimonials-section {
    background: var(--blush, #F7E6EE); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .testimonials-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .testimonials-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .testimonial-card--featured {
    background: var(--night-plum) !important; border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem; font-style: italic;
  }
  .testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-quote {
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.9);
  }
  .testimonial-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .testimonial-dot {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7D3858, #400227);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aubergine);
  }
  .testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-name { color: #C9A84C; }
  .testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.6;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-role {
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.55); opacity: 1;
  }

  /* ============================================================
     IMAGE PLACEHOLDERS
  ============================================================ */
  .img-placeholder {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a0118, #551F53);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .img-placeholder--dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0110, #400227);
  }
  .img-placeholder-inner {
    text-align: center; padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .img-placeholder-inner p {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.9);
    margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
  }
  .img-placeholder-inner small {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.5);
    display: block;
  }

  /* ============================================================
     STATEMENT SECTION (shortened)
  ============================================================ */
  .statement-body-short {
    max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  }
  .statement-body-short p {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }


  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     MOBILE & RESPONSIVE STYLES
     Breakpoints: 900px (tablet), 600px (mobile)
  ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* ── Hide cursor sparkle on touch devices ── */
  @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    #cursor-sparkle { display: none !important; }
    .cursor-trail { display: none !important; }
    * { cursor: auto !important; }
    a, button { cursor: pointer !important; }
  }

  /* ── TABLET (≤900px) ─────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {

    /* General spacing */
    section { padding: 4rem 2rem; }

    /* Trust strip */
    .trust-strip { padding: 0 2rem; }
    .trust-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; height: auto; padding: 1.5rem 0; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .trust-item {
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      border-right: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      width: 50%;
    }
    .trust-divider { display: none; }

    /* Trust signals */
    .trust-signals-grid { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }
    .trust-signal-item {
      border-right: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(125,56,88,0.15);
      padding: 1.2rem 0;
      width: 50%;
    }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }

    /* Meet Jo */
    .meet-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .meet-image-wrap { min-height: 400px; }
    .meet-text-col { padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem; }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-section { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .stat-card--featured { transform: none; }
    .stat-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(64,2,39,0.25); }

    /* Paths */
    .paths-section { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .paths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials-section { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonial-card--featured { transform: none; }

    /* CTA strip */
    .cta-strip { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }

    /* How it works split */
    .how-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .how-left { min-height: 320px; }

    /* Support cards */
    .support-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Services */
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .service-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(125,56,88,0.15); }
    .service-col:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    /* How banner */
    .how-banner { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
    .how-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .how-banner-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .how-banner-steps::before { display: none; }

    /* Work together */
    .work-together-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; padding: 4rem 2rem; }

    /* Results */
    .results-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }

  
  /* SIGNATURE -- static */
  .signature-static {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
  }
  .signature-name {
    font-family: 'Ms Madi', cursive;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    color: var(--rose-plum);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  /* FAQ */
    .faq-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }

    /* Footer top */
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 3rem 2rem; }
    .footer-brand { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-bottom: 2rem; }
    .footer-nav { padding-left: 0; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-newsletter-row { padding: 2rem; }
    .footer-newsletter-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .newsletter-form { min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
    .footer-newsletter { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 3rem 2rem; }
    .footer-nav { padding: 3rem 2rem; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-legal { padding: 1.2rem 2rem; }
    .footer-sparkle { right: 2rem; bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-sparkle svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
    .footer-legal { padding: 1.2rem 2rem; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }

    /* How I work grid */
    .how-i-work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  /* ── MOBILE (≤600px) ─────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {

    /* General */
    section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }

    /* Header mobile */
    #site-header { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
    .site-logo img { height: 28px; }
    .btn-book { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; }

    /* Hero */
    .hero { min-height: 100svh; }
    .hero-portrait-wrap {
      width: min(280px, 80vw) !important;
      height: min(380px, 65vh) !important;
    }
    .hero-content {
      flex-direction: column !important;
      padding: 0 1.5rem 2.5rem !important;
      gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.62rem; }

    /* Trust strip -- single column */
    .trust-item { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

    /* Trust signals -- single column */
    .trust-signal-item { width: 100%; }
    .trust-signals-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .trust-signals-heading { font-size: 1.6rem; }

    /* Big statement */
    .big-statement { padding-top: 2.5rem; }
    .big-statement-quote { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .stats-heading { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .stat-card { padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2.8rem; }

    /* How split */
    .how-left { min-height: 260px; }
    .how-heading { font-size: 2rem; }
    .how-right { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; gap: 2rem; }

    /* Mid CTA */
    .mid-cta { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .mid-cta-heading { font-size: 1.8rem; }

    /* Meet Jo */
    .meet-text-col { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .meet-image-wrap { min-height: 320px; }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }

    /* Paths */
    .paths-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .path-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }

    /* CTA strip */
    .cta-strip { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .cta-strip-heading { font-size: 1.8rem; }

    /* Support cards */
    .support-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .support-card { min-height: auto; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }

    /* Services */
    .services-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-intro-heading { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .service-col { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .service-col-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }

    /* How banner */
    .how-banner { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .how-banner-label { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .how-banner-step-num { font-size: 3rem; }

    /* Work together */
    .work-together-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .work-together-heading { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .how-i-work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .how-i-work-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

    /* Results */
    .results-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .results-heading { font-size: 2rem; }

    /* Statement */
    .statement-section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .statement-quote { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    /* Signature */
    .sig-svg-stage { width: 260px; }
    .sig-svg-text { font-size: 72px; }

  
  /* SIGNATURE -- static */
  .signature-static {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
  }
  .signature-name {
    font-family: 'Ms Madi', cursive;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    color: var(--rose-plum);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  /* FAQ */
    .faq-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .faq-heading { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .faq-q { font-size: 0.88rem; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-newsletter { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .newsletter-form { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
    .newsletter-btn { padding: 0.8rem 1rem; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
    .footer-newsletter { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-bottom { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3.5rem; }
    .footer-closing { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 3rem); }
    .footer-sparkle { right: 1.5rem; bottom: 3.5rem; }
    .footer-sparkle svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .footer-legal {
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
      text-align: center; font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    /* Pill avatar */
    .pill-avatar { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
    .btn-cta-pill { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem 0.6rem 0.6rem; }

    /* Cards -- work together section */
    .work-together-body { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  }


  /* ── SOCIAL PROOF ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  .social-proof-section {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    border: 0.5px solid rgba(125,56,88,0.12);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(64,2,39,0.08);
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured {
    background: #7D3858;
    border-color: transparent;
  }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.75;
    color: #400227; font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem; flex: 1;
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured .testimonial-quote { color: #FFF4D6; }
  .testimonial-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(125,56,88,0.1);
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured .testimonial-author {
    border-top-color: rgba(255,244,214,0.2);
  }
  .testimonial-dot {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9C055C, #7D3858);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured .testimonial-dot {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A84C, #9C055C);
  }
  .testimonial-name {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif; font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #400227; margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured .testimonial-name { color: #FFF4D6; }
  .testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: #8C4A6E; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured .testimonial-role { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65); }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .social-proof-section { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .social-proof-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .testimonial-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; }
    .testimonial-quote { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  }

  /* ── CARD LIFT MOTION ─────────────────────────────────── */
  .support-card {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
                box-shadow 0.45s ease;
  }
  .support-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(64,2,39,0.4);
  }


  /* ============================================================
     CONTACT PAGE
  ============================================================ */
  .page-contact body,
  body.page-contact {
    background: var(--cream);
  }
  .contact-main {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  /* Left image column */
  .contact-image-col {
    position: sticky; top: 0;
    height: 100vh; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .contact-image-wrap {
    position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--night-plum);
  }
  .contact-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .contact-image-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 60%, var(--cream) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Right content column */
  .contact-content-col {
    padding: 8rem 4rem 6rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .contact-content-inner {
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .contact-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .contact-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .contact-subheading {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  /* Contact details */
  .contact-details {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .contact-detail-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .contact-detail-item:hover { color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .contact-detail-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,5,92,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--rose-plum); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .contact-comms-row {
    display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
  }
  .contact-comm-icon {
    width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(156,5,92,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .contact-comm-icon:hover {
    background: var(--rose-plum); color: white;
    border-color: var(--rose-plum);
  }

  /* Form */
  .contact-form {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .form-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem;
  }
  .form-group {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .form-label {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine);
  }
  .form-optional {
    font-size: 0.68rem; text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0; font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.55;
  }
  .required { color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .form-input {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark); outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--rose-plum);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(156,5,92,0.08);
  }
  .form-input.input-error {
    border-color: #e53935;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229,57,53,0.08);
  }
  .form-input::placeholder { color: rgba(140,74,110,0.35); }
  .form-textarea {
    resize: vertical; min-height: 130px;
  }
  .form-error {
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: #e53935;
    min-height: 1rem; display: block;
  }

  /* Phone field */
  .phone-field {
    display: flex; gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px; overflow: visible;
    background: white;
    position: relative;
  }
  .phone-field:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--rose-plum);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(156,5,92,0.08);
  }
  .phone-dial-wrap {
    position: relative; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .phone-dial-btn {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(156,5,92,0.04);
    border: none; border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
    cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: background 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .phone-dial-btn:hover { background: rgba(156,5,92,0.08); }
  .phone-flag { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; }
  .phone-code { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aubergine); }
  .phone-chevron { color: var(--rose-plum); transition: transform 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .phone-dial-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .phone-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .phone-number-input {
    flex: 1; border: none; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
  .phone-number-input:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: none !important; border: none; }

  /* Phone dropdown */
  .phone-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 4px); left: 0;
    width: 300px; max-height: 320px;
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(64,2,39,0.15);
    z-index: 200; overflow: hidden;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .phone-dropdown.open { display: flex; }
  .phone-search-wrap {
    padding: 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .phone-search {
    width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem; font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    outline: none;
  }
  .phone-search:focus { border-color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .phone-country-list {
    overflow-y: auto; flex: 1;
  }
  .phone-country-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  }
  .phone-country-item:hover { background: rgba(156,5,92,0.06); }
  .ph-flag { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ph-name { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-dark); flex: 1; }
  .ph-code { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--rose-plum); font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* GDPR checkbox */
  .form-gdpr { margin-top: 0.4rem; }
  .gdpr-label {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .gdpr-checkbox { display: none; }
  .gdpr-checkmark {
    width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: white;
    flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .gdpr-checkbox:checked + .gdpr-checkmark {
    background: var(--rose-plum); border-color: var(--rose-plum);
  }
  .gdpr-checkbox:checked + .gdpr-checkmark::after {
    content: '';
    width: 10px; height: 6px;
    border-left: 2px solid white; border-bottom: 2px solid white;
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-1px);
    display: block;
  }
  .gdpr-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
  }
  .gdpr-link {
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: underline;
  }

  /* Submit button */
  .btn-contact-submit {
    background: var(--night-plum); color: var(--text-light);
    border: none; border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; align-self: flex-start;
    transition: background 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-contact-submit:disabled {
    opacity: 0.4; cursor: not-allowed;
  }
  .btn-contact-submit:not(:disabled):hover { background: var(--rose-plum); }

  /* Honeypot -- hidden from humans, visible to bots */
  .hp-field {
    position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: -9999px;
    width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* ============================================================
     SUCCESS PAGE
  ============================================================ */
  body.page-success { background: var(--cream); }
  .success-main {
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 8rem 2rem 5rem;
  }
  .success-inner {
    max-width: 600px; text-align: center;
  }
  .success-sparkle {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
  }
  .success-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .success-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .success-body {
    max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  }
  .success-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .success-sign-off {
    font-style: italic; opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .success-signature {
    margin: 0.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
  }
  .success-actions {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .success-link {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,5,92,0.3);
    padding-bottom: 2px; transition: border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .success-link:hover { border-color: var(--rose-plum); }

  /* ============================================================
     CONTACT PAGE RESPONSIVE
  ============================================================ */


  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-image-col { display: none; }
    .contact-content-col { padding: 7rem 2.5rem 4rem; }
    .contact-content-inner { max-width: 100%; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .contact-content-col { padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .phone-dropdown { width: 260px; }
    .btn-contact-submit { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  }


  /* ============================================================
     SERVICES HOMEPAGE
  ============================================================ */


  /* Eyebrow on dark backgrounds */
  .indiv-hero .eyebrow,
  .indiv-how .eyebrow,
  .indiv-final-cta .eyebrow {
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
  }

  /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .services-hero {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
    min-height: 90vh;
    background: var(--night-plum);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .services-hero-inner {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10rem 5rem 6rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .services-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .services-hero-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .services-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.75);
    max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .services-hero-ctas {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .btn-services-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: white; color: var(--night-plum);
    border: none; border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-services-primary:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }
  .btn-services-secondary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: transparent; color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-services-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  }
  .services-hero-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .services-hero-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .services-hero-image-fade {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 40%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ── TWO-PATH CARDS ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  .services-paths {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .services-paths-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .services-path-card {
    border-radius: 24px; padding: 3.5rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .services-path-card--light {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .services-path-card--dark {
    background: var(--night-plum);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .services-path-card-top { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .services-path-label {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .services-path-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .services-path-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .services-path-intro {
    font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
  }
  .services-path-columns {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .services-path-col-heading {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .services-path-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .services-path-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding-left: 1.2rem; position: relative;
  }
  .services-path-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em;
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rose-plum);
  }
  .services-path-list--results li::before { background: #C9A84C; }
  .services-path-col-heading--light { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.6); }
  .services-path-list--cream li { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85); }
  .services-path-list--cream li::before { background: rgba(255,244,214,0.5); }
  .services-path-list--results-light li::before { background: #C9A84C; }
  .btn-path-card {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--night-plum); color: var(--text-light);
    border: none; border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem; align-self: flex-start;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-path-card:hover { background: var(--rose-plum); }
  .btn-path-card--light {
    background: white; color: var(--night-plum);
  }
  .btn-path-card--light:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }

  /* ── HOW IT WORKS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .services-how {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    min-height: 560px;
  }
  .services-how-inner {
    padding: 6rem 5rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  }
  .services-how-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .services-how-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .services-how-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
    max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .services-how-steps {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  }
  .services-how-step {
    display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
  }
  .services-how-step-divider {
    height: 1px; background: var(--border);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .services-how-step-num {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--rose-plum);
    line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 56px;
  }
  .services-how-step-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--aubergine);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .services-how-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
  }
  .services-how-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .services-how-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }

  /* ── STATS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .services-stats {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .services-stats-inner {
    max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .services-stats-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    text-align: center; line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .services-stats-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .services-stats-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.6);
    text-align: center; max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .services-stats-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .services-stat {
    background: rgba(255,244,214,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,244,214,0.08);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .services-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255,244,214,0.08);
  }
  .services-stat--featured {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  }
  .services-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    color: #C9A84C; line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .services-stat-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.75);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .services-stat-source {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  }

  /* ── FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .services-faq {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .services-faq-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .services-faq-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .services-faq-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .services-faq-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
  }

  /* ── FINAL CTA ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .services-final-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #400227, #551F53, #9C055C);
    padding: 7rem 4rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .services-final-cta-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .services-final-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .services-final-cta-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .services-final-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .services-final-cta-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }
  .services-final-cta-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  }
  .services-final-cta-link {
    color: #C9A84C; text-decoration: underline;
  }
  .services-final-cta-link:hover { color: white; }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .services-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
    .services-hero-inner { padding: 8rem 2.5rem 3rem; }
    .services-hero-image { height: 340px; }
    .services-hero-image-fade { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 40%); }
    .services-paths { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .services-paths-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-how { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-how-inner { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .services-how-image { height: 320px; }
    .services-stats { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .services-faq { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .services-faq-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .services-final-cta { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .services-hero-inner { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
    .services-paths { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-path-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-path-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .services-how-inner { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-stats { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-faq { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-final-cta { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .services-final-cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  }



  /* ============================================================
     INDIVIDUAL SERVICES PAGE
  ============================================================ */

  /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-hero {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 520px;
    min-height: 88vh;
    background: var(--night-plum);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .indiv-hero-content {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10rem 5rem 6rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .indiv-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.5vw, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-hero-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .indiv-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.75);
    max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-hero-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .indiv-hero-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .indiv-hero-fade {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 35%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ── THE CASE FOR WELLBEING ───────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-case {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-case-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .indiv-case-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-case-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .indiv-case-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .indiv-case-sub {
    font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
  }

  /* Flip stat cards */
  .indiv-stats-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-stat-card {
    position: relative; height: 220px;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .indiv-stat-card-inner {
    position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .indiv-stat-card:hover .indiv-stat-card-inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
  .indiv-stat-front,
  .indiv-stat-back {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .indiv-stat-front {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transform: rotateY(0deg);
  }
  .indiv-stat-back {
    background: var(--night-plum);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
  }
  .indiv-stat-back { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
  .indiv-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    color: var(--rose-plum); line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .indiv-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    opacity: 0.65; font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
  .indiv-stat-back p {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .indiv-stat-source {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
  }

  /* ── WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ───────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-what {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 480px 1fr;
    background: var(--ivory);
    min-height: 600px;
  }
  .indiv-what-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .indiv-what-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .indiv-what-content {
    padding: 6rem 5rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .indiv-what-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .indiv-what-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .indiv-what-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .indiv-what-areas { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .indiv-what-areas-title {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .indiv-what-tags {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-tag {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .indiv-tag:hover {
    background: var(--rose-plum); color: white;
    border-color: var(--rose-plum);
  }
  .indiv-what-results { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .indiv-results-list {
    list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-results-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding-left: 1.4rem; position: relative;
  }
  .indiv-results-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #C9A84C;
  }

  /* ── HOW IT WORKS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-how {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-how-inner {
    max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .indiv-how-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-how-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .indiv-how-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .indiv-how-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65);
  }
  .indiv-how-steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .indiv-how-step {
    position: relative; padding-top: 1rem;
  }
  .indiv-how-step-num {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 4rem; color: #C9A84C;
    line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  .indiv-how-step-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem; color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .indiv-how-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65);
  }

  /* ── ROI SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-roi {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-roi-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .indiv-roi-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-roi-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .indiv-roi-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .indiv-roi-visual {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .indiv-roi-quote {
    background: var(--night-plum);
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
  }
  .indiv-roi-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 6rem; color: #C9A84C;
    opacity: 0.3; line-height: 1;
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 2rem;
  }
  .indiv-roi-quote-text {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .indiv-roi-quote-attr {
    font-family: 'Ms Madi', cursive;
    font-size: 1.8rem; color: #C9A84C;
    display: block;
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-testimonials {
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-testimonials-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    text-align: center; line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-testimonials-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .indiv-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .indiv-testimonial {
    background: white; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .indiv-testimonial--featured {
    background: var(--night-plum); border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  .indiv-testimonial-quote {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }
  .indiv-testimonial--featured .indiv-testimonial-quote {
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.9);
  }
  .indiv-testimonial-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .indiv-testimonial-dot {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7D3858, #400227);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .indiv-testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aubergine);
  }
  .indiv-testimonial--featured .indiv-testimonial-name { color: #C9A84C; }
  .indiv-testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.6;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
  }
  .indiv-testimonial--featured .indiv-testimonial-role {
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.55); opacity: 1;
  }

  /* ── FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-faq {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .indiv-faq-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .indiv-faq-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .indiv-faq-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .indiv-faq-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.65;
  }

  /* ── FINAL CTA ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .indiv-final-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #400227, #551F53, #9C055C);
    padding: 8rem 4rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .indiv-final-cta-inner { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .indiv-final-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .indiv-final-cta-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .indiv-final-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-final-cta-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .indiv-final-cta-link {
    color: #C9A84C; text-decoration: underline;
  }
  .indiv-final-cta-link:hover { color: white; }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .indiv-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .indiv-how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .indiv-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
    .indiv-hero-content { padding: 8rem 2.5rem 3rem; }
    .indiv-hero-image { height: 360px; }
    .indiv-hero-fade { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 40%); }
    .indiv-case { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-what { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .indiv-what-image { height: 360px; }
    .indiv-what-content { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-how { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-roi { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-roi-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .indiv-testimonials { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .indiv-testimonial--featured { transform: none; }
    .indiv-faq { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-faq-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-final-cta { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .indiv-hero-content { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
    .indiv-case { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .indiv-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .indiv-stat-card { height: 180px; }
    .indiv-what-content { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .indiv-how { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .indiv-roi { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .indiv-testimonials { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .indiv-faq { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .indiv-final-cta { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
  }



  /* ============================================================
     CORPORATE SERVICES PAGE
  ============================================================ */

  /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-hero {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 520px;
    min-height: 88vh;
    background: var(--night-plum);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .corp-hero-content {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10rem 5rem 6rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .corp-eyebrow { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7); }
  .corp-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.5vw, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .corp-hero-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .corp-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.75);
    max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .corp-hero-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .corp-hero-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .corp-hero-fade {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 35%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ── THE BUSINESS CASE ────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-case {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .corp-case-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .corp-case-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .corp-case-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .corp-case-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .corp-case-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
  }

  /* Flip stat cards -- reuse indiv pattern with corp classes */
  .corp-stats-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .corp-stat-card {
    position: relative; height: 220px;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .corp-stat-card-inner {
    position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .corp-stat-card:hover .corp-stat-card-inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
  .corp-stat-front,
  .corp-stat-back {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .corp-stat-front {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transform: rotateY(0deg);
  }
  .corp-stat-back {
    background: var(--night-plum);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
  }
  .corp-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    color: var(--rose-plum); line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .corp-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-dark);
    opacity: 0.65; font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
  .corp-stat-back p {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .corp-stat-source {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
  }

  /* ── HOW JO WORKS WITH YOUR BUSINESS ─────────────────────── */
  .corp-how-works {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 480px 1fr;
    background: var(--ivory);
    min-height: 620px;
  }
  .corp-how-works-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .corp-how-works-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .corp-how-works-content {
    padding: 6rem 5rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .corp-how-works-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .corp-how-works-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .corp-how-works-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .corp-model-cards {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .corp-model-card {
    display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start;
    background: white; border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .corp-model-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,5,92,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--rose-plum); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .corp-model-title {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aubergine); margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .corp-model-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
  }

  /* ── WHAT CHANGES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-outcomes {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .corp-outcomes-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .corp-outcomes-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .corp-outcomes-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .corp-outcomes-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .corp-outcomes-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65);
  }
  .corp-outcomes-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem; align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .corp-outcome-col-label {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .corp-outcome-col--before .corp-outcome-col-label { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.4); }
  .corp-outcome-col--after .corp-outcome-col-label { color: #C9A84C; }
  .corp-outcome-list {
    list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .corp-outcome-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65;
    padding-left: 1.4rem; position: relative;
  }
  .corp-outcome-list--before li { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.45); }
  .corp-outcome-list--before li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,244,214,0.2);
  }
  .corp-outcome-list--after li { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85); }
  .corp-outcome-list--after li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #C9A84C;
  }
  .corp-outcome-divider {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }
  .corp-outcomes-cta { text-align: center; }

  /* ── HOW IT WORKS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-how {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .corp-how-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .corp-how-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  }
  .corp-how-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .corp-how-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .corp-how-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .corp-how-steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .corp-how-step { padding-top: 1rem; }
  .corp-how-step-num {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 4rem; color: var(--rose-plum);
    line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; opacity: 0.8;
  }
  .corp-how-step-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--aubergine);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .corp-how-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-testimonials {
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .corp-testimonials-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    text-align: center; line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .corp-testimonials-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .corp-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .corp-testimonial {
    background: white; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .corp-testimonial--featured {
    background: var(--night-plum); border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  .corp-testimonial-quote {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }
  .corp-testimonial--featured .corp-testimonial-quote {
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.9);
  }
  .corp-testimonial-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .corp-testimonial-dot {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7D3858, #400227);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .corp-testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aubergine);
  }
  .corp-testimonial--featured .corp-testimonial-name { color: #C9A84C; }
  .corp-testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.6;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
  }
  .corp-testimonial--featured .corp-testimonial-role {
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.55); opacity: 1;
  }

  /* ── FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-faq {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 4rem;
  }
  .corp-faq-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .corp-faq-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .corp-faq-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .corp-faq-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.65;
  }

  /* ── FINAL CTA ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .corp-final-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #400227, #551F53, #9C055C);
    padding: 8rem 4rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .corp-final-cta-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .corp-final-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .corp-final-cta-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .corp-final-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .corp-final-cta-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .corp-final-cta-link {
    color: #C9A84C; text-decoration: underline;
  }
  .corp-final-cta-link:hover { color: white; }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .corp-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .corp-how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .corp-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .corp-outcome-divider { display: none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .corp-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
    .corp-hero-content { padding: 8rem 2.5rem 3rem; }
    .corp-hero-image { height: 360px; }
    .corp-hero-fade { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 40%); }
    .corp-case { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-how-works { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .corp-how-works-image { height: 360px; }
    .corp-how-works-content { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-model-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .corp-outcomes { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-how { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-testimonials { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .corp-testimonial--featured { transform: none; }
    .corp-faq { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-faq-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .corp-final-cta { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .corp-hero-content { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
    .corp-case { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .corp-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .corp-stat-card { height: 180px; }
    .corp-how-works-content { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .corp-outcomes { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .corp-how { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .corp-testimonials { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .corp-faq { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .corp-final-cta { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
  }



  /* ============================================================
     ABOUT PAGE
  ============================================================ */

  /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-hero {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 520px;
    min-height: 88vh;
    background: var(--night-plum);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about-hero-content {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10rem 5rem 6rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .about-eyebrow { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7); }
  .about-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-hero-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .about-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.75);
    max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .about-hero-image {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about-hero-portrait {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  }
  .about-hero-fade {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 35%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ── CREDENTIALS STRIP ────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-credentials {
    background: white;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2rem 0 1.8rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-credentials-label {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: block;
  }
  .about-credentials-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }
  .about-credentials-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: trust-scroll 28s linear infinite;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .about-credentials-marquee:hover .about-credentials-inner {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  .about-credential {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0 1.6rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--aubergine);
    white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .about-credential-icon { color: var(--rose-plum); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .about-credential-divider {
    width: 1px; height: 18px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .about-credentials-tagline {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-style: italic; color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.55;
  }

  /* ── WHY I DO THIS WORK ───────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-why {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-why-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 7rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .about-why-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .about-why-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-why-body {
    font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }
  .about-why-quote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--rose-plum);
    padding: 0.8rem 0 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--aubergine);
  }

  /* ── MY JOURNEY ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-journey {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-journey-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-journey-intro {
    max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .about-journey-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-journey-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .about-journey-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65);
  }
  .about-journey-content {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .about-milestones {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  }
  .about-milestone {
    display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,244,214,0.08);
  }
  .about-milestone:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .about-milestone-marker { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
  .about-milestone-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .about-milestone-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.6);
  }
  .about-journey-image {
    position: relative;
  }
  .about-journey-portrait {
    width: 100%; border-radius: 20px;
    display: block; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  .about-journey-quote-block {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-journey-quote-text {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif; font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .about-journey-sig {
    font-family: 'Ms Madi', cursive;
    font-size: 1.6rem; color: #C9A84C;
    display: block;
  }

  /* ── WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK TOGETHER ────────────────────── */
  .about-working {
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-working-inner {
    max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-working-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
  }
  .about-working-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-working-body {
    font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 740px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-working-cards {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }
  .about-working-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  .about-working-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(64,2,39,0.1);
  }
  .about-working-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,5,92,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-working-card-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--aubergine);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .about-working-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
  }

  /* ── WHO I SUPPORT ────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-who {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-who-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-who-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-who-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-who-sub {
    font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
    max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .about-who-cards {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-who-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .about-who-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  .about-who-card--featured {
    background: var(--night-plum); border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  .about-who-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
  .about-who-card-icon {
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,5,92,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .about-who-card--featured .about-who-card-icon {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: #C9A84C;
  }
  .about-who-card-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--aubergine);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .about-who-card--featured .about-who-card-title { color: white; }
  .about-who-card-intro {
    font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-who-card--featured .about-who-card-intro { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65); opacity: 1; }
  .about-who-list {
    list-style: none; flex: 1;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-who-list li {
    font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding-left: 1.2rem; position: relative;
  }
  .about-who-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em;
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #C9A84C;
  }
  .about-who-card--featured .about-who-list li { color: rgba(255,244,214,0.8); }
  .about-who-link {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,5,92,0.3);
    padding-bottom: 2px; align-self: flex-start;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .about-who-link:hover { border-color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-who-card--featured .about-who-link { color: #C9A84C; border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }

  /* ── THE RESULTS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-results {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-results-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-results-intro {
    text-align: center; max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  }
  .about-results-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-results-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .about-results-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65);
  }
  .about-results-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem 4rem; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  }
  .about-results-list {
    list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  }
  .about-results-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.85);
    padding-left: 1.6rem; position: relative;
  }
  .about-results-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.5em;
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #C9A84C; opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .about-results-note {
    text-align: center; font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.5);
  }

  /* ── WRITING AND RESEARCH ─────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-writing {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-writing-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-writing-intro { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
  .about-writing-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-writing-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-writing-sub {
    font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
    max-width: 580px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-scholar-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,5,92,0.3);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .about-scholar-link:hover { border-color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-writing-tiles {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-writing-tile {
    background: white; border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .about-writing-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .about-writing-tile-tag {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .about-writing-tile-title {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; flex: 1;
  }
  .about-writing-tile-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-writing-tile-link {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,5,92,0.3);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
  }

  /* ── BEYOND THE WORK ──────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-beyond {
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-beyond-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-beyond-intro { margin-bottom: 3rem; max-width: 680px; }
  .about-beyond-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-beyond-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-beyond-body {
    font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.75;
  }
  .about-beyond-gallery {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .about-gallery-item {
    position: relative; border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    background: var(--night-plum);
  }

  /* ── FINAL CTA ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-final-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #400227, #551F53, #9C055C);
    padding: 8rem 4rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .about-final-cta-inner { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-final-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-final-cta-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .about-final-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .about-final-cta-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .about-final-cta-trust {
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-top: 1.2rem; font-style: italic;
  }

  /* ── FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .about-faq {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 7rem 4rem;
  }
  .about-faq-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .about-faq-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-faq-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .about-faq-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.65;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .about-working-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-journey-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-journey-image { max-width: 400px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
    .about-hero-content { padding: 8rem 2.5rem 3rem; }
    .about-hero-image { height: 380px; }
    .about-hero-fade { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--night-plum) 0%, transparent 40%); }
    .about-credentials { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-credentials-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: flex-start; }
    .about-credential-divider { display: none; }
    .about-credential { padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; background: rgba(156,5,92,0.06); border-radius: 50px; }
    .about-why { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-why-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .about-journey { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-working { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-working-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .about-who { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-who-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-who-card--featured { transform: none; }
    .about-results { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .about-writing { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-writing-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-beyond { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-beyond-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-final-cta { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-faq { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-faq-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-hero-content { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
    .about-why { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-journey { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-working { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-working-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-who { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-results { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-writing { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-beyond { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-beyond-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-final-cta { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-faq { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
  }



  /* ============================================================
     FAQ PAGE
  ============================================================ */

  /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .faq-hero {
    background: var(--night-plum);
    padding: 10rem 4rem 6rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .faq-hero-inner {
    max-width: 720px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .faq-eyebrow { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7); }
  .faq-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .faq-hero-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .faq-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.7); max-width: 520px;
  }
  .faq-hero-sparkle {
    position: absolute; right: 6rem; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 1;
  }

  /* ── MAIN LAYOUT ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .faq-main {
    background: var(--cream); padding: 5rem 4rem;
  }
  .faq-main-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 5rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* ── STICKY CATEGORY NAV ──────────────────────────────────── */
  .faq-nav {
    position: sticky; top: 120px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem;
  }
  .faq-nav-link {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.5;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .faq-nav-link:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
  .faq-nav-link.active {
    opacity: 1; color: var(--rose-plum);
    border-left-color: var(--rose-plum);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* ── FAQ CATEGORIES ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  .faq-categories {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5rem;
  }
  .faq-category { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
  .faq-category-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .faq-category-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: var(--aubergine);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .faq-category-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-plum); }
  .faq-category-items {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  /* Override global faq-item styles for this page */
  .page-faq .faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .page-faq .faq-a {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .page-faq .faq-a p {
    font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .page-faq .faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* FAQ list inside answers */
  .faq-list {
    list-style: none; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.8rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .faq-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.85;
    padding-left: 1.3rem; position: relative;
  }
  .faq-list li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em;
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #C9A84C;
  }
  .faq-inline-link {
    color: var(--rose-plum); text-decoration: underline;
  }

  /* ── STILL HAVE A QUESTION CTA ────────────────────────────── */
  .faq-cta {
    background: var(--night-plum); padding: 7rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .faq-cta-inner { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .faq-cta-sparkle {
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem; opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .faq-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Gilda Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 400; color: white;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .faq-cta-heading em { font-style: italic; color: #C9A84C; }
  .faq-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,244,214,0.65); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .faq-cta-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .faq-hero { padding: 8rem 2.5rem 4rem; }
    .faq-hero-sparkle { display: none; }
    .faq-main { padding: 4rem 2.5rem; }
    .faq-main-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .faq-nav {
      position: static;
      flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .faq-nav-link {
      border-left: none;
      border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 0;
    }
    .faq-nav-link.active { border-bottom-color: var(--rose-plum); border-left: none; }
    .faq-categories { gap: 4rem; }
    .faq-cta { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .faq-hero { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
    .faq-main { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .faq-categories { gap: 3rem; }
    .faq-cta { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .faq-cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  }