/* Paragon Tutoring & Test Prep - site styles
   Palette: navy #102746, gold #D4AF6A, ivory #F7F5F0, white, charcoal #333333, warm gray #E8E6E1 */

:root {
  --navy: #102746;
  --navy-deep: #0b1b31;
  --gold: #D4AF6A;
  --gold-soft: #e6cf9a;
  --ivory: #F7F5F0;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --charcoal: #333333;
  --gray: #E8E6E1;
  --gray-line: #d8d5ce;

  --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Jost", "Futura", "Century Gothic", system-ui, sans-serif;

  --measure: 64ch;
  --wrap: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--ivory);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; max-width: var(--measure); }
strong { font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); }
.lede { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--navy); }
.serif-note { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--navy); }

.wrap { width: min(var(--wrap), 100% - 2 * var(--gutter)); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gray); }
.section--navy h2, .section--navy h3, .section--navy h4, .section--navy strong { color: var(--white); }
.section--navy .lede { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section--navy a { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }
.section--gray { background: var(--gray); }

/* Gold hairline used as a structural device (introduces a section) */
.rule { width: 3.5rem; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border: 0; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.rule--center { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .85rem 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .02em;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: transparent;
  border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; }
.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); color: var(--white); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto; z-index: 50;
  background: var(--navy-deep); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,106,.35);
  transition: box-shadow .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
  padding-block: .9rem;
}
.site-header.is-solid { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25); padding-block: .5rem; }
.site-header .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; color: var(--white); }
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand__logo { height: 100px; width: auto; display: block; }
.site-header.is-solid .brand__logo { height: 72px; }
.brand__name { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em; line-height: 1; }
.brand__tag { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 300; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-top: .2rem; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem); }
.nav a { color: var(--white); font-weight: 400; font-size: .98rem; position: relative; padding-block: .3rem; }
.nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav a:hover, .nav a[aria-current="page"] { text-decoration: none; }
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav .btn { margin-left: .5rem; padding: .55rem 1.1rem; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--white); width: 44px; height: 44px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; margin: 5px auto; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }

/* Light-header variant (used on pages whose hero is ivory) */
.site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .brand, .site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .nav a, .site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .nav-toggle { color: var(--navy); }
.site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .brand__tag { color: var(--navy); opacity: .7; }
.site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .nav .btn--ghost { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--navy); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 1.6rem; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
  .nav.is-open { transform: none; }
  .nav a { font-size: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--serif); }
  .site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .nav a { color: var(--white); }
  .nav-toggle { position: relative; z-index: 60; }
  .nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.is-open { color: var(--white); }
  .nav a, .nav__trigger { color: var(--white) !important; }
}

/* ---------- Hero (home) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: grid; align-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, #1a3a66 0%, var(--navy) 45%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--white); overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero__canvas canvas { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-block: 8rem 5rem; }
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, .85fr); gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-weight: 400; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero__kicker { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero__lede { font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 52ch; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.hero__facts { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; align-self: end; margin-top: 7rem; max-width: 380px; justify-self: end; border-left: 1px solid rgba(212,175,106,.5); padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.hero__facts div { font-size: .98rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.hero__facts strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.hero__scroll { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 1.5rem; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 1; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .1em; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.hero__scroll::after { content: ""; width: 1px; height: 38px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent); animation: drip 2.2s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes drip { 0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top } 50% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top } 51% { transform-origin: bottom } 100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .hero__facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,106,.5); padding-top: 1.5rem; } }

/* Page hero (interior pages) */
.page-hero { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding-block: 9rem 4.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-weight: 400; }
.page-hero .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.page-hero__mark { position: absolute; right: -4vw; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: min(38vw, 520px); opacity: .08; pointer-events: none; }

/* ---------- Two-column intro (typical vs Paragon) ---------- */
.contrast { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
.contrast__typical { background: var(--white); padding: 2rem 2.25rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--gray-line); }
.contrast__typical h3 { color: var(--charcoal); font-weight: 400; }
.contrast__typical ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.contrast__typical li { padding: .55rem 0 .55rem 1.6rem; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray); }
.contrast__typical li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.contrast__typical li::before { content: "×"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .45rem; color: #a8a49b; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contrast__paragon { padding-top: .5rem; }
.contrast__paragon .serif-note { display: block; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.big-letter { position: absolute; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(18rem, 40vw, 34rem); line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(16,39,70,.12); pointer-events: none; user-select: none; right: -2vw; top: -6vw; z-index: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .contrast { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- P.A.R.A.G.O.N sticky rail ---------- */
.acronym { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, .8fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: start; }
.acronym__rail { position: sticky; top: 15vh; height: 70vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.acronym__word { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: .32em; color: var(--gold); }
.acronym__word span { transition: color .3s, opacity .3s; opacity: .5; color: var(--gray); }
.acronym__word span.is-on { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
.acronym__letter { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(9rem, 22vw, 17rem); line-height: .9; color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; position: relative; height: 1em; }
.acronym__letter span { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease); }
.acronym__letter span.is-on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.acronym__caption { color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; min-height: 3em; }
.acronym__caption span { display: none; }
.acronym__caption span.is-on { display: block; }
.acronym__panels { display: grid; gap: clamp(4rem, 10vh, 8rem); padding-block: 10vh; }
.panel { min-height: 50vh; display: grid; align-content: center; }
.panel h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); max-width: 22ch; }
.panel__title-letter { color: var(--gold); }
.pssb { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: rgba(212,175,106,.28); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.pssb > div { background: var(--navy); padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem; }
.pssb dt { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.pssb dd { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: .98rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .acronym { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .acronym__rail { position: static; height: auto; flex-direction: row; align-items: baseline; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .acronym__letter { font-size: 5rem; width: 1em; }
  .acronym__caption { display: none; }
  .acronym__panels { padding-block: 2rem; gap: 3rem; }
  .panel { min-height: 0; }
  .pssb { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Offerings ---------- */
.offer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--gray-line); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
.offer { background: var(--white); padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2.5rem; position: relative; }
.offer h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.offer ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; columns: 2; column-gap: 1.5rem; }
.offer ul li { padding: .3rem 0; break-inside: avoid; }
.offer ul li::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: .9rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin-right: .6rem; vertical-align: middle; }
.offer p { font-size: .95rem; }
.offer--feature { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gray); }
.offer--feature h3, .offer--feature strong { color: var(--white); }
.offer--feature ul { columns: 1; }
.offer--feature ul li::before { color: var(--gold); }
.offer--feature a { color: var(--gold-soft); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .offer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .offer ul { columns: 2; } }

/* ---------- Student-centric model diagram ---------- */
.model { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.model__svg { width: 100%; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
.model__svg text { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px; fill: var(--navy); }
.model__svg .center text { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; fill: var(--white); }
.model__svg .spoke { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.5; fill: none; stroke-dasharray: 240; stroke-dashoffset: 240; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease); }
.model__svg.is-in .spoke { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.model__svg .node { fill: var(--white); stroke: var(--gray-line); }
.model__svg .node--gold { fill: var(--gold); stroke: var(--gold); }
.model__svg .node--gold + text { fill: var(--navy); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .model { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Tutor credentials band ---------- */
.creds { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem 3rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.creds div { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,106,.5); padding-top: 1rem; }
.creds strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.creds span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .95rem; }
.face-row { display: flex; margin-top: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.face-row img { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold); margin-left: -14px; }
.face-row img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.face-row a { margin-left: 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .creds { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Marquee (schools & colleges) ---------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 3rem; width: max-content; padding-block: .6rem; animation: marquee 70s linear infinite; }
.marquee--reverse .marquee__track { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 84s; }
.marquee__track span { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--navy); white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee__track span::after { content: "·"; color: var(--gold); margin-left: 3rem; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ---------- Parallax bands & reveals ---------- */
[data-parallax] { will-change: transform; }
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d203b 0%, var(--navy) 60%, #16335a 100%);
}
.band__pattern { position: absolute; inset: -20% 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212,175,106,.28) 1px, transparent 1.5px); background-size: 26px 26px; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none; }
.band h2 { color: var(--white); }
.band .btn { margin-top: 1rem; }
.band a:not(.btn) { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- Management / people ---------- */
.people { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.person { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
.person img { width: 110px; height: 110px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ivory), 0 0 0 4px var(--gold); }
.person__placeholder { width: 110px; height: 110px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 500; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ivory), 0 0 0 4px var(--gold); }
.person__title { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: -.2rem 0 .6rem; }
.section--white .person__placeholder { width: 110px; height: 110px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 500; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ivory), 0 0 0 4px var(--gold); }
.person__title { color: #a3804a; }
.person h3 { margin-bottom: .1rem; }
.person p { font-size: .98rem; }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .person { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Tutors page ---------- */
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.filters button { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400; font-size: .92rem; padding: .5rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s var(--ease); }
.filters button:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.filters button[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.tutor-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 1px; background: var(--gray-line); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
.tutor { background: var(--white); padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.tutor.is-hidden { display: none; }
.tutor__head { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.tutor__head img { width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--white), 0 0 0 4px var(--gold); }
.tutor__head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.tutor__role { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: #a3804a; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.tutor__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.tutor__tags span { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--navy); background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid var(--gray); padding: .15rem .55rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.tutor p { font-size: .96rem; }
.tutor p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tutor blockquote { margin: .5rem 0 0; padding-left: 1rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); }

/* ---------- Tutoring page ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
.split--reverse { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); }
.split__aside { position: sticky; top: 6rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split, .split--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .split__aside { position: static; } }

.checklist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.checklist li { padding: .7rem 0 .7rem 2rem; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray); }
.checklist li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1.15rem; width: 1rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section--navy .checklist li { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem 3rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.pillars h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.pillars p { font-size: .97rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.problem-list { display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--gray-line); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
.problem { background: var(--white); }
.problem summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy); list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.problem summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.problem summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; flex: none; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.problem[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.problem__body { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
.problem__body p { font-size: .97rem; }

.flow { display: grid; gap: 0; counter-reset: none; }
.flow__step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2rem 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; padding: 1.25rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.flow__step:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.flow__step i { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.flow__step p { margin: .25rem 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

.notice { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: start; background: var(--white); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; }
.notice svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; margin-top: .2rem; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.form { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.form label { display: grid; gap: .35rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 400; }
.form input, .form select, .form textarea { font: inherit; font-weight: 300; padding: .75rem .9rem; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); background: var(--white); color: var(--charcoal); border-radius: 2px; }
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus { outline: 0; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,106,.25); }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
.form__status { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); min-height: 1.4em; }
.locations { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.location { padding-left: 1.25rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.location h4 { margin-bottom: .15rem; }
.location p { margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding-block: 4rem 2rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.footer-grid h4 { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-grid li { margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Motion preferences ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
  .hero__scroll::after { animation: none; }
  [data-parallax] { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Nav dropdowns ---------- */
.nav__item { position: relative; }
.nav__trigger { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--white); padding: .3rem 1.1rem .3rem 0; position: relative; }
.nav__trigger::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 1.1rem; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav__trigger::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-right: 1px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav__item:hover .nav__trigger::before, .nav__item.is-current .nav__trigger::before, .nav__trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg); }
.site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .nav__trigger { color: var(--navy); }

.nav__menu { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + .9rem); left: -1.25rem; min-width: 220px; background: var(--white); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(16,39,70,.18); padding: .6rem 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-6px); transition: opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s; }
.nav__menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1rem; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1rem; } /* hover bridge */
.nav__item:hover .nav__menu, .nav__item.is-open .nav__menu, .nav__item:focus-within .nav__menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.nav__menu a { display: block; color: var(--navy); padding: .6rem 1.25rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.nav__menu a::after { display: none; }
.nav__menu a:hover, .nav__menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--ivory); text-decoration: none; }
.nav__menu a[aria-current="page"] { box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .nav__trigger { font-size: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--serif); padding-right: 1.4rem; }
  .nav__trigger::after { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
  .site-header.on-light:not(.is-solid) .nav__trigger { color: var(--white); }
  .nav__menu { position: static; background: none; border: 0; box-shadow: none; min-width: 0; padding: 0; transform: none; display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; text-align: center; }
  .nav__item.is-open .nav__menu, .nav__item:focus-within .nav__menu { display: block; }
  .nav__item:hover .nav__menu { display: none; }
  .nav__item.is-open:hover .nav__menu { display: block; }
  .nav__menu a { color: var(--gold-soft); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1.05rem; padding: .35rem 1rem; }
  .nav__menu a:hover, .nav__menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: none; box-shadow: none; }
}

/* ---------- Three-column program / option columns ---------- */
.trio { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.trio__col { border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.trio__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; fill: none; stroke: var(--navy); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.trio__col h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.trio__col p { font-size: 1rem; }
.trio__col .checklist li { padding: .5rem 0 .5rem 1.8rem; }
.trio__col .checklist li::before { top: .95rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .trio { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- About: founder quotes, school list, testimonial ---------- */
.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.quote { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 1.5rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.quote p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--navy); max-width: none; }
.quote footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); }
.quote footer img { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold); }
.school-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; columns: 2; column-gap: 2rem; }
.school-list li { padding: .35rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line); break-inside: avoid; font-size: .98rem; }
.testimonial { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); color: var(--white); margin: 0 auto .75rem; max-width: 26ch; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .school-list { columns: 1; } }

/* ---------- Home redesign ---------- */
.eyebrow { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 1rem; max-width: none; }
.eyebrow--center { text-align: center; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.4vw, 5.2rem); }
.hero__tagline { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white); margin-top: .5rem; }
.hero .wrap { padding-block: 9rem 6rem; }
.hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); }

.pillars-band { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gray); padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.pillars-band__title { color: var(--white); text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 3rem; font-weight: 400; }
.pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.pillar { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; text-align: center; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); transition: background .3s var(--ease); }
.pillar:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.pillar:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.pillar svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; display: block; }
.pillar h3 { color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.pillar p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .pillar:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; } .pillar:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .pillar { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); } .pillar:first-child { border-top: 0; } }

.program-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.program { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); background: var(--white); color: var(--charcoal); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.program:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16,39,70,.1); border-color: var(--gold); }
.program svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; fill: none; stroke: var(--navy); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.program h3 { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500; font-size: .92rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.program p { font-size: .93rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex: 1; }
.program span { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.program span::after { content: " \2192"; color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .program-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .program-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.acronym__panels--brief { gap: clamp(2rem, 6vh, 4rem); padding-block: 6vh; }
.panel--brief { min-height: 32vh; }
.panel--brief p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 44ch; }

.testimonial--dark { color: var(--navy); max-width: 30ch; }
.cta-band { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); padding-block: 3rem; }
.cta-band .wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; }
.cta-band h2 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 500; }
.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--white); }
.nav__cta { padding: .6rem 1.2rem !important; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .brand__logo { height: 64px; } }

/* ---------- Light header & flat hero ---------- */
.hero__grid--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.hero__grid--single > div { max-width: 62ch; }
.hero { min-height: 82svh; background: radial-gradient(90% 120% at 100% 0%, #1b3a66 0%, var(--navy) 55%, var(--navy-deep) 100%); }
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -6vw; bottom: -12vw; width: 46vw; aspect-ratio: 1; background: url("../assets/mark.png") center/contain no-repeat; opacity: .05; pointer-events: none; }
.hero .wrap { padding-block: 10rem 6rem; }
.page-hero { padding-block: 10rem 4.5rem; }

/* ---------- Service pages ---------- */
.page-hero--service { padding-bottom: 5rem; }
.svc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 2rem; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .5rem 1.5rem; }
.svc__list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); padding-left: 1.4rem; position: relative; font-size: .98rem; }
.svc__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .75em; width: .8rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.svc__aside { display: grid; place-items: center; }
.scorecard { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(212,175,106,.3); width: 100%; }
.scorecard div { background: var(--navy); padding: 1.4rem 1rem; text-align: center; }
.scorecard strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.scorecard span { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.subject-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: .75rem; width: 100%; }
.subject-grid span { border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,106,.5); padding: 1.3rem 1rem; text-align: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--white); }
.stones { display: flex; flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.stones span { display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ivory); color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .78rem; height: 58px; border-radius: 50% / 50%; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.stones span:nth-child(1) { width: 250px; background: #e8e6e1; } .stones span:nth-child(2) { width: 215px; background: #efece6; } .stones span:nth-child(3) { width: 185px; background: #f4f2ed; } .stones span:nth-child(4) { width: 150px; background: var(--gold); }
.chalkboard { background: #16263d; border: 6px solid #8a6a3a; padding: 2rem 2.2rem; width: 100%; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.4; color: #f2eee4; box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.chalkboard p { max-width: none; } .chalkboard p:last-child { margin: 0; color: var(--gold-soft); font-style: italic; }
.nav__menu--wide { min-width: 250px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .svc__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Hero photo, traits, two-column trio ---------- */
.hero--photo { min-height: 0; }
.hero--photo::after { display: none; }
.hero--photo .wrap { padding-block: 11rem 5rem; }
.hero__grid--photo { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(0, 1.55fr); align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.hero__photo { margin: 0 -3vw 0 0; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hero__photo { margin: 0; } }
.hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.hero__photo::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 1.25rem -1.25rem -1.25rem 1.25rem; border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,106,.55); z-index: -1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hero__grid--photo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .hero--photo .wrap { padding-block: 9rem 4rem; } .hero__photo::before { display: none; } }
.traits { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; margin-top: .5rem; }
.traits span { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: .5rem 1.1rem; }
.pillars--about { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem 4rem; }
.pillars--about .rule { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pillars--about h3 { margin-bottom: .6rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .pillars--about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.trio--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .trio--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.page-hero { padding-top: 11.5rem; }

/* ---------- Testimonial carousel & larger section label ---------- */
.eyebrow--lg { font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: .32em; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.pillars-band__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.4rem); }
.tcarousel { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); margin-top: 1rem; }
.tcarousel__track { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; width: max-content; padding: 1rem 0 1.5rem; animation: marquee 150s linear infinite; }
.tcarousel:hover .tcarousel__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tcard { margin: 0; width: min(500px, 82vw); background: var(--ivory); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 2rem 2rem 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.tcard blockquote { margin: 0 0 1.25rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--navy); }
.tcard figcaption { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tcarousel__track { animation: none; } }
.hero--photo h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.4rem); }
.hero--photo .hero__lede { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.hero--photo .wrap { width: min(1320px, 100% - 2 * var(--gutter)); }

/* ---------- Program card titles on one line; aligned tutor bios ---------- */
.program { padding-inline: 1.1rem; }
.program h3 { white-space: nowrap; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.program-grid { gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 901px) { .program h3 { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .06em; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .program h3 { white-space: normal; } }
.tutor__head { align-items: flex-start; }
.tutor__tags { min-height: var(--tags-h, 0); align-content: flex-start; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.tutor__tags span { font-size: .74rem; padding: .12rem .45rem; }
.hero .eyebrow--lg { font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: .26em; white-space: nowrap; }
.tutor-grid { background: transparent; border: 0; gap: 1.25rem; }
.tutor { border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }

/* ---------- Contact cards ---------- */
.contact-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 320px)); gap: 1.5rem; justify-content: center; }
.contact-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-line); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.contact-card:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16,39,70,.1); }
.contact-card svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; fill: none; stroke: var(--navy); stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.contact-card__label { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #a3804a; }
.contact-card__value { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--navy); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.split--middle { align-items: center; }
.split--middle .split__aside { position: static; }