/* Self-hosted fonts (no third-party font request) */
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/* AE HR | GCC Human Capital Advisory. Design system v2 (homepage).
   Single stylesheet, no !important, one container, one spacing scale. */
:root{
  /* Brand: one authoritative token block. Media-scoped :root overrides below stay responsive-only. */
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  --gold:#9c7a3c;--gold-hi:#b29766;--ivory:#f3eee4;--text:rgba(243,238,228,.82);--mute:rgba(243,238,228,.62);
  --line:rgba(156,122,60,.22);--line-2:rgba(156,122,60,.12);
  --serif:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;--sans:Inter,system-ui,Arial,sans-serif;--mono:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,monospace;
  --max:1200px;--line-soft:rgba(243,238,227,.075);--ivory-55:rgba(243,238,227,.55);--gut:clamp(20px,5vw,40px);
  --sec:clamp(72px,7.2vw,104px);--pad:clamp(22px,2.35vw,32px);--head-gap:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px);--block-gap:clamp(40px,4.7vw,60px);--hdr:76px;
  --finish-border:rgba(156,122,60,.19);--finish-border-soft:rgba(243,238,228,.09);--finish-surface:rgba(255,255,255,.018);--finish-surface-strong:rgba(8,28,25,.62);
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 16px);-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{margin:0;background:var(--ink);color:var(--text);font:400 1rem/1.7 var(--sans);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
h1,h2,h3,p,ul,figure,blockquote{margin:0;padding:0}
ul{list-style:none}
a{color:inherit}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px}.skip:focus{left:16px;top:16px;z-index:100;background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);padding:10px 16px}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-hi);outline-offset:3px}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap{width:min(100% - 2*var(--gut),var(--max));margin-inline:auto}
section{padding-block:var(--sec);position:relative}
section:nth-of-type(even){background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-2),var(--ink))}
section+section{border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}

/* ---------- Type ---------- */
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ivory);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.012em;text-wrap:balance}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.875rem,3.7vw,3.375rem);line-height:1.04}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,2.8vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.08}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.375rem,1.8vw,1.625rem);line-height:1.2}
em{color:var(--gold-hi);font-style:italic}
.eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:20px;font:500 11.5px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);flex:none}
.micro,.num,.path-kicker,.proof-tag,.voice-card-tag,.gcc-lens-code,.diagnostic-index,.decision-mini-label{font:500 11px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.section-head{max-width:820px;margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,56px)}
.section-intro,.section-sub{max-width:62ch;margin-top:18px;font-size:1.06rem}
.section-note,.fee-note,.gcc-lens-close{max-width:62ch;margin-top:28px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
.fact strong,.principal-quote{color:var(--ivory)}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:50px;padding:0 28px;border:1px solid var(--gold);background:transparent;color:var(--ivory);font:600 11.5px/1.2 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold));color:var(--ink);border-color:transparent}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-hi)}
.btn-outline-gold:hover{background:rgba(156,122,60,.12)}
.btn-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font:600 12px/1.4 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--gold-hi);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
.btn-link:hover{border-color:var(--gold-hi)}
.actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-top:32px}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.navbar{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto;z-index:50;background:rgba(2,9,10,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;min-height:var(--hdr)}
.ae-header-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;text-decoration:none}
.ae-header-logo{width:40px;height:40px;object-fit:cover}
.ae-header-brand-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.ae-header-company{font:600 .8rem/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ivory)}
.ae-header-rule{width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.ae-header-sub{font:500 9.5px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:30px}
.nav-links a{font:500 11px/1 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text)}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.nav-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:0 20px;border:1px solid var(--gold);font:600 11px/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ivory);background:transparent;cursor:pointer}
.nav-cta:hover{background:rgba(156,122,60,.12)}
.mobile-menu-btn{display:none;min-height:44px;padding:0 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:transparent;font:600 11px/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer}
.mobile-menu{display:none}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + clamp(56px,8vw,112px));padding-bottom:clamp(64px,8vw,104px);background:radial-gradient(1000px 560px at 85% 20%,rgba(15,58,44,.6),transparent 70%),radial-gradient(700px 420px at 0% 100%,rgba(15,58,44,.3),transparent 70%),var(--ink);border-top:0}
.hero-copy{width:min(100% - 2*var(--gut),var(--max));margin-inline:auto;display:block}
.hero-copy>h1{max-width:15ch;font-size:clamp(3.25rem,4.15vw,3.75rem);line-height:1.04}
.hero-lead{max-width:36em;margin-top:28px;font:500 clamp(1.15rem,1.6vw,1.4rem)/1.55 var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}
.hero-support{max-width:56ch;margin-top:18px;color:var(--mute)}
.scarcity-line{margin-top:20px;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--mute)}
.hero-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:56px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);max-width:900px}
.hero-meta>span{padding:16px 14px 0 0;font:500 11px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.hero-meta>span+span{padding-left:16px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------- Grids and cards ---------- */
.path-grid,.choice-grid,.engage-grid,.gcc-lens-grid,.proof-grid,.voice-grid,.fit-grid{display:grid;gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,24px);align-items:stretch}
.path-grid,.engage-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.choice-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
.gcc-lens-grid,.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.voice-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:20px}
.path-card,.choice-card,.engage-card,.gcc-lens-card,.proof-card,.voice-card,.fit-card,.framework-item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;padding:var(--pad);border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025),transparent)}
.path-card-primary,.engage-card-alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(15,58,44,.4),rgba(2,9,10,.2))}
.path-card p,.choice-card p,.engage-card p,.gcc-lens-card p,.proof-card p,.fit-card p{font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}
.path-card li,.choice-card li,.fit-card li{position:relative;padding:9px 0 9px 18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5;width:100%}
.path-card li::before,.fit-card li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.05em;width:6px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.engage-from{margin-top:auto;font:500 11.5px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-hi)}
.proof-featured{border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.4)}
.voice-card{gap:12px}
.voice-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.voice-photo,.voice-client-photo{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.voice-name{font-weight:600;color:var(--ivory)}
.voice-role{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--mute)}
.voice-quote,blockquote{font:italic 500 1.12rem/1.55 var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}

/* ---------- Section specifics ---------- */
.workforce-preview-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);gap:clamp(36px,6vw,88px);align-items:start}
.workforce-preview-intro p{margin:20px 0 28px;max-width:46ch}
.workforce-preview-details>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:6px 14px;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.workforce-preview-details h3{font-size:1.35rem}
.workforce-preview-details p{grid-column:2;font-size:.95rem}
.decision-framework-line{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 28px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.decision-framework-line strong{font:500 11.5px/1.8 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--ivory)}
.pov-close{max-width:34em;font:500 clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.8rem)/1.45 var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}
.outcome-band{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 24px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:40px;padding:22px var(--pad);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ivory)}
.outcome-band span{font:500 11px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.framework-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:40px}
.framework-item{gap:8px;padding:24px 18px;border-right-width:0}
.framework-item:last-child{border-right-width:1px}
.framework-item p{font:italic 500 .98rem/1.4 var(--serif);color:var(--text)}
.about{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,6fr);gap:clamp(40px,7vw,100px);align-items:center}
.about-photo-frame{position:relative;max-width:440px}
.about-photo-frame::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:16px -16px -16px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(156,122,60,.4)}
.about-photo{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.about-caption{z-index:1}
.about-copy p{margin-top:16px}
.principal-quote{margin-top:28px;padding:6px 0 6px 24px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold)}
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;margin-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.fact{padding:18px 16px 0 0}.fact+.fact{padding-left:16px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.fact strong{display:block;font:500 1.5rem var(--serif);color:var(--gold-hi)}
.fact span{font:500 10.5px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.newsletter-shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);padding:var(--pad);border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(15,58,44,.3),transparent)}
.newsletter-meta{display:grid;gap:14px;align-content:center}
.capability-note p{max-width:62ch}
.cta{background:radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 0,rgba(15,58,44,.6),transparent 70%),var(--ink)}
.cta-box{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.3fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);align-items:center;padding:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);border:1px solid rgba(156,122,60,.4);background:rgba(2,9,10,.6)}
.cta-choice-stack{display:grid;gap:14px}
.cta-selective{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--mute)}

/* ---------- Footer, floating actions ---------- */
footer{padding:clamp(56px,7vw,88px) 0 32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ink)}
.footer-brand-lockup{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:40px}
.ae-footer-logo-final{width:56px;height:56px;object-fit:cover}
.footer-company{font:600 .85rem var(--sans);letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ivory)}
.footer-rule{display:block;width:24px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin:6px 0}
.footer-sub{font:500 10px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);padding-bottom:40px}
.footer h4{margin:0 0 14px;font:500 1.15rem var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}
.footer p,.footer li,.footer a{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--mute);text-decoration:none;line-height:1.9}
.footer a:hover{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.copyright{padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:12px;color:var(--mute)}
.consultation-link{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;z-index:40;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:0 20px;background:var(--em);border:1px solid var(--gold);font:600 11px var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ivory)}
.mobile-action{display:none}

/* ---------- Modals and forms ---------- */
.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;background:rgba(2,9,10,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s}
.modal.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.dialog,.signal-panel{position:relative;width:min(100%,680px);max-height:90vh;max-height:90dvh;overflow:auto;padding:clamp(24px,4vw,44px);background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid rgba(156,122,60,.4)}
.close{position:absolute;top:12px;right:14px;width:40px;height:40px;border:0;background:transparent;font-size:1.8rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;color:var(--mute)}
.close:hover{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.dialog-head{margin-bottom:24px}.dialog-head p{margin-top:12px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px 20px}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}.field.full,.form-grid .full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label,label{font:500 11px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
input,select,textarea{width:100%;min-height:48px;padding:12px 14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;font-size:16px;color:var(--ivory)}
textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold);outline:0}
::placeholder{color:rgba(243,238,228,.4)}
.form-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-top:20px}
.form-note,.signal-note,.form-meta-row,.fallback-links{margin-top:14px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--mute)}
.signal-form{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:20px}
.form-success{padding:32px 8px;text-align:center}
.form-success-icon{width:44px;height:44px;margin:0 auto 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;color:var(--gold-hi)}

/* ---------- Motion ---------- */
.reveal-item{transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.reveal-armed .reveal-item.reveal-pending{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{animation:none;transition:none;scroll-behavior:auto}.reveal-armed .reveal-item.reveal-pending{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .choice-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .gcc-lens-grid,.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .framework-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .framework-item{border-bottom-width:0}
  .framework-grid .framework-item:nth-last-child(-n+3){border-bottom-width:1px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
}
@media (max-width:1179px){
  :root{--hdr:68px}
  .nav-links,.nav-cta{display:none}
  .mobile-menu-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
  .mobile-menu{display:block;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:max-height .3s}
  .mobile-menu.open{max-height:80vh;overflow-y:auto}
  .mobile-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:12px var(--gut) 24px}
  .mobile-links a{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);font:500 12px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none}
  .mobile-menu-identity{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding:10px 0 16px;color:var(--mute);font:500 10px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
  .mobile-links .mobile-menu-cta{margin-top:16px;border:1px solid var(--gold);text-align:center;color:var(--gold-hi)}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .workforce-preview-layout,.about,.newsletter-shell,.cta-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}
      .hero-meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .hero-meta>span:nth-child(odd){padding-left:0;border-left:0}
  .hero-meta>span:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:16px}
  .hero-copy>h1{max-width:none}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  :root{--sec:64px}
  .path-grid,.engage-grid,.choice-grid,.gcc-lens-grid,.fit-grid,.voice-grid,.facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fact+.fact{padding-left:0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:16px}
  .framework-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .actions .btn,.engage-card .btn,.cta-choice-stack .btn,.workforce-preview-intro .btn{width:100%}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .consultation-link{display:none}
  .mobile-action{position:fixed;inset:auto 0 0;z-index:40;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:10px var(--gut) calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));background:rgba(2,9,10,.95);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .mobile-action span{font-size:11px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--mute);max-width:58%}
  .mobile-action a{padding:12px 16px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);font:600 11px var(--sans);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}
  body{padding-bottom:64px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .outcome-band{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* spacing previously set inline */
.pov-close{margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,48px)}
.decision-framework-line+.section-note{margin-top:20px}
.engage-grid+*,.choice-grid+*,.path-grid+*{margin-top:28px}

/* round-2 fixes */
.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.newsletter-stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.newsletter-stat strong{font:500 1.15rem var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}
.newsletter-stat span{font:500 10.5px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.footer-signature{width:min(100% - 2*var(--gut),var(--max));margin:0 auto 28px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 24px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);font:italic 500 1.1rem var(--serif);color:var(--gold-hi)}
.footer-signature span{font:500 10.5px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-style:normal;color:var(--mute)}
.copyright{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 24px;justify-content:space-between}
@media (max-width:760px){.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
h2+p,h3+p,.cta-title+p{margin-top:14px}
.cta-box .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.dialog form,.form-single{display:grid;gap:16px}
.form-grid{margin-bottom:0}


.about-caption{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;padding:14px 18px;background:rgba(2,9,10,.92);border:1px solid rgba(156,122,60,.4);border-left:0;border-bottom:0}

/* How it works */
.how-steps{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(14px,1.8vw,24px);margin:0 0 clamp(28px,3vw,40px);padding:0;counter-reset:none}
.how-steps li{padding:var(--pad) 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.how-steps h3{margin-top:10px;font-size:1.3rem}
.how-steps p{margin-top:10px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
@media (max-width:760px){.how-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.how-steps li{padding-top:20px}}

/* Hero ornament: faint lattice, right side only */
.hero{overflow:hidden}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:48%;background:url(../images/ae-lattice.svg) 0 0/120px 120px;opacity:.09;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to left,#000 5%,transparent 85%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to left,#000 5%,transparent 85%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:1}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero::after{width:100%;opacity:.05;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000,transparent 70%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000,transparent 70%)}}

/* ---------- Inner pages ---------- */
.about-principal-line,.path-lead{max-width:62ch;margin-top:18px;color:var(--text)}
.audience-general,.audience-questions{max-width:62ch}
.framework-consistency-note{max-width:62ch;margin-top:28px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
.signal-list{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:24px}
.signal-list>*{padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.cta-copy{max-width:56ch}
.field-inline{display:grid;gap:8px}
.mobile-menu-brand{color:var(--ivory)}
.footer-brand-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}

/* signal list (Method) */
.signal-list>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(110px,150px) 1fr;gap:16px;align-items:baseline}
.signal-list>div>span{font:500 11px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.signal-list>div>strong{font:500 1.05rem/1.5 var(--sans);color:var(--ivory)}
@media (max-width:560px){.signal-list>div{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}}

/* Page heroes (Organisations, Executives) */
.advisory-page-hero{width:min(100% - 2*var(--gut),var(--max));margin-inline:auto}
.advisory-page-hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:28px}
.advisory-page-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(32px,6vw,96px);align-items:end}
.advisory-page-hero-heading h1{font-size:clamp(2.875rem,3.7vw,3.375rem);line-height:1.04;max-width:16ch}
.advisory-page-hero-copy .section-intro{margin-top:0}
.org-hero-actions{margin-top:28px}
@media (max-width:900px){.advisory-page-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}}

/* Lists inside offer cards */
.decision-list{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:18px;width:100%}
.decision-list li{padding:10px 0 10px 18px;position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:.93rem;color:var(--text)}
.decision-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.15em;width:8px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.decision-list li strong{color:var(--ivory)}
.decision-list.offer-facts li{padding-left:0}
.decision-list.offer-facts li::before{display:none}
.decision-list.offer-facts li strong{display:block;font:500 11px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:500}
.choice-card.is-featured{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.55);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(15,58,44,.55),rgba(6,20,19,.95))}
.flagship-ribbon{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;padding:6px 14px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);font:600 10px/1.4 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.choice-card>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;width:100%}
.decision-level-lead{margin:8px auto 0;max-width:62ch;text-align:center;color:var(--mute)}
.decision-scope-line{text-align:center;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
.executive-scope-note{max-width:70ch;margin:24px auto 0;padding:18px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--mute);font-size:.92rem}
.executive-scope-note strong,.advisory-clarification strong{color:var(--ivory);font-weight:500}
.advisory-clarification{max-width:860px;margin:30px auto 0;padding:22px 24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);text-align:center;color:var(--ivory-55);font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.75}
.commercial-ladder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.commercial-ladder>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;padding:var(--pad)}
.commercial-ladder>div+div{border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.commercial-ladder span{font:500 11px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.commercial-ladder strong{font:500 1.35rem/1.2 var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}
.commercial-ladder small{font:500 1rem var(--sans);color:var(--gold-hi)}
@media (max-width:760px){.commercial-ladder{grid-template-columns:1fr}.commercial-ladder>div+div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}}
.step-pricing-note{margin-top:14px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.88rem}
.audience-general,.audience-questions{max-width:none}

/* Diagnostic (Organisations) */
.diagnostic-detail{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-2),var(--ink))}
.diagnostic-topline{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px 24px;align-items:center;padding-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.diagnostic-topline .eyebrow{margin:0}
.diagnostic-scope-mark{font:500 10.5px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.diagnostic-heading-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,6vw,96px);padding:clamp(36px,5vw,64px) 0;align-items:end}
.diagnostic-heading{font-size:clamp(2rem,2.8vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.04}
.diagnostic-heading-copy p+p{margin-top:14px;color:var(--mute)}
.diagnostic-content-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);padding-top:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.diagnostic-content-block ul{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:14px}
.diagnostic-content-block li{padding:9px 0 9px 18px;position:relative;font-size:.94rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.diagnostic-content-block li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.1em;width:8px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.diagnostic-content-block h3{margin-top:8px}
.diagnostic-content-block p{margin-top:12px;font-size:.95rem}
.diagnostic-index{display:block}
.diagnostic-principle{margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font:italic 500 1.2rem/1.45 var(--serif);color:var(--gold-hi)}
.diagnostic-scope-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:clamp(24px,5vw,72px);margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);padding:var(--pad);border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(15,58,44,.4),rgba(2,9,10,.9))}
.diagnostic-scope-copy p{font-size:.94rem}
.diagnostic-scope-copy p+p{margin-top:12px}
.diagnostic-scope-copy strong{color:var(--ivory)}
.diagnostic-cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px 32px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.diagnostic-cta-row p{margin-top:6px;color:var(--mute);max-width:52ch}
.diagnostic-cta-row .eyebrow{margin:0}
@media (max-width:900px){.diagnostic-heading-grid,.diagnostic-scope-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}.diagnostic-content-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.diagnostic-cta-row .btn{width:100%}}
.commercial-start{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:clamp(24px,5vw,72px);margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);padding-top:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.commercial-start-heading h3{margin-top:4px}
.commercial-start-heading p{margin-top:12px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
.commercial-start-steps{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;margin:0;padding:0}
.commercial-start-steps li{padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.commercial-start-steps strong{display:block;margin-top:8px;font:500 1.15rem/1.25 var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}
.commercial-start-steps p{margin-top:8px;color:var(--mute);font-size:.9rem}
.commercial-step-number{font:500 11px/1.5 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold)}
@media (max-width:900px){.commercial-start{grid-template-columns:1fr}.commercial-start-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* 5-day process */
.execution .section-title{max-width:20ch}
.process-subnote{margin-top:14px;max-width:62ch;color:var(--mute);font-size:.95rem}
.execution-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,48px);align-items:start}
.execution-roadmap{display:grid;gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.execution-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;gap:4px 20px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.execution-item>span{grid-row:1/span 2;font:500 11px/1.8 var(--mono);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.execution-item h3{font-size:1.25rem}
.execution-item p{color:var(--mute);font-size:.94rem}
.execution-output{padding:var(--pad);border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(15,58,44,.45),rgba(6,20,19,.95))}
.execution-output ul{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:14px}
.execution-output li{padding:10px 0 10px 18px;position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:.94rem}
.execution-output li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:1.2em;width:8px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
@media (max-width:900px){.execution-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.execution-item{grid-template-columns:1fr}.execution-item>span{grid-row:auto}}
.outcome-text{margin-top:6px;color:var(--text)}
.outcome-text strong{color:var(--ivory)}
.cta-copy{max-width:56ch}
.section-title{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ivory)}

/* column modifiers (replace inline grid styles) */
.cols-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
@media (max-width:1100px){.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:900px){.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:760px){.cols-2,.cols-3,.cols-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Privacy / legal page */
.legal header{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto;z-index:50;background:rgba(2,9,10,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.legal header .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--hdr)}
.legal .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;text-decoration:none;font:600 .8rem/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ivory)}
.legal .brand img{width:40px;height:40px;object-fit:cover}
.legal main{padding:calc(var(--hdr) + clamp(48px,7vw,96px)) 0 var(--sec)}
.legal main .wrap{max-width:780px}
.legal h1{margin-bottom:12px}
.legal h2{margin-top:44px;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,1.9rem)}
.legal p,.legal ul{margin-top:14px}
.legal ul{list-style:disc;padding-left:22px}
.legal li{margin-top:6px}
.legal .updated{color:var(--mute);font:500 11px var(--mono);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.legal a{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.legal .notice{margin-top:44px;padding:20px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--mute);font-size:.9rem}
.legal footer{padding:32px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--mute);font-size:.9rem}

/* Touch targets and minimum text size */
.btn-link,.fallback,.nav-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px}
.btn-link{margin-top:0}
.fallback-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 20px}
.ae-header-sub,.mobile-menu-brand,.mobile-menu-sub,.flagship-ribbon,.footer-sub{font-size:11px}
.form-meta-row{display:grid;gap:16px;font-size:inherit;color:inherit}
.form-meta-row+*{margin-top:16px}
.field label,label{line-height:1.5}

/* ---------- Final refinement: audience balance, mobile safety and reading rhythm ---------- */
.hero-route-primary,
.hero-route-secondary{min-width: min(100%, 260px)}
.path-grid .path-card{height:100%}
.path-grid .path-card .btn{margin-top:auto}
.path-grid .path-card .path-lead{max-width:48ch}

@media (max-width:760px){
  h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.375rem);line-height:1.06}
  h2{font-size:clamp(1.625rem,7.2vw,2rem);line-height:1.08}
  h3{font-size:clamp(1.1875rem,5.6vw,1.375rem);line-height:1.2}
  .hero-copy>h1{font-size:clamp(2.25rem,9.2vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.05;max-width:11.5ch}
  .hero-lead{margin-top:22px;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.5}
  .hero-support{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.65}
  .advisory-page-hero-heading h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,8.6vw,2.375rem);line-height:1.06;max-width:16ch}
  .diagnostic-heading{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,7vw,2rem);line-height:1.06}
  body{padding-bottom:0}
  body.mobile-action-visible{padding-bottom:calc(64px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
  .mobile-action{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .22s ease,transform .22s ease,visibility .22s ease}
  body:not(.mobile-action-visible) .mobile-action{display:flex}
  body.mobile-action-visible .mobile-action{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0)}
  .hero-route-primary,.hero-route-secondary{width:100%;min-width:0}
  .hero-meta{margin-top:36px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .mobile-action{transition:none}
}



/* ---------- Signature GCC landmark art: transparent, aligned, and non-disruptive ---------- */
.hero--landmarks {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--hdr) + clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 76px));
  padding-bottom: clamp(54px, 6vw, 82px);
}
.hero--landmarks::after {
  opacity: .025;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, #000 0%, transparent 92%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, #000 0%, transparent 92%);
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100% - 2 * var(--gut), var(--max));
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.38fr) minmax(270px, .72fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 38px);
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  margin-inline: 0;
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy > h1 {
  max-width: 11.8ch;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.1vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.025;
  letter-spacing: -.026em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-lead { max-width: 34em; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-support { max-width: 49ch; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions { gap: 10px 12px; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions .btn { min-width: 0; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta {
  max-width: 100%;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  column-gap: 0;
  row-gap: 0;
  margin-top: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px);
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span:nth-child(odd) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: clamp(440px, 48vw, 610px);
  justify-self: end;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: transparent;
}
/* The image's background is transparently keyed, so the site's own gradient remains continuous. */
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork::after { display: none; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: .94;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: saturate(.82) contrast(1.08);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.38) 20%, #000 43%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.38) 20%, #000 43%);
}
@media (min-width: 761px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero--landmarks { padding-top: calc(var(--hdr) + 38px); }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(205px, .7fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy > h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 4.05vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-lead { font-size: 1.08rem; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork { height: clamp(380px, 52vw, 500px); }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img { opacity: .84; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span { font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .06em; }
}
@media (min-width: 761px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Narrow tablets keep a calm single-column hero; the illustration stays in the background layer. */
  .hero--landmarks .hero-inner { display: block; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork {
    position: absolute;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: -30px;
    width: 34vw;
    height: 360px;
    opacity: .34;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy > h1 {
    max-width: 13ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.3vw, 3.2rem);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero--landmarks { padding-top: calc(var(--hdr) + 56px); padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-inner { display: block; isolation: isolate; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy { z-index: 2; }
  /* Mobile: align the tower crowns beside the H1 while preserving the copy and CTA flow. */
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    right: -8px;
    top: 8px;
    bottom: auto;
    width: min(62vw, 252px);
    max-width: none;
    height: clamp(330px, 94vw, 380px);
    margin: 0;
    opacity: .35;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img {
    opacity: .92;
    object-position: 58% center;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 23%, #000 56%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 23%, #000 56%);
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy > h1 {
    max-width: 11.5ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 9.2vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* Extra-small phones: shift the artwork slightly beyond the text edge to keep the title clear. */
@media (max-width: 350px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork {
    right: -40px;
    width: min(58vw, 186px);
    height: clamp(285px, 92vw, 310px);
    opacity: .30;
  }
}


/* ---------- Hero signature motion: the full stop becomes the GCC falcon ---------- */
.hero-signal-period {
  display: inline-block;
  transform-origin: 50% 70%;
  transition: opacity 900ms ease, transform 900ms cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(178,151,102,.2);
}
.hero-signal-period.is-departing {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.2);
  transition-duration: 180ms, 260ms;
}
.hero-flight-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: visible;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-falcon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: 0 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.38)) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(156,122,60,.075));
}
.hero-falcon__svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: -90px;
  top: -104px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 168px;
  overflow: visible;
}
@media print { .hero-flight-layer { display: none; } }


/* ================= Layout system v3: one grid, one rhythm, desktop and mobile ================= */

/* header: single-line labels, never wrapped */
.nav-inner{gap:clamp(16px,2vw,32px)}
.nav-links{gap:clamp(18px,2vw,30px);white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links a,.nav-cta,.ae-header-sub,.ae-header-company{white-space:nowrap;line-height:1.2}
.ae-header-brand{flex:none}
.nav-cta{flex:none;padding:0 20px}
.mobile-menu-btn{line-height:1.2}
@media (max-width:420px){.ae-header-sub{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.1em}}

/* section heads: eyebrow > title > intro, always the same distance to the content */
.eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.section-title,.section-head h2{max-width:30ch;text-wrap:balance}
.section-sub,.section-intro{max-width:60ch;margin-top:16px}
.section-head{margin-bottom:var(--head-gap)}
.wrap>.section-sub+*,.wrap>.section-title+.gcc-lens-grid,.wrap>.section-title+.proof-grid,.wrap>.section-title+.fit-grid,.wrap>.section-title+.newsletter-shell,.wrap>.eyebrow+.newsletter-shell{margin-top:var(--head-gap)}
.wrap>.eyebrow+.newsletter-shell{margin-top:0}
.gcc-lens-close,.wrap>.actions{margin-top:clamp(24px,3vw,36px)}
.wrap>.actions{margin-top:28px}
.framework-grid{margin-top:var(--head-gap)}

/* evidence: labelled groups with equal spacing */
.proof-grid{gap:clamp(16px,2vw,24px)}
.proof .wrap>.eyebrow:not(:first-child){margin-top:var(--block-gap);margin-bottom:20px}
.proof .voice-grid{margin-top:0;gap:clamp(16px,2vw,24px)}
.proof-card,.voice-card{align-items:stretch}
.voice-meta{align-items:center}
.voice-focus{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--mute)}
.voice-photo,.voice-client-photo{flex:none}

/* two-column blocks share the same top edge and gutter */
.fit-grid{margin-top:var(--head-gap)}
.fit-grid .fit-card{align-items:stretch}
.how-steps+.engage-grid{margin-top:0}
.engage-card .btn,.path-card .btn{align-self:flex-start}
.path-card .btn-link{margin-top:2px}
.path-card h4{font:600 .98rem/1.4 var(--sans);color:var(--ivory);margin-top:6px}

/* principal block */
.about{align-items:start}
.about-copy .eyebrow{margin-top:0}
.facts{align-items:start}
.fact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.fact strong{line-height:1.15;min-height:2.3em;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}

/* newsletter + closing cards */
.newsletter-shell{align-items:center}
.newsletter-meta{align-content:start}
.capability-note .wrap{max-width:var(--max)}
.cta-choice-stack .btn{width:100%}
.cta-box{align-items:center}
.cta-selective{margin-top:0}

/* footer */
.footer-grid{align-items:start}
.footer-signature,.copyright{align-items:center}

/* ---------------- Hero: stable two-column stage ---------------- */
.hero--landmarks .eyebrow span{white-space:nowrap}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:none;font-size:clamp(2.9rem,4vw,3.9rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.028em;text-wrap:balance}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1 em{display:block}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:none}
.hero--landmarks .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(280px,.7fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);align-items:center}
.hero--landmarks .hero-lead{max-width:34em;margin-top:24px;font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.35vw,1.3rem)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-support{max-width:54ch;margin-top:14px}
.hero--landmarks .actions{margin-top:28px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta{max-width:620px;margin-top:32px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span{padding-right:12px;white-space:normal}
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:1100px){.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,5vw,3.3rem)}}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 12px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em}
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow span{display:block;flex-basis:100%;padding-left:40px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:10.5ch;font-size:clamp(2.35rem,10vw,2.75rem)}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{opacity:.5}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span{font-size:10px}
}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:12ch}}
@media (max-width:1100px) and (min-width:761px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .proof .wrap>.eyebrow:not(:first-child){margin-top:48px}
  .section-title,.section-head h2{max-width:none}
  .fact strong{min-height:0}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;row-gap:32px}
  .footer-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:1/-1}
}

.newsletter-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.newsletter-main{display:grid;gap:14px;max-width:none}
.newsletter-main>p{max-width:62ch}
.newsletter-meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 28px;margin:10px 0 6px}
.newsletter-main>.btn{justify-self:start;margin-top:8px}
@media (max-width:760px){.newsletter-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:900px){
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{top:12px;bottom:auto;right:0;width:36vw;height:380px;opacity:.7}
}


/* ---------- Hero refinement: one clear focal point, one primary action, restrained gold ----------
   1. The supporting paragraph was removed from the hero (it repeats the first line of the section below).
   2. Headline stays the focal point (kept at its full column width on one line); the lead paragraph is quieter and smaller.
   3. Primary button solid gold; secondary button an outline.
   4. Gold is kept for the italic line, the primary button, the eyebrow rule and the lit tower edges.
   8. Small supporting text is lifted for legibility on dark backgrounds, especially on phones. */
.hero--landmarks .hero-lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.18rem); color: var(--text); margin-top: 22px; }
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary,
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold {
  background: transparent; color: var(--gold-hi); border-color: rgba(156,122,60,.7);
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary:hover,
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold:hover { background: rgba(156,122,60,.12); color: var(--ivory); border-color: var(--gold-hi); }
.hero--landmarks .eyebrow { color: rgba(243,238,228,.74); }
.hero--landmarks .scarcity-line { color: rgba(243,238,228,.74); }
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta { border-top-color: rgba(243,238,228,.12); }
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span { color: rgba(243,238,228,.76); }
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span + span { border-left-color: rgba(243,238,228,.12); }
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span:nth-child(n+3) { border-top-color: rgba(243,238,228,.12); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta > span { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .07em; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
}

/* ---------- Hero elite pass: no dead space under the header, copy and art share one top line ---------- */
.hero--landmarks{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + clamp(44px,4.6vw,68px));padding-bottom:clamp(44px,4.4vw,64px)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-inner{align-items:start}
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{align-self:start;margin-top:0;height:clamp(360px,30vw,430px);max-width:420px}
.hero--landmarks .eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:none}
.hero--landmarks .actions{margin-top:30px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));max-width:100%;margin-top:40px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span,.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(odd){padding:16px 14px 0 16px;border-left:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.12);margin:0}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:first-child{padding-left:0;border-left:0}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(n+3){border-top:0}
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:900px){.hero--landmarks{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 40px)}}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero--landmarks{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 34px);padding-bottom:48px}
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:32px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span,.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(odd),.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:first-child{padding:12px 0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.12);font-size:10.5px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:first-child{border-top:0}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta{border-top:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.12)}
}

/* ---------- Elite pass 2: one clear action, quiet secondary, calmer mobile ---------- */
.navbar{transition:background .25s ease}
.nav-inner{transition:min-height .25s ease}
.navbar.is-scrolled .nav-inner{min-height:60px}
.navbar.is-scrolled{background:rgba(2,9,10,.94)}
.ae-header-logo{transition:width .25s ease,height .25s ease}
.navbar.is-scrolled .ae-header-logo{width:34px;height:34px}
.nav-cta{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold)}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-hi)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-primary{min-width:0}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary,.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold{border-color:transparent;background:transparent;color:var(--gold-hi);min-width:0;padding-inline:20px;box-shadow:none}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary:hover,.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold:hover{background:transparent;border-color:transparent;color:var(--ivory)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary span{display:inline-block;transition:transform .2s ease}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta{grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr) auto}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span{padding-right:28px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:last-child{padding-right:0}
@media (min-width:1180px){.nav-links{gap:34px}}
@media (max-width:1179px){
  .mobile-menu{display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;height:calc(100vh - var(--hdr));height:calc(100dvh - var(--hdr));max-height:none;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#041412,var(--ink));border-bottom:0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .25s ease,visibility .25s}
  .mobile-menu.open{max-height:none;overflow-y:auto;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
  .mobile-links{flex:1;padding:28px var(--gut) calc(28px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
  .mobile-menu-identity{padding:0 0 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .mobile-links a:not(.mobile-menu-cta){padding:20px 0;font:500 clamp(1.7rem,7.5vw,2.1rem)/1.1 var(--serif);letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:none;color:var(--ivory);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
  .mobile-links .mobile-menu-cta{margin-top:auto;padding:18px 0;background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);font:600 12px var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{top:4px;width:min(50vw,200px);height:250px;opacity:.28}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:12ch}
  .hero--landmarks .actions{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:4px;margin-top:28px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary,.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold{justify-content:center;min-height:48px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span,.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:last-child{padding:12px 0}
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions .btn span{margin-left:8px}

/* =====================================================================
   AE HR | PRECISION VISUAL & ALIGNMENT FINISH | 20 OCTOBER 2026
   Presentation-only refinement. Existing copy, page order, service scope,
   pricing, destinations, forms and artwork are intentionally preserved.
   ===================================================================== */
html{scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 22px)}
body{line-height:1.72}
.wrap,.footer-signature{width:min(calc(100% - var(--gut) - var(--gut)),var(--max));margin-inline:auto}
section{scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 14px)}
section+section{border-top:1px solid transparent;border-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(156,122,60,.26) 50%,transparent) 1}

/* A consistent editorial hierarchy: small label, controlled heading width, readable measure. */
.eyebrow{gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px;line-height:1.55}
.section-head{max-width:810px;margin-bottom:var(--head-gap)}
.section-title,.section-head h2{max-width:27ch;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.45vw,3.05rem);line-height:1.075;letter-spacing:-.018em;text-wrap:balance}
.section-sub,.section-intro{max-width:62ch;margin-top:17px;font-size:clamp(.98rem,1.1vw,1.06rem);line-height:1.76}
.section-note,.fee-note,.gcc-lens-close,.framework-consistency-note{max-width:64ch;line-height:1.76}
h3{line-height:1.2;text-wrap:balance}
p{ text-wrap:pretty }

/* The homepage hero: quieter proportions, crisp alignment and art held in its own space. */
.hero--landmarks{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + clamp(42px,4.1vw,62px));padding-bottom:clamp(48px,5.2vw,70px)}
.hero--landmarks::after{opacity:.022;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to left,#000 0%,transparent 90%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to left,#000 0%,transparent 90%)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(calc(100% - var(--gut) - var(--gut)),var(--max));margin-inline:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(270px,.76fr);gap:clamp(28px,3.7vw,54px);align-items:center}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;min-width:0;margin:0}
.hero--landmarks .eyebrow{margin-bottom:clamp(18px,2vw,24px);color:rgba(243,238,228,.78)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:100%;font-size:clamp(2.65rem,3.65vw,3.45rem);line-height:1.045;letter-spacing:-.028em;text-wrap:balance;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal}
.hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1 em{display:block}
.hero--landmarks .hero-lead{max-width:37ch;margin-top:22px;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.15vw,1.16rem);line-height:1.68;color:var(--text)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px 16px;margin-top:27px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions .btn{min-height:52px;padding-inline:22px;white-space:normal}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-primary{min-width:190px}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary,.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold{min-width:0;padding-inline:14px;border-color:transparent;background:transparent;color:var(--gold-hi);box-shadow:none}
.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary:hover,.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold:hover{transform:none;background:transparent;color:var(--ivory);border-color:transparent}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;max-width:100%;margin-top:clamp(30px,3.2vw,40px);border-top:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.13)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span,.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(odd){min-width:0;margin:0;padding:14px 12px 0 14px;border-left:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.12);border-top:0;font-size:10px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:.075em;overflow-wrap:normal}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:first-child{padding-left:0;border-left:0}
.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:last-child{padding-right:0}
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{position:relative;z-index:0;display:block;width:100%;max-width:410px;height:clamp(360px,31vw,430px);justify-self:end;align-self:center;margin:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;background:transparent;opacity:1}
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:center;opacity:.93;mix-blend-mode:screen;filter:brightness(1.2) saturate(.78) contrast(1.09);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.24) 17%,rgba(0,0,0,.82) 42%,#000 70%,rgba(0,0,0,.72) 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.24) 17%,rgba(0,0,0,.82) 42%,#000 70%,rgba(0,0,0,.72) 100%)}
.hero--landmarks .hero-flight-layer{z-index:4}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1100px){
  .hero--landmarks{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 38px)}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(220px,.7fr);gap:22px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{font-size:clamp(2.45rem,4vw,3rem);line-height:1.055}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{height:clamp(350px,42vw,410px)}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span{font-size:9.5px;padding-right:8px}
}
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:900px){
  .hero--landmarks{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 38px);padding-bottom:58px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-inner{display:block;isolation:isolate}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy{max-width:100%}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:12.5ch;font-size:clamp(2.75rem,5.2vw,3.15rem)}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{position:absolute;right:-8px;bottom:-20px;top:auto;width:min(36vw,310px);height:340px;opacity:.25}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta{max-width:720px}
}

/* Surface treatment is restrained and repeated: no loud shadows or competing gold panels. */
.path-grid,.choice-grid,.engage-grid,.gcc-lens-grid,.proof-grid,.voice-grid,.fit-grid,.framework-grid,.cols-2,.cols-3,.cols-4{min-width:0;align-items:stretch}
.path-card,.choice-card,.engage-card,.gcc-lens-card,.proof-card,.voice-card,.fit-card,.framework-item{min-width:0;border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.2);background:linear-gradient(148deg,rgba(13,43,35,.24),rgba(255,255,255,.012) 56%,rgba(255,255,255,0));box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(243,238,228,.018);transition:border-color .22s ease,background-color .22s ease}
.path-card,.choice-card,.engage-card,.gcc-lens-card,.proof-card,.voice-card,.fit-card{height:100%}
.path-card h3,.choice-card h3,.engage-card h3,.gcc-lens-card h3,.proof-card h3,.voice-card h3,.fit-card h3{line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-.012em}
.path-card p,.choice-card p,.engage-card p,.gcc-lens-card p,.proof-card p,.fit-card p{line-height:1.72}
.path-card li,.choice-card li,.fit-card li,.decision-list li{line-height:1.62}
.path-card .btn{margin-top:auto}
.path-card .btn-link{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:0;padding-top:10px}
.choice-card>div{min-width:0;height:100%}
.choice-card>div .btn-link{margin-top:auto}
.framework-item{padding:clamp(20px,2vw,26px) clamp(16px,1.8vw,22px)}
.gcc-lens-card .gcc-lens-code{margin-bottom:2px}
.proof-card,.voice-card{line-height:1.72}

/* Keep the inner-page opening compositions aligned to one baseline and one reading width. */
.advisory-page-hero-grid{align-items:center;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,72px)}
.advisory-page-hero-heading h1{max-width:21ch;font-size:clamp(2.65rem,3.6vw,3.25rem);line-height:1.045;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.advisory-page-hero-copy{min-width:0;max-width:62ch}
.advisory-page-hero-copy .section-intro{line-height:1.76}
.org-hero-actions{gap:12px 14px;margin-top:26px}
.about{align-items:start;gap:clamp(36px,6.2vw,84px)}
.about-copy{min-width:0;max-width:65ch}
.about-copy p{line-height:1.78}
.about-photo-frame{width:100%}
.facts{align-items:stretch}
.fact{min-width:0}
.fact strong{line-height:1.12}
.newsletter-shell{gap:clamp(28px,4.2vw,54px);padding:clamp(24px,3vw,36px);border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.24);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(10,45,37,.25),rgba(2,9,10,.42) 70%)}
.newsletter-main{min-width:0}
.cta-box{gap:clamp(26px,4.5vw,58px);border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.32);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(10,45,37,.2),rgba(2,9,10,.62))}
.cta-copy{min-width:0}
.footer-grid{align-items:start;gap:clamp(24px,3.5vw,46px)}
.footer-brand-lockup{align-items:center}
.copyright{line-height:1.7}

/* Smaller screens: reserve a clean side pocket for the illustration and keep proof readable. */
@media (max-width:760px){
  :root{--sec:64px;--pad:clamp(20px,5.2vw,26px);--head-gap:30px;--gut:clamp(20px,5.4vw,28px)}
  section:not(.hero){padding-block:var(--sec)}
  .section-title,.section-head h2{max-width:100%;font-size:clamp(1.95rem,7.4vw,2.45rem);line-height:1.09}
  .section-sub,.section-intro{margin-top:14px;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.72}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:32px}
  .hero--landmarks{padding-top:calc(var(--hdr) + 34px);padding-bottom:46px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-inner{display:block;isolation:isolate}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:100%}
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow{max-width:100%;gap:9px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:10px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:.105em}
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow::before{width:20px;margin-top:.75em}
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow span{display:block;white-space:normal}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:11.8ch;font-size:clamp(2.05rem,8.6vw,2.38rem);line-height:1.075;letter-spacing:-.026em;text-wrap:balance}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-lead{max-width:36ch;margin-top:20px;font-size:clamp(1.03rem,4.6vw,1.14rem);line-height:1.65}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);align-items:stretch;width:min(100%,420px);margin-top:22px;gap:8px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions .btn{width:100%;min-height:50px;padding:12px 16px;font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.1em;text-align:center}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-route-primary{min-width:0}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary,.hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.btn-gold{justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding-inline:16px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{position:absolute;z-index:0;top:8px;right:-6px;bottom:auto;width:min(55vw,218px);max-width:none;height:clamp(290px,80vw,340px);margin:0;opacity:.36}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img{object-position:58% center;opacity:.98;filter:brightness(1.28) saturate(.76) contrast(1.1);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.16) 18%,rgba(0,0,0,.68) 46%,#000 75%,rgba(0,0,0,.65) 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.16) 18%,rgba(0,0,0,.68) 46%,#000 75%,rgba(0,0,0,.65) 100%)}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));max-width:520px;margin-top:28px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span,.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(odd),.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:first-child{min-width:0;margin:0;padding:12px 10px 0 0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.12);font-size:10px;line-height:1.55;letter-spacing:.065em}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(even){padding-left:12px;border-left:1px solid rgba(243,238,228,.12)}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:first-child,.hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(2){border-top:0}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(3){grid-column:1/-1;padding-left:0;border-left:0}
  .path-grid,.engage-grid,.choice-grid,.gcc-lens-grid,.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .path-card,.choice-card,.engage-card,.gcc-lens-card,.fit-card{padding:var(--pad)}
  .advisory-page-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start;gap:24px}
  .advisory-page-hero-heading h1{max-width:15ch;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,8vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.07}
  .org-hero-actions{margin-top:22px}
  .about{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .about-photo-frame{max-width:420px}
  .facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0}
  .fact+.fact{padding-left:14px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);border-top:0;margin-top:0}
  .fact:nth-child(odd){padding-left:0;border-left:0}
  .fact:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:14px;margin-top:14px}
  .newsletter-shell{padding:var(--pad);gap:24px}
  .newsletter-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta-box{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:var(--pad);gap:24px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .footer-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:auto}
  .footer-signature{align-items:flex-start;gap:8px}
  body{padding-bottom:calc(74px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{right:-14px;width:min(55vw,190px);height:275px;opacity:.31}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:11.4ch;font-size:clamp(2rem,8.7vw,2.24rem);line-height:1.085}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span{font-size:9.6px;letter-spacing:.055em}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta>span:nth-child(2){padding-left:9px}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions .btn{font-size:10.1px;letter-spacing:.085em}
  .commercial-ladder{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .commercial-ladder>div+div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .diagnostic-heading-grid{gap:24px}
}
@media (max-width:350px){
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork{right:-30px;width:174px;height:255px;opacity:.28}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy>h1{max-width:11ch;font-size:1.96rem;letter-spacing:-.028em}
  .hero--landmarks .eyebrow{font-size:9.2px;letter-spacing:.08em}
}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .path-card:hover,.choice-card:hover,.engage-card:hover,.gcc-lens-card:hover,.fit-card:hover{border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.38);background-color:rgba(156,122,60,.018)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary span{transition:none}
  .hero--landmarks .hero-signal-period{transition:none}
}

/* Desktop navigation already carries the primary conversation CTA; remove the fixed duplicate that can cover live content. Tablet keeps the floating route because the full navigation CTA is collapsed there. */
@media (min-width:1180px){.consultation-link{display:none}}
@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:900px){.advisory-page-hero-heading h1{max-width:21ch}}


/* The Doha tower is independently re-composed within the artwork asset, so keep the illustration at its native proportions. */
.hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img {
  transform: none !important;
  transform-origin: center center;
}
.hero--landmarks .hero-falcon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.42)) drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(156,122,60,.10));
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img { transform: none !important; }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-falcon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.38)) drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(156,122,60,.08));
  }
}

/* No solid yellow/gold slab behind CORE EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT. Keep the featured cue
   typographic and architectural, with a thin champagne rule rather than a filled banner. */
.flagship-ribbon {
  position: relative !important;
  inset: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  padding: 0 0 10px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #b29766 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,122,60,.32) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  font: 600 10px/1.5 var(--mono, monospace) !important;
  letter-spacing: .16em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}
.choice-card.is-featured {
  border-color: rgba(156,122,60,.34) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(12,39,31,.38), rgba(255,255,255,.012) 58%, rgba(255,255,255,0)) !important;
}


/* Mobile editorial headline refinement — keep the wording and desktop composition intact. */
.hero--landmarks .hero-headline-opening,
.hero--landmarks .hero-headline-experience,
.hero--landmarks .hero-headline-interpretation {
  display: inline;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy > h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 18px 0;
    font-size: clamp(1.88rem, 8vw, 2.28rem);
    line-height: 1.035;
    letter-spacing: -.028em;
    text-align: left;
    text-wrap: initial;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-headline-opening,
  .hero--landmarks .hero-headline-experience,
  .hero--landmarks .hero-headline-interpretation {
    display: block;
    width: max-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-headline-opening {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-headline-experience {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-headline-interpretation {
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--gold-hi);
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-lead {
    max-width: 34ch;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    text-align: left;
    text-wrap: pretty;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-path-actions,
  .hero--landmarks .hero-meta {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 350px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-copy > h1 {
    font-size: 1.78rem;
    letter-spacing: -.035em;
  }
}


/* Mobile supporting-copy alignment and UAE tower visibility: reserve a clear right-side art pocket. */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-lead {
    width: min(26ch, calc(100% - 140px)) !important;
    max-width: min(26ch, calc(100% - 140px)) !important;
    margin: 22px 0 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 4.3vw, 1.08rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
    text-wrap: pretty;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork {
    top: 20px !important;
    right: -12px !important;
    width: min(59vw, 238px) !important;
    height: clamp(280px, 86vw, 340px) !important;
    opacity: .43 !important;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork img {
    object-position: 58% center !important;
    opacity: .98 !important;
    filter: brightness(1.30) saturate(.80) contrast(1.12) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 350px) {
  .hero--landmarks .hero-lead {
    width: calc(100% - 85px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100% - 85px) !important;
    font-size: .98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.58 !important;
  }
  .hero--landmarks .hero-artwork {
    top: 18px !important;
    right: -28px !important;
    width: min(60vw, 190px) !important;
    height: clamp(274px, 88vw, 300px) !important;
    opacity: .42 !important;
  }
}


/* AE HR | Falcon Guide — refined motion hierarchy | 21 Oct 2026 */
@media (max-width:760px) {
  /* The opening buttons stay neutral until the falcon physically lands. */
  body.ae-falcon-guided .hero--landmarks .hero-route-primary.falcon-route-pending,
  body.ae-falcon-guided .hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.falcon-route-pending {
    background:rgba(245,240,230,.018)!important;
    background-image:none!important;
    color:var(--ivory)!important;
    border:1px solid rgba(245,240,230,.30)!important;
    box-shadow:none!important;
    text-shadow:none!important;
  }
  body.ae-falcon-guided .hero--landmarks .hero-route-primary.falcon-route-lit,
  body.ae-falcon-guided .hero--landmarks .hero-route-secondary.falcon-route-lit {
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold))!important;
    background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold))!important;
    color:var(--ink)!important;
    border:1px solid transparent!important;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(178,151,102,.07),0 0 14px rgba(156,122,60,.085)!important;
  }
  body.ae-falcon-guided .ae-falcon-cta-pending.btn,
  body.ae-falcon-guided .ae-falcon-cta-neutral.btn {
    background:rgba(245,240,230,.018)!important;
    background-image:none!important;
    color:var(--ivory)!important;
    border:1px solid rgba(245,240,230,.30)!important;
    box-shadow:none!important;
    text-shadow:none!important;
    transition:background .34s ease,color .34s ease,border-color .34s ease,box-shadow .34s ease;
  }
  body.ae-falcon-guided .ae-falcon-cta-lit.btn {
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold))!important;
    background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold))!important;
    color:var(--ink)!important;
    border-color:transparent!important;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(178,151,102,.07),0 0 14px rgba(156,122,60,.085)!important;
  }
  body.ae-falcon-guided .ae-falcon-text-cta.ae-falcon-cta-pending,
  body.ae-falcon-guided .ae-falcon-text-cta.ae-falcon-cta-neutral {
    color:var(--mute)!important;
    border-bottom-color:transparent!important;
    text-shadow:none!important;
  }
  body.ae-falcon-guided .ae-falcon-text-cta.ae-falcon-cta-lit {
    color:var(--gold-hi)!important;
    border-bottom-color:rgba(178,151,102,.42)!important;
    text-shadow:0 0 9px rgba(156,122,60,.075);
  }
  .ae-falcon-journey-layer {
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:35; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .18s ease;
  }
  .ae-falcon-journey-layer.is-visible { opacity:1; }
  .ae-falcon-guide-bird {
    position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:0; height:0; opacity:0;
    transform-origin:0 0; pointer-events:none;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 1.5px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.40)) drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(156,122,60,.045));
    will-change:transform,opacity;
  }
  .ae-falcon-guide-bird .hero-falcon__svg {
    position:absolute; left:-90px; top:-104px; width:180px; height:168px; overflow:visible;
  }
  /* The signal field starts at launch. It is restrained enough to sit behind the editorial content. */
  .ae-falcon-current-field {
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:12; pointer-events:none; opacity:0;
    mix-blend-mode:screen;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 24%,rgba(91,200,184,.045),transparent 58%),
      linear-gradient(118deg,transparent 0 33%,rgba(91,200,184,.027) 34%,transparent 34.22% 67%,rgba(178,151,102,.03) 67.2%,transparent 67.5%),
      repeating-linear-gradient(118deg,transparent 0 158px,rgba(91,200,184,.018) 159px,transparent 160px 318px);
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 66% 45%,#000 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.58) 43%,transparent 83%);
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 66% 45%,#000 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.58) 43%,transparent 83%);
    transition:opacity 1s ease;
  }
  body.ae-falcon-current-live .ae-falcon-current-field { opacity:.25; }
  body.ae-falcon-current-flight .ae-falcon-current-field { opacity:.52; }
  .ae-falcon-landing-active,
  .ae-falcon-landing-pass { position:relative; }
  .ae-falcon-landing-active {
    border-color:rgba(156,122,60,.32)!important;
    box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(178,151,102,.055),0 0 15px rgba(72,190,173,.025)!important;
  }
  .ae-falcon-landing-active::after,
  .ae-falcon-landing-pass::after {
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(118deg,transparent 12%,rgba(86,198,183,.032) 36%,rgba(178,151,102,.045) 49%,transparent 70%);
    background-size:230% 100%; opacity:0;
    animation:aeFalconLandingSweep .82s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) 1 both;
  }
  .ae-falcon-landing-pass {
    box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(91,200,184,.022)!important;
  }
  .ae-falcon-landing-pass::after {
    background:linear-gradient(118deg,transparent 16%,rgba(86,198,183,.022) 40%,rgba(178,151,102,.027) 51%,transparent 70%);
    animation-duration:.64s;
  }
  .ae-falcon-stop-active:not(.gcc-lens-card):not(.path-card):not(.framework-item):not(.proof-card):not(.engage-card):not(.fit-card) {
    text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(156,122,60,.07);
  }
  @keyframes aeFalconLandingSweep {
    0% { background-position:100% 0; opacity:0; }
    22% { opacity:.55; }
    100% { background-position:0 0; opacity:0; }
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
  .ae-falcon-journey-layer,.ae-falcon-current-field { display:none!important; }
  .ae-falcon-landing-active::after,.ae-falcon-landing-pass::after { animation:none!important; }
}