/* =========================================
   Paul Bauer — The Bow Tie Commercial Advisor
   Color palette derived from brand materials
   ========================================= */

:root {
  --navy:      #1B2B4B;
  --navy-dark: #111D33;
  --gold:      #A87C2E;
  --gold-light:#B8883A;
  --white:     #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #E4E3E2;
  --bg:        #ECEBEA;
  --charcoal:  #2C2C2C;
  --gray:      #6B7280;
  --gray-light:#D8D4CB;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:  'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

/* ---- Reset ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--charcoal); background: var(--bg); line-height: 1.6; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--navy); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section--dark { background: var(--navy); }
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.section--off-white { background: var(--off-white); }
.section--bg { background: var(--bg); }
.gold-line {
  display: block; width: 56px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.gold-line--center { margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.section-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 3px; cursor: pointer; border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition); letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--white);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* =========================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================= */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(27, 43, 75, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,151,58,0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
}
.nav__logo { display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav__logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.nav__logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1;
}
.nav__logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px;
}
.nav__logo-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.nav__exp-logo {
  height: 22px; width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.nav__links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav__dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav__dropdown-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark); min-width: 220px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.nav__dropdown-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.nav__dropdown-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-left-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.nav__cta { margin-left: 16px; }
.nav__hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav__hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: all var(--transition); }

/* =========================================
   HERO
   ========================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 60%, #1e3a6e 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.04;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg, var(--gold) 0, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%
  );
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto; padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
}
/* =========================================
   HERO V2 — Card-inspired elegant layout
   ========================================= */
.hero2 {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg);
  padding-top: 72px; /* nav offset */
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero2__pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      -45deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 48px,
      rgba(196,151,58,0.07) 48px,
      rgba(196,151,58,0.07) 49px
    );
}
.hero2__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 72px - 96px);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Photo column */
.hero2__photo-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ECEBEA;
}
.hero2__photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  max-height: 720px;
  /* mix-blend-mode removed — photo bg matches page bg */
}

/* Content column */
.hero2__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 64px 56px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Bow tie */
.hero2__bowtie {
  width: 91px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero2__bowtie svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Gold rule */
.hero2__rule {
  width: 180px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 16px auto;
}

/* Name */
.hero2__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tagline */
.hero2__tagline {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

/* eXp Commercial affiliation */
.hero2__affiliation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 10px 0 0;
}
.hero2__affiliation-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
}
.hero2__exp-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(0);
}
.hero2__affiliation-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Service title */
.hero2__service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 20px 0 8px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Niches */
.hero2__niches {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 4 Pillars */
.hero2__pillars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27,43,75,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27,43,75,0.12);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.hero2__pillar {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero2__pillar svg {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  color: var(--navy); stroke: var(--navy);
}
.hero2__pillar span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero2__pillar-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(27,43,75,0.15);
}

/* Market line */
.hero2__markets {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Contact bar */
.hero2__contact-bar {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  background-image: url('../images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 60%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero2__contact-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.88);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero2__contact-bar-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero2__contact-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0;
}
.hero2__contact-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.hero2__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 22px 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.hero2__contact-item:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.hero2__contact-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero2__contact-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.hero2__consult-btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  min-height: 80px;
}
.hero2__consult-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

/* Hero2 responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero2__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero2__photo-col { max-height: 420px; }
  .hero2__photo { object-position: center 20%; }
  .hero2__content { padding: 48px 32px; }
  .hero2__contact-bar-inner { flex-direction: column; padding: 0; }
  .hero2__contact-items { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px 24px; gap: 12px; }
  .hero2__contact-divider { display: none; }
  .hero2__consult-btn { width: 100%; min-height: 60px; padding: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero2__name { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .hero2__pillars { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .hero2__pillar-divider { display: none; }
}

.hero__title { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero__title span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero__subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px; max-width: 520px;
}
.hero__location {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.hero__location::before { content: '📍'; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__photo-wrap {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
}
.hero__photo-bg {
  position: absolute; bottom: -40px; right: -20px; width: 340px; height: 420px;
  background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.12; border-radius: 4px;
}
.hero__photo {
  width: 380px; height: 460px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 4px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border: 3px solid rgba(196,151,58,0.3);
}
.hero__badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: -20px; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.3;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* =========================================
   TRUST BAR
   ========================================= */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--gold); padding: 20px 0;
}
.trust-bar__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
}
.trust-bar__item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.trust-bar__item svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* =========================================
   INTRO / WHO IS PAUL
   ========================================= */
.intro {
  padding: 0 0 96px;
  position: relative;
}
.intro__banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 55%;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* parallax — remove to revert */
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.intro__banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.25) 60%,
    rgba(236, 235, 234, 1) 100%
  );
}
.intro__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
}
.intro__exp-logo { width: 160px; margin-bottom: 32px; filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(16%) sepia(50%) saturate(700%) hue-rotate(195deg) brightness(70%); }
.intro__text p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.intro__text p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.intro__stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.intro__stat { text-align: center; }
.intro__stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
}
.intro__stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 4px; }

/* =========================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================= */
.services__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg); padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { background: var(--off-white); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-card__title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--navy); }
.service-card__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; }
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-top: 24px; transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__link { gap: 10px; }
.service-card--cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start;
}
.service-card--cta:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); }

/* =========================================
   WHY PAUL
   ========================================= */
.why__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; margin-top: 56px;
}
.why-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.why-item__icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.why-item__title { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--navy); }
.why-item__desc { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================= */
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 56px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  padding: 36px 32px; border-radius: 3px;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"'; position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 5rem; color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15; line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testimonial-card__text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.7; }
.testimonial-card__author { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--navy); }
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* =========================================
   MARKETS
   ========================================= */
.markets__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 56px;
}
.market-card {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 40px 32px;
  border-radius: 3px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.market-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.market-card__city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.market-card__state { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.market-card__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================= */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 60%;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* parallax — remove to revert */
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.85);
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-banner__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }

/* =========================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ========================================= */
.contact__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start;
}
.contact__info h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact__info p { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact__detail {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact__detail-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(196,151,58,0.1);
  border-radius: 3px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.contact__detail-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gray); }
.form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form__group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form__label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.form__input, .form__select, .form__textarea {
  padding: 12px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--charcoal); background: var(--off-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.form__input:focus, .form__select:focus, .form__textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
}
.form__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form__note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 4px; }

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================= */
.footer { background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 64px 0 32px; }
.footer__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px;
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
}
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
}
.footer__brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin: 6px 0 20px;
}
.footer__brand-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer__exp-logo { width: 100px; margin-top: 24px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.5; }
.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__col a {
  display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 48px auto 0; padding: 24px 24px 0;
}
.footer__bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 4px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }

/* =========================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ========================================= */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy));
  padding: 140px 0 80px; text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   TABLET (≤1024px)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 48px; }
  .hero__photo-wrap { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__photo { width: 300px; height: 360px; }
  .hero__eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__subtitle { margin: 0 auto 16px; }
  .hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
  .intro__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intro__specialties { padding: 36px 32px; }
  .intro__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .why__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* =========================================
   MOBILE (≤768px)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* General */
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }

  /* Nav */
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav__logo-divider, .nav__exp-logo { display: none; }

  /* Mobile nav open state */
  .nav__links--open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
    position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 16px 0 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav__links--open li { width: 100%; }
  .nav__links--open a { display: block; padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 1rem; width: 100%; }
  .nav__dropdown-menu { position: static; display: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); padding: 0; }
  .nav__cta--open {
    display: block; margin: 0 20px 16px;
    position: fixed; top: auto; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 998;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero2__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero2__photo-col { max-height: 320px; }
  .hero2__content { padding: 40px 24px; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .hero2__name { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero2__pillars { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
  .hero2__pillar-divider { display: none; }
  .hero2__affiliation { justify-content: center; }
  .hero2__contact-bar-inner { flex-direction: column; padding: 0; }
  .hero2__contact-items { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px 20px; gap: 12px; }
  .hero2__contact-divider { display: none; }
  .hero2__consult-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 16px 20px; }

  /* Intro banner */
  .intro__banner { height: 140px; background-attachment: scroll; }

  /* Services */
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Why Paul */
  .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Markets */
  .markets__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* CTA banner */
  .cta-banner { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .cta-banner__inner div[style*="display:flex"] { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-banner .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer__bottom { text-align: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .footer__social { justify-content: center; }

  /* Stats */
  .intro__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  /* Why Paul inner grid */
  .why__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  /* Intro specialties box */
  .intro__specialties { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* Long email overflow fix */
  .hero2__contact-item { word-break: break-all; }
  .footer__col a { word-break: break-all; }

  /* Mobile nav CTA button positioning fix */
  .nav__cta--open {
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(72px + var(--nav-menu-height, 0px));
    left: 0; right: 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Market cards min height */
  .market-card { min-height: 120px; }

  /* Parallax dividers */
  .parallax-divider { height: 130px; background-attachment: scroll; }
}

/* =========================================
   SMALL MOBILE (≤480px)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero2__name { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hero2__bowtie { width: 70px; }
  .service-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .intro__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .btn { padding: 13px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* =========================================
   PARALLAX DIVIDER
   ========================================= */
.parallax-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 55%;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.parallax-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.25) 50%,
    rgba(17, 29, 51, 0.55) 100%
  );
}

/* =========================================
   WHY PAUL — inner grid
   ========================================= */
.why__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* =========================================
   INTRO — specialties box
   ========================================= */
.intro__specialties {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 48px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* =========================================
   iOS PARALLAX FIX
   background-attachment: fixed doesn't work on iOS Safari
   ========================================= */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .intro__banner { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .cta-banner { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .parallax-divider { background-attachment: scroll; }
}
