/* ===== Upgrade prototypes (sandbox only, 26 Oct 2026) ===== */

/* U1. Cross-document view transitions: the header holds still, the page dissolves beneath it.
   Replaces the JS veil where supported (see upgrades.js). Reduced motion: no transition at all. */
@view-transition{navigation:auto}
.hdr{view-transition-name:hdr}
::view-transition-old(root){animation:u-out .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,1,1) both}
::view-transition-new(root){animation:u-in .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .08s both}
@keyframes u-out{to{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}}
@keyframes u-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){@view-transition{navigation:none}}

/* U2. Gold-leaf sheen: a single slow light pass across "Published fees." on arrival, like foil catching light */
.hero h1 em{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#b8925a 0%,#c9a46a 38%,#f6e3bd 48%,#c9a46a 58%,#a9824c 100%) 0 0/250% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  animation:u-foil 3.2s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.25,1) 1.1s both;padding-right:.06em}
@keyframes u-foil{from{background-position:100% 0}to{background-position:0 0}}
/* pointer-aware sheen on the fork cards and panels (fine pointers only) */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .fork-card,.fork-card:hover,.panel,.px-stage{background-image:radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx,-999px) var(--my,-999px),rgba(201,164,106,.13),transparent 60%)}
  .panel{background-color:var(--white)}
  .fork-card{position:relative}
  .fork-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;border:1px solid transparent;
    -webkit-mask:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx,-999px) var(--my,-999px),#000,transparent 70%);mask:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx,-999px) var(--my,-999px),#000,transparent 70%);
    border-color:rgba(201,164,106,.9)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero h1 em{animation:none;background-position:0 0}}

/* U3. Practice explorer: index on the left, a quiet 'reading room' panel on the right */
.px{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:clamp(28px,5vw,80px);border-top:1px solid var(--ink);padding-top:8px;align-items:start}
.px-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;columns:1}
.px-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:3em 1fr auto;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2);text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);position:relative;transition:color .3s,padding-left .5s var(--ease-out)}
.px-item .n{font:italic 500 1.15rem/1 var(--serif);color:var(--accent);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums}
.px-item b{font:500 1.32rem/1.25 var(--serif)}
.px-item .keyp{font-size:.62rem;padding:3px 8px;border:1px solid var(--accent);color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
.px-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;height:1px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width .6s var(--ease-out)}
.px-item[aria-current="true"],.px-item:hover{color:var(--accent);padding-left:8px}
.px-item[aria-current="true"]::after{width:100%}
.px-stage{position:sticky;top:120px;min-height:520px;background-color:var(--midnight);color:#d6dbe2;padding:clamp(32px,4vw,56px);border:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.35);outline:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.18);outline-offset:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:8px}
.px-crest{position:absolute;right:-40px;bottom:-50px;width:300px;color:rgba(201,164,106,.16);pointer-events:none}
.px-panel{position:relative}
.px-panel h3{font:500 clamp(2rem,3vw,2.7rem)/1.05 var(--serif);color:var(--ivory);margin:.1em 0 .5em}
.px-n{font:italic 500 3.4rem/1 var(--serif);color:var(--gold);margin:0;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums}
.px-n span{font-size:1rem;color:#a7b1bf;margin-left:10px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:.2em}
.px-lede{color:#c7cfda;font-size:1.06rem;max-width:44ch}
.px-panel .k{color:var(--gold);margin-top:28px}
.px-roles{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:8px 0 28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;column-gap:24px}
.px-roles li{border-top:1px solid rgba(243,236,224,.12);padding:9px 0;font-size:.95rem;color:#d6dbe2}
.px-panel .link{color:var(--ivory);background-image:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--gold))}
.px-panel.on{animation:u-panel .6s var(--ease-out) both}
@keyframes u-panel{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}}
.no-js .px{display:none}
@media (max-width:900px){.px{grid-template-columns:1fr}.px-stage{display:none}.px-item[aria-current="true"]{padding-left:0;color:var(--ink)}.px-item[aria-current="true"]::after{width:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.px-panel.on{animation:none}.px-item,.px-item::after{transition:none}}

/* U4. Fee illustration */
.est{margin-top:clamp(44px,5vw,72px);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);padding:clamp(26px,3.5vw,48px);background:rgba(11,22,38,.35)}
.prose .est{background:var(--white);margin:32px 0}
.est-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.est-head .k{color:var(--accent);margin:0}
.est-q{font:italic 500 clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2rem)/1.2 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.est-ctl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;align-items:end;gap:6px 24px;margin:26px 0 30px}
.est-ctl label{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--mute)}
.est-sal{font:500 clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.8rem)/1 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums;grid-row:span 2;align-self:end}
.est-range{grid-column:1;border:0;padding:0;box-shadow:none;border-radius:0;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:100%;height:28px;background:transparent;margin:0;cursor:pointer;
  --p:27.6%}
.est-range::-webkit-slider-runnable-track{height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold) var(--p),var(--rule) var(--p))}
.est-range::-moz-range-track{height:1px;background:var(--rule)}
.est-range::-moz-range-progress{height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.est-range::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:-9px;background:var(--midnight);border:1px solid var(--gold);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out)}
.est-range::-moz-range-thumb{width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:0;background:var(--midnight);border:1px solid var(--gold);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.est-range:hover::-webkit-slider-thumb,.est-range:focus-visible::-webkit-slider-thumb{transform:rotate(45deg) scale(1.2);background:var(--gold)}
.est-range:focus-visible{outline:1px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:6px}
.est-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.25fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,44px);border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);padding-top:26px}
.est-grid .k{color:var(--accent);margin:0 0 10px}
.est-big{font:500 clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.4rem)/1 var(--serif);color:var(--accent);margin:0;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums}
.est-sub{color:var(--mute);font-size:.9rem;margin:8px 0 0}
.est-thirds ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.est-thirds li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:2px 12px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);font-size:.92rem;color:var(--text)}
.est-thirds li i{grid-column:1/-1;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(201,164,106,.35));transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(calc(var(--w)*.98));transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out)}
.est-thirds b{font:500 1.15rem/1.2 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums}
.est-reb ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.est-reb li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);font-size:.92rem}
.est-reb li b{font:500 1.1rem/1.2 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums}
.est-note{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--mute);margin:24px 0 0;max-width:90ch}
.no-js .est{display:none}
@media (max-width:900px){.est-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.est-ctl{grid-template-columns:1fr}.est-sal{grid-row:auto}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.est-thirds li i{transition:none}}

/* U5. Scroll-driven craft details (CSS only, gated by @supports and motion preference) */
.readbar{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;pointer-events:none;opacity:0}

@supports (animation-timeline:scroll()){
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
    /* reading progress: a gold hairline under the header on long pages */
    body:has(.with-toc) .readbar{opacity:1;animation:u-grow linear both;animation-timeline:scroll(root)}
    /* process: a gold spine that fills as the steps scroll past */
    .steps{position:relative}
    .steps::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-28px;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:var(--rule-2)}
    .steps::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:-28.5px;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),#e8cf9f);transform-origin:top;animation:u-growy linear both;animation-timeline:view();animation-range:cover 15% cover 75%}
    .steps li .k{animation:u-ink linear both;animation-timeline:view();animation-range:entry 30% cover 45%}
    /* section rules draw in from the left as each heading arrives */
    .sec-head{position:relative}
    .eyebrow::before{animation:u-rule linear both;animation-timeline:view();animation-range:entry 10% cover 30%;transform-origin:left}
  }
}
@keyframes u-grow{to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
@keyframes u-growy{from{transform:scaleY(0)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}
@keyframes u-ink{from{opacity:.25}to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes u-rule{from{transform:scaleX(0)}to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
@media (max-width:900px){.steps::before,.steps::after{display:none}}
/* where view transitions exist, retire the JS veil (the browser handles the dissolve) */
@supports (view-transition-name:none){html.js body::before{display:none}}

/* Escutcheon cloud (variant A): slightly firmer hairline where the mark renders at header/footer size */
.brand svg .cl{stroke-width:1}

/* Fees D (26 Oct 2026): retained / contingent toggle, fee basis line, worked example */
.est-model{display:inline-flex;margin:22px 0 0;border:1px solid var(--rule)}
.est-model button{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;font:500 .95rem/1.2 var(--sans,inherit);letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--mute);background:transparent;border:0;padding:12px 20px;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;transition:background .3s,color .3s}
.est-model button+button{border-left:1px solid var(--rule)}
.est-model button span{display:block;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-top:3px}
.est-model button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--midnight);color:var(--gold);box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--gold)}
.est-model button:hover{color:var(--ink)}.est-model button[aria-pressed="true"]:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.est-model button:focus-visible{outline:1px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px}
.est.is-min [data-o="basis"]{color:var(--accent)}
.feebig-2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem)!important;opacity:.92;margin-top:-6px}
.basis-line{border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding:4px 0 4px 16px}
.worked{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);padding:clamp(22px,3vw,36px);margin:32px 0;background:var(--white)}
.worked .k{color:var(--accent);margin:0 0 6px}.worked h3{margin-top:0}
.worked .tbl td.num{text-align:right;white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:600px){.est-model{display:flex}.est-model button{flex:1;padding:10px 12px}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.est-model button{transition:none}}
.est-thirds li[hidden]{display:none}
.worked th:not(:first-child){text-align:right}

/* ---------- Take-home pay calculator (27 Oct 2026) ---------- */
.pay{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);background:var(--white)}
.pay-in{padding:clamp(24px,3.4vw,46px);display:grid;gap:24px;align-content:start}
.pay-in .k,.pay-out .k{color:var(--accent);margin:0}
.pay-amt{display:flex;align-items:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);gap:8px}
.pay-amt span{font:500 2rem/1 var(--serif);color:var(--mute)}
.pay-amt input{border:0;background:transparent;box-shadow:none;font:500 clamp(2rem,3vw,2.5rem)/1.2 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);padding:6px 0;width:100%;min-width:0;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums;border-radius:0}
.pay-amt:focus-within{border-bottom-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--accent)}
.pay-amt input:focus-visible{outline:none}
.pay-err{min-height:1.2em;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:.86rem;color:#9a3b2a}
.pay-in input[aria-invalid="true"]{color:#9a3b2a}
.pay-seg{border:0;padding:0;margin:0;min-width:0}
.pay-seg legend,.pay-hrs label{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px;padding:0}
.pay-seg{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pay-seg legend{width:100%}
.pay-seg-o{position:relative;cursor:pointer}
.pay-seg-o input{position:absolute;opacity:0;inset:0;margin:0;cursor:pointer}
.pay-seg-o span{display:block;padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:0 -1px -1px 0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--mute);transition:background .25s,color .25s}
.pay-seg-o input:checked+span{background:var(--midnight);color:var(--gold);border-color:var(--midnight);box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--gold)}
.pay-seg-o input:focus-visible+span{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:2px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.pay-seg-o:hover input:not(:checked)+span{color:var(--ink)}
.pay-seg-2 .pay-seg-o{flex:1 1 220px}
.pay-hrs input{max-width:9em}
.pay-chk{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer}
.pay-chk input{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:4px;accent-color:var(--midnight);flex:none}
.pay-out{--ink:#f3ece0;--text:#d6dbe2;--mute:#a7b1bf;--rule:rgba(201,164,106,.34);--rule-2:rgba(243,236,224,.12);--accent:#c9a46a;
  background:var(--midnight);color:var(--text);padding:clamp(24px,3.4vw,46px);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.pay-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pay-per{border:0;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex}
.pay-per .pay-seg-o span{padding:6px 11px;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
.pay-per .pay-seg-o input:checked+span{background:transparent;color:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:none}
.pay-big{font:500 clamp(3rem,6vw,4.6rem)/1 var(--serif);color:var(--gold);margin:26px 0 6px;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums}
.pay-big small{font:400 1rem/1 var(--sans);color:var(--mute);letter-spacing:.02em}
.pay-alt{color:var(--mute);font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 22px}
.pay-tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95rem}
.pay-tbl th,.pay-tbl td{padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);font-weight:400;text-align:left;color:var(--text)}
.pay-tbl td{text-align:right;font:500 1.2rem/1.2 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums;white-space:nowrap;padding-left:16px}
.pay-tbl tr[hidden]{display:none}
.pay-tbl .pay-net th,.pay-tbl .pay-net td{border-top:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.pay-tbl .pay-net td{font-size:1.4rem}
.pay-sup{margin-top:auto;padding-top:22px}
.pay-sup p:first-child{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin:0;border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:12px 16px;align-items:baseline}
.pay-sup b{font:500 1.3rem/1 var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums;white-space:nowrap}
.pay-sup .mute{font-size:.82rem;margin:8px 0 0}
.pay-nojs{grid-column:1/-1;margin:0;padding:16px clamp(24px,3.4vw,46px);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:.92rem}
.no-js .pay-in{display:none}.no-js .pay{grid-template-columns:1fr}.no-js .pay-per{display:none}
.pay-note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--mute);max-width:92ch;margin:22px 0 0}
.tbl-wrap{overflow-x:auto}
.pay-ex{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95rem;min-width:620px}
.pay-ex th,.pay-ex td{padding:13px 12px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);text-align:right;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums}
.pay-ex th:first-child{text-align:left;padding-left:0}
.pay-ex thead th{font:500 .7rem/1.4 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);border-top:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.pay-ex tbody th{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.pay-ex b{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.pay-src{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px}
.pay-src li{padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);font-size:.92rem}
.pay-teaser{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);align-items:center;margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);padding-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px)}
.pay-teaser .k{color:var(--accent);margin:0 0 10px}
.pay-teaser h3{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);margin:0 0 12px}
.pay-teaser-fig{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);padding:22px 26px;background:var(--white)}
.pay-teaser-fig p{margin:0}
.pay-teaser-big{font:500 clamp(2.4rem,3.6vw,3rem)/1.1 var(--serif);color:var(--accent);margin:6px 0 4px!important;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums}
.pay-teaser-big small{font:400 .95rem/1 var(--sans);color:var(--mute)}
.pay-teaser-fig .btn{margin-top:18px}
@media (max-width:900px){.pay{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pay-teaser{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.pay-seg-o span{padding:8px 11px;font-size:.85rem}.pay-per .pay-seg-o span{padding:5px 8px}.pay-big{margin-top:18px}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pay-seg-o span{transition:none}}
.pay-hrs[hidden]{display:none}
@media (max-width:600px){.pay-in .pay-seg:not(.pay-seg-2){display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.pay-in .pay-seg:not(.pay-seg-2) legend{grid-column:1/-1}.pay-in .pay-seg:not(.pay-seg-2) .pay-seg-o span{text-align:center;padding:9px 4px}}

/* ---------- Industries we serve (27 Oct 2026) ---------- */
.sec-night{background:var(--midnight);color:var(--ivory)}
.sec-night .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.sec-night h2,.sec-night h3{color:var(--ivory)}
.sec-night .lede{color:rgba(246,241,231,.78)}
.sec-night .note{color:rgba(246,241,231,.62);margin-top:28px;font-size:.9rem}
.sectors{list-style:none;margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(250px,1fr));border-top:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.35)}
.sector{padding:26px 26px 28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,231,.12);position:relative}
.sector h3{font:400 1.22rem/1.3 var(--serif);margin:0 0 10px}
.sector h3::before{content:"";display:block;width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px}
.sector p{margin:0;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(246,241,231,.72)}
.sector-strip{margin-top:44px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.sector-strip .k{margin:0 0 14px}
.sector-tags{list-style:none;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 8px}
.sector-tags li{font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.3;padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid var(--rule-2,var(--rule));color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.p-sectors{margin-top:26px}
.p-sectors h3{font:600 .72rem/1.4 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin:0 0 12px}
.p-sectors .sector-tags{margin:0}
.p-sectors-all{margin-top:56px;padding-top:36px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.p-sectors-all .sector-strip{margin-top:18px;padding-top:0;border-top:0}
@media (max-width:600px){.sector{padding-right:0}.sector-tags li{font-size:.82rem;padding:6px 10px}}

/* ===== Header weather readout + location picker (27 Oct 2026) =====
   Filled by assets/weather.js after load. Desktop: absolutely placed in the header's top-right corner,
   so it never moves the brand or nav. Tablet/phone: a flex slot beside the menu button whose size
   doesn't depend on its content. Hidden until data arrives (visibility, not display: no layout
   shift); not rendered without JS. The picker is position:fixed (popover on desktop, bottom sheet on phones). */
.hdr .wrap{position:relative}
.wx{margin:0;font:500 .66rem/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums tabular-nums;color:#b9c1cc;white-space:nowrap;visibility:hidden;opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease)}
.wx.on{visibility:visible;opacity:1}
.no-js .wx,.no-js .wx-credit{display:none}
.wx-btn{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;background:none;border:0;margin:0;padding:6px 4px;font:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;text-transform:inherit;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;max-width:100%;min-width:0;border-radius:3px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
.wx-btn:focus-visible{outline:1px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}
.wx-v{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55em;min-width:0;max-width:100%}
.wx-v>*{flex:none}
.wx-loc{color:var(--gold);flex:0 1 auto;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:transparent;text-underline-offset:4px;transition:text-decoration-color .25s}
.wx-btn:hover .wx-loc,.wx-btn[aria-expanded=true] .wx-loc{text-decoration-color:rgba(201,164,106,.6)}
.wx-dot{color:rgba(201,164,106,.55)}
.wx-i{display:inline-flex;color:var(--gold)}
.wx-i svg{width:1.45em;height:1.45em;display:block}
.wx-temp{color:var(--ivory);font-size:1.12em;letter-spacing:.06em}
.wx-car{width:.95em;height:.95em;color:rgba(201,164,106,.8);margin-left:-.2em;transition:transform .2s}
.wx-btn[aria-expanded=true] .wx-car{transform:rotate(180deg)}
@media (min-width:1181px){
  .wx{position:absolute;top:3px;right:calc(clamp(20px,4vw,40px) - 4px)}
  .hdr .wrap{padding-top:14px;min-height:92px}
}
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .wx{flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;display:flex;justify-content:flex-end}
  .wx-btn{overflow:hidden}
}
@media (max-width:1000px){.wx-time,.wx-time+.wx-dot{display:none}}
@media (max-width:760px){.wx-loc,.wx-loc+.wx-dot{display:none}}
@media (max-width:680px){.wx-desc{display:none}}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .wx{flex:none;width:2.9rem;margin-right:-4px}
  .wx-btn{width:100%;min-height:44px;padding:0;justify-content:center}
  .wx-loc,.wx-dot,.wx-desc,.wx-car{display:none}
  .wx-temp{font-size:1.25em}
}
@media (max-width:379px){
  .wx{width:2.5rem;margin-right:-6px}
  .wx-v{gap:.35em}
  .wx-i svg{width:1.25em;height:1.25em}
  .wx-temp{font-size:1.15em;letter-spacing:0}
}
/* picker */
.wx-pop{position:fixed;z-index:300;width:min(19rem,calc(100vw - 24px));font:400 .92rem/1.3 var(--sans);color:#d6dbe2}
.wx-pop[hidden]{display:none!important}
.wx-sheet{background:#0f1b2d;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.45);border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5);padding:14px 0 12px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-4px);transition:opacity .18s var(--ease),transform .18s var(--ease)}
.wx-pop.in .wx-sheet{opacity:1;transform:none}
.wx-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 14px 10px}
.wx-h{margin:0;font:500 .66rem/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.wx-x{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;background:none;border:0;color:#b9c1cc;width:32px;height:32px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin:-9px -8px -9px 0;cursor:pointer;border-radius:3px}
.wx-x:hover{color:var(--ivory)}
.wx-pop :focus-visible{outline:1px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:1px}
.wx-q{display:block;box-sizing:border-box;width:calc(100% - 28px);margin:0 14px 8px;background:rgba(243,238,228,.04);border:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.3);border-radius:3px;color:var(--ivory);font:400 1rem/1.2 var(--sans);padding:8px 10px}
.wx-q::placeholder{color:#8792a2}
.wx-pop .wx-q:focus,.wx-pop .wx-q:focus-visible{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--gold)}
.wx-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0 6px;max-height:min(21rem,58vh);overflow:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:rgba(201,164,106,.35) transparent}
.wx-list [role=option]{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;padding:7px 8px;border-radius:3px;cursor:pointer}
.wx-list small{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#8f9aab}
.wx-list .act{background:rgba(201,164,106,.13);color:var(--ivory)}
.wx-list [aria-selected=true]{color:var(--gold)}
.wx-list [aria-selected=true] span::after{content:"";display:inline-block;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin-left:.55em;vertical-align:.15em}
.wx-sep{font:500 .6rem/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8f9aab;padding:12px 8px 6px;margin-top:6px;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.18)}
.wx-none{padding:10px 8px;color:#8f9aab}
.wx-note{margin:10px 14px 0;font-size:.7rem;color:#8f9aab}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .wx-pop{inset:0;width:auto;background:rgba(5,10,18,.6);display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
  .wx-sheet{width:100%;border-radius:10px 10px 0 0;border-width:1px 0 0;padding-bottom:max(14px,env(safe-area-inset-bottom));transform:translateY(18px)}
  .wx-list{max-height:52vh}
  .wx-list [role=option]{padding:11px 10px}
  html.wx-open{overflow:hidden}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.wx,.wx-sheet,.wx-car,.wx-loc{transition:none}.wx-sheet{transform:none}}
.wx-credit{font-size:.78rem;color:#9aa5b3;margin:-12px 0 22px;max-width:80ch}
.wx-credit a{color:inherit}

/* ---------- Location search (assets/locsearch.js): suggestions under free-text location fields ---------- */
.ls-box{position:relative}
.ls-list{position:absolute;z-index:60;left:0;right:0;top:calc(100% + 4px);margin:0;padding:6px;list-style:none;background:#0f1b2d;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.45);border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(5,10,18,.45);max-height:min(22rem,52vh);overflow:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:rgba(201,164,106,.35) transparent;font-family:var(--sans);color:#d6dbe2;animation:ls-in .16s var(--ease)}
.ls-list[hidden]{display:none}
.ls-list [role=option]{padding:9px 10px;border-radius:3px;cursor:pointer;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.3;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.ls-list .ls-wide{color:var(--ivory);letter-spacing:.01em}
.ls-list .ls-wide+:not(.ls-wide){margin-top:4px;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.18);padding-top:11px}
.ls-list mark{background:none;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.ls-list .act{background:rgba(201,164,106,.14);color:var(--ivory)}
@keyframes ls-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-3px)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.ls-list [role=option]{padding:12px 10px}.ls-list{max-height:min(19rem,46vh)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ls-list{animation:none}}

/* Hero crest: the Escutcheon mark, large and decorative, in the open space beside the headline.
   Absolutely positioned inside .hero-head, so it takes no space in the flow (no layout shift). */
.hero-head{position:relative}
.hero-crest{position:absolute;right:clamp(0px,2.2vw,44px);top:50%;height:clamp(220px,24vw,360px);aspect-ratio:30.8/39.8;
  transform:translateY(-50%);pointer-events:none;user-select:none;z-index:0;animation:hc-in 1.6s ease-out .3s both}
.hero-crest svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.hc-base{filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.45)) drop-shadow(0 0 26px rgba(201,164,106,.2))}
.hc-sheen{-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 42%,#000 50%,transparent 58%) 100% 0/300% 100% no-repeat;
  mask:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 42%,#000 50%,transparent 58%) 100% 0/300% 100% no-repeat;
  opacity:.85;animation:hc-sheen 3.2s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.25,1) 1.5s both}
.hero-head>:not(.hero-crest){position:relative;z-index:1}
@keyframes hc-in{from{opacity:0}}
@keyframes hc-sheen{from{-webkit-mask-position:100% 0;mask-position:100% 0}to{-webkit-mask-position:0 0;mask-position:0 0}}
@media (max-width:1100px){.hero-crest{height:clamp(170px,21vw,230px);right:0}}
@media (max-width:760px){.hero-crest{display:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-crest{animation:none}.hc-sheen{display:none}}
/* fields in a two-column row line up at the top when one has a hint under it */
.row>.field{align-content:start}
@media (min-width:561px){.ls-list{right:auto;min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:min(26rem,calc(100vw - 48px))}}

/* Cyber padlock: decorative art in the open space of the cyber-security hero.
   Absolutely positioned (takes no layout space). Motion is slow, transform/opacity based, and pauses off-screen. */
.cy-hero>.wrap{position:relative}
.cy-hero>.wrap>:not(.cy-lock){position:relative;z-index:1}
.cy-lock{position:absolute;right:28px;top:50%;height:clamp(260px,30vw,470px);aspect-ratio:420/540;transform:translateY(-50%);pointer-events:none;user-select:none;z-index:0;animation:hc-in 1.8s ease-out .2s both}
.cy-lock svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(201,164,106,.12))}
.cy-lock text{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-anchor:middle}
.cy-lock .cy-gs text{font-size:7px}
.cy-lock svg *{transform-box:view-box}
.cy-bz,.cy-hx,.cy-in,.cy-gu,.cy-o1,.cy-o2{transform-origin:210px 337px}
.cy-bz{animation:cy-rot 60s linear infinite}
.cy-hx{animation:cy-rot 48s linear infinite reverse}
.cy-in{animation:cy-rot 36s linear infinite}
.cy-gu{animation:cy-rot 120s linear infinite reverse}
.cy-o1{animation:cy-rot 90s linear infinite}
.cy-o2{animation:cy-rot 140s linear infinite reverse}
.cy-shk{animation:cy-shut 2.6s cubic-bezier(.3,1.35,.5,1) .7s both}
.cy-glow{transform-origin:210px 337px;animation:cy-breathe 14s ease-in-out infinite}
.cy-f{stroke-dashoffset:8;animation:cy-flow 24s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.6,1) infinite}
.cy-f1{animation-delay:-4s}.cy-f2{animation-delay:-9s}.cy-f3{animation-delay:-15s}.cy-f4{animation-delay:-19s}.cy-f5{animation-delay:-12s}.cy-f6{animation-delay:-2s}.cy-f7{animation-delay:-13s}
.cy-g{opacity:0;animation:cy-drift 36s linear infinite}
.cy-g1{animation-delay:-6s}.cy-g2{animation-delay:-12s}.cy-g3{animation-delay:-18s}.cy-g4{animation-delay:-24s}.cy-g5{animation-delay:-30s}
@keyframes cy-rot{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes cy-shut{from{transform:translateY(-26px)}}
@keyframes cy-breathe{0%,100%{opacity:.55;transform:scale(.92)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.06)}}
@keyframes cy-flow{0%{stroke-dashoffset:8;opacity:0}4%{opacity:1}30%{opacity:1}36%{stroke-dashoffset:-100;opacity:0}100%{stroke-dashoffset:-100;opacity:0}}
@keyframes cy-drift{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}20%{opacity:.32}70%{opacity:.18}100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-34px)}}
.cy-lock.paused *,.cy-lock.paused{animation-play-state:paused!important}
@media (max-width:1100px){.cy-lock{height:clamp(240px,29vw,320px);right:36px}}
@media (max-width:959px){.cy-lock{display:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cy-lock,.cy-lock *{animation:none!important}.cy-f{stroke-dashoffset:-42;opacity:.9}.cy-g{opacity:.2}}

/* ---------- Desktop header with 9 nav items (27 Oct 2026, Security-cleared roles added; 10 with Trades & drivers, 31 Oct) ----------
   From the menu breakpoint up (the header .wrap caps at 1260px) the row is tightened instead of wrapping: smaller gaps and type,
   the brand never shrinks, and below 1300px the small brand descriptor is hidden (the link keeps its aria-label). */
@media (min-width:1181px){
  .hdr .brand{flex:none}
  .hdr .brand small{white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.16em}
  .hdr .nav{gap:clamp(10px,1.05vw,15px);font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
  .hdr .nav .btn{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}
}
@media (min-width:1181px) and (max-width:1299px){
  .hdr .brand small{display:none}
}

/* ---------- CRM (Zoho Recruit) hook-up, 28 Oct 2026: only used when crm URLs are set in site-config.json ---------- */
.crm-col{display:grid;gap:22px;align-content:start}
.crm-link{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);padding:clamp(22px,3.5vw,40px)}
.crm-link .k{color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.4em}
.crm-link h3{margin-bottom:.45em}
.crm-link .btn{margin-top:6px}
.crm-link .hint{margin:10px 0 0}
.crm-embed iframe{display:block;width:100%;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);background:var(--white)}
.crm-embed .hint{margin-top:10px}
.alt-form>summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0;color:var(--ink)}
.alt-form>summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px}
.alt-form[open]>summary{margin-bottom:12px}
.careers-link{margin-top:18px}

/* Roles empty state (28 Oct 2026 review) */
.empty-roles .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.empty-roles .lede{max-width:40em}
.empty-points{margin:28px 0 36px;max-width:40em}

/* ===================== Enhancements (28 Oct 2026) ===================== */

/* E1. Theme toggle (header and mobile menu). Hidden without JS (it needs JS to work). */
.th-btn{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;background:none;border:1px solid transparent;color:var(--gold);cursor:pointer;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0;border-radius:50%;transition:color .3s,border-color .3s}
.th-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;display:block;transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out)}
html[data-theme=light] .th-btn svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.th-btn:hover{border-color:rgba(201,164,106,.5)}
.th-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}
.js .th-h{display:inline-flex;width:32px;height:32px;flex:none}
@media (min-width:1181px){
  .js .th-h{position:absolute;top:0;right:calc(clamp(20px,4vw,40px) - 6px)}
  .js .wx{right:calc(clamp(20px,4vw,40px) + 34px)}
}
@media (max-width:1180px){ .js .th-h{width:44px;height:44px} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .js .th-h{display:none} }
.js .nav .th-m{display:none}
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .js .nav .th-m{display:flex;width:100%;border-radius:0;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(243,236,224,.1);min-height:52px;gap:14px;justify-content:flex-start;
    font:500 .95rem/1.2 var(--sans);color:#d6dbe2;text-align:left}
  .th-m span{flex:1}
  .th-sw{flex:none;width:40px;height:22px;border:1px solid rgba(201,164,106,.6);border-radius:11px;position:relative;transition:background .3s}
  .th-sw::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:3px;left:3px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out)}
  .th-m[aria-pressed=true] .th-sw{background:rgba(125,88,40,.15)}
  .th-m[aria-pressed=true] .th-sw::after{transform:translateX(18px);background:#7d5828}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.th-btn svg,.th-sw,.th-sw::after{transition:none}}

/* E2. Light theme: ivory, navy and gold. Midnight remains the default. Header, heroes and alternate sections turn light;
   the cyber band, CTA bands, footer and a few framed panels stay midnight as deliberate anchors. */
html[data-theme=light] :is(.hdr,.hero,.phero,.sec.alt:not(.band)){
  --paper:#f3eee4; --stone:#e9e2d4; --white:#fbf8f2; --ink:#0f1b2d; --ink-2:#1b2a41; --text:#1f2733; --mute:#4b5463;
  --rule:#cbbda3; --rule-2:#ddd2bd; --accent:#7d5828; --accent-soft:#efe3cf}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr{background:rgba(246,242,234,.95);border-bottom-color:rgba(125,88,40,.22)}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr.scrolled{border-bottom-color:rgba(125,88,40,.42)}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .brand,html[data-theme=light] .hdr .brand:hover{color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .brand svg{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .brand small{color:#4b5463}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .nav a:not(.btn){color:#1f2733;background-image:linear-gradient(#7d5828,#7d5828)}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .nav a:not(.btn):hover,html[data-theme=light] .hdr .nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.btn){color:#0f1b2d}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .btn.sm{color:var(--ink);border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.6)}
html[data-theme=light] .hdr .btn.sm:hover{color:var(--midnight)}
html[data-theme=light] .th-btn{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .th-btn:hover{border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.45)}
html[data-theme=light] .wx{color:#4b5463}
html[data-theme=light] .wx-loc,html[data-theme=light] .wx-i{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .wx-temp{color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme=light] .wx-dot,html[data-theme=light] .wx-car{color:rgba(125,88,40,.7)}
@media (max-width:1180px){
  html[data-theme=light] .nav{background:#f6f2ea;border-bottom-color:rgba(125,88,40,.3)}
  html[data-theme=light] .hdr .nav a:not(.btn){background-image:none;border-bottom-color:rgba(15,27,45,.1)}
  html[data-theme=light] .menu-btn{color:var(--ink);border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.5)}
  html.js[data-theme=light] .nav .nav-contact a:not(.btn){color:#7d5828}
  html.js[data-theme=light] .nav .th-m{color:#1f2733;border-bottom-color:rgba(15,27,45,.1)}
  html[data-theme=light] .th-sw{border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.6)}
  html.js[data-theme=light] .nav-contact{border-top-color:rgba(125,88,40,.3)}
  html.js[data-theme=light] .nav-scrim{background:rgba(15,27,45,.3)}
}
html[data-theme=light] :is(.hdr,.hero,.phero,.sec.alt:not(.band)) :focus-visible{outline-color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] body::before{background:#f3eee4}
/* hero */
html[data-theme=light] .hero{background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% 0%,#fdfbf6 0%,#f5f0e6 42%,#ebe3d3 100%)}
html[data-theme=light] .hero::after{border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.3)}
html[data-theme=light] .hero h1{color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme=light] .hero h1 em{background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,#6a4719 0%,#7d5828 38%,#b48745 48%,#7d5828 58%,#6a4719 100%)}
html[data-theme=light] .hero .lede{color:#33404f}
html[data-theme=light] .hero .eyebrow{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .fork{background:rgba(125,88,40,.28);border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.28)}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card{background:rgba(251,248,242,.88)}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card:hover{background:rgba(255,253,249,.97)}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card .k{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card h2{color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card p{color:#33404f}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card .btn{color:var(--ink);border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.6)}
html[data-theme=light] .fork-card:hover .btn{color:var(--midnight)}
@media (max-width:760px){html[data-theme=light] .fork{background:transparent;border:0}html[data-theme=light] .fork-card{border-color:rgba(125,88,40,.35)}}
html[data-theme=light] :is(.hero,.phero) .btn.ghost.light,html[data-theme=light] .phero .btn.ghost{color:var(--ink);border-color:rgba(15,27,45,.45)}
html[data-theme=light] :is(.hero,.phero) .btn.ghost::before{background:var(--gold)}
html[data-theme=light] :is(.hero,.phero) .btn.ghost:hover{color:var(--midnight)}
html[data-theme=light] .hc-base{filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(80,56,20,.25)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(201,164,106,.25))}
html[data-theme=light] .hc-sheen{opacity:.6}
/* page heroes */
html[data-theme=light] .phero{background:radial-gradient(110% 120% at 85% 0%,#fdfbf6 0%,#f1eadd 70%)}
html[data-theme=light] .phero h1{color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme=light] .phero h1 em,html[data-theme=light] .phero .accent{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .phero .lede{color:#33404f}
html[data-theme=light] .crumb ol{color:#4b5463}
html[data-theme=light] .crumb a{color:#2a3442}
html[data-theme=light] .crumb li+li::before{color:#7d5828}
/* alternate sections */
html[data-theme=light] .sec.alt:not(.band){background:#e9e2d4}
html[data-theme=light] .sec.alt:not(.band) :is(h2,h3){color:var(--ink)}
html[data-theme=light] .sec.alt .fig{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] :is(.sec.alt,.phero) .tbd{background:var(--accent-soft);color:#6b4420}
html[data-theme=light] .sec.alt .ph b{color:#7d5828}
html[data-theme=light] .sec.alt .tbl thead th{color:#4b5463}
html[data-theme=light] .est{background:var(--white)}
html[data-theme=light] .worked,html[data-theme=light] .panel{background-color:var(--white)}

/* E3. Hero crest draw-in: a pale hairline traces the escutcheon, then the gold base fades up beneath it.
   Absolutely positioned (no layout shift); decorative; static without JS or under reduced motion. */
.hc-draw{display:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .js .hero-crest{animation:none}
  .js .hc-draw{display:block;animation:hc-drawout .9s ease 2.15s forwards}
  .js .hc-draw path{stroke-dasharray:1 1;stroke-dashoffset:1;animation:hc-stroke 1.7s cubic-bezier(.55,.05,.25,1) .2s forwards}
  .js .hc-draw g path{animation-delay:.8s;animation-duration:1.1s}
  .js .hc-draw>path:last-child{animation-delay:1.2s;animation-duration:.9s}
  .js .hc-base{animation:hc-fill 1.1s ease 1.55s both}
  .js .hc-sheen{animation-delay:2.7s}
}
html[data-theme=light] .hc-draw{opacity:.9}
html[data-theme=light] .hc-draw path{stroke:#9b7238}
@keyframes hc-stroke{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes hc-drawout{to{opacity:0}}
@keyframes hc-fill{from{opacity:0}}

/* E4. 'How we work' timeline: brief to start date */
.tl{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.tl>li{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px minmax(0,1fr);gap:0 22px;padding:0 0 32px}
.tl>li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:25.5px;top:56px;bottom:4px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--rule))}
.tl>li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tl>li:last-child::before{display:none}
.tl-n{width:52px;height:52px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font:italic 500 1.15rem/1 var(--serif);color:var(--accent);background:var(--paper);font-variant-numeric:lining-nums;position:relative}
.tl-end .tl-n{background:var(--gold);color:#0b1626;border-color:var(--gold)}
.tl .k{margin:4px 0 6px}
.tl h3{font-size:1.45rem;margin:0 0 .35em}
.tl p{margin:0 0 .55em}
.tl-fee{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--mute);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding:2px 0 2px 12px;margin-top:10px!important}
.tl-c>li{padding-bottom:22px}
.tl-c h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:10px 0 .25em}
.tl-c p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--mute)}
@media (min-width:1024px){
  .tl-c{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 18px;border-top:0;margin-top:8px}
  .tl-c>li{display:block;padding:0}
  .tl-c>li::before{left:60px;right:-12px;top:26px;bottom:auto;width:auto;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--rule))}
  .tl-c>li:last-child::before{display:none}
}

/* E5. Role brief builder */
.bb{max-width:880px;margin-top:8px}
.bb-crm{margin:0 0 28px;max-width:880px}
.bb-step{border:0;padding:0;margin:0;min-width:0;display:grid;gap:18px}
.bb-step+.bb-step{border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);padding-top:26px}
.bb-h{font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.2vw,1.8rem);margin:0}
.bb-h:focus{outline:none}
.bb-h:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:4px}
.bb-sn{display:block;font:500 .74rem/1.4 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:6px}
.bb-prog{list-style:none;margin:0 0 6px;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:6px;counter-reset:none}
.bb-prog li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;font:500 .78rem/1.3 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--mute);border-top:2px solid var(--rule);padding-top:10px}
.bb-pn{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--rule);font:italic 500 .95rem/1 var(--serif);color:var(--mute)}
.bb-prog li.done{border-top-color:var(--gold);color:var(--text)}
.bb-prog li.done .bb-pn{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--accent)}
.bb-prog li[aria-current=step]{border-top-color:var(--accent);color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.bb-prog li[aria-current=step] .bb-pn{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
@media (max-width:640px){.bb-pl{display:none}.bb-prog li[aria-current=step] .bb-pl{display:block;white-space:nowrap}.bb-prog{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,auto);justify-content:space-between}.bb-prog li{border-top:0;padding-top:0;flex-direction:row;align-items:center}}
.bb-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);padding-top:22px}
.bb-nav[hidden]{display:none}
.bb-nav [data-bb-back][hidden]{display:inline-flex;visibility:hidden}
.bb.bb-on .bb-step+.bb-step{border-top:0;padding-top:0}
.bb.bb-on .bb-step[hidden]{display:none}
.bb.bb-on .bb-nojs{display:none}
.bb [aria-invalid=true]{border-color:#9b2c1f;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px #9b2c1f}
.bb-sum{display:grid;gap:18px}
.bb-sum section{border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding:16px 18px;background:var(--paper)}
.bb-sum header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;margin-bottom:8px}
.bb-sum h4{margin:0;font:600 1.05rem/1.3 var(--serif);color:var(--ink)}
.bb-sum dl{margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(120px,190px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:6px 16px}
.bb-sum dt{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--mute)}
.bb-sum dd{margin:0;white-space:pre-wrap;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.bb-sum .bb-edit{background:none;border:0;padding:8px 2px;font:500 .9rem var(--sans);color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;cursor:pointer;min-height:24px}
@media (max-width:560px){.bb-sum dl{grid-template-columns:1fr}.bb-sum dd{margin-bottom:6px}.bb-nav .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center}}
.bb .seg .err{flex-basis:100%}

/* E6. Clearance explainer: tabs (JS) or stacked panels (no JS) */
.cx{border-top:1px solid var(--gold)}
.cx-tabs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.cx-tabs[hidden]{display:none}
.cx-tab{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;background:none;border:0;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;margin-bottom:-1px;padding:18px 12px 14px;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;color:var(--mute);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;font:inherit;transition:color .3s,border-color .3s}
.cx-tab b{font:500 clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.8rem)/1.1 var(--serif);color:var(--ink)}
.cx-tab span{font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.cx-tab:hover{color:var(--text);border-bottom-color:var(--rule)}
.cx-tab[aria-selected=true]{border-bottom-color:var(--accent);color:var(--text)}
.cx-tab[aria-selected=true] b{color:var(--accent)}
.cx-tab:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:-2px}
.cx-panel{padding:28px 0 8px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:12px clamp(24px,4vw,64px)}
.cx-panel+.cx-panel{border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2)}
.cx.on .cx-panel+.cx-panel{border-top:0}
.cx-panel[hidden]{display:none}
.cx-panel:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:4px}
.cx-h{grid-column:1/-1;font-size:1.6rem;margin:0}
.cx-h span{font-size:1rem;color:var(--mute);font-family:var(--sans);margin-left:8px}
.cx.on .cx-h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap}
.cx-dl{margin:0;display:grid;gap:18px}
.cx-dl dt{font:500 .74rem/1.4 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:4px}
.cx-dl dd{margin:0;font-size:1.05rem}
.cx-chk .k{margin-bottom:10px}
.cx-note{grid-column:1/-1;margin:6px 0 0}
.cx-gen{margin-top:26px;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--mute);max-width:80ch;border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding-left:14px}
.cx-src{margin-top:18px;font-size:.92rem}
.cx-src summary{cursor:pointer;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;min-height:24px}
.cx-src ul{margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:18px;display:grid;gap:6px}
@media (max-width:760px){.cx-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cx-tab{padding:14px 6px 12px}.cx-tab span{display:none}}

/* E7. Insights empty state */
.ins-empty{max-width:780px;border-top:1px solid var(--gold);padding-top:28px}
.ins-empty h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3rem)}
.ins-empty h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-top:30px}

.bb-nav [hidden],.bb [hidden]{display:none!important}
/* Error text and invalid fields inside midnight rooms need a lighter red for AA contrast */
html:not([data-theme=light]) :is(.hdr,.hero,.phero,.sec.alt,.band,.ftr) .err,
html[data-theme=light] :is(.band,.ftr) .err{color:#ffab9e}
html:not([data-theme=light]) :is(.sec.alt,.band) [aria-invalid=true],
html[data-theme=light] .band [aria-invalid=true]{border-color:#ff8f80;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px #ff8f80}

/* ---------- Help & answers (29 Oct 2026): uses the site's theme variables, so it follows both themes ---------- */
.help-search{margin:0 0 2rem}
.no-js .help-search{display:none}
.help-search label{display:block;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.help-row{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch}
.help-row input{flex:1 1 16rem;width:auto;min-width:0}
.help-local{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--mute);margin:.6rem 0 1rem}
.help-chips{margin:0 0 .8rem}
.help-status{min-height:1.4em;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);margin:.2rem 0 .8rem}
.help-status:empty{margin:0}
.help-g{margin:0 0 2.2rem;scroll-margin-top:96px}
.help-g h2{margin-bottom:.8rem}
.help-src{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--mute);margin-top:.8rem}
.help-ask{margin:2.4rem 0 1rem;padding:1.4rem 1.5rem;border:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--white)}
.help-ask h2{margin-top:0}
.help-foot{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--mute);margin-top:1.4rem}
.help-more{margin-top:1rem}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.help .faq,.help .faq *{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}}

/* ---------- Technical trades & drivers (31 Oct 2026): page cards, home/specialisms notes and the register form licence picker ---------- */
.tr-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,320px),1fr));gap:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)}
.tr-grid .practice{border-top:1px solid var(--ink);padding-top:22px}
.tr-k{margin-top:14px}
.tr-list{margin:6px 0 0;padding-left:1.2em;font-size:.95rem}
.tr-list li{margin:.3em 0}
.tr-more{margin-top:28px;max-width:46em;color:var(--mute)}
.tr-beyond{margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);padding-top:28px}
.tr-beyond h2{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.6rem)}
.lic-pick{border:1px solid var(--rule-2);padding:18px clamp(14px,2.5vw,24px) 20px;margin:0;display:grid;gap:18px;min-width:0}
.lic-pick>legend{font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);padding:0 6px}
.lic-only{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--accent-soft);color:var(--ink);padding:2px 8px;margin-right:6px;border-radius:2px;vertical-align:2px}
.js .lic-pick .lic-only{display:none}
.opt{font-weight:400;color:var(--mute)}
.lic-pick .note{margin:0}
.lic-group{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);padding:12px 0 0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:9px;min-width:0}
.lic-group legend{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);padding:0 6px 0 0;float:left;width:100%}
.lic-group legend+.hint{clear:both;margin:0 0 2px}
.lic-group .check{font-size:.92rem}
.lic-h{display:block;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--mute)}
@media(min-width:640px){.lic-group{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;column-gap:20px}.lic-group legend,.lic-group .hint{grid-column:1/-1}}
.lic-pick[hidden]{display:none}
.lic-group .check input{width:24px;height:24px;margin-top:0}

/* Desktop header with 10 nav items (31 Oct 2026, Trades & drivers added): tighter gaps and type so the row still fits on one line */
@media (min-width:1181px){
  .hdr .nav{gap:clamp(7px,.75vw,11px);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:0}
  .hdr .nav .btn{padding-left:14px;padding-right:14px}
}
@media (min-width:1181px) and (max-width:1299px){
  .hdr .nav{font-size:.78rem}
}

/* ---------- ProtectSMB partner spotlight (1 Nov 2026): deliberately quieter than the hero and cyber band ---------- */
.psmb-spot{padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:40px}
.psmb-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:22px;align-items:start;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 28px;max-width:62rem}
.psmb-ico{width:44px;height:44px;color:var(--accent)}
.psmb-body .k{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
.psmb-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.55rem);margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.25}
.psmb-body .mute{margin:0 0 16px;max-width:48em}
.psmb-body .btns{margin-top:0;align-items:center}
.psmb-disc{margin:16px 0 0;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--mute);max-width:52em}
.psmb-sm{max-width:none}
.psmb-note{margin:0;max-width:52em}
.psmb-feats .tile h3{font-size:1.05rem}
.psmb-tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 18px}
.psmb-tbl th,.psmb-tbl td{text-align:left;padding:10px 12px 10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);vertical-align:top}
.psmb-tbl td:nth-child(2){white-space:nowrap}
.psmb-tbl thead th{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mute)}
@media (max-width:640px){.psmb-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;padding:20px}.psmb-ico{width:36px;height:36px}}

.ext-ic{display:inline-block;width:.75em;height:.75em;margin-left:.3em;vertical-align:baseline;flex:none}