/* ===========================
   Quant Synaptic Solution — base.css
   Mobile-first, consolidated styles
   =========================== */

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root{
  /* Colors */
  --bg-dark: rgba(45, 61, 99, 1);
  --bg-dark-70: rgba(45, 61, 99, 0.70);
  --bg-dark-40: rgba(45, 61, 99, 0.40);
  --ink: rgba(230, 240, 242, 1);
  --gold: goldenrod;
  --gold-70: rgba(218,165,32,0.70);
  --white: #fff;
  --shadow: rgba(0,0,0,.4);

  --accent-red: rgba(245,70,66,.75);
  --accent-blue: rgba(8,83,156,.75);

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: .5rem;
  --r: 1rem;
  --r-lg: 2rem;
  --r-2xl: 3rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --s-1: .5rem;
  --s-2: 1rem;
  --s-3: 1.5rem;
  --s-4: 2rem;
  --s-6: 3rem;
  --s-8: 4rem;

  /* Other */
  --nav-h: 7.2rem;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
html { font-size: 62.5%; }
* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

body{
  font-family: "Manrope", "Josefin Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--bg-dark-70), var(--bg-dark-40)), url(/images/backgroundMain2.jpg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
#preloader{
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  background: #000; z-index: 210; transition: opacity .5s ease;
}
#preloader h1{
  margin-top: 5rem; padding: 1rem; letter-spacing: .2rem;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-style: italic;
  color: green; font-size: min(max(6rem, 1.5vw), 5.2rem);
}
#preloader .preloader-copy{
  font-size: min(max(1.6rem, 1.5vw), 2.2rem);
  line-height: 3rem; font-weight: 900; color: bisque;
  border: .3rem solid var(--gold); border-left: none; border-right: none; padding: 2rem;
}
#preloader img{ margin-top: 2rem; border-radius: 40%; height: 40vh; }

/* ---------- Navigation (mobile-first) ---------- */
nav{
  position: fixed; inset-inline: 0; top: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center;
  background: rgba(43,33,33,.70); z-index: 200;
}
.img--logo{ width: 13rem; height: 7.5rem; }

.nav-links{
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: var(--nav-h);
  height: 90vh; width: 100%;
  background: rgba(43,33,33,.70);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: space-evenly;
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .5s ease-in;
  
}
.nav-active{ transform: translateX(0); } /* toggled by your JS */

.nav-links li{ list-style: none; }

.nav-links a,
.nav-links button,
.dropbtn{
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: "Josefin Sans", sans-serif;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .dropbtn:hover{ color: bisque; }

.burger{ display: block; cursor: pointer; margin-right: 2rem; }
.burger div{
  width: 2.5rem; height: .3rem; background: var(--gold);
  margin: .5rem; transition: all .3s ease;
}
/* optional burger animation */
.toggle .line1{ transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-.5rem,.6rem); }
.toggle .line2{ opacity: 0; }
.toggle .line3{ transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-.5rem,-.6rem); }

/* Dropdown containers are centered + consistent */
.nav-links > .drophome,
.nav-links > .dropabout,
.nav-links > .dropcontact{
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%;
}

/* Dropdown menus: closed by default; JS toggles .open on the parent */
.dropabout, .dropcontact{ position: relative; }

.dropabout ul,
.dropcontact ul{
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: calc(100% + .5rem);
  width: 26rem; height: auto;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around;
  background: rgba(96,96,96,.66);
  border-radius: 2rem; padding: .6rem 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -1rem);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.dropabout.open ul,
.dropcontact.open ul{
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}
.dropabout ul li, .dropcontact ul li{
  width: 100%; text-align: center; white-space: normal; line-height: 1.3; padding: .2rem 0;
}
/* Dropdown item links: brand gold + clear hover */
.dropabout ul li a,
.dropcontact ul li a{
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.dropabout ul li a:hover,
.dropcontact ul li a:hover{
  color: var(--white);
}


/* ---------- Social links ---------- */
#social, #social1{ position: fixed; z-index: 100; width: auto; height: auto; }
#social{ bottom: 5rem; right: 1rem; opacity: .6; }
#social1{ bottom: 11rem; right: 2rem; opacity: .8; }

/* ---------- Home / Top (mobile-first) ---------- */
/* Mobile: image as a separate block, text panels below (low-noise) */
.top{
  min-height: auto;
  background: none;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1rem);
}
.divider1{
  display: block; height: 50vh; width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-3);
  border: none; border-radius: var(--r);
  background-image: url(/images/TEDm.jpg);
  background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}
/* Divider placeholders */
.divider2, .divider3{
  display: block; height: auto; width: 100%; border: none; margin: 0;
}
/* Top hero text (mobile): stronger contrast, gold accent + thin border, no hover */
.top p {
  margin: 0 var(--s-2) var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-3);
  text-indent: 0;
  line-height: 2.6rem;
  font-size: min(max(1.8rem, 4vw), 2.4rem);
  color: var(--white);                            /* stronger text color */
  background: rgba(45, 61, 99, 0.45);            /* darker panel for contrast */
           /* brand accent */
    border-right: .4rem solid var(--gold);          /* restore visible border */
                        /* keep left bar thicker */
  border-radius: var(--r);
  /* no hover/active background changes */
}


.topText3{ display: none; } /* unused on mobile */

/* ---------- Middle (mobile-first) ---------- */

/* ===== MOBILE (phones / small tablets) — Pathways + Bridge ===== */
@media (max-width: 47.99rem){
.nav-links{
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);}
  /* Section + title */
  .pathways{
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
    margin: 4vh auto 3vh;
  }
  .pathways-title{
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem 0;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    position: relative;
  }
  .pathways-title::after{
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 8rem;
    height: .3rem;
    margin: .6rem auto 0;
    border-radius: .3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: .85;
  }

  /* Chooser: stacked cards with breathing room */
  .pathways-chooser{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;                  /* more space between cards */
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
  }
  .pathways-card{
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;       /* larger tap target */
    border-radius: var(--r);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.82);
    color: var(--white);
    min-height: 60px;
    text-align: center;           /* <-- center the text */
  transition: background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  /* Clear separation: title vs sub */
  .pathways-card .card-title{
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: .3rem;
  }
  .pathways-card .card-sub{
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    opacity: .9;
  }

  /* Selected/highlighted state persists (after tap) */
  .pathways-card[aria-expanded="true"]{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,45,90,.95), rgba(20,30,60,1)); /* deep blue */
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 .18rem rgba(218,165,32,.4),
    0 0 14px rgba(218,165,32,.35),
    inset 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  position: relative;
}
.pathways-card[aria-expanded="true"]::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20%; right: 20%; top: 0;
  height: .35rem;
  border-radius: .35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
  .pathways-card:focus-visible{
    outline: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: .2rem;
  }

  /* Panels: stacked (image → text), comfy type */
  .pathways-panel{
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.85);
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1rem); /* respect fixed nav */
  }
  .panel-grid{ display: block; }
  .panel-media img{
    width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .copy-block{
    padding: 1.5rem 1.7rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.95);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    border-left-width: .4rem;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem 0;
  }
  .copy-intro{
    margin: .6rem 0 .2rem 0;
    font-size: 1.6rem; opacity: .95;
  }
  .copy-list{
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem 1.6rem; padding: 0;
    list-style: disc; display: grid; gap: .45rem;
  }
  .copy-list li{ line-height: 1.6; }

  .copy-accent, .edge{ display: none; } /* calmer on mobile */
  .pathways-reset{
    display: inline-block; margin-top: .6rem;
    padding: .9rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 999px;
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.9); color: var(--white);
  }

  /* ===== Mobile ladder: multiple steps that reach the chooser ===== */

  .pathways-bridge{
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 18rem;                /* taller: more steps */
    margin: -1rem 0 .6rem 0;      /* slight overlap under hero */
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  /* Show the same step divs used on desktop */
  .pathways-bridge .bridge-step{ display: block; }

  .bridge-step{
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    height: 2.2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,38,64,.78), rgba(18,24,40,.9));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: bridgeIn .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards;
  }

  /* Widths & positions (tight gaps; s6/s7 added so last step kisses chooser) */
  .bridge-step.s1{ width: 100vw; top: 0.0rem;  animation-delay:.00s; }
  .bridge-step.s2{ width: 90vw;  top: 2.6rem;  animation-delay:.04s; }
  .bridge-step.s3{ width: 74vw;  top: 5.2rem;  animation-delay:.08s; }
  .bridge-step.s4{ width: 58vw;  top: 7.8rem;  animation-delay:.12s; }
  .bridge-step.s5{ width: 44vw;  top: 10.4rem; animation-delay:.16s; }
  .bridge-step.s6{ width: 32vw;  top: 13.0rem; animation-delay:.20s; }
  .bridge-step.s7{ width: 22vw;  top: 15.6rem; animation-delay:.24s; } /* last step → right above cards */

  /* Slower golden gloss moving downward */
  .bridge-step::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(218,165,32,.26) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    animation: stepSheenDown 3.8s linear infinite;
    mix-blend-mode: screen; opacity: .85;
  }
  .bridge-step.s2::after{ animation-delay: .18s; }
  .bridge-step.s3::after{ animation-delay: .36s; }
  .bridge-step.s4::after{ animation-delay: .54s; }
  .bridge-step.s5::after{ animation-delay: .72s; }
  .bridge-step.s6::after{ animation-delay: .90s; }
  .bridge-step.s7::after{ animation-delay: 1.08s; }

  /* Keyframes */
  @keyframes bridgeIn{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) scaleX(.98);}
    to  { opacity:1; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)    scaleX(1); }
  }
  @keyframes stepSheenDown{
    0%   { transform: translateY(-120%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(120%);  }
  }
}


/* ---------- Services (mobile-first) ---------- */
.services{
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--s-3); margin: var(--s-6) auto 0; color: var(--ink);
}
.services h2{
  text-align: center; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  text-decoration: none; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--gold-70);
}
.servicesExecutiveColumn,
.servicesRecoveryColumn,
.servicesProColumn{
  width: 100%; max-width: 48rem;
  margin-inline: auto; padding: var(--s-3);
  border-radius: var(--r-2xl);
}
.servicesExecutiveColumn{ background: rgba(45,61,99,.63); }
.servicesRecoveryColumn{ background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent-red), var(--accent-blue)); }
.servicesProColumn{ background: rgba(45,61,99,.63); }

/* Card blocks */
.one,.two,.three,.four,.five,
.oneR,.twoR,.threeR,.fourR,.fiveR,
.oneB,.twoB,.threeB,.fourB,.fiveB{
  width: 100%; min-height: auto;
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
  border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  padding: var(--s-3);
  line-height: 2.4rem;
  word-break: keep-all;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.one p,.two p,.three p,.four p,.five p,
.oneR p,.twoR p,.threeR p,.fourR p,.fiveR p,
.oneB p,.twoB p,.threeB p,.fourB p,.fiveB p{
  padding: 0; text-align: center; font-size: 1.9rem;
}

/* ---------- Utility / helpers ---------- */
/* Reveal helpers: add .reveal + .delay-* in HTML; JS toggles .in */
.reveal{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); transition: opacity .7s ease-out, transform .7s ease-out; }
.reveal.in{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.delay-1{ transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal.delay-2{ transition-delay: .4s; }
.reveal.delay-3{ transition-delay: .6s; }
/* ---------- Animations (shared) ---------- */
@keyframes imgReveal   { from { clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);} to { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);} }
@keyframes textSlideIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(16px);} to { opacity: 1; transform: none;} }
@keyframes textFadeUp  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);} to { opacity: 1; transform: none;} }
@keyframes barGrowX    { from { transform: scaleX(0);} to { transform: scaleX(1);} }
@keyframes barGrowY    { from { transform: scaleY(0);} to { transform: scaleY(1);} }
@keyframes bracketIn   { from { transform: scaleX(0);} to { transform: scaleX(1);} }
@keyframes neonPulse   { 0%,100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(218,165,32,0);} 50%{ box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(218,165,32,.7);} }
@keyframes shimmerDown { 0%{ transform: translateY(0); opacity:.35;} 60%{ transform: translateY(7rem); opacity:.85;} 100%{ transform: translateY(14rem); opacity:0;} }
@keyframes floatOrb    { 0%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); opacity:.22;} 100%{ transform: translate(2.2rem,1.2rem) scale(1.08); opacity:.28;} }
/* Entrance + sheen keyframes */
  @keyframes bridgeIn{
    from{ opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px) scaleX(.98); }
    to  { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0)    scaleX(1); }
  }
  @keyframes stepSheenDown{
    0%   { transform: translateY(-120%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(120%); }
  }

  /* Reduced motion: keep the look, drop the movement */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .bridge-step{ animation: none; opacity: 1; }
    .bridge-step::after{ animation: none; opacity: .25; }
  }
  @keyframes brainFloat{ 0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0);} 50%{ transform: translateY(8px);} }
@keyframes badgeIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(8px);} to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0);} }




/* Generic border line used on some sections */
.border{ border: .1rem solid var(--gold); margin: 5rem 8rem 10rem; }

/* ---------- Breakpoints ---------- */

/* ≥ 48rem (tablet) */
@media (min-width: 48rem){
  /* nav positioning improvement */
  .nav-links{ top: var(--nav-h); }

  /* hero: if you want image inside the section at tablet+ */
  .top{
    min-height: 80vh;
    background-image: url("/images/TED.jpg"); /* adjust/keep if your home uses a different path */
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: cover; opacity: .9;
    padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  }
  .divider1{ height: 60vh; width: 90%; background: none; }

  /* middle returns to two-column feel if desired */
  .middle{ margin-top: 14vh; }

  /* services decorative line if used */
  .filler2{
    width: 80%; max-width: 80%; margin: 30vh auto 0;
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--r);
  }
}

/* ≥ 50rem (desktop / “mobile+” in your old code) */
@media (min-width: 50rem){
  /* Desktop nav */
  .nav-links{
    position: static; height: var(--nav-h); width: 50vw;
    flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-around; background: transparent; transform: none;
  }
  .burger{ display: none; }

  /* Desktop dropdown sizing/position */
  .dropabout ul, .dropcontact ul{
    width: 25rem; padding: .6rem 0;
  }
   .top p {
                 /* original-ish container width */
    margin-left: 5rem;             /* same offset as before */
    margin-right: auto;
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(45, 61, 99, 0.63);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    border-left-width: .4rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    font-size: min(max(1.6rem, 1.5vw), 2.2rem);
  }
  .divider1{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    position: static;
    height: 80vh;
    width: 90%;
    border: none;
  }
  .divider2{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    position: static;
    height: 60vh;
    width: 60%;
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    

  }
  .divider3{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: static;
    height: auto;
    width: 90%;
    border: none;

  }
  /* Desktop hero copy: add subtle border + keep legibility */

 


 .pathways-bridge{
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    left: 50%; right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw;
    margin-top: 0rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    height: 23rem; /* taller to fit more steps */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pathways{ margin-top: 0; }

  .bridge-step{
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    height: 2.6rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,38,64,.78), rgba(18,24,40,.88));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: bridgeIn .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards;
  }

  /* widths + positions */
  .bridge-step.s1{ width:100vw; top: 0.0rem; animation-delay:.00s; }
  .bridge-step.s2{ width:80vw;  top: 3.0rem; animation-delay:.05s; }
  .bridge-step.s3{ width:64vw;  top: 6.0rem; animation-delay:.10s; }
  .bridge-step.s4{ width:50vw;  top: 9.0rem; animation-delay:.15s; }
  .bridge-step.s5{ width:38vw;  top:12.0rem; animation-delay:.20s; }
  .bridge-step.s6{ width:26vw;  top:15.0rem; animation-delay:.25s; }
  .bridge-step.s7{ width:16vw;  top:18.0rem; animation-delay:.30s; } /* last step → right above chooser */

  /* golden sheen downward */
  .bridge-step::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(218,165,32,.28) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    animation: stepSheenDown 2.8s linear infinite;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .bridge-step.s2::after{ animation-delay: .20s; }
  .bridge-step.s3::after{ animation-delay: .40s; }
  .bridge-step.s4::after{ animation-delay: .60s; }
  .bridge-step.s5::after{ animation-delay: .80s; }
  .bridge-step.s6::after{ animation-delay: 1.00s; }
  .bridge-step.s7::after{ animation-delay: 1.20s; }


  
  /* ===== PATHWAYS (desktop only for now) ===== */
  .pathways{
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 8vh auto 4vh;
    padding: 0 2.4rem;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: -1vh;
  }
  .pathways-title{
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
    font-size: min(max(2.2rem, 2vw), 3rem);
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* Chooser cards */
  .pathways-chooser{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
  }
  .pathways-card{
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.65);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .pathways-card:focus{ outline: .2rem solid var(--gold); outline-offset: .2rem; }
  .pathways-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(45,61,99,.8); }
  .pathways-card[aria-expanded="true"]{
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(218,165,32,.35);
  }
  .card-title{ font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; }
  .card-sub{ font-size: 1.6rem; opacity: .9; }

  /* Panels */
  .pathways-panel{
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,61,99,.35), rgba(45,61,99,.5));
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    padding: 2rem;
    overflow: clip;
    /* entrance hidden initial */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
  }
  .pathways-panel.is-open{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  /* Panel layout */
  .panel-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 40vw) 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .panel-media{ position: relative; }
  .panel-media img{
    width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: var(--r);
    filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.04);
    clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); /* wipe in */
  }
  .is-open .panel-media img{
    animation: imgReveal .9s ease-out .05s forwards;
  }

  /* Animated edges on image */
  .edge{
    position: absolute; z-index: 2; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(218,165,32,.6));
    border-radius: 1rem;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .edge-bottom{
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: .9rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(255,255,255,0));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;
  }
  .edge-right{
    top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; width: .9rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), rgba(255,255,255,0));
    transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top center;
  }
  .is-open .edge-bottom{ opacity: 1; animation: barGrowX .9s ease-out 0s forwards; }
  .is-open .edge-right { opacity: 1; animation: barGrowY .9s ease-out .15s forwards; }

  /* Copy column */
  .panel-copy{
    position: relative;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  /* Make copy boxes breathe a bit more */
  .copy-block{
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.88);
    color: var(--white);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    border-left-width: .5rem;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    padding: 2rem 2.4rem;          /* was 1.6rem 2rem */
    font-size: min(max(1.7rem, 1.15vw), 2.2rem); /* slightly larger base */
    line-height: 1.7;               /* looser line height */
  }

  /* Small intro line before a list */
  .copy-intro{
    margin: .6rem 0 .2rem 0;
    font-size: min(max(1.6rem, 1.05vw), 2.0rem);
    color: var(--white);
    opacity: .95;
    
  }

  /* Polished list styling */
  .copy-list{
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem 2.4rem;   /* indent from left edge of the box flow */
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .6rem;
    list-style: disc;
    
  }
  .copy-list li{
    line-height: 1.65;
    padding-left: .2rem;
  }

  /* Improve grid spacing a touch */
  .panel-grid{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(380px, 30vw) 1fr; /* slightly wider image allowed */
    gap: 3.4rem;                                    /* a hair more room between cols */
  }


  .is-open .copy-block:nth-of-type(1){ animation: textSlideIn .6s ease-out .45s forwards; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(16px); }
  .is-open .copy-block:nth-of-type(2){ animation: textFadeUp  .6s ease-out .85s forwards; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }

  /* Accents in unused space */
  .copy-accent{
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: .8rem;
    background: var(--gold); border-radius: .8rem;
    opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(218,165,32,.55));
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .copy-accent.top    { top: -1.2rem;    transform-origin: left center; }
  .copy-accent.mid    { top: calc(50% + .5rem); transform-origin: right center; }
  .copy-accent.bottom { bottom: -1.2rem; transform-origin: right center; }
  .is-open .copy-accent.top   { animation: bracketIn .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .55s forwards, neonPulse 2.2s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite; }
  .is-open .copy-accent.mid   { animation: bracketIn .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .75s forwards, neonPulse 2.2s ease-in-out 1.35s infinite; }
  .is-open .copy-accent.bottom{ animation: bracketIn .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .95s forwards, neonPulse 2.2s ease-in-out 1.5s  infinite; }

  /* Reset button */
  .pathways-reset{
    margin: 1.6rem 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .8rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(45,61,99,.75);
    color: var(--white);
    border: .2rem solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

.pathways-bridge .bridge-step { display: block; }
  .pathways-bridge::before,
  .pathways-bridge::after { display: none !important; }





}


/* ---- Pathway → Triangle bridge ---- */
/* Bridge as header */
.bridge{
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  padding: .2rem 0;            /* leaner padding, more like a heading */
  border: 0;                   /* remove box frame look */
  background: transparent;     /* no background tint */
  color: var(--white);
  transform: none; opacity: 1; /* visible immediately when shown */
  text-align: center;   
  margin-top: 20vh;                 /* center whole block */
}
.bridge.in{ transform:none; opacity:1; } /* keep class but no animation */

.bridge__row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content: center;               /* center the title row */
   gap:.8rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom: .25rem; }

.bridge__badge{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:.15rem .6rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
  background: rgba(218,165,32,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218,165,32,.45);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Main heading */
.bridge__title{
  margin:0;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  line-height:1.15;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem); /* bigger like a section H2 */
}
/* One-line explainer under the heading */
.bridge__desc{
  margin:.15rem 0 0;
  opacity:.95;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
}

/* Optional: tint the badge by pathway */
.bridge[data-key="emotional"] .bridge__badge{ background: rgba(126, 90, 194, .18); border-color: rgba(126, 90, 194, .55); }
.bridge[data-key="executive"] .bridge__badge{ background: rgba(67,139,160,.18); border-color: rgba(67,139,160,.55); }
.bridge[data-key="vip"]        .bridge__badge{ background: rgba(137,116,71,.18); border-color: rgba(137,116,71,.55); }
/* ===== Outcomes (triangle) ===== */
.outcomes{ max-width:1100px; margin:6rem auto 4rem; padding:0 1.2rem; }
.outcomes__head{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.outcomes__title{ color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.1rem); letter-spacing:.02em; }
.outcomes__sub{ color:var(--white); opacity:.85; font-size:1rem; }

/* Hide the legacy Outcomes header block */
.outcomes__head{ display:none !important; }

/* Triangle container (apex DOWN) */
/* Container */
.tri{
  position:relative;
  width:min(760px,92vw);
  height:440px;
  margin:0 auto 1.2rem;
  isolation:isolate; /* new stacking context */
}

/* NEW: clipped group for slices + fill */
.tri__clip{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  /* clip to the triangle so slice overflow is hidden */
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(2% 4%, 98% 4%, 50% 98%);
          clip-path: polygon(2% 4%, 98% 4%, 50% 98%);
}

/* SVG layers */
.tri__svg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  display:block; width:100%; height:100%;
  pointer-events:none; /* clicks go to slices */
}
.tri__svg--bg{   z-index:0; }  /* under slices, inside the clipped group */
.tri__svg--stroke{ z-index:2; } /* above everything */

/* Triangle visuals */
.tri__poly-fill{
  fill: rgba(28,38,64,.22);   /* slightly stronger so you see the interior */
  stroke: none;
}
.tri__poly-stroke{
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(218,165,32,.95);
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
}

/* Slices: full clickable panels (unchanged geometry) */
.tri__slice{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; /* positioned within .tri__clip */
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
  padding:0; border:0; background:transparent; cursor:pointer; user-select:none;
  color:var(--white); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.02em; line-height:1.25;
  transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* Geometry (TOP → MIDDLE → APEX) — apex DOWN */
/* Fill the triangle exactly from y = 4% (top edge) to y = 98% (apex) */
.tri__slice--top{
  top: 4%;   /* was 6% */
  height: 34%;
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 93% 100%, 7% 100%);
          clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 93% 100%, 7% 100%);
}
.tri__slice--mid{
  top: 38%;  /* 4 + 34 */
  height: 32%;
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(7% 0%, 93% 0%, 83% 100%, 17% 100%);
          clip-path: polygon(7% 0%, 93% 0%, 83% 100%, 17% 100%);
}
.tri__slice--apex{
  top: 70%;  /* 38 + 32 */
  height: 28%; /* 70 + 28 = 98 → kisses the apex */
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(17% 0%, 83% 0%, 50% 100%);
          clip-path: polygon(17% 0%, 83% 0%, 50% 100%);
     align-items: flex-start;                 /* vertical align to top */
  justify-content: center;                 /* still centered horizontally */
  padding-top: clamp(6px, 1.2vh, 16px);    /* responsive top offset */
  padding-left: 0.8rem;                    /* a touch of side room so text won't touch edges */
  padding-right: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.15;        
}
/* --- Triangle slice color fix (force colors to win the cascade) --- */
.tri .tri__slice--top{
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(86,110,173,.95), rgba(58,78,128,.92)) !important;
  background-color: #3a4e80 !important; /* fallback */
}
.tri .tri__slice--mid{
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(67,139,160,.95), rgba(45,106,123,.92)) !important;
  background-color: #2d6a7b !important;
}
.tri .tri__slice--apex{
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(137,116,71,.95), rgba(110,92,54,.92)) !important;
  background-color: #6e5c36 !important;
}



/* States */
@media (hover:hover){ .tri__slice:hover{ filter:brightness(1.06); transform:translateY(-1px); } }
.tri__slice:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:2px; }
.tri__slice[aria-expanded="true"]{ box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(218,165,32,.55); transform:translateX(6px); }
/* Panel */
.outcomes__panel{ max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
.outcomes__panel-inner{
  border:.2rem solid var(--gold);
  background:rgba(45,61,99,.9); color:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:1.6rem 1.8rem;
  transform-origin:top center; transform:translateY(-6px) scaleY(.96);
  opacity:0; transition:transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.outcomes__panel.in .outcomes__panel-inner{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scaleY(1); }
.outcomes__panel .p-body > ul{ margin:.6rem 0 0 1.2rem;}

.outcomes__panel h3{
  margin: 0 0 .75rem 0;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.9vw, 2.45rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body{
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.5vw, 2rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body p{
  margin: 0 0 .65rem 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.5vw, 2rem);
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body ul{
  list-style: disc outside;
  padding-left: var(--panel-bullet-indent, 5vw);
  margin: .6rem auto 0;
  /* stack items and center each one */
  display: block;
  justify-items: center;
  row-gap: .35rem;
  
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body li{
  
  display: list-item;
  align-items: flex-start;
  column-gap: .55rem;
  text-align: left;           /* keep paragraph readable */
  max-width: 62ch; 
  margin: .35rem 0;
 
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .outcomes__panel h3{
  margin: 0 0 .75rem 0;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 2.45rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body{
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4.5vw, 2rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body p{
  margin: 0 0 .65rem 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4.5vw, 2rem);
}
.outcomes__panel .p-body ul{
  list-style: disc outside;
  padding-left: var(--panel-bullet-indent, 5vw);
  margin: .6rem auto 0;
  /* stack items and center each one */
  display: block;
  justify-items: center;
  row-gap: .35rem;
  
}
.bridge__title{
  margin:0;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  line-height:1.15;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); /* bigger like a section H2 */
}
/* One-line explainer under the heading */
.bridge__desc{
  margin:.15rem 0 0;
  opacity:.95;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 1.8rem);
}

}


.outcomes__panel .p-body li::marker{
  /* slightly softer bullets for your theme */
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
#outcomes{ --panel-bullet-indent: 20vh; }
@media (max-width: 47.99rem){
  #outcomes{ --panel-bullet-indent: 8vh; }
}

/* Tidy spacing for paragraphs inside items (if you use <p> + <ul>) */
.outcomes__panel .p-body p{ margin: 0 0 .4rem 0; text-align: left; }

/* --- Universal CTA below the panel --- */
.cta{
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.cta.in{ transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

.cta__btn{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.cta__note{
  margin: .5rem 0 0;
  opacity: .92;
  font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.4vw, 1.08rem);
}

/* Color-align CTA to the pathway badge colors */
.cta[data-key="emotional"] .cta__btn{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(126,90,194,.95), rgba(95,68,148,.92));
}
.cta[data-key="executive"] .cta__btn{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(67,139,160,.95), rgba(45,106,123,.92));
}
.cta[data-key="vip"] .cta__btn{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(137,116,71,.98), rgba(110,92,54,.95));
}