/*
Theme Name: SYDCO International
Theme URI: https://sydcoltd.com
Author: Addiits Technology
Description: Custom institutional advisory theme for SYDCO International (SYDCO LM). Charcoal/gold/petrol brand system, built for Home, Advisory & Services, and Firm & Principles pages.
Version: 1.0.0
License: Proprietary
Text Domain: sydco
*/

/* =========================================================
   0. TOKENS
========================================================= */
:root{
  --sydco-black:#0B0C10;
  --sydco-black-alt:#121212;
  --sydco-gold:#D4AF37;
  --sydco-gold-soft:#C5A059;
  --sydco-white:#FFFFFF;
  --sydco-petrol:#005F73;
  --sydco-petrol-deep:#0A3641;
  --sydco-ink:#1A1D21;
  --sydco-hairline:rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
  --sydco-body-on-dark: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);

  --font-display:'Space Grotesk', 'Cabinet Grotesk', sans-serif; /* swap to self-hosted Cabinet Grotesk in production */
  --font-heading:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-label:'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  --container:1440px;
  --gutter:clamp(24px, 2vw, 32px);
  --section-pad:120px;
  --admin-bar-h:0px;
}

body.admin-bar{ --admin-bar-h:32px; }
@media (max-width:782px){ body.admin-bar{ --admin-bar-h:46px; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ body.admin-bar{ --admin-bar-h:0px; } }

@media (max-width:768px){
  :root{ --gutter:16px; --section-pad:64px; }
}
@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1199px){
  :root{ --gutter:24px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   1. RESET & BASE
========================================================= */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--header-h, 80px) + var(--admin-bar-h) + 16px); overflow-x:clip; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--sydco-ink);
  background:var(--sydco-white);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:clip;
  max-width:100vw;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-heading); margin:0 0 0.5em; line-height:1.15; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }

.container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  padding-left:var(--gutter);
  padding-right:var(--gutter);
}
.section{ padding:var(--section-pad) 0; }
.section--dark{ background:var(--sydco-black); color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); }
.section--alt{ background:var(--sydco-black-alt); color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); }
.section--white{ background:var(--sydco-white); color:var(--sydco-ink); }

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-label);
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--sydco-gold);
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  font-weight:500;
}
.display{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }

/* =========================================================
   2. BUTTONS
========================================================= */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-label); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  padding:14px 32px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.btn--primary{ background:var(--sydco-gold); color:var(--sydco-black); border-color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.btn--primary:hover{ background:var(--sydco-gold-soft); border-color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); }
.btn--ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--sydco-gold); border-color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background:var(--sydco-hairline); }
.btn--ghost-dark{ background:transparent; color:var(--sydco-ink); border-color:var(--sydco-ink); border-radius:4px; }
.btn:active{ transform:scale(0.97); }
.cta-group{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:32px; }

/* =========================================================
   3. HEADER
========================================================= */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:var(--admin-bar-h); z-index:1000; width:100%;
  background:rgba(11,12,16,0.92); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
  transition:box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{ box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.24); }
.site-header .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:84px;
}
.site-logo{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1; }
.main-nav ul{ display:flex; gap:36px; align-items:center; }
.main-nav a{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:14px; color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); letter-spacing:0.02em; position:relative; transition:color .2s ease; }
.main-nav a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:-6px; height:1px; background:var(--sydco-gold);
  transition:right .25s ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover{ color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.main-nav a:hover::after{ right:0; }
.main-nav .current-menu-item > a,
.main-nav .current_page_item > a{ color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.main-nav .current-menu-item > a::after,
.main-nav .current_page_item > a::after{ right:0; }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-size:26px; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .2s ease; }
.nav-toggle:active{ transform:scale(0.9); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .main-nav{ position:fixed; inset:calc(var(--header-h, 84px) + var(--admin-bar-h)) 0 0 0; background:var(--sydco-black); transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .3s ease; padding:40px var(--gutter); }
  .main-nav.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .main-nav ul{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:24px; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
}

/* =========================================================
   4. HERO (Home)
========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:70vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,12,16,0.55), rgba(11,12,16,0.85)), var(--sydco-black-alt);
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  color:var(--sydco-white);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
}
.hero-inner{
  width:100%;
  max-width:780px;
  margin:0;
  padding:100px 0;
}
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,58px); color:var(--sydco-white); }
.hero p.lede{ font-size:18px; color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); max-width:560px; }

.hero--short{ min-height:40vh; }
.hero--short .hero-inner{ max-width:900px; padding:80px 0; }
.hero--short p.lede{ max-width:640px; }

/* One orchestrated entrance moment for the homepage hero — each direct
   child steps in with a short stagger. Everything else on the page relies
   on hover/press feedback instead of scroll-triggered reveals. */
.hero-inner.will-animate-in > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); }
.hero-inner.animate-in > *{
  opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);
  transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.hero-inner.animate-in > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.hero-inner.animate-in > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.08s; }
.hero-inner.animate-in > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.hero-inner.animate-in > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.24s; }
.hero-inner.animate-in > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.32s; }

/* =========================================================
   5. CORE PILLARS
========================================================= */
.pillars-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:56px;
}
@media (max-width:1024px){ .pillars-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .pillars-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.pillar-card{
  background:var(--sydco-black-alt); border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
  border-radius:4px; padding:32px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); }
.pillar-card .icon{ width:38px; height:38px; color:var(--sydco-gold); margin-bottom:8px; }
.pillar-card h3{ color:var(--sydco-white); font-size:19px; }
.pillar-card p{ color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); font-size:15px; flex:1; }
.pillar-card .learn{ color:var(--sydco-gold); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:14px; margin-top:auto; }

/* =========================================================
   6. PHILOSOPHY / STANDARD
========================================================= */
.philosophy{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr; gap:56px; align-items:flex-start; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .philosophy{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.philosophy .pullquote{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px); font-weight:700;
  border-left:3px solid var(--sydco-gold); padding-left:24px; color:var(--sydco-ink);
}
.philosophy .signature{ font-family:var(--font-label); letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); font-size:13px; margin-top:24px; }

/* =========================================================
   7. STATS STRIP
========================================================= */
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:32px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.stat-block{ border-bottom:2px solid var(--sydco-petrol); padding-bottom:16px; }
.stat-block .num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:20px; color:var(--sydco-white); font-weight:700; }
.stat-block .label{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px; color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); margin-top:6px; }

/* =========================================================
   8. CONVERSION STRIP
========================================================= */
.conversion{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sydco-petrol-deep), var(--sydco-black));
  text-align:center; color:var(--sydco-white);
}
.conversion h2{ color:var(--sydco-white); font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px); }
.conversion .btn{ margin-top:20px; }

/* =========================================================
   9. FOOTER
========================================================= */
.site-footer{ background:var(--sydco-black); color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); padding:80px 0 24px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); padding-bottom:48px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-grid h4{ font-family:var(--font-label); letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:13px; color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.footer-grid a{ display:block; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); }
.footer-bottom{ text-align:center; font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.05em; padding-top:24px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.footer-bottom--split{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; text-align:left; text-transform:none; }
.store-badges--footer .store-badge{ border-color:var(--sydco-hairline); color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); font-size:11px; padding:8px 14px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .footer-bottom--split{ justify-content:center; text-align:center; } }

/* =========================================================
   10. SERVICES PAGE
========================================================= */
.practice-block{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; padding:64px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); position:relative; }
.practice-block.reverse{ direction:rtl; }
.practice-block.reverse > *{ direction:ltr; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .practice-block, .practice-block.reverse{ grid-template-columns:1fr; direction:ltr; } }
.practice-block .ghost-num{ position:absolute; top:-10px; left:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:120px; font-weight:700; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--sydco-hairline); z-index:0; }
.practice-block .content{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.practice-block h3{ font-size:24px; }
.practice-block ul{ margin-top:16px; }
.practice-block li{ position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:10px; font-size:15px; }
.practice-block li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.practice-block .media{ background:var(--sydco-black-alt); border-radius:4px; min-height:280px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--sydco-hairline); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px; }

.timeline{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; margin-top:56px; position:relative; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .timeline{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.timeline-step{ background:var(--sydco-black-alt); border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:4px; padding:32px; }
.timeline-step .step-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:32px; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-weight:700; }
.timeline-step h4{ color:var(--sydco-white); margin-top:12px; }
.timeline-step p{ color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); font-size:14px; }

.share-bar{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; margin-top:48px; }
.share-bar a{ width:44px; height:44px; border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-size:13px; }

/* =========================================================
   11. ABOUT PAGE
========================================================= */
.leadership{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .leadership{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.leadership .portrait{ aspect-ratio:4/5; background:var(--sydco-black-alt); border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:4px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:40px; }
.leadership blockquote{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px); margin:0 0 16px; color:var(--sydco-white); }
.leadership .signature{ font-family:var(--font-label); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; font-size:13px; color:var(--sydco-gold); }

.principles-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .principles-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.principle-card{ border-top:3px solid var(--sydco-gold); padding-top:20px; }
.principle-card h4{ font-size:18px; }

.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:56px; margin-top:48px; align-items:flex-start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.brief-form label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:18px 0 6px; }
.brief-form input, .brief-form select, .brief-form textarea{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid #d8d8d8; border-radius:4px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:15px;
}
.brief-form textarea{ min-height:120px; }
.brief-form .btn{ margin-top:24px; border:none; }
.contact-side{ background:var(--sydco-black-alt); color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); border-radius:4px; padding:32px; }
.contact-side a.mailto{ color:var(--sydco-gold); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:16px; }
.vcard-box{ margin-top:24px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); }
.qr-wrap{ background:var(--sydco-white); padding:12px; border-radius:4px; display:inline-block; margin-top:12px; }

/* =========================================================
   12b. INSIGHT TICKER
========================================================= */
.insight-ticker{ background:var(--sydco-petrol-deep); color:var(--sydco-white); overflow:hidden; }
.ticker-inner{ display:flex; width:100%; max-width:var(--container); margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; align-items:center; gap:24px; padding:10px var(--gutter); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px; }
.ticker-label{ flex:0 0 auto; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-size:11px; }
.ticker-list{ display:flex; gap:32px; overflow-x:auto; flex:1; scrollbar-width:none; }
.ticker-list::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.ticker-list li{ white-space:nowrap; }
.ticker-list a{ opacity:0.85; transition:opacity .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.ticker-list a:hover{ opacity:1; color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.ticker-more{ flex:0 0 auto; color:var(--sydco-gold); white-space:nowrap; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .ticker-more{ display:none; } }

/* =========================================================
   12c. HERO STAT ROW
========================================================= */
.hero-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, auto); gap:28px 40px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .hero-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, auto); gap:24px 32px; } }
.hero-stat{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.hero-stat .num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--sydco-gold); }
.hero-stat .label{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:12px; color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); margin-top:4px; }

/* =========================================================
   12d. PRINCIPALS GRID (home)
========================================================= */
.principals-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:1024px){ .principals-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .principals-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.principal-card{ text-align:center; transition:transform .25s ease; }
.principal-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
.principal-card .avatar{
  width:88px; height:88px; margin:0 auto 14px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--sydco-black-alt); border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:22px; color:var(--sydco-gold);
  transition:border-color .25s ease;
}
.principal-card:hover .avatar{ border-color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); }
.principal-card h4{ color:var(--sydco-white); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.principal-card .role{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:12px; color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   12e. PUBLICATION CARDS (home)
========================================================= */
.publication-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .publication-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.publication-card{ border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.publication-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.pub-media{
  min-height:180px; background:var(--sydco-black-alt); color:var(--sydco-hairline);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px;
}
.pub-body{ padding:24px; }
.pub-tag{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); }
.pub-body h3{ font-size:20px; margin-top:8px; }
.learn--dark{ color:var(--sydco-petrol); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:14px; }

/* =========================================================
   12f. GET INVOLVED / ENGAGE CARDS (home)
========================================================= */
.engage-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
@media (max-width:1024px){ .engage-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .engage-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.engage-card{ background:var(--sydco-black-alt); border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:4px; padding:28px 24px; transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }
.engage-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); }
.engage-card h4{ color:var(--sydco-white); font-size:17px; }
.engage-card p{ color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); font-size:14px; }
.engage-card .learn{ color:var(--sydco-gold); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px; }

/* =========================================================
   12g. APP PROMO (home)
========================================================= */
.app-promo{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .app-promo{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.app-feature-list{ margin:20px 0; }
.app-feature-list li{ position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:8px; font-size:14px; }
.app-feature-list li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--sydco-gold-soft); }
.store-badges{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:16px; }
.store-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:10px 18px; border:1px solid var(--sydco-ink);
  border-radius:6px; font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:12px;
}
.app-promo-media{
  aspect-ratio:9/16; max-width:260px; margin:0 auto; background:var(--sydco-black-alt);
  border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:24px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--sydco-hairline); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:13px; text-align:center; padding:20px;
}

/* =========================================================
   12h. NEWSLETTER STRIP (home)
========================================================= */
.newsletter-strip .container > p{ margin-bottom:32px; }
.newsletter-form{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:640px; }
.newsletter-form input{
  flex:1; min-width:200px; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
  background:transparent; color:var(--sydco-white); font-family:var(--font-body);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder{ color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   12. CONSULTATION DRAWER
========================================================= */
.consult-drawer{
  position:fixed; top:var(--admin-bar-h); right:0; bottom:0; height:auto; width:min(420px,100%);
  background:var(--sydco-black); color:var(--sydco-white); z-index:1100;
  transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1); padding:100px 32px 32px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); overflow-y:auto;
}
.consult-drawer.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
.consult-drawer .close-drawer{ position:absolute; top:32px; right:32px; background:none; border:none; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-size:24px; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .15s ease; }
.consult-drawer .close-drawer:hover{ transform:rotate(90deg); }
.drawer-overlay{ position:fixed; inset:var(--admin-bar-h) 0 0; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5); z-index:1050; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .3s ease; }
.drawer-overlay.is-open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }

/* =========================================================
   13. ACCESSIBLE FOCUS STATES
========================================================= */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--sydco-gold); outline-offset:3px;
}

/* =========================================================
   14. MARQUEE TICKER
========================================================= */
.ticker-viewport{ flex:1; overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.ticker-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; animation:sydco-marquee 26s linear infinite; }
.ticker-track:hover, .ticker-track:focus-within{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker-list{ display:flex; gap:48px; padding-right:48px; }
.ticker-list li{ white-space:nowrap; }
.ticker-list a{ opacity:0.85; transition:opacity .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.ticker-list a:hover{ opacity:1; color:var(--sydco-gold); }
@keyframes sydco-marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* =========================================================
   15. FLOATING ACCENTS
========================================================= */
.hero{ overflow:hidden; }
.hero-glow{
  position:absolute; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.20), transparent 70%);
  top:-80px; right:-60px;
}
.hero-glow--petrol{
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,95,115,0.35), transparent 70%);
  width:300px; height:300px; top:auto; bottom:-100px; right:auto; left:-60px;
}
.hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

.floating{ animation:sydco-float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.floating--slow{ animation-duration:9s; animation-delay:-3s; }
@keyframes sydco-float{
  0%, 100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateY(-18px); }
}

.app-promo-media.floating{ animation:sydco-float 7s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* =========================================================
   16. SCROLL REVEALS (grid sections only — the hero keeps the
   one load-in moment; these fire once, the first time each
   card enters view, and are skipped under reduced motion)
========================================================= */
.reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right{ transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); }
.reveal-left{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(-36px); }
.reveal-right{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(36px); }

.pillars-grid .reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.pillars-grid .reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.08s; }
.pillars-grid .reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.pillars-grid .reveal:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.24s; }

.principals-grid .reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.principals-grid .reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.06s; }
.principals-grid .reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.12s; }
.principals-grid .reveal:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.18s; }
.principals-grid .reveal:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.24s; }
.principals-grid .reveal:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.30s; }

.stats-grid .reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.stats-grid .reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.08s; }
.stats-grid .reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.stats-grid .reveal:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.24s; }

.engage-grid .reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.engage-grid .reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.08s; }
.engage-grid .reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.engage-grid .reveal:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.24s; }

/* =========================================================
   17. MOTION VARIANTS — fly / zoom / rotate reveals
   Same mechanism as .reveal (IntersectionObserver adds
   .is-visible once), just different entrance shapes so
   different sections don't all move the same way.
========================================================= */
.fly-in-left, .fly-in-right, .fly-up, .zoom-reveal, .rotate-reveal{
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1);
}
.fly-in-left{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(-90px,0,0) rotate(-5deg); }
.fly-in-right{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(90px,0,0) rotate(5deg); }
.fly-up{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0,54px,0) scale(.96); }
.zoom-reveal{ opacity:0; transform:scale(.8); }
.rotate-reveal{ opacity:0; transform:rotate(-9deg) scale(.9); }
.reveal.is-visible, .reveal-left.is-visible, .reveal-right.is-visible,
.fly-in-left.is-visible, .fly-in-right.is-visible, .fly-up.is-visible,
.zoom-reveal.is-visible, .rotate-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1; transform:translate3d(0, var(--py, 0px), 0);
}

/* Stagger for grids that use the new variants */
.principles-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.principles-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.1s; }
.principles-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.2s; }

.timeline .zoom-reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.timeline .zoom-reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.12s; }
.timeline .zoom-reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.24s; }

.principals-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.principals-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.06s; }
.principals-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.12s; }
.principals-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.18s; }
.principals-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.24s; }
.principals-grid .zoom-reveal:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.30s; }

.pillars-grid .fly-in-left:nth-child(1),
.pillars-grid .fly-in-right:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0s; }
.pillars-grid .fly-in-left:nth-child(3),
.pillars-grid .fly-in-right:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.12s; }

.stats-grid .fly-up:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0s; }
.stats-grid .fly-up:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.08s; }
.stats-grid .fly-up:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.stats-grid .fly-up:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.24s; }

/* A little continuous life on decorative numerals, echoing the hero glow */
.ghost-num.floating{ animation-duration:8s; }
.step-num{ display:inline-block; }
.timeline-step:hover .step-num{ transform:translateY(-4px); transition:transform .25s ease; }

/* Buttons: a light sweep flies across on hover instead of a flat color swap */
.btn--primary{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.btn--primary::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-20deg); transition:left .6s ease;
}
.btn--primary:hover::before{ left:120%; }

/* Practice-block media panels: a soft continuous drift to match the hero glow */
.practice-block .media.floating{ animation:sydco-float 8s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* =========================================================
   18. SCROLL-LINKED MOTION — progress bar + continuous card
   parallax. --py is written by main.js on every scroll tick
   (small, clamped px value); cards that already have a hover
   lift add it on top via calc() so the two never fight.
========================================================= */
.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed; top:var(--admin-bar-h); left:0; height:3px; width:0%; z-index:1001;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sydco-gold), var(--sydco-petrol));
  transition:width .12s linear;
}

.pillar-card:hover{ transform:translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px) - 6px), 0); }
.engage-card:hover{ transform:translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px) - 6px), 0); }
.principal-card:hover{ transform:translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px) - 4px), 0); }
.publication-card:hover{ transform:translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px) - 6px), 0); }

/* Cards/blocks that only drift (no separate hover lift) still read --py
   through the merged .is-visible rule above once they've entered view. */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .scroll-progress{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:900px){ }
@media (max-width:900px){ }
@media (max-width:900px){ }
@media (max-width:900px){
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
}

/* =========================================================
   20. INTERACTIVE POLISH — magnetic buttons, hero cursor glow,
   scroll-filled timeline progress
========================================================= */
.btn{ transition:transform .18s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease; will-change:transform; }

.hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,40%), rgba(212,175,55,0.14), transparent 70%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease;
}
.hero:hover::before{ opacity:1; }

.timeline-track{ position:relative; margin-top:56px; }
.timeline-track .timeline{ margin-top:24px; }
.timeline-progress{ position:relative; height:3px; background:var(--sydco-hairline); border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden; }
.timeline-progress-fill{ height:100%; width:0%; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sydco-gold), var(--sydco-petrol)); transition:width .1s linear; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .btn{ transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
  .hero::before{ display:none; }
  .timeline-progress-fill{ width:100% !important; }
}


/* =========================================================
   21. REFINEMENT / RESPONSIVE FIXES
   Preserve the original SYDCO visual system while fixing the
   areas that were unfinished in the supplied theme.
========================================================= */
.hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; }
.hero h1{ max-width:900px; text-wrap:balance; }
.hero p.lede{ max-width:650px; }
.hero-stats{ align-items:start; }
.hero-stat{ min-width:100px; }
.pillar-card h3{ text-wrap:balance; }
.practice-block .media{ overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline); }
.practice-block .media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; border-radius:4px; transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1); }
.practice-block:hover .media img{ transform:scale(1.025); }
.pub-media{ position:relative; min-height:180px; }
.pub-icon{ width:74px; height:74px; border:1px solid var(--sydco-gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--sydco-gold); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:22px; }
.app-screen{ width:min(300px,78%); aspect-ratio:4/3; border:1px solid var(--sydco-gold); border-radius:10px; background:linear-gradient(145deg,#15191d,#082f39); padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; gap:8px; box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.app-screen span{ color:var(--sydco-gold); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.16em; }
.app-screen strong{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:22px; }
.app-screen small{ color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); font-size:12px; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .site-header .container{ height:72px; }
  .site-header .container > div:last-child .btn{ display:none; }
  .main-nav{ inset:72px 0 0; }
  .hero-inner{ padding-top:76px; padding-bottom:76px; }
  .hero--short .hero-inner{ padding-top:64px; padding-bottom:64px; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,48px); }
  .hero p.lede{ font-size:16px; }
  .hero-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
  .hero-stat .num{ font-size:22px; }
  .cta-group{ gap:10px; }
  .cta-group .btn{ width:100%; }
  .practice-block{ padding:48px 0; gap:32px; }
  .practice-block .ghost-num{ font-size:88px; top:-2px; }
  .timeline-progress{ display:none; }
}

/* REVIEW POLISH: preserve original design, improve hierarchy, interaction and mobile. */
.hero{overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-15%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(212,175,55,.18),transparent 27%),radial-gradient(circle at 22% 78%,rgba(8,123,145,.16),transparent 31%);filter:blur(10px);animation:sydco-hero-breathe 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes sydco-hero-breathe{0%{transform:translate3d(-2%,0,0) scale(1);opacity:.72}50%{transform:translate3d(2%,-1%,0) scale(1.05);opacity:1}100%{transform:translate3d(0,2%,0) scale(1.02);opacity:.78}}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;margin-left:0}.hero p.lede{margin-left:0}.hero .cta-group{justify-content:flex-start}
.hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(110px,1fr));gap:14px;max-width:760px}.hero-stat{position:relative;min-height:98px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.16);border-radius:16px;background:rgba(8,10,13,.28);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,background .25s ease}.hero-stat:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.5);background:rgba(8,10,13,.48)}.hero-stat .stat-icon{width:30px;height:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);border-radius:50%;color:var(--sydco-gold);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px}.hero-stat .num{font-size:20px;line-height:1.15}.hero-stat .label{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em}
.pillar-card{position:relative;min-height:280px;border-radius:18px;padding:30px 26px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(18,18,18,.98),rgba(10,29,34,.72))}.pillar-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:110px;height:110px;right:-42px;bottom:-46px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.16);border-radius:50%}.card-icon{width:46px;height:46px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);border-radius:14px;color:var(--sydco-gold);font-size:20px;background:rgba(212,175,55,.04);margin-bottom:12px}.pillar-card h3{max-width:240px}
.philosophy{position:relative;gap:72px;padding:20px 0}.philosophy-lead{position:relative;padding:24px 0 0 24px}.quote-mark{position:absolute;left:-2px;top:26px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100px;line-height:.7;color:rgba(212,175,55,.16)}.philosophy .pullquote{position:relative;max-width:460px;padding-left:28px;margin-top:18px;border-left:2px solid var(--sydco-gold)}.philosophy-rule{display:block;width:90px;height:1px;background:var(--sydco-gold);margin:26px 0 0 28px}.philosophy-copy{padding-top:48px}.philosophy-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.9}
.principals-grid{gap:16px}.principal-card{padding:24px 14px;border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(18,18,18,.92),rgba(8,58,70,.35));transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}.principal-card:hover{border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.4);transform:translateY(-7px)}.principal-card .avatar{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;margin-bottom:16px}
.publication-grid{gap:24px}.publication-card{border-radius:20px;background:#fff}.pub-media{min-height:190px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#111,#08313a);position:relative;overflow:hidden}.pub-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;right:-70px;top:-70px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);border-radius:50%}.pub-icon{position:relative;z-index:1;width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:20px;font-size:18px;background:rgba(11,12,16,.5)}
.engage-grid{gap:16px}.engage-card{position:relative;min-height:220px;border-radius:18px;padding:30px 24px 24px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#121212,#102b32)}.engage-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-35px;bottom:-35px;width:110px;height:110px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.13);border-radius:50%}.engage-index{display:inline-flex;width:34px;height:34px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);border-radius:50%;color:var(--sydco-gold);font:11px var(--font-label);margin-bottom:28px}.engage-card h4{font-size:18px}.engage-card .learn{position:absolute;left:24px;bottom:22px}
.client-experience{gap:70px}.workspace-features{display:grid;gap:0;margin:28px 0;max-width:580px}.workspace-features>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;column-gap:14px;row-gap:2px;padding:15px 0;border-top:1px solid #e2e2e2}.workspace-features>div:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2}.workspace-features span{grid-row:span 2;color:var(--sydco-gold-soft);font:12px var(--font-label)}.workspace-features strong{font-size:14px}.workspace-features small{color:#707070}.workspace-visual{min-height:380px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 65% 30%,rgba(212,175,55,.14),transparent 34%),#0b0c10;border-radius:28px}.workspace-window{width:min(520px,90%);border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.25);background:#101216}.workspace-top{height:42px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}.workspace-top span{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#45484d}.workspace-top b{margin-left:auto;color:#767b82;font:10px var(--font-label);letter-spacing:.08em}.workspace-screen{margin:22px;padding:24px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2);border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#121820,#082f39)}.workspace-kicker{display:block;color:var(--sydco-gold);font:10px var(--font-label);letter-spacing:.1em}.workspace-screen strong{display:block;color:#fff;font:700 24px var(--font-display);margin:10px 0 22px}.workspace-progress{height:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:99px;overflow:hidden}.workspace-progress i{display:block;width:72%;height:100%;background:var(--sydco-gold);border-radius:99px}.workspace-screen small{display:block;margin-top:10px;color:#a7afb5}.workspace-tabs{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:0 22px 20px;color:#8f969d;font:10px var(--font-label)}
.newsletter-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}.newsletter-action{padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);border-radius:20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}.newsletter-note{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark);font-size:13px}.newsletter-note span{color:var(--sydco-gold)}.newsletter-action .btn{width:100%}
.site-footer{padding-top:96px}.footer-grid{gap:60px}.footer-grid a{transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}.footer-grid a:hover{color:var(--sydco-gold);transform:translateX(3px)}
.hero--short{min-height:46vh;background:radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%,rgba(212,175,55,.14),transparent 26%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0b0c10,#0d3039)}.hero--short::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:360px;height:360px;right:7%;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.13);border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 35px rgba(212,175,55,.025),0 0 0 70px rgba(212,175,55,.015);animation:sydco-orbit 14s linear infinite}@keyframes sydco-orbit{to{transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg)}}
.leadership .portrait{border-radius:28px;min-height:380px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%,rgba(212,175,55,.16),transparent 25%),linear-gradient(145deg,#111,#082f39);overflow:hidden;position:relative}.portrait-orbit{width:190px;height:190px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);border-radius:50%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,.025),0 0 0 44px rgba(212,175,55,.015)}.portrait-orbit span{font:10px var(--font-label);letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--sydco-gold)}.portrait-orbit strong{font:700 42px var(--font-display);color:#fff;margin:8px 0}.portrait-orbit small{font:9px var(--font-label);letter-spacing:.12em;color:#9ba3a8}
.principles-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}.principle-card{min-height:250px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;border-top:0;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f7f7f5);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}.principle-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.5)}.principle-icon{display:inline-flex;width:38px;height:38px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(212,175,55,.1);color:var(--sydco-gold-soft);font:11px var(--font-label);margin-bottom:40px}
.contact-grid{gap:40px}.contact-side{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;padding:40px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#121212,#082f39)}.contact-side-glow{position:absolute;width:240px;height:240px;right:-100px;top:-100px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);border-radius:50%}.brief-form input,.brief-form select,.brief-form textarea{border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa}.brief-form .btn{border-radius:999px;padding:13px 24px}
.share-inline{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:10px}.share-inline>span{margin-right:6px;font:11px var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#777}.share-inline a{width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--sydco-petrol);font:11px var(--font-label);transition:all .2s ease}.share-inline a:hover{background:var(--sydco-black);color:var(--sydco-gold);border-color:var(--sydco-black);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.floating-contact{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:850;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:10px 15px 10px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(11,12,16,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);color:#fff;font:11px var(--font-label);box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}.floating-contact:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--sydco-gold);color:#fff}.floating-contact-icon{width:30px;height:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sydco-gold);color:#0b0c10}
.header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}.header-contact-icon{display:none;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.35);border-radius:50%;background:transparent;color:var(--sydco-gold)}.mobile-bottom-nav{display:none}body{overflow-x:clip}
@media(max-width:900px){.site-header .container{height:68px}.header-engage{display:none}.header-contact-icon{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.nav-toggle{width:38px;height:38px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:4px;padding:9px}.nav-toggle span{display:block;height:1px;width:100%;background:var(--sydco-gold);transition:transform .2s ease,opacity .2s ease}.nav-toggle[aria-expanded=true] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(5px) rotate(45deg)}.nav-toggle[aria-expanded=true] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}.nav-toggle[aria-expanded=true] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg)}.main-nav{top:68px;padding:32px 24px 120px}.main-nav ul{gap:18px}.main-nav a{font-size:18px}.mobile-bottom-nav{position:fixed;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);left:10px;right:10px;bottom:10px;z-index:840;padding:7px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2);border-radius:20px;background:rgba(11,12,16,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}.mobile-bottom-nav a,.mobile-bottom-nav button{border:0;background:none;color:#8f969d;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:3px;padding:8px 4px;font:9px var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase}.mobile-bottom-nav a.is-active,.mobile-bottom-nav a:hover,.mobile-bottom-nav button:hover{color:var(--sydco-gold)}.mobile-nav-icon{font-size:15px;line-height:1}.floating-contact{right:16px;bottom:82px}.hero-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.philosophy{gap:20px}.philosophy-copy{padding-top:0}.principles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.site-footer{padding-bottom:105px}.newsletter-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container)}.hero{min-height:78vh}.hero-inner{padding:64px 0 70px}.hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,46px);line-height:1.05}.hero-stats{gap:10px}.hero-stat{min-height:92px;padding:12px;border-radius:14px}.hero-stat .num{font-size:17px}.hero-stat .label{font-size:9px}.pillar-card{min-height:245px;border-radius:16px}.philosophy-lead{padding-left:0}.quote-mark{left:-8px;top:18px}.philosophy .pullquote{padding-left:20px}.principals-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.principal-card{border-radius:14px;padding:18px 10px}.publication-card{border-radius:16px}.engage-card{min-height:200px;border-radius:16px}.workspace-visual{min-height:310px;border-radius:20px}.workspace-screen strong{font-size:20px}.newsletter-action{border-radius:16px}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.share-inline{justify-content:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap}.floating-contact span:last-child{display:none}.floating-contact{padding:7px;right:14px;bottom:82px}.floating-contact-icon{width:36px;height:36px}.principles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.leadership .portrait{min-height:300px}.hero--short{min-height:54vh}.hero--short::after{width:230px;height:230px;right:-80px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero::after,.hero--short::after{animation:none}.floating-contact,.hero-stat,.principle-card,.engage-card,.pillar-card{transition:none}}

.practice-block .media{border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.08);transition:transform .4s ease,border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .4s ease}.practice-block:hover .media{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.4);box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12)}.practice-block .content{padding:12px 0}.timeline-step{border-radius:20px;padding:30px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#121212,#0d252b);transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}.timeline-step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.4)}
@media(max-width:600px){.practice-block .media{border-radius:18px;min-height:220px}.timeline-step{border-radius:16px}}

/* Navigation refinement */
@media(min-width:901px){
 .main-nav ul{gap:6px;padding:6px;border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.12);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
 .main-nav li a{display:block;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px}
 .main-nav a::after{display:none}
 .main-nav .current-menu-item>a,.main-nav .current_page_item>a{background:rgba(212,175,55,.10)}
 .header-engage{white-space:nowrap}
}


/* =========================================================
   22. FINAL SAFE LAYOUT / ALIGNMENT
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   Purpose:
   - Header and hero use the exact same horizontal grid.
   - Hero content starts from the same left content edge.
   - Keeps the existing SYDCO visual design intact.
   - No changes to colors, typography, cards, animations,
     navigation structure, or page-specific layouts.
   ========================================================= */
.hero > .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.hero > .container > .hero-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  width:100%;
  max-width:780px;
  margin-left:0;
  margin-right:auto;
  padding-left:0;
  padding-right:0;
  text-align:left;
}

.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .eyebrow,
.hero > .container > .hero-inner > h1,
.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .lede,
.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .cta-group,
.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stats{
  margin-left:0;
  margin-right:auto;
  text-align:left;
}

.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .cta-group{
  justify-content:flex-start;
}

.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stats{
  width:100%;
  max-width:760px;
  justify-items:stretch;
}

.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stat{
  text-align:left;
  align-items:flex-start;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero > .container > .hero-inner{
    max-width:100%;
    padding-top:76px;
    padding-bottom:76px;
  }
}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero > .container > .hero-inner{
    max-width:100%;
    padding-top:64px;
    padding-bottom:70px;
  }

  .hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stats{
    max-width:none;
  }
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero > .container > .hero-inner > .cta-group{
    gap:10px;
  }

  .hero > .container > .hero-inner > .cta-group .btn{
    width:100%;
  }
}

/* Preserve the mobile navigation behavior already used by the site. */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .site-header .container{
    height:68px;
  }

  .main-nav{
    display:none !important;
    transform:none !important;
  }

  .nav-toggle{
    display:none !important;
  }

  .header-contact-icon{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-nav{
    display:grid;
  }
}

@media (min-width:901px){
  .mobile-bottom-nav{
    display:none !important;
  }
}

/* Site Logo */
.site-header .container{
  align-items:center;
}
.site-logo{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  line-height:0;
}
.site-logo-img,
.site-logo .custom-logo{
  display:block;
  width:auto;
  height:64px;
  max-width:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  transition:height .3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img,
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo .custom-logo{
  height:48px;
}
.footer-logo-img{
  display:block;
  width:auto;
  height:80px;
  max-width:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .site-logo-img,
  .site-logo .custom-logo{
    height:52px;
  }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img,
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo .custom-logo{
    height:48px;
  }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .site-logo-img,
  .site-logo .custom-logo{
    height:44px;
  }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img,
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo .custom-logo{
    height:44px;
  }
  .site-header .container{
    min-width:0;
  }
  .site-logo{
    min-width:0;
  }
}

/* Story Scroll */
.story-scroll .story-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap:80px;
  align-items:start;
  margin-top:48px;
}
.story-steps{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:60px;
}
.story-steps::before{
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  left:0;
  width:2px;
  background:var(--sydco-gold);
  content:"";
}
.story-step{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  min-height:70vh;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  opacity:.3;
  transform:translateX(-8px);
  transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.story-step.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateX(0);
}
.story-step h3{
  margin-top:6px;
  color:var(--sydco-white);
  font-size:26px;
}
.story-step p{
  max-width:440px;
  color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark);
  font-size:15px;
}
.story-step-label{
  color:var(--sydco-gold-soft);
  font-family:var(--font-label);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.story-icon{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  left:-75px;
  display:flex;
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--sydco-black);
  color:var(--sydco-gold);
  font-size:12px;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  transition:border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.story-step.is-active .story-icon{
  border-color:var(--sydco-gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(212,175,55,.06);
}
.story-sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:calc(var(--header-h, 80px) + var(--admin-bar-h) + 24px);
  align-self:start;
}
.story-stat-panel{
  position:relative;
  height:260px;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:36px;
  border:1px solid var(--sydco-hairline);
  border-radius:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#121212,#082a32);
  box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.story-stat{
  position:absolute;
  inset:36px;
  opacity:0;
  filter:blur(4px);
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translateY(18px);
  transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), filter .6s ease;
}
.story-stat.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  filter:blur(0);
  pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.story-stat::before{
  position:absolute;
  top:-70px;
  right:-80px;
  width:180px;
  height:180px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  border-radius:50%;
  content:"";
}
.story-stat .num{
  color:var(--sydco-gold);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);
  font-weight:700;
}
.story-stat .label{
  max-width:320px;
  margin-top:12px;
  color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark);
  font-family:var(--font-label);
  font-size:14px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .35s ease .15s, transform .35s ease .15s;
}
.story-stat.is-active .label{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .story-scroll .story-layout{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:24px;
  }
  .story-steps{ grid-row:2; }
  .story-step{ min-height:45vh; }
  .story-sticky{
    z-index:5;
    grid-row:1;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .story-step,
  .story-stat,
  .story-stat .label{
    filter:none;
    transition:none;
    transform:none;
  }
  .story-icon{ transition:none; }
}

/* Keep the sticky header in normal flow at a stable height. */
.site-header .container{ height:84px; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .site-header .container{ height:68px; }
  .main-nav{ top:calc(var(--header-h, 68px) + var(--admin-bar-h)); }
}

/* Site-wide readability, spacing, and persistent contact access */
body { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Give headings stronger contrast and clearer scale. */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: var(--sydco-black); font-weight: 700; }
.section--dark h1, .section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4,
.section--alt h1, .section--alt h2, .section--alt h3, .section--alt h4 { color: var(--sydco-white); }
.hero h1, .conversion h2 { color: var(--sydco-white); }
.main-nav a { font-size: 15px; }
.pillar-card p, .practice-block li, .timeline-step p, .footer-grid a,
.philosophy-copy p, .story-step p { font-size: 17px; }
.eyebrow, .footer-grid h4, .brief-form label { font-size: 14px; }

/* Larger brand mark and a stronger sticky header state. */
.site-logo-img, .site-logo .custom-logo { height: 72px; }
.site-header { background: rgba(11,12,16,.97); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.38); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.site-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(11,12,16,.99); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.42); border-bottom-color: rgba(212,175,55,.6); }
.site-header.is-scrolled .container { height: 76px; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img, .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo .custom-logo { height: 58px; }
.header-engage { font-size: 16px; }
.floating-contact { font-size: 15px; padding: 12px 18px 12px 12px; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.75); }

/* Ensure the shared contact drawer can be opened from every page and viewport. */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-header .container { height: 72px; }
  .header-engage { display: inline-flex; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .header-contact-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .site-logo-img, .site-logo .custom-logo { height: 56px; }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .container { height: 66px; }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img, .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo .custom-logo { height: 50px; }
  .main-nav { top: calc(72px + var(--admin-bar-h)); }
  .floating-contact { right: 14px; bottom: 82px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-logo-img, .site-logo .custom-logo { height: 48px; }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo-img, .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo .custom-logo { height: 44px; }
  .header-actions { gap: 8px; }
  .header-engage { padding: 9px 11px; font-size: 12px; }
  .floating-contact span:last-child { display: inline; }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .header-engage { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px; }
}

/* Consistent page gutters and crisp, font-independent interface icons. */
.sydco-icon {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.stat-icon .sydco-icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.card-icon .sydco-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.story-icon .sydco-icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.mobile-nav-icon .sydco-icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.floating-contact-icon .sydco-icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.header-contact-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.mobile-bottom-nav a,
.mobile-bottom-nav button { color: #c2c8ce; }
.mobile-bottom-nav a.is-active,
.mobile-bottom-nav a:hover,
.mobile-bottom-nav button:hover { color: var(--sydco-gold); }
.main-nav { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
.consult-drawer { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
.consult-drawer .close-drawer { right: var(--gutter); }
.mobile-bottom-nav { left: var(--gutter); right: var(--gutter); }
.floating-contact {
  position: fixed;
  right: var(--gutter);
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 850;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.75);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(11,12,16,.96);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.floating-contact:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--sydco-gold); }
.floating-contact-toggle {
  display: flex;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex: 0 0 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sydco-gold);
  color: var(--sydco-black);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.floating-contact-toggle .floating-contact-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: 0 0 20px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.floating-contact-toggle .sydco-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.floating-contact-link {
  max-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--sydco-white);
  font: 500 14px/1 var(--font-label);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: max-width .25s ease, opacity .2s ease, padding .25s ease;
}
.floating-contact.is-expanded .floating-contact-link {
  max-width: 130px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 10px;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.floating-contact-link:hover { color: var(--sydco-gold); }
.floating-contact-toggle:focus-visible,
.floating-contact-link:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--sydco-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
  .floating-contact { bottom: 92px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .floating-contact,
  .floating-contact-link { transition: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   23. CLIENT FEEDBACK — message-first hero + phone readability
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   Feedback: headline and reading text were too small on a
   phone; the page did not stop people from scrolling.
   Only type scale / spacing changes here. Colours, cards,
   layout and motion are untouched.
========================================================= */

/* Section headings: shared class replaces the old inline 28-34px sizes */
.section-title{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,46px); line-height:1.12; text-wrap:balance; }
.section-lede{ font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,20px); line-height:1.7; max-width:680px; margin:0 0 8px; }
.section--dark .section-lede, .section--alt .section-lede{ color:var(--sydco-body-on-dark); }
.section--white .section-lede{ color:#4a4f55; }

/* Hero: one strong question-provoking line, readable at arm's length */
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,68px); line-height:1.06; letter-spacing:-0.02em; }
.hero p.lede{ font-size:clamp(19px,1.8vw,22px); line-height:1.6; max-width:640px; }
.hero--short h1{ font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,56px); }
.hero-inner .eyebrow{ font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.1em; }
.hero .btn{ font-size:17px; padding:16px 34px; }
.hero-stat .num{ font-size:22px; }
.hero-stat .label{ font-size:12px; line-height:1.35; }

/* Card copy */
.pillar-card h3{ font-size:21px; }
.engage-card h4, .principle-card h4{ font-size:20px; }
.engage-card p, .publication-card p, .principle-card p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; }
.principal-card h4{ font-size:17px; }
.principal-card .role{ font-size:14px; }
.story-step h3{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,32px); }
.story-step-label, .pub-tag{ font-size:13px; }
.story-stat .label{ font-size:17px; }
.workspace-features strong{ font-size:17px; }
.workspace-features small{ font-size:15px; }
.learn, .pillar-card .learn, .engage-card .learn, .learn--dark{ font-size:16px; }
.ticker-inner{ font-size:14px; }
.ticker-label{ font-size:12px; }

/* Phones */
@media (max-width:640px){
  body{ font-size:19px; line-height:1.7; }
  .hero{ min-height:auto; }
  .hero-inner{ padding-top:56px; padding-bottom:60px; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(42px,12.5vw,54px); line-height:1.04; }
  .hero--short h1{ font-size:clamp(36px,10.5vw,46px); }
  .hero p.lede{ font-size:20px; line-height:1.55; }
  .hero .btn{ font-size:18px; padding:17px 24px; }
  .hero-stat .num{ font-size:20px; }
  .hero-stat .label{ font-size:12px; }
  .section-title{ font-size:clamp(32px,9vw,38px); }
  .section-lede{ font-size:19px; }
  .pillar-card p, .practice-block li, .timeline-step p, .philosophy-copy p, .story-step p,
  .engage-card p, .publication-card p, .principle-card p, .footer-grid a{ font-size:18px; }
  .pillar-card h3{ font-size:22px; }
  .practice-block h3{ font-size:27px; }
  .timeline-step h4{ font-size:21px; }
  .philosophy .pullquote{ font-size:clamp(28px,8vw,34px); }
  .principal-card h4{ font-size:17px; }
  .principal-card .role{ font-size:14px; }
  .eyebrow{ font-size:14px; }
  .main-nav a{ font-size:19px; }
  .conversion h2{ font-size:clamp(30px,8.5vw,36px); }
  .conversion .btn{ width:100%; font-size:18px; padding:17px 24px; }
  .brief-form input, .brief-form select, .brief-form textarea{ font-size:17px; }
  .consult-drawer p{ font-size:18px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   24. CLIENT FEEDBACK ROUND 2
   1) bigger desktop nav text  2) equal-size hero cards
   3) no floating button on phone  4) bigger phone nav icons
========================================================= */

/* 1) Desktop navigation text */
@media (min-width:901px){
  .main-nav li a{ font-size:clamp(15px,1.25vw,17px); padding:11px 20px; font-weight:500; }
  .main-nav ul{ gap:8px; }
}

/* 2) Hero cards: identical width and height */
.hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stats,
.hero-stats{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  grid-auto-rows:1fr;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.hero-stat{
  min-width:0;
  height:100%;
  min-height:128px;
  justify-content:flex-start;
}
.hero-stat .label{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:4px; }
/* Same high-specificity selector as the desktop rule above, otherwise the
   4-column rule wins on phones and the cards get squeezed. */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stats,
  .hero-stats{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    max-width:none;
    gap:12px;
  }
  .hero-stat{ min-height:124px; }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero > .container > .hero-inner > .hero-stats,
  .hero-stats{ gap:10px; }
  .hero-stat{ min-height:116px; padding:12px; }
  .hero-stat .num{ font-size:19px; overflow-wrap:anywhere; }
  .hero-stat .label{ font-size:12px; }
}
@media (max-width:340px){
  .hero-stat .num{ font-size:17px; }
}

/* 3) Phone: remove the floating contact button (Contact lives in the bottom bar) */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .floating-contact{ display:none !important; }
}

/* 4) Phone: larger bottom-nav and header icons */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .mobile-bottom-nav{ padding:9px 8px; border-radius:24px; }
  .mobile-bottom-nav a,
  .mobile-bottom-nav button{ gap:6px; padding:10px 4px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.02em; }
  .mobile-bottom-nav .mobile-nav-icon{ font-size:0; line-height:0; }
  .mobile-bottom-nav .mobile-nav-icon .sydco-icon{ width:28px; height:28px; stroke-width:1.9; }
  .header-contact-icon{ width:48px; height:48px; }
  .header-contact-icon .sydco-icon{ width:24px; height:24px; }
  .site-footer{ padding-bottom:120px; }
}