:root{--bg:#090c12;--panel:#131925;--paper:#f8f4ed;--text:#f7f3eb;--muted:#bcb7c5;--pink:#f42f8d;--orange:#ff7a19;--gold:#ffc32b;--cyan:#00c7c7;--violet:#7651ff;--max:1180px}
*{box-sizing:border-box}html{scroll-behavior:smooth}body{margin:0;background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}img{display:block;max-width:100%}.container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 40px));margin:auto}.top-strip{height:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--orange),var(--gold),var(--cyan),var(--violet))}
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(8,10,15,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}.navbar{min-height:78px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-weight:900}.brand-mark{width:42px;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;background:conic-gradient(var(--gold),var(--pink),var(--violet),var(--cyan),var(--gold));position:relative}.brand-mark:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg)}.nav-links{display:flex;gap:22px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:800}.nav-links a{position:relative}.nav-links a:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-8px;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--orange));transform:scaleX(0);transition:.2s}.nav-links a:hover:after{transform:scaleX(1)}.nav-cta,.btn{border:0;border-radius:999px;padding:13px 21px;font-weight:900;display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;cursor:pointer}.nav-cta,.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--pink),var(--orange));color:white}.btn-secondary{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:white}.menu-toggle{display:none;background:#151b25;color:white;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:12px;width:44px;height:44px}
.hero{min-height:760px;position:relative;display:grid;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,7,12,.82),rgba(5,7,12,.42) 55%,rgba(5,7,12,.12)),url("../images/hero-collage.png") center/cover}.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:4;padding:95px 0;max-width:760px}.eyebrow{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.15em;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--pink)}.hero .eyebrow{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block}.hero h1,.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.3rem,7vw,6.6rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:20px 0}.hero h1 em{display:block;color:var(--gold);font-style:italic;text-shadow:0 5px 0 rgba(244,47,141,.42)}.hero p{max-width:680px;font-size:1.2rem;color:#e2dde7}.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px}
.photo-slices{position:absolute;right:2vw;top:110px;width:min(39vw,585px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;grid-template-rows:195px 195px;gap:12px;transform:skewX(-5deg);z-index:2}.slice{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}.slice img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:skewX(5deg) scale(1.08)}.slice.tall{grid-row:span 2}
.graffiti-strip{padding:28px 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--orange),var(--gold));position:relative}.principles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}.principles div{text-align:center;padding:18px 13px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3)}.principles strong{display:block;text-transform:uppercase}.principles span{font-size:.88rem}
.section{padding:88px 0}.section-dark{background:#07090e}.section-title{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:40px}.section-title h2{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,4.3rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:10px 0 14px}.section-title p,.card-body p,.feature-item span,.page-hero p,.prose p{color:var(--muted)}
.color-grid,.card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}.card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.color-card,.article-card,.feature-panel,.newsletter,.contact-card,.contact-form{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}.color-card{padding:27px;min-height:250px}.color-card:nth-child(1){background:linear-gradient(145deg,#6840ff,#9b65ff)}.color-card:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ec2f91,#ff70b2)}.color-card:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff7a19,#ffc32b);color:#221500}.color-card:nth-child(4){background:linear-gradient(145deg,#00a6a6,#41d1bc)}.icon-disc{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.17);font-size:1.3rem}.article-card{overflow:hidden}.card-art{aspect-ratio:16/10;position:relative}.card-art img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.card-art:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(transparent 35%,rgba(0,0,0,.78))}.card-art span{position:absolute;left:20px;bottom:17px;z-index:2;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:900}.card-body{padding:23px}.card-body h3{font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 10px}.read-more{color:var(--gold);font-weight:900}
.split,.decoder-grid,.newsletter,.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:42px;align-items:center}.feature-panel{padding:34px}.feature-list{display:grid;gap:18px}.feature-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:48px 1fr;gap:14px}.tag-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}.tag{background:#171d28;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);padding:9px 13px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:800}.decoder{padding:48px;border-radius:32px;background:linear-gradient(125deg,#6940ff,#ed2f91)}.decoder-steps{display:grid;gap:13px}.decoder-step{padding:17px 19px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:15px}.decoder-step strong{display:block}.visual-banner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:16px;max-width:1040px;margin-inline:auto}.visual-banner .big,.visual-banner .stack>div{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;min-height:190px}.visual-banner .big{min-height:400px}.visual-banner .stack{display:grid;gap:18px}.visual-banner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.caption{position:absolute;left:20px;right:20px;bottom:18px;font-weight:900;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.25;text-shadow:0 3px 20px #000}
.newsletter{padding:40px}.newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:10px}.newsletter-form input,.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea,.contact-form select{width:100%;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);background:#0d1119;color:white}.newsletter-form button{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--violet));color:white}.notice{display:none;margin-top:12px;padding:12px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(0,199,199,.15)}
.page-hero{min-height:340px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,8,13,.92),rgba(6,8,13,.42)),var(--page-photo) center/cover}.page-hero .container{padding-bottom:48px}.page-hero p{max-width:760px;font-size:1.15rem}.page-photo-airplane{--page-photo:url("../images/airplane-city.jpeg")}.page-photo-waterfall{--page-photo:url("../images/niagara-falls.jpeg")}.page-photo-art{--page-photo:url("../images/immersive-art.jpeg")}.page-photo-cardinal{--page-photo:url("../images/cardinals.jpeg")}.page-photo-city{--page-photo:url("../images/duluth-moon-city.png")}
.prose{max-width:850px;margin:auto;font-size:1.07rem}.prose h2{font-size:2.2rem;margin-top:2em}.quote{padding:28px;border-left:6px solid var(--pink);background:var(--panel);border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;font-size:1.22rem;font-weight:800}.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr}.contact-card,.contact-form{padding:31px}.contact-form{display:grid;gap:15px}.contact-form textarea{min-height:150px}.site-footer{padding:60px 0 25px;background:#05070b}.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px}.footer-links{display:grid;gap:9px;color:#aaa6b1}.footer-bottom{margin-top:40px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;color:#89858f;font-size:.88rem}
@media(max-width:980px){.nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;top:78px;left:20px;right:20px;background:#111722;padding:20px;border-radius:16px;flex-direction:column}.nav-links.open{display:flex}.menu-toggle{display:block}.nav-cta{display:none}.photo-slices{opacity:.3;width:75vw;right:-20vw}.color-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.split,.decoder-grid,.newsletter,.contact-grid,.visual-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.principles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:650px){.container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 24px))}.photo-slices{display:none}.hero{min-height:670px}.hero h1{font-size:3.4rem}.section{padding:68px 0}.color-grid,.card-grid,.principles,.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.newsletter-form{flex-direction:column}.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:8px}}

.compact-visual-section{padding:54px 0;}
@media(max-width:650px){.compact-visual-section{padding:38px 0}.visual-banner .big{min-height:300px}.visual-banner .stack>div{min-height:180px}}


/* Compact four-image grids for Topics and Research */
.four-photo-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin-inline:auto;
}
.four-photo-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:225px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  background:#131925;
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.four-photo-card img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}
.four-photo-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent 38%,rgba(4,6,10,.82));
}
.four-photo-card .photo-label{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:2;
  left:16px;
  right:16px;
  bottom:15px;
  color:white;
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:.98rem;
  line-height:1.2;
  text-shadow:0 3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.compact-four-photo-section{
  padding:44px 0 28px;
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .four-photo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .four-photo-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .four-photo-card{min-height:210px;}
  .compact-four-photo-section{padding:34px 0 18px;}
}

.page-photo-aurora{--page-photo:url("../images/aurora-green.jpeg");}


/* =========================================================
   STABLE EDITORIAL REBUILD
   Preserves the clean layout while adding subtle polish.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --editorial-glass: rgba(19,25,37,.88);
  --editorial-border: rgba(255,255,255,.11);
}

body{
  overflow-x:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 18%,rgba(244,47,141,.07),transparent 28rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 48%,rgba(0,199,199,.06),transparent 30rem),
    var(--bg);
}

.site-header{
  transition:background .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled{
  background:rgba(7,9,14,.97);
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}

/* Keep the homepage title expressive, but keep internal titles controlled. */
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5.8rem);
  max-width:900px;
}
.page-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.7rem,5vw,4.8rem);
  line-height:.98;
  max-width:1050px;
  overflow-wrap:anywhere;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.page-hero{
  min-height:350px;
}
.page-hero .container{
  padding-top:72px;
  padding-bottom:48px;
}

/* Subtle glass surfaces without moving the layout. */
.feature-panel,
.article-card,
.four-photo-card,
.newsletter,
.contact-card,
.contact-form{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(25,32,46,.90),rgba(13,18,27,.88));
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-color:var(--editorial-border);
}

.article-card,
.four-photo-card,
.color-card,
.feature-panel,
.newsletter,
.contact-card,
.contact-form{
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.article-card:hover,
.four-photo-card:hover,
.color-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
}

.card-art img,
.four-photo-card img{
  transition:transform .5s ease,filter .4s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .card-art img,
.four-photo-card:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.04);
  filter:saturate(1.08);
}

/* Restore all four-card sections to a balanced, aligned grid. */
.four-photo-grid{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  grid-auto-rows:auto;
  align-items:stretch;
  gap:16px;
}
.four-photo-card,
.four-photo-card:nth-child(1),
.four-photo-card:nth-child(2),
.four-photo-card:nth-child(3),
.four-photo-card:nth-child(4){
  min-height:255px;
  grid-row:auto;
  transform:none;
}
.four-photo-card:hover,
.four-photo-card:nth-child(2):hover,
.four-photo-card:nth-child(3):hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
}

/* Keep article cards aligned and remove experimental vertical staggering. */
.card-grid{
  align-items:stretch;
}
.card-grid .article-card,
.card-grid .article-card:nth-child(2),
.card-grid .article-card:nth-child(3){
  transform:none;
  height:100%;
}
.card-grid .article-card:hover,
.card-grid .article-card:nth-child(2):hover,
.card-grid .article-card:nth-child(3):hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
}

/* Gentle editorial accents that do not change dimensions. */
.section-title .eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.section-title .eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:30px;
  height:3px;
  border-radius:99px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--orange));
}
.decoder{
  box-shadow:0 26px 70px rgba(105,64,255,.24);
}
.newsletter{
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(244,47,141,.12);
}
.quote{
  margin:40px 0;
}

/* Safe reveal animation: no layout movement after animation completes. */
[data-reveal]{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(18px);
  transition:opacity .65s ease,transform .65s ease;
}
[data-reveal].is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .page-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.5rem,7vw,4rem);
  }
  .four-photo-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
  .four-photo-card{
    min-height:235px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.8rem,13vw,4rem);
  }
  .page-hero{
    min-height:300px;
  }
  .page-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.15rem,11vw,3.25rem);
  }
  .page-hero .container{
    padding-top:55px;
    padding-bottom:38px;
  }
  .four-photo-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .four-photo-card{
    min-height:260px;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  [data-reveal]{
    opacity:1!important;
    transform:none!important;
    transition:none!important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   VERSION 1.1 — RESPONSIVE REFINEMENT
   Dedicated desktop, tablet, phone, and narrow-phone tuning
   ========================================================= */

.hero h1,
.hero h1 em,
.page-hero h1{
  max-width:100%;
  overflow-wrap:anywhere;
  word-break:normal;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width:651px) and (max-width:1199px){
  .hero{
    min-height:720px;
    background-position:center center;
  }

  .hero-inner{
    max-width:720px;
    padding-top:84px;
    padding-bottom:84px;
  }

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(3.4rem,7.4vw,5.2rem);
    line-height:.94;
  }

  .hero p{
    max-width:650px;
    font-size:1.08rem;
    line-height:1.65;
  }

  .hero-actions{
    margin-top:26px;
  }

  .page-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.8rem,6vw,4.2rem);
  }
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width:650px){
  .navbar{
    min-height:76px;
  }

  .brand{
    max-width:calc(100% - 64px);
    font-size:1rem;
  }

  .brand-mark{
    width:40px;
    flex:0 0 40px;
  }

  .hero{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:0;
    background-position:56% center;
  }

  .hero::after{
    height:95px;
  }

  .hero-inner{
    max-width:none;
    padding-top:72px;
    padding-bottom:86px;
  }

  .hero .eyebrow{
    font-size:.67rem;
    letter-spacing:.11em;
    padding:7px 10px;
    line-height:1.35;
  }

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.55rem,12.2vw,3.55rem);
    line-height:.91;
    letter-spacing:-.05em;
    margin:18px 0 22px;
  }

  .hero h1 em{
    display:block;
    width:auto;
    font-size:.88em;
    line-height:.94;
    text-shadow:0 4px 0 rgba(244,47,141,.42);
  }

  .hero p{
    max-width:100%;
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.62;
    margin-bottom:0;
  }

  .hero-actions{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:26px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn{
    width:100%;
    min-height:52px;
    padding:12px 18px;
    text-align:center;
    line-height:1.25;
  }

  .section-title h2{
    font-size:clamp(2rem,10vw,3rem);
  }

  .page-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.15rem,10.7vw,3.1rem);
    line-height:.98;
    letter-spacing:-.045em;
  }

  .page-hero p{
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.58;
  }

  .newsletter{
    padding:26px 22px;
  }
}

/* Common iPhone widths */
@media (max-width:430px){
  .container{
    width:calc(100% - 28px);
  }

  .hero{
    background-position:60% center;
  }

  .hero-inner{
    padding-top:64px;
    padding-bottom:78px;
  }

  .hero .eyebrow{
    font-size:.62rem;
    letter-spacing:.09em;
  }

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.35rem,11.6vw,3.05rem);
    line-height:.92;
    margin-top:17px;
  }

  .hero h1 em{
    font-size:.84em;
    line-height:.96;
  }

  .hero p{
    font-size:.97rem;
    line-height:1.58;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn{
    min-height:50px;
    font-size:.96rem;
    padding:11px 15px;
  }
}

/* Very narrow phones */
@media (max-width:360px){
  .hero h1{
    font-size:2.18rem;
  }

  .hero h1 em{
    font-size:.82em;
  }

  .hero .eyebrow{
    font-size:.57rem;
  }

  .brand{
    font-size:.92rem;
  }
}


/* VERSION 1.2 — THE DECODER NEWSLETTER EDITION */
.page-photo-newsletter{--page-photo:url("../images/orange-moon.jpeg");}
.decoder-newsletter-panel{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%,rgba(255,202,58,.16),transparent 25%),radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%,rgba(0,167,165,.18),transparent 26%),linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(25,31,47,.97),rgba(11,15,24,.96));}
.decoder-signup-form{display:grid;gap:16px;}
.decoder-signup-form label{display:grid;gap:7px;font-weight:800;font-size:.92rem;}
.decoder-signup-form input{width:100%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:white;border-radius:13px;padding:14px 15px;}
.decoder-signup-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.46);}
.decoder-signup-form .btn{width:100%;min-height:52px;}
.final-newsletter-cta{padding:42px;}

@media(max-width:650px){.decoder-newsletter-panel,.final-newsletter-cta{padding:27px}.final-newsletter-cta .decoder-grid{gap:22px}}





/* VERSION 1.2.2 — consistent active navigation on every page */
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{
  color:#ffca3a;
}

.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after{
  transform:scaleX(1);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--orange));
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{
    color:#ffca3a;
  }
}


/* VERSION 1.3 — LIVE BREVO NEWSLETTER FORM */
.brevo-newsletter-embed{
  width:100%;
  max-width:580px;
  margin:0 auto;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}

.brevo-newsletter-embed iframe{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  max-width:100%;
  min-height:305px;
  margin:0 auto;
  border:0;
  background:#fff;
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .brevo-newsletter-embed{
    border-radius:14px;
  }

  .brevo-newsletter-embed iframe{
    min-height:360px;
  }
}


/* VERSION 1.5 — BREVO-POWERED CONTACT FORM */
.brevo-contact-shell{
  display:block;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-sib-form-container,
.brevo-contact-shell .smg-sib-container,
.brevo-contact-shell #sib-form{
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  background:transparent;
  text-align:left;
}

.brevo-contact-shell #sib-form{
  display:grid;
  gap:15px;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-block,
.brevo-contact-shell .sib-input,
.brevo-contact-shell .form__entry,
.brevo-contact-shell .form__label-row{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  background:transparent;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .entry__label{
  display:block;
  margin:0 0 7px;
  color:#fff;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.35;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .entry__field{
  border:0;
  background:transparent;
}

.brevo-contact-shell input.input,
.brevo-contact-shell textarea.input{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  margin:0;
  padding:13px 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:12px;
  outline:none;
  background:#0d1119;
  color:#fff;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.5;
  box-shadow:none;
  transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}

.brevo-contact-shell textarea.input{
  min-height:170px;
  resize:vertical;
}

.brevo-contact-shell input.input::placeholder,
.brevo-contact-shell textarea.input::placeholder{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.40);
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
}

.brevo-contact-shell input.input:focus,
.brevo-contact-shell textarea.input:focus{
  border-color:rgba(127,88,255,.92);
  background:#0f1420;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(127,88,255,.15);
}

.brevo-contact-shell .entry__error{
  display:none;
  margin-top:7px;
  padding:9px 11px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,91,107,.42);
  border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(255,73,73,.11);
  color:#ffb4bd;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:.88rem;
  line-height:1.4;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .entry__error:not(:empty){
  display:block;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-submit-block{
  margin-top:2px;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-block__button{
  width:100%;
  min-height:48px;
  justify-content:center;
  border:0;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:800;
  text-align:center;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-block__button .icon{
  width:18px;
  height:18px;
  margin-right:8px;
  fill:currentColor;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-character-note,
.brevo-contact-shell .smg-form-privacy{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.84rem;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-character-note{
  margin-top:7px;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-form-privacy{
  margin:0;
  padding-top:13px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-form-alert{
  display:none;
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  margin:0 0 15px;
  padding:13px 14px;
  border:1px solid;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  font-size:.94rem;
  line-height:1.5;
  text-align:left;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-form-alert--error{
  border-color:rgba(255,91,107,.44);
  background:rgba(255,73,73,.12);
  color:#ffd2d7;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-form-alert--success{
  border-color:rgba(65,209,188,.42);
  background:rgba(65,209,188,.12);
  color:#c9fff4;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-form-alert a{
  color:inherit;
  font-weight:800;
  text-decoration:underline;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .input--hidden{
  position:absolute!important;
  left:-9999px!important;
  width:1px!important;
  height:1px!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .brevo-contact-shell{
    padding:24px;
  }

  .brevo-contact-shell textarea.input{
    min-height:155px;
  }
}


/* VERSION 1.6 — CONTACT FORM STYLE ISOLATION FIX */
/* The generic Brevo stylesheet is intentionally not loaded on contact.html.
   These rules keep Brevo's submission behavior while preserving the SMG design. */
.brevo-contact-shell,
.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-container,
.brevo-contact-shell .sib-container--large,
.brevo-contact-shell .sib-container--vertical,
.brevo-contact-shell #sib-container,
.brevo-contact-shell #sib-form{
  background:transparent !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .smg-sib-form-container,
.brevo-contact-shell .smg-sib-container{
  padding:0 !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .form__label-row,
.brevo-contact-shell .entry_block,
.brevo-contact-shell .entry__field{
  display:block !important;
  width:100% !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell label.entry__label{
  position:static !important;
  display:block !important;
  width:auto !important;
  height:auto !important;
  margin:0 0 7px !important;
  padding:0 !important;
  overflow:visible !important;
  clip:auto !important;
  white-space:normal !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  background:transparent !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell label.entry__label[data-required="*"]::after{
  content:" *";
  color:#ff4f75;
}

.brevo-contact-shell input.input,
.brevo-contact-shell textarea.input{
  box-sizing:border-box !important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13) !important;
  background:#0d1119 !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#fff !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell input.input:-webkit-autofill,
.brevo-contact-shell input.input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
.brevo-contact-shell input.input:-webkit-autofill:focus{
  -webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 1000px #0d1119 inset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#fff !important;
  caret-color:#fff !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-block__button{
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--orange)) !important;
  border-radius:999px !important;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-hide-loader-icon{
  display:none;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-message-panel{
  display:none;
}

.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-message-panel[style*="display: block"],
.brevo-contact-shell .sib-form-message-panel[style*="display:block"]{
  display:block !important;
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .brevo-contact-shell.contact-form{
    padding:22px !important;
  }
}


/* VERSION 1.7 — CLICKABLE TOPIC HUBS */
.color-card-link{display:flex;flex-direction:column;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.color-card-link::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -30% -45% 20%;height:140px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);filter:blur(35px);transform:rotate(-8deg);transition:.3s}
.color-card-link:hover::after{transform:translateY(-12px) rotate(-8deg)}
.color-card-link p{margin-bottom:20px}
.color-card-cta{margin-top:auto;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;opacity:.82}
.color-card-link:focus-visible{outline:4px solid white;outline-offset:4px}
.topic-hero{min-height:650px;display:grid;align-items:end;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,7,12,.94),rgba(5,7,12,.56) 58%,rgba(5,7,12,.22)),var(--topic-image) center/cover}
.topic-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,var(--bg),transparent 32%)}
.topic-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:110px 0 90px;max-width:850px}
.topic-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.4rem,7vw,6.8rem);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.065em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:18px 0}
.topic-hero p{max-width:760px;color:#e6e0e9;font-size:1.2rem}
.topic-intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:70px;align-items:start}
.topic-intro-grid h2{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.6vw,4.2rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:12px 0}
.topic-intro-copy{font-size:1.16rem}
.topic-lens-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.topic-lens-card{min-height:300px;padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(25,32,46,.95),rgba(11,15,23,.95));position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.topic-lens-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:150px;height:150px;right:-55px;bottom:-65px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--topic-accent,rgba(118,81,255,.25));filter:blur(8px)}
.topic-number{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.15em;font-weight:900;color:var(--gold)}
.topic-lens-card h3{font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.1;margin:60px 0 14px}
.topic-lens-card p{color:var(--muted);position:relative;z-index:2}
.topic-rhetoric{--topic-accent:rgba(118,81,255,.4)}.topic-symbols{--topic-accent:rgba(244,47,141,.38)}.topic-media{--topic-accent:rgba(255,195,43,.38)}.topic-common{--topic-accent:rgba(0,199,199,.36)}
.topic-question-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:stretch}
.topic-question-panel,.topic-image-panel{min-height:520px;border-radius:28px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);overflow:hidden}
.topic-question-panel{padding:42px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#161d2a,#0d1119)}
.topic-question-panel h2{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.2rem);line-height:1;margin:14px 0 34px;letter-spacing:-.05em}
.topic-question-list{display:grid;gap:0;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.topic-question-list li{padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem}
.topic-question-list li::before{content:"→";color:var(--pink);margin-right:12px}
.topic-image-panel{background-size:cover;background-position:center;display:flex;align-items:end;padding:36px}
.topic-image-panel span{max-width:470px;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:900;line-height:1.25;text-shadow:0 4px 25px #000}
.topic-feature-grid .article-card{min-height:300px;display:flex}
.topic-feature-grid .card-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.topic-feature-grid .read-more{margin-top:auto}
.topic-next{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;padding:42px;border-radius:28px;background:linear-gradient(110deg,rgba(118,81,255,.22),rgba(244,47,141,.18),rgba(255,122,25,.17));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11)}
.topic-next h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem);line-height:1;margin:12px 0;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.topic-next-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.topic-next-links a{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-weight:900;transition:.2s}
.topic-next-links a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media(max-width:980px){.topic-lens-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.topic-intro-grid,.topic-question-grid,.topic-next{grid-template-columns:1fr}.topic-hero{min-height:570px}}
@media(max-width:650px){.topic-hero{min-height:610px}.topic-hero-inner{padding:90px 0 70px}.topic-hero h1{font-size:3.3rem}.topic-lens-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.topic-lens-card{min-height:250px}.topic-question-panel,.topic-image-panel{min-height:430px}.topic-question-panel{padding:28px}.topic-next{padding:28px}.topic-next-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* VERSION 1.8 — FRAMEWORK CONTENT PAGES */
.decoder-step-link{
  display:block;
  color:inherit;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:16px;
}
.decoder-step-link .decoder-step{
  height:100%;
  transition:transform .22s ease,background .22s ease,border-color .22s ease;
}
.decoder-step-link:hover .decoder-step,
.decoder-step-link:focus-visible .decoder-step{
  transform:translateX(6px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.34);
}
.decoder-step-link:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(255,202,58,.85);
  outline-offset:4px;
}

.framework-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:start;
}
.framework-article{
  max-width:820px;
}
.framework-lede{
  font-size:1.22rem;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:#e8e3ec;
}
.framework-section{
  margin-top:46px;
}
.framework-section h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.75rem,3.3vw,2.7rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  margin:10px 0 16px;
}
.framework-section p,
.framework-list,
.reference-list{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.04rem;
  line-height:1.78;
}
.framework-callout,
.try-it{
  padding:28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(25,32,46,.9),rgba(13,18,27,.86));
}
.framework-list,
.reference-list{
  padding-left:1.25rem;
}
.framework-list li,
.reference-list li{
  margin-bottom:13px;
}
.references{
  padding-top:10px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}
.reference-list{
  font-size:.94rem;
}
.framework-sidebar{
  position:sticky;
  top:110px;
}
.framework-sidebar .feature-panel{
  padding:26px;
}
.framework-sidebar h3{
  font-size:1.45rem;
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:12px 0 18px;
}
.framework-links{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}
.framework-links a{
  display:block;
  padding:11px 13px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:11px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  font-weight:750;
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.framework-links a:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  transform:translateX(4px);
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .framework-layout{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .framework-sidebar{
    position:static;
  }
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .framework-section{
    margin-top:34px;
  }
  .framework-callout,
  .try-it{
    padding:22px;
  }
  .framework-lede{
    font-size:1.08rem;
  }
}

.framework-links a[aria-current="page"]{
  color:#ffca3a;
  border-color:rgba(255,202,58,.42);
  background:rgba(255,202,58,.09);
}


/* VERSION 1.9 — FOUR WAYS CONTENT PAGES */
.four-photo-link{
  display:block;
  color:inherit;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:18px;
}
.four-photo-link .four-photo-card{
  height:100%;
}
.four-photo-link:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(255,202,58,.86);
  outline-offset:4px;
}


/* VERSION 2.2 — ANALYSIS ARTICLE ENDINGS */
.analysis-future-note,
.analysis-reader-questions,
.analysis-closing{
  margin-top:34px;
  padding:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(25,32,46,.88),rgba(13,18,27,.84));
}

.analysis-future-note h2,
.analysis-reader-questions h2{
  margin-top:0;
}

.analysis-reader-questions ol{
  padding-left:1.4rem;
}

.analysis-reader-questions li{
  margin-bottom:12px;
  line-height:1.65;
}

.analysis-closing{
  border-color:rgba(255,202,58,.22);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,202,58,.08),rgba(244,47,141,.07)),
    rgba(13,18,27,.86);
}

.analysis-closing p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.75;
}


/* VERSION 2.5 — ABOUT PHILOSOPHY */
.about-philosophy .feature-panel{
  max-width:1000px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:clamp(28px,5vw,54px);
}
.about-philosophy h2{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.8rem);
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:12px 0 22px;
}
.about-philosophy p{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.78;
}


/* VERSION 2.6 — COMPANION PROJECTS */
.companion-projects{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.companion-projects::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto -10% -40% auto;
  width:420px;
  height:420px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(127,88,255,.15),transparent 68%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.companion-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:34px;
}

.companion-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:100%;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius:24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(27,34,50,.94),rgba(12,17,26,.92));
  box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.companion-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.8;
}

.companion-card-hcg::after{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(65,209,188,.14),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(65,209,188,.05),transparent 55%);
}

.companion-card-symbol::after{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,202,58,.14),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(244,47,141,.06),transparent 55%);
}

.companion-card > *{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.companion-icon{
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  width:54px;
  height:54px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  font-size:1.7rem;
}

.companion-card h3{
  margin:12px 0 16px;
  font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3vw,2.35rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}

.companion-card p{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.72;
}

.companion-button{
  margin-top:20px;
}

.project-map{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:24px;
}

.project-map > div{
  padding:18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}

.project-map strong,
.project-map span{
  display:block;
}

.project-map strong{
  margin-bottom:6px;
  color:#fff;
}

.project-map span{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.92rem;
  line-height:1.45;
}

@media(max-width:850px){
  .companion-grid,
  .project-map{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .companion-card{
    padding:26px;
  }

  .companion-button{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
}


/* VERSION 2.6.3 — RESEARCH LIBRARY TEXT FIX */
.library-item strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.library-description{
  display:block;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.55;
}


/* =========================================================
   VERSION 3.0 — MOBILE TOPICS & RESEARCH CARD OPTIMIZATION
   Desktop and tablet layouts remain unchanged.
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:650px){
  .compact-four-photo-section .four-photo-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:18px;
  }

  .compact-four-photo-section .four-photo-link{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    height:320px;
    min-height:0;
  }

  .compact-four-photo-section .four-photo-card{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    min-height:0;
    aspect-ratio:auto;
  }

  .compact-four-photo-section .four-photo-card img{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
  }

  .compact-four-photo-section .four-photo-card .photo-label{
    left:18px;
    right:18px;
    bottom:17px;
    font-size:1.05rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width:430px){
  .compact-four-photo-section .four-photo-link{
    height:290px;
  }
}


/* VERSION 3.1 — TOPICS DESERT HERO */
.page-photo-topics-desert .page-hero{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.76) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.58) 46%,rgba(5,8,14,.38) 100%),
    url("../images/topics-desert-hero.jpeg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center 58%;
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .page-photo-topics-desert .page-hero{
    background-position:center 60%;
  }
}


/* v3.1.1 Contact card image */
.contact-work-card{
 background-image:
 linear-gradient(rgba(8,10,18,.68),rgba(8,10,18,.68)),
 url("../images/contact-card-food.png") !important;
 background-size:cover;
 background-position:center;
}


/* v3.1.2 force contact card background */
.contact-card,
.contact-connect,
.contact-work-card,
.contact-info-card{
background:
linear-gradient(rgba(8,10,18,.55),rgba(8,10,18,.75)),
url("../images/contact-food-bg.png") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}


/* VERSION 3.2 — CLICKABLE HOMEPAGE TOPIC HUBS */
.tag-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:inherit;
  text-decoration:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,background .18s ease;
}
.tag-link:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(255,202,58,.55);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.085);
}
.tag-link:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(255,202,58,.9);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.topic-reference-list li{
  margin-bottom:14px;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.topic-related-tags{
  margin-top:24px;
}


/* VERSION 3.3 — CLICKABLE FIVE-STEP PROCESS */
.process-link{
  display:block;
  color:inherit;
  text-decoration:none;
  min-width:0;
}
.process-link > div{
  height:100%;
  padding:0 18px;
  transition:transform .18s ease,background .18s ease;
}
.process-link:hover > div{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.process-link:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  outline-offset:5px;
}
.process-hub-hero .topic-hero-inner{
  max-width:900px;
}


/* VERSION 3.4 — REVOLVING WHY PEOPLE COME HERE PANEL */
.why-slider{
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:560px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.why-slider-heading{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.why-slider-heading h3{margin:8px 0 0;}
.why-slider-toggle{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color:#fff;
  padding:10px 16px;
  font:inherit;
  font-size:.9rem;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.why-slider-toggle:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.why-slides{
  position:relative;
  min-height:350px;
}
.why-slide{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items:center;
  gap:28px;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateX(28px);
  transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease,visibility .55s;
}
.why-slide.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  transform:translateX(0);
  z-index:2;
}
.why-slide .icon-disc{
  width:104px;
  height:104px;
  font-size:2.4rem;
}
.why-slide-kicker{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color:#ff4fa3;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.why-slide h4{
  margin:0 0 18px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3vw,2.55rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}
.why-slide p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.72;
}
.why-slider-controls{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding-top:26px;
}
.why-dot{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  font:inherit;
  font-weight:800;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s ease,background .18s ease,color .18s ease;
}
.why-dot:hover,
.why-dot.is-active{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f42f8d,#ff7a1a);
  color:#fff;
}
.why-dot:focus-visible,
.why-slider-toggle:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid #ffca3a;
  outline-offset:3px;
}
@media(max-width:850px){
  .why-slider{min-height:520px;}
  .why-slides{min-height:330px;}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .why-slider{
    min-height:610px;
    padding:28px 24px;
  }
  .why-slider-heading{align-items:center;}
  .why-slider-heading h3{font-size:1.8rem;}
  .why-slides{min-height:410px;}
  .why-slide{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    align-content:center;
    justify-items:start;
    gap:22px;
  }
  .why-slide .icon-disc{
    width:82px;
    height:82px;
    font-size:2rem;
  }
  .why-slide h4{font-size:1.75rem;}
  .why-slide p{
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.65;
  }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .why-slide,
  .why-dot{transition:none;}
}


/* VERSION 3.5 — ROTATING REASON BACKGROUND IMAGES */
.why-slider{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:#0a0e16;
}
.why-slider::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%,rgba(244,47,141,.08),transparent 36%),
    #0a0e16;
}
.why-slides{
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:20px;
}
.why-slide{
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.90) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.78) 48%,rgba(5,8,14,.66) 100%),
    var(--why-bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.why-slide::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-4%;
  z-index:-1;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.86) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.68) 54%,rgba(5,8,14,.54) 100%),
    var(--why-bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  transform:scale(1.04);
  animation:whyBackgroundDrift 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.why-slide > *{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.why-slide.is-active{
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    inset 0 -100px 120px rgba(4,7,12,.24);
}
@keyframes whyBackgroundDrift{
  from{transform:scale(1.04) translate3d(0,0,0);}
  to{transform:scale(1.10) translate3d(-1.5%,1%,0);}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .why-slide{
    padding:28px 24px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,8,14,.76) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.88) 68%,rgba(5,8,14,.94) 100%),
      var(--why-bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  }
  .why-slide::before{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,8,14,.68) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.86) 60%,rgba(5,8,14,.94) 100%),
      var(--why-bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .why-slide::before{
    animation:none;
    transform:scale(1.04);
  }
}


/* VERSION 3.6 — FIXED AND MORE VISIBLE ROTATING BACKGROUNDS */
.why-slide{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.78) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.56) 50%,rgba(5,8,14,.32) 100%),
    var(--why-bg);
  background-position:center;
  background-size:cover;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}

.why-slide::before{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.72) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.50) 52%,rgba(5,8,14,.26) 100%),
    var(--why-bg);
  background-position:center;
  background-size:cover;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}

.why-slide-copy{
  max-width:640px;
  padding:22px 24px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(5,8,14,.52);
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .why-slide{
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,8,14,.54) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.78) 52%,rgba(5,8,14,.92) 100%),
      var(--why-bg);
  }

  .why-slide::before{
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,8,14,.48) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.74) 55%,rgba(5,8,14,.90) 100%),
      var(--why-bg);
  }

  .why-slide-copy{
    max-width:none;
    padding:20px;
    background:rgba(5,8,14,.60);
  }
}


/* VERSION 3.7 — CLEAN, RESPONSIVE REVOLVING REASONS */
.why-slider{
  min-height:0 !important;
  padding:34px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
}

.why-slider-heading{
  margin-bottom:24px !important;
}

.why-slider-heading h3{
  font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.2vw,2rem) !important;
  line-height:1.2 !important;
}

.why-slides{
  position:relative !important;
  min-height:410px !important;
  height:410px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
}

.why-slide{
  position:absolute !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:96px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  gap:34px !important;
  padding:48px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.84) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.68) 48%,rgba(5,8,14,.46) 100%),
    var(--why-bg) !important;
  background-position:center !important;
  background-size:cover !important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat !important;
  opacity:0 !important;
  visibility:hidden !important;
  transform:none !important;
  transition:opacity .65s ease,visibility .65s ease !important;
}

.why-slide::before{
  display:none !important;
  content:none !important;
  animation:none !important;
}

.why-slide.is-active{
  opacity:1 !important;
  visibility:visible !important;
  z-index:2 !important;
}

.why-slide .icon-disc{
  width:88px !important;
  height:88px !important;
  font-size:2.15rem !important;
  flex:0 0 auto !important;
}

.why-slide-copy{
  max-width:580px !important;
  padding:24px 26px !important;
  border-radius:18px !important;
  background:rgba(5,8,14,.58) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(3px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px) !important;
}

.why-slide-kicker{
  margin-bottom:10px !important;
  font-size:.76rem !important;
}

.why-slide h4{
  margin:0 0 14px !important;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.65rem) !important;
  line-height:1.08 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
  overflow-wrap:normal !important;
  word-break:normal !important;
}

.why-slide p{
  margin:0 !important;
  font-size:1rem !important;
  line-height:1.62 !important;
}

.why-slider-controls{
  padding-top:22px !important;
}

.why-dot{
  width:48px !important;
  height:48px !important;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .why-slides{
    min-height:440px !important;
    height:440px !important;
  }

  .why-slide{
    grid-template-columns:78px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    gap:26px !important;
    padding:36px !important;
  }

  .why-slide .icon-disc{
    width:74px !important;
    height:74px !important;
    font-size:1.9rem !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .why-slider{
    padding:24px !important;
  }

  .why-slider-heading{
    align-items:flex-start !important;
    gap:14px !important;
  }

  .why-slider-heading h3{
    font-size:1.45rem !important;
  }

  .why-slider-toggle{
    padding:9px 13px !important;
    font-size:.82rem !important;
  }

  .why-slides{
    min-height:520px !important;
    height:520px !important;
  }

  .why-slide{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    grid-template-rows:auto 1fr !important;
    align-content:center !important;
    gap:18px !important;
    padding:28px 22px !important;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,8,14,.48) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.74) 42%,rgba(5,8,14,.91) 100%),
      var(--why-bg) !important;
    background-position:center !important;
  }

  .why-slide .icon-disc{
    width:68px !important;
    height:68px !important;
    font-size:1.7rem !important;
  }

  .why-slide-copy{
    max-width:none !important;
    width:100% !important;
    padding:20px !important;
    background:rgba(5,8,14,.66) !important;
  }

  .why-slide h4{
    font-size:1.7rem !important;
    line-height:1.1 !important;
  }

  .why-slide p{
    font-size:.98rem !important;
    line-height:1.58 !important;
  }

  .why-slider-controls{
    padding-top:18px !important;
  }

  .why-dot{
    width:44px !important;
    height:44px !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:390px){
  .why-slides{
    min-height:550px !important;
    height:550px !important;
  }

  .why-slide{
    padding:24px 18px !important;
  }

  .why-slide h4{
    font-size:1.5rem !important;
  }

  .why-slide p{
    font-size:.94rem !important;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .why-slide{
    transition:none !important;
  }
}


/* VERSION 3.8 — COMPACT, VISIBLE REVOLVING REASONS */
.why-slider{
  min-height:0 !important;
  padding:28px !important;
}

.why-slider-heading{
  margin-bottom:18px !important;
}

.why-slider-heading h3{
  margin-top:6px !important;
  font-size:1.45rem !important;
  line-height:1.2 !important;
}

.why-slider-toggle{
  padding:8px 13px !important;
  font-size:.82rem !important;
}

.why-slides{
  position:relative !important;
  height:315px !important;
  min-height:315px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
}

.why-slide{
  position:absolute !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:72px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  gap:24px !important;
  padding:28px 32px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:none !important;
  opacity:0 !important;
  visibility:hidden !important;
  transform:none !important;
  transition:opacity .5s ease,visibility .5s ease !important;
}

.why-slide.is-active{
  opacity:1 !important;
  visibility:visible !important;
  z-index:2 !important;
}

.why-slide::before{
  content:"" !important;
  display:block !important;
  position:absolute !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  z-index:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.84),rgba(5,8,14,.62) 52%,rgba(5,8,14,.36)) !important;
}

.why-bg-img{
  position:absolute !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  object-fit:cover !important;
  object-position:center !important;
  z-index:-1 !important;
  opacity:1 !important;
  display:block !important;
}

.why-slide > .icon-disc,
.why-slide > .why-slide-copy{
  position:relative !important;
  z-index:1 !important;
}

.why-slide .icon-disc{
  width:68px !important;
  height:68px !important;
  font-size:1.65rem !important;
}

.why-slide-copy{
  max-width:520px !important;
  padding:16px 18px !important;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  background:rgba(5,8,14,.48) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px) !important;
}

.why-slide-kicker{
  margin-bottom:7px !important;
  font-size:.68rem !important;
  letter-spacing:.12em !important;
}

.why-slide h4{
  margin:0 0 10px !important;
  font-size:1.55rem !important;
  line-height:1.1 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
  overflow-wrap:normal !important;
  word-break:normal !important;
}

.why-slide p{
  margin:0 !important;
  font-size:.92rem !important;
  line-height:1.48 !important;
}

.why-slider-controls{
  padding-top:16px !important;
}

.why-dot{
  width:40px !important;
  height:40px !important;
  font-size:.9rem !important;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .why-slides{
    height:335px !important;
    min-height:335px !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .why-slider{
    padding:20px !important;
  }

  .why-slider-heading{
    margin-bottom:14px !important;
    gap:10px !important;
  }

  .why-slider-heading h3{
    font-size:1.2rem !important;
  }

  .why-slider-heading .eyebrow{
    font-size:.68rem !important;
  }

  .why-slider-toggle{
    padding:7px 10px !important;
    font-size:.74rem !important;
  }

  .why-slides{
    height:390px !important;
    min-height:390px !important;
  }

  .why-slide{
    grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    align-items:center !important;
    gap:16px !important;
    padding:22px 18px !important;
  }

  .why-slide::before{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.82),rgba(5,8,14,.66) 58%,rgba(5,8,14,.48)) !important;
  }

  .why-slide .icon-disc{
    width:54px !important;
    height:54px !important;
    font-size:1.35rem !important;
  }

  .why-slide-copy{
    padding:14px 15px !important;
    background:rgba(5,8,14,.54) !important;
  }

  .why-slide-kicker{
    font-size:.62rem !important;
  }

  .why-slide h4{
    font-size:1.28rem !important;
    line-height:1.12 !important;
  }

  .why-slide p{
    font-size:.84rem !important;
    line-height:1.44 !important;
  }

  .why-dot{
    width:36px !important;
    height:36px !important;
    font-size:.82rem !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:390px){
  .why-slides{
    height:420px !important;
    min-height:420px !important;
  }

  .why-slide{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    grid-template-rows:auto 1fr !important;
    align-content:center !important;
    gap:12px !important;
  }

  .why-slide .icon-disc{
    width:48px !important;
    height:48px !important;
    font-size:1.2rem !important;
  }

  .why-slide h4{
    font-size:1.18rem !important;
  }

  .why-slide p{
    font-size:.8rem !important;
  }
}


/* VERSION 3.9 — COMPACT REVOLVING RESEARCH LIBRARY */
.research-slider{
  min-height:0;
  padding:28px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.research-slider-heading{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.research-slider-heading h3{
  margin:6px 0 0;
  font-size:1.45rem;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.research-slider-toggle{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color:#fff;
  padding:8px 13px;
  font:inherit;
  font-size:.82rem;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.research-slides{
  position:relative;
  height:315px;
  min-height:315px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:20px;
}
.research-slide{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:72px minmax(0,1fr);
  align-items:center;
  gap:24px;
  padding:28px 32px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:20px;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .5s ease,visibility .5s ease;
}
.research-slide.is-active{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  z-index:2;
}
.research-slide::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.84),rgba(5,8,14,.62) 52%,rgba(5,8,14,.36));
}
.research-bg-img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  z-index:-1;
}
.research-slide > .icon-disc,
.research-slide > .research-slide-copy{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.research-slide .icon-disc{
  width:68px;
  height:68px;
  font-size:1.65rem;
}
.research-slide-copy{
  max-width:540px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(5,8,14,.5);
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.research-slide-kicker{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:7px;
  color:#ff4fa3;
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.research-slide h4{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-size:1.5rem;
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}
.research-slide p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.9rem;
  line-height:1.48;
}
.research-slider-controls{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding-top:16px;
}
.research-dot{
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font:inherit;
  font-weight:800;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.research-dot:hover,
.research-dot.is-active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f42f8d,#ff7a1a);
  color:#fff;
}
.research-dot:focus-visible,
.research-slider-toggle:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid #ffca3a;
  outline-offset:3px;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .research-slides{
    height:340px;
    min-height:340px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .research-slider{
    padding:20px;
  }
  .research-slider-heading{
    gap:10px;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .research-slider-heading h3{
    font-size:1.2rem;
  }
  .research-slider-heading .eyebrow{
    font-size:.68rem;
  }
  .research-slider-toggle{
    padding:7px 10px;
    font-size:.74rem;
  }
  .research-slides{
    height:400px;
    min-height:400px;
  }
  .research-slide{
    grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr);
    gap:16px;
    padding:22px 18px;
  }
  .research-slide::before{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.82),rgba(5,8,14,.66) 58%,rgba(5,8,14,.48));
  }
  .research-slide .icon-disc{
    width:54px;
    height:54px;
    font-size:1.35rem;
  }
  .research-slide-copy{
    padding:14px 15px;
    background:rgba(5,8,14,.56);
  }
  .research-slide h4{
    font-size:1.24rem;
  }
  .research-slide p{
    font-size:.82rem;
    line-height:1.44;
  }
  .research-dot{
    width:36px;
    height:36px;
    font-size:.82rem;
  }
}
@media(max-width:390px){
  .research-slides{
    height:440px;
    min-height:440px;
  }
  .research-slide{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    grid-template-rows:auto 1fr;
    align-content:center;
    gap:12px;
  }
  .research-slide .icon-disc{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    font-size:1.2rem;
  }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .research-slide{
    transition:none;
  }
}


/* VERSION 3.10 — FIXED SLIDERS AND PROCESS LINKS */
.principles{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr))!important}
.principles .process-link{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:center!important;min-height:180px!important;padding:24px 18px!important;color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none!important;text-align:center!important;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3)!important}
.principles .process-link:last-child{border-right:0!important}
.principles .process-link strong{font-size:1.15rem!important;text-transform:uppercase!important;margin-bottom:10px!important}
.principles .process-link span{font-size:.95rem!important;line-height:1.45!important}
.principles .process-link:hover,.principles .process-link:focus-visible{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)!important}

.why-slides,.research-slides{position:relative!important;height:315px!important;min-height:315px!important;overflow:hidden!important;border-radius:20px!important}
.why-slide,.research-slide{position:absolute!important;inset:0!important;display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:72px minmax(0,1fr)!important;align-items:center!important;gap:24px!important;padding:28px 32px!important;border-radius:20px!important;overflow:hidden!important;background-position:center!important;background-size:cover!important;background-repeat:no-repeat!important;opacity:0!important;visibility:hidden!important;transform:none!important}
.why-slide.is-active,.research-slide.is-active{opacity:1!important;visibility:visible!important;z-index:2!important}
.why-slide::before,.research-slide::before{display:none!important;content:none!important}
.why-bg-img,.research-bg-img{display:none!important}
.why-slide-copy,.research-slide-copy{position:relative!important;z-index:2!important;max-width:540px!important;padding:16px 18px!important;border-radius:14px!important;background:rgba(5,8,14,.58)!important}
.why-slide .icon-disc,.research-slide .icon-disc{position:relative!important;z-index:2!important;width:68px!important;height:68px!important;font-size:1.65rem!important}
.why-slide h4,.research-slide h4{font-size:1.45rem!important;line-height:1.12!important;margin:0 0 10px!important}
.why-slide p,.research-slide p{font-size:.9rem!important;line-height:1.48!important;margin:0!important}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .principles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important}
  .principles .process-link{min-height:140px!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22)!important}
  .why-slides,.research-slides{height:350px!important;min-height:350px!important}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .principles{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .principles .process-link{min-height:110px!important;border-right:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22)!important;padding:18px!important}
  .why-slides,.research-slides{height:410px!important;min-height:410px!important}
  .why-slide,.research-slide{grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr)!important;gap:16px!important;padding:22px 18px!important}
  .why-slide h4,.research-slide h4{font-size:1.18rem!important}
  .why-slide p,.research-slide p{font-size:.8rem!important}
}


/* VERSION 3.11 — LIVE-SERVER CACHE AND HOVER SAFEGUARDS */
.principles .process-link{
  position:relative !important;
  transition:
    background-color .22s ease,
    transform .22s ease,
    box-shadow .22s ease !important;
}
.principles .process-link:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16) !important;
  transform:translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow:inset 0 -5px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35) !important;
}
.principles .process-link:focus-visible{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16) !important;
  outline:3px solid #fff !important;
  outline-offset:-6px !important;
}

/* Inactive slides must never enter normal page flow on the live site. */
.why-slide:not(.is-active),
.research-slide:not(.is-active){
  position:absolute !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  opacity:0 !important;
  visibility:hidden !important;
  pointer-events:none !important;
}
.why-slide.is-active,
.research-slide.is-active{
  position:absolute !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  opacity:1 !important;
  visibility:visible !important;
  pointer-events:auto !important;
}


/* VERSION 3.12 — TWO TARGETED FIXES ONLY */

/* 1. Force the three homepage rotating images to display.
   These declarations override the earlier background:none !important rule. */
.why-slide[data-slide="0"]{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.76) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.52) 58%,rgba(5,8,14,.24) 100%),
    url("../images/topics-desert-hero.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.why-slide[data-slide="1"]{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.76) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.52) 58%,rgba(5,8,14,.24) 100%),
    url("../images/winter-trees.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}
.why-slide[data-slide="2"]{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,8,14,.76) 0%,rgba(5,8,14,.52) 58%,rgba(5,8,14,.24) 100%),
    url("../images/mountain-range.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

/* 2. Reduce the height of the five-link gradient process bar. */
.graffiti-strip{
  padding:12px 0 !important;
}
.principles .process-link{
  min-height:130px !important;
  padding:16px 18px !important;
  transform:none;
}
.principles .process-link strong{
  margin-bottom:7px !important;
  font-size:1.05rem !important;
}
.principles .process-link span{
  font-size:.88rem !important;
  line-height:1.4 !important;
}
.principles .process-link:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px) !important;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .principles .process-link{
    min-height:115px !important;
    padding:14px 16px !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:650px){
  .principles .process-link{
    min-height:92px !important;
    padding:14px 18px !important;
  }

  .why-slide[data-slide="0"],
  .why-slide[data-slide="1"],
  .why-slide[data-slide="2"]{
    background-position:center !important;
  }
}