/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
       DESIGN SYSTEM — INSTITUTIONAL DOCTRINE
       ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    :root {
      --void: #020204;
      --bg: #060610;
      --bg2: #0c0c18;
      --bg3: #141422;
      --card: #181828;
      --card-h: #1e1e32;

      --gold: #c9a227;
      --gold-l: #dbb94a;
      --gold-d: rgba(201,162,39,.10);
      --gold-g: rgba(201,162,39,.30);
      --gold-b: rgba(201,162,39,.28);

      --w: #f4f4fa;
      --w2: #c8c8d8;
      --w3: #8888a0;
      --w4: #5c5c74;
      --text-secondary: #c8c8d8;

      --cyan: #06b6d4;
      --em: #10b981;
      --emerald: #10b981;
      --red: #ef4444;
      --amber: #f59e0b;
      --text-muted: #8888a0;
      --text-primary: #f4f4fa;

      --bd: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      --bd-g: rgba(201,162,39,.28);

      --serif: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Palatino Linotype', serif;
      --sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', system-ui, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
      --mono: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', 'Cascadia Code', 'Segoe UI Mono', Menlo, 'Courier New', monospace;
      --heading: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Palatino Linotype', serif;

      --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --sh: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.40);

      /* Publication Category Colors */
      --color-ai: #4dd0e1;
      --color-ciso: #d4af37;
      --color-reg: #4caf50;
      --color-zt: #5c8ee6;
      --color-sector: #f06292;
      --color-research: #9c7cf4;
      --color-product: #ff8a65;
      --color-identity: #26c6da;
    }

    * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      background: var(--void);
      color: var(--w);
      line-height: 1.7;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }
    a { color: inherit; }
    ::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--void); }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

    /* Scroll progress bar */
    #scrollProgress {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-l), var(--cyan));
      width: 0%;
      z-index: 10001;
      transition: width 0.1s ease;
    }

    /* Back to top button */
    #backToTop {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 40px;
      right: 40px;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 12px;
      color: var(--void);
      cursor: pointer;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s;
      z-index: 1000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201,162,39,.30);
    }
    #backToTop.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }
    #backToTop:hover {
      background: var(--gold-l);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,162,39,.40);
    }

    /* Grid overlay */
    .bg-grid {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,39,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 80px 80px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .wrap { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
    .skip { position: absolute; top: -200px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 14px 20px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--void); border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; z-index: 9999; }
    .skip:focus { top: 16px; }
    main { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-top: 0; }

    /* ── THREAT TICKER ── */
    .ticker {
      position: absolute; bottom: -30px; left: 0; width: 100%;
      height: 30px; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1000;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,.08), rgba(6,182,212,.06), rgba(212,175,55,.08));
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.15);
    }
    .ticker-track {
      display: inline-flex; white-space: nowrap; will-change: transform;
    }
    .ticker-items {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      font-family: var(--mono);
      font-size: .63rem;
      letter-spacing: .06em;
      color: var(--w3);
      height: 30px;
      padding-left: 36px; padding-right: 36px;
    }
    .ticker-items span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    .ticker-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .ticker-dot.live { background: var(--em); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16,185,129,.5); }
    .ticker-dot.warn { background: #f59e0b; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(245,158,11,.4); }
    .ticker-dot.crit { background: #ef4444; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(239,68,68,.4); }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .4; } }

    /* ── LANGUAGE SELECTOR ── */
    .lang-selector {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .lang-btn {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--bd);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      color: var(--w3);
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: .80rem;
      transition: all .2s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .lang-btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .lang-dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%;
      right: 0;
      background: var(--bg2);
      border: 1px solid var(--bd);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 8px;
      margin-top: 8px;
      display: none;
      min-width: 200px;
      max-height: 400px;
      overflow-y: auto;
      z-index: 2000;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
    }
    .lang-dropdown.active { max-height:400px; overflow-y:auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4px;
    }
    .lang-option {
      padding: 8px 12px;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-size: .75rem;
      color: var(--w3);
      transition: all .2s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .lang-option:hover {
      background: rgba(201,162,39,.15);
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ── NAV ── */
    .nav {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.90);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd);
      transition: top .3s ease;
      overflow: visible;
    }
    .nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 70px; }
    .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
    .mark {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-l));
      color: var(--void);
      font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,162,39,.18);
    }
    .brand-text { font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--w3); }
    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 22px; list-style: none; }
    .nav-links a { text-decoration: none; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--w3); padding: 8px 0; position: relative; transition: color .2s; }
    .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold); }
    .nav-links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 4px; width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: width .25s ease; }
    .nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
    .nav-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    /* ── NAV SEARCH ── */
    .nav-search-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
    .nav-search-btn {
      background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--w2);
      padding: 6px 8px; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center;
      transition: color .2s, background .2s; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-search-btn:hover, .nav-search-btn.active { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,162,39,.10); }
    .nav-search-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; display: block; }
    .nav-search-box {
      position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); right: 0; width: 340px;
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.25);
      border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.50);
      z-index: 10000; display: none; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .nav-search-box.open { display: flex; }
    .nav-search-input-wrap {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 14px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    }
    .nav-search-input-wrap svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--w4); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .nav-search-input-wrap input {
      flex: 1; background: none; border: none; outline: none; color: var(--w);
      font-size: .88rem; font-family: var(--sans); padding: 0;
    }
    .nav-search-clear {
      background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--w4);
      font-size: 1rem; padding: 0 2px; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-search-results { max-height: 380px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 6px 0; }
    .nav-search-status { padding: 10px 14px; color: var(--w4); font-size: .82rem; text-align: center; }
    .nav-sr-item {
      display: block; padding: 9px 14px; color: var(--w); text-decoration: none;
      border-left: 2px solid transparent; transition: background .15s, border-color .15s; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .nav-sr-item:hover, .nav-sr-item:focus { background: rgba(201,162,39,.08); border-left-color: var(--gold); outline: none; }
    .nav-sr-title { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--w); margin: 0 0 2px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
    .nav-sr-desc { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--w4); margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; line-height: 1.4; }
    .nav-sr-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 3px; }
    .nav-sr-cat { font-size: .65rem; padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(201,162,39,.12); color: var(--gold); white-space: nowrap; }
    .nav-sr-type { font-size: .65rem; color: var(--w4); }
    .nav-sr-sep { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); margin: 4px 8px; }
    @media (max-width: 680px) { .nav-search-box { width: calc(100vw - 24px); right: -10px; } }

    .nav-cta {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 10px 16px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--void);
      border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .02em;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--gold-g);
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: inherit;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-l); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .nav-cta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      padding: 80px 0 20px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(900px 400px at 15% 35%, rgba(201,162,39,.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(700px 350px at 85% 45%, rgba(6,182,212,.07), transparent 60%);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.10);
    }
    .hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
    .badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--bd-g); background: var(--gold-d);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: .10em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .66rem; color: var(--gold);
    }
    .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--em); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16,185,129,.15); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
    h1 {
      margin: 20px 0 16px;
      font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.04;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);
    }
    .h1-gold { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
    .h1-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--w2); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.75; }

    /* Positioning declaration */
    .pos-decl {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20,20,34,.90), rgba(20,20,34,.60));
      border: 1px solid var(--bd-g); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
      padding: 16px 20px; max-width: 60ch;
      margin: 0 auto 8px; text-align: center;
    }
    .pos-decl p { color: var(--w2); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
    .pos-decl strong { color: var(--gold-l); }

    .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 8px; }
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--bd);
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: inherit;
    }
    .btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
    .btn.primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--void); border-color: var(--gold); }
    .btn.primary:hover { background: var(--gold-l); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px var(--gold-g); }
    .btn.ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--w); }
    .btn.ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--gold); }

    /* Hero card */
    .hero-card {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24,24,40,.78), rgba(24,24,40,.45));
      border: 1px solid var(--bd); border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 20px; box-shadow: var(--sh);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-card::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(201,162,39,.14), transparent 55%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .portrait { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; position: relative; }
    .portrait img { width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 16px; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--bd-g); background: var(--card); }
    .portrait h2 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
    .portrait p { margin: 5px 0 0; color: var(--w2); font-size: .88rem; }
    .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; }
    .chip {
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .05em;
      padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); background: rgba(6,6,16,.55); color: var(--w3);
    }
    .chip.gold { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.25); color: var(--gold); }
    .metric-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
    .metric {
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.60); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 12px;
    }
    .metric .v { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.05; }
    .metric .k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .60rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--w4); margin-top: 3px; }

    /* Big4 strip */
    .big4 {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding: 22px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd);
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.50);
    }
    .big4 .label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--w4); }
    .big4 .name { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--w2); letter-spacing: .02em; }
    .big4-sep { width: 1px; height: 20px; background: var(--bd); }

    /* Media strip */
    .media-strip {
      padding: 18px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bd);
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.30);
    }
    .media-inner {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .media-inner .label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--w4); }
    .media-inner .pub { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--w3); font-weight: 500; }

    /* ── SECTIONS ── */
    section { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }
    .section, .hero, [id] { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }
    .section { padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
    .head { text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
    .kicker {
      display: inline-block; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid var(--bd-g); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,162,39,.05);
      font-family: var(--mono); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em; font-size: .66rem;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .head h3 {
      margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -.02em;
    }
    .head p { margin: 0; color: var(--w2); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }

    /* Cards */
    .grid-5 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .card {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24,24,40,.88), rgba(24,24,40,.55));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 22px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    }
    .card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--bd-g); }
    .card h4 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.08rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
    .card p { margin: 0; color: var(--w2); font-size: .92rem; }
    .mini { margin-top: 12px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
    .tag {
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem; padding: 4px 9px;
      border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      color: var(--w4); background: rgba(6,6,16,.45);
    }
    .tag.gold { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.22); color: var(--gold); }
    .tag.cyan { border-color: rgba(6,182,212,.22); color: var(--cyan); }
    .tag.em { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.22); color: var(--em); }

    /* Doctrine cards */
    .doctrine-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .doctrine-card::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
    }
    .doctrine-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .d-num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .d-tm { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .d-def { color: var(--w2); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }

    /* Principles */
    .principles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
    .principle {
      padding: 18px 20px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20,20,34,.80), rgba(20,20,34,.50));
      border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    }
    .principle q {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--w); font-style: italic; quotes: none;
    }
    .principle cite {
      display: block; margin-top: 6px;
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-style: normal;
    }

    /* Proof bars */
    .bar-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .bar-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr 60px; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
    .bar-label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--w2); text-align: right; }
    .bar-track { height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
    .bar-fill {
      height: 100%; border-radius: 8px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-l));
      width: 0; transition: width 1.5s var(--ease);
    }
    .bar-fill.cyan { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), #22d3ee); }
    .bar-fill.em { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--em), #34d399); }
    .bar-val { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--w3); }

    /* Tables */
    .table-wrap {
      overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.40);
    }
    table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 800px; }
    th, td { padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); vertical-align: top; }
    th {
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--gold); text-align: left;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,.05); position: sticky; top: 0;
    }
    td { color: var(--w2); font-size: .88rem; }
    td strong { color: var(--w); }
    .pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .06em; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .pill.gold { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.22); color: var(--gold); }
    .pill.cyan { border-color: rgba(6,182,212,.22); color: var(--cyan); }
    .pill.em { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.22); color: var(--em); }
    .pill.red { border-color: rgba(239,68,68,.22); color: var(--red); }

    /* SVG infographics */
    .infographics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 16px; align-items: start; }
    .svg-card { padding: 18px; }
    .svg-title { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .svg-title h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--serif); }
    .svg-title span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--w4); }
    svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

    /* Contact */
    .contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: start; }
    .contact .card { height: 100%; }
    .form label { display: block; font-size: .80rem; color: var(--w3); margin: 0 0 5px; }
    .in {
      width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px;
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.65); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border-radius: 10px; color: var(--w);
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .92rem; outline: none;
      transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    }
    .in:focus { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.40); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,39,.10); }
    .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    textarea.in { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; }
    select.in { cursor: pointer; }
    .submit {
      width: 100%; margin-top: 10px;
      background: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--void);
      font-weight: 800; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .95rem;
      transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
    }
    .submit:hover { background: var(--gold-l); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .fine { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--w4); font-size: .78rem; }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .testimonial {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24,24,40,.88), rgba(24,24,40,.55));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 22px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .testimonial::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute;
      top: -12px;
      left: 20px;
      font-size: 3rem;
      color: rgba(201,162,39,.25);
      font-family: var(--serif);
    }
    .testimonial p:first-child {
      color: var(--w);
      font-size: .95rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      font-style: italic;
    }
    .testimonial-author {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .testimonial-title {
      color: var(--w3);
      font-size: .80rem;
    }

    /* Skills Matrix */
    .skills-matrix {
      background: rgba(6,6,16,.40);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 24px;
    }
    .skills-filter {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .filter-btn {
      padding: 6px 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--bd);
      border-radius: 6px;
      color: var(--w3);
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: .80rem;
      font-family: var(--mono);
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--void);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }
    .skills-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .skill-category {
      background: rgba(201,162,39,.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.20);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 16px;
    }
    .skill-category h5 {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: .85rem;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-family: var(--mono);
      letter-spacing: .08em;
    }
    .skill-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .skill-item {
      color: var(--w3);
      font-size: .80rem;
      padding: 4px 0;
      padding-left: 8px;
      border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,162,39,.30);
    }

    /* Calendly section */

    /* Footer */
    
    /* ═══ FOOTER ═══ */
    footer { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, #030308 100%); padding: 60px 0 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
    .foot {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.12); padding-top: 36px;
      color: rgba(200,200,220,.55); font-size: .85rem;
    }
    .foot-brand { font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(201,162,39,.45); font-size: .72rem; }
    .foot-copy { margin-top: 8px; color: rgba(200,200,220,.4); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .foot a { color: rgba(200,200,220,.5); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; font-size: .84rem; }
    .foot a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .foot-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
    .foot-links-title { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(201,162,39,.5); margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .foot-legal { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .foot-legal button {
      background: none; border: none; color: rgba(200,200,220,.35); font-size: .78rem;
      cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: color .2s; font-family: inherit;
    }
    .foot-legal button:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .foot-credential-strip {
      grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 16px;
      padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .fcs-item { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(200,200,220,.3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
    .fcs-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; opacity: .5; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .foot-bottom-bar {
      grid-column: 1 / -1; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 0;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
    }
    .foot-sla { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .08em; color: rgba(200,200,220,.22); text-transform: uppercase; flex-basis: 100%; }
    .foot-intel { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .1em; color: rgba(200,200,220,.25); text-transform: uppercase; }
    .foot-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
    .foot-cta {
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold) !important; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.3);
      padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 8px; transition: all .2s;
    }
    .foot-cta:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,.08); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.5); }
    .foot-email {
      font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(200,200,220,.35) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s;
    }
    .foot-email:hover { color: var(--gold) !important; }


    /* Modal */
    .modal-overlay {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: rgba(2,2,4,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 20px;
    }
    .modal-overlay.active { display: flex; }
    .modal {
      background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--bd);
      border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px; max-width: 680px; width: 100%;
      max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto; position: relative;
    }
    .modal h3 { font-family: var(--serif); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .modal p { color: var(--w2); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .modal-close {
      position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: none; border-radius: 8px;
      width: 36px; height: 36px; cursor: pointer; color: var(--w);
      display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }

    /* Scroll */
    .{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
    ..visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* Mobile hamburger */
    .menu-btn { display: none; background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; color: var(--w); cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .82rem; }
    .mob-menu { display: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--bd); padding: 14px 0 18px; }
    .mob-menu a { display: block; padding: 9px 0; text-decoration: none; color: var(--w3); font-size: .92rem; }
    .mob-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
      .metric-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
      .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .infographics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .principles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .testimonials { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .menu-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
      .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .bar-item { grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 50px; }
      .foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
      .foot-bottom-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      table { min-width: 700px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .metric-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .big4 { gap: 16px; }
      .big4-sep { display: none; }
      h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem); }
      #backToTop { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    }

    :focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(201,162,39,.50); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 8px; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition: none !important; }
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
       PUBLICATIONS SECTION — ENHANCED DESIGN
       ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .pub-filter-section {
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .pub-filter-label {
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: var(--w3);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-family: var(--mono);
    }

    .pub-filter-buttons {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .pub-filter-btn {
      padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
      border: 2px solid var(--w3);
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--w3);
      cursor: pointer;
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .pub-filter-btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .pub-filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--void);
      border-color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .pub-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .pub-card {
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.15);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .pub-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color, var(--gold)), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }

    .pub-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,162,39,.15);
    }

    .pub-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .pub-card.ai { --accent-color: var(--color-ai); }
    .pub-card.ciso { --accent-color: var(--color-ciso); }
    .pub-card.reg { --accent-color: var(--color-reg); }
    .pub-card.zt { --accent-color: var(--color-zt); }
    .pub-card.sector { --accent-color: var(--color-sector); }
    .pub-card.research { --accent-color: var(--color-research); }
    .pub-card.product { --accent-color: var(--color-product); }
    .pub-card.identity { --accent-color: var(--color-identity); }

    .pub-card.hidden {
      display: none;
    }

    .pub-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      width: fit-content;
      color: var(--void);
      background-color: var(--accent-color, var(--gold));
      font-family: var(--mono);
    }

    .pub-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--w);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .pub-card p {
      color: var(--w3);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .pub-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .pub-btn {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.15);
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .pub-btn-primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color, var(--gold)), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8));
      color: var(--void);
      border-color: var(--accent-color, var(--gold));
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .pub-btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }

    .pub-btn-secondary {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--accent-color, var(--gold));
      border-color: var(--accent-color, var(--gold));
    }

    .pub-btn-secondary:hover {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .pub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .pub-filter-buttons {
        gap: 0.5rem;
      }

      .pub-filter-btn {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
      }

      .pub-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
    }
    .skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* Performance: content-visibility for below-fold sections */
.section:nth-child(n+3) { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: auto 600px; }

/* Mobile: Sticky CTA bar */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-cta {
    position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9998;
    padding: 10px 16px; background: rgba(6,6,16,.95); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2); display: flex; gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform .3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-cta.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
  .mobile-sticky-cta .btn { font-size: .82rem; padding: 10px 18px; flex: 1; max-width: 200px; text-align: center; }
  /* Offset footer for sticky CTA */
  footer { padding-bottom: 70px; }
  /* Collapsible sections on mobile */
  .section .head h3 { cursor: pointer; position: relative; }
  .section .head h3::after { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-right: 2px solid var(--w4); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--w4); transform: rotate(45deg); margin-left: 12px; transition: transform .3s; vertical-align: middle; }
}

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
       ELITE CYBER VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS
       ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* Animated cyber grid background */
    .bg-grid {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,39,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
      animation: gridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes gridPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: .4; }
      50% { opacity: .7; }
    }

    /* Scan line overlay */
    body::after {
      content: ''; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 2px,
        rgba(201,162,39,.008) 2px,
        rgba(201,162,39,.008) 4px
      );
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 9997;
    }

    /* Enhanced scroll progress bar with glow */
    #scrollProgress {
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,162,39,.5), 0 0 30px rgba(6,182,212,.3);
    }

    /* Nav glassmorphism enhancement */
    .nav {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.08) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    }

    /* Card glow on hover */
    .card {
      transition: all .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
      position: relative;
    }
    .card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,162,39,.15), rgba(6,182,212,.1), transparent);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease); z-index: -1;
      border-radius: inherit;
    }
    .card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(201,162,39,.12), 0 0 60px rgba(6,182,212,.06);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Animated gradient border for hero profile card */
    .profile-card {
      position: relative;
    }
    .profile-card::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: inherit;
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan), var(--emerald), var(--gold));
      background-size: 300% 300%;
      animation: borderGlow 6s ease infinite;
      z-index: -1; opacity: .4;
    }
    @keyframes borderGlow {
      0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
      50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
      100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    }

    /* Chip/pill shimmer effect */
    .chip, .pill {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .chip::after, .pill::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent);
      transition: left .6s ease;
    }
    .chip:hover::after, .pill:hover::after { left: 100%; }

    /* Enhanced animation */
    .{
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
    }
    ..visible {
      opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Kicker accent line animation */
    .kicker {
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Section heading underline glow */
    .head h3 {
      position: relative; display: inline-block;
    }
    .head h3::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -6px; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
      transition: width .6s var(--ease);
    }
    .section:hover .head h3::before,
    .head h3:hover::before { width: 100%; }

    /* Metric counter glow */
    .metric b {
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,162,39,.3);
    }

    /* Button enhanced hover states */
    .btn.primary {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn.primary::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
      width: 0; height: 0; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      transition: width .5s ease, height .5s ease, top .5s ease, left .5s ease;
    }
    .btn.primary:hover::after {
      width: 300px; height: 300px; top: -100px; left: -100px;
    }

    /* Submit button pulse */
    .submit {
      animation: submitPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes submitPulse {
      0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,.3); }
      50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(201,162,39,0); }
    }

    /* Page load animation — opacity only (transform on body breaks position:fixed nav) */
    .page-enter { animation: pageEnter .8s var(--ease) both; }
    @keyframes pageEnter {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to { opacity: 1; }
    }

    /* Persona card hover glow */
    .persona-card {
      transition: all .3s var(--ease);
    }
    .persona-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(6,182,212,.3);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(6,182,212,.08);
    }

    /* Enhanced focus states for accessibility */
    :focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
      outline-offset: 3px;
    }

    /* Smooth nav link underline */
    .nav a[href^="#"] {
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav a[href^="#"]::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
      transition: width .3s var(--ease);
    }
    .nav a[href^="#"]:hover::after,
    .nav a[href^="#"].active::after { width: 100%; }

    /* Reduced motion preferences */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .bg-grid, .profile-card::after, .submit { animation: none; }
      body::after { display: none; }
      .card:hover { transform: none; }
      .{ transition: opacity .3s ease; transform: none; }
    }


    /* ── Doctrine Authority Enhanced Styles ── */
    .doctrine-authority-enhanced {}
    #authority .card.glass:hover {
      border-color: var(--cyan);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,255,255,0.1);
    }
    #authority .card.glass { transition: all 0.3s ease; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    .latest-2026-pubs a:hover {
      border-color: var(--cyan) !important;
      background: rgba(0,255,255,0.06) !important;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }
    /* Enhanced ticker animation */
    @keyframes ticker-glow {
      0%, 100% { text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0,255,255,0.3); }
      50% { text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,255,255,0.6); }
    }
    .tickerPubCount { animation: ticker-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
    /* Contract wins pulse */
    .card.glass h4[style*="cyan"] { position: relative; }
    .card.glass h4[style*="cyan"]::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: -1.5rem;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--cyan);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,255,255,0.4); }
      50% { opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,255,255,0); }
    }

  
    /* ═══ PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM 2026 ═══ */

    /* Trust bar overflow fix */
    .trust-bar { overflow: visible !important; overflow-x: auto !important; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
    .hero { overflow: visible !important; }
    header.hero { overflow: visible !important; }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    /* Premium glass morphism for proof cards */
    .proof-dashboard {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem auto; max-width: 1100px; padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    .proof-card {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,229,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 2rem;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .proof-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan, #00e5ff), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s;
    }
    .proof-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0,229,255,0.25);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,229,255,0.08);
    }
    .proof-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .proof-metric {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e5ff, #7c4dff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .proof-label { color: #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
    .proof-desc { color: #9e9e9e; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

    /* Premium CTA buttons */
    .cta-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e5ff, #0099cc);
      color: #000;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .cta-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,229,255,0.3); }
    .cta-secondary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      background: transparent;
      color: #00e5ff;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.3);
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .cta-secondary:hover { border-color: #00e5ff; background: rgba(0,229,255,0.05); }

    /* Trust bar — FIXED: full-width, centered, no cutoff */
    .trust-bar {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      margin: 0;
      width: 100%;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .trust-item {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .trust-item .dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #00e5ff;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Engagement grid */
    .engage-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem auto; max-width: 1100px; padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    .engage-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .engage-card:hover { border-color: #00e5ff; background: rgba(0,229,255,0.03); }
    .engage-card h4 { color: #00e5ff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .engage-card p { color: #9e9e9e; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }

    /* Governance scan CTA */
    .governance-scan {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,229,255,0.06), rgba(124,77,255,0.04));
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin: 3rem auto;
      max-width: 1100px;
    }
    .governance-scan h3 { color: #e0e0e0; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .governance-scan p { color: #9e9e9e; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

    /* Animated gradient border */
    @keyframes borderGlow {
      0%, 100% { border-color: rgba(0,229,255,0.15); }
      50% { border-color: rgba(0,229,255,0.35); }
    }
    .featured { animation: borderGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite; }

    /* Scroll */
    .-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); }
    .-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .proof-dashboard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .proof-metric { font-size: 2.2rem; }
      .trust-bar { gap: 0.8rem; padding: 1rem; }
      .trust-item { font-size: 0.75rem; }
      .engage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .governance-scan { padding: 2rem 1rem; margin: 2rem 1rem; }
    }


    @media (max-width: 500px) {
      .foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    }

    /* ── Text Selection Visibility Fix ── */
    ::selection {
      background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
      color: #fff;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
    }
    ::-moz-selection {
      background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
      color: #fff;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
    }
    h1::selection, h2::selection, h3::selection, h4::selection, h5::selection, h6::selection,
    .hero-title::selection, .section-title::selection, .card-title::selection,
    [class*="heading"]::selection, [class*="title"]::selection,
    .gold::selection, .cyan::selection, .accent::selection,
    a::selection, strong::selection, em::selection, span::selection,
    .hero-title *::selection, .section-title *::selection,
    .stat-value::selection, .metric .v::selection, .tag::selection {
      background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
      color: #fff;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
    }
    h1::-moz-selection, h2::-moz-selection, h3::-moz-selection, h4::-moz-selection, h5::-moz-selection, h6::-moz-selection,
    .hero-title::-moz-selection, .section-title::-moz-selection, .card-title::-moz-selection,
    [class*="heading"]::-moz-selection, [class*="title"]::-moz-selection,
    .gold::-moz-selection, .cyan::-moz-selection, .accent::-moz-selection,
    a::-moz-selection, strong::-moz-selection, em::-moz-selection, span::-moz-selection,
    .hero-title *::-moz-selection, .section-title *::-moz-selection,
    .stat-value::-moz-selection, .metric .v::-moz-selection, .tag::-moz-selection {
      background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
      color: #fff;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
    }
    /* Ensure gradient text remains visible when selected */
    h1::selection, h2::selection, h3::selection,
    .hero-title::selection, .hero-title *::selection,
    [style*="background-clip"]::selection, [style*="-webkit-background-clip"]::selection,
    [style*="text-fill-color"]::selection, [style*="-webkit-text-fill-color"]::selection {
      background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5) !important;
      color: #fff !important;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff !important;
      background-clip: border-box !important;
      -webkit-background-clip: border-box !important;
    }
    h1::-moz-selection, h2::-moz-selection, h3::-moz-selection,
    .hero-title::-moz-selection, .hero-title *::-moz-selection {
      background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5) !important;
      color: #fff !important;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff !important;
    }    /* ── Bloomberg/Gartner Premium Typography Upgrade ── */

    /* Premium heading typography */
    h1, h2, h3, .hero-title, .section-title {
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.025em;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }
    h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
    h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

    /* Section spacing — tight, professional */
    section, .section {
      padding-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      padding-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    /* Bloomberg-style data cards */
    .card, .doctrine-card, .framework-card, [class*="-card"] {
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }
    .card:hover, .doctrine-card:hover, .framework-card:hover, [class*="-card"]:hover {
      border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.15);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,39,.08);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    /* Premium paragraph typography */
    p, .body-text, .card p, .description {
      font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(200,200,220,.65);
      letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    }

    /* Gold accent dividers */
    .section-title::after, h2.section-heading::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 48px;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
      margin-top: 16px;
    }

    /* Premium chip/tag refinement */
    .chip, .tag {
      font-size: .72rem;
      letter-spacing: .06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 600;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    /* Ultra-premium metric typography */
    .metric .v, .stat-value, [class*="metric"] .v {
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      font-feature-settings: 'tnum' 1, 'ss01' 1;
    }

    /* Bloomberg-style subtle scan lines (background texture) */
    body::before {
      content: '';
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9998;
      background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 2px,
        rgba(255,255,255,.008) 2px,
        rgba(255,255,255,.008) 4px
      );
      opacity: 0.4;
    }

    /* Premium focus states */
    a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
      outline-offset: 3px;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    /* Premium scrollbar */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(201,162,39,.25); border-radius: 3px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,.4); }

    /* Institutional authority badge styling */
    .badge, .hero-badge, [class*="badge"] {
      font-family: var(--mono);
      font-size: .68rem;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* Premium hover transitions for all interactive elements */
    a, button, .card, .chip, .tag, .nav-links a, .btn {
      transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }

    /* Gartner-style section number markers */
    .section-number {
      font-family: var(--mono);
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      opacity: .6;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      display: block;
    }


  
/* ── Language Selector Fix ── */
.lang-selector { position: relative; }


/* ── Text Cut-off Fixes ── */
p, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, li, span, div {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}
.hero h1, .hero h2 {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}
.pub-card h4, .card h4 {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pub-card p, .card p {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Ensure mobile sticky CTA doesn't cover content */
@media (max-width:768px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 80px; }
}


/* ============ DARK MODE ============ */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --bg-primary: #0a0e1a;
    --bg-secondary: #111827;
    --bg-card: #1a2035;
    --text-primary: #f0f4f8;
    --text-secondary: #b0bec5;
    --text-muted: #8899a6;
    --border-color: #2d3748;
    --accent-blue: #64b5f6;
    --accent-gold: #ffd54f;
  }
  body { background: var(--bg-primary) !important; color: var(--text-primary) !important; }
  .hero, .hero-section, [class*="hero"] { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e1a 0%, #1a237e 50%, #0d1b2a 100%) !important; }
  .card, .glass-card, [class*="card"] { background: var(--bg-card) !important; border-color: var(--border-color) !important; color: var(--text-primary) !important; }
  section { background: var(--bg-secondary) !important; color: var(--text-primary) !important; }
  section:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--bg-primary) !important; }
  h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { color: var(--text-primary) !important; }
  p, li, span, td, th { color: var(--text-secondary) !important; }
  a { color: var(--accent-blue) !important; }
  .navbar, nav, header { background: var(--bg-primary) !important; border-color: var(--border-color) !important; }
  footer { background: #050810 !important; color: var(--text-secondary) !important; }
  input, textarea, select { background: var(--bg-card) !important; color: var(--text-primary) !important; border-color: var(--border-color) !important; }
  .btn-primary, .cta-btn, [class*="btn-primary"] { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1565c0, #1e88e5) !important; color: #fff !important; }
  .trust-bar { background: var(--bg-card) !important; }
  .modal-content, .modal { background: var(--bg-secondary) !important; color: var(--text-primary) !important; }
  img { opacity: 0.92; }
  ::selection { background: #1565c0; color: #fff; }
}

/* ============ DARK MODE TOGGLE ============ */
.dark-mode-toggle {
  position: fixed; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; z-index: 9999;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(31,78,120,0.9); color: #fff; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.3rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.dark-mode-toggle:hover { transform: scale(1.1); background: rgba(31,78,120,1); }
body.dark-forced { --bg-primary:#0a0e1a; --bg-secondary:#111827; --text-primary:#f0f4f8; }
body.dark-forced, body.dark-forced * { background-color: inherit; color: inherit; }

/* ============ WCAG AAA ACCESSIBILITY ============ */
/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #1F4E78; color: #fff; padding: 12px 24px; z-index: 99999;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; outline: 3px solid #ffd54f; outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Focus Indicators (WCAG 2.4.7 AAA) */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #1F4E78 !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  *:focus-visible { outline-color: #64b5f6 !important; }
}

/* High Contrast Text (WCAG 1.4.6 AAA - 7:1 ratio on dark bg) */
body { color: #f4f4fa; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.text-muted, .text-secondary { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; } /* readable on dark bg */

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .scroll-{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
  nav, .navbar, footer, .dark-mode-toggle, .cookie-banner, .trust-bar, .cta-btn, button, .btn { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000 !important; background: #fff !important; font-size: 12pt; }
  a { color: #000 !important; text-decoration: underline; }
  a[href]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 0.8em; }
  h1,h2,h3 { page-break-after: avoid; }
  .card { break-inside: avoid; border: 1px solid #ccc !important; }
}

/* High Contrast Mode */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
  .card, .glass-card { border: 2px solid ButtonText !important; }
  .btn-primary, .cta-btn { border: 2px solid ButtonText !important; }
}

/* ============ COOKIE CONSENT ============ */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 99998;
  background: rgba(10,14,26,0.97); color: #f0f4f8; padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.show { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner p { margin: 0; flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.cookie-banner a { color: #64b5f6; text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-btn { padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 6px; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.cookie-accept { background: #1F4E78; color: #fff; }
.cookie-decline { background: transparent; color: #b0bec5; border: 1px solid #4a5568; }



/* ═══ DYNAMIC CONTENT — Countdown, Calculator, Activity Feed ═══ */
.cd-unit {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.60); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; min-width: 64px;
}
.cd-num {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--w); line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.cd-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--w4);
}
.cd-live {
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.countdown-card { transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.countdown-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Calculator */
.calc-q { margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.calc-q:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.calc-options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.calc-opt {
  display: block; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.50); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--w2); font-size: .88rem; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.calc-opt:hover { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.25); color: var(--gold-l); background: rgba(201,162,39,.05); }
.calc-opt.selected {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--gold) !important;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,39,.15);
}
.calc-opt.locked { pointer-events: none; opacity: .5; }
.calc-opt.selected.locked { opacity: 1; }

/* Activity feed animations */
.activity-item { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-16px); transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
.activity-item.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countdown-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .cd-unit { padding: 8px 12px; min-width: 50px; }
  .cd-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ═══ INSTITUTIONAL NAV — Compact for 8 tabs ═══ */





/* ═══ NEW SECTIONS — Institutional Styling ═══ */
#frameworks .grid-3 { gap: 20px; }
#frameworks .doctrine-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#frameworks .doctrine-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
#frameworks .doctrine-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

#research-labs .card { border-top: 2px solid transparent; transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
#research-labs .card:hover { border-top-color: var(--cyan); }

#case-studies .card { transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
#case-studies .card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
#case-studies h4 { color: #fff !important; }

#regulatory-hub table { min-width: 700px; }
#regulatory-hub th { font-size: .60rem !important; letter-spacing: .14em; }
#regulatory-hub td { font-size: .84rem; }
#regulatory-hub td strong { color: var(--gold-l); }

#credentials .card { transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
#credentials .card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.2) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM ELITE MODERNIZATION — 2026 INSTITUTIONAL GRADE
   Bloomberg Terminal · Gartner Analyst · McKinsey Tier
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Enhanced Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3 { text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
h3 { font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1; }
.head h3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e0e0f0 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.kicker { backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }

/* ── Premium Card Glass Effects ── */
.card, .hero-card, .doctrine-card {
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(150%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24,24,40,.82), rgba(20,20,36,.48)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.card:hover, .doctrine-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.18) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,39,.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* ── Premium Nav ── */
.nav {
  background: rgba(4,4,12,.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(201,162,39,.06);
}

/* ── Refined Button System ── */
.btn.primary, .nav-cta, .cta-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227, #dbb94a) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,162,39,.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.btn.primary:hover, .nav-cta:hover, .cta-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,162,39,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}
.btn.ghost {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.10) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn.ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.25) !important;
}

/* ── Premium Section Dividers ── */
.section { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.03) !important; position: relative; }
.section::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,162,39,.12), transparent);
}

/* ── Smooth Scroll Reveal ── */
.scroll-{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.scroll-.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Premium Metric Cards ── */
.metric {
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.70) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important;
  transition: border-color .3s ease;
}
.metric:hover { border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.15) !important; }
.metric .v {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227, #dbb94a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Enhanced Tag/Chip System ── */
.chip, .tag, .pill {
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.chip:hover, .tag:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important; }

/* ── Premium Table ── */
.table-wrap {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.50) !important;
}
th { background: rgba(201,162,39,.04) !important; }
tr:hover td { background: rgba(201,162,39,.03); }

/* ── Ticker Enhancement ── */
.ticker {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,.05), rgba(6,182,212,.04), rgba(201,162,39,.05)) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.08) !important;
}

/* ── Media Strip Premium ── */
.media-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,6,16,.40), rgba(10,10,20,.30)) !important;
}
.media-inner .pub {
  position: relative; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  font-size: .78rem !important; letter-spacing: .03em;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.media-inner .pub:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.2);
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.05);
  color: var(--gold-l);
}

/* ── Big4 Strip Premium ── */
.big4 {
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.55) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}

/* ── Premium Hero ── */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 450px at 12% 30%, rgba(201,162,39,.08), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 88% 40%, rgba(6,182,212,.05), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 50% 80%, rgba(16,185,129,.03), transparent 60%) !important;
}

/* ── Language Selector Polish ── */
.lang-dropdown {
  background: rgba(12,12,24,.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.03) !important;
}
.lang-option:hover {
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.10) !important;
}

/* ── Modals Premium ── */
.modal-overlay {
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}
.modal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,12,24,.98), rgba(20,20,36,.95)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
}

/* ── Contact Form Premium ── */
input, textarea, select {
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.60) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,.08) !important;
  outline: none;
}

/* ── Scroll Progress Bar Premium ── */
#scrollProgress {
  height: 2px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan), var(--gold)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,162,39,.3);
}

/* ── Footer Premium ── */
footer, .footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}

/* ── Ecosystem Links Premium ── */
.eco-link, [class*="eco"] a {
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

/* ── Publication Filter Buttons ── */
.filter-btn, [class*="filter"] button {
  transition: all .25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ── Cookie Banner Premium ── */
.cookie-banner {
  background: rgba(6,6,16,.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.08) !important;
}

/* ── Subtle ambient animation for hero ── */
@keyframes ambientShift {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(201,162,39,.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation: ambientShift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Loading state for smooth page entry ── */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-grid { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both; }
.hero-grid > :nth-child(2) { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s both; }

/* ── Print Enhancement ── */
@media print {
  .hero::before, #scrollProgress, .bg-grid, .ticker { display: none !important; }
}

/* ── Mobile Polish ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav { backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%) !important; }
  .hero { padding: 80px 0 40px !important; }
  .card, .doctrine-card { backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(130%); }
}


/* ═══ THREAT RADAR + STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE CSS ═══ */
#threat-radar .threat-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(340px,1fr));gap:24px;margin-top:40px }
#threat-radar .threat-card { background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03),rgba(255,255,255,.01));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:16px;padding:28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s }
#threat-radar .threat-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(201,162,39,.3) }
#threat-radar .threat-card::before { content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--threat-severity,var(--gold)) }
#threat-radar .threat-rank { font-family:var(--mono);font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-l));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;line-height:1 }
#threat-radar .threat-title { font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--w);margin:8px 0 }
#threat-radar .threat-severity { display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:12px }
.sev-critical { background:rgba(239,68,68,.15);color:#ef4444;border:1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.3) }
.sev-high { background:rgba(245,158,11,.15);color:#f59e0b;border:1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.3) }
.sev-elevated { background:rgba(6,182,212,.15);color:#06b6d4;border:1px solid rgba(6,182,212,.3) }
#threat-radar .threat-meta { display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:14px }
#threat-radar .threat-meta-item { padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);border-left:3px solid var(--meta-accent,var(--gold)) }
#threat-radar .threat-meta-label { font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--meta-accent,var(--gold));margin-bottom:4px }
#threat-radar .threat-meta-value { font-size:.82rem;color:var(--w2);line-height:1.5 }
#threat-radar .threat-summary { font-size:.88rem;color:var(--w2);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:12px }

#strategic-intel .intel-grid { display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(480px,1fr));gap:28px;margin-top:40px }
@media(max-width:560px){ #strategic-intel .intel-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr } }
#strategic-intel .intel-panel { background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03),rgba(255,255,255,.01));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:16px;padding:32px;position:relative }
#strategic-intel .intel-panel::before { content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;border-radius:16px 16px 0 0 }
#strategic-intel .panel-outlook::before { background:linear-gradient(90deg,#06b6d4,#8b5cf6) }
#strategic-intel .panel-emerging::before { background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f59e0b,#ef4444) }
#strategic-intel .panel-predictions::before { background:linear-gradient(90deg,#10b981,#06b6d4) }
#strategic-intel .panel-boards::before { background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ef4444,#f59e0b) }
#strategic-intel .intel-panel h4 { font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--w);margin-bottom:6px }
#strategic-intel .intel-panel .panel-sub { font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px }
#strategic-intel .intel-item { padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:10px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);border-left:3px solid var(--item-accent,var(--cyan)) }
#strategic-intel .intel-item-title { font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--w);margin-bottom:4px }
#strategic-intel .intel-item-detail { font-size:.8rem;color:var(--w3);line-height:1.5 }
#strategic-intel .confidence-badge { display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:12px;margin-left:8px;vertical-align:middle }
.conf-high { background:rgba(16,185,129,.15);color:#10b981;border:1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.3) }
.conf-medium { background:rgba(245,158,11,.15);color:#f59e0b;border:1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.3) }
.conf-emerging { background:rgba(139,92,246,.15);color:#8b5cf6;border:1px solid rgba(139,92,246,.3) }
#strategic-intel .last-refresh { font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;color:var(--w4);text-align:center;margin-top:30px;letter-spacing:.1em }

    /* Active nav page indicator */
    .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold) !important; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: 2px; }
    .mob-menu a.active { color: var(--gold) !important; font-weight: 600; }
    /* Page hero banner for sub-pages */
    .page-hero { padding: 28px 0 8px; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,6,16,1) 0%, rgba(12,12,24,.95) 100%); }
    .page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-l)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .page-hero p { color: var(--w2); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARD SHINE / SHIMMER SWEEP — global hover effect
   Applied to all .card, .doctrine-card, .hero-card
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes cardShine {
  0%   { left: -80%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 130%; opacity: 0; }
}
.card,
.doctrine-card,
.hero-card,
.claw-cat,
#threat-radar .threat-card,
#strategic-intel .intel-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::after,
.doctrine-card::after,
.hero-card::after,
#threat-radar .threat-card::after,
#strategic-intel .intel-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -80%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.045) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: none;
}
.card:hover::after,
.doctrine-card:hover::after,
.hero-card:hover::after,
#threat-radar .threat-card:hover::after,
#strategic-intel .intel-panel:hover::after {
  animation: cardShine 0.70s ease forwards;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COUNTRY LAWS PANEL — dynamic JS content styles
   These must be in global.css (not scoped Astro <style>)
   because they are injected by JavaScript at runtime.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.claw-law-cats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:12px; }

/* Category card base */
.claw-cat { border-radius:10px; padding:14px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

/* Category colour variants */
.claw-cat.cyber  { background:rgba(100,181,246,.07);  border-color:rgba(100,181,246,.28); }
.claw-cat.ai     { background:rgba(201,162,39,.07);   border-color:rgba(201,162,39,.30);  }
.claw-cat.misuse { background:rgba(239,154,154,.07);  border-color:rgba(239,154,154,.28); }
.claw-cat.data   { background:rgba(16,185,129,.07);   border-color:rgba(16,185,129,.28);  }

/* Category title bar */
.claw-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  padding: 0 0 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.claw-cat-title.cyber  { color:#64b5f6; }
.claw-cat-title.ai     { color:#ffd54f; }
.claw-cat-title.misuse { color:#ef9a9a; }
.claw-cat-title.data   { color:#10b981; }

/* Individual law items */
.claw-law-item  { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px; margin-bottom:12px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.claw-law-item:last-child { margin-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0; border-bottom:none; }
.claw-law-name  { font-size:.83rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--w); line-height:1.35; }
.claw-law-desc  { font-size:.74rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.50); line-height:1.55; }
.claw-law-link  {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.67rem;
  color:var(--cyan,#67e8f9); text-decoration:none;
  margin-top:4px; opacity:.75; transition:opacity .2s;
  width:fit-content;
}
.claw-law-link:hover { opacity:1; text-decoration:underline; }
.claw-no-data { color:rgba(255,255,255,.28); font-size:.76rem; font-style:italic; padding:6px 0; }

@media(max-width:640px) {
  .claw-law-cats { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}



  
    /* ── Nav Spacing Fix — 12-item menu ── */
    .nav-links { gap: 6px !important; }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: .76rem !important;
      letter-spacing: .005em;
      white-space: nowrap;
      padding: 8px 4px !important;
    }
    .nav-cta { display: none !important; }
    .nav-right { gap: 8px; }
    @media (max-width: 1440px) {
      .nav-links { gap: 4px !important; }
      .nav-links a { font-size: .72rem !important; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1280px) {
      .nav-links { gap: 2px !important; }
      .nav-links a { font-size: .68rem !important; letter-spacing: 0; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .nav-links { display: none !important; }
      .menu-btn { display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    }

  
    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════
       WORLD-CLASS ENHANCEMENTS — v2.0
       ════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── WCAG 2.1 AA FOCUS RINGS ── */
    :focus-visible {
      outline: 3px solid var(--gold, #c9a227);
      outline-offset: 3px;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    :focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

    /* ── PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION ── */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
      }
    }

    /* ── PRINT STYLES ── */
    @media print {
      .nav, #scrollProgress, #backToTop, .ticker, .bg-grid,
      .mob-toggle, #mobMenu, .nav-cta, .lang-selector,
      .hero-ctas, footer { display: none !important; }
      body { background: #fff !important; color: #000 !important;
             font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.5; }
      a { color: #000 !important; }
      a[href^="http"]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 8pt; color: #666; }
      .section { page-break-inside: avoid; margin: 0; padding: 16pt 0; }
      .card { border: 1px solid #ccc !important; page-break-inside: avoid;
              background: #fff !important; color: #000 !important; }
      h1, h2, h3, h4 { page-break-after: avoid; color: #000 !important; }
      .wrap { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
    }

    /* ── CUSTOM SCROLLBAR ── */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(201,162,39,.35); border-radius: 3px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(201,162,39,.65); }
    * { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(201,162,39,.35) transparent; }

    /* ── SELECTION ── */
    ::selection { background: var(--gold, #c9a227); color: #020204; }

    /* ── ANCHOR SMOOTH SCROLL TARGET OFFSET ── */
    [id] { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }

    /* ── CONTENT VISIBILITY OPTIMISATION ── */
    .section { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-block-size: 600px; }

  
    /* ── Global Nav Search ─────────────────────────── */
    .nav-search-wrap{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
    .nav-search-btn{background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--w2);padding:6px 8px;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;transition:color .2s,background .2s;flex-shrink:0}
    .nav-search-btn:hover,.nav-search-btn.active{color:var(--gold);background:rgba(201,162,39,.1)}
    .nav-search-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;display:block}
    .nav-search-box{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);right:0;width:340px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.25);border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);z-index:9999;display:none;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden}
    .nav-search-box.open{display:flex}
    .nav-search-input-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
    .nav-search-input-wrap svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--w4);flex-shrink:0}
    #navSearchInput{background:none;border:none;outline:none;color:var(--w1);font-size:.9rem;width:100%;font-family:inherit}
    #navSearchInput::placeholder{color:var(--w4)}
    .nav-search-clear{background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--w4);font-size:1rem;padding:0 2px;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;display:none}
    .nav-search-clear.visible{display:block}
    .nav-search-results{max-height:380px;overflow-y:auto;padding:6px 0}
    .nav-search-status{padding:10px 14px;color:var(--w4);font-size:.82rem;text-align:center}
    .nav-sr-item{display:block;padding:9px 14px;color:var(--w1);text-decoration:none;border-left:2px solid transparent;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s;cursor:pointer}
    .nav-sr-item:hover,.nav-sr-item.focused{background:rgba(201,162,39,.08);border-left-color:var(--gold)}
    .nav-sr-title{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--w1);margin:0 0 2px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
    .nav-sr-desc{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--w4);margin:0;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;line-height:1.4}
    .nav-sr-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:3px}
    .nav-sr-cat{font-size:.65rem;padding:1px 6px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(201,162,39,.12);color:var(--gold);white-space:nowrap}
    .nav-sr-type{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--w4)}
    .nav-sr-sep{height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);margin:4px 8px}
    @media(max-width:680px){.nav-search-box{width:calc(100vw - 24px);right:-10px}}
    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Copy protection — injected by daily-security-scan */
body, body * {
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -moz-user-select: none;
  -ms-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
}
body input, body textarea, body [contenteditable="true"] {
  -webkit-user-select: text;
  -moz-user-select: text;
  -ms-user-select: text;
  user-select: text;
}

/* ── KIE DROPDOWN WRAPPER ── */
kie-dropdown { display: contents; }