/* ==========================================================================
   SCHOOLNBEYOND — LANDING PAGE STYLESHEET
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Fonts   : Montserrat (headings / UI) · Open Sans (body) — self-hosted
   Palette : Navy #1F3C7E · Gold #F7AF1D · Mist #F4F6FC · White #FFFFFF
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   00. Fonts (@font-face)
   01. Design tokens (CSS variables)
   02. Reset / base
   03. Shared components (container, section, eyebrow, buttons, reveal)
   04. Announcement bar                          [#announcement]
   05. Navigation                                [#site-nav]
   06. Hero                                      [#hero]
   07. University acceptances / logo carousel    [#universities]
   08. From Confusion to Confidence (Before/After) [#confidence]
   09. Philosophy — More Than Admissions         [#about]
   10. Services — The Work We Do Together        [#services]
   11. Founders — People Behind the Guidance     [#founders]
   12. Journey — A Process Built Around Your Child [#journey]
   13. What Makes This Different                 [#different]
   14. Testimonials — In Their Own Words         [#testimonials]
   15. Podcast — What I Tell Families            [#podcast]
   16. Contact / Form — Begin with a Conversation [#contact]
   17. Blog — Perspectives Worth Reading         [#blog]
   18. Pull quote + FAQ                          [#faq]
   19. Footer                                    [#site-footer]
   20. Elementor form embed overrides (WordPress)
   21. Responsive
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   00. FONTS — self-hosted variable fonts (see assets/fonts + OFL licences)
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Montserrat';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Montserrat-Variable.ttf') format('truetype-variations');
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Montserrat';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Montserrat-Italic-Variable.ttf') format('truetype-variations');
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: italic;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Open Sans';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/OpenSans-Variable.ttf') format('truetype-variations');
  font-weight: 300 800;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Open Sans';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/OpenSans-Italic-Variable.ttf') format('truetype-variations');
  font-weight: 300 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-display: swap;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   01. DESIGN TOKENS
   One consistent type scale for the whole page (client priority:
   font consistency + readable sizes in every section).
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Brand colours */
  --navy:        #1F3C7E;
  --navy-hover:  #16295c;
  --gold:        #F7AF1D;
  --gold-deep:   #9A6B0E;
  --mist:        #F4F6FC;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  /* Derived tints */
  --navy-65:     rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.65);
  --navy-14:     rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.14);
  --navy-08:     rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.08);
  --white-75:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --white-60:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  --gold-35:     rgba(247, 175, 29, 0.35);
  --gold-12:     rgba(247, 175, 29, 0.12);

  /* Type families */
  --font-head:   'Montserrat', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:   'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Type scale — desktop (responsive overrides in section 21) */
  --fs-h1:        clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 58px);
  --fs-h2:        clamp(34px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  --fs-h3:        26px;   /* card / block headings */
  --fs-lead:      19px;   /* section sub-titles under H2 */
  --fs-body:      17px;   /* default paragraph */
  --fs-body-sm:   16px;   /* card body copy */
  --fs-small:     15px;   /* secondary lines, footer links */
  --fs-caption:   13.5px; /* announcement, micro copy */
  --fs-eyebrow:   12px;   /* chips / eyebrows */
  --fs-btn:       14px;

  /* Rhythm */
  --section-pad-y: 96px;
  --section-pad-x: 80px;
  --container:     1120px;
  --radius-card:   18px;
  --radius-btn:    10px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-chip:  0 6px 16px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.125);
  --shadow-card:  0 2px 8px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.03), 0 14px 28px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.05);
  --shadow-lift:  0 14px 34px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.06);

  /* Fixed nav geometry (used for anchor scroll offset) */
  --nav-height:   64px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   02. RESET / BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  animation: page-in 0.45s ease-out both; /* gentle open — no splash screen, no gap */
}
@keyframes page-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

a { color: inherit; }

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }


/* ==========================================================================
   03. SHARED COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-y) var(--section-pad-x);
}
.section--mist  { background: var(--mist); }
.section--navy  { background: var(--navy); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }

/* Section heading block (eyebrow chip + gold rule + H2 + lead) */
.section-head { margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-chip);
}
.section--navy .eyebrow { border: 1px solid var(--gold-35); }

.rule-gold {
  width: 64px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.section-head--center .rule-gold { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.section--navy .section-title { color: var(--white); }

.section-lead {
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.section-lead--gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Buttons -------------------------------------------------------------
   CLIENT RULE: every CTA has a BLUE background. No outline buttons.
   When two buttons sit together: primary = white text, secondary = gold text.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-btn);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 17px 38px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.18);
}
.btn--gold-text { color: var(--gold); }           /* secondary CTA: blue bg, gold text */
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.section--navy .btn { border: 1px solid var(--gold-35); } /* keeps blue button visible on navy */

/* Small pill button (navigation CTA) */
.btn--pill {
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* ---- Scroll reveal (JS adds .is-visible) -------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease-out, transform 0.55s ease-out;
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  body { animation: none; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   04. ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement {
  min-height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 24px;
}
.announcement p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-align: center;
}
.announcement strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }


/* ==========================================================================
   05. NAVIGATION — floating glass pill
   ========================================================================== */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 56px;                        /* tight opening position (client note #1) */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1000;
  width: min(1040px, calc(100% - 32px));
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 0 10px 0 22px;
  transition: top 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.site-nav.is-scrolled {
  top: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.10);
}

.site-nav__logo { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; }
.site-nav__logo img { height: 38px; width: auto; border-radius: 18px; object-fit: contain; }

.site-nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 26px;
  flex: 1;
}
.site-nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 15px;                  /* was 11px — raised for readability */
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.site-nav__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Mobile hamburger (hidden on desktop) */
.site-nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.site-nav__toggle span,
.site-nav__toggle span::before,
.site-nav__toggle span::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.site-nav__toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; }
.site-nav__toggle span::after  { position: absolute; top: 6px; }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 132px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.18);
  padding: 20px;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { background: var(--mist); color: var(--gold-deep); }


/* ==========================================================================
   06. HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  display: flex;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 44px);
  background: var(--white);
}
.hero__content {
  width: 52%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 190px 48px 90px 80px;    /* top padding clears the floating nav — no overlap, no dead gap */
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: 26px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero__specialising {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero__cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 42px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__trust {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 34px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.hero__media { width: 48%; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.hero__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }


/* ==========================================================================
   07. UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES — logo carousel
   All logo tiles share one fixed box so every university carries equal
   visual weight; Oxford & Cambridge get a slight boost (client note #3).
   ========================================================================== */
.universities {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 56px 0 48px;
}
.universities__head { text-align: center; padding: 0 24px; }
.universities__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.universities__rule { width: 200px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 16px auto 0; }
.universities__sub {
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--white-75);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.logo-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 36px 0;
}
.logo-strip__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 72px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: logo-scroll 55s linear infinite;
}
.logo-strip:hover .logo-strip__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes logo-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }   /* track holds two copies of the list */
}
.logo-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 170px;
  height: 68px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.logo-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 60px;                /* equal visual weight for all logos */
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
/* Oxford & Cambridge marks render small at equal box size — boost them */
.logo-item--oxford img,
.logo-item--cambridge img { max-height: 68px; transform: scale(1.12); }
.logo-item--oxford { width: 240px; }   /* wide wordmark needs a wider tile */

.universities__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; padding: 0 24px; }
.universities .btn { border: 1px solid var(--gold-35); }


/* ==========================================================================
   08. FROM CONFUSION TO CONFIDENCE — Before / After (client note #6)
   ========================================================================== */
.confidence { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }

.confidence__intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 55% 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.confidence__intro-copy .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.confidence__body {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--white-75);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 26px;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.confidence__media {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.confidence__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.confidence__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Two-column Before / After panel */
.compare {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.compare__col {
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 40px 36px;
}
.compare__col--before {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.compare__col--after {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}
.compare__label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.compare__col--before .compare__label { color: var(--white-60); }
.compare__col--after  .compare__label { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.compare__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.compare__col--before .compare__title { color: var(--white); }
.compare__list { list-style: none; margin-top: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.compare__list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); line-height: 1.6; }
.compare__col--before li { color: var(--white-75); }
.compare__col--after  li { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.compare__icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.compare__col--before .compare__icon { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: var(--white-75); }
.compare__col--after  .compare__icon { background: rgba(247, 175, 29, 0.2); color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* Centre arrow between the two columns (desktop only) */
.compare__divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   09. PHILOSOPHY — More Than Admissions
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.philosophy__grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.philosophy__copy { width: 55%; }
.philosophy__title-line2 {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.78em;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.philosophy__kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.philosophy__copy p.philosophy__para {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 22px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.philosophy__media { width: 45%; border-radius: var(--radius-card); overflow: hidden; }
.philosophy__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.philosophy__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }


/* ==========================================================================
   10. SERVICES — The Work We Do Together
   ========================================================================== */
.services { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 42px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.service-card__icon svg { display: block; }
.service-card__title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17px;                 /* was 10px — client note #7 */
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-card__body {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 20px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. FOUNDERS — The People Behind the Guidance (full intros, client note #8)
   ========================================================================== */
.founders { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.founders__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.founder-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.founder-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }
.founder-card__head { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
.founder-card__photo {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.founder-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%; }
.founder-card__name { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 700; }
.founder-card__role {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.founder-card__rule { width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; }
.founder-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.founder-card__bio { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); line-height: 1.8; }
.founder-card__bio + .founder-card__bio { margin-top: -6px; }
.founder-card__bio a { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.founder-card__bio a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.founder-card__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.founder-card__tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-14);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.founder-card__actions { margin-top: auto; display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.founder-card__actions .btn { padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 13px; }
.founders__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 56px; }


/* ==========================================================================
   12. JOURNEY — A Process Built Around Your Child
   Step number labels contain NO comma (client note #9): "01 DISCOVER"
   ========================================================================== */
.journey { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.journey__row { position: relative; margin-top: 24px; }
.journey__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--gold);
}
.journey__steps { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; }
.journey-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.journey-step__num {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.07);
}
.journey-step.is-active .journey-step__num { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.journey-step__name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.journey-step__tagline {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 180px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
    white-space: normal !important;
}
.journey__detail {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 48px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.journey__detail-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.journey__detail-title { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-top: 12px; }
.journey__detail-tagline { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--gold); margin-top: 8px; }
.journey__detail-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 20px;
  max-width: 860px;
}
/* Mobile stacked list of steps */
.journey__mobile { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; margin-top: 24px; }
.journey__mobile .journey-step {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  text-align: left;
}
.journey__mobile .journey-step__num { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 16px; }
.journey__mobile .journey-step__name { margin-top: 0; }
.journey__mobile .journey-step__tagline { text-align: left; margin-top: 2px; max-width: none; }


/* ==========================================================================
   13. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
   Sub-heading updated (client note #10) · divider lines removed (note #11)
   ========================================================================== */
.different { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.different__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px 64px;
}
.diff-item__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.diff-item__body {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 460px;
}
.different__more {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.different__more a { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.different__more a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }


/* ==========================================================================
   14. TESTIMONIALS — In Their Own Words (real quotes, client note #12)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.tcard {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.tcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }
.tcard__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.tcard__avatar {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tcard__name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tcard__school {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.1);
}
.tcard__quote { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); line-height: 1.75; }
.tcard__link {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--navy-65);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.tcard__link:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }


/* ==========================================================================
   15. PODCAST — What I Tell Families
   ========================================================================== */
.podcast__divider { height: 1px; background: var(--navy-08); margin: 72px 0; }
.podcast__grid { display: flex; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.podcast__copy { width: 50%; }
.podcast__title { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 18px; }
.podcast__host {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.podcast__body { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 22px; max-width: 480px; }
.podcast__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.podcast__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.podcast__links a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: underline; }
.podcast__episodes { margin-top: 28px; }
.podcast__episodes-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.podcast__episodes ol { margin: 14px 0 0 0; padding-left: 22px; }
.podcast__episodes li { font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: 2; }

.podcast__art { width: 50%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.podcast__tile {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.25);
}
.podcast__tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.podcast__tile-host { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--gold); margin-top: 10px; }
.podcast__wave { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3px; margin-top: 30px; height: 26px; }
.podcast__wave span { width: 3px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.8; border-radius: 2px; }


/* ==========================================================================
   16. CONTACT / FORM — Begin with a Conversation
   In WordPress the .snb-form-embed block is filled by the Elementor form
   shortcode; the native form below is the styled reference / fallback.
   ========================================================================== */
.contact { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.contact__grid { display: flex; gap: 64px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact__copy { width: 45%; }
.contact__intro { font-size: var(--fs-body); line-height: 1.85; margin-top: 24px; max-width: 460px; }
.contact__points { margin-top: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.contact__points p { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); line-height: 1.6; display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.contact__points .dot { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.contact__reassure { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--navy-65); margin-top: 34px; }

.contact__form-wrap { width: 55%; }
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.form-card--thanks { text-align: center; display: none; }
.form-card--thanks h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.form-card--thanks p { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); margin-top: 12px; }

.form-field { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-65);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 15px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-12);
}
.form-card__note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  margin-top: 16px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   17. BLOG — Perspectives Worth Reading
   ========================================================================== */
.blog { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.blog__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }
.post-card__media { overflow: hidden; }
.post-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.post-card__body { padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card__cat {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.1);
}
.post-card__title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-top: 14px; }
.post-card__title a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.post-card__excerpt { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--navy-65); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 12px; }
.post-card__meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; }
.post-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-card__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.post-card__date { font-size: 13px; color: var(--navy-65); }
.blog__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 52px; }


/* ==========================================================================
   18. PULL QUOTE + FAQ — Questions Families Ask Us
   Pull quote restored per client note #13 (placed at the top of the FAQ).
   ========================================================================== */
.faq { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 96px; }
.pullquote {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 56px 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(31, 60, 126, 0.18);
}
.pullquote__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 0.5;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pullquote__text {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--white);
}
.pullquote__text strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

.faq__list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-08); border-radius: 10px; transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.faq-item.is-open { background: var(--gold-12); }
.faq-item__q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}
.faq-item__q span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.faq-item__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-item__icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.faq-item__a p {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--navy-65);
  line-height: 1.8;
  padding: 0 20px 26px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   19. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px var(--section-pad-x) 40px;
}
.site-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.site-footer__logo { height: 44px; width: auto; border-radius: 6px; object-fit: contain; }
.site-footer__tagline { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--white-75); margin-top: 14px; }
.site-footer__member { margin-top: 26px; }
.site-footer__member p {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.site-footer__member img {
  margin-top: 12px;
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
}
.site-footer__social { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 26px; }
.site-footer__social a { color: var(--white-75); transition: color 0.2s ease; display: flex; }
.site-footer__social a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.site-footer__col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.site-footer__col nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.site-footer__col a,
.site-footer__col span {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--white-75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.site-footer__legal { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); padding-top: 28px; text-align: center; }
.site-footer__disclaimer {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--white-60);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.site-footer__copyright { font-size: 13px; color: var(--white-60); margin-top: 18px; }
.site-footer__copyright a { color: var(--white-75); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer__copyright a:hover { color: var(--gold); }


/* ==========================================================================
   20. ELEMENTOR FORM EMBED OVERRIDES (WordPress only)
   The Elementor form is inserted inside .snb-form-embed via shortcode.
   These rules restyle it to match the design system exactly.
   ========================================================================== */
.snb-form-embed .elementor-field-group { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.snb-form-embed .elementor-field-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--navy-65) !important;
  margin-bottom: 9px !important;
}
.snb-form-embed input.elementor-field,
.snb-form-embed select.elementor-field,
.snb-form-embed textarea.elementor-field {
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-14) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  padding: 15px 16px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-small) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
}
.snb-form-embed input.elementor-field:focus,
.snb-form-embed select.elementor-field:focus,
.snb-form-embed textarea.elementor-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-12) !important;
}
.snb-form-embed .elementor-button {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-btn) !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 18px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  border: none !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
}
.snb-form-embed .elementor-button:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
.snb-form-embed .elementor-message-success {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   21. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  :root { --section-pad-x: 48px; }
  .site-nav__links { gap: 18px; }
  .site-nav__links a { font-size: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .site-nav__links { display: none; }
  .site-nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .site-nav { top: 52px; }                    /* clears the announcement bar */
  .site-nav.is-scrolled { top: 12px; }
  .hero { flex-direction: column; min-height: 0; }
  .hero__content { width: 100%; order: 2; padding: 44px var(--section-pad-x) 64px; }
  .hero__media { width: 100%; order: 1; height: 380px; margin-top: 124px; }
  .founders__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .confidence__intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blog__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad-y: 64px;
    --section-pad-x: 28px;
    --fs-h3: 23px;
    --fs-lead: 18px;
  }
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .compare__divider { display: none; }
  .philosophy__grid { flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: 36px; }
  .philosophy__copy, .philosophy__media { width: 100%; }
  .philosophy__media img { height: 380px; }
  .different__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .journey__row { display: none; }
  .journey__mobile { display: flex; }
  .journey__detail { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .podcast__grid { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
  .podcast__copy, .podcast__art { width: 100%; }
  .contact__grid { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
  .contact__copy, .contact__form-wrap { width: 100%; }
  .form-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .pullquote { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .logo-item { width: 132px; height: 54px; }
  .logo-item img { max-height: 46px; }
  .logo-item--oxford img, .logo-item--cambridge img { max-height: 54px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .announcement { padding: 8px 16px; }
  .announcement p { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .site-nav { top: 74px; height: 58px; padding: 0 8px 0 16px; }  /* below the two-line announcement */
  .site-nav.is-scrolled { top: 10px; }
  .site-nav .btn--pill { display: none; }        /* CTA lives in the mobile menu instead */
  .site-nav__logo img { height: 32px; }
  .mobile-menu { top: 144px; }
  .hero__media { margin-top: 132px; height: 300px; }
  .mobile-menu .mobile-menu__cta {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-menu .mobile-menu__cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__cta-row .btn { width: 100%; }
  .founder-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .founder-card__head { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .tcard { padding: 28px 22px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   22. PODCAST EPISODE SLIDER (Section 12)
   Left text + album tile change together; arrows, dots, touch swipe.
   ========================================================================== */
.podcast-slider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.podcast-slider__arrow {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.podcast-slider__arrow:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: scale(1.06); }
.podcast__tile { cursor: grab; user-select: none; transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; touch-action: pan-y; }
.podcast__tile.is-switching { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97); }
.podcast__tile-ep {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.podcast__copy .podcast__title,
.podcast__copy .podcast__body { transition: opacity 0.25s ease; }
.podcast-slider__dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.podcast-slider__dots button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--navy-14);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.podcast-slider__dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.25); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .podcast-slider { gap: 10px; }
  .podcast-slider__arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .podcast__tile { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   23. TESTIMONIAL STORY MODAL (Section 17)
   ========================================================================== */
.story-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; }
.story-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.story-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(16, 30, 62, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.story-modal__dialog {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 84vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(16, 30, 62, 0.35);
  animation: story-in 0.25s ease-out both;
}
@keyframes story-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.story-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.story-modal__close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.story-modal__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; padding-right: 48px; }
.story-modal__body p { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); line-height: 1.85; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 16px; }
.story-modal__body p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.story-modal__body p.story-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
body.story-modal-open { overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .story-modal__dialog { padding: 32px 22px; max-height: 90vh; } }


/* ==========================================================================
   24. WORDPRESS / ELEMENTOR HARDENING
   The landing page runs inside WordPress with the theme + Elementor +
   Jeg Kit global styles loaded by wp_head(). Those sheets style bare
   `button`, headings and typography (e.g. yellow kit buttons) and can
   out-rank our component classes. Everything below is scoped to
   body.snb-landing-page and locked with !important so the landing page
   always wins WITHOUT affecting any other page on the site.
   (index.html carries the same body class so local preview = live.)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Base typography ---------------------------------------------------- */
body.snb-landing-page {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-body) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  overflow-x: clip !important;               /* kills stray horizontal scroll */
}
html { overflow-x: clip; }
body.snb-landing-page h1, body.snb-landing-page h2, body.snb-landing-page h3,
body.snb-landing-page h4, body.snb-landing-page h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
body.snb-landing-page p { margin-bottom: 0; }
body.snb-landing-page .section-title { font-size: var(--fs-h2) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .section--navy .section-title,
body.snb-landing-page .confidence .section-title { color: var(--white) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .hero__title { font-size: var(--fs-h1) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }

/* --- Neutralise theme/kit styling on OUR buttons ------------------------ */
body.snb-landing-page button {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}
body.snb-landing-page .journey-step,
body.snb-landing-page .faq-item__q,
body.snb-landing-page .site-nav__toggle,
body.snb-landing-page .tcard__link,
body.snb-landing-page .podcast-slider__dots button {
  background: none !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  line-height: inherit !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  width: auto !important;
}
/* …then restore each component's own look on top of the reset */
body.snb-landing-page .journey-step { display: flex !important; cursor: pointer !important; flex: 1; padding: 0 8px !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .journey-step__num {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
}
body.snb-landing-page .journey-step.is-active .journey-step__num { background: var(--navy) !important; color: var(--white) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .journey-step__name { color: var(--navy) !important; font-family: var(--font-head) !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .faq-item__q { display: flex !important; width: 100% !important; padding: 26px 20px !important; cursor: pointer !important; text-align: left !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .faq-item__q span:first-child { font-family: var(--font-head) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 17.5px !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .faq-item { background: transparent; }
body.snb-landing-page .faq-item.is-open { background: var(--gold-12) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .faq-item__icon { background: var(--navy) !important; color: var(--gold) !important; border-radius: 50% !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .site-nav__toggle { background: var(--navy) !important; border-radius: 50% !important; width: 42px !important; height: 42px !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .tcard__link { font-family: var(--font-head) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 13.5px !important; color: var(--navy-65) !important; margin-top: 22px !important; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .tcard__link:hover { color: var(--gold-deep) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .podcast-slider__arrow,
body.snb-landing-page .story-modal__close {
  border: none !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
body.snb-landing-page .podcast-slider__arrow { background: var(--navy) !important; color: var(--gold) !important; border-radius: 50% !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .podcast-slider__arrow:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .story-modal__close { background: var(--navy) !important; color: var(--white) !important; border-radius: 50% !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .podcast-slider__dots button { border-radius: 50% !important; background: var(--navy-14) !important; width: 10px !important; height: 10px !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .podcast-slider__dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold) !important; }

/* --- Our CTAs stay navy no matter what the kit says --------------------- */
body.snb-landing-page .btn {
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: none;
}
body.snb-landing-page .btn--gold-text { color: var(--gold) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .btn:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .btn--pill { border-radius: 999px !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .universities .btn { border: 1px solid var(--gold-35) !important; }
body.snb-landing-page a { text-decoration: none; }

/* --- Form fields: native card form AND the embedded Elementor form ------ */
/* One rule set covers both, selects included, with a custom chevron so
   dropdowns look identical to text boxes (round-2 feedback, form item). */
body.snb-landing-page .form-card input,
body.snb-landing-page .form-card select,
body.snb-landing-page .form-card textarea,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed input:not([type="submit"]):not([type="checkbox"]):not([type="radio"]),
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed select,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed textarea {
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-14) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  padding: 15px 16px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-small) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background-color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  min-height: 52px !important;
}
/*body.snb-landing-page .form-card select,*/
/*body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed select {*/
/*  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='9' viewBox='0 0 14 9'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l6 6 6-6' fill='none' stroke='%231F3C7E' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;*/
/*  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;*/
/*  background-position: right 16px center !important;*/
/*  background-size: 14px 9px !important;*/
/*  padding-right: 44px !important;*/
/*  cursor: pointer;*/
/*}*/
body.snb-landing-page .form-card input:focus,
body.snb-landing-page .form-card select:focus,
body.snb-landing-page .form-card textarea:focus,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed input:focus,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed select:focus,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-12) !important;
}
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed textarea { min-height: 120px !important; }
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed .elementor-field-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--navy-65) !important;
}
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed .elementor-button,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed button[type="submit"],
body.snb-landing-page .form-card button[type="submit"] {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-head) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-btn) !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 18px !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed .elementor-button:hover,
body.snb-landing-page .snb-form-embed button[type="submit"]:hover,
body.snb-landing-page .form-card button[type="submit"]:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }