/* =================================================================
   HISPANIC FINANCE ASSOCIATION — UT AUSTIN
   Editorial redesign in the Blackstone design language · v2
   High-contrast black & white · warm parchment bands · a classic
   high-contrast serif (Fraunces) for display, a neutral grotesque
   (Inter) for UI · the white-serif-in-a-black-block monogram ·
   hairline rules, generous whitespace, restrained motion.
   ================================================================= */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --paper:#ffffff;       /* primary surface */
  --paper-2:#f4f1ea;     /* warm parchment band */
  --paper-3:#ece8df;     /* deeper warm grey (cards/hover) */
  --black:#000000;       /* the block · inverted sections · footer */
  --ink:#16140f;         /* near-black text */
  --ink-soft:#36332c;
  --muted:#6c675d;       /* warm grey body text */
  --faint:#9b958a;       /* captions / footnotes */

  --line:rgba(22,20,15,.14);   /* hairline on light */
  --line-2:rgba(22,20,15,.30);
  --line-inv:rgba(255,255,255,.18); /* hairline on black */
  --muted-inv:rgba(255,255,255,.62);

  --serif:'Fraunces','Times New Roman',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --mono:ui-monospace,'SF Mono',Menlo,monospace;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --gut:clamp(1.25rem,5vw,6rem);
  --maxw:1320px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
html.js{scroll-behavior:auto}              /* Lenis owns scrolling */
body{
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  font-feature-settings:"kern" 1,"liga" 1;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}
code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85em;color:var(--ink)}
::selection{background:var(--black);color:var(--paper)}

/* Lenis */
html.lenis,html.lenis body{height:auto}
.lenis.lenis-smooth{scroll-behavior:auto !important}
.lenis.lenis-stopped{overflow:hidden}

/* ---------- Scroll progress (thin, ink) ---------- */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:9100;background:transparent;pointer-events:none}
.scroll-progress span{display:block;height:100%;width:100%;background:var(--ink);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left}

/* Decorative grain/vignette from the old build are retired. */
.grain,.vignette{display:none}

/* =================================================================
   FULL-BLEED BAND UTILITY
   Lets a centered .section sit on a full-width parchment band
   without changing the markup structure.
   ================================================================= */
.section--alt{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.section--alt::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;
  width:100vw;transform:translateX(-50%);background:var(--paper-2);
}

/* =================================================================
   PRELOADER — a quiet fade behind the black-block monogram
   ================================================================= */
.preloader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9500;background:var(--paper);display:grid;place-items:center}
.preloader__inner{text-align:center}
/* Shared logo mark: solid BLUE block (#323653), "HFA" in a high-contrast serif, white. */
.logo-mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--paper);background:#323653;display:grid;place-items:center;line-height:1;border-radius:0}
.preloader__mark{width:clamp(86px,20vw,112px);height:clamp(86px,20vw,112px);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5.4vw,2.5rem);margin:0 auto}
.preloader__meta{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.4rem;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.curtain{display:none}              /* no curtain spectacle */

/* =================================================================
   NAV — transparent over the light hero, solid white once scrolled
   ================================================================= */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:8000;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:1.25rem var(--gut);gap:2rem;
  transition:background .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),padding .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(120%);
  padding-top:.85rem;padding-bottom:.85rem;border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
.nav__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.nav__monogram{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.nav__brand:hover .nav__monogram{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.nav__brandtext{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);max-width:12ch;line-height:1.3}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:2rem}
.nav__links a{
  position:relative;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight:500;transition:color .35s;padding:.3em 0;
}
.nav__links a span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;color:var(--muted);margin-right:.45em;font-weight:400}
.nav__links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:0;background:var(--ink);transition:width .4s var(--ease)}
.nav__links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav__links a:hover::after{width:100%}

.nav__burger{display:none;width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:0;position:relative}
.nav__burger i{position:absolute;left:11px;right:11px;height:1.5px;background:var(--ink);transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.nav__burger i:first-child{top:17px}.nav__burger i:last-child{bottom:17px}
.nav__burger.is-open i:first-child{top:20px;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.nav__burger.is-open i:last-child{bottom:19px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* Mobile menu — black overlay, the inverse of the page */
.menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:7900;background:var(--black);color:var(--paper);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:3rem;padding:var(--gut);
  clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);transition:clip-path .7s var(--ease);
}
.menu.is-open{clip-path:inset(0 0 0% 0)}
.menu__links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem}
.menu__links a{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2rem,9vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.12;color:var(--paper);transition:color .3s,transform .4s var(--ease)}
.menu__links a span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted-inv);vertical-align:super;margin-right:.5rem}
.menu__links a:hover{color:var(--muted-inv);transform:translateX(.5rem)}
.menu__foot{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-inv)}

/* =================================================================
   BUTTONS — crisp rectangles (Blackstone uses squared CTAs)
   ================================================================= */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;
  padding:1.05em 1.9em;border-radius:1px;transition:color .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s,background .4s var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.btn span{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* primary: solid ink → pure black on hover */
.btn--pill{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.btn--pill::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:var(--black);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.btn--pill:hover{color:var(--paper)}
.btn--pill:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
/* ghost: hairline outline → fills ink on hover */
.btn--ghost{border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:var(--ink);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.btn--ghost:hover{color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.btn--lg{padding:1.2em 2.4em;font-size:.8rem}

/* inverted buttons (on black sections) */
.join .btn--pill{background:var(--paper);color:var(--black)}
.join .btn--pill::before{background:#e7e2d6}
.join .btn--pill:hover{color:var(--black)}
.join .btn--ghost{border-color:var(--line-inv);color:var(--paper)}
.join .btn--ghost::before{background:var(--paper)}
.join .btn--ghost:hover{color:var(--black);border-color:var(--paper)}

/* =================================================================
   SECTION SCAFFOLD
   ================================================================= */
.section{position:relative;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(5.5rem,12vh,11rem) var(--gut)}
.section__label{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9em;margin-bottom:clamp(2.4rem,5vh,3.6rem);
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;
}
.section__label span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.05em;font-weight:500}
.section__label::after{content:"";flex:0 0 auto;width:clamp(2rem,8vw,4.5rem);height:1px;background:var(--line-2)}
.section__label--light{color:var(--muted-inv)}
.section__label--light span{color:var(--paper)}
.section__label--light::after{background:var(--line-inv)}

/* Split-text primitives (built by JS) */
.word{display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:top;padding-bottom:.18em;margin-bottom:-.18em}
.word__in{display:inline-block;will-change:transform}
.split-ready .word__in{transform:translateY(110%)}

/* =================================================================
   HERO — type-driven editorial header on warm paper
   ================================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding:clamp(8rem,17vh,13rem) var(--gut) clamp(3rem,8vh,6rem);
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper)}
/* faint architectural blueprint grid */
.hero__grid{
  position:absolute;inset:-2px;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:clamp(56px,8vw,108px) clamp(56px,8vw,108px);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 95% at 80% 25%,#000 10%,transparent 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 95% at 80% 25%,#000 10%,transparent 72%);
  opacity:.5;
}
.blob{display:none}                 /* glowing blobs retired */

.hero__eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.85em;align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:clamp(1.8rem,5vh,3rem)}
.hero__ut{height:2.4em;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.05)}

.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;text-transform:none;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,10.5vw,10.5rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);
}
.hero__title .line{display:block}
/* the old "outline" line is now an elegant italic accent */
.line--outline{font-style:italic;font-weight:340;color:var(--ink)}

.hero__foot{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;margin-top:clamp(2.5rem,7vh,5rem)}
.hero__lede{max-width:50ch;font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.28rem);color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.hero__scroll{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.85em;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600}
.hero__scroll-arrow{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:2.6em;height:2.6em;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:50%;animation:bob 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(5px)}}

.badge{display:none}                /* rotating badge retired */

/* =================================================================
   STRIP — slim black ticker band (the black-block motif)
   ================================================================= */
.strip{background:var(--black);color:var(--paper);padding:1rem 0;overflow:hidden}
.marquee{overflow:hidden;width:100%}
.marquee__row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2.6rem;width:max-content;will-change:transform}
.marquee__row span{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.26em;white-space:nowrap;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.marquee__row .star{color:rgba(255,255,255,.34);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:0}

/* =================================================================
   01 · ABOUT
   ================================================================= */
.about__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .9fr;gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,6rem);align-items:end}
.about__statement{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;font-size:clamp(1.85rem,4.4vw,4rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
.about__aside{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.3rem;padding-bottom:.4rem}
.about__aside p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.75;max-width:44ch}
.about__aside .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:.8rem}


/* =================================================================
   02 · NETWORK / PLACEMENT
   ================================================================= */
.network__head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,5rem);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,4rem);color:var(--ink)}
.logos{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(.6rem,1.6vw,1.2rem)}
/* the two firm-name belts → slim, restrained tickers on paper */
.marquee__row--logos span{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.9rem);letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:var(--faint);transition:color .3s}
.marquee__row--logos span:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* Placement board — a crisp hairline logo wall, logos in their TRUE brand colours on white. */
.placements{margin-top:clamp(3rem,7vh,5rem);padding-top:clamp(2rem,5vh,3.5rem);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.firm-list{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper)}
.firm-list li{display:flex;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
/* trim the outer doubled rules */
.firm-list li:nth-child(4n){border-right:0}
.firm{flex:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;
  background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.8rem) clamp(1.2rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);
  min-height:clamp(7.5rem,12vw,10.5rem);container-type:inline-size;transition:background .35s var(--ease)}
.firm:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
/* Logos show their FULL original colours. Size is proportional to the CELL via container-query
   units (cqi = 1% of the cell width), so a logo can never blow up at a particular window/tab size.
   --base = cell-relative size unit · --lh/--lw cap height/width · --lz gently zooms the few sources
   with heavy transparent padding. --lw is a fraction of the cell's PADDED content box, so values
   up to ~1.2 are safe (the logo grows into the cell padding, not past the border); long thin
   wordmarks like Centerview run >1 on purpose so their small letters read at neighbor scale. */
.firm__logo{--base:clamp(34px,22cqi,62px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:100%;min-height:calc(1.7 * var(--base))}
.firm__logo img{width:auto;height:auto;max-height:calc(var(--lh,1) * var(--base));max-width:calc(var(--lw,.66) * 100%);transform:scale(var(--lz,1));object-fit:contain;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
/* Blackstone's source is white-on-opaque-black; invert→its REAL black wordmark, multiply drops the white box into the white cell. */
.firm__logo--screen img{filter:invert(1);mix-blend-mode:multiply}
.firm__logo[data-mono]::after{content:attr(data-mono);font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.8rem);color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.02em}

/* Per-firm optical balance — sources vary wildly in aspect ratio + baked padding. Tune by eye;
   keep --lw × --lz ≤ ~0.9 so wide marks never spill their cell at any width. */
.firm__logo[data-firm="citi"]    {--lh:1.45;--lw:.52}
.firm__logo[data-firm="ms"]      {--lh:1.40;--lw:.74;--lz:1.20}
.firm__logo[data-firm="jpm"]     {--lh:1.15;--lw:.86}
.firm__logo[data-firm="bx"]      {--lh:1.55;--lw:.84}
.firm__logo[data-firm="kkr"]     {--lh:1.20;--lw:.62}
.firm__logo[data-firm="evr"]     {--lh:1.02;--lw:.86}
.firm__logo[data-firm="cvp"]     {--lh:1.30;--lw:1.12;--lz:1.0}
.firm__logo[data-firm="bofa"]    {--lh:1.55;--lw:.64}
.firm__logo[data-firm="gs"]      {--lh:1.45;--lw:.58}
.firm__logo[data-firm="laz"]     {--lh:1.08;--lw:.84}
.firm__logo[data-firm="mc"]      {--lh:1.55;--lw:.62}
.firm__logo[data-firm="sixth"]   {--lh:1.25;--lw:.80}
.firm__logo[data-firm="pwp"]     {--lh:1.80;--lw:.70;--lz:1.26}
.firm__logo[data-firm="bcg"]     {--lh:1.25;--lw:.60}
.firm__logo[data-firm="ubs"]     {--lh:1.42;--lw:.62}
.firm__logo[data-firm="gug"]     {--lh:1.02;--lw:.90}
.firm__name{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* =================================================================
   03 · PILLARS — calm hairline grid with large index numerals
   ================================================================= */
.pillars__head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;font-size:clamp(2rem,5.2vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:clamp(2rem,4.5vh,3rem);max-width:20ch;color:var(--ink)}
.pillars__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.pillar{position:relative;background:transparent;padding:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,3rem);min-height:clamp(11rem,20vh,14rem);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.9rem;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background .45s var(--ease)}
.pillar:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
.pillar:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
.pillar:hover{background:var(--paper-3)}
.pillar__no{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase}
.pillar h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2.15rem);line-height:1.08;margin-top:auto;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.99rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:42ch}
/* the old animated "in focus" cue is retired in favour of a quiet hover */
.pillar__cue{display:none}

/* =================================================================
   05 · PROGRAMS (horizontal scroll) — white cards, one black block
   ================================================================= */
.programs{position:relative;background:var(--paper-2)}
.programs__pin{height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vh,3rem);overflow:hidden}
.programs__head{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;padding:0 var(--gut)}
.programs__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,5rem);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
.programs__hint{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.programs__track{display:flex;gap:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.8rem);padding:0 var(--gut);width:max-content;will-change:transform}
.programs__pin:not(.is-pinned){overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:hidden}
.programs__pin:not(.is-pinned) .programs__track{padding-bottom:1rem}
.prog{flex:0 0 auto;width:clamp(19rem,32vw,28rem);min-height:clamp(20rem,52vh,29rem);
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;
  padding:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.8rem);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.prog:hover{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.prog__tag{align-self:flex-start;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);padding:.5em 1em;border-radius:1px}
.prog h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.05;margin-top:auto;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.prog p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.65}
.prog__no{position:absolute;right:1.5rem;top:1.2rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:3.4rem;color:var(--line-2)}
/* the flagship card becomes a solid black block */
.prog--accent{background:var(--black);border-color:var(--black);color:var(--paper)}
.prog--accent h3{color:var(--paper)}
.prog--accent .prog__tag{border-color:var(--line-inv);color:var(--muted-inv)}
.prog--accent p{color:var(--muted-inv)}
.prog--accent .prog__no{color:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}

/* =================================================================
   TESTIMONIAL
   ================================================================= */
.quote{position:relative;isolation:isolate;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(6rem,15vh,12rem) var(--gut);text-align:center}
.quote__text{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:340;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4.2vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.22;letter-spacing:-.015em;max-width:24ch;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ink)}
.quote__by{margin-top:2.4rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
.quote__by strong{color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem}
.quote__by span{color:var(--muted)}

/* =================================================================
   04 · TEAM — black-block avatars echo the wordmark
   ================================================================= */
.team__head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:380;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,5rem);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,4rem);color:var(--ink)}
.team__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.member{background:transparent;padding:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.8rem);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .4s var(--ease)}
.member:nth-child(3n){border-right:0}
.member:nth-last-child(-n+3){border-bottom:0}
.member:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.member__avatar{width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:0;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--paper);background:var(--black);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.member:hover .member__avatar{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.member h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2vw,1.75rem);color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.member span{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}

/* =================================================================
   06 · JOIN — full-bleed black band, the page inverted
   ================================================================= */
.join{position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;max-width:none;width:100%;
  background:var(--black);color:var(--paper);padding:clamp(6rem,14vh,12rem) var(--gut)}
.join__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto}
.join__inner .section__label{margin-bottom:.8rem}
.join__head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:360;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,10vw,9rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--paper)}
.join__head .line{display:block}
/* the old gradient line is now an elegant italic accent */
.line--grad{font-style:italic;font-weight:320;color:var(--paper)}
.join__lede{max-width:48ch;color:var(--muted-inv);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.28rem);line-height:1.65}
.join__actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.2rem}
.join__bgword{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:1;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:34vw;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* =================================================================
   FOOTER — continues the black band
   ================================================================= */
.footer{position:relative;background:var(--black);color:var(--paper);padding:clamp(3.5rem,8vh,6rem) var(--gut) 2rem;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--line-inv)}
.footer__top{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:3rem;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto}
.footer__brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;max-width:24rem}
.footer__mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.9rem;color:var(--paper);letter-spacing:.02em}
.footer__brand p{color:var(--muted-inv);line-height:1.6;font-size:.95rem}
.footer__cols{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem)}
.footer__col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem}
.footer__col h4{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-inv);margin-bottom:.5rem;font-weight:600}
.footer__col a,.footer__col p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5;transition:color .3s}
.footer__col a:hover{color:var(--paper)}
.footer__word{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(6rem,30vw,26rem);line-height:.8;text-align:center;
  color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--line-inv);margin:clamp(1.5rem,5vh,3.5rem) 0 0;letter-spacing:.02em;user-select:none}
.footer__legal{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  padding-top:2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line-inv);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted-inv)}

/* =================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================= */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .nav__links{display:none}
  .nav__cta{display:none}
  .nav__burger{display:block}
  .about__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.5rem}
  .team__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .member:nth-child(3n){border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .member:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .member:nth-last-child(-n+3){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .member:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
  .firm-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .firm-list li:nth-child(4n){border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .firm-list li:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  :root{--gut:1.25rem}
  .nav__brandtext{display:none}
  .pillars__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pillar{border-right:0}
  .pillar:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .pillar:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .team__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .member{border-right:0}
  .member:nth-last-child(-n+3){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .member:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .hero__foot{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .footer__legal{flex-direction:column}
}

/* =================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ================================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.001ms !important}
}
.reduced-motion .split-ready .word__in{transform:none !important}