:root {
  --ss-navy: #071b33;
  --ss-navy-2: #0d2b4c;
  --ss-blue: #1d5f9f;
  --ss-gold: #c99a2e;
  --ss-gold-soft: #f4e7c2;
  --ss-charcoal: #1c2430;
  --ss-muted: #637083;
  --ss-border: #e3e8ef;
  --ss-surface: #ffffff;
  --ss-surface-soft: #f7f9fc;
  --ss-surface-warm: #fbf8f1;
  --ss-dark: #07111f;
  --ss-radius: 22px;
  --ss-radius-sm: 14px;
  --ss-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(7, 27, 51, 0.10);
  --ss-shadow-sm: 0 12px 38px rgba(7, 27, 51, 0.08);
  --ss-max: 1180px;
  --ss-font: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --ss-serif: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--ss-font);
  color: var(--ss-charcoal);
  background: var(--ss-surface);
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--ss-blue); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 0.18em; }
a:hover { color: var(--ss-navy); }
button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; }

.container { width: min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--ss-max)); margin-inline: auto; }
.container.narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.section { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0; }
.section-muted { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc, #fff); }
.section-dark { background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(29,95,159,.28), transparent 38%), var(--ss-dark); color: #fff; }
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark p { color: #fff; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); color: var(--ss-muted); }
.eyebrow { margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--ss-gold); font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .78rem; }
h1, h2, h3 { color: var(--ss-navy); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.035em; margin: 0 0 18px; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 6vw, 5.1rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.15rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 2vw, 1.45rem); }
p { margin: 0 0 18px; }
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); clip-path: inset(50%); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; position: absolute; width: 1px; word-wrap: normal !important;
}
.screen-reader-text:focus, .skip-link:focus {
  clip: auto !important; clip-path: none; display: block; height: auto; left: 18px; top: 18px; width: auto; z-index: 100000; padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; border-radius: 10px;
}
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--ss-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227,232,239,.85);
}
.header-inner { min-height: 82px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 22px; }
.site-branding { display: flex; align-items: center; min-width: 220px; }
.custom-logo-link img { max-height: 64px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.site-brand-text { color: var(--ss-navy); text-decoration: none; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.site-brand-text span { font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.08rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.site-brand-text small { color: var(--ss-muted); font-size: .78rem; }
.primary-menu { list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.primary-menu a { display: inline-flex; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--ss-charcoal); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 750; font-size: .94rem; }
.primary-menu a:hover, .primary-menu .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--ss-navy); background: #eef5fb; }
.menu-toggle { display: none; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; width: 46px; height: 46px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.menu-toggle-line, .menu-toggle-line::before, .menu-toggle-line::after { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--ss-navy); content: ""; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.menu-toggle-line::before { transform: translateY(-7px); }
.menu-toggle-line::after { transform: translateY(5px); }
body.menu-open .menu-toggle-line { background: transparent; }
body.menu-open .menu-toggle-line::before { transform: rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .menu-toggle-line::after { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(1px, -1px); }

.hero-banner { position: relative; min-height: calc(100vh - 82px); display: grid; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f8fbff 44%, #f4ead1 100%); }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(201,154,46,.2), transparent 30%), radial-gradient(circle at 80% 26%, rgba(29,95,159,.18), transparent 32%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-inner { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, .95fr); align-items: center; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 70px); padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 130px) 0; }
.hero-copy { max-width: 720px; }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2vw, 1.42rem); color: #425269; max-width: 720px; }
.hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 28px 0; }
.hero-badges span { padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,154,46,.38); background: rgba(255,255,255,.76); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--ss-navy); font-weight: 750; font-size: .9rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.center-actions { justify-content: center; }
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; border-radius: 999px; padding: 13px 20px; font-weight: 850; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { color: #fff; background: var(--ss-navy-2); }
.btn-secondary { background: var(--ss-gold); color: #121212; }
.btn-secondary:hover { color: #121212; background: #ddb14d; }
.btn-outline { color: var(--ss-navy); border-color: var(--ss-border); background: #fff; }
.btn-light { color: var(--ss-navy); background: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-visual img { width: 100%; filter: drop-shadow(0 32px 55px rgba(7,27,51,.18)); }
.section-heading { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.section-heading.split, .split-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, .75fr); gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.info-card, .content-card, .format-card, .research-panel, .profile-card, .booking-panel, .contact-form-panel, .advisory-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); }
.card-icon { fill: var(--ss-gold); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.info-card p, .content-card p { color: var(--ss-muted); }
.framework-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fbf8f1); }
.framework-orbit { position: relative; min-height: 480px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.framework-orbit::before { content: "SCALIM"; width: 170px; height: 170px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .08em; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow); }
.framework-orbit div { position: absolute; width: 148px; height: 148px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 16px; background: #fff; color: var(--ss-navy); font-weight: 850; border: 1px solid var(--ss-gold-soft); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); line-height: 1.2; }
.framework-orbit div:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(-200px); }
.framework-orbit div:nth-child(2) { transform: translate(190px, -70px); }
.framework-orbit div:nth-child(3) { transform: translate(118px, 166px); }
.framework-orbit div:nth-child(4) { transform: translate(-118px, 166px); }
.framework-orbit div:nth-child(5) { transform: translate(-190px, -70px); }
.two-column-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(28px, 6vw, 70px); align-items: start; }
.dark-card-grid { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.dark-card-grid article { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); padding: 26px; }
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.post-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; background: #eef5fb; }
.post-card-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; }
.post-card-body h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.post-card-body h2 a { color: var(--ss-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.post-meta { color: var(--ss-muted); font-weight: 750; font-size: .9rem; }
.read-more { font-weight: 850; }
.check-list, .premium-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; }
.check-list li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ss-gold-soft); color: var(--ss-navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: .78rem; }
.lead-magnet { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-navy), #113a63); color: #fff; }
.lead-magnet h2, .lead-magnet p { color: #fff; }
.lead-magnet-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
.page-hero { padding: clamp(70px, 10vw, 130px) 0 clamp(48px, 7vw, 90px); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fbff, #fbf8f1); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border); }
.page-subtitle { color: #425269; font-size: 1.18rem; max-width: 780px; }
.breadcrumbs { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 22px; color: var(--ss-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--ss-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.content-area { font-size: 1.07rem; }
.content-area h2, .content-area h3 { margin-top: 1.4em; }
.featured-figure { margin: 0 0 30px; }
.featured-figure img { border-radius: var(--ss-radius); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); }
.advisory-list { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.advisory-meta-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px; }
.advisory-meta-grid div { background: var(--ss-surface-soft); border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm); padding: 16px; }
.advisory-meta-grid strong, .advisory-meta-grid span { display: block; }
.advisory-meta-grid strong { color: var(--ss-navy); font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.advisory-meta-grid span { color: var(--ss-muted); font-size: .94rem; }
.framework-diagram { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.framework-diagram div { padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--ss-radius); background: #fff; border-left: 5px solid var(--ss-gold); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); }
.framework-diagram strong, .framework-diagram span { display: block; }
.framework-diagram strong { color: var(--ss-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.framework-diagram span { color: var(--ss-muted); }
.numbered-list { counter-reset: item; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.numbered-list li { counter-increment: item; padding: 20px 20px 20px 68px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm); position: relative; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); }
.numbered-list li::before { content: counter(item); position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 18px; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 900; }
.gallery-toolbar, .category-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.gallery-filter, .category-filter a { border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); background: #fff; color: var(--ss-navy); border-radius: 999px; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: 850; text-decoration: none; }
.gallery-filter.is-active, .gallery-filter:hover, .category-filter a:hover { background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; }
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.gallery-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
.gallery-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.gallery-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.gallery-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; background: #eef5fb; }
.gallery-card div { padding: 20px; }
.gallery-card h2, .gallery-card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.gallery-card p { color: var(--ss-muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.gallery-lightbox-trigger { border: 0; background: transparent; padding: 0; display: block; width: 100%; }
.lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000; background: rgba(7,17,31,.88); padding: 5vh 5vw; place-items: center; }
.lightbox:not([hidden]) { display: grid; }
.lightbox img { max-height: 78vh; border-radius: var(--ss-radius); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow); }
.lightbox p { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; text-align: center; margin-top: 16px; }
.lightbox-close { position: fixed; right: 24px; top: 24px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); background: #fff; color: var(--ss-navy); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(320px, .85fr); gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.contact-form p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
label { display: block; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ss-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
input, textarea, select { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; min-height: 48px; padding: 12px 14px; color: var(--ss-charcoal); }
textarea { resize: vertical; }
.consent-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.consent-row input { width: auto; min-height: auto; margin-top: 7px; }
.privacy-note { color: var(--ss-muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.form-notice { padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm); margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 750; }
.form-notice-success { background: #eaf7ed; color: #14532d; }
.form-notice-missing, .form-notice-invalid, .form-notice-error { background: #fff1f2; color: #7f1d1d; }
.booking-placeholder { background: var(--ss-surface-soft); border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius: var(--ss-radius); padding: 24px; margin: 20px 0; }
.profile-card { text-align: center; }
.profile-card img { width: 220px; margin: 0 auto 20px; border-radius: 50%; }
.insights-tools { display: grid; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.search-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.search-field { flex: 1; }
.empty-state { background: var(--ss-surface-soft); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); padding: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); }
.pagination-wrap { margin-top: 38px; }
.footer-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-gold), #e8c36e); color: var(--ss-navy); }
.footer-cta h2, .footer-cta p { color: var(--ss-navy); }
.footer-cta-inner { padding: 48px 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: center; }
.site-footer { background: var(--ss-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.footer-main { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .7fr .7fr; gap: 32px; padding: 58px 0 34px; }
.footer-main h2, .footer-title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 480px; }
.footer-menu, .footer-contact ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.footer-menu a, .footer-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-menu a:hover, .footer-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); padding: 22px 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .primary-navigation { position: fixed; inset: 82px 16px auto 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow); padding: 18px; transform: translateY(-14px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: .18s ease; }
  body.menu-open .primary-navigation { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .primary-menu { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
  .primary-menu a { display: flex; }
  .hero-inner, .section-heading.split, .split-layout, .two-column-cards, .contact-layout, .lead-magnet-inner, .footer-cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-banner { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .card-grid, .service-grid, .post-grid, .gallery-grid, .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .advisory-meta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .framework-orbit { min-height: auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .framework-orbit::before, .framework-orbit div { position: static; transform: none !important; width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: var(--ss-radius); min-height: 110px; }
  .framework-orbit::before { content: "SCALIM"; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .container { width: min(calc(100% - 28px), var(--ss-max)); }
  .header-inner { min-height: 74px; }
  .primary-navigation { inset-top: 74px; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 54px 0 72px; }
  .card-grid, .service-grid, .post-grid, .gallery-grid, .footer-main, .advisory-meta-grid, .form-grid, .framework-orbit { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions, .search-form { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .btn { width: 100%; }
  .footer-cta-inner { padding: 36px 0; }
  .site-brand-text span { font-size: .98rem; }
  .site-brand-text small { max-width: 190px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* v3.4 doctoral legacy-preservation refinements */
.primary-menu .sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 10px;
  position: absolute;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
  border-radius: var(--ss-radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: .18s ease;
}
.primary-menu li { position: relative; }
.primary-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.primary-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.primary-menu .sub-menu a { display: flex; border-radius: 12px; white-space: nowrap; }
.card-grid.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.legacy-card { min-height: 220px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.legacy-card .read-more { margin-top: auto; }
.mt-compact { margin-top: 24px; }
.legacy-journey { margin-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px); padding-top: clamp(42px, 6vw, 72px); border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-border); }
.journey-region-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.journey-region-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); border-radius: var(--ss-radius); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm); }
.journey-chip-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px; }
.journey-chip-list a { display: inline-flex; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ss-surface-soft); color: var(--ss-navy); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 800; font-size: .9rem; border: 1px solid var(--ss-border); }
.journey-chip-list a:hover { background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; }
.booking-placeholder { border-style: solid; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--ss-surface-soft)); }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .primary-menu .sub-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; }
  .card-grid.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .card-grid.four, .journey-region-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; }


/* v3.4 doctoral refinement: scholarly visual system, corrected SCALIM model, and anti-overlap menu controls */
body.ss-premium-theme {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251,248,241,.72), rgba(255,255,255,0) 420px),
    #fff;
}
.site-header { box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(7,27,51,.045); }
.header-inner { gap: 18px; }
.primary-navigation { min-width: 0; }
.primary-menu { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; row-gap: 4px; }
.primary-menu a {
  max-width: 126px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  font-size: clamp(.82rem, .72vw, .92rem);
  padding: 9px 10px;
}
.site-brand-text small { font-family: var(--ss-serif); font-style: italic; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.hero-banner {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(248,251,255,.92) 52%, rgba(244,231,194,.84)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 10%, rgba(201,154,46,.22), transparent 34%);
}
.hero-copy h1, .page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 940px;
}
.hero-copy h1::after, .page-hero h1::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 92px;
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ss-gold), rgba(201,154,46,0));
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.doctoral-framework {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbf8f1 48%, #f6f9fd 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
}
.doctoral-framework::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(7,27,51,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,27,51,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 18%, #000 82%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.doctoral-framework > .container { position: relative; }
.scalim-model {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.scalim-model::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 430px;
  height: 430px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,154,46,.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.85), rgba(248,251,255,.28));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,.42), var(--ss-shadow-sm);
  z-index: -1;
}
.scalim-core {
  width: 190px;
  min-height: 190px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ss-navy), #0f3b66);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.74);
}
.scalim-core strong { display: block; font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.scalim-core span { display: block; font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.25; color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); }
.scalim-model article {
  position: absolute;
  width: 190px;
  min-height: 132px;
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,154,46,.34);
  box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}
.scalim-model article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,154,46,.2), rgba(29,95,159,.08));
  z-index: -1;
}
.scalim-model article strong { color: var(--ss-navy); font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.scalim-model article span { color: var(--ss-muted); font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 750; }
.scalim-model article:nth-of-type(1) { transform: translateY(-230px); }
.scalim-model article:nth-of-type(2) { transform: translate(235px, -72px); }
.scalim-model article:nth-of-type(3) { transform: translate(145px, 196px); }
.scalim-model article:nth-of-type(4) { transform: translate(-145px, 196px); }
.scalim-model article:nth-of-type(5) { transform: translate(-235px, -72px); }
.scalim-model-large { min-height: 640px; }
.component-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.component-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
  border-radius: var(--ss-radius);
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-sm);
}
.component-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -35px;
  top: -35px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,154,46,.14);
}
.component-acronym {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 68px;
  min-height: 38px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ss-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.component-card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
.component-anchor {
  color: var(--ss-blue) !important;
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: .94rem;
}
.doctoral-intro .split-layout { align-items: center; }
.doctoral-list li { font-weight: 750; }
.section-heading.narrow { max-width: 920px; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .component-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .primary-menu a { max-width: 112px; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .primary-menu { align-items: stretch; justify-content: start; }
  .primary-menu a { max-width: none; white-space: normal; }
  .scalim-model, .scalim-model-large { min-height: auto; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; place-items: stretch; }
  .scalim-model::before { display: none; }
  .scalim-core, .scalim-model article { position: static; transform: none !important; width: auto; min-height: 118px; border-radius: var(--ss-radius); }
  .scalim-core { grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .component-grid, .scalim-model, .scalim-model-large { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scalim-core { grid-column: auto; }
  .hero-copy h1::after, .page-hero h1::after { width: 72px; }
}

/* v3.4 doctoral-quality facelift, customer-facing gallery, maps, and compact executive contact flow */
body.ss-premium-theme {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%, rgba(201,154,46,.07), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 12%, rgba(29,95,159,.06), transparent 30%),
    #fff;
}
.site-header { box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(7,27,51,.045); }
.header-inner { gap: 16px; }
.primary-menu { gap: 3px; }
.primary-menu a { padding: 9px 10px; font-size: .9rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.primary-menu a[href*="scalim"] { letter-spacing: .02em; }
.hero-banner { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f7fbff 40%, #fbf4df 100%); }
.hero-banner h1 { max-width: 860px; }
.book-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f9fbfd);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
}
.book-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 34px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 8%, rgba(244,231,194,.34), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071b33 0%, #0d2b4c 58%, #8a6a20 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.book-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 34px 34px auto auto;
  width: 150px;
  height: 210px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transform: rotate(7deg);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
}
.book-card span { color: var(--ss-gold-soft); font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em; font-size: .74rem; }
.book-card h3, .book-card p { color: #fff; position: relative; }
.book-card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.65rem); max-width: 560px; }
.book-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 560px; }
.gallery-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.gallery-card {
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(7,27,51,.08);
  border-color: rgba(198,207,219,.85);
}
.gallery-card img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071b33, #c99a2e);
}
.gallery-card div { padding: 24px 24px 26px; }
.gallery-card h2, .gallery-card h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; line-height: 1.18; }
.gallery-card p { font-size: 1rem; color: #536174; }
.legacy-journey { margin-top: clamp(54px, 7vw, 92px); }
.journey-region-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.journey-region-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 56px rgba(7,27,51,.07);
}
.journey-region-map {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--ss-navy);
}
.journey-region-content { padding: 24px; }
.journey-region-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.journey-chip-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.journey-chip-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ss-border);
  color: var(--ss-navy);
  background: #f9fbfd;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.journey-chip-list a:hover { background: var(--ss-navy); color: #fff; }
.contact-form-panel, .booking-panel { border-radius: 30px; box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(7,27,51,.08); }
.form-intro, .field-help { color: var(--ss-muted); }
.field-help { display: block; margin-top: 7px; font-size: .86rem; }
input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) { border-color: #b91c1c; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(185,28,28,.08); }
.booking-placeholder { border-style: solid; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff, #fff); }
.footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1.35fr .65fr .75fr; }
.footer-book-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-book-note strong { color: #fff; }
.footer-link { display: inline-flex; margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 850; }
.component-card, .scalim-model article, .scalim-core { box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(7,27,51,.07); }
@media (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1220px) {
  .primary-menu a { padding-inline: 8px; font-size: .84rem; }
  .site-branding { min-width: 180px; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .primary-menu a { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .98rem; }
  .journey-region-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .gallery-card img, .journey-region-map { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .book-card { min-height: 300px; padding: 26px; }
}
.form-notice-linkedin { background: #fff1f2; color: #7f1d1d; }

/* v3.5 executive polish: restored SCALIM page, advisory focus pages, footer LinkedIn placement, and professional gallery */
.service-card h3 a { color: var(--ss-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.service-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--ss-blue); }
.service-card .read-more { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; }
.service-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.model-link-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f8fbff); border-left: 5px solid var(--ss-gold); }
.model-link-card .read-more { font-weight: 900; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 760; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom .footer-linkedin { margin: 0; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-radius: 999px; color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom .footer-linkedin:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.gallery-toolbar { justify-content: center; }
.gallery-grid.filterable-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 26px; }
.gallery-card { position: relative; }
.gallery-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.42); }
.gallery-lightbox-trigger { overflow: hidden; }
.gallery-lightbox-trigger img { transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease; }
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-lightbox-trigger img { transform: scale(1.035); filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }
.journey-region-card { transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease; }
.journey-region-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(7,27,51,.10); }
.journey-region-map { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227,232,239,.85); }
.card-grid.four .info-card { min-height: 260px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .gallery-grid.filterable-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .gallery-grid.filterable-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { display: grid; justify-items: start; }
}