@font-face {
  font-family: "Atlas Display";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/archivo-narrow-latin-700-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* EDIT 39 — Terms You Will Hear: reference-matched dark legal stage
   Replaces the earlier index/list composition with the supplied six-card
   Lady Justice reference while preserving the page-specific ordered copy. */
main #terms.terms-stage {
  --terms-navy: #061321;
  --terms-navy-2: #0a1a2b;
  --terms-gold: #d1a423;
  --terms-gold-soft: #ffe89a;
  --terms-blue: #66a8ff;
  --terms-ink: #ffffff;
  --terms-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
  padding: clamp(2.65rem, 3.55vw, 3.85rem) 0 clamp(2.7rem, 3.55vw, 3.85rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 52% 9%, rgba(212, 164, 35, 0.18), transparent 18rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(255, 218, 120, 0.15), transparent 21rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #061321 0%, #071423 48%, #06111f 100%);
  color: var(--terms-ink);
}

main #terms.terms-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("../assets/generated/terms-legal-bg-v2.webp") right top / cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(1.32) contrast(1.12) saturate(1.06);
  opacity: 0.98;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3, 12, 23, 0.98) 0%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.82) 33%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.22) 58%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.02) 78%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.18) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.04) 0%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.12) 34%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.9) 48%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.98) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px) 0 0 / 18px 18px,
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 32%, rgba(255, 213, 105, 0.12) 0 1px, transparent 2px) 0 0 / 42px 42px,
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(2, 8, 16, 0.28) 100%);
  opacity: 0.78;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(calc(100% - 7rem), 1460px);
  max-width: 1460px;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 31rem);
  min-height: clamp(20rem, 26vw, 25.5rem);
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head::before {
  content: "TERMS YOU WILL HEAR";
  display: block;
  position: static;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 0 1.55rem;
  color: var(--terms-gold-soft);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.82vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  position: static;
  width: clamp(3.85rem, 5vw, 4.75rem);
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.65rem, 2.1vw, 2.2rem);
  background: var(--terms-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 228, 135, 0.7);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2 {
  display: block;
  max-width: 8.75ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--terms-ink);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(4.4rem, 5.75vw, 6.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 0.88;
  text-transform: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2 span {
  display: block;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2 span:nth-child(2) {
  color: var(--terms-gold);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2::after {
  display: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head > .lede {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 19.5rem;
  margin: clamp(1.55rem, 2.1vw, 2.1rem) 0 0;
  padding: 0 0 0 clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.45rem);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--terms-gold);
  box-shadow: -1px 0 0 rgba(255, 232, 154, 0.16);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.24vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.36;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head > .lede::before {
  content: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .cindex {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.15rem, 1.65vw, 1.65rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  margin: clamp(-1.4rem, -1.1vw, -0.65rem) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card {
  --terms-accent: var(--terms-gold);
  --terms-accent-strong: var(--terms-gold-soft);
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  min-height: clamp(15.75rem, 17vw, 18.25rem);
  padding: clamp(2.15rem, 2.55vw, 2.75rem) clamp(2rem, 2.55vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1.95rem, 2.35vw, 2.45rem) clamp(7rem, 7.7vw, 7.75rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 54%, transparent);
  border-radius: 13px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 8%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07), transparent 14rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 98% 100%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 28%, transparent), transparent 6.2rem),
    rgba(5, 14, 26, 0.7);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 -1px 22px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 28%, transparent),
    0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card--blue {
  --terms-accent: var(--terms-blue);
  --terms-accent-strong: #a4cfff;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px) 0 0 / 10px 10px,
    linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 15%, transparent), transparent 33%);
  opacity: 0.42;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(2.85rem, 3.65vw, 4.05rem);
  height: clamp(2.85rem, 3.65vw, 4.05rem);
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--terms-accent), var(--terms-accent-strong));
  opacity: 0.68;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 42%, transparent);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .ci-n {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: clamp(5.15rem, 6.6vw, 6.8rem);
  height: clamp(3.65rem, 4.7vw, 4.85rem);
  padding-left: clamp(1.4rem, 1.85vw, 1.85rem);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 82% 100%, 0 100%);
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--terms-accent-strong), color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 66%, #061321));
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.35vw, 2.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 42%, transparent);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card__icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(1.65rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  right: clamp(1.65rem, 2.25vw, 2.25rem);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: clamp(3.5rem, 4.2vw, 4.3rem);
  height: clamp(3.5rem, 4.2vw, 4.3rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--terms-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--terms-accent);
  background: rgba(2, 10, 20, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025),
    0 0 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 20%, transparent);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card__icon .ic {
  width: 1.65rem;
  height: 1.65rem;
  stroke-width: 1.85;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card > div {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .cindex h3 {
  max-width: 14.5ch;
  min-height: 2.15em;
  margin: 0 4.3rem clamp(1.25rem, 1.45vw, 1.55rem) 0;
  color: var(--terms-ink);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.33rem, 1.55vw, 1.72rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  text-transform: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .cindex h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 2.2rem;
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: clamp(0.78rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
  background: var(--terms-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 52%, transparent);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .cindex p {
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--terms-muted);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.94vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.38;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card__chev {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.78rem;
  bottom: 0.55rem;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.7vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.18em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 70%, transparent);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-foot {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
  max-width: none;
  margin: clamp(1.45rem, 1.9vw, 1.85rem) 0 0;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 1.85vw, 1.85rem) clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 164, 35, 0.74);
  border-radius: 11px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055), transparent 54%),
    rgba(6, 18, 32, 0.78);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.18vw, 1.16rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.42;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11),
    0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-foot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(7.4rem, 9.25vw, 9.7rem);
  top: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  height: calc(100% - 3.1rem);
  background: rgba(209, 164, 35, 0.78);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__phone {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: clamp(3.75rem, 5.2vw, 5rem);
  height: clamp(3.75rem, 5.2vw, 5rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--terms-gold);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--terms-gold);
  background: rgba(3, 12, 23, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(209, 164, 35, 0.15);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__phone .ic {
  width: 1.55rem;
  height: 1.55rem;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-foot a {
  color: var(--terms-gold-soft);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__foot-copy {
  max-width: 52rem;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__foot-call {
  justify-self: end;
  min-width: max-content;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  main #terms.terms-stage .wrap {
    width: min(calc(100% - 3rem), 920px);
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .index-head {
    min-height: 22rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .cindex {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  main #terms.terms-stage {
    scroll-margin-top: 86px;
    padding: 3.4rem 0 3rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage::before {
    background: url("../assets/generated/terms-legal-bg-v2.webp") right top / auto 25rem no-repeat;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage::after {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3, 12, 23, 0.98) 0%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.86) 54%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.32) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.04) 0%, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.18) 22rem, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.94) 31rem, rgba(4, 13, 24, 0.98) 100%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 16% 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0 1px, transparent 1.8px) 0 0 / 18px 18px,
      radial-gradient(circle at 60% 32%, rgba(255, 213, 105, 0.12) 0 1px, transparent 2px) 0 0 / 42px 42px,
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(2, 8, 16, 0.28) 100%);
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .wrap {
    width: min(calc(100% - 2rem), 440px);
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .index-head {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 26rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2 {
    max-width: 8ch;
    font-size: clamp(4.1rem, 18vw, 5.5rem);
    line-height: 0.9;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .index-head > .lede {
    max-width: 18.5rem;
    font-size: 1.04rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .cindex {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.05rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card {
    min-height: 17rem;
    padding: 2.1rem 1.4rem 2.2rem 6.4rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .ci-n {
    top: 1.15rem;
    width: 4.95rem;
    height: 3.45rem;
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card__icon {
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.15rem;
    width: 3.45rem;
    height: 3.45rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card__icon .ic {
    width: 1.42rem;
    height: 1.42rem;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .cindex h3 {
    margin-right: 3.7rem;
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .cindex p {
    max-width: 27ch;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.42;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .index-foot {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .index-foot::before {
    content: none;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__phone {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__foot-copy,
  main #terms.terms-stage .terms-stage__foot-call {
    justify-self: center;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

/* EDIT 39B — Terms stage cascade lock
   The practice stylesheet has older global section divider rules that also use
   ::before/::after. Keep the reference art layers full-bleed for this section. */
main #terms.terms-stage::before,
main #terms.terms-stage::after,
#terms.terms-stage::before,
#terms.terms-stage::after {
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: none;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "Atlas Display";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/archivo-narrow-latin-600-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "Atlas Text";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/source-sans-3-latin-400-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "Atlas Text";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/source-sans-3-latin-600-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "Atlas Text";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/source-sans-3-latin-800-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/cinzel-latin-400-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/cinzel-latin-600-normal.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

:root {
  --pa-paper: #f2f0ea;
  --pa-mist: #dce7e7;
  --pa-atlantic: #0a1628;
  --pa-route: #123d56;
  --pa-gold: #c9a227;
  --pa-carbon: #172329;
  --pa-white: #ffffff;
  --pa-hero-img: linear-gradient(var(--pa-atlantic), var(--pa-atlantic));
  --pa-hero-img-sm: var(--pa-hero-img);
  --pa-line: rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.24);
  --pa-line-strong: rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.42);
  --pa-dark-line: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.18);
  --pa-gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  --pa-width: 1180px;
  --pa-read: 920px;
}

html {
  scroll-padding-top: 82px;
}

body {
  background: var(--pa-paper);
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
}

main:not(:has(.hero)) {
  padding-top: 64px;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  main:not(:has(.hero)) {
    padding-top: 74px;
  }
}

body :where(p, a, button, summary, input, textarea, label, li) {
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
}

body :where(.page-title, .page-sub, .h2, h3, .tile-t, .cta-h, .ci-n, .fs-n) {
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  text-shadow: none;
}

body :where(.h2, h3, .page-title, .page-sub, .tile-t) {
  text-transform: none;
}

.railhead {
  background: rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

.rh-call,
.rh-search,
.rh-menu,
.ab {
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.rh-call {
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.rh-call:hover {
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.rh-search {
  background: var(--pa-white);
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
}

.rh-menu,
.ab--call {
  background: #0a1628;
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.rh-menu:hover,
.ab--call:hover {
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.ab--form {
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
}

.ab--form:hover {
  background: #f0d078;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
}

/* Practice pages inherit the shared premium search overlay from styles.css.
   This file only corrects the asset path because its CSS lives one directory
   down from the site root. */
.search {
  --search-court-image: url("../assets/towers.jpg");
}

main {
  overflow: clip;
  background: var(--pa-paper);
}

.wrap,
.wrap.wrap--read {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
  padding: 0;
}

.wrap.wrap--read {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-read));
  max-width: var(--pa-read);
}

.sec,
.sec.sec--paper,
.dark,
.index-dark {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: clamp(4.75rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--pa-paper);
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.sec::before,
.sec.sec--paper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  width: min(calc(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter)), var(--pa-width));
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--pa-line);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sec--tight {
  min-height: clamp(28rem, 42vw, 39rem);
  padding: clamp(8rem, 12vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(5.25rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.84) 38%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.52) 68%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.88) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.72) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.16) 48%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.86) 100%),
    var(--pa-hero-img);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.sec--tight::before {
  content: none;
}

.page-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(280px, 0.58fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: end;
}

.page-title {
  max-width: 12ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.65rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  text-transform: none;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.page-sub {
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem) 0 clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem) clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.45vw, 1.28rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: left;
  text-transform: none;
}

.h2,
.h2.h2--light {
  max-width: 15ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  line-height: 0.94;
  text-transform: none;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.h2.h2--light {
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .rte),
.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .agrid),
.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .fsteps),
.dark .wrap--read,
#faq .wrap--read {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 0.78fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
}

.wrap--read > .h2 {
  grid-column: 1;
}

.wrap--read > .h2::before {
  display: none;
}

.wrap--read > :not(.h2) {
  grid-column: 2;
}

.rte {
  max-width: 74ch;
  color: #2d4356;
}

.rte p,
.rte.rte--light p,
.acard p,
.cindex p,
.fsteps p,
.acc-body p,
.tile-p,
.lede {
  color: inherit;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.rte p + p {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.rte-strong,
.rte-strong.rte-strong--light {
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem) 0 clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--pa-route);
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.tel,
.tel.tel--light {
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sec--paper {
  background:
    linear-gradient(112deg, transparent 0 72%, rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.55) 72% 100%),
    var(--pa-paper);
}

.agrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-line-strong);
  border-image: none;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.acard {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pa-line);
  border-image: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transition: background-color 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.acard:nth-child(odd) {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--pa-line);
}

.acard:hover {
  background: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.48);
}

.acard h3,
.fsteps h3,
.cindex h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.1vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: none;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.acard p,
.fsteps p,
.cindex p {
  color: #34495f;
}

.index-dark,
.dark {
  overflow: clip;
  background:
    linear-gradient(132deg, transparent 0 60%, rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.07) 60% 100%),
    var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.index-dark::before,
.dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  width: min(calc(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter)), var(--pa-width));
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--pa-dark-line);
}

.index-dark .wrap {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
}

.index-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 0.78fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: end;
}

.lede--light,
.rte--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.cindex {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-dark-line);
  list-style: none;
}

.cindex li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  min-height: clamp(13rem, 17vw, 16rem);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pa-dark-line);
}

.cindex li:nth-child(odd) {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--pa-dark-line);
}

.ci-n,
.fs-n {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.cindex h3 {
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

.cindex p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
}

.index-foot {
  max-width: 76ch;
  margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0 0 auto;
  padding-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-dark-line);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.fsteps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-line-strong);
  list-style: none;
}

.fsteps li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pa-line);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.fsteps .fs-n {
  min-width: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
}

.tiles {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
  margin: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--pa-line);
}

.tile {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 0;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  min-height: clamp(21rem, 29vw, 26rem);
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  background-color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background-image: var(--img);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.tile::before {
  backdrop-filter: saturate(0.52) contrast(1.06);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.16), rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.72) 54%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.94)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 66%, rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.12) 66% 100%);
}

.tile-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 3.75rem;
  height: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--pa-white);
}

.tile-t {
  display: block;
  max-width: 12ch;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  text-transform: none;
}

.tile-p,
.tile-more {
  display: block;
  max-width: 35ch;
  min-width: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.tile-in {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: end;
  min-width: 0;
}

.tile-in > * {
  min-width: 0;
}

.tile-more {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.tile-more > span {
  display: block;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.tile:hover .tile-rule,
.tile:focus-visible .tile-rule {
  transform: none;
}

.dark .wrap--read {
  align-items: center;
}

.dark .rte {
  max-width: 74ch;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.dark .rte-strong {
  color: var(--pa-white);
  border-color: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.48);
}

#faq {
  background: var(--pa-paper);
}

#faq .wrap--read {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.38fr) minmax(0, 0.82fr);
}

.acc {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-line-strong);
  border-image: none;
}

.acc details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pa-line);
  border-image: none;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.acc summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 44px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 72px;
  padding: 1.05rem 0;
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.acc summary span {
  max-width: 48ch;
}

.sign {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.38);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.55);
}

.sign::before,
.sign::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 13px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--pa-route);
}

.sign::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

details[open] .sign {
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
}

details[open] .sign::before,
details[open] .sign::after {
  background: var(--pa-white);
}

details[open] .sign::after {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.acc-body {
  max-width: none;
  padding: 0 0 clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
}

.acc-body p {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 74ch;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem) clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.35);
  background: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.58);
  color: #263f50;
}

.cta-wrap {
  padding: 0 0 clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  background: var(--pa-paper);
}

.cta-wrap > .wrap {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
}

.cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 0.2rem clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.7vw, 2.1rem) clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  background:
    linear-gradient(132deg, transparent 0 68%, rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.1) 68% 100%),
    var(--pa-atlantic);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.cta-h {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cta-p {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 2;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.cta .btn {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .rte) > .h2,
  .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .agrid) > .h2,
  .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .fsteps) > .h2,
  .dark .wrap--read > .h2,
  #faq .wrap--read > .h2 {
    position: sticky;
    top: 6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-head,
  .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .rte),
  .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .agrid),
  .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .fsteps),
  .dark .wrap--read,
  #faq .wrap--read,
  .index-head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.7rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .wrap--read > .h2,
  .wrap--read > :not(.h2),
  .dark .wrap--read > *,
  #faq .wrap--read > * {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  .page-title {
    max-width: 13ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10.5vw, 4rem);
  }

  .page-sub {
    max-width: 58ch;
  }

  .h2,
  .h2.h2--light {
    max-width: 18ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  }

  .agrid,
  .cindex,
  .tiles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .acard:nth-child(odd),
  .cindex li:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 0;
  }

  .cindex li {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* Hard overrides for the old bronze-directory selectors in styles.css. These
   are scoped to practice pages and intentionally use exact component selectors:
   the previous build used equal-specificity rules for `.agrid`, `.acard h3`,
   and `.acc`; if a cached or later rule wins, the page visibly regresses into
   bronze lines, uppercase titles, and cramped columns. */
main .wrap--read > .agrid {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-line-strong);
  border-image: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

main .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  border-image: none;
}

main .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard h3 {
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  text-shadow: none;
}

main .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard p {
  color: #34495f;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
}

main #faq .acc,
main #faq .acc details {
  border-image: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

main #faq .acc {
  border-top-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.24);
}

main #faq .acc details {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

main #faq .acc summary {
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
}

main #faq .acc summary:hover {
  color: #13233d;
}

main #faq .sign {
  display: block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-top: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-atlantic);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
  box-shadow: none;
}

main #faq .sign::before,
main #faq .sign::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto;
  background: var(--pa-white);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 180ms cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

main #faq .sign::before {
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
}

main #faq .sign::after {
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 14px;
}

main #faq details[open] .sign {
  border-color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
}

main #faq details[open] .sign::before {
  background: var(--pa-white);
}

main #faq details[open] .sign::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scaleY(0);
}

main #faq .acc-body p {
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
  border-top-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.22);
  background: var(--pa-white);
  color: #223443;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  main .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .agrid) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  main .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .agrid) > .h2,
  main .wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> .agrid) > .agrid {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  main .wrap--read > .agrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  main .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  :root {
    --pa-gutter: 1.25rem;
  }

  .railhead {
    min-height: 64px;
  }

  .sec,
  .sec.sec--paper,
  .dark,
  .index-dark {
    padding-block: clamp(3.8rem, 13vw, 5rem);
  }

  .sec--tight {
    min-height: clamp(26rem, 118vw, 34rem);
    padding-block: clamp(7rem, 24vw, 8.5rem) clamp(4.5rem, 16vw, 5.75rem);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.58) 42%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.9), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.36)),
      var(--pa-hero-img-sm, var(--pa-hero-img));
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 10vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 0.96;
  }

  .page-sub {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .h2,
  .h2.h2--light {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.45rem);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .rte p,
  .rte.rte--light p,
  .acard p,
  .cindex p,
  .fsteps p,
  .acc-body p,
  .tile-p,
  .lede {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
  }

  .acard {
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .cindex li,
  .fsteps li {
    grid-template-columns: 3.65rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .ci-n,
  .fs-n {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  .tiles {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .tile {
    min-height: 20rem;
  }

  .acc summary {
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 68px;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
  }

  .cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .cta .btn {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Practice FAQ mirrors the approved homepage FAQ treatment.
   Keep the practice-area copy/details markup intact, but use the same centered
   heading, single-column index, mist answer field, and route-blue controls as
   the homepage #questions section. */
main #faq {
  padding: clamp(5.25rem, 8vw, 7.25rem) var(--pa-gutter);
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  background: var(--pa-paper);
}

main #faq::before {
  inset: auto;
  top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  left: 50%;
  width: min(calc(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter)), 980px);
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.28);
  border-bottom: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

main #faq::after {
  display: none;
}

main #faq .wrap,
main #faq .wrap--read,
main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.65rem);
  width: min(100%, 980px);
  max-width: 980px;
  padding: 0;
  column-gap: 0;
}

main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) > .h2,
main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) > *:not(.h2),
main #faq .wrap--read > .h2,
main #faq .wrap--read > :not(.h2) {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: auto;
}

main #faq .wrap--read > .h2,
main #faq .h2 {
  position: static;
  top: auto;
  max-width: min(100%, 760px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--pa-route);
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 5.2vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.94;
  text-align: center;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

main #faq .acc {
  width: min(100%, 980px);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.3);
}

main #faq .acc details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.22);
}

main #faq .acc summary {
  min-height: 70px;
  padding-block: 1.05rem;
  padding-inline: 0;
  color: var(--pa-carbon);
  font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 1.65vw, 1.485rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

main #faq .acc summary:hover,
main #faq .acc summary:focus-visible,
main #faq .acc details[open] summary {
  color: var(--pa-route);
}

main #faq .sign {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-top: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.38);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.62);
  box-shadow: none;
}

main #faq .sign::before,
main #faq .sign::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--pa-route);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease;
}

main #faq .sign::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .sign {
  border-color: rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.55);
  background: var(--pa-route);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.42) inset;
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .sign::before,
main #faq .acc details[open] .sign::after {
  background: var(--pa-white);
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .sign::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .acc-body {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.75rem);
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem) clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem);
  border-left: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.35);
  background: rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.58);
}

main #faq .acc-body p {
  max-width: 75ch;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: #263f50;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  main #faq {
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 5.25rem);
  }

  main #faq::before {
    top: 1rem;
    width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  }

  main #faq .wrap,
  main #faq .wrap--read,
  main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) {
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 0;
  }

  main #faq .wrap--read > .h2,
  main #faq .h2 {
    max-width: min(100%, 22rem);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.7vw, 2.55rem);
    line-height: 0.98;
  }

  main #faq .acc {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  main #faq .acc summary {
    min-height: 64px;
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 5.4vw, 1.32rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  main #faq .acc details[open] .acc-body {
    width: 100%;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  main #faq .acc-body p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
}

/* Practice-page header refresh: match the approved homepage chrome while
   preserving the existing railhead markup and menu/search JS hooks. */
.railhead,
.railhead.is-up {
  height: 100px;
  min-height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 249, 243, 0.96), rgba(244, 240, 231, 0.92));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.58);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.13);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.08);
}

.railhead {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.railhead.is-up {
  transform: none;
}

.railhead .rh-mark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex: none;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.railhead .rh-mark img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 95px;
  max-width: none;
}

.railhead .rh-name {
  display: none !important;
}

.railhead .rh-menu {
  order: 1;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.railhead .rh-search {
  order: 2;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.railhead .rh-call {
  order: 3;
}

.railhead .rh-call,
.railhead .rh-search,
.railhead .rh-menu {
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.railhead .rh-menu {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.railhead .rh-search {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.railhead .rh-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 46px;
  margin-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  padding: 0 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.72);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3)),
    rgba(251, 249, 243, 0.8);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48),
    0 8px 22px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

.railhead .rh-call:hover,
.railhead .rh-call:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 244, 199, 0.72), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42)),
    rgba(251, 249, 243, 0.88);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
}

.railhead .rh-search:hover,
.railhead .rh-search:focus-visible,
.railhead .rh-menu:hover,
.railhead .rh-menu:focus-visible {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
}

.railhead .rh-call .ic,
.railhead .rh-search .ic {
  display: none;
}

.railhead .rh-call span,
.railhead .rh-search span,
.railhead .rh-menu span:not(.ico-menu) {
  position: static;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  clip: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.railhead .rh-menu .ico-menu {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 12px;
}

.railhead .rh-menu .ico-menu::before,
.railhead .rh-menu .ico-menu::after {
  height: 1px;
}

.railhead .rh-menu .ico-menu::before {
  top: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 0 currentColor;
}

.railhead .rh-menu .ico-menu::after {
  top: auto;
  bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .railhead,
  .railhead.is-up {
    height: 80px;
    min-height: 80px;
    padding-inline: 1rem;
  }

  .railhead .rh-mark img {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .railhead .rh-call {
    display: none;
  }

  .railhead .rh-search,
  .railhead .rh-menu {
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .railhead,
  .railhead.is-up {
    height: 116px;
    min-height: 116px;
  }

  .railhead .rh-mark img {
    height: 108px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 2100px) {
  .railhead,
  .railhead.is-up {
    height: 124px;
    min-height: 124px;
  }

  .railhead .rh-mark img {
    height: 116px;
  }
}

/* Practice detail page composition pass.
   Scope: shared practice-area detail template only. Preserve every supplied
   HTML tag and copy string; upgrade the visual rhythm away from repeated
   document columns and boxed cards. */
.sec--tight {
  min-height: clamp(39rem, 78vh, 53rem);
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(9.5rem, 11vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(5.75rem, 7vw, 7.25rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-color: #061120;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 44%, rgba(129, 187, 213, 0.16), rgba(129, 187, 213, 0) 31rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.96) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.84) 25%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.46) 50%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.06) 80%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.18) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.3) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0) 43%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.6) 100%),
    var(--pa-hero-img);
  background-position: center, center, center, center right;
  background-size: cover;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4),
    inset 0 -9rem 7rem rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.58);
}

.sec--tight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: max(var(--pa-gutter), calc((100vw - var(--pa-width)) / 2));
  bottom: clamp(4.1rem, 7vw, 6.4rem);
  width: min(68vw, 50rem);
  height: 1px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.92), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.92) 5.5rem, transparent 5.5rem 7.25rem, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.8) 7.25rem, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-head {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  max-width: min(100%, 680px);
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: clamp(2.45rem, 4.2vw, 3.55rem);
  text-align: left;
}

.page-head::before {
  content: "Personal Injury Law";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  padding-top: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.25rem);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--pa-gold);
  color: #e0bd54;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.08vw, 0.94rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.page-title {
  max-width: 9.25ch;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(4.6rem, 8.3vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.86;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.page-sub {
  max-width: 43ch;
  margin-top: clamp(1.55rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-left: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.16rem, 1.55vw, 1.38rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.42;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

#fault {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(6.2rem, 9vw, 9.25rem);
  border-top: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(128deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 1) 0 56%, rgba(14, 31, 51, 0.96) 56% 100%),
    var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

#fault::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto 0 0;
  z-index: 0;
  width: min(43vw, 42rem);
  height: min(74%, 44rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.5) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.62) 100%),
    url("../assets/rear-end-collisions.webp") center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.82;
}

#fault::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.7), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0)) top left / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035)) 0 0 / 100% 100%;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

#fault .wrap--read {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1280px);
  grid-template-columns: minmax(250px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  gap: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4.2rem);
  align-items: start;
}

#fault .h2 {
  position: sticky;
  top: clamp(7rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  max-width: 12.5ch;
  padding-top: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--pa-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 4.8vw, 4.75rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.034em;
  line-height: 0.96;
}

#fault .h2::before {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

#fault .h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 3.4rem;
  height: 3.4rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.85);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.95) 0 0.23rem, transparent 0.25rem),
    rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
}

#fault .agrid,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(0.65rem, 1vw, 0.9rem);
  overflow: visible;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

#fault .acard,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(18rem, 22vw, 22rem);
  padding: clamp(1.65rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

#fault .acard::before,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 3.35rem;
  height: 3.35rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.92);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.96) 0 0.2rem, transparent 0.22rem),
    rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.06);
}

main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child {
  display: block;
  min-height: clamp(21rem, 25vw, 25rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, transparent 0 68%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.13) 68% 100%),
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.86);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

#fault .acard h3,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard h3 {
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

#fault .acard h3::after,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

#fault .acard p,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard p {
  color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.76);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child h3,
main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child p {
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

#fault .acard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.96));
}

main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child:hover {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, transparent 0 68%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.16) 68% 100%),
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 1);
}

.index-dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 23rem),
    linear-gradient(132deg, transparent 0 62%, rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.07) 62% 100%),
    var(--pa-atlantic);
}

.ci-n,
.fs-n,
.fsteps .fs-n {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
}

#protect .wrap--read {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}

#protect .wrap--read > .h2 {
  position: static;
  top: auto;
  grid-column: 1;
  max-width: 16ch;
}

#protect .wrap--read > :not(.h2) {
  grid-column: 1;
}

#protect .rte {
  max-width: 64ch;
}

#protect .fsteps {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0 clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  margin-top: clamp(0.8rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.22);
}

#protect .fsteps li {
  grid-template-columns: 4.4rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.18);
}

#protect .rte-strong {
  grid-column: 1;
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.62);
}

#related .wrap--read {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
}

#related .h2 {
  max-width: 18ch;
}

#related .tiles {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(0, 0.94fr) minmax(0, 0.94fr);
  gap: 1px;
}

#related .tile {
  min-height: clamp(23rem, 31vw, 29rem);
}

#related .tile:first-child {
  min-height: clamp(25rem, 34vw, 31rem);
}

#why.dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 20rem),
    linear-gradient(128deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 1) 0 58%, rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.74) 58% 100%),
    var(--pa-atlantic);
}

.cta .btn {
  border-color: var(--pa-gold);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

.cta .btn:hover,
.cta .btn:focus-visible {
  border-color: #f0d078;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background: #f0d078;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sec--tight {
    min-height: clamp(34rem, 112vw, 43rem);
    align-items: end;
    padding-block: clamp(8.5rem, 24vw, 10rem) clamp(5.8rem, 17vw, 7rem);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.72) 48%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.22) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.14) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.08) 44%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.76) 100%),
      var(--pa-hero-img-sm, var(--pa-hero-img));
    background-position: center, center, 62% center;
  }

  .sec--tight::after {
    left: var(--pa-gutter);
    right: auto;
    bottom: clamp(3.2rem, 11vw, 4.4rem);
    width: min(18rem, calc(100vw - var(--pa-gutter) * 2));
  }

  #fault .wrap--read,
  #protect .wrap--read {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  #fault .h2 {
    max-width: 16ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 8vw, 3.35rem);
    line-height: 0.96;
  }

  #fault .agrid,
  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid,
  #protect .fsteps,
  #related .tiles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child {
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  #protect .fsteps {
    grid-column: 1;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  #protect .rte-strong {
    grid-column: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .page-head {
    max-width: min(100%, 20.5rem);
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 2.65rem;
  }

  .page-head::before {
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.27em;
  }

  .page-title {
    max-width: 8.8ch;
    font-size: clamp(3.55rem, 15.2vw, 4.55rem);
    line-height: 0.9;
  }

  .page-sub {
    max-width: 24ch;
    margin-top: 1.05rem;
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4.8vw, 1.2rem);
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  #fault,
  #protect,
  #related,
  #why,
  main #faq {
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 14vw, 5.25rem);
  }

  #fault {
    padding-block: clamp(4.75rem, 16vw, 6rem);
  }

  #fault::before {
    display: none;
  }

  #fault .wrap--read {
    gap: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem);
  }

  #fault .h2 {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    width: calc(100% + var(--pa-gutter) + var(--pa-gutter));
    max-width: none;
    min-height: clamp(20rem, 78vw, 25rem);
    margin-inline: calc(var(--pa-gutter) * -1);
    padding: clamp(4.2rem, 15vw, 5.5rem) var(--pa-gutter) clamp(3.8rem, 15vw, 5.5rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.68) 56%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.9) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.06) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.96) 100%),
      url("../assets/rear-end-collisions.webp") 52% center / cover no-repeat;
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 10.8vw, 3.15rem);
  }

  #fault .h2::after {
    width: 2.8rem;
    height: 2.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
  }

  #fault .agrid,
  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid {
    border-left: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    background: transparent;
  }

  #fault .acard,
  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.85rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.92));
  }

  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:not(:first-child) {
    background:
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.92));
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.14);
  }

  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child {
    margin-inline: 0;
    padding: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.85rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(145deg, transparent 0 68%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.13) 68% 100%),
      rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98);
  }

  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child h3,
  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child p {
    color: var(--pa-white);
  }

  main #fault .wrap--read > .agrid > .acard:first-child p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  }

  #protect .fsteps li {
    grid-template-columns: 3.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* EDIT 24 — Premium numbered FAQ system
   Shared FAQ treatment aligned with the homepage reference: serif heading,
   gold subject, generated numbers, refined open state, and native details
   semantics preserved. */
main #faq {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) var(--pa-gutter);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(112deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0 67%, rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.54) 67% 100%),
    var(--pa-paper);
  color: #081429;
}

main #faq::before {
  content: "FAQ";
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(3.4rem, 5vw, 5.25rem);
  left: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: clamp(9rem, 18vw, 13rem);
  margin: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34)) left 50% / 3.2rem 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34)) right 50% / 3.2rem 1px no-repeat;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-indent: 0.28em;
  z-index: 2;
}

main #faq::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 24rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1), transparent 18rem);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #faq .wrap,
main #faq .wrap--read,
main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  width: min(100%, 1180px);
  max-width: 1180px;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  padding: 0;
}

main #faq .wrap--read > .h2,
main #faq .h2,
main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) > .h2 {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  color: #081429;
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.7vw, 5.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: none;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

main #faq .h2::before {
  display: none;
}

main #faq .h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: clamp(7rem, 15vw, 11rem);
  height: 1px;
  margin: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.55rem) auto 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 42%, var(--pa-gold) 42% 58%, transparent 58% 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34));
}

main #faq .faq-title-accent {
  display: block;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
}

main #faq .acc {
  counter-reset: gb-faq;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: min(100%, 1080px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 74px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

main #faq .acc details {
  counter-increment: gb-faq;
  position: relative;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: none;
}

main #faq .acc details:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

main #faq .acc details[open] {
  border-left: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

main #faq .acc details[open]::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pa-gold), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.74));
  box-shadow: 1px 0 0 rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #faq .acc summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(4.2rem, 8vw, 7rem) 1px minmax(0, 1fr) 3.1rem;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(5.05rem, 7.2vw, 6.25rem);
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #081429;
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-transform: none;
}

main #faq .acc summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

main #faq .acc summary::before {
  content: counter(gb-faq, decimal-leading-zero);
  grid-column: 1;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 4.7vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

main #faq .acc summary span {
  grid-column: 3;
  min-width: 0;
}

main #faq .acc summary::after {
  content: "";
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  width: 1px;
  align-self: stretch;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.36);
}

main #faq .sign {
  grid-column: 4;
  grid-row: 1;
  justify-self: end;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.58);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

main #faq .sign::before,
main #faq .sign::after {
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .sign {
  border-color: #081429;
  background: #081429;
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .sign::before,
main #faq .acc details[open] .sign::after {
  background: #fff;
}

main #faq .acc details[open] .sign::after {
  transform: scaleY(0);
}

main #faq .acc-body,
main #faq .acc details[open] .acc-body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 3.2rem) clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) clamp(6.7rem, 12.7vw, 11.1rem);
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

main #faq .acc-body p {
  max-width: 76ch;
  color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.82);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  main #faq {
    padding-block: clamp(4.25rem, 16vw, 5.75rem);
  }

  main #faq .wrap,
  main #faq .wrap--read,
  main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) {
    gap: 1.6rem;
  }

  main #faq .wrap--read > .h2,
  main #faq .h2,
  main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) > .h2 {
    max-width: 9.5em;
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 12vw, 3.35rem);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  main #faq .acc {
    width: 100%;
  }

  main #faq .acc details[open] {
    border-left: 0;
  }

  main #faq .acc details[open]::before {
    width: 1px;
  }

  main #faq .acc summary {
    grid-template-columns: 3rem 1px minmax(0, 1fr) 2.35rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 4.45rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.2rem);
  }

  main #faq .acc summary::before {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  main #faq .sign {
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
  }

  main #faq .acc-body,
  main #faq .acc details[open] .acc-body {
    padding: 0 1rem 1.25rem 4.95rem;
  }

  main #faq .acc-body p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
}

/* EDIT 25 — FAQ typography family lock
   Practice pages share the same FAQ design as the homepage, but the latest
   FAQ layer was still carrying the old serif stack. Keep the approved layout,
   use Atlas Display for FAQ title/questions/numbers, and Atlas Text for copy. */
main #faq,
main #faq .acc-body,
main #faq .acc-body p {
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
}

main #faq::before,
main #faq .faq-title-accent {
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
}

main #faq .wrap--read > .h2,
main #faq .h2,
main #faq > .wrap.wrap--read:has(> .h2):has(> :not(.h2)) > .h2,
main #faq .acc summary,
main #faq .acc summary span,
main #faq .acc summary::before {
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
}

/* EDIT 32 — premium terms index
   Rebuilds the "Terms You Will Hear" section from the approved dark reference:
   dramatic navy field, blended Lady Justice art, six-item legal index, and a
   quiet bordered closing note. Copy and ordered-list semantics stay intact. */
#terms.index-dark {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
  padding-block: clamp(4.75rem, 6.6vw, 6.6rem) clamp(5.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.99) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.94) 33%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.56) 67%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.88) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.04) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.24) 31%, var(--pa-atlantic) 47%, #06101f 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 16%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.16), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 32rem),
    url("../assets/generated/terms-legal-bg-v2.webp") right top / 100% auto no-repeat,
    var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: var(--pa-white);
}

#terms.index-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 0 1px, transparent 1.5px) 0 0 / 1.35rem 1.35rem,
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1) 30%, rgba(3, 10, 21, 0.48) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

#terms.index-dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 0;
  height: clamp(24rem, 31vw, 34rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.08) 45%, var(--pa-atlantic) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pa-atlantic) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.62) 42%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.08) 78%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.78) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

#terms.index-dark .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1740px);
  max-width: 1740px;
}

#terms .index-head {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(32rem, 0.34fr) minmax(21rem, 0.25fr) minmax(24rem, 0.41fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 4.25rem);
  align-items: end;
  min-height: clamp(18rem, 22vw, 24rem);
  padding: 0 0 clamp(3.35rem, 4.75vw, 4.65rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.76);
}

#terms .index-head::before {
  content: "Terms You Will Hear";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.9vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

#terms .index-head::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: clamp(1.9rem, 2.4vw, 2.45rem);
  width: clamp(3.4rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 223, 136, 0.46);
}

#terms .index-head .h2 {
  max-width: 10.6ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(4.35rem, 6.2vw, 6.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.052em;
  line-height: 0.88;
  text-transform: none;
}

#terms .index-head .h2::after {
  display: none;
}

#terms .index-head > .lede {
  grid-column: 2;
  max-width: 25ch;
  margin: 0 0 0.05rem;
  padding-left: clamp(1.9rem, 2.4vw, 2.6rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.68);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.42vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.62;
}

#terms .index-head > .lede::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -0.58rem;
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.88);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.88);
  background: var(--pa-atlantic);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

#terms .cindex {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin: 0;
  border: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

#terms .cindex li {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(4.2rem, 6vw, 6rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  min-height: clamp(18rem, 21vw, 21.5rem);
  padding: clamp(2.55rem, 4vw, 3.65rem) clamp(2rem, 3.3vw, 3.2rem);
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.18);
  background: rgba(4, 13, 27, 0.08);
}

#terms .cindex li:nth-child(3n + 1),
#terms .cindex li:nth-child(3n + 2) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.18);
}

#terms .cindex li:nth-last-child(-n + 3) {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

#terms .cindex li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(8.6rem, 10.8vw, 11.4rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  width: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 223, 136, 0.2);
}

#terms .ci-n {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 5.3vw, 5.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  line-height: 0.86;
}

#terms .cindex li > div {
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.72);
}

#terms .cindex h3 {
  max-width: 16ch;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--pa-white);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  text-transform: none;
}

#terms .cindex p {
  max-width: 33ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

#terms .index-foot {
  position: relative;
  max-width: none;
  margin: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.35rem) 0 0;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 2rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 2rem) clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.2rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.7);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.52), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18));
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

#terms .index-foot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 4.4rem);
  top: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  height: calc(100% - clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem));
  background: var(--pa-gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

#terms .index-foot a {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  #terms.index-dark {
    scroll-margin-top: 92px;
    padding-block: clamp(4.9rem, 12vw, 6.2rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.84) 48%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.58) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.14) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.54) 24rem, var(--pa-atlantic) 31rem, #06101f 100%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 78% 8%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.13), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 17rem),
      url("../assets/generated/terms-legal-bg-v2.webp") right top / auto 30rem no-repeat,
      var(--pa-atlantic);
  }

  #terms.index-dark::after {
    inset: 0;
    width: auto;
    height: 30rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.18) 47%, var(--pa-atlantic) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.76) 52%, rgba(6, 16, 30, 0.18) 100%);
  }

  #terms .index-head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    min-height: 0;
    padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }

  #terms .index-head .h2 {
    max-width: 9ch;
    padding-top: 3.4rem;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 12vw, 5rem);
  }

  #terms .index-head > .lede {
    grid-column: 1;
    max-width: 34ch;
    margin: 0;
  }

  #terms .cindex {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  #terms .cindex li,
  #terms .cindex li:nth-child(3n + 1),
  #terms .cindex li:nth-child(3n + 2),
  #terms .cindex li:nth-last-child(-n + 3) {
    min-height: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(220, 231, 231, 0.18);
  }

  #terms .cindex li:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #terms.index-dark {
    padding-block: 4.5rem;
  }

  #terms .index-head {
    padding-bottom: 2.2rem;
  }

  #terms .index-head::before {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  }

  #terms .index-head .h2 {
    max-width: 8.2ch;
    font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 15vw, 4.1rem);
  }

  #terms .index-head > .lede {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  #terms .cindex li {
    grid-template-columns: 4rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
  }

  #terms .ci-n {
    font-size: 3.15rem;
  }

  #terms .cindex li > div {
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }

  #terms .cindex h3 {
    max-width: 13.5ch;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  #terms .cindex p {
    max-width: 27ch;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.64;
  }

  #terms .cindex li::after {
    left: 5rem;
    bottom: 1.05rem;
    width: 4rem;
  }

  #terms .index-foot {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.25rem 2.35rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  #terms .index-foot::before {
    left: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* EDIT 39C — Terms stage micro-fix lock
   Prevent older generic #terms footer/card styling from reintroducing the
   vertical phone divider and the heavy corner fold on the new reference layout. */
#terms.terms-stage .terms-card::after {
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(3.35rem, 4.35vw, 4.8rem);
  height: clamp(3.35rem, 4.35vw, 4.8rem);
  clip-path: polygon(100% 18%, 100% 100%, 18% 100%);
  opacity: 0.86;
}

#terms.terms-stage .cindex li::after {
  content: none;
}

#terms.terms-stage .cindex li.terms-card::after {
  content: "";
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(2.85rem, 3.65vw, 4.05rem);
  height: clamp(2.85rem, 3.65vw, 4.05rem);
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--terms-accent), var(--terms-accent-strong));
  opacity: 0.68;
}

#terms.terms-stage .index-foot::before {
  left: clamp(7.4rem, 9.25vw, 9.7rem);
  height: calc(100% - 3.1rem);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  #terms.terms-stage .index-foot::before {
    content: none;
  }
}

/* EDIT 39D — Terms stage minimal interaction motion
   A single section-specific reveal plus restrained card feedback. Content
   remains visible unless JS marks the section motion-ready, and reduced-motion
   users receive the static composition immediately. */
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head::before,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head::after,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head .h2,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head > .lede,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-foot {
  transition:
    opacity 620ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 720ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 720ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card {
  --terms-rise: 0px;
  --terms-hover-y: 0px;
  transform: translate3d(0, calc(var(--terms-rise) + var(--terms-hover-y)), 0);
  transition:
    opacity 660ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 720ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 220ms ease,
    box-shadow 220ms ease,
    background-color 220ms ease;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card::before,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card::after,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card__chev {
  transition:
    opacity 260ms ease,
    transform 260ms ease,
    box-shadow 260ms ease;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head::before,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head::after,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head .h2,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head > .lede,
#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-foot {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 18px, 0);
  filter: blur(5px);
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .terms-card {
  --terms-rise: 30px;
  opacity: 0;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .index-head::before {
  transition-delay: 20ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .index-head::after {
  transition-delay: 90ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .index-head .h2 {
  transition-delay: 150ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .index-head > .lede {
  transition-delay: 235ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .terms-card:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 270ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .terms-card:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 335ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .terms-card:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 400ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .terms-card:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 465ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .terms-card:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 530ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .terms-card:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 595ms;
}

#terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready.is-in .index-foot {
  transition-delay: 640ms;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  #terms.terms-stage .terms-card:hover {
    --terms-hover-y: -5px;
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 82%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28));
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16),
      0 -1px 28px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 34%, transparent),
      0 30px 62px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  #terms.terms-stage .terms-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.58;
  }

  #terms.terms-stage .terms-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.9;
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px color-mix(in srgb, var(--terms-accent) 58%, transparent);
  }

  #terms.terms-stage .terms-card:hover .terms-card__chev {
    transform: translate3d(2px, -2px, 0);
  }

  #terms.terms-stage .index-foot a:hover {
    color: #fff;
  }
}

/* EDIT 39E — Terms card decoration removal
   Client requested the folded corner shape and the double-arrow removed from
   every one of the six terms items. Keep the premium card surface, but remove
   these two decorative affordances at the component level. */
main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card::after,
#terms.terms-stage .terms-card::after,
#terms.terms-stage .cindex li.terms-card::after {
  content: none;
  display: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .terms-card__chev,
#terms.terms-stage .terms-card__chev {
  display: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head::before,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head::after,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head .h2,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-head > .lede,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card::before,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card::after,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .terms-card__chev,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready .index-foot {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head::before,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head::after,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head .h2,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-head > .lede,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .terms-card,
  #terms.terms-stage.terms-motion-ready:not(.is-in) .index-foot {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* EDIT 31 — Protecting the Claim premium split-card section
   Shared practice-area treatment based on the approved visual reference:
   light courthouse field, angled navy number panels, restrained gold lines,
   editable HTML text only, and existing Atlas type. */
main #protect.sec--paper {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 112px;
  padding-block: clamp(5.6rem, 8vw, 8.4rem) clamp(5.4rem, 7.5vw, 7.8rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.98) 0%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.92) 46%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.5) 74%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.28) 100%),
    url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / min(72rem, 72vw) auto no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1), transparent 24rem),
    var(--pa-paper);
}

main #protect::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(116deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 0 27%, transparent 27% 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 35%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #protect::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  width: min(calc(100% - var(--pa-gutter) * 2), var(--pa-width));
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.72), transparent);
}

main #protect .wrap--read {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(18rem, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4.8vw, 4.7rem);
  align-items: start;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), var(--pa-width));
  max-width: var(--pa-width);
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .h2 {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 13ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(4.1rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.95;
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .h2::before {
  display: none;
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .h2::after {
  display: none;
}

main #protect .h2--protect {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(0.85rem, 1.55vw, 1.1rem);
}

main #protect .h2--protect > span:last-child {
  display: block;
}

main #protect .h2-kicker {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  padding-top: 1.05rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--pa-gold);
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .rte {
  display: block;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  width: min(100%, 66ch);
  max-width: 66ch;
  margin-top: -0.75rem;
  color: #1f3347;
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .rte::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 46rem);
  height: 1px;
  margin-top: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  background: rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.14);
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .fsteps {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  width: 100%;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem) clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  margin-top: clamp(0.35rem, 1vw, 0.7rem);
  border: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

main #protect .fsteps li {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(7.1rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.95rem);
  min-height: clamp(9.5rem, 11.5vw, 11rem);
  padding: clamp(1.55rem, 2.3vw, 2.1rem) clamp(1.45rem, 2.35vw, 2.2rem) clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.9rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

main #protect .fsteps li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: clamp(7.1rem, 9vw, 8.5rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.99) 0 72%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.9) 72% 75%, transparent 75% 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 82% 100%, 0 100%);
}

main #protect .fsteps .fs-n {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-self: start;
  justify-self: center;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.1vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.88;
}

main #protect .fsteps li > div {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.62);
}

main #protect .fsteps h3 {
  max-width: 24ch;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.05vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  line-height: 1.04;
}

main #protect .fsteps p {
  max-width: 43ch;
  color: rgba(31, 51, 71, 0.88);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.03vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.52;
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .rte-strong {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: none;
  margin: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.3rem) 0 0;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.1vw, 1.8rem) clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.72);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.94) 47%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.58) 73%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.88) 100%),
    url("../assets/generated/protect-gavel-cta-v1.webp") right center / cover no-repeat,
    var(--pa-atlantic);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.93);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.65vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.14);
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .rte-strong::before {
  content: "GB";
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: clamp(3.2rem, 4.2vw, 4.1rem);
  height: clamp(3.2rem, 4.2vw, 4.1rem);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.58);
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem);
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}

main #protect .wrap--read > .rte-strong .tel,
main #protect .wrap--read > .rte-strong a {
  color: #f0d77c;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main #protect.sec--paper {
    padding-block: clamp(4.6rem, 12vw, 6rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.98) 0%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.92) 44%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.82) 100%),
      url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / min(58rem, 150vw) auto no-repeat,
      var(--pa-paper);
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .h2 {
    max-width: 10.5ch;
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .h2 {
    font-size: clamp(3.45rem, 14vw, 4.85rem);
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .rte {
    max-width: 35rem;
    margin-top: -0.2rem;
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .fsteps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  main #protect .fsteps li {
    grid-template-columns: clamp(5.6rem, 22vw, 7rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
    min-height: 0;
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.35rem) clamp(1.2rem, 4.5vw, 1.5rem) 0;
  }

  main #protect .fsteps li::before {
    width: clamp(5.6rem, 22vw, 7rem);
  }

  main #protect .fsteps .fs-n {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 10.5vw, 3.15rem);
  }

  main #protect .fsteps h3 {
    max-width: 17ch;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5.8vw, 1.55rem);
  }

  main #protect .fsteps p {
    max-width: 28ch;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.48;
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .rte-strong {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    padding: 1.35rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.88)),
      url("../assets/generated/protect-gavel-cta-v1.webp") right center / cover no-repeat,
      var(--pa-atlantic);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .rte-strong::before {
    justify-content: start;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    padding: 0 0 0.85rem;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.58);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  main #protect .h2-kicker {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  }

  main #protect .wrap--read > .h2 {
    font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 15vw, 3.9rem);
  }

  main #protect .fsteps li {
    grid-template-columns: 4.75rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  main #protect .fsteps li::before {
    width: 4.75rem;
  }

  main #protect .fsteps .fs-n {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  main #protect .fsteps li > div {
    padding-left: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* EDIT 32 — Related practice areas premium image cards
   Match the approved "Other Practice Areas" reference using the current GB
   typography, existing practice-area images, and existing card copy/links. */
main #related.sec {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 8.5vw, 8.6rem) 0 clamp(6rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.26);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.98) 0%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.94) 47%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.52) 100%),
    url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / min(72rem, 68vw) auto no-repeat,
    var(--pa-paper);
}

main #related.sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  z-index: -1;
  width: min(42vw, 38rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48), transparent 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related.sec::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.8rem);
  z-index: -1;
  width: min(38vw, 34rem);
  height: min(38vw, 34rem);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent 68%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .wrap--read {
  display: block;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1260px);
  max-width: 1260px;
}

main #related .h2 {
  position: relative;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.65rem);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-size: clamp(3.15rem, 5.25vw, 5.65rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.92;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  main #related .h2 {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

main #related .h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: clamp(3.1rem, 5vw, 5.1rem);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

main #related .h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: clamp(4.2rem, 7vw, 6.25rem);
  height: 4px;
  margin-top: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.95rem);
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

main #related .tiles {
  counter-reset: related-card;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1260px);
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: clamp(3.5rem, 5.6vw, 5.2rem) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.45vw, 1.35rem);
  background: transparent;
}

main #related .tile {
  counter-increment: related-card;
  min-height: clamp(28rem, 36vw, 33rem);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background-image: var(--img);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.86),
    0 22px 48px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
  transition:
    transform 220ms ease,
    box-shadow 220ms ease,
    border-color 220ms ease;
}

main #related .tile::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.16) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.34) 42%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.86) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 58%, rgba(18, 61, 86, 0.3) 58% 100%),
    var(--img);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.92) contrast(1.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0;
  z-index: 0;
  height: 52%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.62), rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.2) 68%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .tile:hover,
main #related .tile:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 234, 165, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -2px 0 #f0d078,
    0 30px 64px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.25);
}

main #related .tile-in {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

main #related .tile-in::before {
  content: counter(related-card, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  color: #d7af2d;
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", serif;
  font-size: clamp(4.4rem, 7vw, 5.9rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 0.85;
}

main #related .tile-rule {
  width: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 3.9rem);
  height: 3px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

main #related .tile-t {
  max-width: 12ch;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.85rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.94;
}

main #related .tile-p {
  max-width: 31ch;
  margin-top: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.56;
}

main #related .tile-p::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 3.75rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

main #related .tile-more {
  margin-top: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main #related.sec {
    padding: clamp(4.5rem, 14vw, 5.6rem) 0 clamp(4.8rem, 14vw, 6rem);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.98) 0%, rgba(242, 240, 234, 0.95) 100%),
      url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / 50rem auto no-repeat,
      var(--pa-paper);
  }

  main #related .h2 {
    max-width: 10.5ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 14vw, 4.15rem);
    line-height: 0.94;
  }

  main #related .tiles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 28rem);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  }

  main #related .tile,
  main #related .tile:first-child {
    min-height: 25rem;
    padding: 1.65rem;
  }

  main #related .tile-in::before {
    font-size: clamp(3.65rem, 17vw, 4.75rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  main #related .tile-t {
    max-width: 12.5ch;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8.2vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  main #related .tile-p {
    max-width: 28ch;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.52;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  main #related.sec {
    padding-top: 4.1rem;
  }

  main #related .wrap--read {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 28rem);
  }

  main #related .h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 13vw, 3.45rem);
  }

  main #related .tile,
  main #related .tile:first-child {
    min-height: 24rem;
    padding: 1.45rem;
  }
}

/* EDIT 34 — Practice-page "Why This Firm" matched to homepage premium section language */
main #why.dark {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.25rem, 7.8vw, 7.8rem) var(--pa-gutter);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 241, 234, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 58%, rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.76) 100%),
    url("../assets/towers.jpg") right center / auto 112% no-repeat,
    var(--pa-paper);
}

main #why.dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.75rem) auto clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.75rem) var(--pa-gutter);
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.78) 16%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.34) 84%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #why.dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 22%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 27rem),
    linear-gradient(116deg, transparent 0 70%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.035) 70% 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #why.dark .wrap--read {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(16rem, 0.78fr) minmax(28rem, 1.22fr);
  gap: clamp(2.35rem, 5.1vw, 5.65rem);
  align-items: start;
  width: min(100%, 1320px);
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

main #why.dark .h2,
main #why.dark .h2.h2--light {
  position: static;
  top: auto;
  max-width: 10.75ch;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-size: clamp(3.55rem, 6.1vw, 5.55rem);
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

main #why.dark .h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.25rem);
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: clamp(1.2rem, 1.9vw, 1.7rem);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pa-gold), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.16));
}

main #why.dark .rte,
main #why.dark .rte.rte--light {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  color: #243449;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.13);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 64px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

main #why.dark .rte p,
main #why.dark .rte.rte--light p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.45rem, 2.35vw, 2.05rem) clamp(1.55rem, 2.75vw, 2.45rem);
  color: #243449;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.06vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.66;
}

main #why.dark .rte p + p {
  margin-top: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1);
}

main #why.dark .rte-strong,
main #why.dark .rte-strong.rte-strong--light {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.55rem, 2.75vw, 2.45rem);
  border-left: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.42);
  box-shadow: inset 1px 0 0 rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.7);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  font-weight: 800;
}

main #why.dark .tel,
main #why.dark .tel.tel--light {
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
  text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main #why.dark {
    padding: clamp(4.35rem, 13vw, 5.6rem) 1.15rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.99) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 100%),
      url("../assets/towers.jpg") right top / auto 72% no-repeat,
      var(--pa-paper);
  }

  main #why.dark::before {
    inset: 1.35rem auto 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }

  main #why.dark::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 78% 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.06), rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 18rem),
      linear-gradient(112deg, transparent 0 76%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.03) 76% 100%);
  }

  main #why.dark .wrap--read {
    width: min(100%, 28rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.65rem;
    padding-left: 0.7rem;
  }

  main #why.dark .wrap--read > .h2,
  main #why.dark .wrap--read > :not(.h2) {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  main #why.dark .h2,
  main #why.dark .h2.h2--light {
    max-width: 11ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 12.5vw, 3.7rem);
    line-height: 0.96;
  }

  main #why.dark .rte,
  main #why.dark .rte.rte--light {
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  main #why.dark .rte p,
  main #why.dark .rte.rte--light p,
  main #why.dark .rte-strong,
  main #why.dark .rte-strong.rte-strong--light {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  main #why.dark .wrap--read {
    width: min(100%, 24.5rem);
  }

  main #why.dark .h2,
  main #why.dark .h2.h2--light {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 3.25rem);
  }
}

/* EDIT 35 — Practice hero image reliability.
   Keep the photo on a dedicated visual layer instead of relying on it as the
   last item in a stacked background-image list. This prevents the hero from
   painting as a flat navy field when browser decode/cache timing is fussy. */
main .sec--tight {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #061120;
  background-image: none;
}

main .sec--tight > .pa-hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main .sec--tight > .pa-hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center right;
  filter: saturate(0.94) contrast(1.08);
}

main .sec--tight::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: none;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 44%, rgba(129, 187, 213, 0.13), rgba(129, 187, 213, 0) 31rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.68) 27%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.32) 53%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.08) 79%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.18) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.18) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0) 42%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.52) 100%);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

main .sec--tight::after {
  z-index: 3;
}

main .sec--tight .wrap,
main .sec--tight .page-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main .sec--tight > .pa-hero-media img {
    object-position: 62% center;
  }

  main .sec--tight::before {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.7) 48%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.2) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.12) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.08) 44%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.72) 100%);
    background-position: center;
  }
}

/* EDIT 36 — Related practice areas: approved dark image-led redesign.
   Replaces the rejected plain related-practice block with the supplied
   courthouse/dark-card composition while keeping the existing links and copy. */
main #related.sec {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.75rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0 clamp(5.35rem, 7vw, 7.4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.44);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.46);
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%, rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.23), rgba(33, 107, 136, 0) 31rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.99) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.94) 40%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.72) 66%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.22) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.22) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.8) 92%),
    url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / min(62rem, 58vw) auto no-repeat,
    #061120;
}

main #related.sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(108deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0) 0 68%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) 68.12%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 68.5%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 60%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.78), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0) 38rem);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related.sec::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -7rem;
  top: -4rem;
  z-index: -1;
  width: min(54vw, 55rem);
  height: min(54vw, 50rem);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent 68%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .wrap--read {
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1330px);
  max-width: 1330px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

main #related .related-kicker {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.45rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  color: #f0d078;
  font-size: clamp(0.84rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.27em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

main #related .related-kicker::after {
  content: "";
  width: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.82);
}

main #related .h2 {
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  bottom: auto;
  max-width: 12.4ch;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 6vw, 5.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.037em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  text-transform: none;
  white-space: normal;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

main #related .h2 span {
  display: block;
  color: #d6a82a;
}

main #related .h2::before,
main #related .h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  position: static;
  width: clamp(2.7rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  height: 2px;
  margin: clamp(0.9rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem) 0 0;
  background: #d6a82a;
}

main #related .h2::before {
  display: none;
}

main #related .related-intro {
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: clamp(1.25rem, 1.85vw, 1.65rem) 0 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.87);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.35vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
}

main #related .tiles {
  counter-reset: related-card;
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1330px);
  max-width: 1330px;
  margin: clamp(2.35rem, 3.6vw, 3.35rem) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.45vw, 1.3rem);
  background: transparent;
}

main #related .tile,
main #related .tile:first-child {
  counter-increment: related-card;
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(23.5rem, 28vw, 27rem);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.58);
  border-radius: 11px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 22, 38, 0.96), rgba(2, 9, 18, 0.98)),
    #071321;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
    inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.9),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(3, 10, 20, 0.8),
    0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    transform 220ms ease,
    border-color 220ms ease,
    box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

main #related .tile-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  z-index: 0;
  display: block;
  height: 52%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: var(--img);
  background-position: center 42%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .tile-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 42%;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.08);
}

main #related .tile::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 52%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.08) 0%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.28) 52%, rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.82) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.72) 0%, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.34) 54%, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.18) 100%);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(157deg, rgba(240, 208, 120, 0) 0 56%, rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.72) 56.15%, rgba(240, 208, 120, 0) 56.45%),
    linear-gradient(158deg, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0) 0 47%, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.82) 47.2% 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0) 0 34%, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.7) 58%, rgba(2, 8, 16, 0.96) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 0%, rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.22), transparent 5.5rem);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.92;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .tile:hover,
main #related .tile:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 229, 150, 0.82);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    inset 0 -2px 0 #f0d078,
    0 36px 78px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36);
}

main #related .tile-in {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  min-height: inherit;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: clamp(1.7rem, 2.35vw, 2.15rem);
  text-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62);
}

main #related .tile-in::before {
  content: counter(related-card, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(0.65rem, 1vw, 0.85rem);
  color: #d6a82a;
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 4.55vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 0.88;
}

main #related .tile-rule {
  width: clamp(2.35rem, 3vw, 2.95rem);
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem);
  background: #d6a82a;
}

main #related .tile-t {
  max-width: 10.6ch;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.35vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

main #related .tile-p {
  max-width: 29ch;
  margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 1.85vw, 1.6rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.91);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.03vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.46;
}

main #related .tile-p::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 3.15rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(0.9rem, 1.25vw, 1.05rem);
  background: rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.85);
}

main #related .tile-more {
  display: block;
  margin-top: clamp(0.75rem, 1.05vw, 0.95rem);
  padding-top: clamp(0.78rem, 1.1vw, 0.95rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

main #related .related-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  width: min(100% - var(--pa-gutter) - var(--pa-gutter), 1330px);
  max-width: 1330px;
  margin: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem) auto 0;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 2rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.68);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 19, 34, 0.96) 0%, rgba(8, 19, 34, 0.9) 72%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18) 100%),
    #071321;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

main #related .related-cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -4.5rem;
  bottom: -5.8rem;
  width: 18rem;
  height: 18rem;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.34) 0 1px, transparent 1px 10px);
  opacity: 0.38;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #related .related-cta-mark {
  display: grid;
  width: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.3rem);
  height: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.3rem);
  place-items: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.7);
  padding-right: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  color: #d6a82a;
  font-family: "GB Hero Serif", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1;
}

main #related .related-cta-mark span {
  display: grid;
  width: clamp(3.05rem, 4.7vw, 4rem);
  height: clamp(3.05rem, 4.7vw, 4rem);
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.72);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

main #related .related-cta-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

main #related .related-cta-copy small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.28rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.13rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

main #related .related-cta .tel {
  color: #d6a82a;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  main #related .tiles {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main #related.sec {
    padding: clamp(4.4rem, 13vw, 5.8rem) 0 calc(clamp(4.8rem, 13vw, 6rem) + 3.5rem);
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 22% 12%, rgba(33, 107, 136, 0.2), rgba(33, 107, 136, 0) 20rem),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 14, 27, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.95) 54%, rgba(6, 17, 32, 0.98) 100%),
      url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / 42rem auto no-repeat,
      #061120;
  }

  main #related .wrap--read,
  main #related .tiles,
  main #related .related-cta {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 31rem);
  }

  main #related .tile-media {
    background-image: var(--img-sm, var(--img));
  }

  main #related .related-kicker {
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  }

  main #related .h2 {
    max-width: 8.2ch;
    font-size: clamp(3.3rem, 15vw, 4.8rem);
  }

  main #related .related-intro {
    max-width: 32ch;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  main #related .tiles {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  main #related .tile,
  main #related .tile:first-child {
    min-height: 24.25rem;
  }

  main #related .tile-in {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  main #related .tile-in::before {
    font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 15vw, 3.95rem);
  }

  main #related .tile-t {
    max-width: 10.8ch;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.22rem);
  }

  main #related .tile-p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  main #related .related-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  main #related .related-cta-mark {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    place-items: start;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.58);
    padding: 0 0 1rem;
  }

  main #related .related-cta-copy {
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 5vw, 1.42rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  main #related .tiles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  main #related .h2 {
    font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 15vw, 4rem);
  }

  main #related .tile,
  main #related .tile:first-child {
    min-height: 23.6rem;
  }

  main #related .tile-more {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* EDIT 38 — Fault section uses the homepage ds-choice component
   User direction: reuse the real homepage "Why People Choose" structure/classes
   and only map the practice-page copy into it. */
main #fault.ds-choice {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.25rem, 7.8vw, 7.8rem) var(--pa-gutter);
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  border: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 241, 234, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 58%, rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.76) 100%),
    url("../assets/towers.jpg") right center / auto 112% no-repeat,
    var(--pa-paper);
}

main #fault.ds-choice::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 3.9rem) auto clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 3.9rem) var(--pa-gutter);
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(209, 171, 45, 0), rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.68) 20%, rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.68) 75%, rgba(209, 171, 45, 0));
  opacity: 0.78;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), transparent 29rem),
    linear-gradient(116deg, transparent 0 72%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.032) 72% 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100%, 1320px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__intro {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.35rem, 4vw, 3.65rem);
  text-align: center;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__heading {
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  width: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  max-width: 12.8ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  font-family: var(--pa-display, "Atlas Display", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(4.1rem, 7.1vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-align: center;
  text-wrap: balance;
  background: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__heading::before {
  content: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 76px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.7rem) auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.16), var(--pa-gold), rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.16));
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__heading span {
  display: block;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__copy {
  display: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(0rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
  list-style: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(76px, 8vw, 112px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  min-height: clamp(230px, 19vw, 286px);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.9rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--pa-atlantic);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97), rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.88)),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(2.15rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  bottom: clamp(2.15rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  left: calc(clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.9rem) + clamp(76px, 8vw, 112px) + clamp(0.55rem, 0.8vw, 0.75rem));
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.58) 16%, rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.58) 84%, transparent);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card__icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  align-self: start;
  width: clamp(62px, 6vw, 82px);
  height: clamp(62px, 6vw, 82px);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--pa-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.13);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62)),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 36px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.07),
    inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card__icon .ic {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  stroke-width: 1.65;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card__body {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(0.55rem, 1vw, 1.1rem);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card h3 {
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-family: var(--pa-display, "Atlas Display", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.7vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 34px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem) 0 clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.28rem);
  background: var(--pa-gold);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card p {
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: #243449;
  font-family: var(--pa-text, "Atlas Text", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.98vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card--dark {
  color: var(--pa-white);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 16%, rgba(243, 223, 148, 0.12), transparent 13rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98), rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.96)),
    var(--pa-atlantic);
  border-color: rgba(209, 171, 45, 0.42);
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 70px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(243, 223, 148, 0.16);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card--dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 auto;
  width: 48%;
  height: 72%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 45% 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card--dark .ds-choice-card__icon {
  color: #f3df94;
  border-color: rgba(243, 223, 148, 0.38);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
}

main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card--dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  main #fault.ds-choice {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 6rem);
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-inline: 0;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__heading {
    max-width: 13.5ch;
    font-size: clamp(3.35rem, 8vw, 4.8rem);
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  main #fault.ds-choice {
    padding: 4rem 1.15rem 4.4rem;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.99), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94)),
      var(--pa-paper);
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice::before {
    left: 1.15rem;
    inset-block: 1.5rem;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 3%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), transparent 15rem),
      linear-gradient(118deg, transparent 0 68%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04) 68% 100%);
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__inner {
    width: 100%;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__intro {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    padding-right: 0.75rem;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__heading {
    max-width: 11.5ch;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 13.25vw, 3.85rem);
    line-height: 0.96;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice__grid {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.45rem;
    border-radius: 9px;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card::before {
    content: none;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card__icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card__icon .ic {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card__body {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card h3 {
    max-width: 15ch;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.55rem);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  main #fault.ds-choice .ds-choice-card p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }
}

/* EDIT 40 — Protecting the Claim: reference-matched light claim timeline */
main #protect.claim-stage {
  --claim-navy: #071629;
  --claim-navy-2: #10243a;
  --claim-ink: #081728;
  --claim-muted: #2b3f56;
  --claim-gold: #c99a27;
  --claim-gold-deep: #a97813;
  --claim-paper: #fbf7ee;
  --claim-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  --claim-line: rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.62);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
  padding: clamp(4.4rem, 5.6vw, 6.5rem) 0 clamp(3.7rem, 5vw, 5.8rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 66% 12%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0 4rem, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 4.1rem 5.25rem, transparent 5.35rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 67% 13%, transparent 0 5.65rem, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.14) 5.72rem 5.78rem, transparent 5.86rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 67% 13%, transparent 0 8.3rem, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.1) 8.37rem 8.43rem, transparent 8.5rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 67% 13%, transparent 0 11rem, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.08) 11.07rem 11.13rem, transparent 11.2rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82), rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.96)),
    var(--claim-paper);
  color: var(--claim-ink);
}

main #protect.claim-stage::before,
main #protect.claim-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #protect.claim-stage::before {
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(20rem, 33vw, 31rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.98) 0%, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.94) 35%, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.46) 64%, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.08) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.02), rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.76)),
    url("../assets/generated/protect-columns-bg-v1.webp") right top / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

main #protect.claim-stage::after {
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 67.5% 13.2%, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.82) 0 0.27rem, transparent 0.31rem),
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 48%, rgba(12, 32, 50, 0.025) 48.1% 57%, transparent 57.1% 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 44%, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.06), transparent 22rem);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(calc(100% - 7rem), 1250px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.58fr) minmax(20rem, 0.42fr);
  align-items: start;
  min-height: clamp(17rem, 22vw, 22rem);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__copy {
  max-width: 47rem;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__rule {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(3.4rem, 4.8vw, 5.2rem);
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  background: var(--claim-gold);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__rule--short {
  width: clamp(5rem, 7.2vw, 7rem);
  margin: 1.35rem 0 0;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__kicker {
  margin: 0 0 1.05rem;
  color: var(--claim-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.36em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__title {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.18em;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--claim-ink);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 6.1vw, 6.95rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 0.84;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__title span:nth-child(2) {
  color: var(--claim-gold);
  text-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(169, 120, 19, 0.12);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__lede {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: clamp(1.55rem, 2vw, 2.15rem) 0 0;
  color: var(--claim-muted);
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.32vw, 1.33rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(14rem, 21vw, 19.5rem);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 35%;
  top: 31%;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: clamp(5.7rem, 7.2vw, 7.25rem);
  height: clamp(5.7rem, 7.2vw, 7.25rem);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(8, 23, 40, 0.08);
  color: var(--claim-gold);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal span::before,
main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal span::before {
  inset: -6.2rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0 5.85rem, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.15) 5.9rem 5.98rem, transparent 6.04rem 8.35rem, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.1) 8.4rem 8.48rem, transparent 8.55rem 11rem, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.07) 11.06rem 11.14rem, transparent 11.2rem);
  opacity: 0.86;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal span::after {
  left: -3.15rem;
  top: 49%;
  width: 0.42rem;
  height: 0.42rem;
  background: var(--claim-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.8);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal .ic {
  width: 48%;
  height: 48%;
  stroke-width: 1.45;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(4.1rem, 5.15vw, 5.4rem) clamp(4.6rem, 6vw, 6.3rem);
  margin: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 2rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 4vw, 4.1rem);
  padding: 0.7rem 0 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 99.42% calc(50% + 2.22rem), rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.92) 0 0.17rem, transparent 0.19rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0.52% calc(50% + 2.22rem), rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.92) 0 0.17rem, transparent 0.19rem);
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: claim;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow::before,
main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow::before {
  top: -0.18rem;
  left: 14.5%;
  right: 0.8%;
  height: calc(50% + 2.4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.88);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.88);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.88);
  border-radius: 0 1.72rem 1.72rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.08);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow::after {
  top: calc(50% + 2.22rem);
  left: 0.5%;
  right: 14.5%;
  height: 3.25rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.88);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.88);
  border-radius: 1.72rem 0 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.08);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: clamp(27rem, 28vw, 28rem);
  padding: clamp(3.35rem, 4.6vw, 4.2rem) clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.45rem) clamp(1.85rem, 2.55vw, 2.45rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border-radius: 11px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 62%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78)),
    var(--claim-card);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 45px rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.08),
    0 2px 9px rgba(154, 115, 38, 0.06);
  color: var(--claim-ink);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card::before,
main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card::before {
  top: -1.36rem;
  left: calc(50% + clamp(2.08rem, 2.42vw, 2.38rem));
  z-index: 3;
  width: 0.42rem;
  height: 0.42rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--claim-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.96);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card::after {
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62), transparent 42%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__num {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  top: -3.02rem;
  left: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: clamp(3.7rem, 4.6vw, 4.5rem);
  height: clamp(3.7rem, 4.6vw, 4.5rem);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 18%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #17304f, #071629 70%);
  box-shadow:
    0 13px 28px rgba(7, 22, 41, 0.22),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 1.55vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: clamp(4.65rem, 5.3vw, 5.5rem);
  height: clamp(4.65rem, 5.3vw, 5.5rem);
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.45rem, 1.9vw, 1.85rem);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244, 237, 224, 0.95);
  color: var(--claim-gold);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.08);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__icon .ic {
  width: 48%;
  height: 48%;
  stroke-width: 1.45;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card h3 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--claim-ink);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.36rem, 1.55vw, 1.68rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1.02;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 2.6rem;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.15rem;
  background: var(--claim-gold);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0;
  color: #14253a;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.93rem, 1vw, 1.03rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.52;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 50%;
  right: calc(clamp(4.6rem, 6vw, 6.3rem) * -0.56);
  color: var(--claim-gold);
  font-family: "Atlas Display", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 3.1vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card:nth-child(3) .claim-card__arrow,
main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card:nth-child(6) .claim-card__arrow {
  display: none;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card:nth-child(n+4)::before {
  top: -0.9rem;
  left: calc(50% - clamp(2.08rem, 2.42vw, 2.38rem));
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card:nth-child(n+4) .claim-card__num {
  top: -2.58rem;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(7.25rem, 10vw, 9.4rem) minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(16rem, 0.72fr);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(6.3rem, 8vw, 8.05rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.62);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.98) 0 78%, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.58)),
    url("../assets/generated/protect-gavel-cta-v1.webp") right center / auto 150% no-repeat,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__mark {
  align-self: stretch;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(6, 19, 35, 0.98), rgba(9, 28, 49, 0.96)),
    var(--claim-navy);
  color: #f8d978;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__mark .ic {
  width: clamp(3rem, 4.2vw, 4.2rem);
  height: clamp(3rem, 4.2vw, 4.2rem);
  stroke-width: 1.15;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__copy,
main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__promise {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Atlas Text", sans-serif;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__copy {
  padding: 0 clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.55rem);
  color: var(--claim-ink);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.65vw, 1.68rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__copy .tel {
  color: var(--claim-gold-deep);
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__copy small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.22rem;
  color: var(--claim-ink);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.15vw, 1.08rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__promise {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 4.3rem;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.45rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.46);
  color: var(--claim-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.18vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.44;
}

main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__promise .ic {
  width: 2.15rem;
  height: 2.15rem;
  color: var(--claim-gold);
  stroke-width: 1.28;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card {
    transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-0.28rem);
    border-color: rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
      0 28px 58px rgba(9, 22, 40, 0.11),
      0 2px 10px rgba(154, 115, 38, 0.08);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  main #protect.claim-stage {
    padding: 4rem 0 4.2rem;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__inner {
    width: min(calc(100% - 2.4rem), 720px);
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__seal {
    display: none;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__title {
    max-width: 10ch;
    font-size: clamp(3.35rem, 13vw, 5.15rem);
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 0 0 0 2.35rem;
    background: none;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow::after {
    content: none;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.35rem;
    bottom: 0.35rem;
    left: 1.12rem;
    right: auto;
    width: 1px;
    height: auto;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0), rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.72) 8%, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.72) 92%, rgba(201, 154, 39, 0));
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.45rem 1.55rem;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card::before {
    left: -1.49rem;
    top: 1.84rem;
    width: 0.45rem;
    height: 0.45rem;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.98);
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__num,
  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card:nth-child(n+4) .claim-card__num {
    left: -2.28rem;
    top: 0.95rem;
    width: 2.95rem;
    height: 2.95rem;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 24px rgba(7, 22, 41, 0.18),
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.15rem;
    right: 1.15rem;
    width: 3.15rem;
    height: 3.15rem;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.92;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card h3 {
    max-width: calc(100% - 3.6rem);
    padding-top: 0.25rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.42rem, 6vw, 1.9rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.98), rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.92)),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__mark {
    min-height: 5.15rem;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__copy {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 0.5rem;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-cta__promise {
    justify-content: center;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 18rem);
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 39, 0.34);
    padding: 1.05rem 1.35rem 1.45rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  main #protect.claim-stage {
    padding-top: 3.3rem;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage::before {
    width: 100%;
    height: 18rem;
    opacity: 0.32;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__inner {
    width: min(calc(100% - 1.9rem), 390px);
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__title {
    max-width: 8.7ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 16.2vw, 4rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__lede {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-flow {
    gap: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-card__icon {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* QUICK FIX 4 — Two-line mobile terms heading */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2 {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 12.8vw, 3.25rem);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

/* QUICK FIX 5 — One-line mobile claim heading */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  main #protect.claim-stage .claim-stage__title {
    max-width: none;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

/* QUICK FIX 6 — One-line shared practice headings */
main #why.dark .h2,
main #why.dark .h2.h2--light {
  max-width: none;
  font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 4.8vw, 4.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

main #related .h2 {
  max-width: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

main #related .h2 span {
  display: inline;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main #why.dark .h2,
  main #why.dark .h2.h2--light {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 9.2vw, 3.45rem);
  }

  main #related .h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 6.2vw, 3.15rem);
  }
}

/* QUICK FIX 7 — Wider shared practice content */
main #terms.terms-stage .index-head {
  width: min(100%, 40rem);
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head .h2 {
  max-width: none;
}

main #terms.terms-stage .index-head > .lede {
  max-width: 36rem;
}

main #related .tile-t,
main #related .tile-p {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
}