/* ============================================================
   BRISCOE ATTORNEYS — HOME PAGE REDESIGN (v2: hero carousel)
   Palette : Ink Navy / Antique Brass / Paper White
   Type    : Libre Caslon Text (display) + Archivo (body/UI)
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ink:        #14253C;
  --ink-deep:   #0C1827;
  --ink-soft:   #1D3354;
  --brass:      #AE8A3C;
  --brass-soft: #D8BC7A;
  --paper:      #FBFAF6;
  --paper-dim:  #F2EFE7;
  --line:       #E3DFD3;
  --text:       #2C3645;
  --muted:      #6E7787;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;

  --serif: "Libre Caslon Text", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:  "Archivo", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1180px;
  --pad:  clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin: 0;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--text);
  background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--wrap); margin:0 auto; padding-left:var(--pad); padding-right:var(--pad); }

/* ---------- Shared section furniture ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.28em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
}
/* .eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:34px; height:1px;
  background:var(--brass);
} */
.section-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height:1.18;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-top:14px;
}
.section-head{ margin-bottom:clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }

.btn{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:15px 32px;
  border:1px solid var(--brass);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:transparent;
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.btn:hover{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--white); }
.btn--solid{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--white); }
.btn--solid:hover{ background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost-light{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); color:var(--white); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover{ background:var(--white); border-color:var(--white); color:var(--ink); }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:3px; }

/* ============================================================
   1. TOP UTILITY BAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar{
  background:var(--ink-deep);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size:13px;
}
.topbar .wrap{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;
  min-height:42px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:6px; padding-bottom:6px;
}
.topbar a{ transition:color .2s; }
.topbar a:hover{ color:var(--brass-soft); }
.topbar .tb-item{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.topbar .tb-item svg{ width:14px; height:14px; fill:var(--brass-soft); flex:none; }
.topbar .tb-right{ display:flex; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   2. HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header{
  background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:50;
}
.site-header .wrap{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
  min-height:88px;
}
.logo img{ height:56px; width:auto; }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:8px; }
.nav-toggle span{
  display:block; width:26px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); margin:6px 0;
}

.main-nav > ul{ display:flex; gap:6px; }
.main-nav a{
  display:block;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:12px 14px;
  position:relative;
  transition:color .2s;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:14px; right:14px; bottom:6px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--brass);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover{ color:var(--brass); }
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover::after,
.main-nav > ul > li.is-current > a::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }

/* dropdowns */
.main-nav li{ position:relative; }
.main-nav .sub{
  position:absolute;
  top:100%; left:0;
  min-width:260px;
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:10px 0;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s;
  z-index:60;
}

/* Second-level submenu */
.main-nav .sub .sub {
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* Show second-level submenu */
.main-nav .sub li:hover > .sub,
.main-nav .sub li:focus-within > .sub {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.main-nav li:hover > .sub,
.main-nav li:focus-within > .sub {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.main-nav .sub a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:10px 22px;
}
.main-nav .sub a:hover{ color:var(--brass-soft); background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); }

/* ============================================================
   3. HERO — full-width image carousel
   ============================================================ */
.hero-carousel{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--white);
  overflow:hidden;
  height:clamp(520px, 72vh, 680px);
}

.carousel-track{
  display:flex;
  height:100%;
  transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.55,.06,.25,.99);
  will-change:transform;
}

.carousel-slide{
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 100%;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}
.carousel-slide > img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  z-index:0;
}
.carousel-slide::before{ /* ink gradient for legibility */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(12,24,39,.92) 0%,
    rgba(12,24,39,.72) 38%,
    rgba(12,24,39,.28) 70%,
    rgba(12,24,39,.15) 100%);
  z-index:1;
}

.slide-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--wrap);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 var(--pad);
}
.slide-inner{ max-width:620px; }

.slide-content .eyebrow{ color:var(--brass-soft); }
.slide-content .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--brass-soft); }

.slide-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height:1.18;
  color:var(--white);
  margin-top:20px;
}
.slide-sub{
  margin-top:18px;
  font-size:clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 17px);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  max-width:48ch;
}
.slide-cta{ margin-top:30px; display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* entrance animation for active slide content */
.slide-inner > *{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(16px);
  transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.carousel-slide.is-active .slide-inner > *{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.carousel-slide.is-active .slide-inner > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.25s; }
.carousel-slide.is-active .slide-inner > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.38s; }
.carousel-slide.is-active .slide-inner > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.5s; }
.carousel-slide.is-active .slide-inner > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.62s; }

/* arrows */
.carousel-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:5;
  width:52px; height:52px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color:var(--white);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.carousel-arrow svg{ width:20px; height:20px; fill:currentColor; }
.carousel-arrow:hover{ background:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); }
.carousel-arrow--prev{ left:clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 36px); }
.carousel-arrow--next{ right:clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 36px); }

/* dots */
.carousel-dots{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:30px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:5;
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
}
.carousel-dot{
  width:36px; height:3px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border:0;
  cursor:pointer;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:0;
  transition:background .25s ease;
}
.carousel-dot:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.carousel-dot.is-active{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.carousel-dot.is-active::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:var(--brass-soft);
  transform-origin:left;
  animation:dotProgress var(--slide-ms, 6000ms) linear forwards;
}
@keyframes dotProgress{
  from{ transform:scaleX(0); }
  to{ transform:scaleX(1); }
}
.hero-carousel.is-paused .carousel-dot.is-active::after{
  animation-play-state:paused;
}

/* ============================================================
   4. INTRO — firm statement
   ============================================================ */
.intro{ padding:clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0; }
.intro-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items:start;
}
.intro h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-top:14px;
}
.intro-body p{
  font-size:17px;
  color:var(--text);
}
.intro-body p + p{ margin-top:18px; }
.intro-body .lead{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-style:italic;
}
.intro-body .btn{ margin-top:30px; }

.introright{position: relative;}
.introright:before{position: absolute;background-color: #14253C;width: 98%;height: 100%;right: 35px; bottom: 20px;content: "";z-index: -1;}

/* ============================================================
   4. CAPTION CAROUSEL — hero carousel with caption overlay
   ============================================================ */
 .briscoe-caption-section {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: var(--ink);
        }


        /* Owl */
        .briscoe-caption-carousel,
        .briscoe-caption-carousel .owl-stage-outer,
        .briscoe-caption-carousel .owl-stage,
        .briscoe-caption-carousel .owl-item {
            height: 520px;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-carousel .owl-stage {
            display: flex;
        }


        /* =========================================
        SLIDE
        ========================================= */

        .briscoe-caption-slide {
            position: relative;

            width: 100%;
            height: 520px;

            overflow: hidden;

            isolation: isolate;
        }


        /* Image */
        .briscoe-caption-slide__image {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;

            z-index: 0;

            overflow: hidden;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-slide__image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;

            display: block;

            object-fit: cover;

            transform: scale(1.06);

            transition:
                transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
        }


        /* Active image */
        .briscoe-caption-carousel
        .owl-item.active
        .briscoe-caption-slide__image img {
            transform: scale(1);
        }


        /* =========================================
        OVERLAY
        ========================================= */

        .briscoe-caption-slide__overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;

            z-index: 1;

            background:
                linear-gradient(
                    90deg,
                    rgba(6,18,33,.88) 0%,
                    rgba(6,18,33,.70) 35%,
                    rgba(6,18,33,.38) 67%,
                    rgba(6,18,33,.14) 100%
                );
        }


        /* =========================================
        CONTENT
        ========================================= */

        .briscoe-caption-slide__content {
            position: absolute;

            z-index: 3;

            top: 50%;
            left: max(7vw, 70px);

            width: min(850px, 68vw);

            transform: translateY(-50%);

            color: var(--white);
            padding: 0px 35px;
        }


        /* Number */
        .briscoe-caption-slide__number {
            display: block;

            margin-bottom: 15px;

            color: var(--brass-soft);

            font-family: "Archivo", Arial, sans-serif;

            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 600;

            letter-spacing: .18em;

            opacity: 0;

            transform: translateY(12px);

            transition:
                opacity .5s ease .25s,
                transform .5s ease .25s;
        }


        /* Gold line */
        .briscoe-caption-slide__line {
            display: block;

            width: 70px;
            height: 1px;

            margin-bottom: 22px;

            background: var(--brass-soft);

            transform: scaleX(0);

            transform-origin: left center;

            transition:
                transform .75s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .3s;
        }


        /* Caption */
        .briscoe-caption-slide__content h2 {
            margin: 0;

            color: var(--white);

            font-family:
                "Libre Caslon Text",
                Georgia,
                serif;

            font-size: 3rem;

            font-weight: 400;

            line-height: 1.12;

            letter-spacing: -.025em;

            opacity: 0;

            transform: translateX(-90px);

            transition:
                opacity .7s ease .25s,
                transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .25s;
        }


        /* =========================================
        ACTIVE SLIDE CONTENT
        ========================================= */

        .briscoe-caption-carousel
        .owl-item.active
        .briscoe-caption-slide__number {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }


        .briscoe-caption-carousel
        .owl-item.active
        .briscoe-caption-slide__line {
            transform: scaleX(1);
        }


        .briscoe-caption-carousel
        .owl-item.active
        .briscoe-caption-slide__content h2 {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }


        /* =========================================
        DOTS
        ========================================= */

        .briscoe-caption-carousel .owl-dots {
            position: absolute;

            left: 50%;
            bottom: 24px;

            z-index: 10;

            display: flex;

            gap: 8px;

            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }


        .briscoe-caption-carousel
        .owl-dots
        .owl-dot span {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;

            margin: 0;

            border-radius: 50%;

            background: rgba(255,255,255,.45);

            transition: all .3s ease;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-carousel
        .owl-dots
        .owl-dot.active span {
            width: 28px;

            border-radius: 10px;

            background: #D8BC7A;
        }


        /* =========================================
        ARROWS
        ========================================= */

        .briscoe-caption-arrow {
            position: absolute;

            top: 50%;

            z-index: 20;

            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;

            padding: 0;

            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);

            border-radius: 50%;

            background: rgba(12,24,39,.35);

            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);

            cursor: pointer;

            transform: translateY(-50%);

            transition:
                background .3s ease,
                border-color .3s ease;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-prev {
            left: 28px;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-next {
            right: 28px;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-arrow svg {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;

            fill: none;

            stroke: var(--white);

            stroke-width: 1.8;

            stroke-linecap: round;
            stroke-linejoin: round;
        }


        .briscoe-caption-arrow:hover {
            background: var(--ink);

            border-color: var(--brass);
        }


        /* Disabled arrows */
        .briscoe-caption-arrow.is-disabled {
            opacity: .3;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

/* ============================================================
   5. AREAS OF EXPERTISE — Roman-numeral legal index
   ============================================================ */
.expertise{
  background:var(--paper-dim);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
}
.expertise-list{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  column-gap:clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.exp-item{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}

.exp-item a{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:34px 1fr auto;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:baseline;
  padding:26px 8px;
  position:relative;
  transition:background .25s ease;
}
.exp-item a::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; bottom:-1px;
  height:2px; width:100%;
  background:var(--brass);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.exp-item a:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.exp-item a:hover{ background:rgba(174,138,60,.05); }
.exp-num{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--brass);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.exp-name{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.3;
}

.exp-desc{
  grid-column:2 / 3;
  font-size:14px;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.6;
  max-width:48ch;
}
.exp-more{
  grid-row:1;
  grid-column:3;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
  white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(-6px);
  transition:opacity .25s, transform .25s;
}
.exp-item a:hover .exp-more{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

.exp-item span.exp-name span.exprticon{float:left;margin-right: 10px;}
.exp-item span.exp-name span.exprticon img{width: 20px;}

/* ============================================================
   6. CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band{
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ink-deep) 0%, 
  color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-deep) 70%, transparent) 62%, 
  color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-deep) 72%, transparent) 100%), url("../images/Banner-101.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  /* background:var(--ink); */
  color:var(--white);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  text-align:center;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:50%; top:0;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:1px; height:42px;
  background:var(--brass-soft);
}
.cta-band h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  line-height:1.25;
  max-width:20ch;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.cta-band p{
  margin:18px auto 0;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  max-width:52ch;
}
.cta-band .cta-actions{
  margin-top:34px;
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   7. LEGAL TEAM
   ============================================================ */
.team{ padding:clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0; }

.team-grid-main{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.team-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
}
.team-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.team-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -24px rgba(20,37,60,.28);
}
.team-photo{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4 / 3;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.team-photo img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:top center;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.team-photo::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:24px; top:24px;
  width:64px; height:64px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--brass-soft);
  border-top:2px solid var(--brass-soft);
}
.team-body{ padding:30px 30px 34px; }
.team-body h4{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:26px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.team-role{
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
  margin-top:6px;
}
.team-body p{
  margin-top:16px;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.team-link{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:20px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--brass);
  padding-bottom:4px;
  transition:color .2s;
}
.team-link:hover{ color:var(--brass); }

/* ============================================================
   8. MEMBERSHIP STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.member{
  background:var(--ink-deep);
  color:var(--white);
  padding:clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0;
}
.member .wrap{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  text-align:center;
}
.member .eyebrow{ color:var(--brass-soft); }
.member .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--brass-soft); }
.member img{ height:64px; width:auto; }
.member-name{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:18px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

/* ============================================================
   9. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  padding:clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0 0;
}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}
.footer-brand img{ height:54px; width:auto; margin-bottom:22px; }
.footer-tag{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:17px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  max-width:34ch;
  line-height:1.6;
}
.footer-col h5{
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.24em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-soft);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.footer-col ul li + li{ margin-top:12px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:14px; transition:color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--brass-soft); }
.footer-contact li{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  font-size:14px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.footer-contact li + li{ margin-top:14px; }
.footer-contact svg{ width:15px; height:15px; fill:var(--brass-soft); flex:none; margin-top:4px; }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  padding:22px 0;
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer-bottom .wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.footer-bottom a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--brass-soft); }
span.menu-toggle-icon{display: none;}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; }
  .carousel-track{ transition:none; }
  .carousel-dot.is-active::after{ animation:none; transform:scaleX(1); }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
}


/* ---------- §8 Publications credibility section ---------- */
.pubs {
  background: #f6f4ef;            /* warm alt — change to your --c-paper-alt token if you have one */
  padding-block: 6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e4e0d7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e0d7;
}
.pubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.pubs-intro .section-title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pubs-intro .lead { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pubs-intro p { line-height: 1.75; }

/* Stat row — three editorial figures */
.pubs-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #d8d3c7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d3c7;
  list-style: none;
}
.pubs-stats li { padding-right: 1rem; }
.pubs-stats li + li {
  border-left: 1px solid #d8d3c7;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.pubs-stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b08d57;                 /* gold accent */
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.pubs-stats sup {
  font-size: .55em;
  vertical-align: super;
  margin-left: .1em;
}
.pubs-stats span {
  display: block;
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #5b6670;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.pubs-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .8rem;
  margin-top: .5rem;
}

/* Selected works list — numbered editorial list */
.pubs-list-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e4e0d7;
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 36, 47, .06);
  position: relative;
}
.pubs-list-label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b08d57;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.pubs-list-label::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #b08d57;
  margin-top: .55rem;
}
.pubs-list {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: pub;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.pubs-list li {
  counter-increment: pub;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #efece4;
}
.pubs-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.pubs-list li:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.pubs-list li::before {
  content: counter(pub, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #b08d57;
  flex: none;
  min-width: 2.4rem;
}
.pub-title {
  font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #232e38;
  line-height: 1.4;
}


/* ---------- §9 Homepage contact form section ---------- */
.home-contact {
  padding-block: 6rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.home-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.home-contact-info .section-title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.home-contact-info .lead { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.home-contact-info p { line-height: 1.75; }

.home-contact-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e4e0d7;
}
.home-contact-points li {
  display: flex;
  gap: .9rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e0d7;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #232e38;
}
.home-contact-points svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: #b08d57;
  flex: none;
  margin-top: .2rem;
}
.home-contact-points a {
  color: #232e38;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.home-contact-points a:hover { color: #b08d57; }

/* Form */
.home-contact-form-wrap {
  background: #16242f;          /* deep navy to anchor the form */
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 36, 47, .12);
}
.home-contact-form { display: block; }
.hcf-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hcf-field { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hcf-row .hcf-field { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hcf-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: .55rem;
}
.hcf-field label span[aria-hidden] {
  color: #b08d57;
  margin-left: .15rem;
}
.hcf-field input,
.hcf-field select,
.hcf-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: "Archivo", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  padding: .65rem 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color .25s ease;
}
.hcf-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.hcf-field input:focus,
.hcf-field select:focus,
.hcf-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: #b08d57;
}
.hcf-field input::placeholder,
.hcf-field textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
}
/* Native select styling on dark background */
.hcf-field select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, #b08d57 50%),
                    linear-gradient(135deg, #b08d57 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 14px) 50%, calc(100% - 8px) 50%;
  background-size: 6px 6px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding-right: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hcf-field select option {
  color: #232e38;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.hcf-consent {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.home-contact-form .btn--solid {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
}

.newsall{display: flex;gap: 25px;}

/* Sub Menu Active */
.main-nav li.is-current > a {
  background: transparent;
}

.main-nav > ul > li.is-current > a {
  color: #001426;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}

.main-nav > ul > li.is-current > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  /* bottom: -5px; */
  height: 2px;
  background: #d6a545;
}

.main-nav .sub li.is-current > a {
  color: #d6a545;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* insight hero */

.insight-wrap {
  width: min(var(--wrap), calc(100% - (var(--pad) * 2)));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.insight-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  color: var(--white);
}
.insight-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ink-deep) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-deep) 90%, transparent) 52%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-deep) 72%, transparent) 100%),
    url("https://briscoeattorneys.com/staging/images/page-hero.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
/* .insight-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 8%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brass) 55%, transparent);
} */
.insight-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: end;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-block: 80px 72px;
  text-align: center;
}
.insight-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-soft);
}
.insight-breadcrumb a { color: var(--white); }
.insight-breadcrumb-line { width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--brass); }
.insight-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-soft);
}
/* .insight-kicker::before { content: ""; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--brass); } */
.insight-hero h1 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  line-height: 1.03;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.insight-hero-meta {
  margin-top: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper-dim);
}
.insight-hero-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.insight-hero-meta i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--brass); transform: rotate(45deg); }

.insight-progress {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.insight-progress-bar { width: 0; height: 100%; background: var(--brass); }

/* insight */
.insight-main { padding: 80px 0 96px; }
.insight-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 790px) 250px;
  gap: clamp(44px, 7vw, 90px);
  align-items: start;
}
.insight-article { min-width: 0; }
.insight-lead {
  margin: 0 0 42px;
  padding: 0 0 34px 28px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--brass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 27px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.insight-article p {
  margin: 0 0 25px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}
.insight-article h2 {
  scroll-margin-top: 92px;
  margin: 66px 0 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  position: relative;
}
.insight-article h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 54px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brass);
}
.insight-article h3 {
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.insight-article ul,
.insight-article ol { margin: 0 0 28px; padding-left: 24px; }
.insight-article li { margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 8px; }
.insight-article li::marker { color: var(--brass); }

.insight-law-note {
  margin: 34px 0 38px;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.insight-law-note::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1px;
  top: -1px;
  width: 5px;
  height: calc(100% + 2px);
  background: var(--brass);
}
.insight-law-note-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--brass);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.insight-law-note p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.insight-quote {
  margin: 44px 0;
  padding: 34px 34px 34px 42px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.insight-quote::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 58px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brass-soft);
}

.insight-letter {
  margin: 32px 0 38px;
  padding: 36px clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brass);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.insight-letter p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 10px; }

.insight-decisions {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
}
.insight-decision {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 22px 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.insight-decision:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.insight-decision-key {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  color: var(--brass);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.insight-decision p { margin: 0; }

/* Sidebar */
.insight-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 44px;
  padding-left: 25px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.insight-sidebar-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--brass);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.insight-toc { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.insight-toc li { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.insight-toc a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: border-color .22s ease, color .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
}
.insight-toc a:hover,
.insight-toc a.is-active { color: var(--ink); border-left-color: var(--brass); transform: translateX(3px); }
.insight-share {
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.insight-share button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s ease, color .22s ease;
}
.insight-share button:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }

/* Related carousel */
.insight-related {
  padding: 84px 0;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.slider-section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.slider-section-head p {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
}
.slider-section-head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}
.insight-carousel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.insight-carousel.owl-loaded { display: block; }
/* .insight-related-card {
  min-height: 270px;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}
.insight-related-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  bottom: -40px;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border: 1px solid var(--brass-soft);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.insight-related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--brass-soft); }
.insight-related-card:hover::after { transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.18); }
.insight-related-card .tag {
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  color: var(--brass);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.insight-related-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}
.insight-related-card .readmore {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.insight-related-card .readmore::after { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--brass); transition: width .22s ease; }
.insight-related-card:hover .readmore::after { width: 40px; } */


    .briscoe-related-slider {
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 50px 0;
      background: var(--paper-dim);
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__wrap {
      width: min(var(--wrap), calc(100% - (var(--pad) * 2)));
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__heading {
      max-width: 680px;
      margin: 0 auto 40px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      color: var(--brass);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__eyebrow::before,
    .briscoe-related-slider__eyebrow::after {
      content: "";
      width: 28px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--brass);
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__heading h2 {
      margin: 0 0 12px;
      color: var(--ink-deep);
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 50px);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__heading p {
      margin: 0;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .briscoe-related-slider__slider-wrap {
      position: relative;
      padding: 0 55px;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-stage-outer { padding: 28px 0 36px; }
    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-stage { display: flex; align-items: center; }

    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-item {
      opacity: .55;
      transform: scale(.84);
      transition: transform .5s ease, opacity .5s ease;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-item.center {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1.08);
      z-index: 5;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card {
      display: block;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12, 24, 39, .08);
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__image {
      position: relative;
      height: 340px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--ink-deep);
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: block;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .7s ease;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

    .briscoe-slider-card__overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,24,39,.95) 0%, rgba(12,24,39,.62) 45%, rgba(12,24,39,.08) 82%);
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__content {
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      padding: 26px;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__category {
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: var(--brass-soft);
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__content h3 {
      margin: 0 0 16px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.28;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .07em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-card__link span { color: var(--brass-soft); transition: transform .25s ease; }
    .briscoe-slider-card:hover .briscoe-slider-card__link span { transform: translateX(4px); }

    .briscoe-slider-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      z-index: 10;
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 0;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white);
      cursor: pointer;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-prev { left: 0; }
    .briscoe-slider-next { right: 0; }

    .briscoe-slider-arrow svg {
      width: 20px;
      height: 20px;
      fill: none;
      stroke: var(--ink-deep);
      stroke-width: 1.8;
      stroke-linecap: round;
      stroke-linejoin: round;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-arrow:hover { background: var(--ink-deep); border-color: var(--ink-deep); }
    .briscoe-slider-arrow:hover svg { stroke: var(--white); }

    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-dots {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
      width: 9px;
      height: 9px;
      margin: 0;
      background: var(--line);
      transition: all .25s ease;
    }

    .briscoe-slider-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
      width: 24px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      background: var(--brass);
    }

    /* ===================================
   BRISCOE CONTINUOUS IMAGE GALLERY
=================================== */

.briscoe-gallery-section {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F2EFE7;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 80px 0px;
}

.briscoe-gallery-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.briscoe-gallery-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.briscoe-gallery-carousel .owl-stage {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;

    /* important for continuous smooth movement */
    transition-timing-function: linear !important;
    -webkit-transition-timing-function: linear !important;
}

.briscoe-gallery-carousel .owl-item {
    display: flex;
}

.briscoe-gallery-item {
    width: 100%;
    height: 330px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.briscoe-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;

    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

/* subtle image zoom on hover */
.briscoe-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}


/* ========================
   RESPONSIVE
======================== */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

    .briscoe-gallery-item {
        height: 300px;
    }

}


@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .briscoe-gallery-item {
        height: 280px;
    }

}


@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .briscoe-gallery-item {
        height: 250px;
    }

}


@media (max-width: 575px) {

    .briscoe-gallery-item {
        height: 220px;
    }

}

/* ================================
   International Network Section
================================ */

.international-network {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.international-network__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 36% 64%;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT IMAGE */
.international-network__logo {
   position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.international-network__logo img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: auto;
    background: #fff;
}

.international-network__logo:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 20px;
    width: calc(95% - 25px);
    height: calc(100% - 25px);
    background: #14253C;
    z-index: 0;
}



/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.international-network__content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.international-network__content .eyebrow {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-align: left;
}

.international-network__content h2 {
    margin: 0 0 25px;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.international-network__content p {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.international-network__content p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}


/* BUTTON */
.international-network__content a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--brass);
}



/* =====================================
   Form Alerts
===================================== */

.form-alert {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px 45px 15px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.form-alert--success {
    background: #edf7ed;
    color: #245c24;
    border: 1px solid #b7ddb7;
}

.form-alert--error {
    background: #fff0f0;
    color: #8a2020;
    border: 1px solid #e4b8b8;
}

.form-alert__text {
    flex: 1;
}

.form-alert__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.form-alert__close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* =====================================
   404 Error Page
===================================== */

.error-page {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.error-page__number {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(100px, 16vw, 180px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    opacity: 0.08;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.error-page h2 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.error-page p {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.error-page__actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}