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  --navy:#0A0F1C; --navy-2:#05070D; --deep:#123A6A; --gold:#D4AF37; --gold-2:#F0D58B; --pearl:#F2F2EF; --muted:#8B8B8A; --line:rgba(212,175,55,.22); --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.045); --glass-2:rgba(255,255,255,.075); --max:1180px; --radius:28px;
}
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/* v2 routed experience + Future Horizon intro */
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@keyframes earth-descent{0%{transform:translate3d(-50%,-4vh,0) scale(1.04);opacity:.25}55%{opacity:.50}100%{transform:translate3d(-50%,52vh,0) scale(.82);opacity:.18}}@keyframes sun-bloom{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.72)}55%{opacity:.95;transform:scale(1)}100%{opacity:.42;transform:scale(1.08)}}@keyframes rays-reveal{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.82) rotate(-8deg)}70%{opacity:.58}100%{opacity:.22;transform:scale(1.05) rotate(0deg)}}@keyframes horizon-intro{to{transform:perspective(500px) rotateX(62deg) scaleX(1)}}@keyframes logo-form{0%{opacity:0;clip-path:inset(0 50% 0 50%);transform:translateY(14px) scale(.96)}45%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:1;clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);transform:none}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important}.earth-graphic{top:5%;transform:translate3d(-50%,0,0) scale(.9);opacity:.18}.sun-glow{opacity:.22;transform:scale(1)}.logo-form{opacity:1;clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);transform:none}.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}
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/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v2.1 World-class polish: wide-angle Earth sunrise hero, safe header/logo,
   minimal audio behavior. Appended as non-destructive overrides.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root{
  --header-h-desktop:72px;
  --header-h-tablet:64px;
  --header-h-mobile:56px;
}
.site-header{
  height:var(--header-h-desktop);
  z-index:1000;
  padding-inline:clamp(16px,4.8vw,72px);
  background:rgba(5,7,13,.64);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.12);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  overflow:visible;
}
.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  height:100%;
  min-width:0;
  padding:12px 0;
  overflow:visible;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.brand img,.brand-logo{
  display:block;
  width:auto!important;
  max-height:calc(var(--header-h-desktop) - 20px);
  max-width:min(220px,30vw);
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:left center;
  overflow:visible;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(212,175,55,.16));
}
.main-nav{
  gap:clamp(18px,2vw,30px);
  min-width:0;
}
.main-nav a{
  position:relative;
  min-height:44px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.76);
  transition:color .16s ease, opacity .16s ease;
}
.main-nav a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;right:0;bottom:5px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .18s ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover::after,.main-nav a:focus-visible::after,.main-nav a.is-active::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left;}
.nav-cta::after{display:none;}
.nav-toggle{
  min-width:44px;
  min-height:44px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(242,242,239,.04);
  cursor:pointer;
}

/* Wide-angle backlit Earth hero */
.hero--space-sunrise{
  background:var(--navy-2); /* keeps intro color family unchanged */
  isolation:isolate;
}
.hero-visual{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;}
.earth-wide{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:.95;animation:earthCinematicDrift 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
.earth-wide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:62% 50%;filter:contrast(1.06) saturate(.9) brightness(.82);transform:scale(1.02);}
.sun-rim{position:absolute;z-index:1;right:clamp(2%,10vw,14%);top:37%;width:clamp(260px,42vw,680px);aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:999px;pointer-events:none;opacity:.72;mix-blend-mode:screen;filter:blur(22px);background:radial-gradient(circle at 42% 58%,rgba(255,241,202,.92) 0%,rgba(255,188,88,.42) 7%,rgba(212,175,55,.16) 20%,transparent 48%);transform:translate(16%,-28%) scale(.96);animation:sunCinematicBloom 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
.hero-contrast{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:radial-gradient(circle at 68% 41%,rgba(212,175,55,.08),transparent 29%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,7,13,.77) 0%,rgba(10,15,28,.47) 48%,rgba(5,7,13,.64) 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,7,13,.42),rgba(5,7,13,.84));}
.intro-horizon{z-index:3;}
.intro-content{z-index:4;}
.logo-form{z-index:4;position:relative;}
@keyframes earthCinematicDrift{from{transform:translate3d(0,-.7%,0) scale(1.01);}to{transform:translate3d(-.9%,.9%,0) scale(1.035);}}
@keyframes sunCinematicBloom{from{opacity:.46;transform:translate(16%,-28%) scale(.94);}to{opacity:.86;transform:translate(16%,-28%) scale(1.04);}}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v5 Executive content sections: vision, mission, core values, founder message
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vision-mission-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 10%,rgba(212,175,55,.10),transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0f1c 0%,#05070d 100%);
}
.vm-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
}
.vm-card,
.value-card,
.founder-copy{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.16);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.075),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  box-shadow:0 26px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.vm-card{
  min-height:360px;
  padding:38px;
}
.vm-card::before,
.value-card::before,
.founder-copy::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 74% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.16),transparent 38%);
  opacity:.78;
}
.vm-kicker,
.value-number{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  min-width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.30);
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.vm-card h3,
.value-card h3,
.founder-copy h2,
.founder-copy blockquote,
.founder-signature{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.vm-card h3{
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,4.4vw,72px);
  color:var(--pearl);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.vm-card p,
.value-card p{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.72);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.78;
}
.values-section{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,#05070d 0%,#0a0f1c 52%,#05070d 100%);
}
.values-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px;
}
.value-card{
  min-height:270px;
  padding:30px;
  transition:transform .32s ease,border-color .32s ease,box-shadow .32s ease;
}
.value-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.44);
  box-shadow:0 32px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
}
.value-card h3{
  font-size:28px;
}
.founder-message-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 40%,rgba(18,58,106,.25),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0f1c,#05070d);
}
.founder-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;
  gap:44px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.founder-visual{
  position:relative;
  min-height:560px;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.16);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%,rgba(212,175,55,.20),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06),rgba(255,255,255,.018));
  box-shadow:0 28px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
}
.founder-visual::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 49%,rgba(212,175,55,.20) 50%,transparent 51%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 0 1px,transparent 1px 86px);
  opacity:.7;
}
.founder-visual img{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:min(320px,70%);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(212,175,55,.28));
  opacity:.96;
}
.founder-horizon{
  position:absolute;
  left:12%;
  right:12%;
  top:36%;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),var(--gold),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 44px rgba(212,175,55,.38);
  transform:perspective(500px) rotateX(62deg);
}
.founder-copy{
  padding:44px;
}
.founder-copy blockquote{
  margin:0;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.78);
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.4vw,22px);
  line-height:1.78;
}
.founder-signature{
  margin-top:34px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  display:grid;
  gap:4px;
}
.founder-signature strong{
  color:var(--pearl);
  font-size:18px;
}
.founder-signature span{
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.58);
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.founder-signature em{
  margin-top:10px;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-style:normal;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12px;
}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .vm-grid,.values-grid,.founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .vm-card{min-height:auto;padding:30px;}
  .founder-visual{min-height:360px;}
  .founder-copy{padding:30px;}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .vm-card,.value-card,.founder-copy{border-radius:22px;}
  .founder-visual{min-height:300px;border-radius:22px;}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v6 Founder portrait refinement — premium editorial treatment
   Uses the approved founder portrait supplied by client. The image is preserved
   as black-and-white and integrated with the Future Horizon dark/gold system.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-grid--portrait{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr);
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,58px);
  align-items:stretch;
}
.founder-visual--portrait{
  position:relative;
  min-height:620px;
  margin:0;
  border-radius:calc(var(--radius) + 2px);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.20);
  background:#05070d;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 34px 110px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.founder-visual--portrait::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:18px;
  z-index:3;
  pointer-events:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.14);
  border-radius:calc(var(--radius) - 8px);
}
.founder-visual--portrait::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:10%;
  right:10%;
  bottom:96px;
  z-index:3;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),var(--gold),transparent);
  opacity:.68;
  box-shadow:0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,.34);
}
.founder-visual--portrait picture,
.founder-visual--portrait img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}
.founder-visual--portrait picture{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-visual--portrait img{
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:54% 39%;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.08) brightness(.78);
  transform:scale(1.012);
}
.founder-photo-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 58% 28%,rgba(212,175,55,.12),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,7,13,.72) 0%,rgba(5,7,13,.10) 46%,rgba(5,7,13,.64) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,7,13,.08) 0%,rgba(5,7,13,.18) 46%,rgba(5,7,13,.88) 100%);
}
.founder-visual--portrait figcaption{
  position:absolute;
  left:34px;
  right:34px;
  bottom:30px;
  z-index:4;
  display:grid;
  gap:7px;
}
.founder-visual--portrait figcaption span{
  color:var(--pearl);
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(30px,3vw,46px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.founder-visual--portrait figcaption strong{
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.68);
  font:700 11px/1.45 Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.founder-copy--executive{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  min-height:620px;
  padding:clamp(32px,4.2vw,60px);
}
.founder-copy--executive h2{
  max-width:760px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.founder-copy--executive blockquote{
  max-width:820px;
}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .founder-grid--portrait{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .founder-visual--portrait{min-height:680px;}
  .founder-copy--executive{min-height:auto;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .founder-visual--portrait{min-height:560px;}
  .founder-visual--portrait::before{inset:12px;}
  .founder-visual--portrait figcaption{left:24px;right:24px;bottom:24px;}
  .founder-copy--executive{padding:28px;}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .founder-visual--portrait{min-height:500px;}
  .founder-visual--portrait img{object-position:55% 36%;}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v7 Final Founder & Group Chief Executive Message polish
   Premium editorial composition, stronger hierarchy, tighter mobile behavior.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-message-section--final{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(96px,10vw,150px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%,rgba(212,175,55,.10),transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 46%,rgba(18,58,106,.30),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#05070d 0%,#0a0f1c 48%,#05070d 100%);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.founder-message-section--final::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.014) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:86px 86px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,black 0%,transparent 72%);
  opacity:.30;
}
.founder-horizon-field{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.founder-horizon-arc{
  position:absolute;
  left:8%;
  right:8%;
  top:42%;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(212,175,55,.30),rgba(240,213,139,.72),rgba(212,175,55,.30),transparent);
  transform:perspective(760px) rotateX(62deg);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,.22));
  opacity:.58;
}
.founder-horizon-light{
  position:absolute;
  top:30%;
  left:50%;
  width:1px;
  height:20%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(240,213,139,.82),rgba(212,175,55,.34),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 50px rgba(212,175,55,.30);
  opacity:.42;
}
.founder-message-section--final > .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-message-heading{
  width:min(880px,100%);
  margin:0 auto clamp(34px,5vw,62px);
  text-align:center;
}
.founder-message-heading h2{
  margin-bottom:18px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.founder-message-heading p{
  margin:0 auto;
  width:min(720px,100%);
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.70);
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.25vw,19px);
  line-height:1.78;
}
.founder-editorial-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.86fr) minmax(0,1.14fr);
  gap:clamp(26px,4.2vw,62px);
  align-items:stretch;
}
.founder-portrait-card{
  position:relative;
  margin:0;
  min-height:clamp(560px,55vw,720px);
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:34px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.24);
  background:#05070d;
  box-shadow:0 34px 110px rgba(0,0,0,.48), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.founder-portrait-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:18px;
  z-index:4;
  border-radius:23px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.14);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-portrait-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto 11% 112px 11%;
  z-index:4;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),var(--gold),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 34px rgba(212,175,55,.30);
  opacity:.74;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-portrait-card picture,
.founder-portrait-card img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}
.founder-portrait-card picture{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-portrait-card img{
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:58% 31%;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.14) brightness(.72);
  transform:scale(1.018);
}
.founder-portrait-shine{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 19%,rgba(240,213,139,.15),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,7,13,.78) 0%,rgba(5,7,13,.18) 45%,rgba(5,7,13,.58) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,7,13,.10) 0%,rgba(5,7,13,.18) 44%,rgba(5,7,13,.90) 100%);
}
.founder-nameplate{
  position:absolute;
  left:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);
  right:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);
  bottom:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  z-index:5;
  display:grid;
  gap:7px;
}
.founder-nameplate small{
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
}
.founder-nameplate strong{
  color:var(--pearl);
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(35px,3.7vw,56px);
  line-height:.94;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.founder-nameplate span{
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.66);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}
.founder-message-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:clamp(560px,55vw,720px);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:clamp(34px,5vw,66px);
  border-radius:34px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.16),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.078),rgba(255,255,255,.024));
  box-shadow:0 34px 110px rgba(0,0,0,.36), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.founder-message-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 48%,rgba(212,175,55,.08) 50%,transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,rgba(18,58,106,.24),transparent 36%);
  opacity:.64;
}
.founder-message-card__top,
.founder-message-card blockquote,
.founder-executive-signoff{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-message-card__top{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.quote-mark{
  display:block;
  color:rgba(212,175,55,.26);
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(88px,9vw,150px);
  line-height:.58;
  margin-left:-6px;
}
.founder-pillar-row{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  gap:8px;
}
.founder-pillar-row span{
  min-height:34px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:0 13px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  background:rgba(5,7,13,.22);
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.72);
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
}
.founder-message-card blockquote{
  margin:0;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.82);
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.24vw,21px);
  line-height:1.82;
  max-width:860px;
}
.founder-message-card blockquote br + br{
  display:block;
  content:"";
  margin-top:16px;
}
.founder-executive-signoff{
  margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.20);
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}
.founder-executive-signoff div{
  display:grid;
  gap:4px;
}
.founder-executive-signoff strong{
  color:var(--pearl);
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,2.4vw,38px);
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:600;
}
.founder-executive-signoff span{
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.55);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
}
.founder-executive-signoff em{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-style:normal;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .founder-editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .founder-portrait-card{min-height:720px;}
  .founder-message-card{min-height:auto;}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .founder-message-section--final{padding:84px 0;}
  .founder-message-heading{text-align:left;}
  .founder-portrait-card,
  .founder-message-card{border-radius:24px;}
  .founder-portrait-card{min-height:560px;}
  .founder-portrait-card::before{inset:12px;border-radius:16px;}
  .founder-portrait-card::after{bottom:104px;}
  .founder-portrait-card img{object-position:58% 29%;}
  .founder-message-card{padding:28px;}
  .founder-message-card__top{display:grid;gap:10px;}
  .founder-pillar-row{justify-content:flex-start;}
  .founder-executive-signoff{display:grid;align-items:start;}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .founder-portrait-card{min-height:500px;}
  .founder-nameplate strong{font-size:34px;}
  .founder-message-card blockquote{font-size:16px;line-height:1.78;}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v8 Founder Message Split Block
   Requested layout: one premium block divided into two sections:
   left portrait, right message. The portrait stretches to match the text height.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-message-section--split{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(88px,9vw,136px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 14%,rgba(212,175,55,.105),transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 56%,rgba(18,58,106,.26),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#05070d 0%,#0a0f1c 48%,#05070d 100%);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.founder-message-section--split::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.014) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:88px 88px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,black 0%,transparent 74%);
  opacity:.28;
}
.founder-message-section--split > .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-split-block{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr);
  gap:0;
  align-items:stretch;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.22);
  border-radius:36px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.064),rgba(255,255,255,.018)),
    rgba(5,7,13,.58);
  box-shadow:0 40px 130px rgba(0,0,0,.50), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  min-height:clamp(620px,54vw,760px);
}
.founder-split-photo{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100%;
  margin:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#05070d;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.founder-split-photo::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:18px;
  z-index:4;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.14);
  border-radius:22px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.founder-split-photo::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto 12% 12% 12%;
  z-index:5;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),var(--gold),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 34px rgba(212,175,55,.34);
  opacity:.72;
}
.founder-split-photo picture,
.founder-split-photo img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}
.founder-split-photo picture{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-split-photo img{
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:57% 33%;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.16) brightness(.72);
  transform:scale(1.018);
}
.founder-photo-shine{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 20%,rgba(240,213,139,.16),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,7,13,.70) 0%,rgba(5,7,13,.12) 52%,rgba(5,7,13,.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,7,13,.08) 0%,rgba(5,7,13,.16) 44%,rgba(5,7,13,.82) 100%);
}
.founder-split-message{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  min-height:100%;
  padding:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 96% 0%,rgba(212,175,55,.14),transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,rgba(18,58,106,.20),transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.052),rgba(255,255,255,.016));
}
.founder-split-message::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 48%,rgba(212,175,55,.065) 50%,transparent 52%);
  opacity:.56;
}
.founder-split-message__head,
.founder-message-card__top--split,
.founder-split-message blockquote,
.founder-executive-signoff--split{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.founder-split-message__head{margin-bottom:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);}
.founder-split-message__head h2{
  margin:12px 0 16px;
  max-width:780px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.founder-split-message__head p{
  margin:0;
  max-width:720px;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.68);
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.18vw,18px);
  line-height:1.72;
}
.founder-message-card__top--split{
  margin:0 0 22px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:22px;
}
.founder-split-message blockquote{
  margin:0;
  max-width:880px;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.84);
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.18vw,20px);
  line-height:1.84;
}
.founder-executive-signoff--split{
  margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);
}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .founder-split-block{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    min-height:0;
  }
  .founder-split-photo{
    min-height:clamp(480px,72vw,680px);
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  }
  .founder-split-message{min-height:auto;}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .founder-message-section--split{padding:78px 0;}
  .founder-split-block{border-radius:26px;}
  .founder-split-photo{min-height:520px;}
  .founder-split-photo::before{inset:12px;border-radius:16px;}
  .founder-split-photo img{object-position:58% 30%;}
  .founder-split-message{padding:28px;}
  .founder-message-card__top--split{display:grid;gap:12px;}
  .founder-pillar-row{justify-content:flex-start;}
  .founder-executive-signoff--split{display:grid;align-items:start;}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .founder-split-photo{min-height:460px;}
  .founder-split-message blockquote{font-size:16px;line-height:1.78;}
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v9 polish: remove numerical section markers, add contact number + newsletter
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-direct{
  display:inline-flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  margin:24px 0 6px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(212,175,55,.08),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  box-shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.contact-direct span{
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.52);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}
.contact-direct a{
  color:var(--gold-2);
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,30px);
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,serif;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.newsletter-section{
  padding-top:70px;
  padding-bottom:90px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 20%,rgba(212,175,55,.13),transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 78%,rgba(18,58,106,.22),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#05070d,#0a0f1c 48%,#05070d);
}
.newsletter-block{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr .92fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  border-radius:34px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),rgba(255,255,255,.028)),
    rgba(5,7,13,.64);
  box-shadow:0 34px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
}
.newsletter-block::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:8%;
  right:8%;
  top:0;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-2),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 34px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}
.newsletter-block::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-20%;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 72% 50%,rgba(212,175,55,.12),transparent 28%);
}
.newsletter-copy,
.newsletter-form{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.newsletter-copy h2{
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.newsletter-copy p{
  max-width:640px;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.72);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.75;
}
.newsletter-form{
  padding:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:26px;
  background:rgba(5,7,13,.42);
}
.newsletter-form label{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.62);
  font-size:12px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:700;
}
.newsletter-input-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
}
.newsletter-input-row input{
  flex:1;
  min-width:0;
  min-height:52px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  color:var(--pearl);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:0 18px;
  font-family:inherit;
  outline:none;
}
.newsletter-input-row input:focus{
  border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,.08);
}
.newsletter-privacy{
  margin:14px 0 0;
  color:rgba(242,242,239,.45);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.6;
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .newsletter-block{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;border-radius:28px;}
  .newsletter-input-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .newsletter-input-row .btn{width:100%;}
}