/* ==========================================================================
   MERCERBRIDGE Homepage
   MDBootstrap 5 / Bootstrap 5 custom styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --mb-blue: #14223B;
  --mb-blue-dark: #293b84;
  --mb-navy: #14223b;
  --mb-navy-soft: #1b2b49;
  --mb-charcoal: #303137;
  --mb-muted: #696860;
  --mb-ivory: #f7f2e9;
  --mb-warm-white: #fcfaf6;
  --mb-parchment: #eee5d8;
  --mb-stone: #d8cfc2;
  --mb-stone-light: #e9e2d8;
  --mb-clay: #a9957d;
  --mb-white: #ffffff;
 --mb-gold: #c9a06d;
  --mb-gold-light: #d9b98f;
  --mb-gold-dark: #ad7f4a;
  --mb-border: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
  --mb-serif: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  --mb-sans: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  --mb-container: 1380px;
  --mb-header-height: 86px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Base and Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--mb-header-height);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
  color: var(--mb-charcoal);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
p {
  margin-top: 0;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}

a {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--mb-blue-dark);
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.4);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

.mb-container {
  width: min(100% - 3rem, var(--mb-container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.purple-txt
{ color: #aab7ea;}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Header and Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  z-index: 1000;
  top: 0;
  min-height: 108px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  background: rgba(252, 250, 246, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.035);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.site-header .navbar {
  min-height: 108px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.site-header .mb-container {
  width: min(
    calc(100% - clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 6rem)),
    1500px
  );
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Logo
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-wordmark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-right: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.site-header .navbar-nav {
  gap: clamp(0.55rem, 1vw, 1.2rem);
}

.site-header .nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.8rem 0.15rem !important;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--mb-charcoal);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

/*
 * Navigation underline
 */

.site-header .nav-link::before {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.15rem;
  bottom: 0.48rem;
  left: 0.15rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  content: "";
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.site-header .nav-link:hover,
.site-header .nav-link:focus-visible,
.site-header .nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
}

.site-header .nav-link:hover::before,
.site-header .nav-link:focus-visible::before,
.site-header .nav-link[aria-current="page"]::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Services dropdown indicator
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.site-header .dropdown-toggle::after {
  position: static;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0.36rem;
  height: 0.36rem;
  margin: -0.2rem 0 0 0.15rem;
  border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  background: transparent;
  content: "";
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after,
.mb-nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: translateY(2px) rotate(225deg);
}

/*
 * Keep the dropdown connected to its trigger
 */

.mb-services-menu {
  top: 100%;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.site-header,
.site-header .navbar,
.site-header .navbar-collapse,
.site-header .mb-container {
  overflow: visible;
}

.mb-hero-media {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: mbHeroMediaFadeIn 1.8s ease-out .25s forwards;
}

@keyframes mbHeroMediaFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-hero-media {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
  }
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Header call to action
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.site-header .mb-header-btn.btn-extrude {
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.76rem 1.2rem;
  border-color: var(--mb-gold) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  background: var(--mb-navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 0 var(--mb-gold) !important;
  color: var(--mb-ivory) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.site-header .mb-header-btn.btn-extrude:hover,
.site-header .mb-header-btn.btn-extrude:focus-visible {
  background: var(--mb-navy-soft) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 0 var(--mb-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navigation button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.navbar-toggler {
  padding: 0.48rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--mb-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Collapsed navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .site-header,
  .site-header .navbar {
    min-height: 82px;
  }

  .site-header .mb-container {
    width: min(calc(100% - 2rem), var(--mb-container));
  }

  .mb-logo {
    height: 54px;
  }

  .mb-wordmark {
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .site-header .navbar-collapse {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    padding: 1rem 0 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  }

  .site-header .navbar-nav {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .site-header .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .site-header .nav-link::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .site-header .nav-item.ms-lg-4 {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .site-header .mb-header-btn.btn-extrude {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-services-menu {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0.35rem 0 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .site-header,
  .site-header .navbar {
    min-height: 76px;
  }

  .mb-logo {
    height: 50px;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Gold Hero Button
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-hero .mb-btn {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold);
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(8, 17, 36, 0.18);
}

.mb-hero .mb-btn:hover,
.mb-hero .mb-btn:focus {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  background: var(--mb-gold-light);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 17, 36, 0.24);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mb-hero .mb-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--mb-ivory);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/*
 * Secondary hero link
 */

.mb-hero .mb-text-link {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.88);
}

.mb-hero .mb-text-link:hover,
.mb-hero .mb-text-link:focus {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Navy and Gold Button
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-btn.btn-extrude {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0.92rem 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid #c9a06d !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
  background: var(--mb-navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 0 #c9a06d !important;
  color: var(--mb-ivory) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: none !important;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition:
    transform 150ms ease,
    box-shadow 150ms ease,
    background-color 150ms ease;
}

.mb-btn.btn-extrude:hover {
  background: #203253 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 7px 0 #c9a06d !important;
  color: var(--mb-white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mb-btn.btn-extrude:active {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #c9a06d !important;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.mb-btn.btn-extrude:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--mb-blue);
  outline-offset: 5px;
}

.mb-btn.btn-extrude i {
  color: #e2bd8c;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: transform 150ms ease;
}

.mb-btn.btn-extrude:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/*
 * Small header version
 */

.mb-btn-small.btn-extrude {
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0.72rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 0 #c9a06d !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.mb-btn-small.btn-extrude:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 0 #c9a06d !important;
}

.mb-btn-small.btn-extrude:active {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #c9a06d !important;
}

/*
 * Reduced motion
 */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-btn.btn-extrude,
  .mb-btn.btn-extrude i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-btn.btn-extrude:hover,
  .mb-btn.btn-extrude:active {
    transform: none;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   4. Buttons and Text Links
   ========================================================================== */
.mb-nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.site-header button.nav-link {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mb-services-menu {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1200;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  display: none !important;
  min-width: 285px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-nav-dropdown:hover > .mb-services-menu,
.mb-nav-dropdown:focus-within > .mb-services-menu,
.mb-services-menu.show {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mb-services-menu.show {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.site-header,
.site-header .navbar,
.site-header .navbar-collapse,
.site-header .mb-container {
  overflow: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-services-menu {
    position: static;
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}

/*
 * Primary button
 */

.mb-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 58px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem 1rem 1.65rem;
  border: 1px solid #d2a66f !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      #ddb77f 0%,
      #c99a60 52%,
      #b98245 100%
    ) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 26px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  color: var(--mb-navy) !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: none !important;
  transition:
    border-color 220ms ease,
    box-shadow 220ms ease,
    transform 220ms ease;
}

/*
 * Subtle light sweep
 */

.mb-btn::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -75%;
  width: 45%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28),
      transparent
    );
  content: "";
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 500ms ease;
}

.mb-btn:hover {
  border-color: #dcb27d !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.23),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) !important;
  color: var(--mb-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mb-btn:hover::before {
  left: 135%;
}

.mb-btn:active {
  box-shadow:
    0 7px 18px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mb-btn:focus-visible {
  border-color: #dcb27d !important;
  outline: 2px solid var(--mb-navy);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.2) !important;
}

/*
 * Button arrow
 */

.mb-btn i {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex: 0 0 32px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: #e3bd87;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition:
    background-color 220ms ease,
    color 220ms ease,
    transform 220ms ease;
}

.mb-btn:hover i,
.mb-btn:focus-visible i {
  background: #223858;
  color: #f5d8ae;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/*
 * Reduced motion
 */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-btn,
  .mb-btn::before,
  .mb-btn i {
    transition: none;
  }
}
/*
 * Small header button
 */

.mb-btn-small {
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}

/*
 * Light button for navy backgrounds
 */

.mb-btn-light {
  border-color: var(--mb-ivory) !important;
  background: var(--mb-ivory) !important;
  color: var(--mb-navy) !important;
}

.mb-btn-light:hover,
.mb-btn-light:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--mb-white) !important;
  background: var(--mb-white) !important;
  color: var(--mb-blue) !important;
}

/*
 * Text links
 */

.mb-text-link,
.mb-insight-list a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: none;
}

.mb-text-link::after,
.mb-insight-list a::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.35);
  content: "";
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-text-link i,
.mb-insight-list a i {
  color: #a87843;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-text-link:hover,
.mb-text-link:focus-visible,
.mb-insight-list a:hover,
.mb-insight-list a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-text-link:hover::after,
.mb-text-link:focus-visible::after,
.mb-insight-list a:hover::after,
.mb-insight-list a:focus-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.mb-text-link:hover i,
.mb-text-link:focus-visible i,
.mb-insight-list a:hover i,
.mb-insight-list a:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/*
 * Text link for dark sections
 */

.mb-text-link-light {
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-text-link-light::after {
  background: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.45);
}

.mb-text-link-light:hover,
.mb-text-link-light:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

/*
 * Reduced motion
 */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-btn,
  .mb-btn i,
  .mb-text-link i,
  .mb-text-link::after,
  .mb-insight-list a i,
  .mb-insight-list a::after {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-btn:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 62fr) minmax(320px, 38fr);
  min-height: calc(100svh - var(--mb-header-height));
  background: var(--mb-navy);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
  padding:
    clamp(3.6rem, 5.6vw, 6.2rem)
    max(2rem, calc((100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2));
  padding-right: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 4rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      125deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.08),
      transparent 52%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-hero-copy-inner {
  width: min(100%, 900px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Heading
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero h1 {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 4.95rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
}

.mb-hero h1 span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.1em;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Eyebrow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero .mb-eyebrow {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
	color: rgba(248,247,247,0.93);
}

.mb-hero .mb-eyebrow span {
	display: block;
	flex: 0 0 28px;
	width: 28px;
	height: 1px;
	background: #aab7ea;
	font-size: medium;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Supporting content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero-details {
  max-width: 590px;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.28);
}

.mb-hero-kicker {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.045em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-hero-kicker span {
  color: rgba(170, 183, 234, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
}

.mb-hero-intro {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.8);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.05vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.mb-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Experience proof
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 590px;
  margin-top: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.24);
}

.mb-hero-proof strong {
  color: #c9a06d;
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 3vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.mb-hero-proof span {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-hero-transition {
  display: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero video panel
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  align-self: center;
  min-width: 0;
  width: auto;
height: clamp(520px, 76vh, 800px);
  margin: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-left: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    #cbd3da
    url("../images/mercerbridge-hero-poster.webp")
    center / cover no-repeat;
}

.mb-hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Video colour treatment
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-video-wash {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.17),
      transparent 38%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(206, 142, 72, 0.12) 100%
    );
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Subtle moving light
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-hero-light {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: -20%;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -70%;
  width: 48%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 246, 222, 0.08) 28%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
    rgba(255, 239, 202, 0.12) 68%,
    transparent
  );
  filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: skewX(-9deg);
  will-change: left, opacity;
  animation: mb-light-shift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes mb-light-shift {
  0%,
  10% {
    left: -70%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20%,
  70% {
    opacity: 0.65;
  }

  88%,
  100% {
    left: 125%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .mb-hero-copy {
    padding:
      clamp(4rem, 9vw, 6rem)
      clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-hero-media {
    width: auto;
    height: clamp(440px, 60vh, 560px);
    margin: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .mb-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 12vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-hero-media {
    height: 400px;
    margin: 0 1rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-hero-proof {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-hero-video {
    display: none;
  }

  .mb-hero-light {
    display: none;
    animation: none;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   6. Trust Band
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-trust-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      115deg,
      #e4d8c8 0%,
      #f2ebe1 54%,
      #e8ded1 100%
    );
}

/*
 * Main layout
 */

.mb-trust-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(300px, 0.9fr)
    minmax(380px, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/*
 * Heading area
 */

.mb-trust-heading {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.mb-trust-label {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-trust-label > span {
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 30px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: #c9a06d;
  font-size: medium;
}

.mb-trust-band h2 {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 4vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-trust-band h2 span,
.mb-trust-band h2 strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/*
 * Keeps “beyond the” together
 */

.mb-trust-band h2 .mb-keep-together {
  display: inline;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: inherit;
}

/*
 * Supporting copy
 */

.mb-trust-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
  padding-left: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.2);
}

.mb-trust-band .mb-trust-lead {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mb-trust-band .mb-trust-copy > p:not(.mb-trust-lead) {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 0 1.7rem;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/*
 * Supporting principles
 */

.mb-trust-principles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.35rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.12);
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-trust-principles li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.055em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-trust-principles li::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5em;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #c9a06d;
  content: "";
}

/*
 * Tablet
 */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-trust-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-trust-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}

/*
 * Mobile
 */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-trust-band {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .mb-trust-band h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 12vw, 3.6rem);
  }

  .mb-trust-principles {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   7. Shared Sections
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-section {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.mb-section-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 1.1fr) minmax(280px, 0.75fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-section-heading h2 {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.5vw, 3.9rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
}

.mb-section-heading > p {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Consultancy Services
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-services {
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Feature Image
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-services-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1967 / 800;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-stone-light);
}

.mb-services-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/*
 * Tablet
 */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-services-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  }
}

/*
 * Mobile
 */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-services-image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .mb-services-image img {
    object-position: center;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Service Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  background: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
}

/*
 * Individual cards
 */

.mb-service {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(320px, 28vw, 390px);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  background: #f1eae0;
  transition: background-color 250ms ease;
}

.mb-service:hover {
  background: #f6f0e8;
}

/*
 * Primary service
 */

.mb-service-primary {
  background: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-service-primary:hover {
  background: #192944;
}

/*
 * Service number
 */

.mb-service-number {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #9b7042;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-service-primary .mb-service-number {
  color: #d4a66d;
}

/*
 * Service heading
 */

.mb-service h3 {
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.25vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-service-primary h3 {
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}

/*
 * Service description
 */

.mb-service > p {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.05vw, 1.06rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.mb-service-primary > p {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
}

/*
 * Service links
 */

.mb-service a {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.35rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-service-primary a {
  border-top-color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
  color: #e0b77f;
}

.mb-service a i {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-service a:hover i,
.mb-service a:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.mb-service a:focus-visible {
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: 2px solid currentColor;
  outline-offset: 5px;
}

/*
 * Tablet
 */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-service {
    min-height: 340px;
    padding: 2.75rem;
  }
}

/*

 * Mobile
 */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1px;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-service {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.6rem;
  }

  .mb-service-number {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-service h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7vw, 2rem);
  }

  .mb-service > p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-service a {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/*
 * Reduced motion
 */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-service,
  .mb-service a i {
    transition: none;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   9. Sector Expertise
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-sector-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 58fr) minmax(0, 42fr);
  min-height: 610px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-sector-section h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-sector-intro {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-sector-intro {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sector copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-sector-copy {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  align-items: center;
  padding:
    clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem)
    max(2rem, calc((100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2));
  padding-right: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem);
}

.mb-sector-copy-inner {
  width: min(100%, 750px);
  min-width: 0;
}

.mb-sector-section .mb-eyebrow {
  color: #9cabe5;
}

.mb-sector-section h2 {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.8vw, 4.3rem);
  line-height: 1.03;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-sector-section h2 span {
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sector list
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-sector-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-sector-list li {
  margin: 0.45rem 0;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.22);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.88);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sector image
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-sector-image {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 610px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #172843;
}

.mb-sector-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 610px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06);
}

.mb-sector-image::after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18),
      rgba(168, 115, 55, 0.1)
    );
  content: "";
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-sector-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-sector-copy {
    padding: 5rem clamp(2rem, 7vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-sector-copy-inner {
    width: min(100%, 700px);
  }

  .mb-sector-image {
    min-height: 0;
    height: clamp(360px, 62vw, 520px);
  }

  .mb-sector-image img {
    min-height: 0;
    height: 100%;
    object-position: center 48%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-sector-copy {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-sector-section h2 {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 9vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .mb-sector-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-sector-list li {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.1);
    border-left-color: rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.65);
    font-size: 1rem;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .mb-sector-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-sector-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(320px, 92vw, 420px);
  }

  .mb-sector-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-position: center;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   10. Relationship Quote
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-quote-section {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.06);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 15% 20%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.13),
      transparent 38%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 88% 80%,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.055),
      transparent 36%
    ),
    #f5eee5;
}

/*
 * Quote container
 */

.mb-quote-inner {
  width: min(100%, 1040px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-quote-inner::before {
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: #c9a06d;
  content: "";
}

.mb-quote-inner blockquote {
  margin: 0;
}

/*
 * Principal statement
 */

.mb-quote-lead {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.4vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-quote-lead strong {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/*
 * Supporting statement
 */

.mb-quote-support {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem) auto 0;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.17rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/*
 * Attribution
 */

.mb-quote-attribution {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-quote-name {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mb-quote-role {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-quote-role::before {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.3);
  content: "";
}

/*
 * Mobile
 */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-quote-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-quote-lead {
    font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 10vw, 3rem);
  }

  .mb-quote-support {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-quote-attribution {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .mb-quote-role::before {
    display: none;
  }
}/* ==========================================================================
   11. International Reach
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-international {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.07),
      transparent 42%
    ),
    var(--mb-warm-white);
}
.mb-partner-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  height: 130px;
  padding: 1rem 3rem;
}

.mb-partner-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 300px) !important;
  max-width: 300px;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-partner-logo {
    height: 105px;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-partner-logo img {
    width: min(100%, 235px) !important;
    max-width: 235px;
  }
}

.mb-partner-copy {
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem 2.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-partner-logo {
    height: 105px;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-partner-logo img {
    width: min(100%, 190px) !important;
  }

  .mb-partner-copy {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.3rem;
  }
}
.mb-international-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(430px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   International introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-international-intro {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.mb-international h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-international h2 span {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-style: italic;
}

.mb-international .mb-wide-copy {
  max-width: 610px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RiskNord partnership card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-partner {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.11);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: #f3ece2;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.11);
}

/*
 * Horizontal logo strip
 */

.mb-partner-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 105px;
  padding: 1.25rem clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: #080a2d;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-partner-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 230px);
  height: auto;
  transition: opacity 180ms ease;
}

.mb-partner-logo:hover img,
.mb-partner-logo:focus-visible img {
  opacity: 0.86;
}

/*
 * Partnership copy
 */

.mb-partner-copy {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
}

.mb-partner-label {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-partner h3 {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.65rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-partner-copy > p:not(.mb-partner-label) {
  max-width: 570px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: #5a5953;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.mb-partner-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.3);
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-partner-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-partner-link:hover,
.mb-partner-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-partner-link:hover i,
.mb-partner-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-international-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-international-intro {
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .mb-partner {
    max-width: 700px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-partner-logo {
    min-height: 90px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-partner-logo img {
    width: min(100%, 205px);
  }

  .mb-partner-copy {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-partner-logo img,
  .mb-partner-link i {
    transition: none;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   12. Founder
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-founder {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 90% 10%,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.055),
      transparent 36%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      #e4d9ca 0%,
      #f3ece2 48%,
      #e8ded1 100%
    );
}

.mb-founder-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Founder portrait
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-founder-media {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 470px);
  margin: 0;
  padding:
    clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem)
    0
    0
    clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

/*
 * Navy backing panel
 */

.mb-founder-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 14%;
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.28),
      transparent 58%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
  content: "";
}

.mb-founder-portrait {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100%, 370px);
  border: 8px solid #f4ede3;
  background: #ddd8d0;
}

.mb-founder-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
}

/*
 * Portrait caption
 */

.mb-founder-media figcaption {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-left: 0.2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Founder copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-founder-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.mb-founder-copy .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.mb-founder h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/*
 * Introductory statement
 */

.mb-founder .mb-founder-intro {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/*
 * Main copy
 */

.mb-founder-copy > p:not(
  .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-founder-intro,
  .mb-founder-commitment
) {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.05vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/*
 * Personal commitment
 */

.mb-founder .mb-founder-commitment {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0 0.2rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid #c9a06d;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.45vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mb-founder .mb-actions {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-founder-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(270px, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  }

  .mb-founder-media {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 0 2.25rem;
  }

  .mb-founder-portrait {
    width: min(100%, 330px);
  }

  .mb-founder h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-founder {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-founder-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-founder-media {
    width: min(100%, 390px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 2rem 0 0 2rem;
  }

  .mb-founder-media::before {
    right: 12%;
    bottom: 9%;
  }

  .mb-founder-portrait {
    width: min(100%, 315px);
  }

  .mb-founder-copy {
    max-width: 650px;
  }

  .mb-founder h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 13vw, 4rem);
  }
}/* ==========================================================================
   13. Executive Events and Engagement
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-engagement {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.08),
      transparent 42%
    ),
    var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-engagement-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(420px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-engagement-intro {
  max-width: 610px;
}

.mb-engagement h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-engagement h2 span {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-style: italic;
}

.mb-engagement-lead {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.mb-engagement-formats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-engagement-formats li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 74px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 2.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.05vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mb-engagement-formats li:nth-child(odd) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
}

.mb-engagement-formats li::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  content: "";
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-engagement-formats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-engagement-formats li {
    min-height: 64px;
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .mb-engagement-formats li:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Dark engagement panel
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-engagement-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18),
      transparent 48%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-engagement-label {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-engagement-panel h3 {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-engagement-panel > p:not(.mb-engagement-label) {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Engagement process
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-engagement-process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin: 0 0 2.2rem;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
  list-style: none;
}
.mb-engagement-process {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
}



.mb-engagement-process li i {
  flex: 0 0 2.5rem;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.mb-engagement-process li span {
  flex: 1;
}
.mb-engagement-process li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mb-engagement-process li:nth-child(odd) {
  padding-right: 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-engagement-process li:nth-child(even) {
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.mb-engagement-process span {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-engagement-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-engagement-intro {
    max-width: 700px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-engagement-formats,
  .mb-engagement-process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-engagement-formats li:nth-child(odd),
  .mb-engagement-process li:nth-child(odd) {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: 0;
  }

  .mb-engagement-process li:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-engagement-panel {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   14. Contact Panel
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-contact-panel {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035), transparent 45%),
    var(--mb-blue);
}

.mb-contact-panel .mb-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-contact-panel .mb-eyebrow {
  color: #d6dbf3;
}

.mb-contact-panel h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.7rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}

.mb-contact-panel p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   15. Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-footer {
  position: relative;
  padding:
    clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem)
    0
    clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.08),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    #e9e0d4;
  color: var(--mb-charcoal);
}

/*
 * Restrained gold detail connecting the footer to the button treatment
 */

.mb-footer::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: clamp(90px, 12vw, 180px);
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  content: "";
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MERCERBRIDGE identity
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-footer-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: clamp(64px, 5vw, 78px);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.mb-footer-intro {
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #5d5b55;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RiskNord partnership link
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-footer-partner {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding: 0.3rem 0 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-muted) !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-footer-partner span:first-child {
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-footer-partner strong {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mb-footer-partner i {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-footer-partner:hover strong,
.mb-footer-partner:focus-visible strong {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
}

.mb-footer-partner:hover i,
.mb-footer-partner:focus-visible i {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer headings and links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-footer h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-footer nav > a,
.mb-footer-contact address a {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.1rem;
  color: #5e5c56;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-footer nav > a::after,
.mb-footer-contact address a::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  content: "";
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-footer nav > a:hover,
.mb-footer nav > a:focus-visible,
.mb-footer-contact address a:hover,
.mb-footer-contact address a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-footer nav > a:hover::after,
.mb-footer nav > a:focus-visible::after,
.mb-footer-contact address a:hover::after,
.mb-footer-contact address a:focus-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.mb-footer nav > a,
.mb-footer-contact address a {
  color: #4f4e49;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
}

.mb-footer-bottom p,
.mb-footer-legal a {
  color: #5e5c56;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Contact information
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-footer-contact address {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  font-style: normal;
}

.mb-footer-contact address p {
  margin: 0.8rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.mb-footer-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  color: var(--mb-blue) !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-footer-contact-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-footer-contact-link:hover i,
.mb-footer-contact-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Copyright and legal links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
}

.mb-footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.mb-footer-legal a {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-footer-legal a:hover,
.mb-footer-legal a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-footer {
    padding-top: 4rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-logo img {
    height: 66px;
  }

  .mb-footer-intro {
    max-width: 360px;
  }

  .mb-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-footer a,
  .mb-footer a::after,
  .mb-footer i {
    transition: none;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   16. Responsive Styles
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-hero {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 56fr) minmax(0, 44fr);
  }

  .mb-hero-copy {
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.6vw, 4.15rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  :root {
    --mb-header-height: 76px;
  }

  .site-header .navbar-collapse {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
  }

  .mb-logo {
    height: 58px;
  }

  .site-header .nav-link {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.7rem 0 !important;
  }

  .site-header .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .site-header .mb-btn-small {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
  }

  .mb-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .mb-hero-copy {
    padding: 5rem max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2));
  }

  .mb-hero-transition {
    display: none;
  }

  .mb-hero-media {
    min-height: 68vw;
  }

  .mb-trust-layout,
  .mb-section-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-trust-copy {
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-sector-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-sector-copy {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
  }

  .mb-sector-image {
    min-height: 55vw;
  }

  .mb-founder {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-founder-image-placeholder {
    min-height: 68vw;
  }

  .mb-founder-copy {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-container {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--mb-container));
  }

  .mb-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.8rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 10.5vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .mb-hero-details {
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
  }

  .mb-actions {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mb-hero-media {
    min-height: 92vw;
  }

  .mb-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-service,
  .mb-service:nth-child(even),
  .mb-service:nth-last-child(-n + 2) {
    min-height: auto;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.12);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-service:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-sector-copy {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-sector-list li {
    width: 50%;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
  }

  .mb-quote-attribution span {
    display: block;
    margin: 0.3rem 0 0;
  }

  .mb-partner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mb-founder-image-placeholder {
    min-height: 105vw;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-founder-copy {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-contact-panel .mb-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mb-sector-list li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-contact-panel h2 {
    font-size: 2.7rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
  }

  .mb-hero-image {
    transform: none;
  }

  .mb-hero-light {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Hero: Photographic Principles Panel
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Photograph
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero-visual-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 58% 54%;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navy image treatment
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-about-hero-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.56) 0%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.48) 44%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.27) 76%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.10) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.07) 0%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.05) 58%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.18) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Principles content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero-visual-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: min(100%, 490px);
  padding:
    clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem)
    clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
}

.mb-about-hero-values {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 3.8vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
}

.mb-about-hero-values span {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
}

.mb-about-hero-values span + span {
  margin-top: 0.1em;
}

.mb-about-hero-values span:nth-child(2) {
  color: #b0bfff;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Gold rule
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero-visual-rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) 0 1.5rem;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Supporting copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero-visual-copy {
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero-visual {
    min-height: 460px;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-visual-image {
    object-position: 58% 58%;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-visual-content {
    width: min(100%, 650px);
    padding: 4.5rem clamp(2rem, 7vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-about-hero-values {
    font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 7vw, 4.5rem);
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero-visual {
    min-height: 430px;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-visual-image {
    object-position: 60% center;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-visual-overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.74) 58%,
        rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.36) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.16) 0%,
        rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.12) 55%,
        rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.36) 100%
      );
  }

  .mb-about-hero-visual-content {
    padding: 3.75rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-values {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 13vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-about-hero-visual-copy {
    max-width: 18rem;
  }

}
.mb-about-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 53%) minmax(0, 47%);
  min-height: clamp(580px, 68vh, 660px);
}

.mb-about-hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 850px;
  padding:
    clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem)
    clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4.5rem)
    clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem)
    max(2rem, calc((100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2));
}

.mb-about-hero h1 {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
  font-size: clamp(3.7rem, 4.6vw, 5.35rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-about-hero-visual-content {
  width: min(100%, 560px);
  padding:
    clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem)
    clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.5rem);
}

.mb-about-hero-visual-overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.7) 0%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.5) 48%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.2) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.04),
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.16)
    );
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-about-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Our Story
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-story {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 10rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 10% 80%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.09),
      transparent 36%
    ),
    var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-about-story-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.85fr) minmax(420px, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Story heading
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-story-heading {
  max-width: 590px;
}

.mb-about-story-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.mb-about-story h2 {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.1vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

/*
 * Establishment date
 */

.mb-about-established {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-about-established strong {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.mb-about-established span {
  max-width: 120px;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.075em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Story copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-story-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.mb-about-story-lead {
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.38;
}

.mb-about-story-copy > p:not(.mb-about-story-lead) {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: #55544e;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.05vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Looking beyond the CV statement
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-story-focus {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-top: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: 0.3rem 0 0.3rem clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--mb-gold);
}

.mb-about-story-label {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-about-story-focus p:last-child {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-about-story-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-story-heading,
  .mb-about-story-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-about-story {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-about-story h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 11vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .mb-about-established {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-about-story-lead {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .mb-about-story-focus {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Our Approach
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-approach {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 5% 10%,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.14),
      transparent 30%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
}

/*
 * Restrained background detail
 */

.mb-about-approach::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -13rem;
  bottom: -16rem;
  width: 36rem;
  height: 36rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Main layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-approach-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(340px, 0.9fr)
    minmax(560px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-approach-intro {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.mb-about-approach .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.45rem;
  color: #aab7ea;
}

.mb-about-approach h2 {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 3.55vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-about-approach-summary {
  max-width: 510px;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/*
 * Approach link
 */

.mb-approach-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.55);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    color 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-approach-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-approach-link:hover,
.mb-approach-link:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-approach-link:hover i,
.mb-approach-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.mb-approach-number.mb-approach-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-approach-number.mb-approach-icon i {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Approach list
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-approach-list {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.22);
}

/*
 * Individual approach row
 */

.mb-approach-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 2.7vw, 2.5rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16);
}

.mb-approach-number {
  display: block;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-approach-item-copy {
  min-width: 0;
}

.mb-approach-item h3 {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.9vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.mb-approach-item p {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.68);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1vw, 1.04rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Desktop interaction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (hover: hover) {
  .mb-approach-item {
    transition:
      padding-left 220ms ease,
      background-color 220ms ease;
  }

  .mb-approach-item:hover {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.025);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Smaller desktop and tablet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-about-approach-layout {
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(300px, 0.82fr)
      minmax(480px, 1.18fr);
    gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  }

  .mb-about-approach h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-about-approach-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .mb-about-approach-intro {
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .mb-about-approach h2 {
    max-width: 650px;
  }

  .mb-about-approach-summary {
    max-width: 620px;
  }

  .mb-approach-list {
    max-width: 780px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-about-approach {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-about-approach-layout {
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-about-approach h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 11vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
  }

  .mb-approach-item {
    grid-template-columns: 34px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .mb-approach-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .mb-approach-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .mb-about-approach::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-approach-link,
  .mb-approach-link i,
  .mb-approach-item {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-approach-link:hover i,
  .mb-approach-link:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }

  .mb-approach-item:hover {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Closing Call to Action
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      115deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18),
      transparent 52%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
}

/*
 * Restrained background detail
 */

.mb-about-cta::after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -10rem;
  width: 30rem;
  height: 30rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.065);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.mb-about-cta-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(420px, 1.2fr) minmax(340px, 0.8fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Heading
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-cta .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  color: #aab7ea;
}

.mb-about-cta h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 4vw, 4.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Supporting copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-cta-copy {
  max-width: 570px;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.22);
}

.mb-about-cta-copy > p {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.08vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Actions
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-about-cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--mb-gold);
  border-bottom-width: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background-color 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease,
    color 180ms ease,
    transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-about-cta-button i {
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-about-cta-button:hover,
.mb-about-cta-button:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  background: var(--mb-gold-light);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mb-about-cta-button:hover i,
.mb-about-cta-button:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/*
 * Telephone link
 */

.mb-about-cta-phone {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-about-cta-phone span {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-about-cta-phone:hover,
.mb-about-cta-phone:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet and mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-about-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-about-cta-copy {
    max-width: 650px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-about-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-about-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 10.5vw, 3.4rem);
  }

  .mb-about-cta-copy {
    padding: 1.75rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.22);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-about-cta-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .mb-about-cta-button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-about-cta::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-about-cta-button,
  .mb-about-cta-button i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-about-cta-button:hover,
  .mb-about-cta-button:focus-visible,
  .mb-about-cta-button:hover i,
  .mb-about-cta-button:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Personally Led and Internationally Connected
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 10rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 85% 18%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.11),
      transparent 34%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      105deg,
      #e9dfd1,
      var(--mb-parchment) 48%,
      #f4eee5
    );
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Main Layout
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(300px, 0.72fr)
    minmax(500px, 1.28fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Leadership Image
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership-media {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 440px);
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.8rem) 0 0
    clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.mb-about-leadership-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 67%;
  height: 76%;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  content: "";
}

.mb-about-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #d7cabb;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-about-leadership-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(430px, 37vw, 560px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: contrast(1.03);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Main Copy
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership-copy {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.mb-about-leadership h2 {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 4.2vw, 4.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
}

.mb-about-leadership-intro {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #4f4e49;
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Supporting Summary
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership-summary {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  padding-top: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-about-leadership-summary p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5b5953;
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-about-leadership-summary p + p {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   International Reach
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership-reach {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(190px, 0.7fr)
    minmax(310px, 1.3fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
  padding-top: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Regions
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-leadership-regions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.mb-about-leadership-regions > span {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-about-leadership-regions strong {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-about-leadership-regions strong i {
  display: block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1em;
  background: rgba(166, 118, 58, 0.55);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RiskNord Partnership
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-leadership-partner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6.5rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-about-leadership-partner img {
  display: block;
  width: 6.5rem;
  height: 2.8rem;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
}

.mb-about-leadership-partner > span {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-about-leadership-partner small {
  color: #5b5953;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-transform: none;
}

.mb-about-leadership-partner > i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition:
    color 180ms ease,
    transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-about-leadership-partner:hover,
.mb-about-leadership-partner:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
}

.mb-about-leadership-partner:hover > i,
.mb-about-leadership-partner:focus-visible > i {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-about-leadership-layout {
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(280px, 0.72fr)
      minmax(0, 1.28fr);
    gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-media {
    width: min(100%, 400px);
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-image {
    height: clamp(430px, 44vw, 520px);
  }

  .mb-about-leadership h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.5vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-reach {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-partner {
    max-width: 30rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Small Tablet and Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-about-leadership {
    padding: 4.75rem 0;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.75rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-media {
    width: min(100%, 390px);
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-image {
    height: min(118vw, 500px);
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-copy {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 11vw, 3.7rem);
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-intro {
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 4.5vw, 1.35rem);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-about-leadership {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-layout {
    gap: 3.25rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-media {
    padding: 1rem 0 0 1rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-media::before {
    width: 64%;
    height: 72%;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-summary {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-summary p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-reach {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.6rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-regions strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-partner {
    grid-template-columns: 5.25rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-partner img {
    width: 5.25rem;
    height: 2.4rem;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-partner small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-about-leadership-partner > i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-about-leadership-partner:hover > i,
  .mb-about-leadership-partner:focus-visible > i {
    transform: none;
  }
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Fractional Resourcing, streamlined page
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-hero,
.mb-fr-route,
.mb-fr-reach,
.mb-fr-definition,
.mb-fr-challenges,
.mb-fr-benefits,
.mb-fr-network,
.mb-fr-cta {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-fr-hero h1,
.mb-fr-route h2,
.mb-fr-reach h2,
.mb-fr-definition h2,
.mb-fr-challenges h2,
.mb-fr-benefits h2,
.mb-fr-network h2,
.mb-fr-network h3,
.mb-fr-cta h2,
.mb-fr-route h3,
.mb-fr-disclosure summary {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRACTIONAL RESOURCING: HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 58%) minmax(25rem, 42%);
  min-height: clamp(620px, 77vh, 780px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-ivory);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO: LEFT-HAND INTRODUCTION
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 92% 10%,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.06),
      transparent 34%
    ),
    var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  padding:
    clamp(5.5rem, 9vh, 8rem)
    clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem)
    clamp(5rem, 8vh, 7rem)
    max(2rem, calc((100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Fractional Resourcing Hero: Mobile Spacing
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-fr-hero {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-copy {
    min-height: 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    padding:
      3.25rem
      clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.5rem)
      4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    padding:
      2.75rem
      1.5rem
      3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Fractional hero mobile gap correction */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  body .mb-fr-hero {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
  }

  body .mb-fr-hero .mb-fr-hero-copy {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
  }

  body .mb-fr-hero .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 2.25rem !important;
  }

  body .mb-fr-hero .mb-eyebrow {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  body .mb-fr-hero .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    padding:
      1.75rem
      1.5rem
      3.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Eyebrow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.75rem, 4vh, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--mb-blue);
}

.mb-fr-hero .mb-eyebrow span {
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 30px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Main heading
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero h1 {
  max-width: 10ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 5.25vw, 6.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero-intro {
  max-width: 43rem;
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 3.5rem) 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 1.22vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero actions
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 5vh, 3.5rem);
}

.mb-fr-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.3);
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    gap 180ms ease,
    color 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-text-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-text-link:hover,
.mb-fr-text-link:focus-visible {
  gap: 0.9rem;
  border-color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-fr-text-link:hover i,
.mb-fr-text-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateY(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO: VIDEO PANEL
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Video
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Video overlay
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.18) 0%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.28) 42%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.9) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.34) 0%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.08) 66%,
      rgba(10, 27, 52, 0.22) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Panel content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-fr-hero-panel-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  padding:
    clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem)
    clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-fr-hero-panel blockquote {
  max-width: 13ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.25vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-fr-panel-rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 3rem) 0 1.5rem;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
}

.mb-fr-hero-panel-inner > p {
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.88);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LARGE TABLET
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {

  .mb-fr-hero {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 55%) minmax(23rem, 45%);
    min-height: 680px;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    padding:
      5.5rem
      clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  }

  .mb-fr-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5.8vw, 5rem);
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel-inner {
    padding: 4.5rem clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-fr-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    padding: 6.5rem 2.5rem 5.5rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero h1 {
    max-width: 10ch;
    font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 8.5vw, 5.5rem);
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel {
    min-height: 34rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel-inner {
    padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel blockquote {
    max-width: 15ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-fr-hero-copy-inner {
    padding: 5rem 1.25rem 4.5rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero .mb-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 13vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 0.98;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-intro {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-actions {
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel {
    min-height: 30rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel-inner {
    padding: 3.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel blockquote {
    max-width: 12ch;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 10.5vw, 3.1rem);
  }

  .mb-fr-hero-panel-inner > p {
    max-width: 20rem;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .mb-fr-text-link,
  .mb-fr-text-link i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-fr-text-link:hover i,
  .mb-fr-text-link:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }

}



/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
 Full-width Editorial Image
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-wide-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-about-wide-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(420px, 42vw, 690px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-about-wide-image img {
    height: 420px;
    object-position: 66% center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Main split layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero {
  --mb-about-navy: var(--mb-navy, #102341);
  --mb-about-ivory: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  --mb-about-gold: #c69a5c;
  --mb-about-blue: #a7b7ff;

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 58%) minmax(26rem, 42%);
  min-height: clamp(42rem, 78vh, 50rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-about-ivory);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LEFT-HAND HERO CONTENT
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 58%
    ),
    var(--mb-about-ivory);
}

.mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding:
    clamp(5.5rem, 9vh, 7.5rem)
    clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 6rem)
    clamp(5rem, 8vh, 7rem)
    max(2rem, calc((100vw - 94rem) / 2));
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Eyebrow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1.75rem, 4vh, 2.4rem);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Main heading
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero h1 {
  max-width: 7.3em;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-about-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 4.5vw, 5.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero-intro {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vh, 3.25rem) 0 0;
  color: rgba(16, 35, 65, 0.8);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.15vw, 1.16rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Story link
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-hero-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 2.75rem);
  padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 35, 65, 0.28);
  color: var(--mb-about-navy);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    gap 180ms ease,
    color 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-about-hero-link i {
  color: var(--mb-about-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.mb-about-hero-link:hover,
.mb-about-hero-link:focus-visible {
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-about-gold);
  border-color: var(--mb-about-gold);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT-HAND PRINCIPLES PANEL
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-principles {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(198, 154, 92, 0.5);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18),
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0) 52%
    ),
    var(--mb-about-navy);
  color: var(--mb-about-ivory);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Remove any previous logo watermark
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-principles::before {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Large shadow M
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-principles::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.08em;
  bottom: -0.15em;
  z-index: 0;
  display: block;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.04);
  content: "M";
  font-family: var(--mb-font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(21rem, 26vw, 29rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.08em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Principles content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-principles-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  min-height: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding:
    clamp(4.5rem, 9vh, 6.5rem)
    clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
}

.mb-about-principles-list {
  display: flex;
  max-width: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-about-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 4vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-about-principles-list span {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-about-principles-list span + span {
  margin-top: 0.12em;
}

.mb-about-principles-list span:nth-child(2) {
  color: var(--mb-about-blue) !important;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Gold rule
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-principles-rule {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin: clamp(2.75rem, 5vh, 3.75rem) 0 1.6rem;
  background: var(--mb-about-gold) !important;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Supporting copy
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-about-principles-copy {
  max-width: 24rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.86);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 56%) minmax(23rem, 44%);
    min-height: 42rem;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
    padding:
      5.5rem
      clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1 {
    max-width: 7.2em;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5.8vw, 4.65rem);
  }

  .mb-about-principles-inner {
    padding:
      4.5rem
      clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-about-principles-list {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.8vw, 4.1rem);
  }

  .mb-about-principles::after {
    font-size: clamp(20rem, 36vw, 26rem);
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   SMALL TABLET
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6rem 2.5rem 5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1 {
    max-width: 7.3em;
    font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 8vw, 5.1rem);
  }

  .mb-about-principles {
    min-height: 34rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(198, 154, 92, 0.5);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-about-principles-inner {
    min-height: 34rem;
    padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-principles-list {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7.5vw, 4.75rem);
  }

  .mb-about-principles::after {
    right: -0.04em;
    bottom: -0.15em;
    font-size: clamp(21rem, 54vw, 31rem);
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
    padding: 5rem 1.25rem 4.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-hero .mb-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 13.5vw, 4.1rem);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1 br {
    display: none;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-intro {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-link {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-about-principles,
  .mb-about-principles-inner {
    min-height: 29rem;
  }

  .mb-about-principles-inner {
    padding: 3.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-about-principles-list {
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 13.5vw, 3.9rem);
  }

  .mb-about-principles-rule {
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-about-principles-copy {
    max-width: 20rem;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .mb-about-principles::after {
    right: -0.1em;
    bottom: -0.1em;
    font-size: clamp(17rem, 74vw, 23rem);
  }

}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT HERO: ALIGNMENT AND SHADOW M CORRECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */


/* Remove any inherited spacing from the left panel */

.mb-about-hero-copy {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}


/* Align content consistently within the left panel */

.mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding-left: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 6.5rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5.5rem) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}


/* Prevent the heading being artificially balanced */

.mb-about-hero h1 {
  max-width: 8em !important;
  font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 4.5vw, 5.25rem) !important;
  line-height: 0.98 !important;
  text-wrap: wrap !important;
}


/* Keep the principles upright */

.mb-about-principles-list span {
  font-style: normal !important;
}


/* Make Collaborative clearly visible */

.mb-about-principles-list span:nth-child(2) {
  color: #a7b7ff !important;
}


/* Make the shadow M more visible and bring it into the panel */

.mb-about-principles::after {
  right: 0.02em !important;
  bottom: -0.04em !important;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.075) !important;
  font-size: clamp(19rem, 23vw, 26rem) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
    padding-right: 2.5rem !important;
    padding-left: 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1 {
    max-width: 8em !important;
  }

  .mb-about-principles::after {
    right: 0.02em !important;
    bottom: -0.04em !important;
    font-size: clamp(19rem, 48vw, 27rem) !important;
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
    padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1 {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 13.5vw, 4.1rem) !important;
  }

  .mb-about-principles::after {
    right: -0.02em !important;
    bottom: -0.02em !important;
    color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.065) !important;
    font-size: clamp(16rem, 69vw, 21rem) !important;
  }

}
/* ==========================================================================
   About Hero: Final Desktop Proportions
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-about-hero {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 47%) minmax(0, 53%);
}

.mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  padding-right: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
}

.mb-about-hero h1 {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 4.25vw, 5.1rem);
}

.mb-about-hero-visual-content {
  width: min(100%, 590px);
  padding-left: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Tablet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-about-hero {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 50%) minmax(0, 50%);
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Stacked layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-about-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-about-hero-copy-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
  }
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   02. CLEAR ROUTE, HOW IT WORKS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-route {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 90%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.055), transparent 28%),
    #fbf8f2;
}

.mb-fr-route-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(350px, 0.78fr) minmax(560px, 1.22fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-fr-route-heading { max-width: 610px; }

.mb-fr-route h2,
.mb-fr-definition h2,
.mb-fr-challenges h2,
.mb-fr-benefits h2,
.mb-fr-network h2,
.mb-fr-cta h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.036em;
}

.mb-fr-route h2 { color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }

.mb-fr-route-heading > p:last-child {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 1.6rem 0 0;
  color: #5b5953;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.mb-fr-route-list {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-fr-route-list::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 12px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d), rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.12));
  content: "";
}

.mb-fr-route-list article {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 26px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.45rem;
  padding: 1.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
}

.mb-fr-route-marker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  margin: 0.55rem 0 0 8px;
  border: 2px solid #fbf8f2;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
}

.mb-fr-route h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.65vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mb-fr-route-list p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #625f58;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   03. REACH AND CAPABILITY, NAVY VISUAL DIVIDER
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-reach {
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 45%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.32), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071426, #101d37 52%, #16284d);
}

.mb-fr-reach::after {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  top: 50%;
  right: -15rem;
  width: clamp(34rem, 55vw, 64rem);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.13);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.mb-fr-reach-lines {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 34%;
  opacity: 0.28;
  background:
    linear-gradient(28deg, transparent 40%, rgba(170, 183, 234, 0.2) 40.2%, transparent 40.6%),
    linear-gradient(18deg, transparent 55%, rgba(170, 183, 234, 0.13) 55.2%, transparent 55.6%);
}

.mb-fr-reach-content {
  width: min(100%, 1080px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-fr-reach-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #dfbf92);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-fr-reach h2 {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.7vw, 5.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-fr-reach-statements {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-fr-reach-statements p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.92);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-fr-reach-statements span {
  padding-inline: clamp(0.35rem, 1vw, 0.8rem);
  color: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   04. DEFINITION, WHAT FRACTIONAL RESOURCING MEANS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-definition {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 12%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.12), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 88%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.06), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, #faf6ef 0%, #eee4d6 100%);
}

.mb-fr-definition-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(390px, 0.9fr) minmax(470px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: end;
}

.mb-fr-definition-heading {
  max-width: 690px;
}

.mb-fr-definition h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-fr-definition-copy {
  max-width: 670px;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-fr-definition-copy p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #595750;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-fr-definition-copy .mb-fr-definition-lead {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.75vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mb-fr-engagement-strip {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.065), transparent 34%),
    rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
}

.mb-fr-engagement-strip::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8rem;
  bottom: -11rem;
  width: 23rem;
  height: 23rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-fr-engagement-option {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 54px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  min-width: 0;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
}

.mb-fr-engagement-option + .mb-fr-engagement-option {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
}

.mb-fr-engagement-icon {
  display: grid;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.65);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.08);
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  place-items: center;
}

.mb-fr-engagement-label {
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue, #354999);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-fr-engagement-option h3 {
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.8vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.16;
}

.mb-fr-engagement-option h3::after {
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  content: "";
}

.mb-fr-engagement-copy {
  max-width: 290px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #625f58;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (hover: hover) {
  .mb-fr-engagement-option,
  .mb-fr-engagement-icon {
    transition: background-color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
  }

  .mb-fr-engagement-option:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
  }

  .mb-fr-engagement-option:hover .mb-fr-engagement-icon {
    border-color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
    background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
    color: var(--mb-gold-light, #dfbf92);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   05. SPECIALIST CHALLENGES, CLICK TO REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-challenges {
  padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 9.5rem) 0;
  background: #f9f5ee;
}

.mb-fr-challenges-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(330px, 0.72fr) minmax(590px, 1.28fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-fr-challenges-intro {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
  max-width: 590px;
}

.mb-fr-challenges h2 { color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }

.mb-fr-challenges-intro > p:last-child {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 1.6rem 0 0;
  color: #5b5953;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.mb-fr-disclosures {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.2);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 54px minmax(0, 1fr) 28px;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 96px;
  padding: 0 1.1rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-fr-disclosure summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.mb-fr-disclosure-icon {
  display: grid;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.mb-fr-disclosure-toggle {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-disclosure[open] summary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure[open] .mb-fr-disclosure-icon {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 96px;
  background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #dfbf92);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure[open] .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.mb-fr-disclosure-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin-left: 54px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure-body > div { padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }

.mb-fr-disclosure-body > div + div { border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14); }

.mb-fr-disclosure-body span {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-fr-disclosure-body p {
  margin: 0.55rem 0 0;
  color: #57554f;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   06. CLIENT BENEFITS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-benefits {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: #eee3d5;
}

.mb-fr-benefits-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.4fr) minmax(500px, 1fr);
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-fr-benefits-heading .mb-eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.mb-fr-benefits h2 { color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }

.mb-fr-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-fr-benefits-grid article {
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-fr-benefits-grid i {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-fr-benefits-grid h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.65vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-fr-benefits-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5b5953;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   07. TRUSTED NETWORK AND GENUINE CLIENT PROOF
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-network {
  padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 9.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.06), transparent 28%),
    #fbf8f2;
}

.mb-fr-network-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(470px, 1.12fr) minmax(390px, 0.88fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: end;
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-fr-network h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-fr-network-intro > p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  color: #5b5953;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-fr-clients-heading {
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-fr-clients-heading p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #a77a43);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-fr-network h3 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.mb-fr-clients-note {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 1rem auto 0 !important;
  color: #65625c !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.mb-fr-client-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(0.7rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  justify-content: center;
}

.mb-fr-client-logo {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  flex: 0 1 calc((100% - (5 * clamp(0.7rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem))) / 6);
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(115px, 9vw, 145px);
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.6rem);
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.09);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.055);
  transition: border-color 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-client-grid img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-client-logo:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.52);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mb-fr-client-logo:hover img {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   08. FINAL CONTACT CALL TO ACTION
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-cta {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-fr-cta::after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -10rem;
  width: 30rem;
  height: 30rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.065);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.mb-fr-cta-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(430px, 1.2fr) minmax(340px, 0.8fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-fr-cta .mb-eyebrow { color: #aab7ea; }
.mb-fr-cta h2 { color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); }

.mb-fr-cta-copy {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.22);
}

.mb-fr-cta-copy p {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.mb-fr-cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  border-bottom-width: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background-color 180ms ease,
    border-color 180ms ease,
    color 180ms ease,
    transform 180ms ease,
    box-shadow 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-cta-button i {
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-cta-button:hover,
.mb-fr-cta-button:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f);
  background: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mb-fr-cta-button:hover i,
.mb-fr-cta-button:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mb-fr-cta-button:active {
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-fr-cta-button,
  .mb-fr-cta-button i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-fr-cta-button:hover,
  .mb-fr-cta-button:focus-visible,
  .mb-fr-cta-button:hover i,
  .mb-fr-cta-button:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   09. TABLET RESPONSIVE RULES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-fr-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .mb-fr-hero-copy,
  .mb-fr-hero-panel { padding: 5rem clamp(2rem, 7vw, 4rem); }

  .mb-fr-route-layout,
  .mb-fr-definition-layout,
  .mb-fr-challenges-layout,
  .mb-fr-benefits-heading,
  .mb-fr-network-intro,
  .mb-fr-clients-heading,
  .mb-fr-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-challenges-intro { position: static; }
  .mb-fr-definition-copy {
    max-width: 720px;
    padding: 1.75rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
    border-left: 0;
  }
  .mb-fr-engagement-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 720px; }
  .mb-fr-engagement-option + .mb-fr-engagement-option {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
    border-left: 0;
  }
  .mb-fr-engagement-option h3,
  .mb-fr-engagement-copy { max-width: 520px; }
  .mb-fr-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mb-fr-client-logo {
    flex-basis: calc((100% - (2 * clamp(0.7rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem))) / 3);
  }

  .mb-fr-network-intro > p,
  .mb-fr-cta-copy {
    max-width: 670px;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   10. MOBILE RESPONSIVE RULES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-fr-hero-copy,
  .mb-fr-hero-panel { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }

  .mb-fr-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 12vw, 3.8rem); }
  .mb-fr-hero-actions { align-items: stretch; }
  .mb-fr-hero-actions .mb-btn { width: 100%; }

  .mb-fr-route,
  .mb-fr-reach,
  .mb-fr-definition,
  .mb-fr-challenges,
  .mb-fr-benefits,
  .mb-fr-network,
  .mb-fr-cta { padding: 4.5rem 0; }

  .mb-fr-route h2,
  .mb-fr-definition h2,
  .mb-fr-challenges h2,
  .mb-fr-benefits h2,
  .mb-fr-network h2,
  .mb-fr-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10.5vw, 3.3rem); }

  .mb-fr-reach h2 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 11vw, 3.7rem); }
  .mb-fr-reach-statements p { letter-spacing: 0.045em; }

  .mb-fr-engagement-strip { margin-top: 3rem; }
  .mb-fr-engagement-option {
    grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.7rem 1.3rem;
  }
  .mb-fr-engagement-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .mb-fr-engagement-label { font-size: 0.68rem; }
  .mb-fr-engagement-option h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .mb-fr-engagement-strip::after { display: none; }

  .mb-fr-disclosure summary {
    grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0, 1fr) 24px;
    min-height: 82px;
    padding-right: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .mb-fr-disclosure[open] .mb-fr-disclosure-icon { min-height: 82px; }
  .mb-fr-disclosure-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-left: 0; }
  .mb-fr-disclosure-body > div + div { border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14); border-left: 0; }

  .mb-fr-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-fr-benefits-grid article { min-height: 0; }

  .mb-fr-network-intro > p,
  .mb-fr-cta-copy {
    padding: 1.6rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-fr-cta-copy { border-top-color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.22); }
  .mb-fr-client-logo {
    flex-basis: calc((100% - clamp(0.7rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem)) / 2);
    min-height: 110px;
  }
  .mb-fr-cta-button { width: 100%; }
  .mb-fr-hero-panel::after,
  .mb-fr-reach::after,
  .mb-fr-cta::after { display: none; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   11. FOCUS AND REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-fr-disclosure summary:focus-visible,
.mb-fr-text-link:focus-visible,
.mb-fr-cta-button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-fr-hero-video { display: none; }
  .mb-fr-hero-panel {
    background:
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.2), transparent 52%),
      var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  }
  .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle,
  .mb-fr-client-grid img,
  .mb-fr-client-logo,
  .mb-fr-engagement-option,
  .mb-fr-engagement-icon { transition: none; }

  .mb-fr-engagement-option:hover .mb-fr-engagement-icon { transform: none; }
}

/* Instruction above the clickable topics */

.mb-fr-disclosures-hint {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-fr-disclosures-hint i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Make each topic clearly interactive */

.mb-fr-disclosure summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background-color 180ms ease,
    color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-fr-disclosure summary:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.09);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure summary:hover .mb-fr-disclosure-icon {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
}

.mb-fr-disclosure summary:hover .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Turn the plus into a close symbol when open */

.mb-fr-disclosure[open] .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Keyboard accessibility */

.mb-fr-disclosure summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--mb-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

/* Reduced motion */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-fr-disclosure summary,
  .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-fr-disclosure summary:hover .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle,
  .mb-fr-disclosure[open] .mb-fr-disclosure-toggle {
    transform: none;
  }
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE EXECUTIVE EVENTS
   01. SHARED PAGE TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-hero h1,
.mb-ee-intro h2,
.mb-ee-formats h2,
.mb-ee-journey h2,
.mb-ee-delivery h2,
.mb-ee-difference h2,
.mb-ee-cta h2,
.mb-ee-format h3,
.mb-ee-principles h3,
.mb-ee-journey-track h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
}

.mb-ee-intro h2,
.mb-ee-formats h2,
.mb-ee-journey h2,
.mb-ee-delivery h2,
.mb-ee-difference h2,
.mb-ee-cta h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.2vw, 4.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   02. HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(700px, 86vh, 860px);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 4%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.22), transparent 30%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-ee-hero::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -13rem;
  bottom: -16rem;
  width: 36rem;
  height: 36rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.055);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-ee-hero-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(430px, 0.8fr) minmax(620px, 1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-ee-hero-copy { max-width: 720px; }

.mb-ee-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f);
}

.mb-ee-hero .mb-eyebrow span { width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); }

.mb-ee-hero h1 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 4.15vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-ee-hero-intro {
	max-width: 600px;
	margin: 0;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.05vw, 1.1rem);
	line-height: 1.74;
}
.mb-ee-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.25rem 1.8rem; align-items: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-ee-hero .mb-btn { border-color: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); background: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-hero .mb-btn:hover, .mb-ee-hero .mb-btn:focus-visible { border-color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); background: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-text-link { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.65rem; align-items: center; padding-bottom: 0.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.28); color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.mb-ee-text-link i { color: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); }

.mb-ee-hero-credential {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-ee-hero-credential strong {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.mb-ee-hero-credential span {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-ee-hero-media {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	height: clamp(570px, 67vh, 720px);
	margin: 0;
	overflow: visible;
	background: #0b172b url("../images/executive-events/executive-roundtable.webp") center / cover no-repeat;
	background-image: url(assets/images/executive-events/executive-roundtable.jpg);
}

.mb-ee-hero-media video {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  background: #0b172b;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.mb-ee-hero-media::after {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.42), transparent 46%);
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-ee-hero-media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  max-width: 350px;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.84);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.72);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.mb-ee-hero-media figcaption span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-ee-hero-media-frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.25rem;
  right: -1.25rem;
  width: 58%;
  height: 58%;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.4);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   03. INTRODUCTION AND PRINCIPLES
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-intro { padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 10rem) 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6); }
.mb-ee-intro-heading { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(430px, 0.95fr) minmax(480px, 1.05fr); gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem); align-items: end; }
.mb-ee-intro h2 { max-width: 720px; color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-intro-copy { max-width: 680px; padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16); }
.mb-ee-intro-copy p { margin: 0; color: #5b5953; line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-ee-intro-copy .mb-ee-intro-lead { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif); font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 1.65vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.45; }

.mb-ee-intro-editorial { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.28fr) minmax(330px, 0.72fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5.5rem); align-items: end; margin-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); }
.mb-ee-intro-image { position: relative; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem) clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem); }
.mb-ee-intro-image::before { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 64%; height: 70%; background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); content: ""; }
.mb-ee-intro-image img { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(420px, 42vw, 620px); object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14); }
.mb-ee-intro-image figcaption { position: absolute; z-index: 2; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 1rem 1.35rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); background: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); color: var(--mb-blue, #354999); font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.11em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-ee-principles { display: block; border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14); }
.mb-ee-principles article { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14); }
.mb-ee-principles i { color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.mb-ee-principles h3 { margin: 0 0 0.45rem; color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.7vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 400; }
.mb-ee-principles p { margin: 0; color: #68645d; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ========================================================================== 
   04. EVENT FORMATS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-formats { position: relative; padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 10rem) 0; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(circle at 8% 12%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.13), transparent 30%), radial-gradient(circle at 92% 88%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.07), transparent 28%), linear-gradient(125deg, #faf6ef 0%, #eee4d6 100%); }
.mb-ee-formats::before { position: absolute; top: 12%; left: -10rem; width: 25rem; height: 25rem; border: 1px solid rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.06); border-radius: 50%; content: ""; }
.mb-ee-formats-heading { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(400px, 1fr) minmax(340px, 0.65fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 8rem); align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
.mb-ee-formats-heading .mb-eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-bottom: -1.4rem; }
.mb-ee-formats h2 { color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-formats-heading > p:last-child { max-width: 610px; margin: 0; padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16); color: #5b5953; line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-ee-format-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.8fr) repeat(2, minmax(280px, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(245px, auto)); gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
.mb-ee-format-image { position: relative; grid-row: 1 / 3; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-format-image img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 570px; object-fit: cover; }
.mb-ee-format-image::after { position: absolute; inset: 45% 0 0; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.9)); content: ""; }
.mb-ee-format-image figcaption { position: absolute; z-index: 2; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 2rem; color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.mb-ee-format-image figcaption span { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); font-family: var(--mb-sans, "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-ee-format { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.35rem; min-height: 245px; padding: clamp(1.8rem, 2.7vw, 2.7rem); border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.11); border-top: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); background: rgba(252, 250, 246, 0.84); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.065); }
.mb-ee-format-roundtable { background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-format > i { display: grid; width: 58px; height: 58px; border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.55); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); font-size: 1.25rem; place-items: center; }
.mb-ee-format p { margin: 0 0 0.65rem; color: var(--mb-blue, #354999); font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-ee-format h3 { margin: 0 0 0.7rem; color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.2vw, 2.35rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; }
.mb-ee-format span { color: #66625b; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.mb-ee-format-roundtable p, .mb-ee-format-roundtable > i { color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); }
.mb-ee-format-roundtable h3 { color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); }
.mb-ee-format-roundtable span { color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.67); }

/* ========================================================================== 
   05. EVENT JOURNEY
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-journey { position: relative; padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(circle at 82% 30%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.28), transparent 34%), var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-journey::after { position: absolute; right: -12rem; bottom: -15rem; width: 36rem; height: 36rem; border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.06); border-radius: 50%; content: ""; }
.mb-ee-journey-layout { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mb-ee-journey-heading { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); text-align: center; }
.mb-ee-journey .mb-eyebrow { justify-content: center; color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); }
.mb-ee-journey h2 { color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); }
.mb-ee-journey-heading > p:last-child { max-width: 620px; margin: 1.4rem auto 0; color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.67); line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-ee-journey-track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16); }
.mb-ee-journey-track article { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.7rem); text-align: center; }
.mb-ee-journey-track article + article { border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.14); }
.mb-ee-journey-track article:not(:last-child)::after { position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: 50%; right: -8px; display: grid; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); content: "›"; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1; place-items: center; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.mb-ee-journey-track i { color: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.mb-ee-journey-track h3 { margin: 0.8rem 0 0.55rem; color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 400; }
.mb-ee-journey-track p { margin: 0; color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.58); font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ========================================================================== 
   06. WHAT WE MANAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-delivery { padding: clamp(6rem, 9vw, 9.5rem) 0; background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6); }
.mb-ee-delivery-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 0.78fr) minmax(560px, 1.22fr); gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem); align-items: start; }
.mb-ee-delivery-intro { position: sticky; top: 7rem; max-width: 600px; }
.mb-ee-delivery h2 { color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-delivery-intro > p:last-child { max-width: 510px; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; color: #5b5953; line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-ee-disclosures-hint { display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; align-items: center; margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--mb-blue, #354999); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-ee-disclosures-hint i { color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); font-size: 1rem; }
.mb-ee-disclosure { border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16); }
.mb-ee-disclosure:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16); }
.mb-ee-disclosure summary { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 58px minmax(0, 1fr) 28px; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: center; min-height: 100px; color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif); font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.9rem); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; transition: background-color 180ms ease; }
.mb-ee-disclosure summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.mb-ee-disclosure summary:hover { background: rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.085); }
.mb-ee-disclosure-icon { display: grid; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.56); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); font-size: 1rem; place-items: center; }
.mb-ee-disclosure-toggle { color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: transform 180ms ease; }
.mb-ee-disclosure[open] .mb-ee-disclosure-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.mb-ee-disclosure > div { padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem 5rem; }
.mb-ee-disclosure ul { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0.75rem 2rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.mb-ee-disclosure li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.1rem; color: #5e5b55; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.mb-ee-disclosure li::before { position: absolute; top: 0.72em; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a); content: ""; }

/* ========================================================================== 
   07. WHY MERCERBRIDGE
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-difference { position: relative; padding: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem) 0; overflow: hidden; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); background: linear-gradient(105deg, #071426 0%, #142544 68%, #1a2e59 100%); }
.mb-ee-difference::after { position: absolute; right: -12rem; bottom: -15rem; width: 36rem; height: 36rem; border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.06); border-radius: 50%; content: ""; }
.mb-ee-difference-layout { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(470px, 1.08fr) minmax(420px, 0.92fr); gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-ee-difference .mb-eyebrow { color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); }
.mb-ee-difference h2 { max-width: 800px; color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); }
.mb-ee-difference h2 em {
	color: #aab7ea;
	font-weight: 400;
}
.mb-ee-difference-detail { max-width: 650px; padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18); }
.mb-ee-difference-detail > p {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.12vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-ee-difference-detail > p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-ee-credentials { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16); }
.mb-ee-credentials article { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: center; min-height: 165px; padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.14); }
.mb-ee-credentials article:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 1.5rem; border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.14); }
.mb-ee-credentials article:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.mb-ee-credentials strong { color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif); font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.3rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 0.9; }
.mb-ee-credentials i { color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d9b98f); font-size: 2.8rem; }
.mb-ee-credentials span {
	max-width: 270px;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   08. CLOSING CTA
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-cta { padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.16), transparent 34%), var(--mb-parchment, #eee5d8); }
.mb-ee-cta-inner { max-width: 900px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.mb-ee-cta .mb-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.mb-ee-cta h2 { color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); }
.mb-ee-cta-inner > p:last-of-type { max-width: 670px; margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem; color: #5b5953; line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-ee-cta-button { display: inline-flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; padding: 1rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--mb-navy, #14223b); border-bottom-width: 3px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b); color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }

/* ========================================================================== 
   09. RESPONSIVE RULES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-ee-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(390px, 0.85fr) minmax(530px, 1.15fr); gap: 3.5rem; }
  .mb-ee-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 4.5rem); }
  .mb-ee-format-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(270px, 0.72fr) repeat(2, minmax(240px, 1fr)); }
  .mb-ee-journey-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mb-ee-journey-track article { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.14); }
  .mb-ee-journey-track article::after { display: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-ee-hero { min-height: 0; padding: 5rem 0; }
  .mb-ee-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .mb-ee-hero-copy { max-width: 720px; }
  .mb-ee-hero-media { height: min(72vw, 650px); }
  .mb-ee-intro-heading, .mb-ee-delivery-layout, .mb-ee-difference-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .mb-ee-intro-copy { max-width: 720px; padding: 1.75rem 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-ee-intro-editorial { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-ee-principles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mb-ee-principles article { padding-right: 1.2rem; }
  .mb-ee-principles article + article { padding-left: 1.2rem; border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14); }
  .mb-ee-formats-heading { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; }
  .mb-ee-formats-heading .mb-eyebrow { grid-column: auto; margin-bottom: -0.5rem; }
  .mb-ee-formats-heading > p:last-child { max-width: 700px; padding: 1.5rem 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-ee-format-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .mb-ee-format-image { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
  .mb-ee-delivery-intro { position: static; }
  .mb-ee-difference-detail { max-width: 760px; padding: 1.8rem 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18); border-left: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-ee-format-grid, .mb-ee-journey-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-ee-format-image { grid-row: auto; height: 620px; }
  .mb-ee-journey-track article + article { border-left: 0; }
  .mb-ee-disclosure ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-ee-principles { display: block; }
  .mb-ee-principles article + article { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-ee-hero { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .mb-ee-hero-layout { gap: 3rem; }
  .mb-ee-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 11vw, 3.8rem); }
  .mb-ee-hero-actions { align-items: stretch; }
  .mb-ee-hero-actions .mb-btn { width: 100%; }
  .mb-ee-hero-media { height: 118vw; max-height: 560px; }
  .mb-ee-hero-media figcaption { right: 0.75rem; bottom: 0.75rem; left: 0.75rem; max-width: none; }
  .mb-ee-hero-media-frame { top: -0.75rem; right: -0.75rem; }
  .mb-ee-intro, .mb-ee-formats, .mb-ee-journey, .mb-ee-delivery, .mb-ee-difference, .mb-ee-cta { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
  .mb-ee-intro h2, .mb-ee-formats h2, .mb-ee-journey h2, .mb-ee-delivery h2, .mb-ee-difference h2, .mb-ee-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 10.5vw, 3.4rem); }
  .mb-ee-format { grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr); min-height: 0; padding: 1.7rem 1.3rem; }
  .mb-ee-format > i { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .mb-ee-format-image { height: 520px; }
  .mb-ee-intro-image { padding: 0 0 1rem 1rem; }
  .mb-ee-intro-image img { height: 360px; }
  .mb-ee-disclosure summary { grid-template-columns: 45px minmax(0, 1fr) 24px; min-height: 86px; gap: 0.8rem; font-size: 1.32rem; }
  .mb-ee-disclosure-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .mb-ee-disclosure > div { padding: 0 0.8rem 1.7rem; }
  .mb-ee-credentials { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-ee-credentials article, .mb-ee-credentials article:nth-child(even) { grid-column: auto; min-height: 135px; padding: 1.3rem 0; border-left: 0; }
  .mb-ee-difference::after { display: none; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   10. FOCUS AND REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-text-link:focus-visible, .mb-ee-disclosure summary:focus-visible, .mb-ee-cta-button:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d); outline-offset: 4px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-ee-hero-media video { display: none; }
  .mb-ee-disclosure summary, .mb-ee-disclosure-toggle { transition: none; }
  .mb-ee-disclosure[open] .mb-ee-disclosure-toggle { transform: none; }
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Executive Events Case Study
   Page-specific styles only. All custom selectors use the mb-eecs prefix.
   ========================================================================== */

/* 01. PAGE FOUNDATION ----------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-page { overflow: hidden; background: var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-eecs-page h1, .mb-eecs-page h2, .mb-eecs-page h3 { font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-weight: 400; }
.mb-eecs-page figure, .mb-eecs-page blockquote { margin: 0; }
.mb-eecs-page h2 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 3.7vw, 4.25rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.mb-eecs-lead { color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.55vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.48; }

/* 02. HERO ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-hero { position: relative; padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem); border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%, rgba(53,73,153,.25), transparent 32%), var(--mb-navy); }
.mb-eecs-hero-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(360px,.82fr) minmax(520px,1.18fr); gap: clamp(3rem,6vw,7rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-eecs-hero-copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.mb-eecs-back { display: inline-flex; gap: .65rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem,4vw,4rem); color: rgba(247,242,233,.62); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-eecs-back:hover, .mb-eecs-back:focus-visible { color: var(--mb-gold-light); }
.mb-eecs-hero .mb-eyebrow, .mb-eecs-role .mb-eyebrow, .mb-eecs-results .mb-eyebrow, .mb-eecs-cta .mb-eyebrow { color: var(--mb-gold-light); }
.mb-eecs-hero h1 { max-width: 660px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; color: var(--mb-ivory); font-size: clamp(3.15rem,4.7vw,5.25rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.042em; }
.mb-eecs-hero-intro {
	max-width: 590px;
	margin-bottom: 1.9rem;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(1rem,1.1vw,1.14rem);
	line-height: 1.72;
}
.mb-eecs-hero-link { display: inline-flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: center; padding-bottom: .3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,160,109,.6); color: var(--mb-ivory); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.mb-eecs-hero-link i { color: var(--mb-gold); transition: transform 180ms ease; }
.mb-eecs-hero-link:hover i, .mb-eecs-hero-link:focus-visible i { transform: translateY(3px); }
.mb-eecs-hero-media { position: relative; width: calc(100% + max(2rem, (100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2)); }
.mb-eecs-hero-media::before { position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: -1.1rem; right: 1.5rem; width: 58%; height: 1px; background: rgba(201,160,109,.72); content: ""; }
.mb-eecs-hero-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(460px,50vw,680px); object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(2,10,24,.32); }
.mb-eecs-hero-media figcaption { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: -2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem; width: min(76%,460px); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: #071426; color: rgba(247,242,233,.76); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.mb-eecs-hero-media figcaption span { color: var(--mb-gold-light); font-family: var(--mb-sans); font-size: .61rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* 03. CASE STUDY SUMMARY -------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-glance { background: var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-eecs-glance-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); border: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-top: 0; }
.mb-eecs-glance-grid > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; padding: clamp(1.6rem,2.7vw,2.5rem); }
.mb-eecs-glance-grid > div + div { border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
.mb-eecs-glance-grid span { color: var(--mb-gold-dark); font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-eecs-glance-grid strong { max-width: 340px; color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(1.15rem,1.4vw,1.45rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; }

/* 04. THE BRIEF ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-brief { padding: clamp(5.5rem,9vw,9rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(201,160,109,.1), transparent 30%), var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-eecs-brief-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(330px,.85fr) minmax(460px,1.15fr); gap: clamp(4rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: start; }
.mb-eecs-section-heading { position: sticky; top: 8rem; }
.mb-eecs-section-heading h2 { max-width: 650px; margin: 0; }
.mb-eecs-brief-copy > p:not(.mb-eecs-lead) { color: var(--mb-muted); line-height: 1.82; }
.mb-eecs-brief-copy blockquote { position: relative; margin-top: clamp(2.3rem,4vw,3.5rem); padding: clamp(1.7rem,2.7vw,2.5rem) 0 clamp(1.7rem,2.7vw,2.5rem) clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.25rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border); color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem,1.8vw,1.85rem); line-height: 1.42; }
.mb-eecs-brief-copy blockquote::before { position: absolute; top: 1.4rem; left: 0; color: var(--mb-gold); content: "“"; font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1; }

/* 05. OUR ROLE ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.mb-eecs-role {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 100% 0%,
      rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.1),
      transparent 32rem
    ),
    var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}


/* ======================================================
   OUR ROLE: INTRODUCTION
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-role-heading {
  width: min(100%, 54rem);
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-eecs-role-heading h2 {
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-eecs-role-heading p {
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.76);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ======================================================
   OUR ROLE: RESPONSIBILITY ROWS
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-role-groups {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-eecs-role-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(15rem, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 2.2fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-eecs-role-row:nth-child(even) {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34),
    transparent
  );
}


/* ======================================================
   OUR ROLE: LABELS AND ICONS
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-role-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mb-eecs-role-label h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-eecs-role-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 3.25rem;
  width: 3.25rem;
  height: 3.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.52);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--mb-gold, #b18e50);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.mb-eecs-role-icon i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* ======================================================
   OUR ROLE: RESPONSIBILITY LISTS
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-role-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-eecs-role-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.8);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.mb-eecs-role-list li i {
  margin-top: 0.18rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold, #b18e50);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}


/* ======================================================
   OUR ROLE: TABLET
   ====================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-role-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-list li:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: calc(50% - 0.75rem);
  }
}


/* ======================================================
   OUR ROLE: MOBILE
   ====================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-role {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-heading {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-heading h2,
  .mb-eecs-role-heading p {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-row {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-label {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-icon {
    flex-basis: 2.85rem;
    width: 2.85rem;
    height: 2.85rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-role-list li:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* 06. EVENT PREPARATION --------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-preparation { padding: clamp(5.5rem,9vw,9rem) 0; background: var(--mb-parchment); }
.mb-eecs-preparation-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(480px,1.08fr) minmax(350px,.92fr); gap: clamp(4rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-eecs-preparation-media { position: relative; }
.mb-eecs-preparation-media::before { position: absolute; top: -1.1rem; left: -1.1rem; width: 42%; height: 42%; border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark); border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark); content: ""; }
.mb-eecs-preparation-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(420px,40vw,590px); object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20,34,59,.14); }
.mb-eecs-preparation-media figcaption { position: absolute; right: -1rem; bottom: -1.2rem; width: min(74%,380px); padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: var(--mb-warm-white); color: var(--mb-muted); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(20,34,59,.1); }
.mb-eecs-preparation-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-eecs-preparation-copy > p:last-child { color: var(--mb-muted); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-global {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 8% 15%,
      rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.13),
      transparent 24rem
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 92% 85%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055),
      transparent 28rem
    ),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-eecs-global::before,
.mb-eecs-global::after {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-eecs-global::before {
  top: -12rem;
  right: -10rem;
  width: 30rem;
  height: 30rem;
}

.mb-eecs-global::after {
  right: -4rem;
  bottom: -14rem;
  width: 22rem;
  height: 22rem;
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: HEADING
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-global-heading {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100%, 52rem);
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-eecs-global-heading h2 {
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.7vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-eecs-global-heading p {
  max-width: 43rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.86);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: REGIONAL ROUTE
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-global-regions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-eecs-global-regions::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.55rem;
  right: 16.666%;
  left: 16.666%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.25),
    rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.8),
    rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.25)
  );
  content: "";
}

.mb-eecs-global-region {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-eecs-global-region + .mb-eecs-global-region {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.12);
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: MARKERS
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-global-marker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3.1rem;
  height: 3.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.72);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--mb-gold, #b18e50);
  background: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.65rem rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.95);
}

.mb-eecs-global-marker i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: REGION TEXT
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-global-region-content {
  width: 100%;
}

.mb-eecs-global-region-name {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold, #b18e50);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-eecs-global-region h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mb-eecs-global-region p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: CLOSING NOTE
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-global-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  width: min(100%, 48rem);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16);
  text-align: left;
}

.mb-eecs-global-footer-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 2.75rem;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--mb-gold, #b18e50);
  background: rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.12);
}

.mb-eecs-global-footer-icon i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.mb-eecs-global-footer p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.86);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: TABLET
   ====================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-global-regions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: min(100%, 32rem);
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-regions::before {
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: auto;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    width: 1px;
    height: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.25),
      rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.8),
      rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.25)
    );
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-region {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 0 0 2.75rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-region:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-region + .mb-eecs-global-region {
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-marker {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.45rem rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.95);
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-region-name {
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
}


/* ======================================================
   GLOBAL DELIVERY: MOBILE
   ====================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-global {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-heading {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-heading h2,
  .mb-eecs-global-heading p {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-region {
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-global-footer {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ======================================================
   8. RESULTS
   ====================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE SEARCH CASE STUDY: RESULTS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-esrcs-results {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.1),
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0) 44%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}
/* Specialist market card copy */

.mb-es-market-item h3,
.mb-es-market-item p {
  grid-column: 2;
}

.mb-es-market-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-es-market-item p {
  margin: .25rem 0 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mb-es-market-item {
  row-gap: 0 !important;
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section introduction
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-esrcs-results-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(18rem, 0.9fr) minmax(22rem, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-heading h2 {
  max-width: 10ch;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 4.7vw, 4.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-intro {
  max-width: 41rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Main results layout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-esrcs-results-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(20rem, 0.88fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Primary result
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-esrcs-results-primary {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 31rem;
  padding-right: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-primary-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-primary-number {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 12vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.72;
  letter-spacing: -0.07em;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-kicker {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-primary h3 {
  max-width: 18rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.4vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Appointment breakdown
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-esrcs-results-breakdown {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-breakdown p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 0 0;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-breakdown p + p {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-breakdown strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-breakdown span {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Secondary results
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-esrcs-results-secondary {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Key metrics
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-esrcs-results-key-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-metric {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-metric + .mb-esrcs-results-metric {
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-metric > strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-metric span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-metric p {
  max-width: 17rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Delivery outcomes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-esrcs-results-delivery {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-esrcs-results-delivery > p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-delivery i {
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-delivery span {
  display: block;
}

.mb-esrcs-results-delivery strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-esrcs-results-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-heading h2 {
    max-width: 13ch;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-primary {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0 0 3rem;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-primary-heading {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: end;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-primary-number {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-primary h3 {
    max-width: 24rem;
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-esrcs-results {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 12vw, 3.75rem);
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-stage {
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-primary-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-primary-number {
    font-size: clamp(6.5rem, 30vw, 9rem);
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-breakdown {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-breakdown p {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: baseline;
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-breakdown p + p {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-breakdown strong {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-key-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-metric {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-metric + .mb-esrcs-results-metric {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-results-delivery > p {
    grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

}
/* 09. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE MERCERBRIDGE ------------------------------------ */
.mb-eecs-why { padding: clamp(5.5rem,9vw,9rem) 0; background: var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-eecs-why-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.04fr .96fr; gap: clamp(4rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-eecs-why-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 2.4rem; }
.mb-eecs-why-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
.mb-eecs-why-list article { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; padding: 1.35rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
.mb-eecs-why-list article > span { color: var(--mb-gold-dark); font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.mb-eecs-why-list h3 { margin-bottom: .35rem; color: var(--mb-navy); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.mb-eecs-why-list p { margin: 0; color: var(--mb-muted); font-size: .87rem; line-height: 1.62; }
.mb-eecs-why-media { position: relative; padding: 0 0 2rem 2rem; }
.mb-eecs-why-media::before { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 64%; height: 74%; background: var(--mb-navy); content: ""; }
.mb-eecs-why-media img { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(450px,38vw,570px); object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(20,34,59,.13); }
.mb-eecs-why-media figcaption { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem; width: min(82%,390px); margin: -2rem 0 0 auto; padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: var(--mb-ivory); color: var(--mb-muted); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 15px 32px rgba(20,34,59,.1); }
.mb-eecs-why-media figcaption span { color: var(--mb-blue); font-family: var(--mb-sans); font-size: .61rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }


/* ======================================================
   WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE MERCERBRIDGE: ICONS
   ====================================================== */

.mb-eecs-why-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 3rem;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(177, 142, 80, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--mb-gold, #b18e50);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.mb-eecs-why-icon i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
/* 10. THE MERCERBRIDGE DIFFERENCE ---------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-difference { padding: clamp(5rem,8vw,7.5rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 8% 20%, rgba(201,160,109,.13), transparent 32%), linear-gradient(120deg,var(--mb-ivory),var(--mb-parchment)); }
.mb-eecs-difference-inner { max-width: 1040px; text-align: center; }
.mb-eecs-difference h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-eecs-difference-inner > p:last-child { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--mb-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* 11. CLOSING CONTACT ----------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-eecs-cta { padding: clamp(5rem,8vw,7.5rem) 0; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(53,73,153,.18),transparent 52%),var(--mb-navy); }
.mb-eecs-cta-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(3rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-eecs-cta h2 { max-width: 720px; margin: 0; color: var(--mb-ivory); }
.mb-eecs-cta-action { padding-left: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.2); }
.mb-eecs-cta-action > p { margin-bottom: 1.7rem; color: rgba(247,242,233,.72); line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-eecs-email, .mb-eecs-service-link { display: block; width: fit-content; margin-top: 1rem; color: rgba(247,242,233,.64); font-size: .78rem; text-decoration: none; }
.mb-eecs-service-link { display: inline-flex; gap: .55rem; align-items: center; color: var(--mb-gold-light); }
.mb-eecs-email:hover, .mb-eecs-email:focus-visible, .mb-eecs-service-link:hover, .mb-eecs-service-link:focus-visible { color: var(--mb-white); }

/* 12. TABLET -------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(330px,.82fr) minmax(450px,1.18fr); gap: 3.2rem; }
  .mb-eecs-role-groups ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .65rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-hero-layout, .mb-eecs-brief-layout, .mb-eecs-role-heading, .mb-eecs-preparation-layout, .mb-eecs-global-heading, .mb-eecs-results-layout, .mb-eecs-why-layout, .mb-eecs-cta-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-eecs-hero-copy { max-width: 720px; }
  .mb-eecs-hero-media { width: 100%; }
  .mb-eecs-hero-media img { height: min(68vw,600px); }
  .mb-eecs-section-heading { position: static; }
  .mb-eecs-role-heading > p, .mb-eecs-cta-action { padding: 1.5rem 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.2); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-eecs-preparation-layout, .mb-eecs-why-layout { gap: 5rem; }
  .mb-eecs-region-line { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
  .mb-eecs-region-line span { padding: .8rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
  .mb-eecs-region-line span:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-bottom: 0; }
  .mb-eecs-region-line i { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .mb-eecs-why-media { max-width: 720px; }
}

/* 13. MOBILE -------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-hero { padding-top: 3rem; }
  .mb-eecs-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem,11.5vw,4rem); }
  .mb-eecs-hero-media figcaption { position: relative; bottom: auto; width: 92%; margin: -1.3rem 0 0 auto; }
  .mb-eecs-glance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-eecs-glance-grid > div + div { border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-eecs-role-groups article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .mb-eecs-results-list p { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .35rem; }
  .mb-eecs-preparation-media figcaption { right: -.5rem; width: 88%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-page h2 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem,10vw,3.15rem); }
  .mb-eecs-hero-media img { height: 78vw; }
  .mb-eecs-preparation-media img, .mb-eecs-why-media img { height: min(112vw,480px); }
  .mb-eecs-why-media { padding-left: 1rem; }
  .mb-eecs-cta .mb-btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* 14. REDUCED MOTION ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-eecs-hero-link i { transition: none; }
  .mb-eecs-hero-link:hover i, .mb-eecs-hero-link:focus-visible i { transform: none; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Executive Search Risk Case Study
   Page-specific styles only. All custom selectors use the mb-esrcs prefix.
   ========================================================================== */

/* 01. PAGE FOUNDATION ----------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-page { overflow: hidden; background: var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-esrcs-page h1, .mb-esrcs-page h2, .mb-esrcs-page h3 { font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-weight: 400; }
.mb-esrcs-page figure, .mb-esrcs-page blockquote { margin: 0; }
.mb-esrcs-page h2 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem,3.7vw,4.25rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.mb-esrcs-lead { color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(1.2rem,1.55vw,1.55rem); line-height: 1.48; }

/* 02. HERO ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-hero { position: relative; padding: clamp(3.5rem,6vw,6rem) 0 clamp(5rem,8vw,7.5rem); border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%,rgba(53,73,153,.25),transparent 32%),var(--mb-navy); }
.mb-esrcs-hero-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(370px,.82fr) minmax(520px,1.18fr); gap: clamp(3rem,6vw,7rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-esrcs-hero-copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.mb-esrcs-back { display: inline-flex; gap: .65rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem,4vw,4rem); color: rgba(247,242,233,.62); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mb-esrcs-back:hover, .mb-esrcs-back:focus-visible { color: var(--mb-gold-light); }
.mb-esrcs-hero .mb-eyebrow, .mb-esrcs-expertise .mb-eyebrow, .mb-esrcs-results .mb-eyebrow, .mb-esrcs-cta .mb-eyebrow { color: var(--mb-gold-light); }
.mb-esrcs-hero h1 { max-width: 650px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; color: var(--mb-ivory); font-size: clamp(3.05rem,4.45vw,5rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.042em; }
.mb-esrcs-hero-intro {
	max-width: 580px;
	margin-bottom: 1.9rem;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: clamp(1rem,1.1vw,1.14rem);
	line-height: 1.72;
}
.mb-esrcs-hero-link { display: inline-flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: center; padding-bottom: .3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,160,109,.6); color: var(--mb-ivory); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.mb-esrcs-hero-link i { color: var(--mb-gold); transition: transform 180ms ease; }
.mb-esrcs-hero-link:hover i, .mb-esrcs-hero-link:focus-visible i { transform: translateY(3px); }
.mb-esrcs-hero-media { position: relative; width: calc(100% + max(2rem,(100vw - var(--mb-container))/2)); }
.mb-esrcs-hero-media::before { position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: -1.1rem; right: 1.5rem; width: 58%; height: 1px; background: rgba(201,160,109,.72); content: ""; }
.mb-esrcs-hero-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(460px,50vw,680px); object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(2,10,24,.32); }
.mb-esrcs-hero-media figcaption { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: -2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem; width: min(76%,460px); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: #071426; color: rgba(247,242,233,.76); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.mb-esrcs-hero-media figcaption span { color: var(--mb-gold-light); font-family: var(--mb-sans); font-size: .61rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* 03. AT A GLANCE --------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-glance { background: var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-esrcs-glance-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); border: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-top: 0; }
.mb-esrcs-glance-grid > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; padding: clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.5rem); }
.mb-esrcs-glance-grid > div + div { border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
.mb-esrcs-glance-grid strong { color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(2.1rem,3vw,3.3rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; }
.mb-esrcs-glance-grid span { max-width: 210px; color: var(--mb-muted); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .07em; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* 04. THE CHALLENGE ------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-challenge { padding: clamp(5.5rem,9vw,9rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%,rgba(201,160,109,.1),transparent 30%),var(--mb-warm-white); }
.mb-esrcs-challenge-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(330px,.85fr) minmax(460px,1.15fr); gap: clamp(4rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: start; }
.mb-esrcs-section-heading { position: sticky; top: 8rem; }
.mb-esrcs-section-heading h2 { max-width: 650px; margin: 0; }
.mb-esrcs-challenge-copy > p:not(.mb-esrcs-lead) { color: var(--mb-muted); line-height: 1.82; }
.mb-esrcs-challenge-copy blockquote { position: relative; margin-top: clamp(2.3rem,4vw,3.5rem); padding: clamp(1.7rem,2.7vw,2.5rem) 0 clamp(1.7rem,2.7vw,2.5rem) clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.25rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border); color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem,1.8vw,1.85rem); line-height: 1.42; }
.mb-esrcs-challenge-copy blockquote::before { position: absolute; top: 1.4rem; left: 0; color: var(--mb-gold); content: "“"; font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1; }

/* 05. SPECIALIST EXPERTISE ------------------------------------------------ */
.mb-esrcs-expertise { padding: clamp(5.5rem,8vw,8.5rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%,rgba(53,73,153,.22),transparent 30%),var(--mb-navy); }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-heading { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: clamp(3rem,7vw,8rem); align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(3rem,5vw,4.5rem); }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-heading h2 { max-width: 760px; margin: 0; color: var(--mb-ivory); }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-heading > p { margin: 0; padding-left: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.2); color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.86); line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); border-top: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.17); border-left: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.17); }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-list article { min-height: 180px; padding: clamp(1.5rem,2.5vw,2.4rem); border-right: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.17); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.17); }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-list span { color: var(--mb-gold); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mb-esrcs-expertise-list h3 { margin: 2.2rem 0 0; color: var(--mb-ivory); font-size: clamp(1.25rem,1.55vw,1.55rem); line-height: 1.25; }
.mb-esrcs-expertise .mb-esrcs-expertise-list article i {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #b89b5e !important;
}
/* 06. OUR APPROACH -------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-approach { padding: clamp(5.5rem,9vw,9rem) 0; background: var(--mb-parchment); }
.mb-esrcs-approach-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(480px,1.08fr) minmax(350px,.92fr); gap: clamp(4rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-media { position: relative; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-media::before { position: absolute; top: -1.1rem; left: -1.1rem; width: 42%; height: 42%; border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark); border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark); content: ""; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(430px,40vw,600px); object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20,34,59,.14); }
.mb-esrcs-approach-media figcaption { position: absolute; right: -1rem; bottom: -1.2rem; width: min(74%,390px); padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: var(--mb-warm-white); color: var(--mb-muted); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(20,34,59,.1); }
.mb-esrcs-approach-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-copy > p:not(.mb-esrcs-lead) { color: var(--mb-muted); line-height: 1.8; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-list { margin: 2rem 0 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); list-style: none; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-list li { display: flex; gap: .8rem; padding: .9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border); color: var(--mb-charcoal); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.mb-esrcs-approach-list i { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--mb-gold-dark); }

/* 07. APPOINTMENT PROFILE ------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-appointments { padding: clamp(5rem,8vw,7.5rem) 0; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: var(--mb-ivory); }
.mb-esrcs-appointments-heading { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .65fr 1.35fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: end; }
.mb-esrcs-appointments-heading .mb-eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.mb-esrcs-appointments-heading h2 { max-width: 800px; margin: 0; }
.mb-esrcs-appointment-line { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); margin-top: clamp(3rem,5vw,4.5rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
.mb-esrcs-appointment-line article { display: flex; gap: 1.3rem; align-items: center; padding: clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.4rem); }
.mb-esrcs-appointment-line article + article { border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
.mb-esrcs-appointment-line strong { color: var(--mb-gold-dark); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(2.5rem,3.5vw,4rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; }
.mb-esrcs-appointment-line span { color: var(--mb-navy); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: clamp(1.05rem,1.35vw,1.3rem); line-height: 1.3; }

/* 08. RESULTS ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-results { padding: clamp(5.5rem,9vw,8.5rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 100%,rgba(201,160,109,.15),transparent 34%),var(--mb-navy); }
.mb-esrcs-results-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(350px,.8fr) minmax(500px,1.2fr); gap: clamp(4rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: start; }
.mb-esrcs-results-heading h2 { max-width: 650px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; color: var(--mb-ivory); }
.mb-esrcs-results-heading > p:last-child { color: rgba(247,242,233,.68); line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-esrcs-results-list { border-top: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.18); }
.mb-esrcs-results-list p { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(150px,.65fr) minmax(0,1.35fr); gap: 2rem; margin: 0; padding: 1.3rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.18); }
.mb-esrcs-results-list strong { color: var(--mb-gold-light); font-family: var(--mb-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400; }
.mb-esrcs-results-list span { color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.88); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* 09. WHY MERCERBRIDGE ---------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-esrcs-why {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-esrcs-why-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 0.98fr;
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-esrcs-why-copy h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.mb-esrcs-why-copy > p:not(.mb-esrcs-lead) {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.82;
}


/* Editorial image treatment */

.mb-esrcs-why-media {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: 0 0 2rem 2rem;
}


/* Detached navy square */

.mb-esrcs-why-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4.5rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 46%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  content: "";
}


/* Main photograph */

.mb-esrcs-why-media img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(450px, 38vw, 570px);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px var(--mb-warm-white),
    0 25px 60px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
}


/* Image caption */

.mb-esrcs-why-media figcaption {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  width: min(84%, 410px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin: -2rem 0 0 auto;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: var(--mb-ivory);
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 32px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
}

.mb-esrcs-why-media figcaption span {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 0.61rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-esrcs-why-media {
    padding: 0 0 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-why-media::before {
    bottom: 4rem;
    left: -0.5rem;
    width: 42%;
  }

  .mb-esrcs-why-media img {
    height: clamp(360px, 110vw, 480px);
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 5px var(--mb-warm-white),
      0 18px 42px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.13);
  }

  .mb-esrcs-why-media figcaption {
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
    margin-top: -1.5rem;
  }

}
/* 10. THE MERCERBRIDGE DIFFERENCE ---------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-difference { padding: clamp(5rem,8vw,7.5rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 8% 20%,rgba(201,160,109,.13),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(120deg,var(--mb-ivory),var(--mb-parchment)); }
.mb-esrcs-difference-inner { max-width: 1040px; text-align: center; }
.mb-esrcs-difference h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-esrcs-difference-inner > p:last-child { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--mb-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* 11. CLOSING CONTACT ----------------------------------------------------- */
.mb-esrcs-cta { padding: clamp(5rem,8vw,7.5rem) 0; border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold); background: linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(53,73,153,.18),transparent 52%),var(--mb-navy); }
.mb-esrcs-cta-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(3rem,8vw,9rem); align-items: center; }
.mb-esrcs-cta h2 { max-width: 720px; margin: 0; color: var(--mb-ivory); }
.mb-esrcs-cta-action { padding-left: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3rem); border-left: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.2); }
.mb-esrcs-cta-action > p { margin-bottom: 1.7rem; color: rgba(247,242,233,.72); line-height: 1.75; }
.mb-esrcs-email, .mb-esrcs-service-link { display: block; width: fit-content; margin-top: 1rem; color: rgba(247,242,233,.64); font-size: .78rem; text-decoration: none; }
.mb-esrcs-service-link { display: inline-flex; gap: .55rem; align-items: center; color: var(--mb-gold-light); }
.mb-esrcs-email:hover, .mb-esrcs-email:focus-visible, .mb-esrcs-service-link:hover, .mb-esrcs-service-link:focus-visible { color: var(--mb-white); }

/* 12. TABLET -------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-esrcs-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(340px,.82fr) minmax(460px,1.18fr); gap: 3.2rem; }
  .mb-esrcs-expertise-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-esrcs-hero-layout, .mb-esrcs-challenge-layout, .mb-esrcs-expertise-heading, .mb-esrcs-approach-layout, .mb-esrcs-appointments-heading, .mb-esrcs-results-layout, .mb-esrcs-why-layout, .mb-esrcs-cta-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-esrcs-hero-copy { max-width: 720px; }
  .mb-esrcs-hero-media { width: 100%; }
  .mb-esrcs-hero-media img { height: min(68vw,600px); }
  .mb-esrcs-section-heading { position: static; }
  .mb-esrcs-expertise-heading > p, .mb-esrcs-cta-action { padding: 1.5rem 0 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(247,242,233,.2); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-esrcs-approach-layout, .mb-esrcs-why-layout { gap: 5rem; }
  .mb-esrcs-glance-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .mb-esrcs-glance-grid > div:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-esrcs-glance-grid > div:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); }
  .mb-esrcs-why-media { max-width: 720px; }
}

/* 13. MOBILE -------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-esrcs-hero { padding-top: 3rem; }
  .mb-esrcs-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem,11.5vw,4rem); }
  .mb-esrcs-hero-media figcaption { position: relative; bottom: auto; width: 92%; margin: -1.3rem 0 0 auto; }
  .mb-esrcs-expertise-list, .mb-esrcs-appointment-line { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-esrcs-expertise-list article { min-height: 0; }
  .mb-esrcs-expertise-list h3 { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .mb-esrcs-appointment-line article + article { border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-esrcs-results-list p { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .35rem; }
  .mb-esrcs-approach-media figcaption { right: -.5rem; width: 88%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-esrcs-page h2 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem,10vw,3.15rem); }
  .mb-esrcs-hero-media img { height: 78vw; }
  .mb-esrcs-glance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mb-esrcs-glance-grid > div + div { border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border); border-left: 0; }
  .mb-esrcs-approach-media img, .mb-esrcs-why-media img { height: min(112vw,480px); }
  .mb-esrcs-why-media { padding-left: 1rem; }
  .mb-esrcs-cta .mb-btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* 14. REDUCED MOTION ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-esrcs-hero-link i { transition: none; }
  .mb-esrcs-hero-link:hover i, .mb-esrcs-hero-link:focus-visible i { transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MERCERBRIDGE CASE STUDY PROMOTIONS
   Shared between service pages
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-cs-promo {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 92% 10%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.1),
      transparent 30%
    ),
    var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-cs-promo-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(460px, 1.05fr) minmax(380px, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-cs-promo-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.mb-cs-promo-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 64%;
  height: 76%;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  content: "";
}

.mb-cs-promo-media::after {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  top: -1rem;
  right: -1rem;
  width: 46%;
  height: 46%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark);
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-cs-promo-media img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(430px, 38vw, 570px);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-cs-promo-copy {
  max-width: 670px;
}

.mb-cs-promo-copy h2 {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.7vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-cs-promo-copy > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 610px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-cs-promo-facts {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	margin: 2rem 0;
	font-size: 0rem;
}

.mb-cs-promo-facts span {
	padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
	background: rgba(252, 250, 246, 0.55);
	color: var(--mb-navy);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.mb-cs-promo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-cs-promo-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-cs-promo-link:hover,
.mb-cs-promo-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
}

.mb-cs-promo-link:hover i,
.mb-cs-promo-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Reverse the Executive Search version */

.mb-cs-promo-reverse .mb-cs-promo-media {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.mb-cs-promo-reverse .mb-cs-promo-copy {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}

/* Tablet */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-cs-promo-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-reverse .mb-cs-promo-media,
  .mb-cs-promo-reverse .mb-cs-promo-copy {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-media {
    width: min(100%, 760px);
  }
}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-cs-promo {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-media {
    padding: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-media img {
    height: min(78vw, 460px);
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 10vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-facts {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-cs-promo-link i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-cs-promo-link:hover i,
  .mb-cs-promo-link:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Events Case Study: Results
   Add this at the very end of the existing working stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-eecs-results {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at 5% 10%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.13),
      transparent 28rem
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      #f5efe6 0%,
      #eee4d7 100%
    );
}

.mb-eecs-results::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  content: "";
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Section Heading
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(0, 1.15fr)
    minmax(19rem, 0.7fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-heading h2 {
  max-width: 49rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-heading > p {
  display: block;
  max-width: 31rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  color: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.75);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Main Results Layout
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(17rem, 0.72fr)
    minmax(0, 1.5fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Result
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 31rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding:
    clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem)
    clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  border: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24)
    );
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Featured icon
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(173, 127, 74, 0.55);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a);
  background: transparent;
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature-icon i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Featured content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature-content {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature strong {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature p {
  display: block;
  max-width: 23rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  color: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.76);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Results Ledger
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-list {
  display: block;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.2);
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    2.75rem
    minmax(11rem, 0.75fr)
    minmax(0, 1.25fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 6.2rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.2);
  background: transparent;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Ledger icons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border: 0;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #ad7f4a);
  background: transparent;
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item-icon i {
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Ledger content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.5vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item p {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  color: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.73);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Desktop Interaction
   ========================================================================== */

@media (hover: hover) {
  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item {
    transition:
      padding-left 200ms ease,
      background-color 200ms ease;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item:hover {
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature-content {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature strong {
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 10vw, 5.5rem);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-eecs-results {
    padding: 4.25rem 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results::before {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-heading {
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 10vw, 3.15rem);
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-layout {
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 23rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature-content {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-feature strong {
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 18vw, 5.25rem);
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item {
    grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.4rem 1rem;
    align-items: start;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item-icon {
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item-icon i {
    margin-left: 0.65rem;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item p {
    grid-column: 2;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-eecs-results .mb-eecs-results-item:hover {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   MERCERBRIDGE Executive Search Page
   Page-specific styles only
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   Page Foundation
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-page {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-es-page h1,
.mb-es-page h2,
.mb-es-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-es-page figure {
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-es-page h2 {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.8vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-es-lead {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.55vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 7% 0%,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.26),
      transparent 34%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-es-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(360px, 0.84fr)
    minmax(520px, 1.16fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-es-hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
}

.mb-es-hero .mb-eyebrow,
.mb-es-cta .mb-eyebrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-es-hero h1 {
  max-width: 690px;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 4.7vw, 5.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.043em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-es-hero-intro {
  max-width: 610px;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-es-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-es-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.58);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-es-text-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-es-text-link:hover,
.mb-es-text-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-es-text-link:hover i,
.mb-es-text-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateY(3px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero image
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-es-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 610px;
}

.mb-es-hero-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  top: -1rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 58%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.75);
  content: "";
}

.mb-es-hero-media img {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + max(2rem, (100vw - var(--mb-container)) / 2));
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 610px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(2, 10, 24, 0.32);
}

.mb-es-hero-media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  width: min(76%, 470px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.96);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-es-hero-media figcaption span {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Appointment scope
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-es-hero-scope {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-es-hero-scope span {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.6rem clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-es-hero-scope span + span {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Critical Roles
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-scope {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 86% 15%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.11),
      transparent 30%
    ),
    var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-es-scope-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(330px, 0.85fr)
    minmax(460px, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-es-scope-heading {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
}

.mb-es-scope-heading h2 {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-es-scope-copy > p:not(.mb-es-lead) {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.mb-es-scope-statement {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-scope-statement i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.mb-es-scope-statement p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Organisational Impact
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-impact {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-parchment);
}

.mb-es-impact-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(20rem, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-es-impact-heading h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-es-impact-heading > p {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-es-impact-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-impact-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 230px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

.mb-es-impact-item + .mb-es-impact-item {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-impact-item > i {
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.mb-es-impact-item h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-es-impact-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Specialist Markets
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-markets {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-es-markets-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(340px, 0.88fr)
    minmax(460px, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-es-markets-heading {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
}

.mb-es-markets-heading h2 {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-es-markets-heading > p:last-child {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-es-market-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-market-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 7rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-market-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
}

.mb-es-market-icon i {
  margin-left: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mb-es-market-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Relationships and Research
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-research {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-parchment);
}

.mb-es-research-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(470px, 1.04fr)
    minmax(360px, 0.96fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-es-research-media {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.mb-es-research-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 42%;
  height: 48%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-gold-dark);
  content: "";
}

.mb-es-research-media img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(450px, 42vw, 610px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
}

.mb-es-research-media figcaption {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  width: min(82%, 410px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin: -2rem 0 0 auto;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
}

.mb-es-research-media figcaption span {
  color: var(--mb-blue);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-es-research-copy h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-es-research-copy > p:not(.mb-eyebrow, .mb-es-lead) {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Search methods
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-es-research-methods {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-research-methods article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-research-methods article > i {
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.mb-es-research-methods h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mb-es-research-methods p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Case Study
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-case-study {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 92% 10%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.14),
      transparent 30%
    ),
    var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-es-case-study-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(0, 1.15fr)
    minmax(360px, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-es-case-study-copy h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-es-case-study-copy > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Case study results
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.mb-es-case-study-results {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-case-study-results p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 9rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-es-case-study-results strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mb-es-case-study-results span {
  display: block;
  min-width: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Closing Contact
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-es-cta {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      115deg,
      rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18),
      transparent 52%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-es-cta-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-es-cta h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-es-cta-action {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-es-cta-action > p {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-es-cta-email {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-es-cta-email:hover,
.mb-es-cta-email:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Large Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-es-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(330px, 0.84fr)
      minmax(440px, 1.16fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-es-research-layout {
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-es-hero-layout,
  .mb-es-scope-layout,
  .mb-es-impact-heading,
  .mb-es-markets-layout,
  .mb-es-research-layout,
  .mb-es-case-study-layout,
  .mb-es-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-media {
    min-height: 540px;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-media img {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 540px;
  }

  .mb-es-scope-heading,
  .mb-es-markets-heading {
    position: static;
  }

  .mb-es-impact-heading {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-es-impact-heading > p {
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .mb-es-impact-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-es-impact-item {
    min-height: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-es-impact-item + .mb-es-impact-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-es-market-list {
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-es-research-media {
    max-width: 760px;
  }

  .mb-es-case-study-results {
    max-width: 720px;
  }

  .mb-es-cta-action {
    padding: 2rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-es-hero {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-es-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 11.5vw, 4rem);
  }

  .mb-es-hero-media,
  .mb-es-hero-media img {
    min-height: 0;
    height: min(78vw, 560px);
  }

  .mb-es-hero-media figcaption {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 92%;
    margin: -1.5rem 0 0 auto;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-scope {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-scope span {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-scope span + span {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-es-impact-item {
    grid-template-columns: 2.25rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .mb-es-research-media figcaption {
    width: 88%;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Small Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-es-page h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 10vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .mb-es-hero {
    padding-top: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-actions .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-es-hero-media,
  .mb-es-hero-media img {
    height: 82vw;
  }

  .mb-es-scope,
  .mb-es-impact,
  .mb-es-markets,
  .mb-es-research,
  .mb-es-case-study,
  .mb-es-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-es-scope-statement {
    grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .mb-es-impact-item {
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
  }

  .mb-es-market-item {
    min-height: 5.5rem;
  }

  .mb-es-research-media {
    padding: 0.75rem 0 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .mb-es-research-media img {
    height: min(108vw, 480px);
  }

  .mb-es-research-media figcaption {
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
    margin-top: -1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-es-case-study-results p {
    grid-template-columns: 7.25rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-es-case-study-results strong {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 11vw, 2.9rem);
  }

  .mb-es-case-study-results span {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .mb-es-case-study-copy .mb-btn,
  .mb-es-cta-action .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-es-text-link i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-es-text-link:hover i,
  .mb-es-text-link:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Strategic Introductions
   Page-specific styles — all selectors use the mb-si- prefix
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-page,
.mb-si-hero,
.mb-si-context,
.mb-si-process,
.mb-si-why,
.mb-si-statement,
.mb-si-cta {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-si-page h1,
.mb-si-page h2,
.mb-si-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   01. Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-hero {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 12%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.1), transparent 26%),
    var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-si-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(350px, 0.86fr) minmax(500px, 1.14fr);
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(640px, 78vh, 820px);
}

.mb-si-hero-copy {
  max-width: 700px;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.mb-si-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.mb-si-hero h1 {
  max-width: 10.5ch;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5.2vw, 6.1rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-si-hero-intro {
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-si-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.mb-si-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.24);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-si-text-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-si-text-link:hover i,
.mb-si-text-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateY(3px);
}

.mb-si-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 620px;
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-si-hero-media::after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08), rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18));
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-si-hero-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.mb-si-hero-media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  width: min(88%, 430px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.96);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.88);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-si-hero-media figcaption span {

  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   02. Strategic context
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-context {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-si-context-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.85fr) minmax(420px, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
}

.mb-si-context-heading h2 {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.4vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-si-context-copy > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.mb-si-context-copy > p:first-child {
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.52;
}

.mb-si-context blockquote {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0;
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   03. How it works
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-process {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 26%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-si-process-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(300px, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-si-process .mb-eyebrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-si-process h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.2vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-si-process-heading > p {
  max-width: 31rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-si-process-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  column-gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
}

.mb-si-process-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16);
}

.mb-si-process-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.54);
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-si-process-icon i {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.mb-si-process-item h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mb-si-process-item p {
  max-width: 34rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   04. Why MERCERBRIDGE
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-why {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.13), transparent 28%),
    var(--mb-parchment, #eee3d3);
}

.mb-si-why-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.78fr) minmax(500px, 1.22fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-si-why-intro {
  position: sticky;
  top: 7rem;
}

.mb-si-why h2 {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-si-why-intro > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 35rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-si-why-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-si-why-list article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.75rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 1.7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-si-why-list article > i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mb-si-why-list h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-si-why-list p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   05. Defining statement
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-statement {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-si-statement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mb-si-statement-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.6);
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
}

.mb-si-statement h2 {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-si-statement p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   06. Closing contact
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-si-cta {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-si-cta-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-si-cta .mb-eyebrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-si-cta h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-si-cta-action {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-si-cta-action > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-si-cta-email {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-si-cta-email:hover,
.mb-si-cta-email:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   07. Large tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-si-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(330px, 0.9fr) minmax(440px, 1.1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-si-why-layout {
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   08. Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-si-hero-layout,
  .mb-si-context-layout,
  .mb-si-process-heading,
  .mb-si-why-layout,
  .mb-si-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-si-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-si-hero-media {
    min-height: 560px;
  }

  .mb-si-context-layout,
  .mb-si-process-heading,
  .mb-si-why-layout {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-si-process-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-si-why-intro {
    position: static;
  }

  .mb-si-cta-action {
    padding: 2rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   09. Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-si-hero-copy {
    padding-top: 4rem;
  }

  .mb-si-hero h1 {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 11.5vw, 4.25rem);
  }

  .mb-si-hero-media {
    min-height: 0;
    height: min(82vw, 570px);
  }

  .mb-si-hero-media figcaption {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 92%;
    margin: -1.5rem 0 0 auto;
  }

  .mb-si-context,
  .mb-si-process,
  .mb-si-why,
  .mb-si-statement,
  .mb-si-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   10. Small mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-si-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 1rem;
  }

  .mb-si-hero-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mb-si-hero-actions .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-si-text-link {
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .mb-si-hero-media {
    height: 82vw;
  }

  .mb-si-process-item {
    grid-template-columns: 2.65rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-si-process-icon {
    width: 2.65rem;
    height: 2.65rem;
  }

  .mb-si-statement h2,
  .mb-si-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 12vw, 3.8rem);
  }

  .mb-si-cta-action .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   11. Reduced motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-si-text-link i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-si-text-link:hover i,
  .mb-si-text-link:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Expertise Page
   Page-specific styles, all selectors use the mb-exp- prefix
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-page,
.mb-exp-hero,
.mb-exp-complexity,
.mb-exp-network,
.mb-exp-markets,
.mb-exp-experience,
.mb-exp-appointments,
.mb-exp-difference,
.mb-exp-cta {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-exp-page h1,
.mb-exp-page h2,
.mb-exp-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   01. Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-hero {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 4% 8%, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.24), transparent 30%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-exp-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.88fr) minmax(500px, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(650px, 78vh, 820px);
}

.mb-exp-hero-copy {
  max-width: 710px;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.mb-exp-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-exp-hero h1 {
  max-width: 10ch;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 5.1vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-exp-hero-intro {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.35vw, 1.24rem);
  line-height: 1.76;
}

.mb-exp-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.mb-exp-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.3);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-exp-text-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-exp-text-link:hover,
.mb-exp-text-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-exp-text-link:hover i,
.mb-exp-text-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateY(3px);
}

.mb-exp-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 620px;
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-exp-hero-media::after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14),
      rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.04) 48%,
      rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18)
    );
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-exp-hero-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.mb-exp-hero-media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  width: min(88%, 440px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.96);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-exp-hero-media figcaption span {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   02. A changing leadership brief
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-complexity {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-exp-complexity-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(320px, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);

}

.mb-exp-complexity h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.4vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-exp-complexity-heading > p {
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-exp-complexity-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-exp-complexity-list article {
  min-height: 17rem;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
}

.mb-exp-complexity-list article + article {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-exp-complexity-list i {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.mb-exp-complexity-list h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mb-exp-complexity-list p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. The network
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-network {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-exp-network-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Image */

.mb-exp-network-mark {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 390px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.mb-exp-network-mark img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 38%;
}

/* Copy */

.mb-exp-network-copy {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.mb-exp-network-copy h2 {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.5vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-exp-network-lead {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-charcoal, #303137);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-exp-network-copy > p:not(.mb-exp-network-lead) {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #696860);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

/* Tablet */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-exp-network-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-network-mark {
    height: 420px;
  }

  .mb-exp-network-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
  }

}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-exp-network {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .mb-exp-network-mark {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .mb-exp-network-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3rem);
  }

}
/* ========================================================================== 
   04. Specialist markets
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-markets {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-exp-markets-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(310px, 0.82fr) minmax(500px, 1.18fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-exp-markets-heading {
  position: sticky;
  top: 7rem;
}

.mb-exp-markets h2 {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-exp-markets-heading > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-exp-market-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-exp-market-list article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 7rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-exp-market-list i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.mb-exp-market-list h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   05. Operational experience
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-experience {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-exp-experience-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(310px, 0.84fr) minmax(500px, 1.16fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-exp-experience h2 {
  max-width: 670px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.2vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-exp-experience-copy > p {
  margin: 0 0 2.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-exp-experience-points {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-exp-experience-points p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mb-exp-experience-points i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   06. Appointments
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-appointments {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 12%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.14), transparent 28%),
    var(--mb-parchment, #eee3d3);
}

.mb-exp-appointments-heading {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-exp-appointments h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-exp-appointments-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  column-gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-exp-appointments-list article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.75rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 6.5rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.18);
}

.mb-exp-appointments-list i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
}

.mb-exp-appointments-list h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.7vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   07. MERCERBRIDGE difference
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-difference {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-exp-difference-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mb-exp-difference-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 4rem;
  height: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
}

.mb-exp-difference h2 {
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-exp-difference p {
  max-width: 690px;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   08. Closing contact
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-cta {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-exp-cta-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-exp-cta .mb-eyebrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-exp-cta h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-exp-cta-action {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-exp-cta-action > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-exp-cta-email {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-exp-cta-email:hover,
.mb-exp-cta-email:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   09. Large tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-exp-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 0.9fr) minmax(440px, 1.1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-network-layout,
  .mb-exp-markets-layout,
  .mb-exp-experience-layout {
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   10. Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-exp-hero-layout,
  .mb-exp-complexity-heading,
  .mb-exp-network-layout,
  .mb-exp-markets-layout,
  .mb-exp-experience-layout,
  .mb-exp-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-media {
    min-height: 560px;
  }

  .mb-exp-complexity-heading,
  .mb-exp-network-layout,
  .mb-exp-markets-layout,
  .mb-exp-experience-layout {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-complexity-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-exp-complexity-list article {
    min-height: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-exp-complexity-list article + article {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-exp-markets-heading {
    position: static;
  }

  .mb-exp-cta-action {
    padding: 2rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   11. Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-exp-hero-copy {
    padding-top: 4rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-hero h1 {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 11.5vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-media {
    min-height: 0;
    height: min(78vw, 560px);
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-media figcaption {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 92%;
    margin: -1.5rem 0 0 auto;
  }

  .mb-exp-complexity,
  .mb-exp-network,
  .mb-exp-markets,
  .mb-exp-experience,
  .mb-exp-appointments,
  .mb-exp-difference,
  .mb-exp-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-exp-network-mark {
    min-height: 20rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-appointments-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   12. Small mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-exp-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 1rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-actions .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-exp-text-link {
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .mb-exp-hero-media {
    height: 82vw;
  }

  .mb-exp-complexity-list i {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-market-list article {
    grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    min-height: 5.75rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-appointments-list article {
    min-height: 5.75rem;
  }

  .mb-exp-difference h2,
  .mb-exp-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 12vw, 3.8rem);
  }

  .mb-exp-cta-action .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   13. Reduced motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-exp-text-link i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-exp-text-link:hover i,
  .mb-exp-text-link:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE International Page
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-page,
.mb-int-hero,
.mb-int-perspective,
.mb-int-reach,
.mb-int-mandates,
.mb-int-network,
.mb-int-statement,
.mb-int-cta {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-int-page h1,
.mb-int-page h2,
.mb-int-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
}

.mb-int-page h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.2vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   01. Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-hero {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.11), transparent 27%),
    var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-int-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.9fr) minmax(470px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: clamp(650px, 79vh, 840px);
}

.mb-int-hero-copy {
  align-self: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
}

.mb-int-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.mb-int-hero h1 {
  max-width: 10ch;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 5.45vw, 6.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.97;
  letter-spacing: -0.047em;
}

.mb-int-hero-intro {
  max-width: 37rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-int-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.mb-int-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.25);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-int-text-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-int-text-link:hover i,
.mb-int-text-link:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateY(3px);
}

.mb-int-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 650px;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mb-int-hero-media::after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.04), rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14));
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-int-hero-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 46%;
}

.mb-int-hero-media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  width: min(88%, 440px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.96);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-int-hero-media figcaption span {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   02. International perspective
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-perspective {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-int-perspective-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.82fr) minmax(430px, 1.18fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-int-perspective-heading h2 {
  max-width: 9ch;
}

.mb-int-perspective-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.mb-int-perspective-lead {
  margin: 0 0 1.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
}

.mb-int-perspective-copy > p:not(.mb-int-perspective-lead) {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.mb-int-perspective-note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.75rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-int-perspective-note i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.mb-int-perspective-note p {
  max-width: 34rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. Geographic reach
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-reach {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.12), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

/* Heading */

.mb-int-reach-heading {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-int-reach-heading > p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-int-reach-heading h2 {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 3.8vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

/* Regions */

.mb-int-reach-regions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-int-reach-regions article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
  min-height: 17rem;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-int-reach-regions article > span {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.12);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

.mb-int-reach-regions article > div {
  align-self: end;
  max-width: 30rem;
}

.mb-int-reach-regions h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.mb-int-reach-regions p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Tablet */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-int-reach-heading h2 {
    max-width: 850px;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article {
    min-height: 15rem;
  }

}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-int-reach {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article > span {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }

}
/* ========================================================================== 
   04. International mandates
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-mandates {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-parchment, #eee3d3);
}

.mb-int-mandates-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, 0.7fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-int-mandates-heading h2 {
  max-width: 13ch;
}

.mb-int-mandates-heading p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-int-mandates-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-int-mandates-list article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.mb-int-mandates-list article + article {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-int-mandates-list article > i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.mb-int-mandates-list h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.2vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-int-mandates-list p {
  max-width: 30rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-int-mandates-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.22);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-int-mandates-list a i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-int-mandates-list a:hover i,
.mb-int-mandates-list a:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   05. Specialist network
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-network {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-int-network-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.88fr) minmax(430px, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-int-network-heading h2 {
  max-width: 10ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
}

.mb-int-network-heading > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.mb-int-network-disciplines {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-int-network-disciplines p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 5.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-int-network-disciplines i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mb-int-network-disciplines span {
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   06. Difference statement
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-statement {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.14), transparent 44%),
    var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-int-statement-inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-int-statement-inner > i {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
}

.mb-int-statement h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-int-statement p {
  max-width: 690px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   07. Closing contact
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-int-cta {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-int-cta::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -11rem;
  bottom: -14rem;
  width: 32rem;
  height: 32rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
}

.mb-int-cta-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(340px, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-int-cta-layout > div:first-child > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-int-cta h2 {
  max-width: 16ch;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-int-cta-action {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-int-cta-action > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-int-cta-email {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-int-cta-email:hover,
.mb-int-cta-email:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   08. Large tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-int-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(330px, 0.88fr) minmax(410px, 1.12fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-int-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5.4vw, 5.2rem);
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   09. Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-int-hero-layout,
  .mb-int-perspective-layout,
  .mb-int-mandates-heading,
  .mb-int-network-layout,
  .mb-int-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-int-hero-layout {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .mb-int-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  }

  .mb-int-hero-media {
    min-height: 680px;
  }

  .mb-int-perspective-heading h2,
  .mb-int-network-heading h2 {
    max-width: 14ch;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(7rem, 0.35fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: none;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: end;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article + article {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article > div {
    align-self: center;
  }

  .mb-int-cta-action {
    padding: 2rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   10. Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-int-hero-copy {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-int-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 4.4rem);
  }

  .mb-int-hero-media {
    min-height: 0;
    height: min(126vw, 740px);
  }

  .mb-int-hero-media figcaption {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-int-mandates-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-int-mandates-list article + article {

    border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
    border-left: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-int-page h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 10vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .mb-int-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  }

  .mb-int-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 13vw, 3.85rem);
  }

  .mb-int-hero-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .mb-int-hero-actions .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-int-hero-media {
    height: 132vw;
  }

  .mb-int-hero-media figcaption {
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .mb-int-perspective,
  .mb-int-reach,
  .mb-int-mandates,
  .mb-int-network,
  .mb-int-statement,
  .mb-int-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article {
    grid-template-columns: 5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
  }

  .mb-int-reach-regions article > span {
    font-size: 3.3rem;
  }

  .mb-int-mandates-list article {
    grid-template-columns: 2.25rem minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-int-cta-action .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   11. Reduced motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-int-text-link i,
  .mb-int-mandates-list a i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-int-text-link:hover i,
  .mb-int-text-link:focus-visible i,
  .mb-int-mandates-list a:hover i,
  .mb-int-mandates-list a:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Services Overview
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-page,
.mb-svo-hero,
.mb-svo-intro,
.mb-svo-services,
.mb-svo-connected,
.mb-svo-consistent,
.mb-svo-cta {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-svo-page h1,
.mb-svo-page h2,
.mb-svo-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
}

.mb-svo-page h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.2vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* Intro at top of navy panel */

.mb-svo-index-intro {
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.mb-svo-index-kicker {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;

  color: #d69a55;

  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-svo-index-intro p {
  margin: 0;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);

  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* Choose a service */

.mb-svo-index-label {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;

  color: #d69a55;

  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Bottom prompt */

.mb-svo-index-footer {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.mb-svo-index-footer > span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);

  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.mb-svo-index-footer a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;

  color: #ffffff;

  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;

  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-svo-index-footer a i {
  color: #d69a55;

  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-svo-index-footer a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* ========================================================================== 
   01. Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-hero {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-svo-hero::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12rem;
  left: -12rem;
  width: 34rem;
  height: 34rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-svo-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(380px, 0.92fr) minmax(470px, 1.08fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(660px, 79vh, 820px);
}

.mb-svo-hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.mb-svo-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
}

.mb-svo-hero h1 {
  max-width: 10.5ch;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 5.5vw, 6.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.97;
  letter-spacing: -0.047em;
}

.mb-svo-hero-intro {
  max-width: 39rem;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.28vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index {
  position: relative;
  align-self: stretch;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-svo-hero-index::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10rem;
  bottom: -13rem;

  width: 29rem;
  height: 29rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
}

.mb-svo-hero-index > p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index > a {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 7rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index > a:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-svo-hero-index > a > i:first-child {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index > a > i:last-child {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index span {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.73);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index strong {
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.65vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mb-svo-hero-index > a:hover > i:last-child,
.mb-svo-hero-index > a:focus-visible > i:last-child {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   02. Introduction
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-intro {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-svo-intro-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.84fr) minmax(430px, 1.16fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-svo-intro h2 {
  max-width: 10ch;
}

.mb-svo-intro-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.mb-svo-intro-lead {
  margin: 0 0 1.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
}

.mb-svo-intro-copy > p:not(.mb-svo-intro-lead) {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.82;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   03. Service pathways
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-services {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-parchment, #eee3d3);
}

.mb-svo-services-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(12rem, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 1.58fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
}

.mb-svo-services-heading > p {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-blue, #354999);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-svo-services-heading h2 {
  max-width: 16ch;
}

.mb-svo-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
  border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-svo-service {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 35rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
  background: rgba(252, 250, 246, 0.45);
}

.mb-svo-service:nth-child(2),
.mb-svo-service:nth-child(3) {
  background: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.72);
}

.mb-svo-service-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-blue, #354999);
}

.mb-svo-service-top > i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.mb-svo-service-top span {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-svo-service-copy {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.mb-svo-service h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.mb-svo-service-copy > p {
  max-width: 34rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-svo-service ul {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-svo-service li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.11);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-svo-service li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.11);
}

.mb-svo-service li::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  content: "";
}

.mb-svo-service-copy > a {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.25);
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-svo-service-copy > a i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-svo-service-copy > a:hover i,
.mb-svo-service-copy > a:focus-visible i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   04. Connected support
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-connected {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-svo-connected::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -12rem;
  bottom: -15rem;
  width: 35rem;
  height: 35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
}

.mb-svo-connected-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.72fr) minmax(540px, 1.28fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-svo-connected h2 {
  max-width: 11ch;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-svo-connected-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-svo-connected-flow > i {
  color: rgba(216, 180, 127, 0.65);
}

.mb-svo-connected-flow article > i {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.mb-svo-connected-flow h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-svo-connected-flow p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   05. What remains consistent
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-consistent {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-svo-consistent-heading {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(300px, 0.7fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-svo-consistent-heading p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list article {
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list article:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list article:last-child {
  padding-right: 0;
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list article + article {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list i {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-svo-consistent-list p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   06. Closing contact
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-svo-cta {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.18), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
}

.mb-svo-cta-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(340px, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-svo-cta-layout > div:first-child > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-svo-cta h2 {
  max-width: 15ch;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-svo-cta-action {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
}

.mb-svo-cta-action > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.84);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-svo-cta-email {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-svo-cta-email:hover,
.mb-svo-cta-email:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   07. Large tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mb-svo-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(330px, 0.88fr) minmax(420px, 1.12fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5.4vw, 5.3rem);
  }

  .mb-svo-connected-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.65fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   08. Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-svo-hero-layout,
  .mb-svo-intro-layout,
  .mb-svo-connected-layout,
  .mb-svo-consistent-heading,
  .mb-svo-cta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-layout {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-index {
    margin-inline: calc(50% - 50vw);
    padding-inline: max(2rem, calc((100vw - var(--mb-container, 1320px)) / 2));
  }

  .mb-svo-intro h2 {
    max-width: 14ch;
  }

  .mb-svo-services-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-svo-service {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-service-copy {
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-connected h2 {
    max-width: 14ch;
  }

  .mb-svo-consistent-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .mb-svo-consistent-list article {
    padding: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border, rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16));
  }

  .mb-svo-consistent-list article:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-consistent-list article:nth-child(3) {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-cta-action {
    padding: 2rem 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.2);
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   09. Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .mb-svo-hero-copy {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 4.4rem);
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-index {
    padding-block: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-index > a {
    grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  }

  .mb-svo-connected-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-connected-flow article {
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  }

  .mb-svo-connected-flow article:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  }

  .mb-svo-connected-flow > i {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-svo-page h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 10vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 13vw, 3.85rem);
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-copy .mb-btn,
  .mb-svo-cta-action .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-index {
    padding-inline: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-index > a {
    min-height: 6.5rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-intro,
  .mb-svo-services,
  .mb-svo-connected,
  .mb-svo-consistent,
  .mb-svo-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-service {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-svo-service-top {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-svo-consistent-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-svo-consistent-list article,
  .mb-svo-consistent-list article:first-child,
  .mb-svo-consistent-list article:nth-child(3),
  .mb-svo-consistent-list article:last-child {
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    border-left: 0;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   10. Reduced motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-svo-hero-index > a > i:last-child,
  .mb-svo-service-copy > a i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-svo-hero-index > a:hover > i:last-child,
  .mb-svo-hero-index > a:focus-visible > i:last-child,
  .mb-svo-service-copy > a:hover i,
  .mb-svo-service-copy > a:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Discuss the Brief Page
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-brief-page,
.mb-brief-hero,
.mb-brief-contact {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-brief-page h1,
.mb-brief-page h2,
.mb-brief-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   01. Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-brief-hero {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(53, 73, 153, 0.17), transparent 52%),
    var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-brief-hero::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: -13rem;
  bottom: -17rem;
  width: 39rem;
  height: 39rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-brief-hero-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(380px, 1.05fr) minmax(390px, 0.75fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(570px, 68vh, 720px);
}

.mb-brief-hero-copy {
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.mb-brief-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
}

.mb-brief-hero h1 {
  max-width: 10ch;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-brief-hero-intro {
  max-width: 43rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-brief-hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  margin: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0;
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.065);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(4, 12, 27, 0.18);
}

.mb-brief-hero-panel > i {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.mb-brief-hero-panel h2 {
  max-width: 12ch;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.mb-brief-hero-panel > p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-brief-hero-contact {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-brief-hero-contact span {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.mb-brief-hero-contact-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.mb-brief-hero-contact a {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-brief-hero-contact a i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light, #d8b47f);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-brief-hero-contact a:hover i,
.mb-brief-hero-contact a:focus-visible i {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   02. Contact and brief form
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-brief-contact {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%, rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    var(--mb-warm-white, #fcfaf6);
}

.mb-brief-contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(500px, 1.25fr) minmax(330px, 0.75fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 10rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-brief-form-column {
  max-width: 850px;
}

.mb-brief-form-heading {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.mb-brief-form-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.mb-brief-form-heading h2,
.mb-brief-guidance h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.mb-brief-form-heading > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-brief-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
}

.mb-brief-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.mb-brief-field-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.mb-brief-field label {
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.mb-brief-field label > span:not([aria-hidden="true"]) {
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-brief-field label > span[aria-hidden="true"] {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
}

.mb-brief-field input,
.mb-brief-field select,
.mb-brief-field textarea {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.28);
  border-radius: 0;
  outline: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans, Arial, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition:
    border-color 180ms ease,
    background-color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-brief-field input,
.mb-brief-field select {
  min-height: 3.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

.mb-brief-field textarea {
  min-height: 12rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.mb-brief-field input::placeholder,
.mb-brief-field textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.43);
}

.mb-brief-field input:focus,
.mb-brief-field select:focus,
.mb-brief-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  background: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.42);
}

.mb-brief-consent {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mb-brief-consent input {
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
  accent-color: var(--mb-blue, #354999);
}

.mb-brief-consent a {
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mb-brief-form-action {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.mb-brief-form-action > p {
  max-width: 22rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   03. Form guidance
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-brief-guidance {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mb-gold, #c9a06d);
  background: var(--mb-parchment, #eee3d3);
}

.mb-brief-guidance-inner > p:first-child {
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-blue, #354999);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-brief-guidance h2 {
  max-width: 12ch;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 3rem);
}

.mb-brief-guidance ul {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-brief-guidance li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.25rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 1.3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-brief-guidance li > i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark, #b78543);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.mb-brief-guidance li span {
  color: var(--mb-muted, #5d5a54);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mb-brief-guidance li strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif, "Newsreader", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-brief-guidance-note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mb-brief-guidance-note i {
  color: var(--mb-blue, #354999);
}

.mb-brief-guidance-note p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy, #14223b);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   04. Tablet
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mb-brief-hero-layout,
  .mb-brief-contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-brief-hero-layout {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .mb-brief-hero-copy {
    padding: 5.5rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .mb-brief-hero-panel {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 1rem 0 5rem;
  }

  .mb-brief-guidance {
    position: static;
    max-width: 760px;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   05. Mobile
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-brief-hero-copy {
    padding: 3.75rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-brief-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .mb-brief-hero-panel {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-brief-contact {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-brief-form-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 11vw, 3.3rem);
  }

  .mb-brief-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }

  .mb-brief-field-full {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .mb-brief-form-action {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mb-brief-form-action .mb-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-brief-guidance {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   06. Reduced motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mb-brief-hero-contact a i,
  .mb-brief-field input,
  .mb-brief-field select,
  .mb-brief-field textarea {
    transition: none;
  }

  .mb-brief-hero-contact a:hover i,
  .mb-brief-hero-contact a:focus-visible i {
    transform: none;
  }
}

.mb-brief-form-heading {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-brief-jotform iframe {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   CLIENT EXPERIENCE HEADING
========================================================== */

.mb-client-proof-heading {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-client-proof-label {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9b7a3d;
}

.mb-client-proof-heading h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  color: #17233b;
}

.mb-client-proof-intro {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #4b4b4b;
}


/* Tablet */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-client-proof-heading {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

}


/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-client-proof-heading {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-client-proof-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9vw, 3.3rem);
  }

  .mb-client-proof-intro {
    font-size: .98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

}

/* =========================================================
   UNIVERSAL TESTIMONIAL
========================================================= */

.mb-testimonial {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, .85fr) minmax(0, 1.5fr);
  gap: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #17233b;
  color: #fff;
}

.mb-testimonial-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: #b8995e;
}


/* Intro */

.mb-testimonial-intro {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mb-testimonial-intro .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
}

.mb-testimonial-intro h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 430px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
}

.mb-testimonial-intro > p:last-child {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 440px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* Quote */

.mb-testimonial-quote {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .17);
}

.mb-testimonial-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -3.7rem;
  right: -.5rem;
  font-family: "Newsreader", serif;
  font-size: clamp(9rem, 14vw, 13rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .055);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mb-testimonial-quote blockquote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-testimonial-quote blockquote p {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  font-family: "Newsreader", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.95rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: #fff;
}

.mb-testimonial-quote blockquote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* Attribution */

.mb-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .28rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
}

.mb-testimonial-author strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mb-testimonial-author span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .76);
  font-size: .94rem;
}

.mb-testimonial-author small {
  margin-top: .15rem;
  color: #c8ad76;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}


/* Tablet */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-testimonial-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-intro h2,
  .mb-testimonial-intro > p:last-child {
    max-width: 650px;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-quote {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 2.75rem;
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .17);
  }

}


/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-testimonial {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-card::before {
    height: 5px;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-mark {
    top: -2.2rem;
    font-size: 7.5rem;
  }

  .mb-testimonial-quote blockquote p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

}
/* ========================================================================== 
   MERCERBRIDGE Editorial Polish Pass — August 2026
   Purpose: reduce formulaic / AI-style visual repetition without redesigning.
   Keeps the existing corporate palette, typography pairing and page structure.
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Slightly leaner header so the site feels more assured and less bulky. */
:root {
  --mb-header-height: 96px;
}

.site-header,
.site-header .navbar {
  min-height: 96px;
}

.mb-logo {
  height: 58px;
}

/* 2. Eyebrows remain as navigation cues, but no longer compete with headings. */
.mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.78rem;
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: 0.105em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Preserve a little more presence in the homepage hero only. */
.mb-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* 3. Internal page heroes: still editorial and senior, but no longer billboard-sized. */
.mb-about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.15rem, 4vw, 4.65rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.01;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
}

.mb-fr-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.15rem, 4.25vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
}

.mb-ee-hero h1,
.mb-es-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.95rem, 4vw, 4.65rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
}

.mb-si-hero h1,
.mb-exp-hero h1,
.mb-int-hero h1,
.mb-svo-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.15rem, 4.45vw, 5.1rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mb-brief-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 4.75vw, 5.45rem);
  line-height: 0.99;
  letter-spacing: -0.042em;
}

.mb-eecs-hero h1,
.mb-esrcs-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.95rem, 4.15vw, 4.65rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
}

/* 4. Reduce the repeated 'large statement' effect across internal sections. */
.mb-svo-page h2,
.mb-exp-page h2,
.mb-es-page h2,
.mb-si-page h2,
.mb-int-page h2,
.mb-eecs-page h2,
.mb-esrcs-page h2,
.mb-brief-page h2 {
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
}

/* 5. Cards should read as structured information, not a repeated component library. */
.mb-ee-format,
.mb-svo-service {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.mb-ee-format {
  border-top-width: 1px;
}

/* 6. Image treatment: soften the repeated floating-card effect while keeping depth. */
.mb-ee-intro-image img,
.mb-eecs-preparation-media img,
.mb-eecs-why-media img,
.mb-esrcs-approach-media img {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.10);
}

.mb-eecs-hero-media img,
.mb-esrcs-hero-media img {
  box-shadow: 0 26px 58px rgba(2, 10, 24, 0.24);
}

/* 7. Desktop spacing: slightly less theatrical, more editorial. */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mb-si-hero .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-exp-hero .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-int-hero .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-svo-hero .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-brief-hero .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-ee-hero .mb-eyebrow,
  .mb-es-hero .mb-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* 8. Tablet and mobile: keep hierarchy strong without oversized wrapping. */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .site-header,
  .site-header .navbar {
    min-height: 88px;
  }

  .mb-logo {
    height: 52px;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1,
  .mb-fr-hero h1,
  .mb-ee-hero h1,
  .mb-es-hero h1,
  .mb-si-hero h1,
  .mb-exp-hero h1,
  .mb-int-hero h1,
  .mb-svo-hero h1,
  .mb-brief-hero h1,
  .mb-eecs-hero h1,
  .mb-esrcs-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 8.5vw, 3.8rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.02;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .mb-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.61rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.095em;
  }

  .mb-about-hero h1,
  .mb-fr-hero h1,
  .mb-ee-hero h1,
  .mb-es-hero h1,
  .mb-si-hero h1,
  .mb-exp-hero h1,
  .mb-int-hero h1,
  .mb-svo-hero h1,
  .mb-brief-hero h1,
  .mb-eecs-hero h1,
  .mb-esrcs-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 11.5vw, 3.25rem) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Expertise image break
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-exp-image-break {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-ivory, #f7f2e9);
}

.mb-exp-image-break-media {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 38vw, 500px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mb-exp-image-break-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-exp-image-break {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-exp-image-break-media {
    height: 300px;
  }

}

/* =========================================================
   CASE STUDY STORY
========================================================= */

.mb-ee-story {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem) 0;
}

.mb-ee-story-layout {
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-ee-story .mb-ee-intro-title {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
}

.mb-ee-story .mb-ee-intro-title h2 {
  max-width: 660px;
}


/* Right column */

.mb-ee-story-copy {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(23, 35, 59, .18);
}

.mb-ee-story-copy > p {
  max-width: 690px;
}

.mb-ee-story-copy > p:not(.mb-ee-intro-lead) {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mb-ee-story-copy .mb-ee-intro-lead {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}


/* Key result */

.mb-ee-story-result {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 35, 59, .18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 35, 59, .18);
}

.mb-ee-story-result > strong {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: .8;
  letter-spacing: -.06em;
}

.mb-ee-story-result > div {
  max-width: 440px;
}

.mb-ee-story-result span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2.15rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.mb-ee-story-result p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-ee-story .mb-ee-intro-title {
    position: static;
  }

  .mb-ee-story-copy {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 35, 59, .18);
  }

}


@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-ee-story {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-ee-story-result {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-ee-story-result > strong {
    font-size: 6rem;
  }

}
/* =========================================================
   CASE STUDY DELIVERY — CLEAN ACCORDION
========================================================= */

.mb-ee-delivery-case {
  background: #ece9e2;
}


/* Right column */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosures {
  counter-reset: delivery-step;
  width: 100%;
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosures-hint {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}


/* Each row */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure {
  counter-increment: delivery-step;
  margin: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .52);
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 35, 59, .14);
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 35, 59, .14);
}


/* Summary layout */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure summary {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 42px 48px minmax(0, 1fr) 24px !important;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 96px !important;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}


/* Number */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure summary::before {
  content: "0" counter(delivery-step);
  display: block !important;
  width: auto !important;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}


/* Icon */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 132, 47, .4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  background: transparent;
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure-icon i {
  margin: 0;
}


/* Title */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure summary > span:nth-of-type(2) {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.7vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}


/* Plus */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure-toggle {
  display: block;
  justify-self: end;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure[open]
.mb-ee-disclosure-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}


/* Open content */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure > div {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.75rem 8.3rem !important;
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure li {
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
}


/* Hover */

.mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure summary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}


/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure summary {
    grid-template-columns: 36px 42px minmax(0, 1fr) 18px !important;
    gap: .75rem;
    min-height: 82px !important;
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }

  .mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .mb-ee-delivery-case .mb-ee-disclosure > div {
    padding: 0 1rem 1.5rem 1rem !important;
  }

}

.mb-ee-story-copy > p {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.mb-ee-story-copy > p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT CASE STUDY
   Prefix: mb-geec
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   01. PAGE FOUNDATION
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-page {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mb-warm-white);
}

.mb-geec-page h1,
.mb-geec-page h2,
.mb-geec-page h3 {
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-geec-page figure {
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-geec-page h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.6vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   02. HERO
   Navy
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 10% 10%,
      rgba(170, 183, 234, 0.12),
      transparent 30%
    ),
    var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-geec-hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(380px, 0.9fr)
    minmax(520px, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 8rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.mb-geec-hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mb-geec-hero .mb-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.72);
}

.mb-geec-hero .mb-eyebrow span {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
}

.mb-geec-hero h1 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 4.8vw, 5.35rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.mb-geec-hero h1 span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.15em;
  color: #aab7ea;
}

.mb-geec-hero-intro {
  max-width: 610px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.76);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* Hero proof */

.mb-geec-hero-proof {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-geec-hero-proof > div {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem 0;
}

.mb-geec-hero-proof > div + div {
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.16);
}

.mb-geec-hero-proof strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-geec-hero-proof span {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.58);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.075em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Scroll link */

.mb-geec-scroll {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-geec-scroll i {
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-geec-scroll:hover,
.mb-geec-scroll:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-geec-scroll:hover i {
  transform: translateY(4px);
}


/* Hero image */

.mb-geec-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.mb-geec-hero-media::before {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 70%;
  height: 65%;
  background: #0b1728;
  content: "";
}

.mb-geec-hero-media img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(490px, 48vw, 690px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
}

.mb-geec-hero-media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(76%, 460px);
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: #091629;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mb-geec-hero-media figcaption span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   03. PROGRESSION
   Warm white
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-progression {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: #fcfaf6;
}

.mb-geec-progression-heading {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-geec-progression-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-geec-progression-heading h2 {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-geec-progression-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.mb-geec-progression-heading h2 {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-geec-progression-track {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.mb-geec-progression-track::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 21px;
  bottom: 21px;
  left: 21px;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(173, 127, 74, 0.35);
  content: "";
}

.mb-geec-progression-step {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.mb-geec-progression-step:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-geec-progression-marker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(173, 127, 74, 0.55);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fcfaf6;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  place-items: center;
}

.mb-geec-progression-marker span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.mb-geec-progression-copy {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.mb-geec-progression-date {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-geec-progression-copy h3 {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-geec-progression-copy p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.78;
}


/* Turning point */

.mb-geec-progression-turn {
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
}

.mb-geec-progression-turn .mb-geec-progression-marker {
  border-color: var(--mb-navy);
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}


/* 35 result */

.mb-geec-progression-result .mb-geec-progression-marker {
  border-color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  background: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  color: #fff;
}

.mb-geec-progression-number {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 1.3rem 0 1.7rem;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-geec-progression-number > strong {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 0.78;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
}

.mb-geec-progression-number div > span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mb-geec-progression-number div p {
  margin: 0;
}

.mb-geec-progression-close {
  color: var(--mb-navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.7vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   04. WHY IT WORKS
   Parchment
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-why {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: #eee5d8;
}

.mb-geec-why-heading {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-geec-why-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-geec-why-heading h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.mb-geec-why-heading > p:last-child {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* Three reasons */

.mb-geec-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-geec-why-grid article {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem);
}

.mb-geec-why-grid article + article {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-geec-why-number {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mb-geec-why-grid h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
}

.mb-geec-why-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5d5a54;
  line-height: 1.72;
}


/* Attendance */

.mb-geec-attendance {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(130px, 0.28fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  max-width: 970px;
  margin: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) auto 0;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(173, 127, 74, 0.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(173, 127, 74, 0.55);
}

.mb-geec-attendance-label {
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-geec-attendance-content h3 {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-geec-attendance-content p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   05. DELIVERY
   Navy
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-delivery {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(330px, 0.8fr)
    minmax(500px, 1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-geec-delivery-heading {
  position: sticky;
  top: 8rem;
}

.mb-geec-delivery .mb-eyebrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-heading h2 {
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-heading > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 510px;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-geec-delivery-line {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-line strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mb-geec-delivery-line span {
  display: block;
  max-width: 450px;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* Delivery rows */

.mb-geec-delivery-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-list article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.18);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-number {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mb-geec-delivery-list h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
}

.mb-geec-delivery-list p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.64);
  line-height: 1.72;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   06. FULL-WIDTH IMAGE BREAK
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-image-break {
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #d8d1c7;
}

.mb-geec-image-break img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(360px, 48vw, 700px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   07. RESULTS
   Warm white
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-results {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: #fcfaf6;
}

.mb-geec-results-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(330px, 0.8fr)
    minmax(500px, 1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-geec-results-copy {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.mb-geec-results-copy h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.mb-geec-results-lead {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.75vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mb-geec-results-copy > p:last-child {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* Results grid */

.mb-geec-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-geec-results-grid article {
  min-height: 165px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-geec-results-grid strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.mb-geec-results-grid span {
  display: block;
  max-width: 220px;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   08. MERCERBRIDGE DIFFERENCE
   Ivory
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-difference {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: #f7f2e9;
}

.mb-geec-difference-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(330px, 0.8fr)
    minmax(500px, 1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 9rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.mb-geec-difference h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-geec-difference-copy {
  padding-left: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-geec-difference-copy p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.mb-geec-difference-copy p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-geec-difference-copy .mb-geec-difference-lead {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.75vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   09. CTA
   Deep blue
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-geec-cta {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 120%,
      rgba(201, 160, 109, 0.13),
      transparent 35%
    ),
    #0b192c;
}

.mb-geec-cta-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-geec-cta .mb-eyebrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
}

.mb-geec-cta h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-geec-cta-inner > p:not(.mb-eyebrow) {
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-geec-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mb-geec-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-geec-cta-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-geec-cta-link:hover,
.mb-geec-cta-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-ivory);
}

.mb-geec-cta-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {

  .mb-geec-hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns:
      minmax(340px, 0.95fr)
      minmax(440px, 1.05fr);
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-heading,
  .mb-geec-delivery-layout,
  .mb-geec-results-layout,
  .mb-geec-difference-layout {
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-geec-hero-layout,
  .mb-geec-progression-heading,
  .mb-geec-delivery-layout,
  .mb-geec-results-layout,
  .mb-geec-difference-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-media {
    max-width: 780px;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-heading {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-track {
    max-width: none;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-delivery-heading {
    position: static;
  }

  .mb-geec-difference-copy {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-geec-why-grid article {
    padding: 2.2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-why-grid article + article {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-attendance {
    max-width: none;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-geec-hero-proof {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-proof > div {
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-proof > div + div {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 233, 0.15);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-number {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-attendance {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-geec-results-grid article {
    min-height: 0;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-geec-hero,
  .mb-geec-progression,
  .mb-geec-why,
  .mb-geec-delivery,
  .mb-geec-results,
  .mb-geec-difference,
  .mb-geec-cta {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-page h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9vw, 2.8rem);
  }

  .mb-geec-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 11vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-media {
    padding: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-media img {
    height: 430px;
  }

  .mb-geec-hero-media figcaption {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-track::before {
    left: 16px;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-step {
    grid-template-columns: 34px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-marker {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-marker span {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-copy h3 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-turn {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-progression-number > strong {
    font-size: 5.7rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-attendance {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-delivery-list article {
    grid-template-columns: 30px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-image-break img {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .mb-geec-results-layout,
  .mb-geec-difference-layout {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-results-grid {
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-results-grid article {
    padding: 1.6rem 0;
    border-right: 0;
  }

  .mb-geec-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

}
/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT
   CLIENT WORK / CASE STUDIES
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-cases {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem) 0;
  background: #f7f2e9;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION HEADING
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-cases-heading {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-ee-cases-heading .mb-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mb-ee-cases-heading h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.mb-ee-cases-heading > p:last-child {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY GRID

   Featured story receives more width.
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(0, 1.18fr)
    minmax(0, 0.82fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   INDIVIDUAL CASE STUDY
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-case {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   IMAGES
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-case-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #d8d1c7;
}

.mb-ee-case-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 500ms ease;
}


/* Featured portrait image */

.mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-media {
  height: clamp(420px, 40vw, 590px);
}

.mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-media img {
  object-position: center 35%;
}


/* Existing landscape image */

.mb-ee-case:not(.mb-ee-case-featured) .mb-ee-case-media {
  height: clamp(320px, 31vw, 450px);
}

.mb-ee-case:not(.mb-ee-case-featured) .mb-ee-case-media img {
  object-position: center;
}

.mb-ee-case:hover .mb-ee-case-media img {
  transform: scale(1.015);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY COPY
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-case-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
}

.mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-copy {
  padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
}


/* Small label */

.mb-ee-case-label {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Titles */

.mb-ee-case h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-ee-case-featured h3 {
  max-width: 660px;
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3vw, 3.25rem);
}


/* Introductory copy */

.mb-ee-case-copy > p:not(.mb-ee-case-label) {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY FACTS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-case-facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin: auto 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-ee-case-facts span {
  display: block;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem 0;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mb-ee-case-facts span + span {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.15);
}

.mb-ee-case-facts strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.5vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
}


/* Give 1 → 35 slightly more prominence */

.mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-facts span:first-child strong {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LINKS
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-case-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.28);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-ee-case-link i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-ee-case-link:hover,
.mb-ee-case-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
}

.mb-ee-case-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SUBTLE FEATURED TREATMENT
   ========================================================================== */

.mb-ee-case-featured {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-ee-case-featured::before {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  content: "";
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-ee-cases-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-media,
  .mb-ee-case:not(.mb-ee-case-featured) .mb-ee-case-media {
    height: 460px;
  }

  .mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-media img {
    object-position: center 30%;
  }

  .mb-ee-case h3,
  .mb-ee-case-featured h3 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-ee-cases {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .mb-ee-cases-heading {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-ee-cases-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 2.9rem);
  }

  .mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-media,
  .mb-ee-case:not(.mb-ee-case-featured) .mb-ee-case-media {
    height: 390px;
  }

  .mb-ee-case-copy,
  .mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-copy {
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-ee-case h3,
  .mb-ee-case-featured h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .mb-ee-case-facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-ee-case-facts span {
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
  }

  .mb-ee-case-facts span + span {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.12);
    border-left: 0;
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-media,
  .mb-ee-case:not(.mb-ee-case-featured) .mb-ee-case-media {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .mb-ee-case-copy,
  .mb-ee-case-featured .mb-ee-case-copy {
    padding: 1.7rem;
  }

}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE TRUST BAND
   DISCREET CASE STUDY LINKS
========================================================= */

.mb-trust-case-studies {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    auto
    minmax(0, 1fr)
    minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}


/* Label */

.mb-trust-case-label {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 130px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem 0;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Links */

.mb-trust-case-link {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 180ms ease;
}

.mb-trust-case-link span {
  display: block;
  max-width: 390px;
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.mb-trust-case-link small {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-family: var(--mb-sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-trust-case-link i {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-trust-case-link:hover,
.mb-trust-case-link:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
}

.mb-trust-case-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* Tablet */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-trust-case-studies {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .mb-trust-case-label {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.14);
  }

  .mb-trust-case-link:first-of-type {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 0;
  }

}


/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-trust-case-studies {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-trust-case-label {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .mb-trust-case-link,
  .mb-trust-case-link:first-of-type {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.12);
    border-left: 0;
  }

  .mb-trust-case-label + .mb-trust-case-link {
    border-top: 0;
  }

}
/* =========================================================
   RELATED CLIENT WORK
========================================================= */

.mb-geec-related {
	padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
	background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mb-geec-related-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}

.mb-geec-related-label {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-geec-related-link {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-geec-related-link small {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-geec-related-link strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mb-geec-related-link i {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.mb-geec-related-link:hover {
  color: var(--mb-gold-dark);
}

.mb-geec-related-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-geec-related-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mb-geec-related-link {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

}

/* =========================================
   BACK TO TOP
========================================= */
/* =========================================
   BACK TO TOP
========================================= */

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;

  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;

  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 0;

  background-color: #14233c;
  color: #ffffff;

  border: 1px solid #be9752;
  border-radius: 50%;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 35, 60, 0.2);

  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1080;

  transition:
    background-color 0.2s ease,
    color 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}


/* Show button */

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  display: inline-flex;
}


/* Arrow */

.back-to-top i {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* Hover */

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: #be9752;
  color: #14233c;
  border-color: #be9752;

  transform: translateY(-3px);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(20, 35, 60, 0.25);
}


/* Keyboard focus */

.back-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(190, 151, 82, 0.35);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}


/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .back-to-top {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;

    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .back-to-top i {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

}/* =========================================================
   MERCERBRIDGE ARTICLE / INSIGHT PAGE
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --mb-navy: #172844;
  --mb-deep-navy: #101e34;
  --mb-gold: #c79b59;
  --mb-light-gold: #ddb979;
  --mb-cream: #f4f0e8;
  --mb-white: #ffffff;
  --mb-off-white: #fbfaf7;
  --mb-text: #29323c;
  --mb-muted: #6e747b;
  --mb-border: rgba(23, 40, 68, 0.14);
}


/* =========================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ========================================================= */

.mb-insight-breadcrumb {
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb .breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--mb-gold);
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */

.mb-insight-hero {
  padding: 5.8rem 0 5.7rem;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

.mb-insight-category,
.mb-panel-label,
.mb-author-label {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-light-gold);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-insight-hero h1 {
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 0 1.85rem;
  color: var(--mb-white);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 4.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-insight-intro {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.mb-insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.89);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mb-meta-divider {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* =========================================================
   MERCERBRIDGE ARTICLE / INSIGHT PAGE
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --mb-navy: #172844;
  --mb-deep-navy: #101e34;
  --mb-gold: #c79b59;
  --mb-light-gold: #ddb979;
  --mb-cream: #f4f0e8;
  --mb-white: #ffffff;
  --mb-off-white: #fbfaf7;
  --mb-text: #29323c;
  --mb-muted: #6e747b;
  --mb-border: rgba(23, 40, 68, 0.14);
}


/* =========================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ========================================================= */

.mb-insight-breadcrumb {
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--mb-gold);
}

.mb-insight-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */

.mb-insight-hero {
  padding: 5.8rem 0 5.7rem;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

.mb-insight-hero h1 {
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 0 1.85rem;
  color: var(--mb-white);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 4.7rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.mb-insight-intro {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.mb-insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mb-meta-divider {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  flex: 0 0 3px;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}


/* =========================================================
   STANDARD ARTICLE SECTIONS
   ========================================================= */

.mb-insight-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.mb-opening-section {
  padding-top: 5.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.4rem;
}

.mb-bg-white {
  background: var(--mb-off-white);
}

.mb-bg-cream {
  background: var(--mb-cream);
}

.mb-insight-copy {
  max-width: 860px;
  color: var(--mb-text);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.035rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.mb-insight-copy p {
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.mb-insight-copy p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-insight-copy h2 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 0 1.55rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.mb-opening {
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.15rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}


/* =========================================================
   EDITORIAL PAIRS
   ========================================================= */

.mb-editorial-block + .mb-editorial-divider {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.mb-editorial-divider {
  width: 72px;
  height: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
}


/* =========================================================
   CERTIFICATION GUIDE
   ========================================================= */

.mb-certification-guide {
  margin: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-certification-guide > div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(190px, 0.8fr) 1.2fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 40, 68, 0.1);
}

.mb-certification-guide > div:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-certification-guide strong {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mb-certification-guide span {
  color: var(--mb-muted);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* =========================================================
   HIRING FILTER BOX
   ========================================================= */

.mb-filter-box {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.1rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.55rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--mb-gold);
  background: rgba(199, 155, 89, 0.08);
}

.mb-filter-box p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-filter-box p span {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mb-filter-box strong {
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* =========================================================
   RESEARCH PANEL
   ========================================================= */

.mb-research-panel {
  padding: 5.6rem 0 5.7rem;
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

.mb-research-panel h2 {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--mb-white);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.mb-research-summary {
  max-width: 810px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.mb-research-source {
  margin: 2.25rem 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}


/* =========================================================
   CV / JUDGEMENT SPLIT + EDITORIAL QUOTE
   ========================================================= */

.mb-split-section .mb-insight-copy {
  max-width: none;
}

.mb-side-quote {
  position: sticky;
  top: 7.5rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  padding: 1.55rem 0 1.55rem 1.75rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

/* Decorative opening quote without needing extra HTML */
.mb-side-quote::before {
  content: "“";
  display: block;
  height: 2.5rem;
  margin-left: -0.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--mb-gold);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4.7rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
}

.mb-side-quote p {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.mb-side-quote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONCLUSION
   ========================================================= */

.mb-conclusion-section {
  padding-top: 4.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.85rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   FINAL QUESTION
   ========================================================= */

.mb-final-question {
  padding: 6.4rem 0 6.5rem;
  background: var(--mb-deep-navy);
  color: var(--mb-white);
}

.mb-final-question h2 {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mb-white);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 3.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}


/* =========================================================
   AUTHOR
   ========================================================= */

.mb-author-section {
  padding: 4.4rem 0;
  background: var(--mb-cream);
}

.mb-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2.6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mb-border);
}

.mb-author-photo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  flex: 0 0 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.mb-author-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mb-author-content h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.mb-author-role {
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
  color: #a47b3f;
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mb-author-bio {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #536071;
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* =========================================================
   CTA
   ========================================================= */

.mb-insight-cta {
  padding: 5.25rem 0 5.4rem;
  background: var(--mb-off-white);
}

.mb-insight-cta h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.mb-insight-cta p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
  color: var(--mb-text);
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.mb-gold-btn {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--mb-gold);
  color: var(--mb-deep-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--mb-gold);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: none;
}

.mb-gold-btn:hover,
.mb-gold-btn:focus {
  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-white);
  border-color: var(--mb-navy);
  box-shadow: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-side-quote {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-insight-hero {
    padding: 4rem 0 4.1rem;
  }

  .mb-insight-section,
  .mb-opening-section {
    padding-top: 3.6rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.7rem;
  }

  .mb-editorial-block + .mb-editorial-divider {
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-editorial-divider {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .mb-research-panel {
    padding: 4rem 0 4.1rem;
  }

  .mb-final-question {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 4.6rem;
  }

  .mb-insight-meta {
    gap: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .mb-filter-box p {
    display: block;
  }

  .mb-filter-box p span {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .mb-filter-box p strong {
    display: inline-block;
    min-width: 7.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .mb-insight-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 11vw, 3rem);
  }

  .mb-certification-guide > div {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .mb-side-quote {
    padding-left: 1.35rem;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .mb-author-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .mb-author {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-author-photo {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    flex-basis: 92px;
  }

  .mb-author-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-author-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

}/* =========================================================
   MERCERBRIDGE FOOTER
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer {
  background: #eee5d8;
  color: #14233a;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.mb-footer .mb-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   LOGO
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 230px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.mb-footer-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   INTRO
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-intro {
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #343d49;
}


/* =========================================================
   NORDIC PARTNER
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-partner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid #c9963e;
  color: #14233a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-footer-partner span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #68717c;
}

.mb-footer-partner strong {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mb-footer-partner i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.mb-footer-partner:hover,
.mb-footer-partner:focus {
  color: #9b702b;
}


/* =========================================================
   FOOTER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer nav h2,
.mb-footer-contact h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #14233a;
}

.mb-footer nav > a {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #343d49;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-footer nav > a:hover,
.mb-footer nav > a:focus {
  color: #9b702b;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-contact address {
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
}

.mb-footer-contact address a {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #343d49;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-footer-contact address a:hover,
.mb-footer-contact address a:focus {
  color: #9b702b;
}

.mb-footer-contact address p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #737b85;
}


/* =========================================================
   LINKEDIN
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-linkedin {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  gap: 0.45rem;

  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.25rem;

  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1;

  color: #14233a;
  text-decoration: none;

  transition:
    color 0.2s ease,
    opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-footer-linkedin i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mb-footer-linkedin:hover,
.mb-footer-linkedin:focus {
  color: #9b702b;
}


/* =========================================================
   DISCUSS YOUR BRIEF
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  gap: 0.65rem;

  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 600;

  color: #14233a;
  text-decoration: none;

  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-footer-contact-link i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #b98634;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-footer-contact-link:hover,
.mb-footer-contact-link:focus {
  color: #9b702b;
}

.mb-footer-contact-link:hover i,
.mb-footer-contact-link:focus i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* =========================================================
   FOOTER BOTTOM
   ========================================================= */

.mb-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;

  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 35, 58, 0.14);
}

.mb-footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #737b85;
}

.mb-footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #737b85;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-footer-legal a:hover,
.mb-footer-legal a:focus {
  color: #14233a;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-footer {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-logo {
    max-width: 210px;
  }

  .mb-footer-intro {
    max-width: 500px;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-footer {
    padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-footer .mb-container {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-footer .row {
    --bs-gutter-y: 2.75rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-logo {
    max-width: 190px;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-intro {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .mb-footer-partner {
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-partner span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-partner strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .mb-footer nav h2,
  .mb-footer-contact h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .mb-footer nav > a,
  .mb-footer-contact address a {
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-contact address p {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-linkedin {
    margin: 0.8rem 0 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-linkedin i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-contact-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;

    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-legal {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 420px) {

  .mb-footer .mb-container {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-intro {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .mb-footer nav > a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-linkedin {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .mb-footer-contact-link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

}
/* =========================================================
   HOME FEATURED ARTICLE
   ========================================================= */

.mb-home-article {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: #f5f1ea;
}

.mb-home-article-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  align-items: stretch;

  max-width: 100%;
  min-height: 300px;

  margin: 0 auto;

  background: #fff;
  color: #14233a;

  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(20, 35, 58, 0.08);
}


/* IMAGE */

.mb-home-article-image {
  min-height: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mb-home-article-image img {
  display: block;

  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;

  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.mb-home-article-card:hover .mb-home-article-image img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}


/* COPY */

.mb-home-article-copy {
  position: relative;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
}

.mb-home-article-copy::before {
  content: "";

  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);

  width: 54px;
  height: 2px;

  background: #d3ad68;
}

.mb-home-article-label {
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;

  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;

  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: #a4772c;
}

.mb-home-article-copy h2 {
  max-width: 700px;

  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;

  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.03;

  letter-spacing: -0.02em;

  color: #14233a;
}

.mb-home-article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;

  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;

  font-size: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.4;

  color: #77736d;
}

.mb-home-article-meta span {
  color: #a4772c;
}

.mb-home-article-summary {
  max-width: 620px;

  margin: 0 0 1rem;

  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;

  color: #555960;
}

.mb-home-article-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;

  width: fit-content;
  gap: 0.6rem;

  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;

  color: #14233a;
}

.mb-home-article-link i {
  color: #a4772c;

  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-home-article-card:hover .mb-home-article-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mb-home-article-card:hover,
.mb-home-article-card:focus {
  color: #14233a;
  text-decoration: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-home-article-card {
    grid-template-columns: 40% 60%;
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .mb-home-article-image {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .mb-home-article-copy {
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-home-article-copy::before {
    left: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-home-article-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.5rem);
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-home-article {
    padding: 2.25rem 0;
  }

  .mb-home-article-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mb-home-article-image {
    min-height: 210px;
  }

  .mb-home-article-copy {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-home-article-copy::before {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mb-home-article-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .mb-home-article-summary {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

}
/* =========================================================
   RELATED ARTICLE
   ========================================================= */

.mb-related-article {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background:#fcfaf6;
}

.mb-related-article-inner {
  position: relative;

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(280px, 0.75fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);

  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);

  background: #17233b;
}


/* Gold detail */

.mb-related-article-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;

  top: 0;
  left: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);

  width: 72px;
  height: 2px;

  background: #d3ad68;
}


/* Heading */

.mb-related-article-heading {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.mb-related-article-label {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;

  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;

  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: #d3ad68;
}

.mb-related-article-heading h2 {
  margin: 0;

  font-family: "Newsreader", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.7vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;

  letter-spacing: -0.015em;

  color: #fff;
}


/* Supporting copy */

.mb-related-article-content {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);

  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.mb-related-article-content p {
  max-width: 460px;

  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;

  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
}


/* Link */

.mb-related-article-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;

  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;

  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mb-related-article-link i {
  color: #d3ad68;

  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mb-related-article-link:hover,
.mb-related-article-link:focus {
  color: #fff;
}

.mb-related-article-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mb-related-article-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #d3ad68;
  outline-offset: 5px;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .mb-related-article-inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(240px, 0.85fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;

    padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-related-article-inner::before {
    left: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mb-related-article-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .mb-related-article-content {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .mb-related-article {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .mb-related-article-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;

    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-related-article-inner::before {
    left: 2rem;
  }

  .mb-related-article-label {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }

  .mb-related-article-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7vw, 2.15rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .mb-related-article-content {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 0;

    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  }

  .mb-related-article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .mb-related-article-link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

}

/* Nordic Fintech Week announcement */

.event-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      115deg,
      var(--mb-gold-light) 0%,
      #e6c798 48%,
      var(--mb-gold) 100%
    );

  color: var(--mb-navy);

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.16);
}


/* Decorative circles */
.event-banner::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: -110px;
  right: 10%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: 50%;

  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}

.event-banner::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20%;
  bottom: -165px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 34, 59, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;

  content: "";
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* Main layout */
.event-banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;

  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}


/* Left-hand content */
.event-banner-copy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  min-width: 0;
}


/* Nordic Fintech Week navy label */
.event-banner-label {
  flex: 0 0 auto;

  padding: 9px 14px;

  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: var(--mb-ivory);

  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Main event information */
.event-banner-info {
  min-width: 0;
  color: var(--mb-navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* Copenhagen / date */
.event-banner-info strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;

  font-family: var(--mb-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;

  color: var(--mb-navy);
}


/* Sean Farrell sentence */
.event-banner-info span {
  display: block;

  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;

  color: var(--mb-navy);
}


/* RiskNord link */
.event-banner-info a {
  color: var(--mb-navy);

  font-weight: 700;

  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;

  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.event-banner-info a:hover {
  color: var(--mb-blue-dark);
}


/* =========================================================
   ARRANGE A MEETING BUTTON

   ========================================================= */

.event-banner .mb-btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  gap: 14px;

  background: var(--mb-navy);
  color: #fff;

  border: 1px solid var(--mb-gold);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 0 var(--mb-gold);

  padding: 14px 20px;

  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;

  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;

  transition:
    background 0.2s ease,
    color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}


/* Gold arrow */
.event-banner .event-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 5px;

  color: var(--mb-gold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;

  transition:
    color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease;
}

.event-banner .mb-btn:hover .event-arrow {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}


/* Button hover */
.event-banner .mb-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mb-navy-2);
  color: #fff;

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: 0 6px 0 var(--mb-gold);
}


/* Arrow moves slightly on hover */
.event-banner .mb-btn:hover i {
  color: var(--mb-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .event-banner {
    padding: 22px 0;
  }

  .event-banner-inner {
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .event-banner-copy {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .event-banner-info strong {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .event-banner-info span {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .event-banner {
    padding: 22px 0;
  }

  .event-banner-inner {
    display: block;
  }

  .event-banner-copy {
    display: block;
  }

  .event-banner-label {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .event-banner-info strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .event-banner-info span {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .event-banner .mb-btn {
    margin-top: 18px;

    padding: 13px 18px;

    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  /* Tone down circles on small screens */
  .event-banner::before {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;

    top: -100px;
    right: -80px;
  }

  .event-banner::after {
    display: none;
  }

}