/* ===== Homepage-only components (bespoke landing page; shared chrome lives in ccj-theme.css) ===== */
  .btn-gold{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
  .btn-gold:hover{background:var(--blue-700)}
  .link{color:var(--teal)}
  main>section{padding-block:var(--section-pad-y)}
  .sec-head{max-width:64ch;margin-bottom:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem)}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem)}

  /* hero */
  .hero{position:relative;min-height:calc(100vh - var(--header-h));display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:var(--teal-deep);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;
    background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(4,16,38,.94) 0%,rgba(4,16,38,.82) 32%,rgba(4,16,38,.48) 62%,rgba(4,16,38,.22) 100%),url("img/hero-bg.jpg");
    background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-attachment:fixed,fixed}  /* hero image stays static while the page scrolls */
  .hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;padding-block:var(--space-hero);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .9fr;gap:var(--gap-grid-lg);align-items:center}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.2vw,3.05rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:none;white-space:nowrap}  /* single line on desktop */
  .hero .sub{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.45rem);color:#E7EEEC;margin-top:1.4rem;max-width:42ch;line-height:1.45}
  .hero .supp{color:var(--muted-on-dark);margin-top:1.1rem}
  .hero .actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;margin-top:2.5rem}
  .hero-rule{width:64px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);margin-bottom:2rem;border-radius:1px}
  .crest-art{justify-self:center;opacity:.96}
  .crest-art img{width:min(280px,60vw);height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35))}
  .hero-search{display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:.3rem;margin-top:2rem;max-width:540px;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
  .hero-search .btn{border-radius:0}
  .hero-search .search-ico{align-self:center}
  .hero-search .search-ico{display:flex;align-items:center;padding-left:.55rem}
  .hero-search input{flex:1;min-width:0;border:none;background:transparent;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink);padding:.8rem .4rem}
  .hero-search input::placeholder{color:#6A7B82}
  .hero-search input:focus{outline:none}
  .hero-search:focus-within{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}

  /* ===== HERO INTRO (2026-07-13): ring loader -> curved seal fly-in -> staggered text.
     Only runs when JS adds html.ccj-heroanim (skipped for reduced-motion / no-JS). ===== */
  /* slow background drift during the intro: a viewport-fixed twin of the hero background
     (same gradient+image, both viewport-anchored) zooms 1.10 -> settles to 1 at landing */
  .hero-zoomfx{display:none}
  html.ccj-heroanim .hero-zoomfx{display:block;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(4,16,38,.94) 0%,rgba(4,16,38,.82) 32%,rgba(4,16,38,.48) 62%,rgba(4,16,38,.22) 100%),url("img/hero-bg.jpg");
    background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;
    transform:scale(1.1);animation:hzZoom 7s cubic-bezier(.2,.4,.3,1) forwards;will-change:transform}
  @keyframes hzZoom{to{transform:scale(1.02)}}
  .hero-intro{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#041026;transition:background .65s ease}
  html.ccj-heroanim .hero-intro{display:flex}
  .hero-intro.hi-fade{background:rgba(4,16,38,0);pointer-events:none}
  .hi-stage{position:relative;width:120px;height:120px;animation:hiBreath 2.6s ease-in-out 1.8s infinite;will-change:transform}
  .hero-intro.hi-fade .hi-stage{animation:none}
  .hi-ring{position:absolute;inset:0;transform:rotate(-90deg);transition:opacity .18s ease}
  .hi-ring circle{stroke-dasharray:352;stroke-dashoffset:352;animation:hiDraw 1.05s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.25,1) .1s forwards}
  .hi-seal{position:absolute;inset:12px;width:96px;height:96px;object-fit:contain;opacity:0;animation:hiSealIn .55s ease-out .55s forwards;will-change:transform}
  @keyframes hiDraw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
  @keyframes hiSealIn{to{opacity:.5}}  /* seal waits at half strength until the flight */
  @keyframes hiBreath{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.04)}}
  /* content hidden until the go signal, then staggered in */
  html.ccj-heroanim .hero h1,html.ccj-heroanim .hero .sub{opacity:0;transform:translateX(26px)}
  html.ccj-heroanim .hero .hero-rule{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left}
  html.ccj-heroanim .hero .hero-search,html.ccj-heroanim .hero .actions{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
  html.ccj-heroanim .crest-art img{opacity:0}
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-go .hero .hero-rule{transform:scaleX(1);transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1) .05s}
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-go .hero h1{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.35,.8,.35,1) .15s,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.35,.8,.35,1) .15s}
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-go .hero .sub{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.35,.8,.35,1) .3s,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.35,.8,.35,1) .3s}
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-go .hero .hero-search{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .5s ease .5s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1) .5s}
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-go .hero .actions{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .5s ease .68s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1) .68s}
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-done .crest-art img{opacity:1}  /* instant — the flying seal is removed one frame later (no crossfade flash) */
  /* landing burst: soft-edged gold halo blooms out from UNDER the crest and dissolves */
  .crest-art{position:relative}
  /* subtle amber landing glow (official palette 2007C #E0A526): FILLED circle under the
     seal, soft-faded edge, tiny swell then contracts back as it fades */
  .crest-burst{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(224,165,38,.7) 45%,rgba(224,165,38,.35) 65%,rgba(224,165,38,0) 85%);
    box-shadow:0 0 52px 20px rgba(224,165,38,.4)}  /* one long diffuse falloff — no rim line */
  html.ccj-heroanim.ccj-heroanim-done .crest-burst{animation:crestBurst 1.2s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.4,1) forwards}
  /* fast attack (~240ms to full glow), long slow retraction (~960ms) */
  @keyframes crestBurst{
    0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.996)}
    20%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.011)}   /* ~3px swell on the ~280px seal */
    100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.998)}
  }

  /* quick access */
  .quick-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .qcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;transition:.18s ease;box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .qcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:.22s}
  .qcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--teal)}
  .qcard:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .qcard .ico{width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.4rem}
  .qcard h3{font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--teal)}
  .qcard p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
  .qcard .link{margin-top:.4rem;font-size:.95rem}

  /* jurisdictions */
  .juris{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .jcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:clamp(1.75rem,3vw,2.5rem);position:relative;border-top:4px solid var(--teal);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .jcard.orig{border-top-color:var(--gold)}
  .jcard .tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:.75rem}
  .jcard.appel .tag{color:var(--teal-700)}
  .jcard h3{font-size:1.55rem;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.85rem}
  .jcard p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
  .jcard p strong{color:var(--ink)}
  .compare-line{text-align:center;margin-top:1.75rem;color:var(--muted)}

  /* judgments feed (dark band) */
  .filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.75rem}
  .chip{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);background:transparent;color:#DCE7E6;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s}
  .chip:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff}
  .chip[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
  .jlist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
  .jrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:118px 1fr auto;gap:var(--gap-grid);align-items:center;padding:1.35rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);transition:.15s}
  .jrow:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
  .jdate{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:.95rem}
  .jdate b{display:block;font-size:1.5rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600}
  .jmeta .jt{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.3rem}
  .jmeta .jd{display:block;color:var(--muted-on-dark);font-size:.92rem}
  .jbadge{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:2px;white-space:nowrap}
  .jbadge.b-orig{background:rgba(46,163,242,.18);color:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid rgba(46,163,242,.4)}
  .jbadge.b-appel{background:rgba(191,210,210,.12);color:#CFE0DF;border:1px solid rgba(191,210,210,.3)}
  .jcta{margin-top:2rem;display:flex;justify-content:center}

  /* sittings preview */
  .sit-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;align-items:center}
  .sit-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .sit-card h3{color:var(--teal);font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
  .sit-item{display:flex;gap:1rem;padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
  .sit-item:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
  .sit-when{flex-shrink:0;width:64px;text-align:center;background:var(--stone);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.5rem}
  .sit-when b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1}
  .sit-when span{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
  .sit-what strong{display:block;color:var(--ink)}
  .sit-what span{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
  .sit-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;margin-top:1.5rem}

  /* education */
  .edu-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid);margin-top:2.25rem}
  .ecard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.75rem;transition:.18s}
  .ecard:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .ecard .ico{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1rem}
  .ecard h3{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.5rem}
  .ecard p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted)}

  /* Public Education · Variant A — glow cards (light, gradient fills + branded icon discs) */
  .edu-glow{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F3F8FE 0%,#E6F0FB 55%,#DCEBFA 100%)}
  .edu-glow .overline{color:var(--blue)}
  .eglow-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid);margin-top:2.25rem}
  .eglow-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;background:linear-gradient(165deg,#ffffff 0%,#EAF3FD 100%);border:1px solid #fff;border-radius:8px;padding:2rem 1.75rem 1.6rem;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.06);transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),box-shadow .28s ease}
  .eglow-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:4px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD,#323392);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s ease}
  .eglow-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(1,90,150,.18)}
  .eglow-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .eglow-num{position:absolute;top:.7rem;right:1.25rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3.4rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1;color:rgba(50,51,146,.08)}
  .eglow-ico{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(140deg,#01A3DD,#323392);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(1,120,180,.35)}
  .eglow-ico svg{width:26px;height:26px}
  .eglow-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--teal);margin-top:.4rem}
  .eglow-card p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
  .eglow-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);margin-top:.4rem}
  .eglow-link svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .2s ease}
  .eglow-card:hover .eglow-link svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

  /* News section: the soft blue gradient */
  #news{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F3F8FE 0%,#E6F0FB 55%,#DCEBFA 100%)}

  /* Explore the CCJ — modern, borderless: bold solid-royal image feature + differently-coloured boxes */
  .explore{background:#fff;padding-bottom:calc(var(--section-pad-y) + 3rem)}
  .explore .overline{color:var(--blue)}
  .explore-lead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1.3fr;gap:var(--gap-grid);margin-top:2.25rem;align-items:stretch}
  /* highlighted main: image on a solid Logo-Royal card */
  .exp-feature{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#13294B;border:0;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 18px 36px -12px rgba(19,41,75,.45);transition:transform .24s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),box-shadow .24s ease}  /* Court Navy */
  .exp-feature:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 28px 54px -14px rgba(50,51,146,.55)}
  /* photo on ::before so it can zoom on card hover; royal scrim stays put on ::after */
  .exp-fimg{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .exp-fimg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url("img/court-default.jpg") center/cover;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
  .exp-fimg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(50,51,146,0) 55%,rgba(50,51,146,.55))}
  .exp-feature:hover .exp-fimg::before{transform:scale(1.06)}
  /* vibrant/navy variants paint + zoom the span itself — keep their image single-layered */
  .exp-vibrant .exp-fimg::before,.exp-navy .exp-fimg::before,.exp-vibrant .exp-fimg::after,.exp-navy .exp-fimg::after{content:none}
  .exp-fbody{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;padding:1.6rem 1.7rem 1.7rem;flex:1}
  .exp-kicker{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8FD8F8}
  .exp-feature h3{font-size:1.5rem;color:#fff}
  .exp-feature p{font-size:.95rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);flex:1}
  .exp-feature .exp-link{color:#fff}
  /* differently-coloured promo boxes, no borders */
  .exp-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .exp-card{--c:#323392;--bg:#fff;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;background:var(--bg);border:0;border-radius:5px;padding:1.5rem 1.55rem;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.06);transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease}  /* boxes alternate white / grey; accent colours from the official palette */
  .exp-card:nth-child(2){--c:#0A6E93;--bg:#EEEEEE}   /* Logo Cyan 2202 accent */
  .exp-card:nth-child(3){--c:#3A72A0;--bg:#EEEEEE}   /* Highlight 292 accent */
  .exp-card:nth-child(4){--c:#2C2C6C;--bg:#fff}      /* Reflex Blue accent */
  .exp-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:3px;height:100%;background:var(--c);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;transition:transform .28s ease}
  .exp-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(21,35,59,.22)}
  .exp-card:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
  .exp-card h3{font-size:1.24rem;color:var(--c)}
  .exp-card p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
  .exp-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);margin-top:.3rem}
  .exp-card .exp-link{color:var(--c)}
  .exp-link svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s ease}
  .exp-feature:hover .exp-link svg,.exp-card:hover .exp-link svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
  @media(max-width:900px){.explore-lead{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.exp-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

  /* Explore · PHOTO BACKDROP variant — greyed court photo behind, faded to white at top;
     same coloured elements as the grid version (solid-royal feature + coloured boxes) sit on top */
  .exp-photobg{position:relative;background:#fff;overflow:hidden}
  .exp-photobg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url("img/court-default.jpg") center/cover;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.2;z-index:0}
  .exp-photobg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%);z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
  .exp-photobg .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

  /* Explore (main #explore): feature + promo boxes joined into ONE gapless block;
     boxes = solid vibrant fills, white text, roomy padding */
  #explore .explore-lead{gap:0}
  #explore .exp-feature{border-radius:0;box-shadow:none}   /* flat until hovered */
  #explore .exp-feature:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 18px 36px -12px rgba(19,41,75,.45)}
  #explore .exp-cards{gap:0}
  #explore .exp-card{--bg:#323392;background:var(--bg);border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;padding:2.1rem 2rem}   /* Logo Royal */
  #explore .exp-card:nth-child(2){--bg:#0186BD}   /* deep Logo Cyan */
  #explore .exp-card:nth-child(3){--bg:#0186BD}   /* deep Logo Cyan (matches Careers) */
  #explore .exp-card:nth-child(4){--bg:#323392}   /* Logo Royal (matches Publications) */
  #explore .exp-card::before{display:none}
  #explore .exp-card h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.45rem}
  #explore .exp-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86)}
  #explore .exp-card .exp-link{color:#fff}
  #explore .exp-card:hover{transform:none;filter:brightness(1.12);box-shadow:none}

  /* Explore · OPTION 1 — VIBRANT: immersive full-bleed photo feature + gradient-accent cards */
  .exp-vibrant{background:#fff}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-feature{position:relative;background:#13294B;min-height:440px;justify-content:flex-end}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-fimg,.exp-navy .exp-fimg{position:absolute;inset:0;aspect-ratio:auto;background:url("img/court-default.jpg") center/cover;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-feature::after,.exp-navy .exp-feature::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(19,41,75,0) 28%,rgba(19,41,75,.55) 60%,rgba(19,41,75,.94) 100%)}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-feature:hover .exp-fimg,.exp-navy .exp-feature:hover .exp-fimg{transform:scale(1.05)}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-fbody,.exp-navy .exp-fbody{position:relative;z-index:1;flex:0 0 auto;padding:1.8rem 1.8rem 1.7rem}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-feature h3,.exp-navy .exp-feature h3{font-size:1.8rem}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-feature p,.exp-navy .exp-feature p{flex:none}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-cards .exp-card{--bg:#fff;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.07),0 12px 28px -10px rgba(21,35,59,.14);padding:1.6rem 1.55rem}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-cards .exp-card::before{width:100%;height:4px;transform:none;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD,#323392)}  /* always-visible gradient top bar */
  .exp-vibrant .exp-card h3{color:var(--teal);font-size:1.28rem;transition:color .2s ease}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 20px 44px -10px rgba(1,163,221,.32)}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-card:hover h3{color:var(--blue)}
  .exp-vibrant .exp-card .exp-link{color:var(--blue)}

  /* Explore · OPTION 2 — NAVY SHOWCASE: royal gradient band, glass cards, cyan accents */
  .exp-navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#13294B 0%,#232A6E 55%,#323392 100%)}
  .exp-navy .overline{color:#8FD8F8}
  .exp-navy .sec-head h2{color:#fff}
  .exp-navy .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
  .exp-navy .exp-feature{position:relative;background:#0D1E3C;min-height:440px;justify-content:flex-end;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
  .exp-navy .exp-feature h3{color:#fff}
  .exp-navy .exp-cards .exp-card{--bg:transparent;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14);padding:1.6rem 1.55rem;transition:transform .22s ease,background .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease}
  .exp-navy .exp-card h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.28rem}
  .exp-navy .exp-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
  .exp-navy .exp-card .exp-link{color:#8FD8F8}
  .exp-navy .exp-card::before{background:#01A3DD;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(1,163,221,.6)}
  .exp-navy .exp-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14),0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}

  /* Public Education · Variant B — editorial split (intro left, elegant topic list right) */
  .edu-split{background:#F5F9FE}
  .edu-split .overline{color:var(--blue)}
  .edus-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
  .edus-intro h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);color:var(--teal);margin:.4rem 0 1rem}
  .edus-intro .lede{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.6rem}
  .edus-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .edus-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:1.25rem;padding:1.5rem 1.1rem;border-top:1px solid #DCE7F4;border-radius:6px;transition:transform .22s ease,background .22s ease}
  .edus-row:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #DCE7F4}
  .edus-row:hover{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#EAF3FD);transform:translateX(6px)}
  .edus-ico{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:7px;background:#E6F0FB;color:#323392;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.22s ease}
  .edus-row:hover .edus-ico{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#01A3DD,#323392);color:#fff}
  .edus-ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
  .edus-body h3{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.25rem}
  .edus-body p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
  .edus-arrow{color:var(--blue);display:flex}
  .edus-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px;transition:transform .2s ease}
  .edus-row:hover .edus-arrow svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .eglow-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .edus-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }

  /* news preview */
  .news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .ncard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:.18s}
  .ncard:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 14px 34px rgba(21,35,59,.12)}
  /* News thumbs (2026-07-12): real image block. Featured image shows plain; posts without
     one get the default — CCJ building photo under a Logo Royal overlay, white seal centered. */
  .ncard .thumb{height:180px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-color:var(--stone)}
  .ncard .thumb-default{position:relative;background-image:url("img/court-default.jpg")}
  .ncard .thumb-default::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(50,51,146,.78)}  /* Logo Royal #323392 */
  .ncard .thumb-default img{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:84px;height:84px;z-index:1;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25))}
  .ncard .body{padding:1.5rem}
  .ncard .kicker{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue)}
  .ncard h3{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--teal);margin:.55rem 0 .6rem}
  .ncard time{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}

  /* at a glance */
  .glance{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:var(--gap-grid-lg);align-items:center}
  .facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--gap-grid);margin-top:2rem}
  .fact b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.1rem;color:var(--gold-soft);line-height:1}
  .fact span{display:block;color:var(--muted-on-dark);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:.4rem}
  .glance .actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;margin-top:2.25rem}
  .map-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2rem}

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .search-btn .lbl{display:none}
    .hero{background-attachment:scroll,scroll}  /* fixed attachment is broken on most mobile browsers */
    .hero h1{white-space:normal}
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:var(--sp-l)}  /* minmax(0,…): 1fr's auto-min let the search form's intrinsic width push the track past the viewport */
    .quick-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .juris,.sit-grid,.glance,.edu-grid,.news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .hero .crest-art{order:2}
    .crest-art img{width:min(150px,38vw)}
    .hero .actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
    .hero .actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
    .hero-search{max-width:none}
    /* mobile search inside the drawer (drawer chrome itself is in the shared theme) */
    .mobile-search{margin-bottom:1.1rem;gap:.3rem;align-items:center;background:#E0F4FB;border:none;border-radius:5px;padding:.3rem}  /* matches the theme-css drawer search: tint box, borderless */
    .mobile-search input{flex:1;min-width:0;border:none;background:transparent;padding:.75rem .7rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink)}
    .mobile-search input:focus{outline:none}
    .mobile-search:focus-within{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}
    .mobile-search button{flex-shrink:0;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:3px;width:46px;height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    main>section{padding-block:var(--section-pad-y)}
    .hero .wrap{padding-block:2.5rem}
    .crest-art{display:none}
    .quick-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .jrow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.5rem}
    .jrow .jdate{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.5rem}
    .jrow .jdate b{font-size:1.15rem}
    .jbadge{justify-self:start}
    .facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .sit-actions,.glance .actions{flex-direction:column}
    .sit-actions .btn,.glance .actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  }

  /* ===== Quick-access v2 (modern) — revert: delete this block + swap back the
     commented v1 markup in front-page.php. Token-driven; Palette Lab previews apply. */
  .qcard2{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff 20%,#E6E7F2 100%);border:1px solid var(--ice-line);border-radius:2px;padding:1.6rem 1.5rem 1.4rem;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}  /* #E6E7F2 = lightest tint of Logo Royal #323392 */
  .qcard2::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#323392,#01A3DD);opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s ease}  /* top hairline on hover: Logo Royal → Logo Cyan */
  .qcard2:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 18px 44px rgba(21,35,59,.16)}
  .qcard2:hover::before{opacity:1}
  .qc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:.35rem}
  .qc-ico{color:#323392;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:color .25s ease}  /* Logo Royal 2370C, bare icon (no chip) */
  .qc-ico svg{width:61px;height:61px}  /* +13px */
  .qcard2:hover .qc-ico{color:var(--teal)}
  .qcard2 h3{font-size:1.285rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.3}
  .qcard2 p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1;margin:0}
  .qc-go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--blue);margin-top:.45rem}
  .qc-go svg{transition:transform .2s ease}
  .qcard2:hover .qc-go svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

  /* ===== Judgments section: light variant (2026-07-12) — same layout as the dark band,
     inverted to dark-text-on-light; bg = lightest Logo Royal tint. Delete block to revert. */
  .jud-light.band-teal{background:#E6E7F2;color:var(--ink)}   /* #E6E7F2 = lightest tint of Logo Royal #323392 */
  #judgments-blocks{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F3F8FE 0%,#E6F0FB 55%,#DCEBFA 100%)}   /* row-blocks section: soft blue gradient */
  #judgments-blocks .jdate{background:#01A3DD;color:#fff}   /* Logo Cyan panel (matches the QA icon blocks) */
  #judgments-blocks .jdate b{color:#fff}
  #education{background:#E6F0FB}   /* Public Education ("...court, explained"): very light blue */
  .jud-light .sec-head h2{color:var(--teal)}
  .jud-light .sec-head .lede{color:var(--muted)}
  .jud-light .overline{color:var(--blue)}
  .jud-light .chip{border:1px solid rgba(21,35,59,.28);color:var(--muted)}
  .jud-light .chip:hover{border-color:var(--teal);color:var(--ink)}
  .jud-light .chip[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--teal);border-color:var(--teal);color:#fff}
  .jud-light .jlist{border-top:1px solid rgba(21,35,59,.16)}
  .jud-light .jrow{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(21,35,59,.16);position:relative;isolation:isolate}
  /* hover tint (x-edge fade) lives on an overlay layer so it can FADE in and out —
     gradients themselves can't transition. Fast fade-in on hover, gentler fade-out on leave. */
  .jud-light .jrow::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;border-radius:inherit;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(21,35,59,0) 0%,rgba(21,35,59,.05) 14%,rgba(21,35,59,.05) 86%,rgba(21,35,59,0) 100%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s ease}
  .jud-light .jrow:hover{background:none}
  .jud-light .jrow:hover::before,.jud-light .jrow:focus-visible::before{opacity:1;transition-duration:.22s}
  .jud-light .jdate{color:var(--muted)}
  .jud-light .jdate b{color:var(--teal)}
  .jud-light .jmeta .jt{color:var(--teal)}
  .jud-light .jmeta .jd{color:var(--muted)}
  .jud-light .jbadge.b-orig{background:#E6F3FE;color:#0A5FA6;border:1px solid #BFE0FB}
  .jud-light .jbadge.b-appel{background:#fff;color:#0A326E;border:1px solid #CDDCEE}
  /* zebra variant: every other row carries a static WHITE band with the same faded
     x-edges as the hover tint; kept on :hover so the fade layers over it */
  .jud-zebra .jlist .jrow:nth-child(even),
  .jud-zebra .jlist .jrow:nth-child(even):hover{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,#fff 14%,#fff 86%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%)}
  /* row-blocks variant: each row is a solid white block lifted off the tinted band */
  .jud-blocks .jlist{border-top:0;gap:14px}
  .jud-blocks .jrow{background:#fff;border-bottom:0;border-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.07);padding:1.35rem 25px 1.35rem 0;overflow:hidden}  /* right-only internal padding; date column sits flush left; overflow clips the flush date panel to the card radius */
  .jud-blocks .jrow:hover{background:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 12px 28px rgba(21,35,59,.12)}
  /* cyan-band variant: identical to row blocks, band swaps royal tint for cyan tint */
  .jud-cyan.band-teal{background:#E0F4FB}
  /* row-blocks date: a soft rounded tint box instead of a divider rule */
  /* date = full-height colored panel flush to the card's left/top/bottom edges, with inner padding (matches the QA icon blocks) */
  .jud-light.jud-blocks .jdate{border-right:0;background:#E6E7F2;border-radius:0;margin:-1.35rem 0;padding:1.1rem 15px}
  .jud-light.jud-cyan .jdate{background:#D2ECF7}  /* deeper cyan tint so the box reads on the cyan band's white cards */
  /* date column (all judgments versions): centered, tight line stack, full-height rule on its right (fixed 118px track) */
  .jud-light .jdate{align-self:stretch;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;line-height:1.15;border-right:1px solid rgba(21,35,59,.14)}
  .jud-light .jdate b{line-height:1.05}

  /* Media Centre CTA (winner of the 2026-07-12 news-design comparison: one-line link + circled arrow) */
  .mc-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);transition:color .2s ease}
  .mc-ring{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--stone-line);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.2s ease}
  .mc-link:hover{color:var(--blue)}
  .mc-link:hover .mc-ring{border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:translateX(3px)}

  /* ===== SITTINGS designs (2026-07-12): agenda strip (Option D) WON and is the live
     #sittings section. A/B/C + the original stay for the admin-only Dev Home Preview
     (?ccj_preview_all=1, launched from the checklist panel). ===== */
  .dev-banner{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:120;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#323392,#01A3DD);color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;padding:.55rem 1rem}
  .dev-banner a{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline!important;margin-left:.75rem}
  .is-sample{opacity:.62}

  /* Option A — refined split card */
  .sitv2-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:5px;padding:1.6rem 1.6rem 1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .sitv2-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:1rem}
  .sitv2-head h3{color:var(--teal);font-size:1.25rem}
  .sitv2-count{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#323392,#01A3DD);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .sitv2-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:1.1rem;align-items:center;padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--stone-line);transition:.18s ease}
  .sitv2-row:first-of-type{border-top:none}
  .sitv2-row:hover{transform:translateX(4px)}
  .sitv2-date{text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#323392,#01A3DD);border-radius:5px;color:#fff;padding:.55rem .25rem}
  .sitv2-date b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1}
  .sitv2-date span{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.9}
  .sitv2-info strong{display:block;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.35;font-size:.98rem}
  .sitv2-time{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:.35rem;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted)}
  .sitv2-row:hover .sitv2-info strong{color:var(--teal)}
  /* Option A · LEAF variant — date box restyled as a mini tear-off calendar (from Option C) */
  .sit-a-leaf{border-bottom:0}   /* .band draws border-block; drop the bottom edge here */
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-row{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;align-items:stretch}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;text-align:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-top:16px solid #323392;border-radius:4px;padding:.5rem .3rem .45rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date::before,.sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-11px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date::before{left:24%}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date::after{right:24%}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date .sd-mon{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D22630;font-weight:700}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.65rem;line-height:1.02;color:var(--teal);margin:.05rem 0}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-date .sd-dow{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-info strong{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.3}   /* card titles → serif (Times), larger */
  .sit-a-leaf .sitv2-head h3{font-family:var(--sans)}        /* "Upcoming sittings" → Inter */
  .sit-a-leaf .is-sample{opacity:1}                          /* all rows same tint, no fade */

  /* Option B — royal session board */
  .sit-royal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#323392 0%,#232A6E 55%,#13294B 100%)}
  .sit-royal .overline{color:#8FD8F8}
  .sitb-solid{background:#fff;color:#323392}
  .sitb-solid:hover{background:#E6E7F2}
  .sitb-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .sitb-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:5px;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;transition:.2s ease;overflow:hidden}
  .sitb-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:4px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#01A3DD,#8FD8F8)}
  .sitb-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
  .sitb-date b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.3rem;color:#fff;line-height:1;margin-right:.5rem}
  .sitb-date span{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8FD8F8}
  .sitb-card strong{color:#fff;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.4;flex:1}
  .sitb-time{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
  /* Option B · LIGHT — white band, SOLID Logo-Royal cards, cyan accents + glow (sexy) */
  .sit-light{background:#fff}
  .sit-light .overline{color:var(--blue)}
  .sit-light .sitb-card{background:#323392;border:0;border-radius:0;backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(50,51,146,.22),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14);padding:1.7rem 1.6rem 1.5rem}
  .sit-light .sitb-card::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#01A3DD,#8FD8F8);box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(1,163,221,.6)}
  .sit-light .sitb-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-34px;bottom:-34px;width:130px;height:130px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(143,216,248,.16);pointer-events:none}
  .sit-light .sitb-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(1,163,221,.34),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
  .sit-light .sitb-date b{color:#fff}
  .sit-light .sitb-date span{color:#8FD8F8}
  .sit-light .sitb-card strong{color:#fff}
  .sit-light .sitb-time{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
  .sit-light .is-sample{opacity:.92}  /* keep solid cards consistent (samples only show w/ sparse local data) */

  /* Option C — calendar leaf */
  .leaf{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:1.5rem;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:6px;padding:1.75rem;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 16px 40px rgba(21,35,59,.12);transition:.2s ease}
  .leaf:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
  .leaf-date{position:relative;text-align:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-top:14px solid #323392;border-radius:5px;padding:1rem .5rem .9rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .leaf-date::before,.leaf-date::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-9px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ivory);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
  .leaf-date::before{left:26%}
  .leaf-date::after{right:26%}
  .leaf-mon{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D22630;font-weight:700}
  .leaf-date b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3.4rem;line-height:1.05;color:var(--teal)}
  .leaf-dow{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
  .leaf-kicker{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#01A3DD}
  .leaf-info strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.3;margin:.45rem 0 .5rem}
  .leaf-time{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
  .leaf-rest{display:grid;grid-template-columns:74px 1fr auto;gap:1rem;align-items:center;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin-top:.8rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:4px;transition:.18s ease}
  .leaf-rest:hover{border-color:var(--teal);transform:translateX(4px)}
  .lr-date{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;color:#323392;white-space:nowrap}
  .lr-title{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.35;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:1;-webkit-box-orient:vertical}
  .lr-time{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap}

  /* Option D — agenda strip */
  .sitd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  /* card structure mirrors Option B (royal session board): inset 4px accent bar,
     big serif day + small-caps month row, same spacing/font sizes — light palette kept */
  .sitd-item{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--stone-line);border-radius:5px;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;transition:.2s ease;overflow:hidden}
  .sitd-item::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:4px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#323392,#01A3DD)}
  .sitd-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 14px 34px rgba(21,35,59,.12)}
  .sitd-date b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.3rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1;margin-right:.5rem}
  .sitd-date span{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#323392}
  .sitd-item strong{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.4;flex:1}
  .sitd-time{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}

  /* awaiting slot: shows whenever fewer than 3 listings. Cards keep ALL corners
     rounded; the grey sample slot squares only its RIGHT edge — the next listing
     reads as sliding in from the right. Solo (0-1 listings): card docks left ~67%. */
  .sitd-grid.sitd-solo{grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr}
  .sitd-ghost{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;justify-content:center;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;background:#F1F2F5;border:1px dashed #C9CDD6;border-radius:5px 0 0 5px}
  .sitd-ghost span{display:block;height:9px;border-radius:999px;background:#E2E4E9;animation:sitdAwait 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
  .sitd-ghost span:nth-child(1){width:34%}
  .sitd-ghost span:nth-child(2){width:52%;height:14px;background:#DDE0E6;animation-delay:.15s}
  .sitd-ghost span:nth-child(3){width:82%;animation-delay:.3s}
  .sitd-ghost span:nth-child(4){width:58%;animation-delay:.45s}
  @keyframes sitdAwait{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.45}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sitd-ghost span{animation:none}}

  /* ===== VARIANT: next-sitting calendar leaf (from Hilwyn's mock 2026-07-12) —
     first card goes horizontal: white tear-off leaf + kicker/title/time ===== */
  .sitn-next{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem}
  .sitn-next::before{display:none}  /* the leaf replaces the accent bar */
  .sitn-leaf{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;width:106px;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(21,35,59,.12);overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.85rem}
  .sitn-band{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;width:100%;height:18px;background:#323392;padding:0 15px;margin-bottom:.6rem}
  .sitn-band i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;display:block}
  .sitn-mon{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D02A2A}
  .sitn-day{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.05;color:var(--teal)}
  .sitn-dow{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.2rem}
  .sitn-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.45rem;min-width:0}
  .sitn-kicker{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#01A3DD}
  .sitn-next strong{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal);flex:none}
  /* variant grid: leaf card owns the LEFT 50% full-height; the other two stack
     vertically in the right half (a lone awaiting slot fills the whole half) */
  .sitn-grid{grid-template-columns:2fr 3fr;grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr}  /* 40/60 */
  .sitn-grid .sitn-next{grid-column:1;grid-row:1/span 2}
  .sitn-grid .sitn-next+.sitd-ghost{grid-row:span 2}

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .sitb-grid,.sitd-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    /* stacked: the awaiting slot sits under the card, same open right edge */
    .sitd-grid.sitd-solo{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .sitd-ghost{min-height:88px}
    .sitn-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-rows:none}
    .sitn-grid .sitn-next{grid-column:auto;grid-row:auto}
    .sitn-grid .sitn-next+.sitd-ghost{grid-row:auto}
    .leaf{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr;padding:1.25rem}
    .leaf-date b{font-size:2.4rem}
  }

  /* ===== QUICK-ACCESS OPTIONS (TEMPORARY comparison, 2026-07-12) — delete with the
     losing sections in front-page.php once one design is chosen. ===== */

  /* Option A — horizontal task rows */
  #qa-opt-a,#qa-opt-a-blue{background:#fff}
  .qa-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--gap-grid);grid-auto-rows:1fr}  /* equal-height rows so every card (and its icon) matches */
  .qa-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:94px 1fr 40px;gap:1.25rem;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:5px;padding:1.4rem 1.5rem;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 12px 28px -8px rgba(21,35,59,.16);transition:.2s ease;overflow:hidden}
  .qa-row:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:#01A3DD;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 16px 40px rgba(21,35,59,.13)}
  /* blue box flush to card left/top/bottom edges; ~15px extra padding INSIDE the box on each
     x side (94px box vs 32px glyph → ~31px each side); equal-height rows keep all icons the same size */
  .qa-ico{width:94px;height:auto;align-self:stretch;margin:-1.4rem 0 -1.4rem -1.5rem;border-radius:0;background:#9899C9;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .2s ease}  /* 2 tints before full Logo Royal */
  .qa-row:hover .qa-ico{background:#01A3DD}
  /* blue variant: icon chips in Logo Cyan, hover to Logo Royal (both logo colors) */
  .qa-blue .qa-ico{background:#323392}   /* Logo Royal */
  .qa-blue .qa-row:hover .qa-ico{background:#323392}   /* icon block stays Logo Royal on hover (overrides base cyan-on-hover) */
  /* blue variant cards: very light Logo-Royal tint at rest → whole card Logo Royal on hover, text white */
  .qa-blue .qa-row{background:#F6F6F6;border:1px solid #eee;box-shadow:none}   /* flat until hovered */
  .qa-blue .qa-row:hover{box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 16px 40px rgba(21,35,59,.13)}
  .qa-blue .qa-row:hover{background:#323392;border-color:#323392}
  .qa-blue .qa-row:hover .qa-txt h3,.qa-blue .qa-row:hover .qa-txt p{color:#fff}
  .qa-ico svg{width:32px;height:32px}
  .qa-txt h3{font-size:1.32rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.25;transition:color .2s ease}
  .qa-txt p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;transition:color .2s ease}
  .qa-go{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--stone-line);color:var(--teal);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.2s ease}
  .qa-row:hover .qa-go{background:#01A3DD;border-color:#01A3DD;color:#fff;transform:translateX(4px)}

  /* Option B — solid royal tiles */
  .qb-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .qb-tile{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#323392 0%,#232A6E 100%);border-radius:5px;padding:1.7rem 1.5rem 1.45rem;color:#fff;transition:.22s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .qb-tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD,#8FD8F8);opacity:0;transition:opacity .22s ease}
  .qb-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(50,51,146,.35)}
  .qb-tile:hover::after{opacity:1}
  .qb-ico{color:#8FD8F8;margin-bottom:.35rem}
  .qb-ico svg{width:40px;height:40px}
  .qb-tile h3{font-size:1.16rem;color:#fff;line-height:1.3}
  .qb-tile p{font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);flex:1}
  .qb-act{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:#8FD8F8;margin-top:.5rem}
  .qb-act svg{transition:transform .2s ease}
  .qb-tile:hover .qb-act svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

  /* Option C — minimal divider columns */
  .qc3-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .qc3-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;padding:1rem 1.75rem;border-left:1px solid var(--stone-line);transition:.2s ease}
  .qc3-col:first-child{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .qc3-ico{color:#323392;transition:color .2s ease}
  .qc3-ico svg{width:44px;height:44px}
  .qc3-col h3{font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.3;margin-top:.4rem}
  .qc3-col p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
  .qc3-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--blue);margin-top:.4rem}
  .qc3-link svg{transition:transform .2s ease}
  .qc3-col:hover .qc3-ico{color:#01A3DD}
  .qc3-col:hover .qc3-link svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

  /* Option D — split-tone cards */
  .qd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .qd-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ice-line);border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:.2s ease}
  .qd-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 18px 44px rgba(21,35,59,.15)}
  .qd-head{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E6E7F2,#F4F5FB);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:1.5rem 0 1.4rem}
  .qd-disc{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:#323392;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(50,51,146,.35);transition:.22s ease}
  .qd-disc svg{width:30px;height:30px}
  .qd-card:hover .qd-disc{background:#01A3DD;transform:scale(1.07)}
  .qd-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;padding:1.25rem 1.4rem 1.35rem;flex:1}
  .qd-body h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.3}
  .qd-body p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
  .qd-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--blue);margin-top:.35rem}
  .qd-link svg{transition:transform .2s ease}
  .qd-card:hover .qd-link svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .qa-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .qb-grid,.qd-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .qc3-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .qc3-col{border-left:none;padding:1rem .5rem}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .qb-grid,.qd-grid,.qc3-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }
  /* Discover more of the CCJ on phones: promo boxes as a 2x2 grid of
     squares, titles only (descriptions hidden) — compact mosaic. */
  @media(max-width:640px){
    #explore .exp-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    #explore .exp-card{aspect-ratio:1/1;padding:1.15rem 1.1rem;justify-content:space-between;gap:.5rem}
    #explore .exp-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.25}
    #explore .exp-card p{display:none}
    #explore .exp-card .exp-link{font-size:.82rem}
  }

  /* Judgments (light variants) on phones: the flush full-height date
     panel (negative margins) becomes a full-width slab overlapping the
     title once the row stacks — reset it to a compact inline date chip. */
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .jud-light .jrow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.55rem;align-items:start}
    .jud-blocks .jrow{padding:1.05rem 1.15rem}
    .jud-light .jrow .jdate,.jud-light.jud-blocks .jrow .jdate,.jud-light.jud-cyan .jrow .jdate,#judgments-blocks .jrow .jdate{
      margin:0;padding:.3rem .7rem;align-self:start;justify-self:start;width:auto;
      flex-direction:row;align-items:baseline;gap:.35rem;
      border-right:0;border-radius:4px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;font-size:.85rem}
    .jud-light .jrow .jdate b{display:inline;font-size:1em;font-weight:700}
    .jud-light .jbadge{justify-self:start}
    .jud-light .sec-head .lede{display:none}  /* section intro copy hidden on phones */
    .jud-light .jmeta .jt{line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:.4rem}
  }

  /* Quick Links rows compact on phones: tighter icon block (64px, less
     inner padding), smaller titles, descriptions hidden — more room. */
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .qa-grid{gap:14px}
    .qa-row{grid-template-columns:64px 1fr 32px;gap:.8rem;padding:1rem 1.1rem}
    .qa-ico{width:64px;margin:-1rem 0 -1rem -1.1rem}
    .qa-ico svg{width:26px;height:26px}
    .qa-txt h3{font-size:1.05rem}
    .qa-txt p{display:none}
    .qa-go{width:32px;height:32px}
  }