/* ===== Homepage-only components (bespoke landing page; shared chrome lives in ccj-theme.css) ===== */
  /* Roboto keeps the homepage headings and supporting copy clear at every size. */
  body.home{--serif:"Roboto",Arial,sans-serif;--sans:"Roboto",Arial,sans-serif}
  .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 — M05 (CCJ round 3, 2026-10-02): map extended east with open ocean (hero-caribbean-wide.jpg)
     and anchored at 66% so the Eastern Caribbean sits behind the headline, not behind the In Focus
     cards; overlay lightened on the left so the region reads. The intro twin (.hero-zoomfx) matches. */
  .hero{position:relative;padding-block:0;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(135deg,rgba(3,18,44,.84) 0%,rgba(3,18,44,.62) 38%,rgba(7,34,80,.58) 68%,rgba(9,45,105,.55) 100%),url("img/hero-caribbean-wide.jpg");  /* header dark #03122C top-left into the photo's lighter blue #0C3B87 bottom-right (Hilwyn 2026-08-10) */
    background-size:cover;background-position:66% 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:minmax(0,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid-lg);align-items:center}  /* single column since the right-side crest art was removed (E2, 2026-07-22) */
  .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:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold) 0 46px,transparent 46px 52px,#01A3DD 52px);margin-bottom:2rem;border-radius:1px}  /* split rule: long gold + Logo Cyan dash (Hilwyn 2026-07-28) */
  .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:1.05rem .4rem}  /* thicker box (was .8rem vertical, 2026-07-19) */
  .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(135deg,rgba(3,18,44,.84) 0%,rgba(3,18,44,.62) 38%,rgba(7,34,80,.58) 68%,rgba(9,45,105,.55) 100%),url("img/hero-caribbean-wide.jpg");  /* header dark #03122C top-left into the photo's lighter blue #0C3B87 bottom-right (Hilwyn 2026-08-10) */
    background-size:cover;background-position:66% 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.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}

  /* quick access */
  #explore{background:#eeeae2}  /* Discover more matches the quick-links band (#qa-opt-a-blue, set in the QA options block) */
  #sit-opt-a-leaf,#sit-leaf-div{background:#eeeae2}
  .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%)}
  .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)}


  /* Explore the CCJ — modern, borderless: bold solid-royal image feature + differently-coloured boxes */
  .explore{background:var(--stone);padding-bottom:calc(var(--section-pad-y) + 3rem)}
  .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:var(--photo-dark-blue);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}  /* Photo dark blue (was Court Navy #13294B), 2026-07-19 */
  .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 .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}
  .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-lg)}  /* wider 48px gap (was --gap-grid 24px, 2026-07-19) */
  .ncard{background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:.18s}  /* hairline border dropped 2026-07-19 */
  .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 .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}
    .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 .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}

  /* ===== Judgments section: DARK inverted variant (2026-07-18) — same row-blocks
     layout as .jud-light/.jud-blocks, colors inverted to a dark base with gold
     eyebrow + accents. base-dark-blue band, translucent glass cards (matches the
     .exp-navy/.map-card dark-band card convention), base-gold date/link accents. */
  .jud-dark.band-teal{background:var(--photo-dark-blue);color:#fff}  /* Photo dark blue, 2026-07-19 */
  /* robe-backdrop variant: the masthead robe photo, blurred well past recognition and
     viewport-STATIC — a position:fixed underlay clipped to the section (filter breaks
     background-attachment:fixed in Chromium, so the fixed pseudo does the anchoring). */
  #judgments-blocks-robe{position:relative;clip-path:inset(0);background:var(--photo-dark-blue)}
  #judgments-blocks-robe::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:-80px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;filter:blur(60px);background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(3,18,44,.9) 0%,rgba(3,18,44,.8) 45%,rgba(3,18,44,.72) 100%),
    url("img/masthead-robe.jpg") center 30%/cover no-repeat var(--photo-dark-blue)}
  #judgments-blocks-robe::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:rgba(3,18,44,.38);pointer-events:none}  /* flat overlay veil on top of the blur */
  #judgments-blocks-robe>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
  #judgments-blocks-dark{background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%,rgba(1,163,221,.14),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 85% 100%,rgba(50,51,146,.28),transparent 70%),
    var(--photo-dark-blue)}  /* Photo dark blue + soft cyan/royal radial glows, matched the former dark #news band (2026-07-19) */
  .jud-dark .sec-head h2{color:#fff}
  .jud-dark .sec-head .lede{color:var(--muted-on-dark)}
  /* M4 highlights note above the judgment list */
  .jhighlights{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin:-0.6rem 0 1.1rem;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted-on-dark)}
  .jh-tag{flex:0 0 auto;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--base-gold);border:1px solid rgba(201,151,61,.45);border-radius:99px;padding:.22rem .65rem}
  .jud-dark .jlist{border-top:0;gap:14px}
  .jud-dark .jrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:0;border-radius:5px;box-shadow:none;padding:1.35rem 25px 1.35rem 0;overflow:hidden}
  .jud-dark .jrow:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
  .jud-dark .jdate{border-right:0;background:rgba(201,151,61,.16);color:var(--base-gold);border-radius:0;margin:-1.35rem 0;padding:1.1rem 15px;align-self:stretch;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;line-height:1.15}
  .jud-dark .jdate b{color:var(--base-gold);line-height:1.05}
  .jud-dark .jmeta .jt{color:#fff}
  .jud-dark .jmeta .jd{color:var(--muted-on-dark)}
  .jud-dark .jbadge.b-orig{background:rgba(201,151,61,.18);color:var(--base-gold);border:1px solid rgba(201,151,61,.4)}
  .jud-dark .jbadge.b-appel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24)}
  /* mc-link colors come from the universal dark-band rule in ccj-theme.css */

  /* 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,var(--photo-dark-blue));color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}  /* Logo Royal → Photo dark blue (2026-07-19) */
  .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{background:var(--stone);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 */

  /* leaf variant · column divider + open listing (2026-07-19) */
  .sit-leaf-div .sit-grid>div:first-child{border-right:1px solid rgba(13,31,58,.18);padding-right:2.5rem}
  .sit-leaf-div .sitv2-card{background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0}
  .btn-live{background:#B8202A;color:#fff;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}   /* header Watch Live red */
  .btn-live:hover{background:#A41E25;color:#fff}
  @media(max-width:980px){.sit-leaf-div .sit-grid>div:first-child{border-right:0;padding-right:0}}  /* columns stack — drop the divider */

  /* Option B — royal session board */
  .sit-royal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#323392 0%,#232A6E 55%,#13294B 100%)}
  .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 .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{background:var(--stone)}
  #qa-opt-a-blue{background:#eeeae2}
  .qa-blue .qa-txt h3{font-size:1.18rem}  /* down from the 1.32rem base */
  .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:background-color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;overflow:hidden}
  .qa-row:hover{border-color:#01A3DD;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 16px 40px rgba(21,35,59,.13)}  /* no lift — colour change only, eased both ways (Hilwyn 2026-10-02; was translateY(-3px)) */
  /* 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-color .3s ease,color .3s ease}  /* 2 tints before full Logo Royal; color eases too — the icon used to snap back on leave */
  .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:#13294B}   /* Court Navy (was Logo Royal, 2026-07-19) */
  .qa-blue .qa-row:hover .qa-ico{background:#13294B}   /* icon block stays Court Navy on hover (overrides base cyan-on-hover) */
  .qa-blue .qa-txt p{display:none}   /* short descriptions hidden (2026-07-19) */
  /* 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}
  /* centered variant (M13 winner): heading centered above the grid; split-rule eyebrow
     ABOVE the title replaces the under-title rule — ONE horizontal rule split in two
     segments: long Logo Royal + short Logo Cyan dash after a small gap, per Hilwyn's
     mock (2026-07-28) */
  #qa-opt-a-center{background:#eeeae2}
  .qa-center .sec-head{max-width:none;text-align:center}
  .qa-center .sec-head h2::after{display:none}
  .eyebrow-rules{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin-bottom:1.05rem}
  .eyebrow-rules i{display:block;height:3px;border-radius:1px}
  .eyebrow-rules i:first-child{width:46px;background:#323392}
  .eyebrow-rules i:last-child{width:12px;background:#01A3DD}
  /* clean variant: same rows, NO background colors on card or icon — bare marks on the band */
  #qa-opt-a-clean{background:#eeeae2}
  .qa-clean .qa-row,.qa-clean .qa-row:hover{background:transparent;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:none}
  .qa-clean .qa-ico,.qa-clean .qa-row:hover .qa-ico{background:transparent;color:#323392}
  .qa-clean .qa-row:hover .qa-ico{color:#01A3DD}
  .qa-clean .qa-ico svg{width:40px;height:40px}
  .qa-clean .qa-row:hover .qa-txt h3{color:#323392}
  .qa-clean .qa-row:hover .qa-txt p{color:var(--muted)}
  .qa-ico svg{width:32px;height:32px;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}  /* Lucide icons need round caps */

  /* WATCH THE COURT — video pathway cards (M2). White cards on parchment; the live card
     carries the restrained YouTube red, the rest stay in the blue/gold system. */
  #watch-ccj{background:#eeeae2;padding-block:var(--section-pad-y)}
  .watch-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:var(--gap-grid)}
  .watch-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;padding:1.7rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.08);transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;overflow:hidden}
  .watch-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:3px;background:var(--dark-blue);opacity:.85}
  .watch-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 16px 40px rgba(21,35,59,.14)}
  .watch-card h3{font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--teal)}
  .watch-card p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
  .wc-ico{width:44px;height:44px;color:#323392;display:flex;align-items:center;margin-bottom:.2rem}
  .wc-ico svg{width:38px;height:38px}
  .wc-go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:#323392;transition:color .2s ease}
  .watch-card:hover .wc-go{color:#01A3DD}
  /* live card: restrained red accent */
  .watch-live-card::before{background:#B8202A;opacity:1}
  .wc-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;align-self:flex-start;background:#B8202A;color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:99px;margin-bottom:.3rem}
  .wc-dot{width:.45rem;height:.45rem;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;animation:watch-live-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
  .watch-live-card .wc-go{color:#B8202A}
  .watch-live-card:hover .wc-go{color:#A41E25}
  @media(max-width:980px){.watch-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

  /* QA STRIP — full-width white band, six hairline-divided regions */
  #qa-strip{background:#eeeae2;padding-block:var(--section-pad-y) 0}
  #qa-strip .sec-head{margin-bottom:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem)}
  .qa-strip-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);background:#fff;border-block:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
  .qa-cell{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;text-align:center;gap:.55rem;padding:2.2rem 1rem 1.9rem;border-right:1px solid #ECECEC;transition:background .2s ease}
  .qa-cell:last-child{border-right:0}
  .qa-cell .ico{color:#323392;opacity:.85;display:flex;transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease,opacity .2s ease}
  .qa-cell .ico svg{width:40px;height:40px}
  .qa-cell h3{font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.25;transition:color .2s ease}
  .qa-cell p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
  .qa-cell::after{content:"";width:44px;height:2px;margin-top:.35rem;background:#01A3DD;border-radius:1px;transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .2s ease-out}
  .qa-cell:hover{background:#F7F9FD}
  .qa-cell:hover .ico{color:#01A3DD;opacity:1;transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .qa-cell:hover::after,.qa-cell:focus-visible::after{transform:scaleX(1);transition:transform .14s ease-in}
  @media(max-width:980px){.qa-strip-band{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.qa-cell:nth-child(3n){border-right:0}.qa-cell:nth-child(-n+3){border-bottom:1px solid #ECECEC}}
  @media(max-width:560px){.qa-strip-band{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.qa-cell{padding:1.6rem .75rem 1.4rem}.qa-cell:nth-child(3n){border-right:1px solid #ECECEC}.qa-cell:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}.qa-cell:nth-child(-n+4){border-bottom:1px solid #ECECEC}.qa-cell p{display:none}}
  .qa-txt h3{font-size:1.32rem;color:var(--teal);line-height:1.25;transition:color .3s ease}
  .qa-txt p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;transition:color .3s 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:background-color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,color .3s ease,transform .3s 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,.jud-dark .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,
    .jud-dark .jrow .jdate,.jud-dark.jud-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,.jud-dark .jrow .jdate b{display:inline;font-size:1em;font-weight:700}
    .jud-light .jbadge,.jud-dark .jbadge{justify-self:start}
    .jud-light .sec-head .lede,.jud-dark .sec-head .lede{display:none}  /* section intro copy hidden on phones */
    .jud-light .jmeta .jt,.jud-dark .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}
  }

/* ============================================================
   HERO PROTOTYPES (2026-07-30) — landing page as a repository for
   the Court's current priorities (President's brief: >=3 concurrent
   focus items, all visible at once). Comparison candidates behind
   the Sections panel; winner replaces the canonical hero, loser CSS
   goes in the pruning pass.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Option A — In-Focus rail (.hfr) ---------- */
.hfr .hfr-grid,.hfi .hfr-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,7fr) minmax(0,5fr);gap:var(--gap-grid-lg);align-items:center}
.hfr h1,.hfi h1{white-space:normal;text-wrap:balance;font-size:clamp(2rem,2.9vw,2.75rem)}
.hfr-kicker{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-on-dark);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.hfr-kicker::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:3px;margin-top:.55rem;border-radius:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD 0 46px,transparent 46px 52px,var(--gold) 52px)}  /* dark-band split rule: cyan + gold dash */
.hfr-rail{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.hfr-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;padding:1.15rem 1.3rem 1.2rem;border-radius:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);overflow:hidden;transition:background .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.hfr-bar{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD 0 72%,var(--gold) 72%)}
.hfr-card.is-focus .hfr-bar{transform:scaleX(1);transition:transform 6.5s linear}  /* draw time = JS DWELL */
.hfr-tag{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#01A3DD}
.hfr-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.35;color:#fff;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden}  /* max 2 lines + ellipsis — card is a teaser, full title lives on the target page */
.hfr-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;margin-top:.15rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted-on-dark);opacity:0;transform:translateY(4px);transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease}
.hfr-card.is-focus{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:rgba(1,163,221,.55);transform:translateX(-6px);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.hfr-card.is-focus .hfr-more,.hfr-card:hover .hfr-more,.hfr-card:focus-visible .hfr-more{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .hfr-card{animation:hfrIn .6s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1) backwards}
  .hfr-card:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:.35s}
  .hfr-card:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.5s}
  .hfr-card:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.65s}
}
@keyframes hfrIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(28px)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hfr-bar{display:none}
  .hfr-card .hfr-more{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .hfr-card.is-focus{transform:none}
}

/* ---------- Option A2 — rail cards carry event photos (.hfi) ---------- */
/* load zoom (Hilwyn 2026-10-02 — the canonical hero's intro zoom, which this hero never had): a twin of
   the hero background, sized and placed to match the viewport-fixed original pixel for pixel (the
   inline script sets its top), eases 1.1 -> 1 and is then removed. The hero clips it. */
.hfi-zoomfx{display:none}
html.hfi-zoom .hfi-zoomfx{display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:100vh;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(3,18,44,.84) 0%,rgba(3,18,44,.62) 38%,rgba(7,34,80,.58) 68%,rgba(9,45,105,.55) 100%),url("img/hero-caribbean-wide.jpg");  /* = .hero */
  background-size:cover;background-position:66% center;background-repeat:no-repeat;
  animation:hfiZoom 3.4s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) both;will-change:transform;transition:opacity .45s ease}
html.hfi-zoom .hfi-zoomfx.is-out{opacity:0}
@keyframes hfiZoom{from{transform:scale(1.1)}to{transform:none}}
@media(max-width:980px){html.hfi-zoom .hfi-zoomfx{top:0!important;bottom:0;height:auto}}  /* hero background scrolls with the box here */
/* Variant heroes must FIT the first screen: min-height never caps, so the rail's
   content has to stay inside 100vh - header on common laptop heights. Tighter
   hero padding (canonical .hero keeps --space-hero) + slimmer cards. */
.hfr .wrap,.hfi .wrap{padding-block:clamp(24px,4.5vh,56px)}
.hfi .hfr-rail{gap:12px}
.hfi .hfr-card{min-height:104px;justify-content:center;padding:.95rem 1.2rem 1rem;background:#0B1B36;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.hfi-art{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center 30%;filter:saturate(.85);transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1),filter .55s ease}
.hfi-art::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,16,38,.95) 0 40%,rgba(6,16,38,.74) 56%,rgba(6,16,38,.16) 100%)}  /* navy scrim: solid on the text side, photo shows on the right */
.hfi .hfr-tag,.hfi .hfr-title,.hfi .hfr-more{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hfi .hfr-title{max-width:26ch;font-size:1.05rem;text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(4,16,38,.5)}
.hfi .hfr-card.is-focus{background:#0B1B36;border-color:rgba(1,163,221,.65)}
.hfi .hfr-card.is-focus .hfi-art,.hfi .hfr-card:hover .hfi-art{transform:scale(1.06);filter:saturate(1.05)}

/* ---------- Option B — clean hero + focus band (.hfb) ---------- */
.hfb{padding-block:0}  /* wrapper section: hero+band manage their own spacing */
.hfb-hero{min-height:calc(78vh - var(--header-h))}
.hfb-hero .wrap{padding-bottom:calc(var(--space-hero) + 150px)}  /* room for the pulled-up kicker + overlapping cards */
.hfb-kicker{position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:-150px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff}  /* lives in the band, pulled up onto the navy directly above the cards */
.hfb-kicker::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:3px;margin-top:.55rem;border-radius:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD 0 46px,transparent 46px 52px,var(--gold) 52px)}
.hfb-band{background:#fff;padding-bottom:var(--space-section)}
.hfb-grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--gap-grid);margin-top:1.1rem}
.hfb-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 16px 40px rgba(21,35,59,.18);transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.hfb-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;right:0;height:3px;z-index:3;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1);background:linear-gradient(90deg,#323392 0 72%,#01A3DD 72%)}  /* split accent draws on hover = the "linked" cue */
.hfb-card:hover,.hfb-card:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 24px 54px rgba(21,35,59,.26)}
.hfb-card:hover::before,.hfb-card:focus-visible::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.hfb-tag{position:absolute;z-index:2;top:14px;left:14px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:rgba(4,16,38,.55);padding:.35rem .6rem;border-radius:3px;backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.hfb-artwrap{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.hfb-art{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background-image:url("img/court-default.jpg");background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1)}
.hfb-card:hover .hfb-art{transform:scale(1.05)}
.hfb-art::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0}
.hfb-t-royal::before{background:rgba(50,51,146,.72)}   /* Logo Royal */
.hfb-t-cyan::before{background:rgba(1,134,189,.66)}    /* deep Logo Cyan */
.hfb-t-navy::before{background:rgba(19,41,75,.76)}     /* Court Navy */
.hfb-art::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-26px;bottom:-30px;width:150px;height:150px;background:url("img/ccj-seal-white.png") center/contain no-repeat;opacity:.22}  /* ghost seal watermark */
.hfb-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;padding:1.15rem 1.25rem 1.25rem}
.hfb-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.35;color:var(--teal);display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden}
.hfb-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted)}
.hfb-card:hover .hfb-more{color:#01A3DD}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .hfb-card{animation:hfbIn .55s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1) backwards}
  .hfb-card:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:.15s}
  .hfb-card:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.3s}
  .hfb-card:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.45s}
}
@keyframes hfbIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}}

@media(max-height:880px){
  .hfr .wrap,.hfi .wrap{padding-block:20px}
  .hfi .hfr-card{min-height:92px}
  .hfr-title{font-size:1rem}
  .hfr-kicker{margin-bottom:.7rem}
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .hfr .hfr-grid,.hfi .hfr-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:var(--sp-xl)}
  .hfr-card.is-focus{transform:none}
  .hfb-hero{min-height:0}
  .hfb-hero .wrap{padding-bottom:calc(2.5rem + 110px)}
  .hfb-kicker{margin-top:-110px}
  .hfb-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
}

/* ---------- QA Option A-white (2026-07-30, per Hilwyn): entire card WHITE,
   icons bare Logo Royal on transparent bg (no navy chip). Hover keeps the
   qa-blue royal flood; icon flips white to stay visible. ---------- */
#qa-opt-a-white{background:#eeeae2}  /* parchment — matches #explore (per Hilwyn 2026-07-31) */
.qa-white .qa-row{background:#fff;border-color:#E8ECF3;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.05),0 10px 24px -10px rgba(21,35,59,.10)}
.qa-white .qa-ico{background:transparent;color:#323392}
.qa-white .qa-row:hover .qa-ico{background:transparent;color:#fff}
.qa-white .qa-ico svg{width:38px;height:38px}
.qa-white .qa-go{color:#A9B4C6;border:0}  /* lighter arrow glyph, no ring; hover still fills the circle cyan/white */

/* ============================================================
   COURT-IN-SESSION MERGED OPTIONS S1/S2/S3 (2026-07-31, per Hilwyn):
   "Watch the Court" + "The Court in session" duplicated each other —
   these candidates merge both into one section. Losers -> pruning pass.
   ============================================================ */
.sesh-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.25rem;max-width:none}
.sesh-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;gap:1rem;align-items:center;padding:.9rem 0}
.sesh-row+.sesh-row{border-top:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
.sesh-date{text-align:center;font-family:var(--sans)}
.sesh-date .m{display:block;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0186BD}
.sesh-date b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1.05;color:var(--teal)}
.sesh-info strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.3;color:var(--teal)}
.sesh-info .t{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.25rem}
.sesh-row.is-sample{opacity:.55}
@keyframes seshPulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(226,59,59,.55)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(226,59,59,0)}}

/* ---- S1: dark broadcast panel ---- */
.sesh1-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:7fr 5fr;gap:var(--gap-grid-lg);align-items:start}
.sesh1-frame{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.sesh1-art{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1)}
.sesh1-frame:hover .sesh1-art{transform:scale(1.04)}
.sesh1-veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,16,38,.18) 0%,rgba(4,16,38,.28) 55%,rgba(4,16,38,.88) 100%)}
.sesh1-live{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:1;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(4,16,38,.62);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.4rem .7rem;border-radius:3px}
.sesh1-live i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#E23B3B;animation:seshPulse 1.6s ease-out infinite}
.sesh1-play{position:absolute;left:50%;top:42%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:1;width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;transition:.25s ease}
.sesh1-play svg{width:24px;height:24px;margin-left:3px}
.sesh1-frame:hover .sesh1-play{background:#E23B3B;border-color:#E23B3B;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06)}
.sesh1-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:1;padding:1.1rem 1.25rem;color:#fff}
.sesh1-cap strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem}
.sesh1-cap span{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.88rem;color:#C9D4E8;margin-top:.2rem}
.sesh1-paths{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:14px} /* one path since E03 (CCJ round 3): spans the frame */
.sesh1-paths a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;padding:.9rem 1.05rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);color:#E7EEF9;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;transition:.2s ease}
.sesh1-paths a svg:first-child{width:20px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;color:#7FD4F5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.sesh1-paths a .arr{margin-left:auto;opacity:.6;transition:transform .2s ease}
.sesh1-paths a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.11);color:#fff}
.sesh1-paths a:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px)}
.sesh1-rail{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-radius:6px;padding:1.3rem 1.5rem .5rem}
.sesh1-rail h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C5CFDA;padding-bottom:.85rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}
.sesh1-rail .sesh-row+.sesh-row{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.sesh1-rail .sesh-date .m{color:#7FD4F5}
.sesh1-rail .sesh-date b,.sesh1-rail .sesh-info strong{color:#fff}
.sesh1-rail .sesh-info .t{color:var(--muted-on-dark)}

/* ---- S2: light schedule-first + Tune-in rail ---- */
.sesh2-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:7fr 5fr;gap:var(--gap-grid-lg);align-items:start}
.sesh2-main .lede{margin-top:1rem;max-width:56ch}
.sesh2-list{margin:1.5rem 0 1.3rem;border-top:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
.sesh2-list .sesh-row{border-top:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
.sesh2-tune{background:var(--ivory);border-radius:6px;padding:1.6rem 1.6rem .5rem}
.sesh2-th{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#323392}
.sesh2-th::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:3px;margin-top:.5rem;border-radius:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#323392 0 46px,transparent 46px 52px,#01A3DD 52px)}
.s2t{display:grid;grid-template-columns:40px 1fr 18px;gap:.9rem;align-items:center;padding:1.05rem 0;border-top:1px solid #E3E7EF}
.s2t:first-of-type{border-top:0;margin-top:.9rem}
.s2t-ico{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E3E7EF;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#323392}
.s2t-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.s2t-dot i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#E23B3B;animation:seshPulse 1.6s ease-out infinite}
.s2t-txt strong{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--teal);transition:color .2s ease}
.s2t-txt span{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.15rem}
.s2t .arr{color:#A9B4C6;transition:.2s ease}
.s2t:hover .s2t-txt strong{color:#323392}
.s2t:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px);color:#01A3DD}
.s2t-live .s2t-txt strong{color:#B42318}

/* ---- S3: split band — watch (dark) | attend (light) ---- */
.sesh3-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 24px 54px rgba(21,35,59,.16)}
.sesh3-dark{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#13294B,#0B1B36);color:#fff;padding:2.3rem 2.4rem 2.2rem}
.sesh3-light{background:#fff;padding:2.3rem 2.4rem 2.2rem}
.sesh3-zh{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.sesh3-zh::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:3px;margin-top:.5rem;border-radius:1px}
.sesh3-dark .sesh3-zh{color:#7FD4F5}
.sesh3-dark .sesh3-zh::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#01A3DD 0 46px,transparent 46px 52px,var(--gold) 52px)}
.sesh3-light .sesh3-zh{color:#323392}
.sesh3-light .sesh3-zh::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#323392 0 46px,transparent 46px 52px,#01A3DD 52px)}
.sesh3-zl{margin-top:1.05rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;color:#C9D4E8;max-width:40ch}
.sesh3-dark .btn-live{margin-top:1.35rem}
.sesh3-paths{margin-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.sesh3-paths a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;padding:.95rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#E7EEF9;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;transition:.2s ease}
.sesh3-paths a svg:first-child{width:20px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;color:#7FD4F5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.sesh3-paths a .arr{margin-left:auto;opacity:.6;transition:transform .2s ease}
.sesh3-paths a:hover{color:#fff}
.sesh3-paths a:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px)}
.sesh3-light .sesh-row:first-of-type{margin-top:.4rem;border-top:0}
.sesh3-light .mc-link{margin-top:1.1rem}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .sesh1-grid,.sesh2-grid,.sesh3-split{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  .sesh1-paths{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  .sesh2-tune{margin-top:1.5rem}
}

/* ---- S1-LIGHT: broadcast anatomy on a light band (per Hilwyn) ---- */
.sesh1-light{background:#eeeae2;border-block:0}  /* same parchment as "What would you like to view?" above it, no .band hairlines; sittings box + path button are white cards (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */  /* parchment — matches #explore (per Hilwyn 2026-07-31) */
.sesh1-light .sesh1-frame{box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.08),0 18px 44px rgba(21,35,59,.18)}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-paths a{background:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.05),0 10px 24px -10px rgba(21,35,59,.10);color:var(--teal)}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-paths a svg:first-child{color:#323392}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-paths a .arr{color:#A9B4C6;opacity:1}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-paths a:hover{background:#323392;border-color:#323392;color:#fff}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-paths a:hover svg:first-child,.sesh1-light .sesh1-paths a:hover .arr{color:#fff}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail{background:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(21,35,59,.05),0 10px 24px -10px rgba(21,35,59,.10)}  /* white card on the parchment band, same as the quick-access cards above (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail h3{color:#323392;border-bottom-color:#E3E7EF}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-row+.sesh-row{border-top-color:var(--stone-line)}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-date .m{color:#0186BD}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-date b,.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-info strong{color:var(--teal)}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-info .t{color:var(--muted)}
/* sittings box runs the full height of the live-stream column; rows share the extra room so the
   dividers stay evenly spaced (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */
.sesh1-grid{align-items:stretch}
.sesh1-rail{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.sesh1-rail .sesh-row{flex:1 1 auto}
/* sitting titles take Logo Cyan on hover and ease back on leave (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */
.sesh-info strong{transition:color .3s ease}
.sesh1-rail .sesh-row:hover .sesh-info strong,.sesh1-rail .sesh-row:focus-visible .sesh-info strong{color:#7FD4F5}
.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-row:hover .sesh-info strong,.sesh1-light .sesh1-rail .sesh-row:focus-visible .sesh-info strong{color:#0186BD}

/* ---------- header variant: WHITE brand bar above the royal megabar (Hilwyn 2026-09-04) ----------
   Sections-panel key `header-white` (homepage only; class set in header.php via
   ccj_variant_on). Restores the pre-2026-07-19 white logo row: dark text and controls,
   colour seal as-is; the megabar and the scrolled behaviour are untouched. */
header.site.hdr-white{background:#fff}
header.site.hdr-white .brand-txt strong{color:var(--teal)}
header.site.hdr-white .brand-txt span{color:var(--muted)}
header.site.hdr-white .cta-links a:not(.watch-live){color:var(--ink)}
header.site.hdr-white .cta-links a:not(.watch-live):hover{color:var(--blue)}
header.site.hdr-white .cta-sep{background:var(--stone-line)}
header.site.hdr-white .search-btn{color:var(--ink)}
header.site.hdr-white .search-btn:hover{color:var(--teal)}
header.site.hdr-white .menu-btn{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
header.site.hdr-white .menu-btn:hover{background:var(--stone)}
header.site.hdr-white .menu-icon span{background:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- A2 variant: In-Focus cards on WHITE panels (Nyssa's preferred mock, 2026-09-03;
   Sections-panel key `focus-cards-white`, class set in front-page.php via ccj_variant_on) ----------
   The scrim over each photo turns white (solid on the text side, photo on the right); type flips
   to navy/royal. Card chrome, the progress bar and the cycling behaviour are unchanged. */
.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-card,.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-card.is-focus{background:#fff;border-color:transparent;background-clip:padding-box /* no white frame (Hilwyn 2026-10-02): the white fill stops inside the border, so the edge shows the hero behind it */}
.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-card.is-focus{border-color:transparent} /* no cyan frame either (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */
.hfi.hfi-white .hfi-art::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.97) 0 42%,rgba(255,255,255,.84) 58%,rgba(255,255,255,.1) 100%)}
.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-tag{color:#0186BD}
.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-title{color:#13294B;text-shadow:none}
.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-more{color:#323392}
.hfi.hfi-white .hfr-bar{background:#323392}

/* ---------- CCJ round 2 (2026-09-22): G2 + G3 hero links ----------
   G3 `.hero-links` — one line under the hero search: gold-ringed scales mark + "latest judgments"
   (anchors to #judgments-blocks-dark). G2 `.hfr-all` — the rail's own footer link to the #news band.
   Both sit on the navy hero ground in either A2 variant (the white switch only recolours the cards). */
.hero-links{margin-top:1.2rem;max-width:540px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem 1.6rem}
.hero-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.93rem;font-weight:600;color:#E7EEEC;transition:color .2s ease}
.hero-links .hl-ico{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:0;  /* no ring (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */background:rgba(224,165,38,.12);color:var(--gold);transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,transform .25s ease}
.hero-links .hl-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.hero-links .hl-arr{transition:transform .2s ease}
.hero-links a:hover,.hero-links a:focus-visible{color:#fff}
.hero-links a:hover .hl-ico,.hero-links a:focus-visible .hl-ico{background:var(--gold);color:#0B1B36;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.hero-links a:hover .hl-arr,.hero-links a:focus-visible .hl-arr{transform:translateX(3px)}
.hfr-all{align-self:flex-end;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;margin-top:.2rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--muted-on-dark);transition:color .2s ease}
.hfr-all span{transition:transform .2s ease}
.hfr-all:hover,.hfr-all:focus-visible{color:#fff}
.hfr-all:hover span{transform:translateX(3px)}
#news,#judgments-blocks-dark,#sesh1l{scroll-margin-top:var(--header-h,96px)}  /* sticky header clearance for the new anchors */
@media(max-width:640px){.hero-links a{font-size:.88rem}.hfr-all{align-self:flex-start}}

/* ---------- G16 (CCJ round 2, 2026-09-22): COMPACT homepage — Sections-panel switch `home-compact` ----------
   The LSU found the page long (≈5.2 screens at 1440×900 before the footer). Two moves, no section removed:
   every band loses ~30% of its vertical padding, and the judgments list shows three rows. The hero is NOT
   touched — Hilwyn keeps it full-height (2026-09-22). Removing the Explore band is a separate, existing
   toggle (`explore-ccj`) — the biggest single saving. */
body.home-compact main>section{padding-block:calc(var(--section-pad-y) * .7)}
body.home-compact .explore{padding-bottom:calc(var(--section-pad-y) * .7 + 1.5rem)}
body.home-compact .sec-head{margin-bottom:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,2rem)}
body.home-compact .jud-dark .jlist .jrow:nth-child(n+4){display:none}
body.home-compact .jhighlights{margin-bottom:1rem}


/* No upcoming sittings (public never sees sample rows; round 3, 2026-10-02) */
.sesh-empty{margin:0;padding:1rem 0 .4rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55}
.sesh-empty a{color:inherit;font-weight:600}

/* ---------- News from the Court (#news) — light band (Hilwyn 2026-10-02; replaced the dark band): ivory ground, navy heading, royal link, white cards set off by a stone hairline ---------- */
#news{background:#eeeae2;color:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
#news .overline{color:#323392}
#news .sec-head h2{color:var(--teal)}
#news .mc-link{color:#323392}
#news .mc-ring{border-color:rgba(50,51,146,.4);color:#323392}
#news .mc-link:hover .mc-ring{background:#323392;border-color:#323392;color:#fff}
#news .ncard{border:1px solid var(--stone-line)}
#news .ncard:hover{border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(21,35,59,.06),0 16px 36px rgba(21,35,59,.12)}
/* the photo alone zooms on hover: the card's overflow clips its sides and top, and the white body
   (lifted above it) covers the bottom edge (Hilwyn 2026-10-02) */
#news .ncard .thumb{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1)}
#news .ncard:hover .thumb,#news .ncard:focus-visible .thumb{transform:scale(1.07)}
#news .ncard .body{position:relative;z-index:1;background:#fff}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#news .ncard .thumb{transition:none}#news .ncard:hover .thumb{transform:none}}

/* ===== Phone pass (Hilwyn 2026-10-03) ===== */
@media(max-width:640px){
  /* 1 · hero map: a 375px-wide box only shows a sliver of the wide map — at 66% that was open ocean
     with South America along the bottom. Sized to 130% of the hero's height and anchored low (which
     lifts the image), Puerto Rico sits mid-left and the Lesser Antilles arc runs down the right
     half beside the search and In Focus label. The load-zoom twin carries the same values. */
  .hero.hfi,html.hfi-zoom .hfi .hfi-zoomfx{background-size:100% 100%,auto 130%;background-position:0 0,52% 100%}
  /* 2 · In Focus cards: slightly smaller text across the left 70%; the whole title shows (up to
     three lines) and "Read more" is dropped — the card itself is the link (Hilwyn 2026-10-03) */
  .hfi .hfr-tag,.hfi .hfr-title{max-width:70%}
  .hfi .hfr-title{-webkit-line-clamp:3;line-clamp:3}
  .hfi .hfr-card .hfr-more{display:none}
  .hfi .hfr-title{font-size:.9rem}
  .hfi .hfr-tag{font-size:.66rem}
  /* 3 · "All news from the Court" and "Visit the Media Centre" sit right */
  .hfr-all{align-self:flex-end}
  #news .sec-head .mc-link{margin-left:auto}
  /* 4 · latest decisions: the Highlights tag leads the sentence instead of standing beside it */
  .jhighlights{display:block;line-height:1.6}
  .jh-tag{display:inline-block;margin-right:.55rem;vertical-align:1px}
}
@media(max-width:370px){.hfi .hfr-title{font-size:.85rem}}  /* keeps the longest sample title (80 chars) inside three lines down to 360px */
/* 6 · single-column news (phones + tablets): tighter rhythm between the cards */
@media(max-width:980px){.news-grid{gap:1.25rem}}

/* ---------- In Focus cards: solid white panel with a curved, tilted right edge (Hilwyn 2026-10-03) ----------
   Sections-panel key `focus-concave` (default ON since Hilwyn chose it). The faded scrim on the photo is dropped. The white is
   the inside of a large circle (radius --cv-r) whose centre sits below-left of the card, placed so the
   edge crosses mid-height at --cv-x and its outward bulge faces right, tilted 7deg up (Hilwyn 2026-10-03;
   tried 45 and 15deg): a near-upright edge leaning slightly, with a shallow belly (bigger --cv-r = flatter).
   The circle must contain the card's top-left corner: keep --cv-r large enough (see the notes per size).
   The panel sits on the card, not the photo layer, so it holds still while the photo zooms on focus. */
.hfi.hfi-white.hfi-concave{--cv-r:340px;--cv-x:66%}      /* desktop card ~463x139 */
.hfi.hfi-white.hfi-concave .hfi-art::after{content:none}
.hfi.hfi-white.hfi-concave .hfr-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle var(--cv-r) at calc(var(--cv-x) - var(--cv-r) * .9925) calc(50% + var(--cv-r) * .1219),#fff calc(var(--cv-r) - 1px),transparent var(--cv-r))}  /* cos/sin 7deg */
.hfi.hfi-white.hfi-concave .hfr-bar{z-index:2}
@media(max-width:640px){.hfi.hfi-white.hfi-concave{--cv-r:300px;--cv-x:75%}}   /* phone card ~335x117: edge just clear of the 70% text, more photo (was 81%) */