/* =========================================================
   SA HEDGE FUND — GROW
   Page-specific styles only.

   Global architecture such as:
   - Header
   - Navigation
   - Footer
   - Global buttons
   - Global containers
   - Global typography
   - Global focus states

   is handled by the existing theme CSS.

   All Grow-specific styling is scoped to .grow-root.
   ========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   GROW TOKENS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root {
  --grow-navy: #0B1F33;
  --grow-navy-deep: #071523;
  --grow-navy-raise: #112a44;

  --grow-gold: #C9A24D;
  --grow-gold-dim: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.28);
  --grow-gold-dark: #9A7A34;

  --grow-cream: #F3EFE7;
  --grow-neutral: #F3F1ED;

  --grow-on-navy: #F3EFE7;
  --grow-on-navy-mute: #9FAFC2;

  --grow-on-cream: #0B1F33;
  --grow-on-cream-mute: #5A6579;

  --grow-max: 1220px;
  --grow-gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  --grow-max: var(--layout-container);
--grow-gutter: var(--gutter);
  --grow-read: 720px;
}


/* =========================================================
   BASE / PAGE SCOPE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root,
.grow-root * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.grow-root {
  background: var(--grow-cream);
  color: var(--grow-on-cream);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.grow-root h1,
.grow-root h2,
.grow-root h3,
.grow-root h4,
.grow-root .serif {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.grow-root p {
  margin: 0;
}

.grow-root a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL CONSULTATION BUTTON
   Grow page overrides its scoped anchor inheritance.
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root a.sahf-btn.sahf-btn-primary,
.grow-root a.sahf-btn.sahf-btn-primary:visited {
    color: var(--grow-navy-deep) !important;
    background: var(--grow-gold);
}

.grow-root a.sahf-btn.sahf-btn-primary:hover,
.grow-root a.sahf-btn.sahf-btn-primary:focus-visible {
    color: var(--grow-navy-deep) !important;
    background: #dcb769;
}

.grow-root a.sahf-btn.sahf-btn-primary .sahf-btn-label,
.grow-root a.sahf-btn.sahf-btn-primary .sahf-btn-arrow {
    color: var(--grow-navy-deep) !important;
}

.grow-root ::selection {
  background: var(--grow-gold);
  color: var(--grow-navy-deep);
}


/* =========================================================
   GROW CONTAINER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-wrap {
  width: min(
    var(--grow-max),
    calc(100% - (var(--grow-gutter) * 2))
  );

  max-width: var(--grow-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   GROW-SPECIFIC ACCESSIBILITY
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--grow-gold);
  color: var(--grow-navy-deep);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.grow-root .skip-link:focus {
  left: 16px;
  top: 16px;
}


/* =========================================================
   GROW TYPOGRAPHIC HELPERS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;

  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.grow-root .grow-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--grow-gold-dark);
}

.grow-root .grow-eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--grow-gold);
}

.grow-root .grow-eyebrow-light::before {
  background: var(--grow-gold);
}

.grow-root .grow-section-head {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.grow-root .grow-section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
}


/* =========================================================
   GROW BUTTONS
   Page-specific presentation.
   Functional/global button architecture remains elsewhere.
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;

  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 26px;

  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;

  transition:
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.grow-root .grow-btn-primary {
  background: var(--grow-gold);
  color: var(--grow-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.grow-root .grow-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dcb769;
}

.grow-root .grow-btn-line {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.25);
  padding: 0 0 4px;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream);
}

.grow-root .grow-btn-line:hover {
  border-color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
}

.grow-root .grow-btn-line-light {
  border-color: rgba(243, 239, 231, 0.35);
  color: var(--grow-on-navy);
}

.grow-root .grow-btn-line-light:hover {
  color: var(--grow-gold);
  border-color: var(--grow-gold);
}

.grow-root .grow-btn:hover .grow-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.grow-root .grow-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   Uses the existing Core/reveal.js module.

   JavaScript adds .in.
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s ease,
    transform 0.7s ease;
}

.grow-root .reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .grow-root .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-arrow {
    transition: none;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   01 — HERO
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-hero{
  position:relative;

  overflow:hidden;

  background:var(--grow-navy);
  color:var(--grow-on-navy);

  padding:
    clamp(72px, 9vw, 108px)
    0
    clamp(76px, 9vw, 108px);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   SUBTLE BACKGROUND ARCHITECTURE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero::before{
  content:"";

  position:absolute;

  width:760px;
  height:760px;

  right:-420px;
  top:-440px;

  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,77,.055);
  border-radius:50%;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 90px rgba(201,162,77,.018),
    0 0 0 180px rgba(201,162,77,.012);

  pointer-events:none;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero::after{
  content:"";

  position:absolute;
  inset:0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 54%,
      rgba(201,162,77,.025) 54.1%,
      transparent 54.35%
    );

  pointer-events:none;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   HERO GRID
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-grid{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;

  display:grid;

  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(0, 1.12fr)
    minmax(360px, .88fr);

  gap:clamp(56px, 7vw, 100px);

  align-items:center;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   LEFT CONTENT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-content{
  max-width:720px;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);

  line-height:1.12;

  letter-spacing:-.018em;

  max-width:24ch;

  margin-bottom:28px;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-sub{
  font-size:1.08rem;

  line-height:1.78;

  color:var(--grow-on-navy-mute);

  max-width:58ch;

  margin-bottom:42px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   ACTIONS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-actions{
  display:flex;

  align-items:center;

  gap:24px;

  flex-wrap:wrap;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   GROWTH DISCIPLINE PANEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline{
  position:relative;

  padding:32px 34px 28px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(17,42,68,.72),
      rgba(7,21,35,.82)
    );

  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,77,.20);

  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.14);

  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);

  overflow:hidden;
}


/* subtle internal radial form */

.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline::before{
  content:"";

  position:absolute;

  width:420px;
  height:420px;

  right:-230px;
  top:-180px;

  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,77,.08);

  border-radius:50%;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 70px rgba(201,162,77,.018),
    0 0 0 140px rgba(201,162,77,.012);

  pointer-events:none;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PANEL HEADING
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-head{
  position:relative;

  z-index:1;

  margin-bottom:28px;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-head span{
  display:block;

  font-size:.72rem;

  letter-spacing:.18em;

  text-transform:uppercase;

  color:var(--grow-gold);

  margin-bottom:8px;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-head small{
  display:block;

  font-size:.78rem;

  line-height:1.5;

  color:var(--grow-on-navy-mute);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PRINCIPLE LIST
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-list{
  position:relative;

  z-index:1;

  display:grid;

  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-item{
  display:flex;

  align-items:center;

  gap:12px;

  min-height:58px;

  border-top:1px solid rgba(201,162,77,.13);

  font-size:.79rem;

  color:var(--grow-on-navy-mute);
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-item:nth-child(odd){
  padding-right:22px;
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-item:nth-child(even){
  padding-left:22px;

  border-left:1px solid rgba(201,162,77,.10);
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-item b{
  flex:0 0 auto;

  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;

  font-size:.68rem;

  font-weight:500;

  color:var(--grow-gold);
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-item span{
  white-space:nowrap;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PANEL FOOTER
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-footer{
  position:relative;

  z-index:1;

  display:flex;

  align-items:center;

  gap:12px;

  margin-top:22px;

  font-size:.59rem;

  letter-spacing:.14em;

  text-transform:uppercase;

  color:rgba(159,175,194,.48);
}


.grow-root .grow-hero-discipline-line{
  flex:1;

  height:1px;

  background:rgba(201,162,77,.14);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   BACKGROUND GROWTH CURVE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-hero-background-curve{
  position:absolute;

  z-index:1;

  width:75%;

  height:100%;

  right:-4%;

  bottom:-4%;

  opacity:.12;

  pointer-events:none;
}

/* =========================================================
   02 — THE GROWTH PROBLEM
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-problem {
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 104px) 0;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-grid {
  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;

  gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px);

  /*
   * Vertically centres the right-hand comparison card
   * against the complete left-hand content block.
   */
  align-items: center;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   LEFT CONTENT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);

  line-height: 1.18;

  /*
   * Increased from 18ch so the heading can breathe
   * and sit naturally in approximately two lines.
   */
  max-width: 25ch;

  margin-bottom: 26px;
}


.grow-root .grow-problem p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;

  line-height: 1.8;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream);

  max-width: 58ch;
}


/*
 * Paragraph rhythm.
 */
.grow-root .grow-problem p + p {
  margin-top: 20px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   RIGHT — COMMON VIEW / OUR VIEW CARD
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-card {
  background: #fff;

  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.1);

  padding: clamp(34px, 3.5vw, 44px);

  /*
   * Keeps the card itself centred vertically in the grid.
   */
  align-self: center;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   COMMON VIEW LABEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-myth {
  display: flex;

  align-items: baseline;

  gap: 12px;

  margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.grow-root .grow-problem-myth-label {
  flex: none;

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  letter-spacing: 0.14em;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   COMMON VIEW TEXT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-myth-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  line-height: 1.5;

  text-decoration: line-through;

  text-decoration-color: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.35);

  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);

  margin: 0;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DIVIDER
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-rule {
  width: 100%;

  height: 1px;

  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.1);

  margin: 26px 0;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   OUR VIEW LABEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-reframe {
  display: flex;

  align-items: baseline;

  gap: 12px;

  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.grow-root .grow-problem-reframe-label {
  flex: none;

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  letter-spacing: 0.14em;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   OUR VIEW TEXT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-problem-reframe-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;

  font-style: italic;

  font-size: 1.28rem;

  line-height: 1.5;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream);

  margin: 0;
}


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

@media (max-width: 980px) {

  .grow-root .grow-problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 48px;

    align-items: start;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-problem h2 {
    max-width: 24ch;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-problem-card {
    width: 100%;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .grow-root .grow-problem {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-problem-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-problem h2 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-problem-card {
    padding: 28px;
  }

}

/* =========================================================
   03 — OUR PERSPECTIVE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-perspective {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  background: var(--grow-navy);
  color: var(--grow-on-navy);

  padding: clamp(88px, 10vw, 130px) 0;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   SUBTLE BACKGROUND EFFECT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-perspective::before {
  content: "";

  position: absolute;

  width: 760px;
  height: 760px;

  right: -360px;
  top: 40px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.055);

  border-radius: 50%;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 90px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.018),
    0 0 0 180px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.014),
    0 0 0 270px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.010);

  pointer-events: none;
}


.grow-root .grow-perspective::after {
  content: "";

  position: absolute;

  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;

  left: -260px;
  bottom: -250px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.045);

  border-radius: 50%;

  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WRAPPER
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-perspective .grow-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;

  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--grow-max);

  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION HEADING
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-perspective-head {
  text-align: center;

  margin: 0 auto clamp(62px, 7vw, 82px);
}


.grow-root .grow-perspective-head .grow-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;

  margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.grow-root .grow-perspective-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);

  line-height: 1.2;

  max-width: 28ch;

  margin: 0 auto;

  text-align: center;
}


/* =========================================================
   WHAT WE DON'T DO
   ========================================================= */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   LABEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-label {
  display: block;

  width: 100%;

  margin: 0 0 14px;

  text-align: left;

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  line-height: 1.4;

  letter-spacing: 0.16em;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--grow-gold);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   BASE CHAIN
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain {
  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-wrap: nowrap;

  gap: 0;

  width: 100%;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  padding: 28px 34px;

  margin: 0;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DON'T DO PANEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain.grow-chain-no {
  min-height: 140px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.16);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018);

  opacity: 0.72;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DON'T DO STEPS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-step {
  display: flex;

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

  min-width: 145px;

  min-height: 52px;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  padding: 12px 20px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.18);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);

  color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);

  font-size: 0.94rem;

  line-height: 1.3;

  white-space: nowrap;

  text-align: center;

  text-decoration: line-through;

  text-decoration-color: rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.45);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   DON'T DO ARROWS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 auto;

  padding: 0 14px;

  color: rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.55);

  font-size: 1rem;

  line-height: 1;

  text-decoration: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   WHAT WE DO
   ========================================================= */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   SECOND LABEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-yes {
  margin-top: 0;
}


/*
 * The label preceding the second chain gets separation
 * from the first panel.
 */
.grow-root .grow-chain-no + .grow-chain-label {
  margin-top: 40px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WHAT WE DO PANEL
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain.grow-chain-yes {
  min-height: 158px;

  border: 1px solid var(--grow-gold-dim);

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.055),
      rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.022)
    );

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.055),
    0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WHAT WE DO STEPS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-step {
  display: flex;

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

  min-width: 160px;

  min-height: 58px;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  padding: 14px 22px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.34);

  background: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.045);

  color: var(--grow-gold);

  font-size: 0.96rem;

  line-height: 1.3;

  white-space: nowrap;

  text-align: center;

  transition:
    background 220ms ease,
    border-color 220ms ease,
    transform 220ms ease;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WHAT WE DO ARROWS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 auto;

  padding: 0 14px;

  color: var(--grow-gold);

  font-size: 1rem;

  line-height: 1;

  text-decoration: none;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   SUBTLE STEP HOVER
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);

  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.58);

  background: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.085);
}


/* =========================================================
   EXPLANATORY TEXT
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-perspective-body {
  width: min(850px, 100%);

  max-width: 850px;

  margin: clamp(52px, 6vw, 68px) auto 0;

  font-size: 1.02rem;

  line-height: 1.85;

  color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);

  text-align: center;
}


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

@media (max-width: 1050px) {


  .grow-root .grow-chain {
    padding: 26px 24px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-step,
  .grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-step {
    min-width: 0;

    flex: 1 1 auto;

    padding-left: 15px;
    padding-right: 15px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-arrow,
  .grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-arrow {
    padding-left: 9px;
    padding-right: 9px;
  }
}


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

@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .grow-root .grow-perspective {
    padding: 76px 0 84px;
  }



  .grow-root .grow-perspective-head {
    margin-bottom: 52px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-perspective-head h2 {
    max-width: 22ch;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain {
    padding: 22px 18px;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: 8px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no,
  .grow-root .grow-chain.grow-chain-yes {
    min-height: auto;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-step,
  .grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-step {
    min-height: 48px;

    flex: 1 1 auto;

    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-arrow,
  .grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-arrow {
    padding: 0 4px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no + .grow-chain-label {
    margin-top: 32px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-perspective-body {
    margin-top: 44px;

    font-size: 0.96rem;

    line-height: 1.75;
  }
}


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

@media (max-width: 500px) {

  .grow-root .grow-chain {
    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: stretch;

    padding: 20px 16px;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-step,
  .grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-step {
    width: 100%;

    flex: 0 0 auto;

    min-width: 0;
  }


  .grow-root .grow-chain-no .grow-chain-arrow,
  .grow-root .grow-chain-yes .grow-chain-arrow {
    padding: 3px 0;

    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   GROWTH FRAMEWORK — ABSTRACT TRAJECTORY BACKGROUND
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: clamp(88px, 10vw, 126px) 0;

    background: var(--grow-cream);
}


/* =========================================================
   DIAGONAL ARCHITECTURAL GRID
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;

    inset: -18% -8%;

    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            118deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 72px,
            rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.035) 73px,
            transparent 74px
        );

    transform: translateX(8%);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUBTLE COMPOUNDING TRAJECTORY
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;

    width: 72%;
    height: 58%;

    right: -18%;
    bottom: -8%;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            148deg,
            transparent 0%,
            transparent 48%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.045) 48.15%,
            transparent 48.35%
        );

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.07);

    transform: rotate(-9deg);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   FAINT DATA POINTS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework .grow-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL GOLD ANCHORS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework .grow-wrap::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;

    right: 7%;
    top: 26%;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: var(--grow-gold);

    opacity: 0.24;

    box-shadow:
        -180px 95px 0 rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.16),
        -360px 190px 0 rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.10),
        -540px 285px 0 rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.06);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION HEADING
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework .grow-section-head {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: 0 auto clamp(58px, 7vw, 78px);

    text-align: center;
}


.grow-root .grow-framework .grow-section-head .grow-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.grow-root .grow-framework .grow-section-head h2 {
    max-width: 28ch;

    margin: 0 auto;

    line-height: 1.18;

    text-align: center;
}


/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK STAIRCASE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-staircase {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-end;

    gap: clamp(12px, 1.5vw, 20px);

    width: 100%;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   GOLD PROGRESSION LINE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-framework-staircase::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 3%;
    right: 3%;

    bottom: -1px;

    height: 1px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.08),
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.45),
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.08)
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK STEP / CARD
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step {
    position: relative;

    flex: 1 1 0;

    min-width: 0;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    padding:
        clamp(22px, 2vw, 28px)
        clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 26px)
        26px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);

    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.10);

    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--grow-gold-dark);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.045);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        transform 220ms ease,
        box-shadow 220ms ease,
        border-color 220ms ease,
        background 220ms ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   STAIRCASE HEIGHTS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(1) {
    min-height: 214px;
}

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(2) {
    min-height: 262px;
}

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(3) {
    min-height: 310px;
}

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(4) {
    min-height: 358px;
}

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) {
    min-height: 406px;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD TOP ACCENT
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.55),
            transparent
        );

    opacity: 0.65;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD NUMBER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-no {
    display: block;

    order: 2;

    margin: 0 0 12px;

    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;

    font-size: 0.78rem;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: 0.02em;

    color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
}


/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK ICON
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-icon {
    order: 1;

    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    flex: 0 0 42px;

    display: flex;

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

    margin-bottom: 17px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    border: 1px solid var(--grow-gold-dim);

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);

    color: var(--grow-gold-dark);

    box-shadow:
        0 4px 12px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.035);
}


.grow-root .grow-framework-icon svg {
    display: block;

    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}


/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK TITLE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step h3 {
    order: 3;

    margin: 0 0 10px;

    font-size: 1rem;

    line-height: 1.3;

    color: var(--grow-navy);
}


/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK DESCRIPTION
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step p {
    order: 4;

    margin: 0;

    font-size: 0.83rem;

    line-height: 1.62;

    color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


/* =========================================================
   HOVER — SUBTLE ONLY
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);

    background: #fff;

    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.24);

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.08);
}


/* =========================================================
   FINAL STAGE — LONG-TERM COMPOUNDING
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) {
    background: var(--grow-navy);

    border-color: var(--grow-navy);

    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--grow-gold);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 42px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.14);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Final card subtle internal glow
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5)::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;

    right: -90px;
    bottom: -90px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.08);

    border-radius: 50%;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 35px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.018),
        0 0 0 70px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.012);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Final card typography
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) h3 {
    color: var(--grow-on-navy);
}


.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) .grow-framework-no {
    color: var(--grow-gold);
}


.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) p {
    color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Final card icon
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) .grow-framework-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;

    background: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.055);

    border-color: var(--grow-gold-dim);

    color: var(--grow-gold);
}


/* =========================================================
   FRAMEWORK CAPTION
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-framework-caption {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 900px;

    margin: 24px auto 0;

    text-align: center;

    font-size: 0.8rem;

    line-height: 1.65;

    color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


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

@media (max-width: 1050px) {

    .grow-root .grow-framework-staircase {
        display: grid;

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));

        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 16px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-staircase::before {
        display: none;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step,
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(1),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(2),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(3),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(4),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) {
        min-height: 250px;

        height: auto;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 3;

        min-height: 230px;
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 700px) {

    .grow-root .grow-framework {
        padding: 72px 0 78px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework .grow-section-head {
        margin-bottom: 44px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-staircase {
        display: grid;

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 14px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step,
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(1),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(2),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(3),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(4),
    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) {
        min-height: 0;

        height: auto;

        padding: 24px 22px 26px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: auto;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;

        flex-basis: 40px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step p {
        font-size: 0.84rem;

        line-height: 1.62;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-caption {
        margin-top: 20px;

        padding: 0 8px;

        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 420px) {

    .grow-root .grow-framework {
        padding: 62px 0 70px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step {
        padding: 22px 19px 24px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;

        flex-basis: 38px;

        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-no {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-framework-step p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   05 — CAPITAL ALLOCATION
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    background: var(--grow-neutral);

    padding: clamp(88px, 10vw, 124px) 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUBTLE MARKET BACKGROUND
   ========================================================= */

/*
 * Fine horizontal market grid.
 * Very low opacity so it reads as texture rather than
 * as an actual chart.
 */

.grow-root .grow-allocation::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;

    inset: 0;

    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 58px,
            rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.025) 59px,
            transparent 60px
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 78px,
            rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.018) 79px,
            transparent 80px
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   ABSTRACT MARKET / CANDLESTICK WATERMARK
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;

    width: 760px;
    height: 520px;

    right: -190px;
    top: 110px;

    opacity: 0.17;

    background:
        /* candle 01 */
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent 0 10%,
            rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.10) 10% 10.4%,
            transparent 10.4% 22%,
            rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.10) 22% 22.4%,
            transparent 22.4% 100%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   WRAPPER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation .grow-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION HEADING
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation .grow-section-head {
    max-width: 780px;

    margin:
        0 auto
        clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);

    text-align: center;
}


.grow-root .grow-allocation .grow-section-head .grow-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.grow-root .grow-allocation .grow-section-head h2 {
    max-width: 30ch;

    margin: 0 auto;

    line-height: 1.18;

    text-align: center;
}


/* =========================================================
   INTRODUCTION
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-intro {
    max-width: 64ch;

    margin:
        0 auto
        clamp(52px, 6vw, 68px);

    text-align: center;

    font-size: 1.02rem;

    line-height: 1.8;

    color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


/* =========================================================
   CENTRAL ROOT — GROWTH CAPITAL
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-root {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;

    display: block;

    width: fit-content;

    margin: 0 auto;

    padding: 17px 34px;

    background: var(--grow-navy);

    color: var(--grow-on-navy);

    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.28);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.09);

    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;

    font-size: 1.08rem;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}


/*
 * Small gold indicator above root.
 */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-root::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -9px;
    left: 50%;

    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    transform:
        translateX(-50%)
        rotate(45deg);

    background: var(--grow-gold);

    opacity: 0.9;

    z-index: -1;
}


/* =========================================================
   ALLOCATION TREE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-tree {
    position: relative;

    margin-top: 0;

    padding-top: 54px;
}


/* Vertical line from Growth Capital */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-tree::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 50%;

    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            var(--grow-gold-dark),
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.35)
        );

    transform: translateX(-50%);
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH CONTAINER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-branches {
    position: relative;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));

    gap: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 20px);

    padding-top: 34px;
}


/* Main horizontal allocation line */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-branches::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;

    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;

    height: 1px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.65),
            transparent
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   INDIVIDUAL CARD
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card {
    position: relative;

    min-width: 0;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    min-height: 330px;

    padding:
        clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 30px)
        clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px)
        24px;

    background:
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);

    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.09);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.045);

    transition:
        transform 220ms ease,
        box-shadow 220ms ease,
        border-color 220ms ease,
        background 220ms ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD CONNECTOR
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -34px;
    left: 50%;

    width: 1px;
    height: 34px;

    background: var(--grow-gold-dark);

    transform: translateX(-50%);
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD TOP GOLD DETAIL
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;

    height: 2px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.58),
            transparent
        );

    opacity: 0.7;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD HOVER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);

    background: #fff;

    border-color:
        rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.30);

    box-shadow:
        0 22px 42px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.085);
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD TITLE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card h3 {
    margin:
        0 0
        12px;

    font-size: 1rem;

    line-height: 1.3;

    color: var(--grow-navy);
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD DESCRIPTION
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card p {
    margin:
        0 0
        10px;

    font-size: 0.86rem;

    line-height: 1.62;

    color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD SUPPORTING TEXT
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card .grow-allocation-why {
    flex: 1;

    margin:
        0 0
        22px;

    font-size: 0.82rem;

    line-height: 1.58;

    color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


.grow-root .grow-allocation-card .grow-allocation-why strong {
    color: var(--grow-on-cream);

    font-weight: 600;
}


/* =========================================================
   LEARN MORE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-allocation-card .grow-btn-line {
    width: fit-content;

    margin-top: auto;

    color: var(--grow-navy);

    transition:
        color 180ms ease,
        border-color 180ms ease;
}


.grow-root .grow-allocation-card .grow-btn-line:hover {
    color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — LARGE TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));

        gap: 18px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card {
        min-height: 300px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card:nth-child(4),
    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card:nth-child(5) {
        margin-top: 4px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches::before {
        left: 16%;
        right: 16%;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 760px) {

    .grow-root .grow-allocation {
        padding: 76px 0 82px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-intro {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-tree {
        padding-top: 48px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

        gap: 16px;

        padding-top: 28px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches::before {
        display: none;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card {
        min-height: 0;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card::before {
        display: none;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card:nth-child(4),
    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card:nth-child(5) {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 540px) {

    .grow-root .grow-allocation {
        padding: 66px 0 72px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation .grow-section-head {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-intro {
        font-size: 0.96rem;

        line-height: 1.72;

        margin-bottom: 44px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-root {
        font-size: 1rem;

        padding:
            15px
            28px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-tree {
        padding-top: 44px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 14px;

        padding-top: 0;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card {
        min-height: 0;

        padding:
            24px
            22px
            24px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card::after {
        left: 18px;
        right: 18px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   VERY SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 420px) {

    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card {
        padding:
            22px
            20px
            23px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card p {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-allocation-card .grow-allocation-why {
        font-size: 0.81rem;
    }

}
/* =========================================================
   06 — DECISION PRINCIPLES
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-principles {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 108px) 0;
}

.grow-root .grow-principles .grow-section-head {
  margin: 0 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.grow-root .grow-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
}

.grow-root .grow-principle-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);

  padding:
    clamp(26px, 3vw, 30px)
    clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 26px);

  background: var(--grow-neutral);
}

.grow-root .grow-principle-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: var(--grow-navy);
  color: var(--grow-gold);

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

  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.grow-root .grow-principle-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.grow-root .grow-principle-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.grow-root .grow-principle-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


/* =========================================================
   07 — COMPOUNDING / LONG-TERM THINKING
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    background: var(--grow-navy);
    color: var(--grow-on-navy);

    padding: clamp(88px, 10vw, 124px) 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   BACKGROUND — SUBTLE MARKET GRID
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 58px,
            rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.025) 59px,
            transparent 60px
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 82px,
            rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.018) 83px,
            transparent 84px
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   BACKGROUND — SUBTLE ASCENDING MARKET MOVEMENT
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 900px;
    height: 620px;

    right: -170px;
    bottom: -230px;

    opacity: 0.11;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            transparent 0 48%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.32) 48.15%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.32) 48.35%,
            transparent 48.5%
        );

    transform: rotate(-5deg);

    pointer-events: none;
}


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

.grow-root .grow-compounding .grow-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* =========================================================
   MAIN TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 0.88fr)
        minmax(0, 1.12fr);

    gap: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px);

    align-items: center;
}


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

.grow-root .grow-compounding-copy {
    position: relative;

    min-width: 0;

    padding-right: clamp(0px, 2vw, 24px);
}


/* =========================================================
   EYEBROW
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-copy .grow-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}


/* =========================================================
   MAIN HEADING
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding h2 {
    max-width: 21ch;

    margin: 0 0 28px;

    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.15rem);

    line-height: 1.12;

    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}


/* =========================================================
   LEFT BODY COPY
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding p {
    max-width: 54ch;

    margin: 0;

    font-size: 1rem;

    line-height: 1.8;

    color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);
}


.grow-root .grow-compounding p + p {
    margin-top: 18px;
}


.grow-root .grow-compounding-copy p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   RIGHT SIDE — VISUAL CONTAINER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-visual {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-end;

    gap: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 18px);

    width: 100%;

    height: 330px;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    padding:
        56px
        clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px)
        66px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008)
        );

    border:
        1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.20);

    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 80px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012),
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);

    overflow: hidden;
}


/* =========================================================
   VISUAL PANEL — SUBTLE GRID
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-visual::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 46px,
            rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.055) 47px,
            transparent 48px
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 70px,
            rgba(159, 175, 194, 0.035) 71px,
            transparent 72px
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   VISUAL PANEL — ASCENDING TREND LINE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-visual::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 120%;
    height: 2px;

    left: -6%;
    top: 64%;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.08) 10%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.34) 48%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.55) 72%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.10) 100%
        );

    transform:
        rotate(-20deg)
        translateY(-50%);

    transform-origin: center;

    opacity: 0.55;

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   COMPOUNDING BARS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

    flex: 1;

    min-width: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.96) 0%,
            rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.70) 100%
        );

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

    border-bottom:
        2px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.95);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 22px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.06);

    opacity: 0.9;

    transition:
        opacity 200ms ease,
        transform 200ms ease,
        box-shadow 200ms ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   BAR HEIGHTS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar:nth-child(1) {
    height: 27%;
}


.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar:nth-child(2) {
    height: 45%;
}


.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar:nth-child(3) {
    height: 68%;
}


.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar:nth-child(4) {
    height: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   BAR TOP MARKERS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: var(--grow-gold);

    top: -4px;
    left: 50%;

    transform: translateX(-50%);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.08);
}


/* =========================================================
   BAR HOVER
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar:hover {
    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateY(-4px);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 28px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.12);
}


/* =========================================================
   BAR LABELS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-bar span {
    position: absolute;

    bottom: -40px;

    left: 0;
    right: 0;

    text-align: center;

    white-space: nowrap;

    font-size: 0.72rem;

    letter-spacing: 0.02em;

    color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);
}


/* =========================================================
   CHART BASELINE
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-visual {
    border-bottom:
        1px solid rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.30);
}


/* =========================================================
   CHART NOTE
   ========================================================= */

/*
 * IMPORTANT:
 * Keep this in normal document flow.
 * Do NOT use position:absolute here.
 * This prevents the note from overlapping the left column.
 */

.grow-root .grow-compounding-note {
    position: static;

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 560px;

    margin:
        18px 0
        0
        auto;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    text-align: center;

    font-size: 0.74rem;

    line-height: 1.6;

    color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);

    opacity: 0.82;
}


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

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .grow-root .grow-compounding {
        padding: 84px 0 96px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 56px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-copy {
        padding-right: 0;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding h2 {
        max-width: 24ch;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding p {
        max-width: 68ch;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-visual {
        width: 100%;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-note {
        max-width: 600px;

        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .grow-root .grow-compounding {
        padding: 72px 0 82px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-grid {
        gap: 44px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding h2 {
        max-width: 18ch;

        font-size:
            clamp(
                1.9rem,
                8vw,
                2.4rem
            );

        line-height: 1.14;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding p {
        font-size: 0.96rem;

        line-height: 1.75;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-visual {
        height: 270px;

        padding:
            42px
            18px
            62px;

        gap: 8px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-visual::after {
        transform:
            rotate(-17deg)
            translateY(-50%);
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-note {
        max-width: 100%;

        margin-top: 16px;

        font-size: 0.68rem;

        line-height: 1.55;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-bar span {
        bottom: -36px;

        font-size: 0.67rem;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   VERY SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 420px) {

    .grow-root .grow-compounding h2 {
        max-width: 17ch;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-visual {
        height: 245px;

        padding:
            36px
            14px
            60px;
    }


    .grow-root .grow-compounding-bar span {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   08 — RELATED RESEARCH
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-research {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 108px) 0;
}

.grow-root .grow-research .grow-section-head {
  margin: 0 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px);

  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;

  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

  gap: 1px;

  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card {
  background: #fff;

  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 28px);

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;

  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card:hover {
  background: #fbfaf8;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card .grow-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);

  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);

  flex: 1;

  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card .grow-date {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card .grow-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;

  width: fit-content;

  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;

  color: var(--grow-navy);

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.25);

  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card .grow-read:hover {
  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--grow-gold);
}

.grow-root .grow-research-card .grow-read:hover .grow-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* =========================================================
   09 — FAQ
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-faq {
  background: var(--grow-neutral);
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 108px) 0;
}

.grow-root .grow-faq .grow-wrap {
  max-width: var(--grow-read);
}

.grow-root .grow-faq .grow-section-head {
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 48px);
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;

  gap: 20px;

  padding: 22px 2px;

  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream);
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-chevron {
  flex: none;

  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);

  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-item[open] .grow-faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.grow-root .grow-faq-item p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;

  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);

  max-width: 66ch;

  padding: 0 2px 22px;
}


/* =========================================================
   10 — CONSULTATION CTA
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-cta {
  background: var(--grow-navy);
  color: var(--grow-on-navy);

  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0;

  text-align: center;
}

.grow-root .grow-cta .grow-wrap {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.grow-root .grow-cta-rule {
  width: 44px;
  height: 2px;

  background: var(--grow-gold);

  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.grow-root .grow-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.3rem);
  line-height: 1.3;

  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.grow-root .grow-cta p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;

  color: var(--grow-on-navy-mute);

  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.grow-root .grow-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;

  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* =========================================================
   11 — RELATED ADVISORY PILLARS
   ========================================================= */

.grow-root .grow-related {
  padding:
    clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px)
    0
    clamp(72px, 9vw, 104px);
}

.grow-root .grow-related-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
}

.grow-root .grow-related-head .grow-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.grow-root .grow-related-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
}

.grow-root .grow-related-row {
  display: flex;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link {
  flex: 1;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;

  gap: 14px;

  padding: 24px clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);

  border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);

  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link:first-child {
  border-left: none;
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link:hover {
  background: var(--grow-neutral);
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link .grow-related-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;

  flex: none;

  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--grow-gold-dim);

  color: var(--grow-gold-dark);

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link .grow-related-icon svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link-text h3 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.grow-root .grow-related-link-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grow-on-cream-mute);
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET / SMALL DESKTOP
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 980px) {

  .grow-root .grow-hero-grid,
  .grow-root .grow-problem-grid,
  .grow-root .grow-compounding-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-hero-media {
    order: -1;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-research-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .grow-root .grow-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .grow-root .grow-framework-staircase {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-framework-step {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 14px);
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 150px;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    row-gap: 44px;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-allocation-card::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-related-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-related-link {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12);
  }

  .grow-root .grow-related-link:nth-child(-n + 2) {
    border-top: none;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE / LARGE PHONE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 760px) {

  .grow-root .grow-compounding-visual {
    height: 180px;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .grow-root .grow-research-grid,
  .grow-root .grow-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-framework-step {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-allocation-branches {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-hero-reqs {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .grow-root .grow-related-link {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.12) !important;
  }

}