:root {
  --primary-maroon: #7A003C;
  --deep-maroon: #500027;
  --secondary-amber: #FDBF57;
  --canvas-light: #F8FAFC;
  --border-light: #E5E7EB;
  --card-white: #FFFFFF;
  --footer-slate: #334155;
  --footer-slate-dark: #1E293B;
  --text-main: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #4B5563;
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Georgia", "Cambria", "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--canvas-light);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Top Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-top-bar {
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--deep-maroon);
}

.utility-top-bar .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.utility-credentials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.utility-credentials span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.utility-badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.utility-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.utility-links a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
}

.utility-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-amber);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Branding Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.site-header .header-brand-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-mark {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-amber);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.header-action-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--deep-maroon);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-action-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--deep-maroon);
  border-color: var(--deep-maroon);
  color: var(--secondary-amber);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Primary Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.primary-nav-bar {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.primary-nav-bar .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.main-navigation ul.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 1rem 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  background-color: rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.04);
}

.dropdown-icon {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background-color: var(--canvas-light);
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--footer-slate-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 1rem;
}

.hero-bg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.38;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(80, 0, 39, 0.92) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--secondary-amber);
  color: var(--deep-maroon);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Strictly allowed 1 or 2 CTA button styles */
.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  min-height: 48px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cta-button.primary {
  background-color: var(--secondary-amber);
  color: var(--deep-maroon);
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-amber);
}

.cta-button.primary:hover {
  background-color: #e5ab47;
  border-color: #e5ab47;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cta-button.secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-button.secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cta-button.maroon {
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-maroon);
}

.cta-button.maroon:hover {
  background-color: var(--deep-maroon);
  border-color: var(--deep-maroon);
}

.cta-button.outline-maroon {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-maroon);
}

.cta-button.outline-maroon:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Mission Statement Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.mission-highlight-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 3.5rem 1rem;
}

.mission-box {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-maroon);
  background-color: var(--canvas-light);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.mission-box h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mission-continuous-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-align: justify;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Audience Navigation Bar (5 columns)
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-nav-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.audience-nav-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.audience-card {
  background-color: var(--canvas-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 80px;
}

.audience-card strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.audience-card span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.audience-card:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Standard Content Container & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.section-py {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.section-header-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Strategic Pillars Grid (4 Columns / Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.pillar-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-stat {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  background: var(--canvas-light);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News / Field Reports 3-Card Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-maroon);
}

.news-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.news-meta .tag {
  background-color: rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.news-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.news-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.news-title a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
}

.news-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-link {
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.news-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--deep-maroon);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Funding Transparency Callout Box
   ========================================================================== */
.funding-transparency-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-amber);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.funding-transparency-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.funding-transparency-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article & Editorial Layout (Substantial Content 2000+ words)
   ========================================================================== */
.article-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.article-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-header .article-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-featured-image {
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.article-featured-image img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.article-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-maroon);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--canvas-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms & Interactive AJAX Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.form-container {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 5px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122, 0, 60, 0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--deep-maroon);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Modal Popup for AJAX Forms */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.modal-overlay.show {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  animation: modalEnter 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes modalEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.modal-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background-color: #DEF7EC;
  color: #03543F;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary-maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-message {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-maroon);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Master Layout Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--footer-slate);
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-upper-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 1rem 3rem 1rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-amber);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-amber);
  padding-left: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-statutory-box {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.footer-statutory-box .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-statutory-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  background-color: var(--footer-slate-dark);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-bottom-bar .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal-inline-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-legal-inline-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal-inline-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-amber);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Architecture (@media 992px and 768px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .audience-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-upper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .site-header .header-brand-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .header-action-button {
    display: none;
  }
  .main-navigation {
    width: 100%;
    display: none;
  }
  .main-navigation.mobile-active {
    display: block;
  }
  .main-navigation ul.nav-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background-color: var(--canvas-light);
    border: none;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-maroon);
    margin-left: 1rem;
  }
  .nav-item.mobile-expanded .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audience-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-upper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .article-container {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .article-header h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}