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/* VERSION 4 — corrected high-contrast white logo */
.brand img, .footer-grid img {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.28)) !important;
}
.brand, .brand img { width: 190px; }
.footer-grid img { width: 215px; }
@media(max-width:760px){ .brand, .brand img { width: 155px; } .footer-grid img { width: 195px; } }