/* =========================================================
   Bright Valley James — core stylesheet
   Identity: "Verified trust, Australian sun"
   Eucalyptus ink + honey-gold accent on warm paper
   Display: Bricolage Grotesque  ·  Body: Hanken Grotesque
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* palette */
  --ink:        #15241f;   /* deep eucalyptus ink — headings, dark sections */
  --ink-soft:   #1d352d;
  --brand:      #1d6b54;   /* eucalyptus green — trust, primary action */
  --brand-deep: #15503f;
  --brand-tint: #e7f0ea;
  --sun:        #f0a830;   /* honey gold — sunlit accent */
  --sun-deep:   #d98a17;
  --sun-tint:   #fbeccb;
  --canvas:     #f7f5ee;   /* warm paper */
  --surface:    #ffffff;
  --surface-2:  #fdfcf8;
  --muted:      #56635c;   /* grey-green body text on light */
  --muted-2:    #7c877f;
  --line:       #e6e1d3;   /* hairline */
  --line-soft:  #efebe0;
  --danger:     #c0492f;

  /* type */
  --display: "Bricolage Grotesque", "Hanken Grotesque", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --body:    "Hanken Grotesque", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* organic spacing scale (1.5 ratio-ish, hand-tuned) */
  --s-1: 0.5rem;
  --s-2: 0.875rem;
  --s-3: 1.25rem;
  --s-4: 1.75rem;
  --s-5: 2.5rem;
  --s-6: 3.5rem;
  --s-7: 5rem;
  --s-8: 7rem;

  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(21,36,31,.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(21,36,31,.04);
  --shadow:    0 8px 24px -10px rgba(21,36,31,.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(21,36,31,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(21,36,31,.32), 0 8px 22px -14px rgba(21,36,31,.18);

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- reset / base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ html{ scroll-behavior:auto; } }

body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  background: var(--canvas);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,svg { display:block; max-width:100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

h1,h2,h3,h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

::selection { background: var(--sun-tint); color: var(--ink); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--brand);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.shell { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 1.5rem; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--sun);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--sun); }
.eyebrow.on-dark::before { background: var(--sun); }

.section { padding-block: var(--s-8); }
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin-top: .9rem; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 1.125rem; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  padding: .92rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 1.05em; height: 1.05em; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -12px rgba(29,107,84,.8); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brand-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -14px rgba(29,107,84,.85); }
.btn-sun { background: var(--sun); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -12px rgba(217,138,23,.8); }
.btn-sun:hover { background: var(--sun-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1.5px solid var(--line); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--brand); color: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost.on-dark { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.btn-ghost.on-dark:hover { border-color: var(--sun); color: var(--sun); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.05rem 2rem; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(247,245,238,.78);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  border-color: var(--line);
  background: rgba(247,245,238,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -16px rgba(21,36,31,.4);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 76px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.18rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-deep));
  display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; flex: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.brand-mark::before { /* sun-ray valley mark */
  content: ""; width: 17px; height: 17px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, var(--sun) 0 42%, transparent 43%),
    conic-gradient(from 200deg at 50% 100%, transparent 0 42%, var(--sun) 42% 58%, transparent 58%);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, #000 0 60%, transparent 61%);
}
.brand-mark span {
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--sun); font-weight: 800;
}
.brand small { display:block; font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 500; font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); margin-top:1px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.nav-links a {
  padding: .55rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--brand-tint); color: var(--brand-deep); }
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.mobile-menu { display: none; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.nav-toggle span { position: relative; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle span::before,.nav-toggle span::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:2px; transition:.3s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle span::before { top:-6px; } .nav-toggle span::after { top:6px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { top:0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after { top:0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; padding-top: var(--s-7); padding-bottom: var(--s-8); overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before { /* ambient sun glow */
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-220px; right:-160px; width:620px; height:620px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,168,48,.22), transparent 62%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.hero::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-260px; left:-180px; width:560px; height:560px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,107,84,.12), transparent 64%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.hero-grid { position: relative; z-index:1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: var(--s-6); align-items: center; }
.hero-trust { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:.4rem .4rem .4rem .95rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--muted); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hero-trust strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
.hero-trust .avatars { display:flex; }
.hero-trust .avatars i {
  width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--surface); margin-left:-9px;
  background-size:cover; display:block;
}
.hero-trust .avatars i:nth-child(1){ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0a830,#d98a17); }
.hero-trust .avatars i:nth-child(2){ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1d6b54,#15503f); }
.hero-trust .avatars i:nth-child(3){ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#5b8fb0,#3c6e8f); }
.hero-trust .avatars i:nth-child(4){ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c97b6a,#a85948); }

.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.6vw, 4.35rem); margin: 1.4rem 0 0; }
.hero h1 .hl { position: relative; white-space: nowrap; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.hero h1 .hl::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-2%; right:-2%; bottom:.08em; height:.34em; z-index:-1;
  background: var(--sun-tint); border-radius: 6px; transform: rotate(-1deg);
}
.hero-lede { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 30em; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

/* hero search */
.searchbar {
  margin-top: 2rem; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: .55rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: .55rem;
}
.searchbar label { position:absolute; width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0); }
.searchbar .field { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; padding:.4rem .9rem; }
.searchbar .field svg { width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--muted-2); flex:none; }
.searchbar select { width:100%; border:none; background:transparent; font:inherit; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink); padding:.5rem 0; cursor:pointer; appearance:none; }
.searchbar .btn { padding-inline: 1.4rem; }
.search-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; margin-top:1rem; font-size:.85rem; }
.search-tags span { color: var(--muted-2); }
.search-tags a { color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight:600; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--sun); text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* hero visual — verified pro card (the signature) */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.pro-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.6rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.pro-card-top { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; }
.pro-avatar { width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:18px; background:linear-gradient(140deg,#1d6b54,#15503f); display:grid;place-items:center; color:var(--sun); font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.5rem; flex:none; }
.pro-meta h3 { font-size:1.2rem; }
.pro-meta .trade { color: var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; }
.verified { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.3rem; background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand-deep); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:.22rem .6rem; border-radius:var(--radius-pill); margin-top:.3rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.verified svg{ width:13px;height:13px; }
.pro-stars { margin-left:auto; text-align:right; }
.pro-stars .num { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.4rem; }
.pro-stars .stars { color: var(--sun); letter-spacing:1px; font-size:.85rem; }
.pro-stars small { color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.74rem; display:block; }
.pro-divider { height:1px; background:var(--line-soft); margin:1.25rem 0; }
.pro-rows { display:grid; gap:.7rem; }
.pro-row { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.92rem; }
.pro-row span:first-child { color:var(--muted); }
.pro-row span:last-child { font-weight:600; }
.pro-quote {
  margin-top:1.25rem; background:var(--brand); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1rem 1.2rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.pro-quote .lbl { font-size:.8rem; opacity:.8; }
.pro-quote .amt { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.5rem; }
.pro-quote .amt small { font-size:.8rem; font-weight:500; opacity:.85; }

.float-chip {
  position:absolute; z-index:3; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:.7rem .95rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600;
  animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-chip i { width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px; display:grid;place-items:center; flex:none; }
.float-chip.one { top:-22px; left:-26px; }
.float-chip.two { bottom:34px; right:-30px; animation-delay:1.6s; }
.float-chip .ico-sun { background:var(--sun-tint); color:var(--sun-deep); }
.float-chip .ico-leaf { background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand-deep); }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); } 50%{ transform: translateY(-10px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .float-chip{ animation:none; } }

/* ---------- logo / stat strip ---------- */
.stat-strip { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface-2); }
.stat-strip .shell { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: var(--s-4); padding-block: var(--s-5); }
.stat { text-align:center; }
.stat .n { font-family: var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,2.8rem); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing:-.03em; }
.stat .n .suffix { color: var(--sun-deep); }
.stat .l { color: var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; margin-top:.25rem; }

/* ---------- service grid ---------- */
.svc-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.svc-card {
  position: relative; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; min-height: 230px;
}
.svc-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:auto -40% -55% auto; width:200px; height:200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sun-tint), transparent 70%);
  opacity:0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.svc-card:hover::after { opacity:.9; }
.svc-ico {
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:15px; display:grid;place-items:center; margin-bottom:1.15rem;
  background: var(--brand-tint); color: var(--brand-deep); position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.svc-ico svg { width:27px;height:27px; }
.svc-card h3 { font-size:1.32rem; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.svc-card p { color: var(--muted); margin-top:.55rem; font-size:.96rem; position:relative; z-index:1; flex:1; }
.svc-card .go { margin-top:1.1rem; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; font-weight:600; color: var(--brand-deep); font-size:.95rem; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.svc-card .go svg { width:16px;height:16px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.svc-card:hover .go svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- process steps ---------- */
.steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; counter-reset: step; }
.step { position: relative; padding-top: 2.5rem; }
.step .num {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700;
  font-size: 1rem; color:#fff; background: var(--brand); width:44px;height:44px; border-radius:13px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px rgba(29,107,84,.9);
}
.step:nth-child(2) .num{ background: var(--sun); color: var(--ink); }
.step:nth-child(3) .num{ background: var(--ink); }
.step h3 { font-size:1.3rem; margin-top:.4rem; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); margin-top:.5rem; }
.step-line { display:none; }

/* ---------- feature / why split ---------- */
.split { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); align-items:center; }
.feat-list { display:grid; gap:1.4rem; margin-top:2rem; }
.feat { display:flex; gap:1rem; }
.feat .fi { width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px; background:var(--sun-tint); color:var(--sun-deep); display:grid;place-items:center; flex:none; }
.feat .fi svg { width:22px;height:22px; }
.feat h3 { font-size:1.12rem; }
.feat p { color:var(--muted); margin-top:.3rem; font-size:.96rem; }
.why-visual { position:relative; }
.why-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--ink), var(--ink-soft));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2.4rem; color:#fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.why-panel::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:-80px; right:-80px; width:240px; height:240px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,168,48,.3), transparent 65%); }
.why-panel h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.6rem; position:relative; }
.why-panel p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin-top:.85rem; position:relative; }
.why-metrics { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1.2rem; margin-top:2rem; position:relative; }
.why-metric { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.1rem 1.2rem; }
.why-metric .n { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.9rem; color: var(--sun); }
.why-metric .l { font-size:.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top:.2rem; }

/* ---------- coverage / locations ---------- */
.coverage { background: var(--ink); color:#fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.coverage::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(29,107,84,.4), transparent 55%); }
.coverage h2 { color:#fff; position:relative; }
.coverage > .shell-in { position:relative; }
.coverage-head { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.coverage-head .eyebrow { color: var(--sun); }
.cities { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:1rem; margin-top:2.5rem; position:relative; }
.city {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.2rem 1.25rem; transition: background .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.city:hover { background: rgba(240,168,48,.12); border-color: rgba(240,168,48,.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.city .name { font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.2rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.city .state { color: var(--sun); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.05em; }
.city .pros { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:.4rem; }

/* ---------- tips ---------- */
.tips-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.25rem; }
.tip { background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding:1.6rem; transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s; }
.tip:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.tip .kicker { font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--sun-deep); }
.tip h3 { font-size:1.18rem; margin-top:.6rem; }
.tip p { color: var(--muted); margin-top:.5rem; font-size:.95rem; }

/* ---------- articles ---------- */
.articles { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.article {
  background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.article:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.article-thumb { height:180px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.article-thumb .ph { position:absolute; inset:0; }
.article-body { padding:1.5rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.article .cat { font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.article h3 { font-size:1.22rem; margin-top:.55rem; line-height:1.2; }
.article p { color: var(--muted); margin-top:.55rem; font-size:.94rem; flex:1; }
.article .meta { margin-top:1.1rem; font-size:.82rem; color: var(--muted-2); display:flex; gap:.8rem; align-items:center; }
.article .meta .dot { width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%; background: var(--muted-2); }

/* article placeholder gradients */
.ph-1{ background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1d6b54,#15503f); }
.ph-2{ background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0a830,#d98a17); }
.ph-3{ background: linear-gradient(135deg,#5b8fb0,#2f5a76); }
.ph-4{ background: linear-gradient(135deg,#c97b6a,#9c4f3f); }
.ph-5{ background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6a8c5f,#3e5e36); }
.ph-grid { position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.18;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.4) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.4) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px; }
.ph-ico { position:absolute; inset:0; display:grid; place-items:center; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.ph-ico svg{ width:56px;height:56px; }

/* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
.tmls { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.5rem; }
.tml { background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:1.8rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.tml .stars { color: var(--sun); letter-spacing:1px; }
.tml blockquote { font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); flex:1; line-height:1.55; }
.tml .who { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; margin-top:1.4rem; }
.tml .who i { width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px; flex:none; display:grid;place-items:center; color:#fff; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; }
.tml .who .nm { font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem; }
.tml .who .loc { color: var(--muted-2); font-size:.82rem; }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-deep));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem); color:#fff;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center;
}
.cta-banner::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:-120px; left:-100px; width:340px;height:340px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,168,48,.35), transparent 62%); }
.cta-banner::after{ content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-160px; right:-120px; width:360px;height:360px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.1), transparent 64%); }
.cta-banner h2 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem); position:relative; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 34em; margin: 1rem auto 0; position:relative; font-size:1.1rem; }
.cta-banner .btn-row { display:flex; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:2rem; position:relative; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin-inline:auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q { width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; text-align:left; padding: 1.4rem 0; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.18rem; color:var(--ink); }
.faq-q .ic { width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:9px; flex:none; background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand-deep); display:grid;place-items:center; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background .3s; position:relative; }
.faq-q .ic::before,.faq-q .ic::after{ content:""; position:absolute; background: currentColor; border-radius:2px; }
.faq-q .ic::before{ width:13px; height:2px; } .faq-q .ic::after{ width:2px; height:13px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .ic { background: var(--sun); color: var(--ink); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .ic::after { transform: scaleY(0); }
.faq-a { overflow:hidden; max-height:0; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 0 1.4rem; color: var(--muted); font-size:1.02rem; max-width: 66ch; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.footer-top { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); padding-block: var(--s-7) var(--s-6); }
.footer-brand .brand { color:#fff; }
.footer-brand .brand small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer-blurb { margin-top:1.1rem; font-size:.95rem; max-width: 32ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.footer-disclaimer { margin-top:1.4rem; font-size:.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); max-width:40ch; line-height:1.5; }
.footer-col h4 { color:#fff; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.footer-col a { display:block; padding:.32rem 0; font-size:.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--sun); }
.footer-contact div { font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.footer-contact strong { color:#fff; display:block; font-weight:600; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-block: 1.6rem; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-size:.85rem; }
.footer-bottom .legal { display:flex; gap:1.4rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color: var(--sun); }

/* ---------- page hero (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero { padding-top: var(--s-7); padding-bottom: var(--s-6); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.page-hero::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:-180px; right:-120px; width:480px;height:480px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,168,48,.16), transparent 64%); }
.crumbs { display:flex; gap:.5rem; align-items:center; font-size:.86rem; color: var(--muted-2); position:relative; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.crumbs a:hover{ color: var(--brand-deep); }
.crumbs .sep{ opacity:.5; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem,5vw,3.6rem); position:relative; max-width: 16ch; }
.page-hero .lede { color: var(--muted); font-size:1.18rem; margin-top:1.2rem; max-width: 56ch; position:relative; }
.page-hero .hero-cta { position:relative; }

/* ---------- prose / content ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 720px; }
.prose.wide { max-width: 860px; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.2rem); margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.prose p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; }
.prose ul.ticks { margin-top: 1rem; display:grid; gap:.7rem; }
.prose ul.ticks li { position:relative; padding-left: 2rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.prose ul.ticks li::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.15em; width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:6px;
  background: var(--brand-tint) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2315503f' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 12px no-repeat;
}
.prose a.inline { color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-decoration-color: var(--sun); text-underline-offset:3px; }

/* info cards row (problems solved) */
.info-cards { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap:1.1rem; margin-top:1.6rem; }
.info-card { background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.3rem 1.4rem; }
.info-card .ic { width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:11px; background:var(--sun-tint); color:var(--sun-deep); display:grid;place-items:center; margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.info-card .ic svg{ width:20px;height:20px; }
.info-card h4 { font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.05rem; }
.info-card p { color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; margin-top:.35rem; }

/* layout: content + sidebar */
.content-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--s-6); align-items:start; }
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; display:grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.side-card { background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:1.6rem; }
.side-card.brand-card { background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-deep)); color:#fff; border:none; }
.side-card.brand-card h3{ color:#fff; } .side-card.brand-card p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.side-card h3 { font-size:1.2rem; }
.side-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size:.94rem; margin-top:.5rem; }
.side-links { margin-top:1rem; display:grid; gap:.2rem; }
.side-links a { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:.7rem .9rem; border-radius:10px; font-weight:500; font-size:.95rem; transition: background .2s; }
.side-links a:hover { background: var(--brand-tint); color: var(--brand-deep); }
.side-links a svg{ width:15px;height:15px; opacity:.5; }

/* related services */
.related { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:1.1rem; }
.related a { background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.2rem; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.related a:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.related .ri { width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px; background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand-deep); display:grid;place-items:center; margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.related .ri svg{ width:21px;height:21px; }
.related h4 { font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.05rem; }
.related p { color:var(--muted); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:.25rem; }

/* ---------- forms ---------- */
.form-card { background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.6rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1.1rem; }
.field-group { margin-bottom:1.1rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.field-group label { font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:.45rem; }
.field-group label .req { color: var(--danger); }
.field-group input, .field-group select, .field-group textarea {
  font: inherit; font-size:1rem; padding:.85rem 1rem; border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  width:100%;
}
.field-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.field-group select { appearance:none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2356635c' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right:2.6rem; }
.field-group input:focus, .field-group select:focus, .field-group textarea:focus { outline:none; border-color: var(--brand); background:#fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,107,84,.1); }
.field-group .err-msg { color: var(--danger); font-size:.82rem; margin-top:.4rem; display:none; }
.field-group.invalid input, .field-group.invalid select, .field-group.invalid textarea { border-color: var(--danger); }
.field-group.invalid .err-msg { display:block; }

.form-success {
  display:none; align-items:center; gap:1rem; background: var(--brand-tint); border:1px solid rgba(29,107,84,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding:1.2rem 1.4rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; color: var(--brand-deep);
}
.form-success.show { display:flex; animation: pop .4s var(--ease); }
.form-success .ic { width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%; background: var(--brand); color:#fff; display:grid;place-items:center; flex:none; }
.form-success strong{ display:block; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.form-success span{ font-size:.92rem; }
@keyframes pop { from{ opacity:0; transform: scale(.96) translateY(6px);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }

/* contact split */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: var(--s-6); align-items:start; }
.contact-info { display:grid; gap:1.2rem; }
.contact-line { display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start; }
.contact-line .ci { width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:13px; background: var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand-deep); display:grid; place-items:center; flex:none; }
.contact-line .ci svg{ width:22px;height:22px; }
.contact-line h4 { font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.05rem; }
.contact-line p, .contact-line a { color: var(--muted); font-size:.96rem; margin-top:.2rem; }
.contact-line a:hover { color: var(--brand-deep); }

/* blog index list */
.blog-feature { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-xl); overflow:hidden; align-items:stretch; }
.blog-feature .thumb { min-height: 320px; position:relative; }
.blog-feature .body { padding: clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.8rem); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.blog-feature h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem); margin-top:.6rem; }
.blog-feature p { color:var(--muted); margin-top:.9rem; }

/* misc */
.note-box { background: var(--sun-tint); border:1px solid rgba(217,138,23,.3); border-radius: var(--radius); padding:1.3rem 1.5rem; margin-top:1.6rem; }
.note-box strong{ color: var(--ink); }
.note-box p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top:.3rem; font-size:.95rem; }

.last-updated { color: var(--muted-2); font-size:.9rem; margin-top:.5rem; }

/* scroll reveal */
[data-reveal] { opacity:0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
[data-reveal].in { opacity:1; transform:none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ [data-reveal]{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } }

/* back to top */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: 1.4rem; bottom: 1.4rem; z-index: 60;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px; background: var(--ink); color:#fff;
  display:grid; place-items:center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform: translateY(12px); transition: .3s var(--ease);
}
.to-top.show { opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--brand); }
.to-top svg{ width:20px;height:20px; }

/* skip link */
.skip { position:absolute; left:1rem; top:-60px; background: var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:.7rem 1.2rem; border-radius:10px; z-index:100; transition: top .25s; }
.skip:focus { top:1rem; }