/* =============================================================
   MOLD REMEDIATION ANAHEIM — STYLESHEET
   Mobile-first, premium restoration brand design
   ============================================================= */

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --color-primary:        #0B2D5E;   /* Deep navy — trust & authority */
  --color-primary-light:  #163D7B;
  --color-primary-dark:   #071E3E;
  --color-accent:         #1A9A4A;   /* Forest green — health & restoration */
  --color-accent-dark:    #147A3A;
  --color-emergency:      #C82020;   /* Emergency red */
  --color-emergency-dark: #A01A1A;
  --color-cta:            #E06A14;   /* Call-to-action orange */
  --color-cta-dark:       #C05A0F;
  --color-gold:           #F59E0B;   /* Star ratings / highlights */

  /* Neutral Colors */
  --color-dark:           #0F1923;
  --color-text:           #1F2937;
  --color-text-mid:       #374151;
  --color-text-muted:     #6B7280;
  --color-border:         #E5E7EB;
  --color-border-light:   #F3F4F6;
  --color-bg-light:       #F8FAFC;
  --color-bg-white:       #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-dark:        #0F1923;
  --color-bg-areas:       #EEF3FB;

  /* Semantic Tokens */
  --color-emergency-bar-bg:  #C82020;
  --color-emergency-bar-text: #FFFFFF;
  --color-header-bg:         #FFFFFF;
  --color-stats-bar-bg:      var(--color-primary-dark);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading:  'Poppins', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:     'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --text-xs:   0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --text-sm:   0.875rem;   /* 14px */
  --text-base: 1rem;       /* 16px */
  --text-lg:   1.125rem;   /* 18px */
  --text-xl:   1.25rem;    /* 20px */
  --text-2xl:  1.5rem;     /* 24px */
  --text-3xl:  1.875rem;   /* 30px */
  --text-4xl:  2.25rem;    /* 36px */
  --text-5xl:  3rem;       /* 48px */
  --text-6xl:  3.75rem;    /* 60px */

  --leading-tight:  1.25;
  --leading-snug:   1.375;
  --leading-normal: 1.5;
  --leading-relaxed:1.625;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1:  0.25rem;
  --space-2:  0.5rem;
  --space-3:  0.75rem;
  --space-4:  1rem;
  --space-5:  1.25rem;
  --space-6:  1.5rem;
  --space-8:  2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-pad: 1.25rem;
  --section-pad-y: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm:  0.25rem;
  --radius-md:  0.5rem;
  --radius-lg:  0.75rem;
  --radius-xl:  1rem;
  --radius-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg:  0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-xl:  0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast:   150ms ease;
  --transition-normal: 250ms ease;
  --transition-slow:   400ms ease;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESET & BASE
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; }
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent); outline-offset: 2px; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--section-pad-y);
}

.section--white   { background: var(--color-bg-white); }
.section--light   { background: var(--color-bg-light); }
.section--dark    { background: var(--color-bg-dark); color: #E5E7EB; }
.section--areas   { background: var(--color-bg-areas); }
.section--final-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.section__header--light .section__title  { color: #ffffff; }
.section__header--light .section__subtitle { color: #9CA3AF; }

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section--dark .section__title { color: #ffffff; }

.section__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.subsection-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-block: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast),
              box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn--emergency {
  background: var(--color-emergency);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-emergency);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}
.btn--emergency:hover {
  background: var(--color-emergency-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-emergency-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 32, 32, 0.35);
}

.btn--emergency-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.btn--emergency-outline:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-emergency);
}

.btn--light {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}
.btn--light:hover {
  background: #F0F4F8;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn--nav-cta {
  background: var(--color-emergency);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-emergency);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.btn--nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-emergency-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-emergency-dark);
}

.btn--lg  { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.btn--xl  {
  padding: 1.125rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.btn--full { width: 100%; }

.btn__sub-label {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   EMERGENCY BAR
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.emergency-bar {
  background: var(--color-emergency-bar-bg);
  color: var(--color-emergency-bar-text);
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 100;
  position: relative;
}
.emergency-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.emergency-bar__text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.emergency-bar__icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
.emergency-bar__phone {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.emergency-bar__phone:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVIGATION
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: var(--color-header-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.navbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  height: 68px;
}

.navbar__logo { text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

.logo-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--color-primary); }
.logo-icon--footer { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-text__primary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.logo-text__secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.navbar__links {
  display: none;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.navbar__links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.navbar__links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.navbar__cta { display: none; flex-shrink: 0; }

.navbar__toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.navbar__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.navbar__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.navbar__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--container-pad) var(--space-6);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}
.mobile-menu__cta { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mobile-menu__cta a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--color-emergency);
}
.mobile-menu__cta a:hover {
  background: var(--color-emergency-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO SECTION
   (Layout/decoration moved to the v3 hero block at the bottom of the
   file. v1 photo-backdrop and badge styles have been removed —
   they're no longer in the HTML.)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4.5vw, var(--text-5xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 2vw, var(--text-xl));
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #93C5FD;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.hero__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #D1D5DB;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.hero__body p { margin: 0; }

.text-link--light {
  color: #93C5FD;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.text-link--light:hover { color: #BFDBFE; }

/* Stats Bar */
.stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-stats-bar-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.stats-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.stats-bar__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.stats-bar__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 110px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-bar__item strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats-bar__item span {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.stats-bar__divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TWO COLUMN LAYOUT
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.two-col-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.text-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.emphasis-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF3FB, #E8F5EE);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Process Checklist */
.process-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-block: var(--space-4);
}
.process-checklist__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.check-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.process-checklist__item a { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.process-checklist__item a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Credentials Box */
.cred-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cred-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.cred-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.cred-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cred-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Box */
.cta-box {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-box--urgent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-emergency), #A01A1A); }
.cta-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.cta-box__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.cta-box__body { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); font-size: var(--text-sm); opacity: 0.9; }
.cta-box__sub { font-size: var(--text-xs); opacity: 0.8; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.cta-box__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
}
.cta-box__features li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.cta-box__features li::before { display: none; }

/* Resource Box */
.resource-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.resource-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.resource-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.resource-list li a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.resource-list li a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICES GRID
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.service-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--color-emergency);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-emergency), var(--shadow-md);
}
.service-card--featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-emergency-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-emergency), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-emergency);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF3FB, #E8F5EE);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.service-card--featured .service-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEF2F2, #FEE2E2); color: var(--color-emergency); }
.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.service-card__title a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.service-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.service-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-card__link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); gap: var(--space-2); }

/* Emergency Banner */
.emergency-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-emergency), #8B0000);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.emergency-banner__content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.emergency-banner__icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
.emergency-banner__content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.emergency-banner__content span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   5-STEP PROCESS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.process-step__number {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(26, 154, 74, 0.2);
}

.process-step__content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding-top: var(--space-2); }
.process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.process-step__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.text-link--light {
  color: #93C5FD;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.process-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.process-cta p {
  color: #9CA3AF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SIGNS LIST
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.signs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
}
.signs-list__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.signs-list__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF3FB, #E8F5EE);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.signs-list__item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.signs-list__item strong {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.signs-list__item span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.callout-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF3FB, #E8F5EE);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.callout-block a { color: var(--color-accent-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.callout-block a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.why-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.why-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.why-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.why-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Reviews */
.reviews-section {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.reviews-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.review-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.review-card__stars { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: var(--text-xl); letter-spacing: 2px; }
.review-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}
.review-card footer cite {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICE AREAS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.areas-section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.areas-intro {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.area-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.area-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.area-card__icon {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}
.area-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.area-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* ZIP Section */
.zip-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.zip-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.zip-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.zip-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.zip-note {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.areas-cta { text-align: center; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ SECTION
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--color-bg-light); }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--color-bg-light); }

.faq-question__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.faq-question__icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-question__icon::after { content: '+'; }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-question__icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.faq-answer p + p { margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.faq-answer a { color: var(--color-accent-dark); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.faq-answer a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.faq-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FINAL CTA
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.final-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.final-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.final-cta__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.final-cta__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.final-cta__features span {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.final-cta__location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.final-cta__action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.final-cta__availability {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #D1D5DB;
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-logo { text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer-logo__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.footer-logo__text span {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer-logo__text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-brand__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-phone {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-phone:hover { color: #FCD34D; }

.footer-availability {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #ffffff; }
.footer-links--areas li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #9CA3AF;
}

/* Footer SEO Content */
.footer-seo {
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-seo p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #6B7280;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.footer-seo a { color: #9CA3AF; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.footer-seo a:hover { color: #ffffff; }
.footer-seo strong { color: #D1D5DB; }

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-block: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.footer-bottom__left p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #6B7280;
}
.footer-bottom__right {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom__right a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #6B7280;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-bottom__right a:hover { color: #9CA3AF; }

/* Disclaimer */
.footer-disclaimer {
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.footer-disclaimer p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #4B5563;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.footer-disclaimer strong { color: #6B7280; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE: TABLET (640px+)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 1.5rem; }

  .services-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .areas-grid             { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reviews-grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid               { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

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

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE: DESKTOP SMALL (900px+)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 2rem; }

  .navbar__links   { display: flex; }
  .navbar__cta     { display: flex; }
  .navbar__toggle  { display: none; }

  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .two-col-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  }

  .services-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .areas-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reviews-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .why-grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  }
  .faq-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }

  .final-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .final-cta__features  { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .final-cta__location  { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .final-cta__action    { align-items: stretch; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE: DESKTOP LARGE (1200px+)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 2.5rem; }

  .two-col-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; }
  .services-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO (Service Pages)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.page-hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,30,62,0.93) 0%, rgba(11,45,94,0.86) 100%);
}
.page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.page-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 2vw, var(--text-xl));
  color: #93C5FD;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.page-hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #ffffff; }
.breadcrumb__sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* Team photo banner */
.team-photo-banner {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.team-photo-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Feature list (used on service pages) */
.feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
}
.feature-list__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
}
.feature-list__item::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  min-width: 22px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.feature-list__item strong { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Step list (numbered process) */
.step-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
}
.step-list__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.step-list__num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.step-list__content { flex: 1; }
.step-list__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.step-list__content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Related services box */
.related-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}
.related-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.related-box__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.related-box__list a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.related-box__list a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Highlight box */
.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF3FB, #E8F5EE);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-block: var(--space-6);
}
.highlight-box p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
}
.highlight-box a { color: var(--color-accent-dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* Warning box */
.warning-box {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-emergency);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-block: var(--space-6);
}
.warning-box p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #7F1D1D;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Info grid (2-col facts) */
.info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-block: var(--space-6);
}
.info-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}
.info-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.info-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITY: SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITY: PRINT STYLES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print {
  .emergency-bar,
  .site-header,
  .stats-bar,
  .emergency-banner,
  .btn,
  .site-footer { display: none !important; }

  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
  a { text-decoration: underline; color: #000; }
  .section { break-inside: avoid; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MODERN ENHANCEMENTS — v2
   Scroll progress, reveal animations, floating CTA, glass nav,
   enhanced cards, counter animation, section decoration
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-cta));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal-scale.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger delays for grid children */
.service-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.service-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.service-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.service-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.service-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.service-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

.why-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.why-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.why-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.why-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }

.review-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.review-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.review-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }

.area-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.area-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.area-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.area-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

.process-step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.process-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.process-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.process-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.process-step:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVIGATION: SCROLLED GLASS STATE
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header.header--scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO: DOT TEXTURE + Z-INDEX FIX
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__inner   { z-index: 2; position: relative; }
.stats-bar     { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION TITLE DECORATION (gradient underline bar)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section__title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-cta));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: var(--space-3) auto 0;
}
.two-col-layout__main .section__title::after {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section--dark .section__title::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4ade80, var(--color-accent));
}
.section__header--light .section__title::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4ade80, var(--color-accent));
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROCESS SECTION: SUBTLE TEXTURE
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section--dark {
  position: relative;
}
.section--dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--dark > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ENHANCED REVIEW CARDS — decorative quote mark
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.review-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}
.review-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.25rem;
  left: var(--space-5);
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.review-card footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.review-card__avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ENHANCED SERVICE CARDS — subtle hover shimmer
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.04), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* (pulse-ring keyframe lives in the v3 hero block — single source of truth) */

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FLOATING MOBILE CTA
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-3) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-emergency), #a01515);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(200, 32, 32, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.floating-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.floating-cta__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.floating-cta__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.floating-cta__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.floating-cta__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .floating-cta { display: none; }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE MENU OVERLAY
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 30, 62, 0.55);
  z-index: 97;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.mobile-menu-overlay.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .mobile-menu-overlay { display: none; }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: calc(var(--space-5) + 60px);
  right: var(--space-5);
  z-index: 199;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.75) translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background-color var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(0);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .back-to-top { bottom: var(--space-6); right: var(--space-6); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY CARDS — gradient accent border on hover
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-card {
  position: relative;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ ANSWER SMOOTH OPEN ANIMATION
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-answer {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-answer:not([hidden]) {
  max-height: 600px;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.faq-answer[hidden] {
  display: block !important;
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   AREA CARDS — left accent border on hover
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.area-card {
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal),
              border-left-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.area-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROCESS STEP — hover lift
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-step {
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding-inline: var(--space-3);
  margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--space-3));
}
.process-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE BODY PADDING (prevent floating CTA overlap)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   v3 — MODERN ENERGETIC LAYER
   Aurora gradients · gradient text · glassmorphism · glow shadows
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* Extended palette */
  --color-cyan:        #0EA5E9;
  --color-teal:        #14B8A6;
  --color-violet:      #7C3AED;
  --color-emerald:     #10B981;
  --color-sky-light:   #BAE6FD;

  /* Gradient tokens */
  --gradient-primary:  linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2D5E 0%, #1E40AF 45%, #0EA5E9 100%);
  --gradient-accent:   linear-gradient(135deg, #1A9A4A 0%, #14B8A6 100%);
  --gradient-cta:      linear-gradient(135deg, #DC2626 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  --gradient-cta-hover:linear-gradient(135deg, #B91C1C 0%, #C2410C 100%);
  --gradient-text:     linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #2DD4BF 50%, #4ADE80 100%);
  --gradient-mesh:     radial-gradient(at 18% 22%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22) 0px, transparent 52%),
                       radial-gradient(at 82% 28%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.20) 0px, transparent 55%),
                       radial-gradient(at 72% 82%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18) 0px, transparent 60%);
  --gradient-soft:     linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #ECFDF5 100%);

  /* Glow shadows */
  --shadow-glow-primary: 0 20px 60px -12px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.40);
  --shadow-glow-accent:  0 20px 60px -12px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.42);
  --shadow-glow-cta:     0 18px 45px -10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55);
  --shadow-soft-lg:      0 24px 60px -12px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.18);
  --shadow-card-hover:   0 28px 60px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.32),
                         0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);

  /* Scrollbar accent */
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-cyan) transparent;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

::selection {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 BUTTONS — gradient fills, glow on hover
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.45);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-primary);
}

.btn--emergency {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55);
}
.btn--emergency:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-cta-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-cta);
}

.btn--light {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.btn--light:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.btn--nav-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  border-color: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.45);
}
.btn--nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-cta-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.6);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 NAVBAR — refined with glass + accent dot
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.06);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.site-header.header--scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -10px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.18);
}

.logo-text__primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.logo-text__secondary {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar__links a {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.navbar__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.65rem;
  bottom: 0.15rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.navbar__links a:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.navbar__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 SECTION TITLES — eyebrow + larger gradient underline
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.section__title::after {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.18);
}
.section--dark .section-eyebrow,
.section--final-cta .section-eyebrow {
  color: #5EEAD4;
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(94, 234, 212, 0.35);
}

.section__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 HERO — Aurora mesh, gradient text, glass badges, trust card
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: #0A1424;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::after {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes aurora-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(2%, -1%, 0) scale(1.04); }
}

.hero__inner { z-index: 3; }
.stats-bar    { z-index: 3; }

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.4vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero__title .accent-text {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  max-width: 64ch;
}

.hero__body p { color: #CBD5E1; }
.text-link--light {
  color: #7DD3FC;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
}
.text-link--light:hover { color: #BAE6FD; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 STATS BAR — gradient numbers, glass chips
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.92), rgba(7, 30, 62, 0.95));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.10);
}
.stats-bar__inner { padding-block: var(--space-2); }
.stats-bar__divider { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.18), transparent); }

.stats-bar__item strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stats-bar__item span {
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 SERVICE CARDS — gradient icons, glow on hover
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section--white { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }

.services-grid { gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.10);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.service-card::after {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.04) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.7);
}
.service-card--featured {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px transparent,
              0 18px 50px -14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.30);
  background:
    linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, #DC2626, #EA580C) border-box;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.service-card--featured .service-card__icon {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55);
}
.service-card__badge {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55);
}

.service-card__title { font-size: var(--text-xl); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.service-card__link {
  background: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.06);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.service-card__link:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Emergency banner upgrade */
.emergency-banner {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -16px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.emergency-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.emergency-banner__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.emergency-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 PROCESS — atmospheric dark with glowing step numbers
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1424 0%, #0F1923 50%, #0A1424 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.section--dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 15% 10%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 85% 90%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.18), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--dark > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.process-steps::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.35) 50%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.10) 100%);
  width: 3px;
  left: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

.process-step__number {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18),
    0 0 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step__number::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.18);
}

.process-step__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.process-step__content p { color: #94A3B8; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 WHY CHOOSE US — gradient icons with subtle bg
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.10);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px -1px auto auto;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.10), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.why-card__icon {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 REVIEWS — modern card with verified chip
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reviews-grid { gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.18);
}
.review-card::before {
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  opacity: 0.10;
}
.review-card__stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.review-card p { font-style: normal; color: var(--color-text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.review-card__avatar {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 SERVICE AREAS — modernized
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section--areas {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #ECFEFF 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--areas::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 80% 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.10), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 20% 100%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.10), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section--areas > .container { position: relative; }

.area-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -6px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.10);
}
.area-card__icon {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
}
.area-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.18);
}

.zip-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #F0F9FF 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.12);
}
.zip-tag {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.zip-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.7);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 FAQ — accent left border on open
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.12);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.faq-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.06); }

.faq-question {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.faq-question::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 14%;
  bottom: 14%;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]::before { opacity: 1; }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06), transparent 80%);
}
.faq-question__text { font-size: var(--text-base); letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.faq-question__icon {
  background: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-question__icon {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55);
}

.faq-answer { background: rgba(240, 249, 255, 0.5); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 CRED & CTA BOXES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cred-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.18);
}
.cred-box__title {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.cta-box {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
}
.cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-box > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-box--urgent {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55);
}

.resource-box { border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); }
.resource-list li a { color: var(--color-cyan); }
.resource-list li a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 EMPHASIS / CALLOUT BLOCKS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.emphasis-block,
.callout-block,
.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #ECFDF5 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.30);
}

.check-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
}
.cred-list li::before {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 FINAL CTA — animated gradient background
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section--final-cta {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1424 0%, #0B2D5E 35%, #1E3A8A 70%, #0E7490 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradient-shift 15s ease-in-out 6 alternate both;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
}
.section--final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 18% 22%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.32) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 82% 78%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.28) 0px, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: aurora-drift 18s ease-in-out 6 alternate both;
}
.section--final-cta > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.final-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.final-cta__features span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 FOOTER — accent gradient strip + cleaner hierarchy
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071228 0%, #0A1424 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
}
.footer-logo__text strong {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.footer-phone {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-col__title {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-col__title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 TEAM PHOTO BANNER
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-photo-banner {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.30);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.team-photo-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 BACK-TO-TOP — gradient
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  filter: brightness(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.75);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 EMERGENCY BAR — refined
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.emergency-bar {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.emergency-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 4s linear 5 both;
}
.emergency-bar > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 SCROLL PROGRESS — thicker, gradient
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.6);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   v3 RESPONSIVE TUNING
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero::before,
  .section--final-cta,
  .section--final-cta::before,
  .emergency-bar::before { animation: none !important; }
  .reveal,
  .reveal-scale { transition: none !important; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   v3 NAVBAR DROPDOWN — Services mega-style menu
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown__trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown__trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.65rem;
  bottom: 0.15rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown__trigger:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__trigger,
.nav-dropdown__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__trigger::after,
.nav-dropdown__trigger[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-dropdown__caret {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--color-teal);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__caret,
.nav-dropdown__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-dropdown__caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown__panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  width: min(420px, calc(100vw - 2rem));
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), visibility 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-dropdown__panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-top-left-radius: 3px;
}

/* Bridge to prevent flicker between trigger and panel on hover */
.nav-dropdown__panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__panel,
.nav-dropdown__panel.is-open,
.nav-dropdown__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] + .nav-dropdown__panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown__item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08), rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08));
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.nav-dropdown__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown__item:hover .nav-dropdown__icon {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55);
}

.nav-dropdown__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nav-dropdown__text strong {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.nav-dropdown__text > span {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-dropdown__pill {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5);
}

.nav-dropdown__item--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.04), rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.04));
}
.nav-dropdown__item--featured:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.10), rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08));
}
.nav-dropdown__item--featured .nav-dropdown__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEF2F2, #FEE2E2);
  color: var(--color-emergency);
}
.nav-dropdown__item--featured:hover .nav-dropdown__icon {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55);
}

.nav-dropdown__footer {
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
}
.nav-dropdown__footer .nav-dropdown__cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.45);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown__footer .nav-dropdown__cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(26, 154, 74, 0.5);
}

/* Hide dropdown panel on mobile — mobile menu handles services flat */
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .nav-dropdown__panel { display: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   v3 HERO REDESIGN — Two-column with elevated media card
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 15% 18%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 88% 8%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.18) 0px, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(at 70% 90%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.20) 0px, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #050B1B 0%, #0A1424 35%, #0B2D5E 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero::before { display: none; }
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Decorative animated blobs */
.hero__bg-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: blob-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero__bg-blob--cyan {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  top: -8%; left: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #0EA5E9, transparent 65%);
}
.hero__bg-blob--teal {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  bottom: 10%; right: -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #14B8A6, transparent 65%);
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
.hero__bg-blob--violet {
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  bottom: -10%; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #7C3AED, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation-delay: -12s;
}
@keyframes blob-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(4%, 3%, 0) scale(1.08); }
}

/* Hero inner grid */
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* ─── LEFT COLUMN: Content ───────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Eyebrow chip with pulsing dot */
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #BAE6FD;
  background: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.6);
}

/* Pulsing dot — used in eyebrow + availability chip */
.hero__pulse-dot {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22D3EE;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.hero__pulse-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  animation: pulse-ring-inner 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 211, 238, 0); }
}
@keyframes pulse-ring-inner {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Main headline — kinetic, bold, modern */
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.4vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.hero__title .accent-text {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero__title-divider {
  color: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.35);
  margin-inline: 0.25em;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero__title-tail {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.55em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #93C5FD;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-top: 0.5em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #BAE6FD;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.hero__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.hero__body p { margin: 0; }

/* Action row */
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

/* Primary CTA with two-line text */
.hero__cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem 0.95rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px -12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.65),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) inset;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  animation: pulse-ring 3s ease-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__cta-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}
.hero__cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 56px -12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.75),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) inset;
  animation: none;
}
.hero__cta-btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }

.hero__cta-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__cta-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.hero__cta-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero__cta-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Secondary ghost CTA */
.hero__cta-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
}
.hero__cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.hero__cta-secondary svg { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.hero__cta-secondary:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Trust row — small icon + text items */
.hero__trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  padding-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero__trust-row li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.hero__trust-row svg {
  color: #2DD4BF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── RIGHT COLUMN: Media card with floating chips ───────────── */
.hero__media {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__media-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12% -8%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45), transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blob-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero__media-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8% -5% -8% 5%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.6;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.hero__media-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.5), rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.5));
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) inset;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}
.hero__media-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-2xl) - 4px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 72% center;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-2xl) - 4px);
  display: block;
}
.hero__media-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-2xl) - 4px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.20) 0%, transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating chips */
.hero__chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px -12px rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: chip-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero__chip-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero__chip-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero__chip-text span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

@keyframes chip-float {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* Availability chip — top right, with pulse dot */
.hero__chip--availability {
  top: 6%;
  right: -6%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero__chip--availability .hero__pulse-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #10B981;
}
.hero__chip--availability .hero__pulse-dot::after {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

/* Rating chip — bottom left, with stars */
.hero__chip--rating {
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -8%;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}
.hero__chip-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35));
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.65), 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.65), 0 0 0 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.65), 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE: Hide / scale media + chips ─────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__chip--availability { right: 4%; top: 4%; }
  .hero__chip--rating { left: 4%; bottom: 4%; }
  .hero__media-frame { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__chip--availability { right: -8%; top: 8%; }
  .hero__chip--rating { left: -10%; bottom: 10%; }
  .hero__media-frame { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero__chip--availability { right: -10%; top: 5%; }
  .hero__chip--rating { left: -14%; bottom: 8%; }
}

/* Disable chip floating + blob drift for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__chip,
  .hero__bg-blob,
  .hero__media-glow,
  .hero__cta-btn { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   v3 AUDIT FIXES — typography, perf, a11y polish
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Fix #1 — hide dangling "|" once the title-tail wraps to a new line */
.hero__title-divider { display: none; }

/* Fix #7 — cap heavy decorative animations to a finite count.
   `alternate` + even count returns the element to its origin state. */
.hero__bg-blob,
.hero__media-glow {
  animation-iteration-count: 6;
  animation-direction: alternate;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}
.hero__chip {
  animation-iteration-count: 8;
  animation-direction: alternate;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}

/* Fix #8 — drop backdrop-filter on chips (95% opaque background already reads as glass).
   Keeps the same visual but takes a heavy GPU layer off Safari's compositor. */
.hero__chip {
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* Fix #11 — brighten the hero gradient text so it clears WCAG contrast on dark navy
   for both normal and red-green colorblind users */
.hero__title .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7DD3FC 0%, #5EEAD4 50%, #BBF7D0 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Fix #12 — Skip-to-main-content link for keyboard / screen reader users */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.5);
  z-index: 10000;
  transform: translateY(-150%);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus,
.skip-link:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   v3 PAGE-HERO MODERNIZATION
   Sub-page heroes (service pages, blog, blog posts) — visually
   unified with the homepage hero without changing their HTML.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  background: #0A1424;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
}

/* Layered backdrop: photo (existing) + gradient + aurora blobs + dot grid */
.page-hero__bg img {
  object-position: center 30%;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}

.page-hero__overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 18% 22%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 82% 28%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.28) 0px, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(at 72% 82%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.20) 0px, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 18, 38, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.78) 50%, rgba(7, 30, 62, 0.86) 100%);
}

/* Dot grid texture */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Soft animated aurora glow blob anchored upper-right */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 140%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blob-drift 18s ease-in-out 6 alternate both;
}

.page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
}

/* Modernized H1 — bigger, tighter, optional gradient accent */
.page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.page-hero__title .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7DD3FC 0%, #5EEAD4 50%, #BBF7D0 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.page-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #BAE6FD;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

/* Modernized breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #ffffff; }
.breadcrumb__sep { color: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.35); opacity: 1; }

/* Action row — inherits v3 .btn--emergency / .btn--primary styling automatically */
.page-hero__ctas {
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Optional eyebrow chip (CSS-only — sub-pages can opt in by adding
   <span class="page-hero__eyebrow"><span class="hero__pulse-dot"></span>...</span>
   above the breadcrumb. Left as a slot for future shared-chrome rollout.) */
.page-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #BAE6FD;
  background: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.6);
}

/* Reduced motion: stop the aurora blob */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-hero::before { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Blog index — card grid
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .blog-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .blog-card--featured .blog-card__media img { height: 320px; }
}

.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-bg-white, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.16);
}

.blog-card__media-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.blog-card__media {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2D5E 0%, #1A9A4A 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Themed CSS placeholder visuals for cards without real photos.
   Each card gets a topic-specific gradient + decorative pattern + centered SVG icon.
   When real photos are added, swap the placeholder div back to <img>. */
.blog-card__media--placeholder {
  height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.blog-card__media--cost      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2D5E 0%, #1E40AF 100%); }
.blog-card__media--hidden    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #1A9A4A 100%); }
.blog-card__media--insurance { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338CA 0%, #7C3AED 100%); }
.blog-card__media--time      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2410C 0%, #F59E0B 100%); }
.blog-card__media--emergency { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #991B1B 0%, #C82020 100%); }
.blog-card__media--choose    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369A1 0%, #0EA5E9 100%); }

.blog-card__pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 78%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0px, transparent 22px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 22px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 23px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.blog-card__placeholder-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__placeholder-icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__media--placeholder { height: 320px; }
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__placeholder-icon { width: 120px; height: 120px; }

.blog-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-emergency, #C82020);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(200, 32, 32, 0.6);
}

.blog-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.65rem;
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.blog-card__category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E);
  background: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-card__readtime {
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #5A6B82);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-card__readtime::before {
  content: "•";
  margin-right: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.3);
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E);
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
.blog-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor);
  background-position: 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 0% 1px;
  transition: background-size 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-card__title a:hover { background-size: 100% 1px; }

.blog-card__excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #5A6B82);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent, #1A9A4A);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: gap 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.blog-card__cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* "View all articles" CTA below the latest-articles grid */
.latest-articles__cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.latest-articles__cta .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap 0.18s ease;
}
.latest-articles__cta .btn:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Blog post page — article body + meta
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-meta .blog-card__category {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.article-meta .blog-card__readtime {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-meta .blog-card__readtime::before {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.article-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text, #1F2937);
}
.article-body p {
  margin: 0 0 1.15em;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 94, 0.08);
}
.article-body h2:first-child,
.article-body h2.visually-hidden + * + h2,
.article-body > h2.subsection-title:first-of-type {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.25em;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.article-body ol > li,
.article-body ul:not(.feature-list) > li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-body a {
  color: var(--color-accent, #1A9A4A);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(26, 154, 74, 0.4);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-body a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent, #1A9A4A);
}
.article-body strong { color: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E); }
.article-body em { color: var(--color-text-muted, #5A6B82); font-style: italic; }

/* Screen-reader-only utility */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AUDIT FIXES — v4
   Touch targets, emergency bar, dark-section links, service cards
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* --- Mobile button touch targets ≥ 44px (WCAG 2.5.5) --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding-block: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* --- Emergency bar phone: allow wrap on narrow screens --- */
.emergency-bar__phone {
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* --- Service-card link readable on dark backgrounds --- */
.section--dark .service-card__link,
.section--dark .service-card__link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.section--dark .service-card__link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

/* --- Page-hero image: keep subject in frame on mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-hero__bg img {
    object-position: 60% center;
  }
}

/* --- Social share bar (blog posts) --- */
.share-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-light, #F3F6FA);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 0.75rem);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.share-bar__label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}
.share-bar__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.share-bar__link:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.share-bar__link--facebook  { background: #1877F2; }
.share-bar__link--twitter   { background: #000000; }
.share-bar__link--linkedin  { background: #0A66C2; }
.share-bar__link--copy      { background: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E); }

/* --- Related Services block (service pages) --- */
.related-services {
  padding-block: var(--section-pad-y);
  background: var(--color-bg-light, #F3F6FA);
}
.related-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.related-service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #E2E8F0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 0.75rem);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  color: var(--color-text, #1E293B);
}
.related-service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.related-service-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary, #0B2D5E);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.related-service-card__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.related-service-card__text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- Mid-article CTA block --- */
.article-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark, #071d3d) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 1rem);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-cta__text p { margin: 0; opacity: 0.88; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.article-cta__text strong { display: block; font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }

