/* ============================================================
   Archways ABA — Global Stylesheet
   Design by: Premium Agency Standard
   ============================================================
   All color values come from tokens.css. Do NOT hardcode
   colors here — use var(--...) exclusively.
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts Import ────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

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

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

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

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

/* ── Focus styles ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ── Scroll progress bar ────────────────────────────────────── */
#progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--gold-400));
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TYPOGRAPHY
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-lg); }

p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-px);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-px);
}

.container--reading {
  max-width: var(--content-reading);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-px);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.section--alt {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.section--darker {
  background: var(--color-bg-darker);
}

/* Grid helpers */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr)); gap: var(--gap-grid); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(240px, 100%), 1fr)); gap: var(--gap-grid); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(200px, 100%), 1fr)); gap: var(--gap-grid); }

.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-start  { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVIGATION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-fixed);
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-slow),
              box-shadow var(--transition-base),
              backdrop-filter var(--transition-slow);
}

/* JS adds this class on scroll */
.nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(8, 15, 32, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
              0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* On non-hero pages the nav starts solid */
.nav--solid {
  background: rgba(8, 15, 32, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
              0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-px);
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo img { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo span { color: var(--color-accent); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

/* Gold underline accent on active link */
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-links .btn { margin-left: var(--space-2); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* Hamburger → X animation */
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition:
    background var(--transition-base),
    color var(--transition-base),
    border-color var(--transition-base),
    transform var(--transition-fast),
    box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Primary — gold gradient */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500) 0%, var(--gold-400) 100%);
  color: var(--teal-900);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.30);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-600) 0%, var(--gold-500) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
  color: var(--teal-900);
}

/* Outlined (on dark bg) */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Navy solid */
.btn-navy {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

/* Ghost (light bg) */
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Size variants */
.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem; font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: var(--text-base); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BADGES / PILLS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge--gold {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.30);
}

.badge--sky {
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal-light-300);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
}

.badge--white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
}

/* Section eyebrow labels */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.eyebrow--gold { color: var(--color-accent); }
.eyebrow--white { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION HEADERS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.section-header.text-center p {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Gradient text for key words */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO SECTION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 40%, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.80) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 80%, rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--teal-950) 0%, var(--teal-800) 45%, #0a5259 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

/* Animated mesh blobs */
.hero__blobs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: blobFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob--1 {
  width: 600px; height: 500px;
  top: -10%; left: -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.blob--2 {
  width: 700px; height: 600px;
  top: 20%; right: -15%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -4s;
}

.blob--3 {
  width: 450px; height: 400px;
  bottom: -5%; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes blobFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.03); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(0.97); }
}

/* Dot grid overlay */
.hero__dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  background-position: center center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--gap-section);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

/* Hero text column */
.hero-text .badge { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

.hero-text h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-text h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-text > p {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

/* Hero stats row */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.stat {}

.stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

.stat span {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Hero glass card */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.hero-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.hero-card__header svg {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card__header h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
}

.quick-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.quick-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition:
    background var(--transition-base),
    border-color var(--transition-base),
    transform var(--transition-fast),
    box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.quick-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.45);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
}

.quick-link__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-400));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--teal-900);
}

.quick-link__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.quick-link__text small {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Arrow icon in quick links */
.quick-link__arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.quick-link:hover .quick-link__arrow {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TRUST BAR
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.trust-bar__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-bar__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--color-primary-mid);
}

.trust-bar__item svg {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CARDS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  transition:
    box-shadow var(--transition-base),
    transform var(--transition-base),
    border-color var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Gradient top border on hover */
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-accent));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Card icon */
.card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary-light), var(--teal-light-100));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-secondary-mid);
  transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.card:hover .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--teal-light-600));
  color: var(--white);
}

.card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.card p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }

/* Value box variant (no border, bg-free) */
.value-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
}

.value-box__icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-light), var(--teal-light-50));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.value-box__icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }

.value-box h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   STAT CARDS (2x2 grid)
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.stat-card--dark {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.stat-card--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-50), var(--gold-100));
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-200);
}

.stat-card--sky {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light-50), var(--teal-light-100));
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-light-200);
}

.stat-card--darkest {
  background: var(--color-bg-darker);
  color: var(--white);
}

.stat-card__number {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}

.stat-card--dark .stat-card__number,
.stat-card--darkest .stat-card__number { color: var(--color-accent); }

.stat-card--accent .stat-card__number { color: var(--color-primary); }
.stat-card--sky .stat-card__number    { color: var(--color-primary); }

.stat-card__label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

.stat-card--dark .stat-card__label,
.stat-card--darkest .stat-card__label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70); }

.stat-card--accent .stat-card__label { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.stat-card--sky .stat-card__label    { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROCESS STEPS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(200px, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Connector line between steps */
.steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, var(--color-border) 15%, var(--color-border) 85%, transparent 95%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.step {
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--white), 0 0 0 7px var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.step:hover .step-num {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--teal-900);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--white), var(--shadow-accent);
}

.step h4 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.step p { font-size: var(--text-sm); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TESTIMONIALS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Large quotation mark decoration */
.testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-border);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  pointer-events: none;
  select: none;
}

.testimonial blockquote {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.testimonial__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.testimonial__avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}

.testimonial__author-info cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.testimonial__author-info span {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ ACCORDION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-q:hover { background: var(--neutral-50); }

.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

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

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out), padding var(--transition-base);
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
}

.faq-a a { color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: var(--fw-medium); }
.faq-a a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CTA BANNER
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-900) 0%, var(--teal-700) 60%, #063d38 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle radial accent */
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201, 168, 67, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
}

.cta-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Full-section CTA (section--dark wrapper) */
.section--dark .cta-banner,
.section--darker .cta-banner {
  background: transparent;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--teal-950) 0%, var(--teal-800) 100%);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-16);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}

.page-hero > .container > p {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
  position: relative;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WAVE DIVIDERS
   Use .wave-divider with a data-color attribute on the section
   or a wrapping div to create smooth svg-wave transitions.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wave-divider {
  position: relative;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wave-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Angled clip path transition helper */
.clip-angle-down {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 90%, 0 100%);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.clip-angle-up {
  clip-path: polygon(0 10%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TEAM CARDS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.team-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.team-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-800), var(--teal-light-700));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
}

.team-avatar svg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
}

.team-card-body { padding: var(--space-6); }
.team-card h3   { margin-bottom: var(--space-1); font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.team-card .role {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BLOG CARDS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.blog-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card-img--gradient-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-800) 0%, var(--teal-light-700) 100%);
}
.blog-card-img--gradient-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-700) 0%, var(--teal-light-600) 50%, var(--gold-700) 100%);
}
.blog-card-img--gradient-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light-800) 0%, var(--teal-600) 100%);
}
.blog-card-img--gradient-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-900) 0%, #0a6e69 50%, var(--teal-light-800) 100%);
}
.blog-card-img--gradient-5 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-700) 0%, var(--teal-700) 100%);
}
.blog-card-img--gradient-6 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-800) 0%, var(--gold-800) 100%);
}

/* SVG pattern overlay on blog images */
.blog-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

.blog-card-img__icon {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.blog-card-img__icon svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; }

.blog-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-tag {
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  color: var(--color-secondary-mid);
  padding: 2px var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }

.blog-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  flex: 1;
}

.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  transition: gap var(--transition-base);
}

.read-more:hover { gap: var(--space-3); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   COUNTY / LOCATION ITEMS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.county-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.county-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  transition:
    background var(--transition-base),
    border-color var(--transition-base),
    transform var(--transition-fast),
    box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  cursor: default;
}

.county-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

/* Small SVG diamond marker */
.county-item__dot {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.county-item__dot svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   JOB CARDS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.job-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition:
    box-shadow var(--transition-base),
    border-color var(--transition-base),
    transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.job-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.job-info h3  { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.job-info > p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 620px;
}

.job-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.job-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
}

.badge-type { background: var(--color-secondary-light); color: var(--color-secondary-mid); }
.badge-loc  { background: var(--gold-50); color: var(--gold-700); }
.badge-new  { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--white); }

.job-badge svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

.job-card .btn { align-self: center; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FORMS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-input);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition:
    border-color var(--transition-base),
    box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-border-focus);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
}

/* Custom select arrow */
.form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right var(--space-4) center;
  padding-right: var(--space-10);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.form-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.form-note a { color: var(--color-secondary); }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: var(--color-success-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.30);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY SECTION — benefit list
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.benefit-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.benefit-item__icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-50), var(--gold-100));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.benefit-item__icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.benefit-item__text strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.benefit-item__text span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--teal-950);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-brand > p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 280px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer-accreditation {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

.accred-badge {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer-contact li svg {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-contact li a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.footer-bottom__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TOAST NOTIFICATION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-8);
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  max-width: 320px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(120px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-spring), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FEATURED BLOG POST (blog page hero card)
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light-50), var(--color-primary-light));
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-light-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-14);
}

.featured-post__img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-800), var(--teal-light-700));
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
}

.featured-post__img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

.featured-post__img svg {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Blog category filter pills */
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.filter-pill:hover, .filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRIVACY / BLOG POST ARTICLE LAYOUT
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-body h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.article-body h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-2);
}

.article-body p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
}

.article-body ul { list-style: disc; }
.article-body ol { list-style: decimal; }

.article-body li {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.article-body strong { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); }

.article-body a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.40);
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-body a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.article-body th {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-body td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-body tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* Article meta bar */
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.article-meta svg { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ANIMATIONS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.animate {
  opacity: 0;
}

.animate.in-view {
  animation: fadeInUp var(--duration-slower) var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.10s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
.delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.50s; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITY HELPERS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.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;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-text > p { margin: 0 auto var(--space-8); }
  .hero-actions  { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats    { justify-content: center; }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .steps::before { display: none; }

  .featured-post {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-height);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(4, 9, 20, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
  }

  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  .nav-links .btn { margin: var(--space-2) 0 0; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .nav-toggle  { display: flex; }

  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .section { padding: var(--section-padding-y-sm) 0; }

  .cta-banner { padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8); }
  .cta-banner h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }

  .county-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr)); }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats  { gap: var(--space-6); }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .job-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .job-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .blog-filters { gap: var(--space-2); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRINT
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print {
  .nav, .footer, #progress-bar, .cta-banner, .toast { display: none; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
  a { text-decoration: underline; }
  .page-hero, .hero { background: none; color: #000; }
  .page-hero h1, .hero h1 { color: #000; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ============================================================ */
.announce-bar {
  background: var(--teal-800);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.6rem var(--container-px);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.announce-bar a {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.announce-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-200); }
.announce-bar__sep {
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV — WHITE VARIANT (bright nav for all pages)
   ============================================================ */
.nav--white {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(7, 79, 87, 0.07);
}
.nav--white.nav--scrolled {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 79, 87, 0.10);
}
.nav--white .nav-logo {
  color: var(--teal-800);
}
.nav--white .nav-logo span { color: var(--color-accent); }
.nav--white .nav-logo-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--teal-600);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.nav--white .nav-links a {
  color: var(--teal-700);
}
.nav--white .nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-900);
  background: var(--teal-50);
}
.nav--white .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--teal-800);
  background: var(--teal-50);
}
.nav--white .nav-links a.active::after {
  background: var(--teal-600);
}
.nav--white .nav-toggle span {
  background: var(--teal-800);
}
.nav-phone-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--teal-700);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal-600);
  background: var(--teal-50);
}
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-phone-link { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — PHOTO VARIANT
   ============================================================ */
.hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-photo__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 8s ease-out;
}
.hero-photo__bg.loaded {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-photo__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    125deg,
    rgba(4, 46, 51, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(7, 79, 87, 0.82) 45%,
    rgba(10, 110, 105, 0.68) 100%
  );
}
.hero-photo__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-20));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-photo__content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-12));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  }
  .hero-photo__card { display: none; }
}
.hero-photo__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero-photo__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-400);
  animation: heroPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.75); }
}
.hero-photo__h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-6xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.hero-photo__h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}
.hero-photo__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-10);
}
.hero-photo__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
/* Outline white button for hero */
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  color: var(--white);
}
/* Hero stat chips */
.hero-photo__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-photo__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.hero-photo__stat-num {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-photo__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
}
/* Hero quick-access card (right side) */
.hero-photo__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
}
.hero-photo__card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.hero-quick-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.hero-quick-link:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero-quick-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.hero-quick-link__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(201,168,67,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,67,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-quick-link__text {
  flex: 1;
}
.hero-quick-link__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-quick-link__text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.hero-quick-link__arrow {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.40);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.hero-quick-link:hover .hero-quick-link__arrow {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
/* Bottom wave on hero */
.hero-photo__wave {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: block;
  margin-top: auto;
  line-height: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   INSURANCE STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.insurance-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-100);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
}
.insurance-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.insurance-strip__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.insurance-strip__pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--teal-700);
  background: var(--teal-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-200);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.insurance-strip__pill svg {
  color: var(--teal-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.insurance-strip__div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--neutral-200);
}

/* ============================================================
   SPLIT SECTION (photo on one side, text on other)
   ============================================================ */
.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 540px;
}
.split-section--rev {
  direction: rtl;
}
.split-section--rev > * { direction: ltr; }
.split-section__img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 400px;
}
.split-section__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.split-section__img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,46,51,0.25) 0%, rgba(7,79,87,0.08) 100%);
}
.split-section__body {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--white);
}
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body {
  background: var(--teal-800);
}
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body h2,
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body h3,
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body p,
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body h2,
.split-section--teal-bg .split-section__body h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.split-section--light-bg .split-section__body {
  background: var(--teal-50);
}
.split-benefit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.split-benefit:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.split-benefit__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light-50), var(--teal-100));
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.split-section--teal-bg .split-benefit__icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  color: var(--gold-300);
}
.split-benefit__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--teal-800);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.split-section--teal-bg .split-benefit__text strong {
  color: var(--white);
}
.split-benefit__text span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.split-section--teal-bg .split-benefit__text span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .split-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split-section--rev { direction: ltr; }
  .split-section__img { min-height: 260px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS — REDESIGNED
   ============================================================ */
.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.svc-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  border-color: var(--teal-200);
}
.svc-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light-50), var(--teal-100));
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal-600);
}
.svc-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--teal-800);
  margin: 0;
}
.svc-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS STEPS — REDESIGNED
   ============================================================ */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
}
.process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 28px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 28px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-200), var(--teal-light-300), var(--teal-200));
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step__num {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-600), var(--teal-800));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7,79,87,0.30);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step__num::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal-200);
}
.process-step h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--teal-800);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS — REDESIGNED
   ============================================================ */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.testi-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}
.testi-quote {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--teal-900);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-600), var(--teal-800));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--teal-800);
  display: block;
}
.testi-location {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER — REDESIGNED
   ============================================================ */
.cta-photo-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-900) 0%, var(--teal-700) 50%, var(--teal-800) 100%);
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}
.cta-photo-section__decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(201,168,67,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(20,184,166,0.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-photo-section__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-photo-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.cta-photo-section p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.cta-photo-section__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: center;
}