/* Inspire Immigration Consultancy — high-fidelity stylesheet */

:root {
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-warm: #FAF7F0;
  --bg-warm-2: #F4F1EA;
  --gold: #C9A227;
  --gold-deep: #8C6A14;
  --gold-soft: #FBF4DE;
  --gold-line: #E7D9A8;
  --ink: #232323;
  --ink-soft: #5C574E;
  --ink-mute: #8A8478;
  --line: #ECE6D8;
  --line-strong: #DED8C9;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --radius-s: 8px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-l: 20px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 4px 14px rgba(60,55,40,.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 34px rgba(60,55,40,.10);

  --ff-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ff-body: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --step: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

a { color: var(--gold-deep); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

p { margin: 0; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
  z-index: 200;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background-color .18s ease, color .18s ease;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-deep);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(140,106,20,.22);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(140,106,20,.28); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold-line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-sm { min-height: 42px; padding: 0 18px; font-size: 15px; }

a:focus-visible, .btn:focus-visible, button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ---------- Eyebrow + seal ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.eyebrow--pill {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.seal { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: none; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.seal--lg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

/* reassurance block under CTAs */
.assure { margin-top: 16px; }
.assure__main {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.assure__sub {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.assure--center { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: var(--step) 0; }
.section--warm { background: var(--bg-warm); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }

.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 44px; text-align: center; }
.section-head--left { margin-left: 0; text-align: left; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px); margin-top: 14px; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 18px; }

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages, full-bleed photo) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(340px, 46vh, 460px);
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  background-color: #14140c;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 42%;
}
.page-hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 24, 0.34);
}
/* left fade so the heading reads cleanly; right side lets the photo breathe */
.page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg,
    rgba(8,16,24,.86) 0%,
    rgba(8,16,24,.64) 32%,
    rgba(8,16,24,.22) 62%,
    rgba(8,16,24,0) 82%);
}
.page-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
.page-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.4vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.page-hero p {
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.page-hero .assure { margin-top: 22px; }
.page-hero .assure__main { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero .assure__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

.page-hero--services .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('assets/services hero.webp'); }
.page-hero--why .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('assets/why us hero.webp'); }
.page-hero--contact .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('assets/contact us hero.webp?v=2'); }

.lead { font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #fff;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: top .3s ease, padding .3s ease, margin-top .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.site-header > .container {
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: border-radius .3s ease, padding .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  top: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled > .container {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(60,55,40,.12);
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 74px;
  position: relative;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand__mark {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-radius: 9px 11px 8px 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.brand__name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.brand__name span { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.brand__icon { height: 64px; width: auto; flex: none; display: block; }
.site-header .brand__icon { height: 64px; margin: -6px -2px -6px -6px; position: relative; top: 3px; }
.site-header .brand { gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.site-header .brand__wordmark { font-size: 20px; }
.footer-brand .brand__icon { height: 56px; margin: -4px -2px -4px -4px; position: relative; top: 3px; }
.brand__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.15;
}
.brand__wordmark span { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex: 1; justify-content: center; margin-left: 0; }
.nav__link {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.nav__link:hover { background: var(--bg-warm); text-decoration: none; }
.nav__link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; }

.nav__cta { margin-left: auto; }
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav__toggle span, .nav__toggle span::before, .nav__toggle span::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); position: relative;
}
.nav__toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; }
.nav__toggle span::after { position: absolute; top: 6px; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px) 0 140px; }
.hero--full {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(560px, 80vh, 780px);
}
.hero--full > .container { width: 100%; }

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-color: #1a1a0e;
  background-image: url('assets/hero-picture.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
}
.hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.38);
}
/* strong left fade so headline text reads cleanly; right side lets the skyline breathe */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg,
    rgba(8,18,28,.82) 0%,
    rgba(8,18,28,.60) 30%,
    rgba(8,18,28,.18) 58%,
    rgba(8,18,28,0) 76%);
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: min(720px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 18px 0 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero .lead { max-width: 540px; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; justify-content: center; }

/* decorative media panels (no real image yet) */
.media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(201,162,39,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 100%, rgba(140,106,20,.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #FBF8F0, #F1EBDD);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(140,106,20,.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px);
  opacity: .6;
}
.media__ring {
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,162,39,.45);
}
.media__ring::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,162,39,.30);
}
.media--tall { min-height: 420px; }

/* ---------- Comparison ---------- */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ---------- PR vs Citizenship path split ---------- */
.path-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.path-col {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l) 0 0 var(--radius-l);
}
.path-col--citizen {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-l) var(--radius-l) 0;
  border-left: none;
}
.path-col__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.path-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 44px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: .28;
  flex: none;
  margin-top: -4px;
}
.path-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.path-col__head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.2vw, 25px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
.path-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.path-list li {
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.path-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .55;
}
.path-col__foot { margin-top: 26px; min-height: 30px; }
.path-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.path-bridge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 2px;
}
.path-bridge__line {
  flex: 1;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}
.path-bridge__arrow {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(60,55,40,.07);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .path-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path-col { border-radius: 0 !important; border-right-width: 1px !important; border-bottom: none; }
  .path-col:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-l) var(--radius-l) 0 0 !important; }
  .path-col--citizen { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-l) var(--radius-l) !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important; border-left: 1px solid var(--line) !important; }
  .path-bridge { flex-direction: row; padding: 3px 0; }
  .path-bridge__line { flex: 1; height: 1px; width: auto; }
  .path-bridge__arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}

/* ---------- compare legacy ---------- */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.compare__vs {
  align-self: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.card-compare {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.card-compare h3 { color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 23px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.card-compare__rule { height: 3px; width: 46px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ticklist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.ticklist li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ticklist svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; flex: none; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-top: 2px; }
.compare__foot { text-align: center; margin-top: 28px; }
.compare__foot a { font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.quote {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.quote__mark { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 46px; line-height: .6; color: var(--gold); height: 26px; }
.quote__text { color: var(--ink); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 6px 0 22px; }
.quote__who { margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #F3E8C6, #D9C68C);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}
.quote__name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.quote__meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.grid-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.s-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.s-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.s-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.s-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.s-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.s-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; }

/* ---------- Service feature rows ---------- */
.svc-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); }
.svc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 16px 44px rgba(60,55,40,.06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.svc-row:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.svc-row__num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: .9;
}
.svc-row__body { max-width: 56ch; }
.svc-row__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.svc-row__body h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 28px); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.svc-row__body p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 16px; }
.svc-row__icon {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  flex: none;
}
.svc-row__icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

/* included-with-every-engagement band */
.included {
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}
.included__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); }
.included__head .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.included__head h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px); margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.included__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); }
.included__item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.included__item .s-icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; background: #fff; }
.included__item .s-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.included__item h4 { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 5px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.included__item p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .svc-row { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .svc-row__icon { display: none; }
  .included__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Why Inspire — stepped indicator + split ---------- */
.why-steps {
  list-style: none; margin: 8px auto 0; padding: 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  position: relative;
}
.why-steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 16.66%; right: 16.66%; bottom: 7px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
}
.why-step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.why-step__label {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.why-step__dot {
  width: 15px; height: 15px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--line-strong);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why-step--active .why-step__label { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.why-step--active .why-step__dot {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(201,162,39,.18);
}

.why-points { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px); }
.why-points--row {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px);
  align-items: start;
}
.why-point { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: start; }
.why-points--row .why-point { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.why-points--row .why-point .s-icon { margin-bottom: 0; }
.why-point .s-icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex: none; }
.why-point__body h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.why-point__body p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 42ch; }

/* ---------- Process timeline ---------- */
.timeline { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.step__rail { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.step__dot {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px;
}
.step__dot--check { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.step__dot--pay { background: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff; }
.step__line { width: 2px; flex: 1; min-height: 28px; background: var(--line-strong); margin: 6px 0; }
.step__line--gold { background: var(--gold); }
.step__body { padding-bottom: 30px; }
.step__body h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step__body p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; }
.step__note { margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold-deep); }

.pay-panel {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
}
.pay-panel h3 { color: #6E5410; }
.pay-panel .step__note { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.pay-panel small { display: block; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* founder note */
.mission-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
}
.mission-split__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.mission-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 60%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  display: block;
}
.mission-split__img {
  min-height: 380px;
  max-height: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mission-split__img--placeholder {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(201,162,39,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 100%, rgba(140,106,20,.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #FBF8F0, #EDE5D2);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mission-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mission-photo { min-height: 260px; }
  .mission-split__img { min-height: 240px; max-height: 300px; }
}

.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.founder__avatar {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #F3E8C6, #D9C68C);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}
.founder p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--bg-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 36px); }
.cta-band p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 460px; margin: 12px auto 0; }
.cta-band .btn { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .85fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.form-card h2 { font-size: 23px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #FCFBF8;
  border: 2px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,39,.14);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-card .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 4px; }

.info-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.info-block h3 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 7px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.info-block p, .info-block a { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.info-block a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.info-map {
  margin-top: 2px;
  height: 224px; border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #F1EBDD;
}
.info-map iframe {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 0; display: block;
  filter: saturate(.9) contrast(1.02);
}
.info-map__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  margin-top: -8px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: none;
}
.info-map__link svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex: none; }
.info-map__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Form success / error ---------- */
.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-success svg { width: 52px; height: 52px; color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 0 auto 16px; display: block; }
.form-success h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.form-error { font-size: 14px; color: #b94a00; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- PR Eligibility checker ---------- */
.elig {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
}
/* left promo */
.elig__promo {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 0 0 clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}
.elig__promo h2 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.elig__promo h2 span { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.elig__promo .lead { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.elig__chips-label {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.elig__chips {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.elig__chips span {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 11px 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
}
.elig__assure {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.elig__assure .seal { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.elig__assure span { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink); }
.elig__assure strong { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-deep); }
/* right form card */
.elig__card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 20px 54px rgba(60,55,40,.10);
}
.elig__card-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 22px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.elig__shield {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}
.elig__shield svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.elig__card-head h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.elig__card-head p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; margin-top: 3px; }
/* pending callout */
.elig__pending {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.elig__pending-ic {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #fff; color: var(--gold-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}
.elig__pending-ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.elig__pending-text { flex: 1; }
.elig__pending-text strong { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15.5px; display: block; }
.elig__pending-text p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 2px; }
.elig__pending select { width: auto; min-width: 84px; flex: none; margin-bottom: 0; }
/* send-to header */
.elig__send-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin: 6px 0 18px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.elig__send-head svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.elig__send {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
/* phone field with country-code prefix */
.field-phone { display: flex; }
.field-phone__cc {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 14px;
  background: var(--bg-warm);
  border: 2px solid var(--line);
  border-right: 0;
  border-radius: 9px 0 0 9px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.field-phone input { border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.field-phone__select {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 100px !important;
  max-width: 40%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 9px 0 0 9px !important;
  border-right: 0 !important;
  background-color: var(--bg-warm);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding-left: 12px;
  padding-right: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .field-phone__select { width: 92px !important; font-size: 13px; }
}
.field-hint { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.field-opt { color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 500; }
.elig__submit { width: 100%; min-height: 56px; font-size: 17px; }
/* office info row */
.contact-info {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.contact-info__col {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-info .info-map { height: auto; min-height: 280px; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .elig { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .elig__promo { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
  .contact-info { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-info .info-map { min-height: 240px; }
}

/* ---------- WhatsApp floating button ---------- */
.wa-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  z-index: 500;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,211,102,.38), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.wa-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(37,211,102,.48); text-decoration: none; }
.wa-btn svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.site-footer { background: var(--bg-warm-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 56px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 36px; }
.footer-brand .brand { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    position: absolute; left: -20px; right: -16px; top: calc(100% + 12px);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 12px 20px 18px; gap: 4px; margin-left: 0;
  }
  /* nav CTA hidden from mobile — hero CTA is sufficient */
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links { box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(60,55,40,.14); }

  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__media { order: -1; }
  .hero--full { min-height: 0; }
  .hero__content { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(8,18,28,.85) 0%,
      rgba(8,18,28,.70) 50%,
      rgba(8,18,28,.50) 100%);
  }
  .media__ring { display: none; }
  .grid-3, .grid-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-points--row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare__vs { display: none; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

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

/* ===================================================================
   v2 ENHANCEMENTS  —  (A) depth & texture  (B) type  (C) motion
   =================================================================== */

/* JS-gated reveals: if JS is off, never hide content */
html:not(.js) .reveal,
html:not(.js) .reveal * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* Top scroll progress bar (element injected by main.js) */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  z-index: 200;
}

/* --- (A) page texture & warmth --- */
body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 50% at 50% -8%, rgba(201,162,39,.07), transparent 70%),
    var(--bg);
}
.section--warm {
  background-color: var(--bg-warm);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(140,106,20,.045) 1px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
}

/* --- (A) section divider motif: gold diamond above section heads --- */
.section-head { position: relative; }
.section-head::before {
  content: ""; display: block;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--gold-soft);
}
.section-head--left::before { margin-left: 0; }

/* --- (B) bolder typography --- */
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 7.4vw, 86px); letter-spacing: -0.038em; }

/* --- (B2) hero text colours over photo background --- */
.hero--full h1,
.hero--full .lead { color: #fff; }
.hero--full .eyebrow--pill { color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(201,162,39,.6); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.hero--full .assure__main { color: var(--gold); }
.hero--full .assure__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.hero--full .btn-ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.hero--full .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.eyebrow { letter-spacing: 0.18em; }

/* --- (C) hero atmosphere: animated gold glow --- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0;
  width: 640px; height: 640px; right: -180px; top: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,.22), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: heroFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroFloat {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(-34px,34px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* --- (A) richer media panels + slow rotating ring + floating seal --- */
.media {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 82% 6%, rgba(201,162,39,.24), transparent 56%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at -12% 112%, rgba(140,106,20,.18), transparent 54%),
    radial-gradient(140% 100% at 50% 120%, rgba(60,55,40,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #FCF9F1, #EEE6D4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.55), inset 0 -40px 80px rgba(120,98,40,.06), 0 18px 48px rgba(60,55,40,.12);
}
.media__ring { animation: ringSpin 70s linear infinite; }
@keyframes ringSpin { to { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
.media__badge {
  position: absolute; left: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 2;
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(60,55,40,.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  animation: badgeFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.media__badge svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
@keyframes badgeFloat { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

/* --- (A/C) deeper cards + lift on all card types --- */
.quote, .card-compare {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 14px 40px rgba(60,55,40,.075);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.s-card { box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 14px 40px rgba(60,55,40,.075); }
.quote:hover, .card-compare:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold-line);
}

/* --- (B) oversized decorative quote mark --- */
.quote { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.quote .quote__mark { display: none; }
.quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute; top: -26px; right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 150px; line-height: 1; color: rgba(201,162,39,.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- (B) button sheen --- */
.btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9a7619, var(--gold-deep)); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #a8821c, #7a5d12); }

/* --- (B) trust stat --- */
.stat {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
  margin: -16px auto 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat__star { color: var(--gold); display: inline-flex; }
.stat__star svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 44px; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); }
.stat__label { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15px; }
.stat__divider { width: 1px; height: 34px; background: var(--line-strong); }

/* --- (C) staggered grid reveals --- */
.js .reveal .grid-3 > *,
.js .reveal .grid-cards > *,
.js .reveal .compare > * {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-3 > *,
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-cards > *,
.js .reveal.is-in .compare > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-3 > *:nth-child(2),
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-cards > *:nth-child(2),
.js .reveal.is-in .compare > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .08s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-3 > *:nth-child(3),
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-cards > *:nth-child(3),
.js .reveal.is-in .compare > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .16s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-cards > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .24s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-cards > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .32s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .grid-cards > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .40s; }

/* --- (C) animated process timeline (draw-in) --- */
.js .reveal .step__line { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.js .reveal.is-in .step__line { transform: scaleY(1); }
.js .reveal .step__dot { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.6); transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .45s ease; }
.js .reveal.is-in .step__dot { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(2) .step__dot,
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(2) .step__line { transition-delay: .12s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(3) .step__dot,
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(3) .step__line { transition-delay: .24s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(4) .step__dot,
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(4) .step__line { transition-delay: .36s; }
.js .reveal.is-in .step:nth-child(5) .step__dot { transition-delay: .48s; }

/* --- reduced motion: keep everything still and fully visible --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero::before, .media__ring, .media__badge { animation: none !important; }
  .js .reveal .grid-3 > *, .js .reveal .grid-cards > *, .js .reveal .compare > *,
  .js .reveal .step__line, .js .reveal .step__dot { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   v3 ADDED SECTIONS  —  mini-steps, FAQ, contrast, duo
   =================================================================== */

/* numbered mini steps (how we work / after you book) */
.mini-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.mini-step {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 14px 40px rgba(60,55,40,.06);
}
.mini-step__n {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-soft); border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mini-step h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mini-step p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; }
.mini-steps__foot { text-align: center; margin-top: 28px; }
.mini-steps__foot a { font-weight: 600; }

/* stacked process rows (how we work) */
.flow-rows {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.flow-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 44px);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px) clamp(8px, 2vw, 28px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.flow-row:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.flow-row__num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: .32;
  flex: none;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  width: clamp(56px, 7vw, 84px);
  text-align: center;
}
.flow-row__body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.2vw, 25px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.flow-row__body p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
/* pay row — the payoff */
.flow-row--pay {
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-left: clamp(8px, 2vw, 28px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px);
}
.flow-row--pay .flow-row__num { opacity: .55; }
.flow-row--pay .flow-row__body h3 { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.flow-row__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  flex: none;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.flow-row__badge .seal { width: 19px; height: 19px; color: #fff; flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .flow-row { gap: 16px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; }
  .flow-row--pay {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .flow-row__badge {
    margin-top: 12px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    width: auto;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
  }
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04); overflow: hidden;
}
.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 24px;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  flex: none;
  width: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: none;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { content: "\2212"; }
.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 24px 22px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* contrast two-column */
.contrast { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contrast__col { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contrast__col--them { background: #fff; }
.contrast__col--us { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold); }
.contrast__col h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contrast__col--them h3 { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.contrast__col--us h3 { color: #6E5410; }
.contrast__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.contrast__list li { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.contrast__list svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.contrast__col--them svg { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.contrast__col--us svg { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.contrast__col--us li { color: var(--ink); }

/* duo (fee clarity) */
.duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: stretch; }
.duo__card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 14px 40px rgba(60,55,40,.06);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.duo__card--accent { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold); }
.duo__card h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.duo__card--accent h3 { color: #6E5410; }
.duo__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.duo__list li { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.duo__list svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--gold-deep); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mini-steps, .contrast, .duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* 2-up grid (values) */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Approval letters gallery ---------- */
.approvals {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 6px 4px 22px;
  margin: 0 -4px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold-line) transparent;
}
.approvals::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
.approvals::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.approvals::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-line); border-radius: 8px; }
.approval {
  margin: 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(60,55,40,.04), 0 14px 40px rgba(60,55,40,.075);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.approval:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold-line);
}
.approval img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 6px);
  display: block;
}
.approvals__note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .approvals { grid-auto-columns: minmax(78%, 1fr); grid-template-columns: none; }
}

/* ---------- Service strip (floats over hero) ---------- */
.svc-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: -90px;
  margin-bottom: -98px;
}
.svc-strip + .section { padding-top: var(--step); border-top: 0; }
.svc-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(60,55,40,.05), 0 26px 60px rgba(60,55,40,.13);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-cell {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 30px 18px 26px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.svc-cell:hover { text-decoration: none; background: var(--bg-warm); }
.svc-cell + .svc-cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 26px; bottom: 26px;
  width: 1px; background: var(--line);
}
.svc-cell__ic {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.svc-cell__ic svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.svc-cell:hover .svc-cell__ic { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.svc-cell__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.25;
}
.svc-cell__sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mute); line-height: 1.3; }

/* highlighted feature cell */
.svc-cell--feat {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  color: #fff;
  margin: -14px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(140,106,20,.32);
}
.svc-cell--feat:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d3ac2c, #7a5d12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.svc-cell--feat .svc-cell__ic,
.svc-cell--feat .svc-cell__title { color: #fff; }
.svc-cell--feat .svc-cell__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.svc-cell--feat + .svc-cell::before,
.svc-cell--feat::before { display: none; }
.svc-cell__go {
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.svc-cell__go svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.svc-cell--feat:hover .svc-cell__go { background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); transform: translateX(2px); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .svc-strip { margin-top: 28px; }
  .svc-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .svc-cell + .svc-cell::before { display: none; }
  .svc-cell { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .svc-cell--feat { margin: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .svc-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .svc-strip { display: none; }
  .svc-strip + .section { padding-top: var(--step); }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CONSOLIDATED RESPONSIVE PASS  —  tablet & phone refinement
   =================================================================== */

/* Tablet / small laptop */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .hero { padding-bottom: clamp(72px, 14vw, 120px); }
  .hero__cta { width: 100%; max-width: 420px; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .section-head p { font-size: 17px; }
  .cta-band p { font-size: 16px; }
  .stat { margin-bottom: 32px; }
}

/* Large phone */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }

  /* tighten vertical rhythm */
  .section { padding: clamp(48px, 12vw, 72px) 0; }

  /* home hero */
  .hero { padding: 40px 0 56px; }
  .hero .lead { font-size: 17px; }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }

  /* inner-page hero */
  .page-hero { min-height: clamp(280px, 52vw, 360px); padding: 96px 0 44px; }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 16px; }

  /* buttons easier to tap */
  .btn { min-height: 50px; }

  /* testimonials stat: stack the divider out */
  .stat { gap: 10px; }
  .stat__divider { display: none; }
  .stat__num { font-size: 38px; }

  /* CTA band */
  .cta-band { padding: 32px 22px; }

  /* find-your-path numbers a touch smaller */
  .path-num { font-size: 36px; }

  /* how-we-work rows */
  .flow-row__num { font-size: 36px; width: 48px; }

  /* eligibility checker: chips 2-up reads better than 3 cramped */
  .elig__chips { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* office info link/map spacing */
  .info-map__link { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* Small phone */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .container { padding: 0 15px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 9vw, 40px); }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 38px); }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 30px); }
  .elig__pending { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .elig__pending select { margin-top: 4px; }
}