/* =========================================================
   STAR PROCESSING — Design System
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Palette — built around the sage + gold logo */
  --ink: #1A2218;
  --ink-soft: #2A3528;
  --paper: #FAFAF5;
  --paper-warm: #F0EDE3;
  --line: rgba(26, 34, 24, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(26, 34, 24, 0.14);
  --muted: #6B7568;
  --muted-soft: #9CA399;
  --sage: #738561;
  --sage-deep: #5A6948;
  --sage-soft: #AAB18B;
  --sage-muted: #6A7B58;
  /* Brand accents — primary sage, kept-gold for tiny star sparkles */
  --gold: #738561;          /* mapped to sage for primary accent */
  --gold-warm: #AAB18B;     /* light sage */
  --gold-deep: #5A6948;     /* deep sage for serif italic accents */
  --star-gold: #C9A961;     /* reserved for the literal gold star in the logo */
  --accent-blue: #2B3A5C;

  /* Type */
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Display", "Inter", "Segoe UI", Roboto, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Iowan Old Style", "Apple Garamond", "Baskerville", "Times New Roman", serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1: 0.5rem;
  --space-2: 1rem;
  --space-3: 1.5rem;
  --space-4: 2rem;
  --space-5: 3rem;
  --space-6: 4rem;
  --space-7: 6rem;
  --space-8: 8rem;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Radius */
  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r-md: 12px;
  --r-lg: 20px;
  --r-xl: 28px;
  --r-pill: 999px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  letter-spacing: -0.011em;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

button {
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: inherit;
}

/* =========================================================
   Layout
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.container-tight {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container, .container-tight { padding: 0 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================= */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.display {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.display .accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

h2.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.serif-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-warm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.55);
}

.btn-call {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.btn-call::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 28px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ADE80;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25);
  animation: callPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: none; /* hidden by default; enabled in active variant if needed */
}

.btn-call svg { stroke-width: 1.8; }

.btn-call:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(26, 34, 24, 0.4);
}

@keyframes callPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0); }
}

.btn-arrow::after {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 17px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.btn-arrow:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   Navigation
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(90, 105, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(90, 105, 72, 0.3);
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav-inner {
  background: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -14px rgba(90, 105, 72, 0.4);
  padding: 7px 11px 7px 18px;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: block;
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Nav-specific — invert logo to white so it reads on sage green nav */
.nav .brand-logo {
  height: 72px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.96);
  transition: height 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.nav.scrolled .brand-logo {
  height: 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .brand-logo { height: 44px; }
  .nav .brand-logo { height: 56px; }
  .nav.scrolled .brand-logo { height: 38px; }
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.brand-mark svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: spinSlow 24s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spinSlow {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(250, 250, 245, 0.92);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  background: rgba(250, 250, 245, 0.14);
  color: var(--paper);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold);
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: #000;
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid #000;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(90, 105, 72, 0.4);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #000;
  color: var(--paper);
}

.nav-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 110px 28px 32px;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateY(0); }

.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.mobile-menu a:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }

.mobile-menu .mobile-ctas {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero (Home)
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 175px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 80% 0%, rgba(170, 177, 139, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 0% 80%, rgba(43, 58, 92, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    var(--paper);
  animation: heroPulse 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-20px, 10px); }
}

.hero-orbs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: float 18s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.orb-1 {
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-warm) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px; right: -80px;
  animation-duration: 22s;
}

.orb-2 {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #b8c5dd 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -120px; left: -100px;
  animation-duration: 26s;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.orb-3 {
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 35%;
  opacity: 0.3;
  animation-duration: 20s;
  animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.05); }
  66% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 90%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 90%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1240px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.hero-logo {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroLogoFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-visual .hero-meta {
  margin-top: 56px;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.hero-visual .hero-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-visual .hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-visual .hero-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero-visual .hero-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@keyframes heroLogoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.hero-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 110%;
  height: 110%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 177, 139, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: float 18s var(--ease) infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-logo { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-logo { max-width: 320px; }
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.hero .lede {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
}

.hero-cta {
  margin-top: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-cta .btn-call {
  align-self: center;
}

.hero-meta {
  margin-top: 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-num .accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: bobble 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--muted), transparent);
}

@keyframes bobble {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Section base
   ========================================================= */
section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 130px) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px);
}

.section-head h2 { margin-top: 16px; }

.section-head p {
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 { color: var(--paper); }
.section-dark .lede,
.section-dark .section-head p { color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.65); }
.section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-warm); }
.section-dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-warm); }

.section-warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }

/* =========================================================
   Intro / Quick statement
   ========================================================= */
.intro-block {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 28ch;
}

.intro-block .accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Founder section (homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.founder-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(48px, 7vw, 100px);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}

.founder-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .founder-portrait {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 380px;
  }
}

.founder-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(26, 34, 24, 0.28);
}

.founder-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.founder-portrait-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-decor {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(48px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: float 22s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.founder-decor.one {
  top: -40px;
  left: -50px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-warm) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.founder-decor.two {
  bottom: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sage-soft) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -7s;
  animation-duration: 26s;
}

.founder-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 245, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.founder-tag-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.2);
}

.founder-content h2 {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.founder-content p {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.founder-signature {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.founder-signature-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
}

.founder-signature-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.founder-cta {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Compact checklist inside the founder section */
.founder-why {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

.founder-why-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.founder-why-label::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.founder-why-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .founder-why-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.founder-why-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-why-list .check {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.founder-why-list .check svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; }

/* Brand-mark feature band */
.brand-band {
  padding: clamp(60px, 9vw, 100px) 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-band::before,
.brand-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.brand-band::before {
  top: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sage-soft) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.brand-band::after {
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-warm) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.brand-band-logo {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 80%;
}

.brand-band-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.brand-band-line {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================================
   Services Grid
   ========================================================= */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.service-card:hover { background: var(--paper-warm); }

.service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke-width: 1.6; }

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* =========================================================
   How It Works (numbered steps)
   ========================================================= */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

.step {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

.section-dark .step { border-top-color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.18); }

.step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.step h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-dark .step p { color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.65); }

/* =========================================================
   Why Choose Us
   ========================================================= */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

.why-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-list li {
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 450;
  transition: padding 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.section-dark .why-list li { border-bottom-color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.15); }

.why-list li:hover { padding-left: 8px; }

.why-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.why-list .check {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-list .check svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA Section
   ========================================================= */
.cta-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2A3528 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(60px, 9vw, 120px) clamp(40px, 6vw, 100px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--paper);
}

.cta-block::before,
.cta-block::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-block::before {
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 177, 139, 0.4), transparent 70%);
  top: -120px; right: -80px;
  animation: float 24s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.cta-block::after {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43, 58, 92, 0.5), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -60px;
  animation: float 28s var(--ease) infinite reverse;
}

.cta-block h2 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  max-width: 18ch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-block .accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-warm);
}

.cta-block p {
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 50ch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-block .btn-row {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-block .btn-secondary {
  border-color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.25);
  color: var(--paper);
}

.cta-block .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 80px 0 32px;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer a {
  color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.7);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-warm); }

.footer .brand-mark svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.footer .brand { font-size: 19px; color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 22px; }

.footer .brand-logo {
  height: 70px;
  /* Invert the dark green logo so it reads on the dark footer */
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.92);
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.6);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 36ch;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.5);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.5);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Pricing
   ========================================================= */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.price-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.price-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -25px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.price-card.featured {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.price-card.featured h3,
.price-card.featured .price { color: var(--paper); }
.price-card.featured .price-desc { color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.65); }
.price-card.featured ul li { color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.85); }
.price-card.featured ul li::before { color: var(--gold-warm); }

.price-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.price-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.price {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.price .price-suffix {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.price-card.featured .price-suffix { color: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.55); }

.price-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 32px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.price-card ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.price-card ul li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.price-card .btn { margin-top: 36px; }

/* =========================================================
   About
   ========================================================= */
.about-narrative {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.about-narrative p {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-narrative p:first-of-type {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.about-narrative .accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.values-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .values-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.value-item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding-top: 22px;
}

.value-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.value-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* =========================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================= */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}

.contact-info p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

.contact-detail:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-detail-icon svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; stroke-width: 1.7; }

.contact-detail-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-detail-text small {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.contact-detail-text strong {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Form */
.form-wrap {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .form-wrap { padding: 28px; }
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.field {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.15);
}

.field textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.form-success {
  background: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   Page Hero (interior pages)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
  padding: 175px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(170, 177, 139, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  margin-top: 44px;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.page-hero .lede {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem);
}

/* =========================================================
   Marquee (loan types)
   ========================================================= */
.marquee {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-item {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.marquee-item .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

@keyframes marquee {
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Reveal animations
   ========================================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease);
}

.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Detail pages — services (card layout)
   ========================================================= */
.service-blocks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .service-blocks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
}

.service-block {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.service-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, transparent 60%, rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.service-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(26, 34, 24, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.5);
}

.service-block:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.06) 100%);
}

.service-block.span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .service-block.span-2 { grid-column: span 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .service-block { padding: 32px 26px; }
}

.service-block-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-block-num::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.service-block h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-block p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 32px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .service-block ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.service-block ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 450;
}

.service-block ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 10px;
  width: 10px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Inline CTA between service cards and next section */
.services-inline-cta {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding: 36px 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 100% 50%, rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    var(--paper);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-inline-cta-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.services-inline-cta-text p {
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.services-inline-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-inline-cta {
    padding: 28px 26px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .services-inline-cta-buttons { width: 100%; }
  .services-inline-cta-buttons .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* Decorative star sparkle on each card */
.service-block-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.service-block:hover .service-block-sparkle {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.service-block-sparkle svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* Beyond / extras */
.beyond-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .beyond-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.beyond-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.beyond-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.section-warm .beyond-card { background: var(--paper); }

.beyond-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.beyond-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.beyond-card .check {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Utility
   ========================================================= */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.text-muted { color: var(--muted); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-dark .divider { background: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.15); }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ — AI search optimized
   ========================================================= */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 60px;
  align-items: start;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.faq-item summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 26px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::marker { content: ""; }

.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.faq-icon::before {
  width: 10px;
  height: 1.5px;
}

.faq-icon::after {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 10px;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::before { background: var(--ink); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::after { transform: scaleY(0); }

.faq-question {
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 0 26px 46px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.faq-answer p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.faq-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.faq-answer strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Collapsible state — hidden until toggled, but still in DOM for SEO/AI indexing */
.faq-item.faq-hidden { display: none; }

.faq-grid.expanded .faq-item.faq-hidden { display: block; }

.faq-toggle-wrap {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.faq-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.faq-toggle-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.faq-grid.expanded + .faq-toggle-wrap .faq-toggle-arrow,
.faq-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-toggle-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-cats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.faq-cat {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.06);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-item summary {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    padding: 22px 0;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .faq-answer {
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .faq-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Mobile optimizations
   Comprehensive responsive polish for tablets & phones
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablets and below */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 140px 0 60px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-visual { padding-top: 0; }

  .hero-visual::before {
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
  }

  .hero-meta { gap: 28px; }
}

/* Large phones (landscape iPhones, small tablets) */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 130px 0 56px;
  }

  .hero h1 { margin-top: 36px; }

  .display { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 9vw, 3.6rem); }

  h2.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }

  .lede { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55; }

  .page-hero { padding: 130px 0 50px; }
  .page-hero h1 { margin-top: 32px; }

  /* Tighter section padding on small screens */
  section { padding: clamp(56px, 10vw, 80px) 0; }

  /* CTA block tighter */
  .cta-block {
    padding: 48px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  }
  .cta-block h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }
  .cta-block .btn-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-block .btn-row .btn { width: 100%; }

  /* Service inline CTA */
  .services-inline-cta { margin-top: 36px; }

  /* Footer tightened */
  .footer { padding: 56px 0 28px; }
  .footer-top { padding-bottom: 40px; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-bottom { font-size: 12px; }

  /* About narrative */
  .about-narrative p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .about-narrative p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.15rem; }

  /* Pricing card */
  .price-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .price-card ul li { font-size: 14px; }

  /* Steps */
  .step-num { font-size: 2.4rem; }
}

/* Standard phones (iPhone size) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Container padding */
  .container,
  .container-tight { padding: 0 20px; }

  /* Hero — stack & full-width buttons for tap targets */
  .hero {
    padding: 120px 0 48px;
  }

  .hero h1 { margin-top: 28px; }

  .hero-content { gap: 32px; }

  .hero-cta { width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-cta .btn-call {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-visual .hero-meta {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
  }

  /* Hide scroll indicator on small screens — saves space */
  .scroll-indicator { display: none; }

  /* Stats vertical on small phones */
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.4rem !important; }

  /* Display headline tighter on phones */
  .display { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.05; }

  /* Section title tighter */
  h2.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.1rem); }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 0 44px; }
  .page-hero h1 {
    margin-top: 28px;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  }

  /* Service blocks */
  .service-block { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .service-block-num { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .service-block h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

  /* Service card */
  .service-card { padding: 32px 24px; min-height: 0; }
  .service-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  /* Founder section */
  .founder-portrait { max-width: 320px; }
  .founder-tag {
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .founder-decor.one { width: 180px; height: 180px; }
  .founder-decor.two { width: 160px; height: 160px; }

  .founder-content h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .founder-content p { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.6; }

  .founder-why { padding-top: 22px; margin-top: 26px; }
  .founder-why-list li { font-size: 14px; }

  .founder-signature {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .founder-signature svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .founder-signature-name { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .founder-signature-role { font-size: 12px; }

  .founder-cta { margin-top: 24px; flex-direction: column; }
  .founder-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Steps */
  .steps { gap: 28px; }
  .step-num { font-size: 2rem; top: -20px; }
  .step h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .step p { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Why list (legacy) */
  .why-list li { font-size: 15px; padding: 18px 0; }

  /* Marquee — slow down a touch */
  .marquee { padding: 22px 0; }
  .marquee-item { font-size: 1.15rem; gap: 36px; }
  .marquee-track { gap: 36px; animation-duration: 30s; }

  /* Buttons — generous tap targets */
  .btn { padding: 13px 22px; font-size: 14.5px; }

  /* Pricing card */
  .price-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .price-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .price { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 2.8rem); }
  .price-card ul { gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .price-card .btn {
    margin-top: 28px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Form */
  .form-wrap { padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
  .field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .field input, .field textarea { font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */ }

  /* Contact details — tighter spacing */
  .contact-detail { padding: 14px 0; }
  .contact-detail-text strong { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.4; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-top { gap: 32px; }
  .footer h4 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer-tagline { font-size: 14px; }
  .footer-disclaimer { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; }

  /* Inline service CTA */
  .services-inline-cta {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  }
  .services-inline-cta-buttons { width: 100%; }
  .services-inline-cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Beyond cards */
  .beyond-card { padding: 28px 22px; }

  /* Values */
  .values-row { gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .value-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .value-item p { font-size: 14px; }

  /* Hero stats — keep readable */
  .hero-visual .hero-meta { gap: 18px; }
}

/* Very small phones (iPhone SE, older Android) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .container,
  .container-tight { padding: 0 16px; }

  .display { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 9vw, 2.3rem); }
  h2.section-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }

  .hero-cta-row { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-cta { gap: 10px; }

  .nav-inner { padding: 8px 10px 8px 16px; }
  .nav .brand-logo { height: 50px; }
  .nav.scrolled .brand-logo { height: 36px; }
  .nav-toggle { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  .price { font-size: 2rem; }
  .price-card { padding: 28px 20px; }

  .form-wrap { padding: 20px 18px; }
}

/* Touch-friendly tap targets — improve hit area on links/buttons everywhere */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  a, button, .btn { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(115, 133, 97, 0.2); }

  /* Remove hover-only transforms that feel weird on touch */
  .service-card:hover,
  .service-block:hover,
  .price-card:hover,
  .beyond-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}