/* ============================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand colors */
  --bg: #0A0A0B;
  --bg-2: #131316;
  --bg-3: #1C1C20;
  --bg-4: #25252B;

  --ivory: #F8F5F0;
  --cream: #E8E2D5;
  --cream-muted: rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.65);
  --cream-subtle: rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.4);

  --gold: #C9A961;
  --gold-light: #D4B97A;
  --gold-dark: #8B7355;
  --gold-glow: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);

  --sapphire: #2447A8;
  --sapphire-light: #3C63D2;

  --border: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);
  --border-strong: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --max-w: 1280px;
  --pad-x: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --gap-section: clamp(72px, 12vw, 140px);

  /* Effects */
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A961 0%, #D4B97A 50%, #8B7355 100%);
  --shadow-card: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 60px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);

  /* Mobile bottom bar height (used to offset content) */
  --mobile-bar-h: 0px;
}

/* ============================================================
   BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: var(--mobile-bar-h);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Selection */
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg); }

/* Scrollbar (subtle) */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--bg-4); border-radius: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
.font-display { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem); }

.lede { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--cream-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT HELPERS
   ============================================================ */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--pad-x); }

section {
  padding-top: var(--gap-section);
  padding-bottom: var(--gap-section);
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS — marketing-tier treatment
   Continuous idle pulse · multi-stop gradient sheen ·
   strong tactile shadows · letter-spacing animation · press state
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 60px;
  cursor: pointer;
  isolation: isolate;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    letter-spacing 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    border-color 0.45s ease,
    color 0.45s ease,
    background-position 0.6s ease,
    filter 0.45s ease;
}
/* ★ Diagonal shimmer sweep across the button on hover */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 70%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0) 30%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn:hover::before { left: 180%; }
.btn > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.btn svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ★★★ PRIMARY — gold gradient with continuous idle breath ★★★
   The breathing pulse is the marketing magic: the button is always
   gently signaling "click me" without ever being annoying. */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    #E0BC72 0%,
    #C9A961 28%,
    #D9C088 50%,
    #C9A961 72%,
    #8B7355 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  background-position: 30% 0;
  color: var(--bg);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 32px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.55),
    0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.6),
    inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(120, 80, 20, 0.18);
  animation: btnPulseGold 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes btnPulseGold {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 32px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.55),
      0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
      0 0 0 rgba(201, 169, 97, 0),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.6),
      inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(120, 80, 20, 0.18);
    filter: brightness(1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 32px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.55),
      0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
      0 0 36px -2px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.7),
      inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(120, 80, 20, 0.18);
    filter: brightness(1.06);
  }
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.015);
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  background-position: 90% 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 50px -12px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.7),
    0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 0 60px -5px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.75),
    inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(120, 80, 20, 0.18);
  animation-play-state: paused;
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}
.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1);
  transition-duration: 0.12s;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 16px -6px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.6),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.4);
}

/* ★★★ SECONDARY — glassmorphism with continuous border pulse ★★★ */
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(248, 245, 240, 0.025);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(248, 245, 240, 0.06);
  animation: btnPulseSec 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes btnPulseSec {
  0%, 100% {
    border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45);
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
      0 0 0 rgba(201, 169, 97, 0),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(248, 245, 240, 0.06);
  }
  50% {
    border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.85);
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
      0 0 24px -2px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25),
      inset 0 0 22px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(248, 245, 240, 0.1);
  }
}
.btn-secondary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.14) 0%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0) 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.015);
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06);
  animation-play-state: paused;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 50px -15px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4),
    0 0 40px -5px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3),
    inset 0 0 30px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
}
.btn-secondary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1);
  transition-duration: 0.12s;
}

.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* Reduced motion respect */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  background: transparent;
}
.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.brand-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(36, 71, 168, 0.4));
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), filter 0.45s ease;
  animation: brandIconBreath 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes brandIconBreath {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(36, 71, 168, 0.4)); }
  50%      { filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(36, 71, 168, 0.65)) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2)); }
}
.brand:hover .brand-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
}
.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.brand-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-icon { height: 34px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 17px; }
  .brand-tag { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
}
.header-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.header-phone {
  display: none;
  align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.header-phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.header-phone svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hamburger:hover { background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  position: absolute;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hamburger span:nth-child(1) { top: 16px; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(3) { top: 26px; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu overlay */
.menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 99;
  padding: 100px var(--pad-x) 40px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.menu.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.menu-nav {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.menu-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.menu-link:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 8px; }
.menu-link span:last-child { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.menu-cta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.menu-meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-muted);
}
.menu-meta a { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO — EDITORIAL SPLIT-SCREEN
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mobile-only background (hidden on desktop) */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 35% center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  animation: cinematicPanBg 90s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: background-position, transform;
}
@keyframes cinematicPanBg {
  0%   { background-position: 35% center; transform: scale(1.05); }
  100% { background-position: 65% center; transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Reduced-motion respect */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-photo-img, .hero-bg { animation: none !important; }
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 0%,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 35%,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.4)  55%,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 90%,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.95) 100%
    );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-noise {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.4 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.04;
  z-index: 2;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* The grid that holds text + photo */
.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Text side — full width on mobile (overlaid on bg image) */
.hero-text-side {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 100px var(--pad-x) 110px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Photo side — hidden on mobile, shows on desktop */
.hero-photo-side {
  display: none;
}

/* DESKTOP — true 50/50 editorial split */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  /* Hide the mobile bg layer */
  .hero-bg, .hero-overlay { display: none; }

  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero-text-side {
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 120px clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px) 110px clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 560px;
  }

  .hero-photo-side {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-2);
  }
  .hero-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 30% center;
    display: block;
    animation: cinematicPan 90s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: object-position, transform;
  }
  @keyframes cinematicPan {
    0%   { object-position: 30% center; transform: scale(1.04); }
    100% { object-position: 70% center; transform: scale(1.08); }
  }

  /* Soft fade from text-side bg into the photo for cinematic seam */
  .hero-photo-edge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 90px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      var(--bg) 0%,
      rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.6) 35%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Thin gold accent line at the seam — premium detail */
  .hero-photo-seam {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18%; bottom: 18%; left: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.0) 8%,
      rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45) 25%,
      rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.7) 50%,
      rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45) 75%,
      rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.0) 92%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 3;
    animation: seamShine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes seamShine {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
    50%      { opacity: 1; }
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  }
  .hero-text-side {
    padding-left: max(80px, calc((100vw - var(--max-w)) / 2 + 64px));
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 580px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 600px;
  }
}

/* Eyebrow with live pulse dot */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.2s forwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseLive 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.6);
}
@keyframes pulseLive {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.6); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0); }
}

/* Headline — refined, editorial size */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.35s forwards;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 4.75rem);
  }
}
.hero-title .line {
  display: block;
  /* No overflow:hidden — was clipping descenders like the "g" in "Highest" */
  padding-bottom: 0.04em;
}
.hero-title .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ★ Word-FX — continuous shine sweep across the text itself
   No underline — pure text-shine via animated background-clip */
.word-fx {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}
/* White-text shine for "Price." and "Timeline." */
.word-fx:not(.word-fx-gold) {
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    var(--ivory) 0%,
    var(--ivory) 35%,
    rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.95) 48%,
    #FFFFFF 50%,
    rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.95) 52%,
    var(--ivory) 65%,
    var(--ivory) 100%
  );
  background-size: 280% 100%;
  background-position: 100% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  text-shadow: none;
  animation: textShine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Gold-text shine for "Guesswork." (inside the .accent gold gradient) */
.word-fx.word-fx-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    var(--gold-dark) 0%,
    var(--gold) 28%,
    #F8E6B5 46%,
    #FFFAD7 50%,
    #F8E6B5 54%,
    var(--gold) 72%,
    var(--gold-dark) 100%
  );
  background-size: 280% 100%;
  background-position: 100% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: textShine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Stagger the shine so the three words don't peak at the same moment */
.line:nth-of-type(2) .word-fx { animation-delay: -2s; }
.line:nth-of-type(3) .word-fx { animation-delay: -4s; }

@keyframes textShine {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  50%      { background-position: -100% 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .word-fx { animation: none !important; background-position: 50% 0 !important; }
}

/* Subtitle — readable on any background */
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 520px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.55s forwards;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.5);
}
.hero-sub strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.75s forwards;
}

/* Meta line — credentials at a glance */
.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s 0.95s forwards;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.6);
}
.hero-meta-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Scroll cue — bottom center */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-scroll-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: scrollDot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 0; }
  20%  {                              opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(300%); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .hero-scroll { bottom: 100px; }
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTHORITY STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.authority {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.authority::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.authority-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px 16px;
}
.stat {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.about-image-wrap::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  inset: -16px -16px 16px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.about-image-wrap:hover::before { inset: -8px -8px 8px 8px; }
.about-image {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
}
.about-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.about-content h2 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.about-quote {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.about-credentials {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.credential {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.credential::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================================ */
.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.section-head h2 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.section-head .lede { margin-top: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   SELLERS / BUYERS SHARED STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.split-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.split-section.dark { background: var(--bg-2); }
.split-section .pain-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Case study cards */
.cases {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.case-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.case-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow);
}
.case-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.case-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.case-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.case-tag::before {
  content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.case-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.case-headline .num {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.case-body {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.case-stats {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.case-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.case-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Method list */
.method {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.method-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.method-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.method-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.method-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.method-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.method-text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--cream); }
.method-text strong { color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 500; }

/* CTA blocks within sections */
.section-cta {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08), rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.02));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.section-cta-text { font-size: 17px; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.6; }
.section-cta-buttons { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
.process { background: var(--bg-2); }
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  transition: padding-left 0.4s ease;
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-step:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  min-width: 56px;
}
.process-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.process-content p {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials { background: var(--bg); }
.test-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.test-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.test-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-strong); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.test-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 96px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.test-stars {
  display: flex; gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.test-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.test-attribution {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.test-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.test-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.test-link-row {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.test-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.test-link:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); gap: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   AREAS
   ============================================================ */
.areas { background: var(--bg-2); }
.area-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.area-col h3 {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.area-col h3::before {
  content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.area-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.area-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
}
.area-list li:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 8px; }
.area-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: -8px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s;
}
.area-list li:hover::before { width: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact { background: var(--bg); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.contact-info h2 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.contact-methods {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.contact-method {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding-left 0.3s;
}
.contact-method:hover { padding-left: 8px; }
.contact-method-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-method-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.contact-method-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  display: block;
}
.contact-method-value {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.form-wrap::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}
.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.field label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.field label .req { color: var(--gold); margin-left: 2px; }
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.field select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23C9A961' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; line-height: 1.5; }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
}
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--cream-subtle); }

.field-conditional { display: none; }
.field-conditional.show {
  display: flex;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.form-fineprint {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-success, .form-error {
  display: none;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-success { background: rgba(46, 160, 100, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(46, 160, 100, 0.3); color: #6FDFA0; }
.form-error { background: rgba(220, 60, 60, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(220, 60, 60, 0.3); color: #FF8B8B; }
.form-success.show, .form-error.show { display: block; animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-brand-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.footer-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-social {
  display: flex; gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.social-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
}
.social-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.social-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.compliance-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.compliance-logos {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.compliance-logos img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.7);
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}
.compliance-logos img:hover { filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(1); }
.compliance-mls {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--cream-muted); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 12px var(--pad-x) calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 90;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.mobile-bar.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-bar .btn {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  min-height: 48px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal.visible {
  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; }

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

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (640px+)
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .authority-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; right: -12px; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
    width: 1px; background: var(--border);
  }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cases { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .area-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .section-cta { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; padding: 40px; }
  .section-cta-text { flex: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP (960px+)
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .header-phone { display: inline-flex; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 80px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
  .form-wrap { padding: 40px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .mobile-bar { display: none; }
  body { --mobile-bar-h: 0px; }
}

/* Mobile only: account for bottom bar */
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  body.has-mobile-bar { padding-bottom: 76px; }
  .mobile-bar { display: grid; }
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================================
   ★★★ FLAIR LAYER ★★★
   Adds the production-grade polish: scroll progress, marquee,
   ornamental dividers, featured cards, dramatic stat hover,
   image frame, section ghost numbers.
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Scroll progress bar — fine gold line at top */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px; width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  z-index: 200;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.6);
}

/* 2. Marquee ticker — horizontally scrolling brand band */
.marquee {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 22px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee::before,
.marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 56px;
  animation: scrollMarquee 38s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 56px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-item .star {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.7em;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
}
.marquee-item .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}
@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* 3. Section ghost numbers — big serif numerals behind headings */
.section-head {
  position: relative;
}
.section-head .ghost-num {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(8rem, 22vw, 16rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 0.85;
  color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.05);
  top: -20px; right: -10px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  user-select: none;
}
.section-head > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* 4. Authority strip upgrade — more dramatic stat cards */
.authority {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg));
}
.stat {
  cursor: default;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.stat-number::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -6px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.stat:hover .stat-number::after { width: 60%; }

/* ★ HIGHLIGHTED STAT — the "$40M+" treatment ★
   Ambient halo + shimmer sweep + slightly larger + premium marker */
.stat-highlight {
  position: relative;
}
.stat-highlight::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -16px -8px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease 0.6s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-highlight.counted::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: haloBreathe 4s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
@keyframes haloBreathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.06); }
}
.stat-highlight > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-highlight .stat-number {
  /* Slightly bigger so it draws the eye */
  font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 7vw, 4.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  /* Multi-stop gradient enables the shimmer sweep on counted */
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    var(--gold-dark) 0%,
    var(--gold) 25%,
    #F8E6B5 48%,
    #FFFAD7 50%,
    #F8E6B5 52%,
    var(--gold) 75%,
    var(--gold-dark) 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  transition: background-position 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 16px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25));
}
.stat-highlight.counted .stat-number {
  background-position: 100% 0;
  /* After the sweep, run a continuous gentle re-shimmer */
  animation: shimmerLoop 6s ease-in-out infinite 2.2s;
}
@keyframes shimmerLoop {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 100% 0; }
  50%      { background-position: 70% 0; }
}
.stat-highlight .stat-label {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.stat-highlight .stat-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 16px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease 1.4s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1) 1.4s;
}
.stat-highlight.counted .stat-label::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* 5. Image frame upgrade — corner brackets + badge + cursor spotlight + 3D tilt */
.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  perspective: 1400px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.about-image-wrap::before { display: none; } /* remove the old border */
/* Ambient gold glow that breathes — gives the photo a "lit" feel always */
.about-image-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: ambientGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(20px);
}
@keyframes ambientGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  /* Continuous gentle float so the photo is always "alive" */
  animation: gentleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gentleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
.about-image-frame:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused; /* pause float during interactive hover */
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.65),
    0 30px 80px -15px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35),
    0 60px 120px -40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.about-image-frame .about-image {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 28%;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), filter 0.6s;
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.04) brightness(0.98);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-image-frame:hover .about-image {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: contrast(1.12) saturate(1.15) brightness(1.04);
}

/* ★ Cursor-tracking gold spotlight inside the frame ★ */
.about-image-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle 240px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15) 25%,
    transparent 55%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-image-frame:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Diagonal scan-line that sweeps across — runs once on entrance and again on hover */
.about-image-frame .scan-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%; left: -30%;
  width: 25%; height: 120%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.0) 30%,
    rgba(248, 230, 181, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.0) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(0);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(4px);
}
/* Auto-trigger scan-line when photo enters viewport */
.about-image-wrap.visible .scan-line {
  animation: scanSweep 1.5s ease-out 0.7s forwards;
}
.about-image-frame:hover .scan-line {
  animation: scanSweep 1.2s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes scanSweep {
  0%   { transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(0);     opacity: 0; }
  20%  {                                              opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(600%);  opacity: 0; }
}

/* Corner brackets — staggered continuous pulse so they're always alive */
.frame-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
              height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
              border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  animation: cornerPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cornerPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3));
  }
  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.7));
  }
}
.frame-corner.tl { top: -1px; left: -1px;  border-top-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.frame-corner.tr { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-top-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; animation-delay: 1s; }
.frame-corner.br { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; animation-delay: 2s; }
.frame-corner.bl { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px;  animation-delay: 3s; }
.about-image-wrap:hover .frame-corner {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Floating badge on image */
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px; left: -24px;
  padding: 18px 22px 16px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transform: translateY(0) translateZ(40px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.about-image-wrap:hover .about-badge { transform: translateY(-6px) translateZ(60px); }
.about-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}
.about-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge-lbl {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 6. Three-up cases grid (sellers section) */
.cases.three-up {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .cases.three-up { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cases.three-up .case-card.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* 7. Featured case card — bigger, more dramatic */
.case-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-3), var(--bg-2));
  padding: 48px 32px;
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  position: relative;
}
.case-card.featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, var(--gold-glow), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.case-card.featured .case-tag {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}
.case-card.featured .case-tag::before { display: none; }
.case-card.featured .case-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  max-width: 880px;
}
.case-card.featured .case-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .case-card.featured { padding: 56px 48px; }
  .case-card.featured .case-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* 8. Pull quote (decorative dividers between sections) */
.pull-quote {
  padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
}
.pull-quote::before,
.pull-quote::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.pull-quote::before { top: 24px; }
.pull-quote::after  { bottom: 24px; }
.pull-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--cream);
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
}
.pull-quote-text .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.pull-quote-author {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-subtle);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 9. Area callout (Illinois statewide) */
.area-callout {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 71, 168, 0.08), rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.area-callout-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.area-callout-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.area-callout strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.area-callout p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 10. Footer logo wrap — stops stretching, uses new vertical logo */
.footer-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 110px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.footer-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  display: block;
}

/* 11. Hero polish — bigger, more dramatic, more impact */
.hero-title {
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.hero-title .line {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-title .accent { font-weight: 400; }

/* Hero corner ornament */
.hero-ornament {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  z-index: 3;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-ornament { display: block; left: calc(var(--pad-x) - 1px); }
}

/* 12. Better case card — more dramatic hover */
.case-card { transform: translateZ(0); }
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) translateZ(0); }
.case-stat-num { transition: color 0.3s; }
.case-card:hover .case-stat-num { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* 13. Process step — better hover with gold accent line */
.process-step { position: relative; }
.process-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.process-step:hover::before { width: 24px; }
.process-step:hover { padding-left: 36px; }

/* 14. Testimonial card — bigger quote mark */
.test-card::before {
  font-size: 140px;
  top: -10px; right: 16px;
}

/* 15. Compliance bar polish */
.compliance-bar {
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.compliance-eho {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.compliance-eho img { height: 40px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.7); }
.compliance-eho span {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-subtle); font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 180px; line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 16. Trust badge strip — credentials below authority */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px 40px;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-badge svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold); }
.trust-badge:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-left: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust-badge:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}

/* 17. Hero meta dots polish */
.hero-meta {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* 18. Mobile bar enhancement — subtle pulse on first show */
@keyframes barPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.0); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4); }
}
.mobile-bar.visible {
  animation: barPulse 3s ease-in-out 1;
}

/* 19. Hover lift on testimonial cards */
.test-card { transform: translateZ(0); }
.test-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) translateZ(0); }

/* 20. Smooth section transitions — gradient overlap between dark sections */
.split-section.dark + .split-section:not(.dark),
.split-section:not(.dark) + .split-section.dark {
  position: relative;
}

/* Mobile tweaks for new flair */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-head .ghost-num { font-size: 6rem; top: -10px; right: 0; opacity: 0.6; }
  .marquee-item { font-size: 1rem; gap: 32px; }
  .marquee-track { gap: 32px; }
  .about-badge { left: 0; bottom: 16px; padding: 14px 16px 12px; }
  .about-badge-num { font-size: 1.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING CTA — hovers during scroll, dismissible
   Desktop: bottom-right card · Mobile: bottom pill above sticky bar
   ============================================================ */
.float-cta {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 90;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(15, 15, 17, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.96) 100%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px 18px 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 10px 14px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 40px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    border-color 0.5s ease;
  animation: floatCtaPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.float-cta.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  animation-play-state: running;
}
@keyframes floatCtaPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 40px -10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.08); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 60px -8px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.12); }
}

.float-cta-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; right: 8px;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.float-cta-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--ivory);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.float-cta-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--bg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  grid-row: 1;
  grid-column: 1;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 12px -2px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.4);
}
.float-cta-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: floatIconPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes floatIconPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5);  opacity: 0; }
}

.float-cta-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  grid-row: 1;
  grid-column: 2;
  padding-right: 22px; /* room for close button */
}
.float-cta-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.float-cta-text span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.float-cta-btn {
  grid-row: 2;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 0;
  color: var(--bg);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    background-position 0.5s ease,
    letter-spacing 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 18px -4px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.4);
}
.float-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-position: 100% 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px -6px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.7),
    0 0 30px -8px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 250, 215, 0.5);
}
.float-cta-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-duration: 0.12s;
}
.float-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.float-cta-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* DESKTOP: bottom-right floating card */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .float-cta {
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    max-width: 340px;
  }
}

/* MOBILE: compact horizontal pill above sticky bar — minimal footprint */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .float-cta {
    /* Clear the mobile sticky bar (~74px tall) + safe-area on notched phones + 10px breathing room */
    bottom: calc(84px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 9px 10px 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px; /* pill shape */
    /* Override desktop grid → single horizontal flex row */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    grid-template: none;
    z-index: 92; /* above mobile bar (z-index 80) but below menu (z-index 200) */
  }
  .float-cta-icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .float-cta-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .float-cta-pulse { display: none; } /* pulse looks cluttered at this size */

  .float-cta-text {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .float-cta-text strong {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    /* truncate cleanly on small screens */
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .float-cta-text span {
    /* Hide the long secondary line — the strong line communicates enough */
    display: none;
  }

  .float-cta-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-radius: 100px;
    grid-row: auto;
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .float-cta-btn svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  .float-cta-close {
    /* Smaller, repositioned for pill layout — sits on the icon's top-right corner */
    top: -6px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5);
  }
  .float-cta-close svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .float-cta { animation: none !important; }
  .float-cta-pulse { animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL MEDIA STRIP — vibrant brand colors, mobile-first
   ============================================================ */
.social-strip {
  padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg-2) 50%, var(--bg) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.social-strip .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.social-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.social-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.social-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.social-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.social-sub {
  color: var(--cream-muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Grid: 2x2 on mobile, 4 cols on desktop */
.social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Tile shell */
.social-tile {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: white;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 168px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
    box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .social-tile { min-height: 200px; padding: 36px 18px 30px; }
}

.social-tile-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  fill: white;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .social-tile-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
}
.social-tile:hover .social-tile-icon,
.social-tile:active .social-tile-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-3deg);
}

.social-tile-handle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .social-tile-handle { font-size: 14px; }
}
.social-tile-platform {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .social-tile-platform { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* Cursor-glow on hover/tap */
.social-tile-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.social-tile:hover .social-tile-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* Hover lift */
.social-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.social-tile:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
  transition-duration: 0.15s;
}

/* ━━━ INSTAGRAM ━━━ Iconic 5-stop brand gradient that gently shifts */
.social-tile.insta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    #FEDA75 0%,
    #FA7E1E 22%,
    #D62976 50%,
    #962FBF 72%,
    #4F5BD5 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% 220%;
  animation: instaShift 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes instaShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* ━━━ TIKTOK ━━━ Black with cyan + magenta neon glow */
.social-tile.tiktok {
  background: #010101;
  position: relative;
}
.social-tile.tiktok::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 35%, rgba(254, 44, 85, 0.55), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 65%, rgba(37, 244, 238, 0.5), transparent 55%);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: tiktokGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tiktokGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ━━━ LINKEDIN ━━━ Professional blue with subtle gradient shift */
.social-tile.linkedin {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A66C2 0%, #0077B5 50%, #004182 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gentleShift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ━━━ FACEBOOK ━━━ Facebook brand blue */
.social-tile.facebook {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2 0%, #166FE5 50%, #0E5BBC 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gentleShift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
@keyframes gentleShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 0; }
}

/* ★★★ Tile entry effect — cascading pop with overshoot + glow burst ★★★ */
.social-tile.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(70px) scale(0.82) rotateZ(-3deg);
  transition: none;
  perspective: 1000px;
}
.social-tile.reveal.visible {
  animation: socialTileEnter 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.4, 1) forwards;
}
.social-tile.insta.reveal.visible      { animation-delay: 0s;    }
.social-tile.tiktok.reveal.visible     { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.social-tile.linkedin.reveal.visible   { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.social-tile.facebook.reveal.visible   { animation-delay: 0.36s; }

@keyframes socialTileEnter {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(70px) scale(0.82) rotateZ(-3deg);
    filter: brightness(1.4) saturate(1.5);
  }
  60% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04) rotateZ(0.5deg);
    filter: brightness(1.15) saturate(1.2);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotateZ(0);
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
  }
}

/* Glow burst ring that radiates outward as each tile lands */
.social-tile.reveal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.social-tile.reveal.visible::after {
  animation: socialTileBurst 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}
.social-tile.insta.reveal.visible::after    { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.social-tile.tiktok.reveal.visible::after   { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
.social-tile.linkedin.reveal.visible::after { animation-delay: 0.64s; }
.social-tile.facebook.reveal.visible::after { animation-delay: 0.76s; }

@keyframes socialTileBurst {
  0%   { opacity: 0;    transform: scale(1);    border-width: 2px; }
  25%  { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.02); border-width: 2px; }
  100% { opacity: 0;    transform: scale(1.18); border-width: 0; }
}

/* Reduced motion respect */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .social-tile.insta,
  .social-tile.linkedin,
  .social-tile.facebook { animation: none !important; }
  .social-tile.tiktok::before { animation: none !important; }
  .social-tile.reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .social-tile.reveal.visible,
  .social-tile.reveal.visible::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ★★★ MOBILE VIBRANCY LAYER ★★★
   Constant atmospheric movement — orbs, pulses, flowing lines.
   Designed so the page never feels static, especially on touch
   devices where hover effects don't fire.
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Atmospheric drifting gold orbs — large blurred radial gradients
   that slowly drift in the background of dark sections */
.atmos {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.10), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.atmos.a {
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  top: -180px; right: -120px;
  animation: drift1 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.atmos.b {
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  bottom: -120px; left: -100px;
  animation: drift2 28s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.atmos.sapphire {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36, 71, 168, 0.14), transparent 65%);
}
@keyframes drift1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50%      { transform: translate(-90px, 70px) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes drift2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50%      { transform: translate(70px, -60px) scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .atmos.a { width: 320px; height: 320px; top: -100px; right: -80px; }
  .atmos.b { width: 240px; height: 240px; bottom: -60px; left: -60px; }
}
/* Make sure relevant sections clip the orbs */
.authority, .about, .process, .testimonials, .social-strip, .areas, .contact, .footer {
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Section content needs to stack above the orbs */
.authority .container,
.about .container,
.process .container,
.testimonials .container,
.social-strip .container,
.areas .container,
.contact .container,
.footer .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 2. Process steps — vertical gold line + traveling pulse */
.process-grid {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px; top: 32px; bottom: 32px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35) 12%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5) 50%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35) 88%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.process-grid::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px; top: 0;
  width: 5px; height: 70px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(248, 230, 181, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4) 40%,
    transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pulseTravel 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseTravel {
  0%   { top: 0;     opacity: 0; }
  10%  {             opacity: 1; }
  90%  {             opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: calc(100% - 70px); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .process-grid { padding-left: 8px; }
  .process-grid::before { left: 18px; }
  .process-grid::after  { left: 16px; }
}

/* 3. Trust strip — gold separator dots gently pulse */
.trust-badge:not(:last-child)::after {
  animation: dotBreath 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.trust-badge:nth-child(2):not(:last-child)::after { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.trust-badge:nth-child(3):not(:last-child)::after { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.trust-badge:nth-child(4):not(:last-child)::after { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.trust-badge:nth-child(5):not(:last-child)::after { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
@keyframes dotBreath {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.6); }
}

/* 4. Testimonial cards — subtle continuous border accent */
.test-card {
  animation: cardBorderBreath 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.test-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2s; }
.test-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 4s; }
@keyframes cardBorderBreath {
  0%, 100% { border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18); }
  50%      { border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.45); }
}

/* 5. Form fields — gold accent line that grows on focus */
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  position: relative;
}
.field {
  position: relative;
}
.field::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.field:focus-within::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* 6. Area list — gentle accent on continuous tap-target glow */
.area-list li {
  position: relative;
}
.area-list li::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.area-list li:hover::after,
.area-list li:active::after { width: 100%; }

/* 7. Mobile sticky bar — keep it ALWAYS visible with extra polish */
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .mobile-bar {
    /* Refined shadow and gradient backdrop */
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.0) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.92) 30%);
    box-shadow: 0 -20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  /* Subtle continuous glow on the mobile bar's edge so it stays "alive" */
  .mobile-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--gold) 30%,
      var(--gold-light) 50%,
      var(--gold) 70%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: barEdgeShine 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  @keyframes barEdgeShine {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0; }
    50%      { background-position: 100% 0; }
  }
}

/* 8. Footer social icons — continuous subtle accent */
.social-icon {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.social-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--gold-glow), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.social-icon:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* 9. Hero scroll cue — make the 'Explore' label gently pulse opacity */
.hero-scroll {
  animation: scrollCueBreath 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollCueBreath {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

/* 10. Marquee — slightly tilt items for kinetic feel on hover (desktop only) */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .marquee-item span:not(.dot):not(.star) {
    transition: color 0.3s ease, letter-spacing 0.3s ease;
  }
}

/* 11. Section heads ghost numbers — slow continuous opacity pulse */
.section-head .ghost-num {
  animation: ghostPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ghostPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1.5;  transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* 12. Pull quote — gentle decorative line shimmer */
.pull-quote::before,
.pull-quote::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: lineShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes lineShine {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0; }
  50%      { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* Reduced motion respect — disable purely-decorative continuous animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .atmos, .process-grid::after, .trust-badge::after,
  .test-card, .mobile-bar::before, .hero-scroll,
  .section-head .ghost-num, .pull-quote::before, .pull-quote::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ===== merged from index.html ===== */

/* ============================================================
   INTRO OVERLAY — cinematic page-load reveal
   ============================================================ */
body.intro-active { overflow: hidden; }
.intro {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #0A0A0B;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1), opacity .5s ease .4s;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}
.intro.lift { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.intro::before {
  /* subtle film grain */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.4 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.05; mix-blend-mode: overlay; pointer-events: none;
}
.intro::after {
  /* radial vignette */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.intro-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  left: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  height: 1px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A961 0%, rgba(201,169,97,0.35) 70%, rgba(201,169,97,0) 100%);
  animation: introLine 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) .12s forwards;
  z-index: 2;
}
.intro-mark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  left: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);
  animation: introMark .7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) .35s forwards;
  z-index: 2;
}
.intro-name {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  color: #F8F5F0;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.intro-meta {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.intro-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  right: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-feature-settings: 'tnum';
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(232,226,213,0.45);
  display: flex; gap: 1px; align-items: baseline;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: introMark .5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) .25s forwards;
  z-index: 2;
}
.intro-counter span:first-child { color: #F8F5F0; min-width: 3ch; text-align: right; }
.intro-monogram {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(80px, 14vw, 180px);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(201,169,97,0.55);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: introMonogram 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) .15s forwards;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

@keyframes introLine {
  from { width: 0%; }
  to   { width: calc(100% - clamp(56px, 10vw, 120px)); }
}
@keyframes introMark {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes introMonogram {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.96); }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  85%  { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.04); }
}

/* Reduced motion: instant fade only */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .intro-line, .intro-mark, .intro-counter, .intro-monogram { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .intro-line { width: 0; }
  .intro-monogram { opacity: 0; }
  .intro { transition: opacity .25s ease; }
  .intro.lift { transform: none; }
}

/* ===== merged from index.html ===== */

.faq {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 56px auto 56px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,226,213,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.32); }
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 100%);
}
.faq-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px; padding: 24px 28px;
  cursor: pointer; list-style: none; user-select: none;
  outline: none;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #C9A961;
  outline-offset: -2px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.faq-q {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 21px);
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.faq-icon {
  flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.12);
  color: #C9A961;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background .3s ease;
}
.faq-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: rgba(201,169,97,0.25);
}
.faq-a {
  padding: 0 28px 26px;
  animation: faqReveal .4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.faq-a::before {
  content: ""; display: block;
  height: 1px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,169,97,0.3) 0%, rgba(232,226,213,0.05) 100%);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.faq-a p {
  color: var(--cream-muted, rgba(232,226,213,0.65));
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  max-width: 760px;
}
@keyframes faqReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-item summary { padding: 20px 22px; gap: 16px; }
  .faq-q { font-size: 16.5px; }
  .faq-a { padding: 0 22px 22px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEIGHBORHOOD-PAGE HERO PHOTO BACKGROUND (Wikipedia-sourced)
   ============================================================ */
.nbh-hero { isolation: isolate; }
.nbh-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: saturate(0.78) contrast(1.06);
  opacity: 0.45;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: nbhBgPan 36s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nbh-hero-bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.35) 0%,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 55%,
      rgba(10,10,11,0.94) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(30,64,175,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes nbhBgPan {
  from { transform: scale(1.05) translateX(-1%) translateY(-0.5%); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.10) translateX(1%) translateY(0.5%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nbh-hero-bg { animation: none; transform: scale(1.05); }
}
.nbh-hero .container,
.nbh-hero > .nbh-hero-credit { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.nbh-hero-credit {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px; right: 16px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(232,226,213,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nbh-hero-credit a {
  color: inherit; text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,226,213,0.25);
  transition: color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.nbh-hero-credit a:hover {
  color: rgba(201,169,97,0.9);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201,169,97,0.4);
}