/* ==========================================================================
   Comfort Home Zone — Design System
   A warm editorial identity: cream paper, forest ink, terracotta accents.
   Built on Bootstrap 5.3 grid + utilities.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #1c231f;
  --forest: #2e4038;
  --forest-deep: #22312a;
  --clay: #b15e3b;
  --clay-soft: #d98b63;
  --clay-tint: #f2e2d5;
  --sand: #f3eadf;
  --cream: #fbf7f0;
  --paper: #ffffff;
  --muted: #6e6f66;
  --muted-soft: #8a8b80;
  --line: rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.12);
  --line-soft: rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.07);
  --gold: #c79a5b;

  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: "Manrope", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 26px;
  --radius-arch: 220px 220px var(--radius) var(--radius);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.05);
  --shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.35);
  --shadow-lg: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.45);

  --header-h: 84px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.68, 0.24, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- base ---- */
* { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 18px); }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* fine paper grain, no external assets */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.22'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

main, .site-header, .site-footer, .topbar { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

::selection { background: var(--clay); color: #fff; }

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

a { color: var(--forest); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--clay); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clay);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: -100px;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; color: #fff; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ typography -- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, .display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 0, "WONK" 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--ink);
}

h1, .h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.5rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.028em; }
h2, .h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.022em; }
h3, .h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.2; }
h4, .h4 { font-size: 1.16rem; line-height: 1.3; }

p { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 1.3vw, 1.16rem); line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); }

em, .italic { font-style: italic; }
.accent { color: var(--clay); font-style: italic; }
.script { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clay);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.eyebrow--center::after {
  content: "";
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--clay-soft); }

.section-title { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.section-lead { max-width: 34rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- layout -- */
.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0; }
.section--sand { background: var(--sand); }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section--forest { background: var(--forest); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }
.section--forest h1, .section--forest h2, .section--forest h3, .section--forest h4 { color: #fff; }
.section--forest .lead, .section--forest .section-lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68); }

.hairline { height: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 0; opacity: 1; margin: 0; }

.bg-soft {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 85% 0%, rgba(217, 139, 99, 0.14), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 45% at 0% 30%, rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- buttons - */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--forest);
  --btn-fg: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--btn-fg);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background-color 0.3s var(--ease),
              color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover, .btn:focus-visible { color: var(--btn-fg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-brand { --btn-bg: var(--forest); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -18px rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.9); }
.btn-brand:hover { --btn-bg: var(--forest-deep); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -18px rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.85); }

.btn-clay { --btn-bg: var(--clay); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -18px rgba(177, 94, 59, 0.9); }
.btn-clay:hover { --btn-bg: #9c5133; }

.btn-outline-brand {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: var(--forest);
  border-color: rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.28);
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover { --btn-bg: var(--forest); --btn-fg: #fff; border-color: var(--forest); }

.btn-light-pill { --btn-bg: #fff; --btn-fg: var(--forest); }
.btn-light-pill:hover { --btn-bg: var(--cream); }

.btn-outline-light {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { --btn-bg: #fff; --btn-fg: var(--forest); border-color: #fff; }

.btn-sm { padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }

.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
}
.link-arrow svg { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------- brand -- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.topbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 40px;
}
.topbar a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar__dot { color: var(--clay-soft); margin: 0 0.4rem; }
.topbar__note { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .topbar__inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .topbar__note--hide { display: none; }
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  background: rgba(251, 247, 240, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(251, 247, 240, 0.94);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -26px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.6);
}

.navbar { padding: 0.9rem 0; }
.navbar-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin-right: 1.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand-mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--clay); }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.55vw, 1.32rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.34em;
}
.brand-name em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--clay); }
.navbar-brand:hover .brand-name { color: var(--ink); }

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.15rem;
  margin: 0 0.7rem;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.1rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clay);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--clay); }

.navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
}
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%231c231f' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 7h18M3 12h18M3 17h18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.35rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link { margin: 0; padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .navbar-nav .nav-item:last-child .nav-link { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav-cta { margin-top: 0.9rem; }
  .nav-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ hero -- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.6rem) 0 clamp(3.4rem, 6vw, 5.6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(58vw, 720px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  right: -14%;
  top: -26%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 139, 99, 0.26), transparent 66%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.6vw, 4.7rem); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.hero__title .line { display: block; }
.hero__copy { max-width: 30rem; font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.25vw, 1.13rem); color: var(--muted); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.hero__meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hero__meta svg { color: var(--clay); }

.hero__media { position: relative; padding-left: clamp(0rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem); }
.hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 260px 260px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--sand);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.35;
}
.hero__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(190deg, rgba(28, 35, 31, 0) 45%, rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.32));
}

.hero__card {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.4rem;
  bottom: 2.2rem;
  width: min(15rem, 62%);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero__card svg { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--clay); margin-top: 2px; }
.hero__card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.hero__card span { font-size: 0.79rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; display: block; }

.hero__stamp {
  position: absolute;
  right: -1.6rem;
  bottom: 1.6rem;
  width: 118px;
  height: 118px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -24px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.08);
  animation: spin 30s linear infinite;
}
.hero__stamp svg:first-child { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hero__stamp .stamp-center {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  animation: spin 30s linear infinite reverse;
}
.hero__stamp .stamp-center svg { color: var(--clay); }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 1.8rem; }
  .hero__media { margin-top: 2.6rem; padding-left: 0; }
  .hero__frame { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.1; }
  .hero__card { left: 0.75rem; bottom: 1.2rem; width: min(16rem, 72%); }
  .hero__stamp { width: 104px; height: 104px; right: 0.3rem; bottom: -0.9rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero__card { display: none; }
  .hero__stamp { width: 92px; height: 92px; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- marquee -- */
.marquee {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee::before, .marquee::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 90px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest), transparent); }
.marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--forest), transparent); }
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 46s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__row { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.marquee__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.9rem;
  padding: 0 1.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__item::after { content: "✦"; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--clay-soft); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------- section head -- */
.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; }
.section-head--center .section-lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-head--split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------- service cards -- */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  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-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(177, 94, 59, 0.25);
}
.service-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--sand);
}
.service-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.12), transparent 42%);
}
.service-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(251, 247, 240, 0.94);
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.service-card__body {
  padding: 1.55rem 1.6rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.service-card__icon { color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.service-card__title {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.service-card__text {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.service-card__foot { margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.service-card__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
  padding: 0.62rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.24);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-card__btn svg { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__btn { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; border-color: var(--forest); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__btn svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.service-card__index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.service-card.is-target {
  border-color: var(--clay);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(177, 94, 59, 0.16), var(--shadow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------- feature tiles -- */
.feature-tile {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.feature-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.feature-tile__icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay-tint);
  color: var(--clay);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.feature-tile h3 { font-size: 1.14rem; margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.feature-tile p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- spotlight -- */
.spotlight { align-items: center; }
.spotlight__media { position: relative; }
.spotlight__img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-arch);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.7;
}
.spotlight__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.spotlight--reverse .spotlight__img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 220px 220px; }
.spotlight__badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  bottom: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.spotlight__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0 1.9rem; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.spotlight__list li { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.spotlight__list svg { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--clay); margin-top: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .spotlight__img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.6; border-radius: 200px 200px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }
  .spotlight--reverse .spotlight__img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 200px 200px; }
  .spotlight__badge { right: 0.5rem; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- process --- */
.process-card {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.9rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.process-card:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.process-card__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 139, 99, 0.5);
  color: var(--clay-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.process-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.process-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }
.process-card__word {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.4rem; right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- posts --- */
.post-card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.post-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--sand); }
.post-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-card__body { padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.7rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clay);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.post-card__meta span.sep { width: 16px; height: 1px; background: var(--line); display: inline-block; }
.post-card__meta span.kind { color: var(--muted-soft); }
.post-card__title { font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.24; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.post-card__title a { color: var(--ink); }
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.post-card__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.post-card__foot { margin-top: auto; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------- newsletter - */
.newsletter {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
}
.newsletter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(70% 90% at 100% 0%, rgba(217, 139, 99, 0.35), transparent 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.newsletter > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.newsletter h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.newsletter p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 30rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- cta band - */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.cta-band img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cta-band__overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(96deg, rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.86) 12%, rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.52) 60%, rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.24));
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-band__overlay h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 32rem; }
.cta-band__overlay p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); max-width: 30rem; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- forms --- */
.form-panel {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.form-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.form-control, .form-select {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: #a4a499; }
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--clay);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(177, 94, 59, 0.14);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-check-input { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; border-color: var(--line); margin-top: 0.28rem; }
.form-check-input:checked { background-color: var(--forest); border-color: var(--forest); }
.form-check-input:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.16); border-color: var(--forest); }
.form-check-label { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }
.form-text { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted-soft); }
.invalid-feedback { font-size: 0.8rem; }
.was-validated .form-control:invalid, .form-control.is-invalid { border-color: #b4462f; }

.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted-soft); margin-top: 1rem; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #eef3ec;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.2);
  color: var(--forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.form-success.is-visible { display: flex; }
.form-success svg { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; }

/* newsletter inline form (footer) */
.footer-form .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
}
.footer-form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }
.footer-form .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--clay-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 139, 99, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- info ----- */
.info-card {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}
.info-card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay-tint);
  color: var(--clay);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.info-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.info-card p, .info-card a { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--clay); }

.map-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: #eae3d6;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.map-card__art { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.map-card__art svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.map-card__pin {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 46%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--clay);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(28, 35, 31, 0.28));
}
.map-card__label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 1.4rem);
  background: rgba(251, 247, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- legal --- */
.legal-wrap { padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.legal-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem;
}
.legal-nav h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.legal-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; }
.legal-nav a { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); display: block; line-height: 1.4; }
.legal-nav a:hover, .legal-nav a.active { color: var(--clay); }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .legal-nav { position: static; margin-bottom: 2rem; } }

.legal-body { max-width: 46rem; }
.legal-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.95rem); margin: 2.6rem 0 0.85rem; scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem); }
.legal-body h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.legal-body h3 { font-size: 1.14rem; margin: 1.7rem 0 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; }
.legal-body p, .legal-body li { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.78; }
.legal-body ul { padding-left: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.legal-body li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.legal-body strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.legal-note {
  background: var(--sand);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clay);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}
.legal-note p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- page --- */
.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero--sand { background: var(--sand); }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.page-hero .lead { max-width: 36rem; }
.breadcrumb-trail {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.breadcrumb-trail a { color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb-trail a:hover { color: var(--clay); }
.breadcrumb-trail span.sep { opacity: 0.5; }
.breadcrumb-trail .current { color: var(--clay); }

.page-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}
.page-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.page-visual--arch { border-radius: 220px 220px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- article --- */
.article-head { padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 1.8rem; }
.article-title { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-soft);
}
.article-meta .tag { color: var(--clay); }
.article-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); }
.article-cover {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.article-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-body { max-width: 43rem; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem) 0 0; }
.article-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  float: left;
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  line-height: 0.82;
  padding: 0.14em 0.16em 0 0;
  color: var(--clay);
}
.article-body p { font-size: 1.03rem; line-height: 1.85; color: #3d423c; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 1.95rem); margin: 2.4rem 0 0.85rem; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin: 0 0 1.3rem; padding-left: 1.15rem; color: #3d423c; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 2.2rem 0;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.7rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clay);
  background: var(--sand);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--forest);
}
.article-body blockquote p { margin: 0; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; }
.article-body figure { margin: 2rem 0; }
.article-body figure img { border-radius: var(--radius); width: 100%; }
.article-body figcaption { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted-soft); margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.article-aside {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-aside h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-aside p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.author-chip { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.author-chip__mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--clay-tint);
  color: var(--clay);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.author-chip strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.author-chip span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-soft); }

.share-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2.4rem; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.share-row span { font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-soft); margin-right: 0.4rem; }
.share-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--forest);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.share-btn:hover { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; border-color: var(--forest); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------- list --- */
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.check-list svg { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--clay); margin-top: 3px; }

.pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
}
.pill--sand { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- quotes --- */
.quote-card {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.quote-card__mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--clay); }
.quote-card p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--forest); margin: 0; }
.quote-card footer { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted-soft); margin-top: auto; }
.quote-card footer strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.6rem) 0 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.site-footer h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .navbar-brand { margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-brand .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .brand-name em { color: var(--clay-soft); }
.footer-brand .brand-mark { color: var(--clay-soft); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 21rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-contact { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact svg { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--clay-soft); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--clay); border-color: var(--clay); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer-bottom ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.2rem; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ back to top - */
.to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 1020;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(251, 247, 240, 0.92);
  color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; border-color: var(--forest); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- reveal -- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero__stamp, .hero__stamp .stamp-center { animation: none; }
  * { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- utility -- */
.text-clay { color: var(--clay) !important; }
.text-muted-soft { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.bg-sand { background: var(--sand) !important; }
.bg-cream { background: var(--cream) !important; }
.rounded-arch { border-radius: var(--radius-arch); }
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.shadow-soft { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.max-40 { max-width: 40rem; }
.max-34 { max-width: 34rem; }
.ratio-4x3 { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

/* subscribe / unsubscribe layouts */
.split-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .split-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.split-card__media { position: relative; min-height: 280px; background: var(--forest); }
.split-card__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34, 49, 42, 0.15), rgba(34, 49, 42, 0.72));
}
.split-card__caption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  left: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  right: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: #fff;
}
.split-card__caption p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; max-width: 24rem; }
.split-card__caption h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.split-card__body { background: var(--paper); padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); }

.benefit-row { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.benefit-row__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay-tint);
  color: var(--clay);
}
.benefit-row h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.benefit-row p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

.unsub-card { max-width: 34rem; margin: 0 auto; }
.unsub-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clay-tint);
  color: var(--clay);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* alerts */
.alert-soft {
  background: #eef3ec;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 64, 56, 0.18);
  color: var(--forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- accordion - */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 1.3rem 2.4rem 1.3rem 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--clay); background: transparent; }
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:focus { box-shadow: none; border-color: transparent; }
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  width: 1rem; height: 1rem; background-size: 1rem;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' stroke='%23b15e3b' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 8h12M8 2v12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' stroke='%23b15e3b' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 8h12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 2.5rem 1.4rem 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------- inline chips --- */
.form-check-inline .form-check-label {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.form-check-inline { position: relative; }
.form-check-inline .form-check-input {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.65rem;
  top: 50%;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.form-check-inline .form-check-input:focus-visible + .form-check-label {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clay);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.form-check-inline .form-check-input:checked + .form-check-label {
  background: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--forest);
  color: #fff;
}
.form-check-inline .form-check-label:hover { border-color: var(--clay); color: var(--clay); }
.form-check-inline .form-check-input:checked + .form-check-label:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------- misc refinements - */
.split-card__body .form-label { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.site-footer .footer-brand p a { text-decoration: none; }
.page-hero--sand + .section { padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); }
.about-quote {
  margin: 1.8rem 0 0;
  padding: 0 0 0 1.4rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clay);
}
.about-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------- service grid tail ----- */
.advisor-panel {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 70% at 100% 0%, rgba(217, 139, 99, 0.35), transparent 60%),
    var(--forest-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.advisor-panel h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 22rem;
}
.advisor-panel p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; max-width: 24rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.advisor-panel .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.advisor-panel__spark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -18px;
  top: -18px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .page-hero .d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-2 .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .topbar { font-size: 0.74rem; }
  .topbar__note--hide { display: none; }
}