/* =========================================================
   BocaSmokeAndSoot.com — Design System v2
   Fire/smoke/soot cleanup, Boca Raton. Static, speed-first.
   Professional restoration-industry aesthetic.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --surface: #F6F8FB;
  --surface-2: #EDF1F6;
  --text: #14181D;
  --muted: #5B6470;
  --border: #E4E8EE;

  --ink: #15202B;          /* deep charcoal-navy — hero, header accents */
  --ink-2: #1E2B38;
  --ink-grad-a: #182532;
  --ink-grad-b: #0E1822;

  --accent: #C0392B;       /* fire red — CTA/links */
  --accent-dark: #9A2A1E;
  --accent-light: #E74C3C;
  --accent-2: #E67E22;     /* highlights */
  --success: #1A7F37;
  --success-dark: #14672C;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(16,24,40,.07);
  --shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(16,24,40,.06), 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(16,24,40,.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(16,24,40,.28);
  --ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(192,57,43,.18);

  --font: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica,
          Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji";

  --sp-1: 4px;  --sp-2: 8px;  --sp-3: 12px; --sp-4: 16px;
  --sp-5: 24px; --sp-6: 32px; --sp-7: 48px; --sp-8: 64px; --sp-9: 96px;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }  /* base size; contextual rules override */
a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { line-height: 1.18; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.1rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.25rem); margin-top: var(--sp-8); }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-top: var(--sp-6); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4); }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4); padding-left: 1.2rem; }
li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: var(--sp-7) 0; }
strong { font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-5); }
.section { padding: var(--sp-9) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: var(--sp-7) 0; }
.lede { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; line-height: 1.6; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center .lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.mw-prose { max-width: 72ch; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

.eyebrow { display: inline-block; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800; font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Top utility bar ---------- */
.topbar { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-size: .85rem; }
.topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-4); min-height: 40px; }
.topbar a { color: #fff; }
.topbar .tb-left { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-5); align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.topbar .tb-left span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar .tb-right { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-weight: 700; }
.topbar .tb-right .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2ecc71;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,204,113,.25); display: inline-block; }
.topbar .ico { width: 15px; height: 15px; opacity: .85; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .topbar .tb-left span:nth-child(n+2) { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-4); min-height: 76px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.1; }
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand .mark { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(192,57,43,.35); }
.brand .mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; display: block; }
.brand .brand-sub { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; font-size: .74rem; display: block;
  letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-5); }
.nav a { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; padding: 4px 0; }
.nav a:hover { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
.nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--accent); transition: right .2s ease; }
.nav a:hover::after { right: 0; }

.header-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 9px 11px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); margin: 4px 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color .15s ease, transform .06s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease; }
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn .ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(192,57,43,.30); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(192,57,43,.40); }
.btn--ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--text); border-color: var(--border); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn--outline-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }
.btn--phone { background: var(--success); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26,127,55,.28); }
.btn--phone:hover { background: var(--success-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(26,127,55,.38); }
.btn--lg { padding: 17px 28px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Hero (dark, professional) ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--ink-grad-a), var(--ink-grad-b));
  padding: var(--sp-9) 0; }
.hero::before { /* warm ember glow */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 460px at 88% -8%, rgba(231,76,60,.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at -5% 110%, rgba(230,126,34,.16), transparent 55%); }
.hero::after { /* subtle texture lines */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px; }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.hero h1 .hl { color: var(--accent-light); }
.hero .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); max-width: 56ch; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.hero-note { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.hero .pill { background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.hero .pill .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2ecc71; display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 7px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,204,113,.25); vertical-align: middle; }

/* hero trust row */
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6); margin-top: var(--sp-6);
  padding-top: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.hero-trust .trust-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.hero-trust .trust-item .tick { color: #2ecc71; }

/* hero quote card */
.quote-card { background: #fff; color: var(--text); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.quote-card h2 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.quote-card .qc-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.quote-card .form-hint { margin-top: var(--sp-3); text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Hero scene image (right column on home) ---------- */
.hero-scene { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); aspect-ratio: 3/2;
  background: var(--ink); }
.hero-scene img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-scene .scene-badge { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 14px; padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(15,24,34,.86); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.hero-scene .scene-badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2ecc71;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,204,113,.25); display: inline-block; }
.hero-scene .scene-caption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,24,34,0), rgba(15,24,34,.85));
  color: #fff; padding: var(--sp-7) var(--sp-5) var(--sp-4); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.hero-scene .scene-caption strong { color: var(--accent-light); }

/* ---------- Credential strip (honest, niche-credible) ---------- */
.credentials { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), var(--bg));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.credentials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-5) 0; }
.cred-item { padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.cred-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.cred-item .cred-ico { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--accent); flex: none; }
.cred-item .cred-label { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2; }
.cred-item .cred-sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.3; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .credentials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cred-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .cred-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .cred-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-right: 0; padding-top: var(--sp-4); }
}

/* ---------- Trust / stats band ---------- */
.statband { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.statband .grid { gap: 0; }
.stat { padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-5); text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat .num { font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }
.stat .num .ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--accent-light); }
.stat .lbl { color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .stat { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); } }

/* ---------- Trust strip (inline) ---------- */
.trust-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6);
  padding: var(--sp-4) 0; }
.trust-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
.trust-item .tick { color: var(--success); font-weight: 800; }

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-5); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--sp-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.card h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.card .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }

/* service card with icon + accent */
.svc-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease; padding: var(--sp-6); }
.svc-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s ease; }
a.svc-card:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
a.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdecea, #fbe0db); color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.svc-icon .ico { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.svc-card h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2); color: var(--text); }
.svc-card p { color: var(--muted); }
.svc-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--sp-4); color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.svc-link .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .2s ease; }
a.svc-card:hover .svc-link .ico { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* feature (icon + text) */
.feature { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.feature .f-icon { flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid;
  place-items: center; background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--accent); }
.feature .f-icon .ico { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.feature h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-1); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.feature p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }

.surface { background: var(--surface); }
.ink-bg { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.ink-bg h2, .ink-bg h3 { color: #fff; }
.ink-bg p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

/* card link helper (kept for back-compat) */
.card--link { transition: border-color .15s ease, transform .1s ease; }
a.card--link:hover { text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- "Our Methods" split section (photo + bullet list) ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: center; }
.split--reverse > *:first-child { order: 2; }
.split-figure { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border); aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--ink); }
.split-figure img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
.split-figure .badge {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; bottom: 14px; padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(15,24,34,.86); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.method-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--sp-5) 0 0; }
.method-list li { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.method-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.method-list .m-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; flex: none; border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdecea, #fbe0db); color: var(--accent); }
.method-list .m-icon .ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.method-list strong { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.method-list span.m-desc { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .split--reverse > *:first-child { order: 0; }
}

/* ---------- "What we restore" gallery (real photos) ---------- */
.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.gallery .gal-item { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease; }
.gallery .gal-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.gallery .gal-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.gallery .gal-item .gal-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-3);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,24,34,0), rgba(15,24,34,.92));
  color: #fff;
}
.gallery .gal-item .gal-overlay .gal-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--accent-light); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.gallery .gal-item .gal-overlay h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.gallery .gal-item .gal-overlay p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .85rem; }
.gallery-credit { color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; text-align: center; margin-top: var(--sp-4); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Step list (process) — premium numbered cards ---------- */
.steps { counter-reset: step; list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.steps li { position: relative; padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6) calc(var(--sp-7) + 36px);
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease; }
.steps li:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--accent); }
.steps li::before {
  counter-increment: step; content: "0" counter(step);
  position: absolute; left: var(--sp-5); top: var(--sp-5);
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(192,57,43,.34);
}
.steps li h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2); font-size: 1.18rem; }
.steps li p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* compact horizontal variant (home: 3-up grid) */
.steps--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); }
.steps--compact li { padding-left: var(--sp-6); padding-top: calc(var(--sp-6) + 64px); }
.steps--compact li::before { top: var(--sp-5); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .steps--compact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps--compact li { padding-left: calc(var(--sp-7) + 36px); padding-top: var(--sp-6); }
}

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumbs { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); padding: var(--sp-5) 0 0; }
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.breadcrumbs li::after { content: "›"; margin-left: var(--sp-2); color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumbs li:last-child::after { content: ""; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font: inherit;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); padding: var(--sp-5); display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-4); align-items: center; }
.faq-q .chev { width: 22px; height: 22px; transition: transform .2s ease; color: var(--accent); flex: none; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { padding: 0 var(--sp-5); max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .25s ease; }
.faq-a > div { padding-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Callout ---------- */
.callout { border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-2); background: #fff8f1;
  padding: var(--sp-5); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin: var(--sp-5) 0; }
.callout--info { border-left-color: var(--accent); background: #fdf0ef; }
.callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--sp-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.field { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.field label { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; font: inherit; color: var(--text);
  padding: 13px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg); transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--ring); }
.field textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.form-hint { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.form-success { display: none; padding: var(--sp-5); border: 1px solid var(--success);
  background: #effaf1; border-radius: var(--radius); color: #14532d; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-5); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-grad-a), var(--ink-grad-b)); }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 90% -20%, rgba(231,76,60,.32), transparent 60%); }
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2); }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); margin: 0; }
.cta-band .actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-6); margin-top: var(--sp-9); font-size: .92rem; }
.site-footer .brand { color: #fff; }
.site-footer .brand-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.7fr repeat(5, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6); }
.footer-grid h3 { font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3); }
.footer-grid h3 a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.footer-grid h3 a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-grid li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.footer-grid a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: #fff; }
/* brand + NAP column */
.footer-brand { padding-right: var(--sp-4); }
.footer-tag { margin: var(--sp-3) 0; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.footer-nap { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--sp-4) 0; display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); font-size: .9rem; }
.footer-nap li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.footer-nap svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; color: var(--accent-light); }
.footer-nap a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
.footer-nap a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-cred { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); margin: 0; }
.footer-cred svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; color: var(--accent-light); }
/* popular guides strip */
.footer-guides { margin-top: var(--sp-7); padding-top: var(--sp-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); align-items: center; font-size: .86rem; }
.footer-guides .fg-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; font-size: .76rem; }
.footer-guides a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); }
.footer-guides a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: var(--sp-6); padding-top: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; }
.disclosure { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); max-width: 62ch; flex-basis: 100%; }
.footer-motto { flex-basis: 100%; font-style: italic; font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.footer-motto em { font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- Misc helpers ---------- */
.pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; } .mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--sp-4); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-7); }
  .quote-card { max-width: 520px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .nav, .header-cta .btn--ghost { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-block; }
  .site-header.open .nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; background: var(--bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5); gap: var(--sp-4); }
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero { padding: var(--sp-7) 0; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* compact header so brand + click-to-call + menu fit narrow phones */
  .header-inner { gap: var(--sp-3); min-height: 64px; }
  .brand { font-size: 1rem; }
  .brand .mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .brand .brand-sub { display: none; }
  .header-cta .btn--phone { padding: 11px 14px; font-size: .85rem; box-shadow: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .cta-band .actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  /* logo-only brand keeps the phone CTA in view without overflow */
  .brand > span:not(.mark) { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0;
    margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
  .header-cta .btn--phone { padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* ---------- Header: keep nav fitting on tablets & small laptops ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1260px) {
  .nav { gap: var(--sp-4); }
  .nav a { font-size: .9rem; }
  .header-cta .btn--ghost { display: none; } /* keep the phone CTA, drop secondary until wide */
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-block; }
  .site-header.open .nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; background: var(--bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5); gap: var(--sp-4); }
}

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-5); }
.post-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.post-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease; }
a.post-card { color: inherit; }
a.post-card:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.post-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-grad-a), var(--ink-grad-b)); }
.post-thumb::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(360px 160px at 80% -10%, rgba(231,76,60,.35), transparent 60%); }
.post-thumb--red { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark)); }
.post-thumb--amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-2), #c0631b); }
.post-thumb--ink { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-grad-a), var(--ink-grad-b)); }
.post-thumb .post-ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; opacity: .92; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-body { padding: var(--sp-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-cat { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800; font-size: .74rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.post-card h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2); font-size: 1.14rem; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.post-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.post-readmore { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--sp-4); color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.post-readmore .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .2s ease; }
a.post-card:hover .post-readmore .ico { transform: translateX(4px); }
.post-meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: var(--sp-3);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3); align-items: center; }

/* featured post (wide) */
.post-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 0; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--bg); }
.post-feature .post-thumb { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 280px; }
.post-feature .post-body { padding: var(--sp-7); justify-content: center; }
.post-feature h2 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3); }

/* elegant empty state */
.blog-empty { text-align: center; border: 1.5px dashed var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-5); background: var(--surface); }
.blog-empty .be-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto var(--sp-4); border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdecea, #fbe0db); color: var(--accent); }
.blog-empty .be-icon .ico { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .post-grid, .post-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-feature .post-thumb { min-height: 200px; }
  .post-feature .post-body { padding: var(--sp-5); }
}

/* ---------- Blog article ---------- */
.article-hero { margin: var(--sp-5) 0 0; position: relative; }
.article-hero img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.article-hero figcaption { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: var(--sp-2); text-align: center; }
.article-hero figcaption .credit { opacity: .7; font-weight: 500; margin-left: 6px; }
.article-head { padding: var(--sp-7) 0 var(--sp-5); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.article-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.article-head h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.article-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.article-meta .avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; display: grid;
  place-items: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark)); }
.article-meta .author { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
.article-meta .sep { color: var(--border); }
.article-body { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.article-body h2 { margin-top: var(--sp-8); }
.article-body h3 { margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.article-body > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.article-body figure { margin: var(--sp-7) 0; }
.article-body figure svg, .article-body figure img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--bg); }
.article-body figcaption { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: var(--sp-2); text-align: center; }
.article-body blockquote { margin: var(--sp-6) 0; padding: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-2) var(--sp-5);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text); font-style: italic; }

/* key takeaways box */
.takeaways { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6); margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.takeaways h2, .takeaways h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3); font-size: 1.05rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--accent); }
.takeaways ul { margin: 0; }
.takeaways li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }

/* table of contents */
.toc { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6); margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.toc strong { display: block; font-size: .8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.toc ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.toc a { font-weight: 600; }

/* soft inline CTA inside articles */
.cta-soft { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf0ef, #fff8f1); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  margin: var(--sp-7) 0; }
.cta-soft h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2); }
.cta-soft p { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4); color: var(--muted); }

/* comparison table */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.table-wrap .ctable { margin: 0; }
.ctable { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: var(--sp-6) 0; font-size: .96rem; min-width: 520px; }
.ctable th, .ctable td { text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: top; }
.ctable thead th { background: var(--surface); font-weight: 700; }
.ctable tbody tr:hover { background: var(--surface); }

/* infographic step blocks (SVG-free fallback) */
.info-steps { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); counter-reset: ist; margin: var(--sp-5) 0; }
.info-steps .istep { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); align-items: flex-start; background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5); }
.info-steps .istep .n { counter-increment: ist; flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark)); }
.info-steps .istep .n::before { content: counter(ist); }
.info-steps .istep .ist-t { display: block; margin: 0 0 2px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.info-steps .istep p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition: none !important; }
}