/* ============================================================
   SHLAMA ASSET RECOVERY
   styles.css

   Contents
   01. Design tokens
   02. Reset & base
   03. Typography primitives
   04. Buttons
   05. Layout: container, section, split
   06. Header & navigation
   07. Hero
   08. Process steps
   09. About / reasons
   10. Peace band
   11. Client stories
   12. FAQ accordion
   13. Contact & form
   14. Footer
   15. Responsive breakpoints
   16. Motion preferences
   ============================================================ */


/* ============================================================
   01. DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {

  /* --- Colour ------------------------------------------------
     Blue & white. Gold is an accent only and is kept to
     hairlines, quote marks and underlines (well under 5%).      */
  --navy:        #0F2A4A;   /* headings, footer, primary buttons */
  --navy-deep:   #0A1E37;   /* footer base, pressed states       */
  --blue:        #1D5FAD;   /* links and accents                 */
  --blue-dark:   #164A87;   /* link hover: keeps AA on white    */
  --sky:         #EAF2FB;   /* alternate section background      */
  --sky-line:    #D3E3F5;   /* hairline on tinted backgrounds    */
  --paper:       #FCFCFA;   /* main background, warm off-white   */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --gold:        #C9A227;   /* decorative only: hairlines, quote mark,
                               and labels on navy (6.9:1 there)   */
  --gold-ink:    #8A6A1E;   /* the same accent, darkened for use as
                               text on light backgrounds so it clears
                               AA (5.1:1 on white, 4.5:1 on sky)   */

  --ink:         #1A2733;   /* body text: 13.4:1 on paper       */
  --ink-soft:    #46586B;   /* secondary text: 6.8:1 on paper   */
  --line:        #DFE4EA;   /* hairline dividers                 */
  --line-strong: #C3CCD6;   /* form borders                      */
  --error:       #B3261E;

  /* --- Spacing scale -----------------------------------------
     One scale, used everywhere. Nothing off-scale.              */
  --s1: 8px;
  --s2: 16px;
  --s3: 24px;
  --s4: 40px;
  --s5: 64px;
  --s6: 96px;
  --s7: 128px;

  /* Section rhythm: every section uses this single value so
     vertical spacing is identical across the whole page.        */
  --section-y: var(--s7);

  /* --- Radius ------------------------------------------------ */
  --r-sm:   10px;   /* inputs                    */
  --r-btn:  12px;   /* every button, no exceptions */
  --r-md:   16px;   /* cards                     */
  --r-lg:   20px;   /* photography containers    */
  --r-pill: 999px;  /* nav bar                   */

  /* --- Elevation --------------------------------------------- */
  --shadow-nav:  0 2px 8px rgba(15, 42, 74, .06), 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 42, 74, .08);
  --shadow-navb: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 42, 74, .08), 0 12px 34px rgba(15, 42, 74, .12);
  --shadow-img:  0 12px 40px rgba(15, 42, 74, .10);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 42, 74, .04), 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 42, 74, .06);

  /* --- Type -------------------------------------------------- */
  --serif: "Fraunces", "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* --- Motion ------------------------------------------------
     Colour/underline transitions only. Nothing moves or scales. */
  --t: 160ms ease;

  --container: 1200px;
}


/* ============================================================
   02. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  /* offset for the fixed header when jumping to an anchor */
  scroll-padding-top: 120px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

/* Skip link: visible the moment it receives focus */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--s2) var(--s3);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-btn) 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* Global focus treatment */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}


/* ============================================================
   03. TYPOGRAPHY PRIMITIVES
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 1.35rem + 3.6vw, 3.9rem); margin-bottom: var(--s3); }   /* ~36 → 62px */
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.25rem + 2vw, 2.65rem); margin-bottom: var(--s3); }    /* ~28 → 42px */
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.008em; margin-bottom: var(--s1); }

p { margin: 0 0 var(--s3); max-width: 65ch; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; transition: color var(--t); }
a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }

strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* Kicker: plain letter-spaced text above a heading. Not a badge. */
.kicker {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s2);
  max-width: none;
}
.kicker--light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }

.lede {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 56ch;
}

/* Section heading block */
.section-head { margin-bottom: var(--s5); }
.section-head > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }   /* the block owns the gap, not the heading */
.section-head p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.container--narrow .section-head { text-align: center; }
.container--narrow .section-head h2 { margin-inline: auto; max-width: 20ch; }

/* Pull-out line: gold hairline on the left, used sparingly */
.callout {
  margin-top: var(--s4);
  padding-left: var(--s3);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* ============================================================
   04. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--s1);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  padding: 14px var(--s3);
  min-height: 44px;                 /* touch target */
  transition: background-color var(--t), color var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--white); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); }

.btn--lg { padding: 17px var(--s4); font-size: 1.02rem; min-height: 52px; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.btn-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s2);
  margin-top: var(--s4);
}


/* ============================================================
   05. LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s3);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 820px; }

.section { padding: var(--section-y) 0; }

.section--tint {
  background: var(--sky);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
}

/* Asymmetric two-column: text on one side, photograph on the other.
   Sections alternate direction down the page.                       */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
  align-items: center;
}
.split--reverse .split__media { order: -1; }

.split__text { max-width: 34rem; }

.split__media { margin: 0; }
.split__media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ============================================================
   06. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: var(--s2) 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s3);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-nav);
  padding: 10px 10px 10px var(--s3);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .navbar { box-shadow: var(--shadow-navb); }

/* --- Wordmark --- */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand__mark { width: 40px; height: auto; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
/* small gold detail in the wordmark */
.brand__sub {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* --- Nav --- */
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s4); }

.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s3);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
/* Nav links: a soft chip grows in behind the label on hover, and the
   section you are currently reading stays marked with a gold dot. */
.nav__list a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: color var(--t), background-color var(--t);
}
.nav__list a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--sky);
  transform: scale(.82);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: transform var(--t), opacity var(--t);
}
.nav__list a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav__list a:hover::before { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }

/* current section */
.nav__list a[aria-current="true"] { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.nav__list a[aria-current="true"]::before { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }

.nav__cta { padding: 12px var(--s3); min-height: 44px; }

/* --- Hamburger --- */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}
.nav-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.nav-toggle__bars { display: block; width: 18px; }
.nav-toggle__bars span {
  display: block;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-toggle__bars span + span { margin-top: 5px; }


/* ============================================================
   07. HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  padding: calc(var(--s7) + var(--s4)) 0 var(--section-y);
}

.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__title { margin-bottom: var(--s3); max-width: 15ch; }

.hero__media { margin: 0; }
.hero__media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Quiet trust strip: plain text separated by hairlines */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s3);
  margin: var(--s6) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--s3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.trust-strip span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.trust-strip span + span { padding-left: var(--s3); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }


/* ============================================================
   08. PROCESS STEPS
   Large serif numerals, hairline rules. No icons, no boxes.
   ============================================================ */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s4);
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--s6) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.step { padding-top: var(--s3); border-top: 1px solid var(--sky-line); }

.step__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
}

.step__title { margin-bottom: var(--s1); }
.step p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* Once the steps sit side by side, reserve two lines for every title
   so the body copy underneath shares one baseline across all four. */
@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .step__title { min-height: 2.5em; }
}


/* ============================================================
   09. ABOUT / REASONS
   ============================================================ */
.reasons { list-style: none; margin: var(--s4) 0 0; padding: 0; }
.reasons li { padding: var(--s3) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.reasons li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.reasons h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s1); }
.reasons p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }


/* ============================================================
   10. PEACE BAND: full bleed, navy duotone overlay
   ============================================================ */
.peace {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.peace__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
}

/* Navy wash keeps white text well clear of AA on the photograph */
.peace::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 42, 74, .88), rgba(10, 30, 55, .93));
}

.peace__inner { max-width: 820px; }

.peace__quote {
  margin: 0 0 var(--s4);
  position: relative;
  padding-top: var(--s4);
}
/* single gold quote mark: the one decorative flourish on the page */
.peace__quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.peace__quote p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.1vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.28;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 22ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.peace__body {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
}


/* ============================================================
   11. CLIENT STORIES
   ============================================================ */
.quotes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s3);
  align-items: start;
}

.quote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: var(--s4) var(--s3) var(--s3);
}
/* small gold quote mark, echoing the one in the peace band */
.quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: var(--s3);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.quote p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s2);
}
/* attribution sits under a hairline so the name reads as a caption
   rather than as part of the quote */
.quote footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding-top: var(--s2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.quote footer span {
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* ============================================================
   12. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--sky-line); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sky-line); }
.faq h3 { margin: 0; font-size: inherit; }

.faq__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s3);
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: var(--s3) 0;
  min-height: 56px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.faq__q:hover { color: var(--blue); }

/* plus / minus drawn in CSS: no icon font, no image */
.faq__icon {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.faq__icon::before,
.faq__icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 16px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.faq__icon::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg); transition: opacity var(--t); }
.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__icon::after { opacity: 0; }

.faq__a { padding: 0 0 var(--s3); }
.faq__a p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 68ch; }
.faq__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }


/* ============================================================
   13. CONTACT & FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
  align-items: start;
}
.contact__intro { max-width: 34rem; }

.contact__details {
  margin: var(--s4) 0 0;
  padding: var(--s3) 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s3);
}
.contact__details > div { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.contact__details dt {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.contact__details dd { margin: 0; }
.contact__details a {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.contact__details a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.contact__note { margin-top: var(--s3); font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* --- Form --- */
.contact__formwrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: clamp(var(--s3), 3vw, var(--s4));
}

.field { margin-bottom: var(--s3); }

.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--s1);
}
.req { color: var(--blue); }

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 13px var(--s2);
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }

.field select {
  appearance: none;
  /* chevron drawn as an inline SVG data URI: no external request */
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='9' viewBox='0 0 14 9'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l6 6 6-6' fill='none' stroke='%230F2A4A' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right var(--s2) center;
  padding-right: var(--s4);
}

.field input:hover,
.field select:hover,
.field textarea:hover { border-color: var(--ink-soft); }

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 95, 173, .18);
}

/* validation states */
.field.is-invalid input,
.field.is-invalid select,
.field.is-invalid textarea { border-color: var(--error); }
.field.is-invalid input:focus,
.field.is-invalid select:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(179, 38, 30, .16); }

.field__hint { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: var(--s1) 0 0; }
.field__error {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--error);
  margin: var(--s1) 0 0;
}

.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s2); }

/* Spam honeypot: moved off screen rather than display:none, since some
   bots skip fields that are outright hidden. Not reachable by keyboard. */
.honeypot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* error summary at the top of the form */
.form__summary {
  border: 1px solid var(--error);
  border-left-width: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: var(--s2) var(--s3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}
.form__summary h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--error); margin-bottom: var(--s1); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; }
.form__summary ul { margin: 0; padding-left: var(--s3); }
.form__summary li { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.form__summary a { color: var(--error); }

.form__micro {
  margin: var(--s2) 0 0;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: none;
}

.form__success {
  margin: var(--s3) 0 0;
  padding: var(--s2) var(--s3);
  background: var(--sky);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: .95rem;
  max-width: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   14. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  padding: var(--s6) 0 var(--s4);
}

.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s5);
  padding-bottom: var(--s5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
}

.footer__brand img { width: 148px; margin-bottom: var(--s3); }
.footer__brand p { font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); max-width: 34ch; }

.site-footer h2 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s2);
}
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-footer li { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.site-footer a {
  display: inline-block;
  /* padding carries the tap target past the 24px minimum without
     changing how far apart the links look */
  padding: 5px 0;
  min-height: 28px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

/* roomier targets once there is a thumb rather than a cursor */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-footer a { padding: 10px 0; min-height: 44px; }
}
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.site-footer :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--white); }

.footer__legal { padding-top: var(--s4); }
.footer__legal p {
  font-size: .86rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  max-width: 90ch;
}
.footer__copy { margin-top: var(--s3); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }


/* ============================================================
   15. RESPONSIVE
   Breakpoints checked at 1440 / 1024 / 768 / 375.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Tablet landscape and below (1024px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-y: var(--s6); }

  .nav { gap: var(--s3); }
  .nav__list { gap: var(--s2); }
  .nav__list a { font-size: .9rem; }

  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s4) var(--s4); }

  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s4); }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* ---- Tablet portrait and below (900px): stack the columns ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  html { scroll-padding-top: 100px; }

  /* nav collapses to a slide-down panel */
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }

  .nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + var(--s1));
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-navb);
    padding: var(--s2);
    display: none;
  }
  .nav.is-open { display: flex; }

  .navbar { position: relative; }

  .nav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .nav__list a {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--s2);
    min-height: 44px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  }
  .nav__list li:last-child a { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav__list a:hover { background: var(--sky); border-bottom-color: var(--line); }

  .nav__cta { margin-top: var(--s2); width: 100%; }

  /* single column everywhere */
  .hero { padding-top: calc(var(--s6) + var(--s4)); }
  .hero__grid,
  .split,
  .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* photo always follows the text on small screens, so the story
     reads in the same order regardless of desktop alternation */
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: 0; }

  /* copy first on small screens, so the headline is the first thing read */
  .hero__media img,
  .split__media img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }

  .split__text,
  .contact__intro { max-width: 100%; }

  .steps { margin-top: var(--s5); }
}

/* ---- Small tablet / large phone (640px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --section-y: var(--s5); }

  body { font-size: 16px; }

  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s3); }
  .step { padding-top: var(--s2); }
  .step__num { font-size: 2rem; }

  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

  .trust-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--s1);
    margin-top: var(--s5);
  }
  .trust-strip span + span { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }

  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s4); }
}

/* ---- Phone (420px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--s2); }

  .navbar { padding: 8px 8px 8px var(--s2); }
  .brand__mark { width: 34px; }
  .brand__name { font-size: 1.12rem; }
  .brand__sub { font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .14em; }

  .btn-row .btn { width: 100%; }
  .btn--lg { padding: 16px var(--s3); }

  .hero__media img,
  .split__media img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
}


/* ============================================================
   16. MOTION PREFERENCES
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   17. UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.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;
}


/* ============================================================
   18. HERO ADDITIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* plain trust points under the CTAs, hairline separated */
/* the hero CTAs need to sit on one line, so they run tighter than
   the default large button */
.hero .btn--lg { padding-inline: 28px; }

/* Two labels for the primary CTA. The long one wraps awkwardly on a
   narrow screen, so the short one takes over. display:none keeps the
   hidden label out of the accessibility tree, so only one is read. */
.btn__short { display: none; }

.hero__points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s2) var(--s3);
  margin: var(--s4) 0 0;
  padding: var(--s3) 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.hero__points li { position: relative; }
.hero__points li + li {
  padding-left: var(--s3);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.hero__media { position: relative; }
.hero__figure { margin: 0; }
.hero__figure img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* card overlapping the photograph, pointing at the estimator */
.hero__card {
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * var(--s4));
  bottom: var(--s4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s2);
  width: min(292px, 82%);
  padding: var(--s3);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.hero__card:hover { border-color: var(--line); border-left-color: var(--navy); }
.hero__card-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.hero__card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.hero__card-meta {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.hero__card-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }

/* the arrow sits in its own circle so the card reads as one control */
.hero__card-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background-color var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.hero__card:hover .hero__card-arrow { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }


/* ============================================================
   19. RECOVERY TICKER
   A slim editorial strip, not a banner. Hairlines top and
   bottom, small type, no decoration.
   ============================================================ */
.ticker {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.ticker__label {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 0 0 var(--s3);
  padding-right: var(--s3);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: none;
}

.ticker__viewport {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 56px, #000 calc(100% - 56px), transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 56px, #000 calc(100% - 56px), transparent);
}
.ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker-slide 64s linear infinite;
}
/* two identical copies, so translating exactly half the track
   width lands on a matching frame and the loop never jumps */
@keyframes ticker-slide {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.ticker:hover .ticker__track,
.ticker:focus-within .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }

.ticker__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: var(--s3);
  margin-right: var(--s3);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker__name   { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); }
.ticker__where  { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ticker__amount {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;
}


/* ============================================================
   20. PROCESS STEPPER
   ============================================================ */
.section-head--left { text-align: left; max-width: 46rem; }
.section-head__intro { margin-top: var(--s2); }

.stepper { margin-top: var(--s2); }

/* Connected timeline: a hairline runs behind the nodes and a navy
   fill extends along it as far as the selected stage. */
.stepper__rail {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s5);
  --node: 46px;
  --p: 0;
}
.stepper__rail::before,
.stepper__rail::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--node) / 2);
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.stepper__rail::before {
  left: 10%; right: 10%;
  background: var(--sky-line);
}
.stepper__rail::after {
  left: 10%;
  width: calc(80% * var(--p));
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: width 260ms ease;
}

.stepper__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s2);
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0 var(--s1) var(--s2);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}

.stepper__node {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: var(--node);
  height: var(--node);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--sky-line);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
  transition: background-color var(--t), border-color var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.stepper__step:hover .stepper__node { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }

/* stages already passed read as complete */
.stepper__step.is-done .stepper__node {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.stepper__step.is-active .stepper__node {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.stepper__name {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 15ch;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.stepper__step.is-active .stepper__name,
.stepper__step:hover .stepper__name { color: var(--navy); }
.stepper__step.is-active .stepper__name { font-weight: 600; }

.stepper__panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: clamp(var(--s3), 3vw, var(--s5));
}
.stepper__panel:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 3px; }

.stepper__stage {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s1);
}
.stepper__panel h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: var(--s2); }
.stepper__panel > p { max-width: 62ch; }

.stepper__facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s3);
  margin: var(--s4) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--s3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stepper__facts > div { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.stepper__facts dt {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.stepper__facts dd { margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink); }


/* ============================================================
   21. SURPLUS ESTIMATOR
   ============================================================ */
.calc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
  align-items: start;
}
.calc__intro { max-width: 34rem; }
.calc__nudge { margin-top: var(--s3); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.calc__panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: clamp(var(--s3), 3vw, var(--s4));
}

.calc__field { margin-bottom: var(--s3); }
.calc__field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--s1);
}

.calc__input { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.calc__currency {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--s2);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.calc__input input {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 13px var(--s2) 13px 30px;
  min-height: 52px;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.calc__input input:hover { border-color: var(--ink-soft); }
.calc__input input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 95, 173, .18);
}
.calc__hint { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: var(--s1) 0 0; }

.calc__result {
  margin: var(--s4) 0 var(--s3);
  padding: var(--s3);
  background: var(--sky);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--navy);
}
.calc__result-label {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}
.calc__result-value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.4vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: var(--s1) 0 0;
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;
}
.calc__result-note { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: var(--s1) 0 0; }
.calc__result.is-none { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.calc__result.is-none .calc__result-value { font-size: 1.5rem; }


/* ============================================================
   22. CONSENT CHECKBOXES (A2P)
   ============================================================ */
.field__optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.consent {
  margin: 0 0 var(--s3);
  padding: var(--s3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.consent legend {
  padding: 0 var(--s1);
  margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--s1));
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.consent__opt {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s2);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--s2) 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consent__opt + .consent__opt { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.consent__opt input {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  /* 24px clears the WCAG minimum target size; the whole label is
     clickable too, so the effective target is larger again */
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  accent-color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consent__opt span {
  font-size: .84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.consent__note {
  margin: var(--s2) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--s2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}


/* ============================================================
   23. FOOTER ADDITIONS
   ============================================================ */
.footer__legal-head { margin-top: var(--s3); }
.footer__entity {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}


/* ============================================================
   24. RESPONSIVE FOR THE NEW COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stepper__rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s2); }
  .stepper__facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__figure img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
  .hero__card {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--s3);
    padding: var(--s2) var(--s3);
  }
  .hero__card-title { font-size: 1.14rem; }
  .calc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc__intro { max-width: 100%; }
  .ticker__label { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stepper__rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s2); }
  /* the connector is horizontal, so it is dropped once the steps stack */
  .stepper__rail::before,
  .stepper__rail::after { display: none; }
  .stepper__facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s2); }
  .hero__points { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s1); }
  /* the dividers separate items sitting side by side; once they stack
     they become stray vertical bars, so they come off */
  .hero__points li + li { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .ticker__track { animation-duration: 42s; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .stepper__rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stepper__step { flex-direction: row; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s2); }
  .stepper__num { font-size: 1.25rem; }
}


/* ============================================================
   25. REDUCED MOTION FOR THE NEW COMPONENTS
   The ticker stops entirely and becomes a scrollable strip, so
   the content is still reachable without any movement.
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ticker__track { animation: none; width: auto; }
  .ticker__viewport { overflow-x: auto; }
  .hero__card-arrow { transition: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   26. LEGAL PAGES (privacy.html, terms.html)
   ============================================================ */
.legal-hero {
  /* top spacing comes from .crumb, exactly as it does on .page-hero,
     so both page types clear the fixed header by the same amount */
  padding-bottom: var(--s5);
  background: var(--sky);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
}
.legal-hero h1 { max-width: 18ch; }
.legal-hero__meta {
  margin-top: var(--s2);
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.legal { padding: var(--s6) 0 var(--section-y); }
.legal__body { max-width: 72ch; }
.legal__body h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-top: var(--s5);
  padding-top: var(--s3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.legal__body h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.legal__body h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: var(--s3); }
.legal__body p,
.legal__body li { color: var(--ink); }
.legal__body ul { margin: 0 0 var(--s3); padding-left: var(--s3); }
.legal__body li { margin-bottom: var(--s1); max-width: 68ch; }

/* the quoted consent wording carriers use for A2P review */
.legal__quote {
  margin: var(--s3) 0;
  padding: var(--s3);
  background: var(--sky);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.legal__contact {
  margin: var(--s4) 0 0;
  padding: var(--s3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--white);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s2);
}
.legal__contact div { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.legal__contact dt {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.legal__contact dd { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); }
/* padding carries these past the 24px minimum target size */
.legal__contact dd a { display: inline-block; padding: 3px 0; min-height: 26px; }

/* Anything still to be supplied by the client is marked, so it
   cannot be missed before the A2P submission goes in. */
.legal__todo {
  background: #FFF6D9;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gold-ink);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #6B520F;
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ============================================================
   27. INNER PAGE HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.crumb { padding-top: calc(var(--s7) + var(--s1)); }
.crumb ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s1);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s4);
  padding: 0;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.crumb li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: var(--s1); color: var(--line-strong); }
.crumb a { color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.crumb [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }

.page-hero {
  background: var(--sky);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
  padding-bottom: var(--s6);
}
.page-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 2.6vw, 3.1rem); max-width: 17ch; }
.page-hero .lede { max-width: 52ch; }
.page-hero__media { margin: 0; }
.page-hero__media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}




/* ============================================================
   28. PILLARS (about page)
   ============================================================ */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s3);
}
.pillar {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: var(--s4);
}
.pillar__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}
.pillar h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin-bottom: var(--s2); }
.pillar p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }


/* ============================================================
   29. NEVERS + TASKS + DOCS
   ============================================================ */
.nevers { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nevers li {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s3) 0 var(--s3) var(--s4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nevers li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
/* a drawn cross, so no icon font is needed */
.nevers li::before,
.nevers li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  top: calc(var(--s3) + .55em);
  width: 14px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--error);
  opacity: .75;
}
.nevers li::before { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nevers li::after  { transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.nevers h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nevers p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

.tasks { list-style: none; counter-reset: task; margin: var(--s4) 0 0; padding: 0; }
.tasks li {
  counter-increment: task;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 var(--s3) var(--s5);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--sky-line);
  margin-left: 14px;
}
.tasks li:last-child { border-left-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 0; }
.tasks li::before {
  content: counter(task);
  position: absolute;
  left: -15px;
  top: -2px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 29px;
  height: 29px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tasks h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tasks p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

.docs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s4);
}
.doc {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: var(--s3);
}
.doc h3 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
  padding-bottom: var(--s2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.doc ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.doc li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--s2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.doc li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.doc li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: .62em;
  width: 6px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
}


/* ============================================================
   30. FAQ PAGE LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-nav { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.faq-nav__title {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s2);
}
.faq-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--s4); padding: 0; }
.faq-nav li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-nav li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--s2) 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.faq-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.faq-nav__help {
  padding: var(--s3);
  background: var(--sky);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
.faq-nav__help p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 var(--s2); font-weight: 500; }

.faq-group { scroll-margin-top: 120px; }
.faq-group + .faq-group { margin-top: var(--s6); }
.faq-group__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
  padding-bottom: var(--s2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.faq-main .faq { border-top: 0; }
.faq-main .faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }


/* ============================================================
   31. CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--s6) 0;
}
.cta-band__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr auto;
  gap: var(--s5);
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--s2); max-width: 20ch; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .84); margin: 0; max-width: 54ch; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s2); }
.cta-band .btn--primary {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.cta-band .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--sky); border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--navy); }

.btn--quiet {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
}
.btn--quiet:hover { border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.cta-band :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--white); }


/* ============================================================
   32. PAGER
   ============================================================ */
.pager { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pager__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s3);
}
.pager__slot { display: block; }
.pager__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: var(--s4) 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.pager__link--next { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; }
.pager__link--prev { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); padding-right: var(--s3); }
.pager__dir {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.pager__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.pager__link:hover .pager__title { color: var(--blue); }


/* ============================================================
   33. SECTION FOOTER LINK
   ============================================================ */
.section-more { margin-top: var(--s4); max-width: none; }


/* ============================================================
   34. RESPONSIVE FOR PAGE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-nav { position: static; }
  .faq-nav ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s1); margin-bottom: var(--s3); }
  .faq-nav li { border: 0; }
  .faq-nav li:last-child { border: 0; }
  .faq-nav a {
    padding: 10px var(--s2);
    background: var(--sky);
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  }
  .faq-nav__help { display: none; }
  .docs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero__media img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s4); }
  .crumb { padding-top: calc(var(--s6) + var(--s2)); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pager__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .pager__link--prev { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-right: 0; }
  .pager__link--next { text-align: left; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-band__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}


/* ============================================================
   35. FOOTER BASE BAR
   Copyright on the left, build credit on the right.
   ============================================================ */
.footer__base {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--s3);
  margin-top: var(--s4);
  padding-top: var(--s3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
}

.footer__copy {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .58);
  max-width: none;
}

.footer__credit {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: right;
}

/* the quiet line that carries the value, kept understated on purpose */
.footer__credit-note {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer__credit-by {
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}
.footer__credit-by a {
  /* inline-block so the rule hugs the text rather than sitting on the
     line box, which left it floating on small screens */
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, .55);
  transition: color var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.footer__credit-by a:hover { color: var(--white); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }


/* ============================================================
   36. SMALL SCREEN REFINEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  /* the long CTA label wraps to two lines below this width */
  .btn__long  { display: none; }
  .btn__short { display: inline; }

  .footer__base {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--s3);
  }
  .footer__credit { align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
}


/* ============================================================
   37. WHO WE HELP
   ============================================================ */
.audience {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s6));
}
.audience__col h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
  padding-bottom: var(--s2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.audience__col > p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .99rem; }

.audience__list { list-style: none; margin: var(--s3) 0 0; padding: 0; }
.audience__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--s3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
  font-size: .97rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.audience__list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.audience__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: .68em;
  width: 10px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold-ink);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .audience { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s5); }
}