/* Our Approach is Different / When to Choose Us — Paul's 2026-08-30 rewrite */
  .appr-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;max-width:1140px;margin:26px auto 0}
  .appr-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:26px 26px}
  .appr-item h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.24rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:9px;line-height:1.28}
  .appr-item p{color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.62;font-size:.96rem;margin:0}
  .appr-lead{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65;font-size:1.04rem}
  .appr-lead strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  @media(max-width:900px){.appr-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .fit-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px;max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto}
  .fit-col{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px}
  .fit-col.is-not{background:var(--paper-soft);border-left:3px solid var(--warm-accent)}
  .fit-col h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:11px}
  .fit-col p{color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.64;font-size:.97rem;margin:0 0 11px}
  .fit-col p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
  @media(max-width:820px){.fit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

  :root{
    --navy:#0D548C;
    --navy-2:#1E527E;
    --navy-deep:#0B2C49;
    --green:#7A9A5C;
    --green-deep:#5F8044;
    --ink:#1F1A14;
    --ink-strong:#15110C;
    --ink-soft:#5A4F40;
    --paper:#F8F2E6;
    --paper-soft:#FCF7EC;
    --line:rgba(60,45,30,.10);
    --line-strong:rgba(60,45,30,.18);
    --glass:rgba(252,247,238,.72);
    --gold:#C99A4F;
    --warm-accent:#B89668;
    --eyebrow-ink:#8F6E42;   /* eyebrow labels: darker so they stand out (client 2026-10-20) */
    --serif:"Newsreader",Georgia,serif;
    --serif-alt:"Sentient",Georgia,serif;
    --sans:"General Sans","Hanken Grotesk",system-ui,sans-serif;
    --r:30px;
    --r-md:20px;
    --r-sm:14px;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
    --shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(80,55,30,.28);
    --shadow-soft:0 14px 40px -24px rgba(80,55,30,.2);
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
  body{
    font-family:var(--sans);
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--paper);
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    line-height:1.5;
    position:relative;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  /* the warm background holds still (2026-10-26): it used to drift on a 28s loop, which repainted the whole screen
     nonstop and re-blurred every glass element above it, for a movement nobody could see */
  body::before{
    content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;
    background:
      radial-gradient(1100px 720px at 88% -10%, rgba(201,154,79,.22), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(900px 800px at -8% 8%, rgba(122,154,92,.16), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(800px 620px at 50% 108%, rgba(184,150,104,.14), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg,#FCF8EE 0%, #F3EBD8 100%);
    background-size:200% 200%, 200% 200%, 200% 200%, 100% 100%;
    background-position:0% 0%, 100% 100%, 50% 100%, 0 0;
  }
  body::after{
    content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.45;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  img{display:block;max-width:100%}
  .wrap{max-width:1300px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}

  /* ---------------- HEADER (standard full-width bar) ---------------- */
  header{
    position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
    background:var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(140%);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px -20px rgba(8,40,70,.4);
  }
  .navbar{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    gap:20px;height:76px;
  }
  .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
  .brand .logo{height:46px;width:auto;display:block}

  .nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px;margin-left:auto}
  .menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;list-style:none}
  .menu > li > a,.menu > li > button{
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
    padding:11px 15px;border-radius:12px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
    transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .menu > li > a:hover,.menu > li > button:hover{background:rgba(10,82,139,.09);color:var(--navy)}
  .chev{width:8px;height:8px;border-right:1.7px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.7px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
@media(min-width:981px){.chev{display:none}.nav-inner{margin-left:36px;flex:1}.nav-right{margin-left:auto}}

  .nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
  .rating-chip{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
    padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.65);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  }
  .rating-chip .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:1px;font-size:.8rem}
  .call-btn{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;
    padding:13px 22px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy-deep));
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(6,60,102,.7);
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),filter .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .call-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);filter:brightness(1.06);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -12px rgba(6,60,102,.8)}
  .call-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px}
  .phone-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);padding:9px 12px;border-radius:8px;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease)}
  .phone-link:hover{background:rgba(10,82,139,.08);color:var(--navy)}
  .phone-link svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--navy)}

  /* ---------------- MEGA MENU ---------------- */
  .has-mega{position:static}
  .mega{
    position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:0;right:0;z-index:90;
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    border-radius:var(--r);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    padding:26px;
    opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(-12px) scale(.99);
    transform-origin:top center;
    transition:opacity .28s var(--ease),transform .28s var(--ease);
  }
  .has-mega.open .mega{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  .has-mega.open .chev{transform:rotate(-135deg)}
  .mega-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:2px 6px 18px;gap:20px}
  .mega-head h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:500}
  .mega-head h3 span{color:var(--green-deep)}
  .mega-head p{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:40ch}
  .tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
  .tile{position:relative;display:block;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:5/4.4;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);isolation:isolate}
  .tile img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.02);transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
  .tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.1)}
  .tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,22,38,0) 0%,rgba(6,22,38,.12) 34%,rgba(6,22,38,.62) 66%,rgba(6,22,38,.94) 100%)}
  .tile .body{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:20px;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 14px rgba(4,16,28,.55)}
  .tile .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;color:#BFE6A4;margin-bottom:6px}
  .tile h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .tile p{font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);margin-top:7px;max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s var(--ease),opacity .4s var(--ease),margin .4s var(--ease)}
  .tile:hover p{max-height:60px;opacity:1;margin-top:9px}
  .tile .pill{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px}

  /* ---- Demo 2 mega: tabs + hover preview ---- */
  .mega-layout{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:stretch}
  .tabs-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;padding:2px 6px 14px}
  .tabs-head span{color:var(--green-deep)}
  .mega-tabs{flex:0 0 300px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
  .mtab{
    position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:3px;
    padding:15px 42px 15px 18px;border-radius:16px;cursor:pointer;
    background:transparent;border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:background .22s var(--ease),border-color .22s var(--ease);
  }
  .mtab .mt-label{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
  .mtab .mt-sub{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .mtab .mt-arrow{position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(-5px);opacity:0;color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;transition:.25s var(--ease)}
  .mtab:hover{background:rgba(10,82,139,.06)}
  .mtab.is-active{background:rgba(10,82,139,.10);border-color:rgba(10,82,139,.16)}
  .mtab.is-active .mt-label{color:var(--navy)}
  .mtab.is-active .mt-arrow{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0)}

  .mega-preview{position:relative;flex:1;min-height:340px;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
  .mprev{position:absolute;inset:0;display:block;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),visibility .4s}
  .mprev.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  .mprev img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.05);transition:transform 6s ease}
  .mprev.is-active img{transform:scale(1)}
  .mprev::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:
    linear-gradient(to top right, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%)}
  .mprev-body{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:32px;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
  .mprev-body .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;color:#BFE6A4;margin-bottom:10px}
  .mprev-body h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .mprev-body p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.55;color:#fff;margin-top:12px;max-width:46ch;font-weight:400}
  .mprev-body .pill{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px}
  .app-badge{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;z-index:3;display:flex;align-items:center;background:#fff;padding:6px 10px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
  .app-badge img{position:static;inset:auto;height:15px;width:auto;display:block;transform:none}

  /* ---------------- DROPDOWN MENUS ---------------- */
  .has-dd{position:relative}
  .dd-btn{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);padding:11px 15px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease)}
  .dd-btn:hover,.has-dd.open .dd-btn{background:rgba(10,82,139,.09);color:var(--navy)}
  .has-dd.open .chev{transform:rotate(-135deg)}
  .dd-panel{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 12px);left:0;min-width:250px;
    background:var(--paper);backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(150%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(150%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    padding:8px;z-index:90;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(-10px);transform-origin:top left;
    transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .has-dd.open .dd-panel{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none}
  .dd-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-12px;height:12px}
  .dd-panel a{display:block;padding:11px 14px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;transition:background .18s var(--ease),color .18s var(--ease)}
  .dd-panel a:hover{background:rgba(10,82,139,.08);color:var(--navy)}
  .dd-rich{min-width:330px}
  .dd-rich a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding:12px 14px}
  .dd-rich a b{font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem}
  .dd-rich a span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:400}

  /* ---------------- HERO ---------------- */
  .hero{padding:76px 0 84px}
  .hero-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:66px}
  .hero-copy{max-width:1120px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
  .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:24px}
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:36px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--green))}
  .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:36px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),transparent)}
  .hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3.15rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em;white-space:nowrap}
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
  .hero .lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.62;max-width:66ch;margin:26px 0 0}

  .cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}

  /* compact hero AI bar — expands on focus */
  .hero-ask{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 6px 6px 18px;width:400px;max-width:100%;transition:width .35s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);box-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(40,30,15,.04)}
  .hero-ask:hover{border-color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .hero-ask:focus-within{width:560px;border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 14px 36px -14px rgba(13,84,140,.42),0 0 0 4px rgba(13,84,140,.08)}
  .hero-ask .ha-spark{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--warm-accent);flex-shrink:0;animation:sparkle 2.6s ease-in-out infinite}
  .hero-ask .ha-spark svg{width:18px;height:18px}
  .hero-ask input{flex:1;min-width:0;border:none;background:none;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);padding:11px 4px;outline:none}
  .hero-ask input::placeholder{color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .hero-ask .ha-btn{flex-shrink:0;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:none;cursor:pointer;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy-deep));color:#fff;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:filter .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
  .hero-ask .ha-btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.1);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .hero-ask .ha-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .hero-ask .ha-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(2px)}
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .hero-ask{width:100%}
    .hero-ask:focus-within{width:100%}
  }
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;padding:16px 30px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;border:1.6px solid transparent;transition:all .28s var(--ease)}
  .btn-primary{color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy-deep));box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(6,60,102,.72)}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 20px 38px -14px rgba(6,60,102,.82)}
  .btn-primary svg{width:17px;height:17px;transition:transform .28s var(--ease)}
  .btn-primary:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
  .btn-ghost{color:var(--navy);background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border-color:rgba(10,82,139,.22);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}

  /* ---- Ask Me Anything search bar ---- */
  .ask-row{margin:40px auto 0;width:100%;max-width:1080px;text-align:left}
  .ask-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px;padding-left:6px}
  .ask-label .star-ic{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--green);filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(102,183,60,.3));animation:sparkle 2.6s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes sparkle{0%,100%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}50%{transform:scale(1.12) rotate(10deg)}}
  .ask-bar{display:flex;align-items:stretch;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,45,75,.18);box-shadow:0 16px 42px -18px rgba(8,40,70,.4);padding:7px 7px 7px 6px;transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease)}
  .ask-bar:focus-within{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 18px 42px -16px rgba(8,40,70,.55),0 0 0 3px rgba(10,82,139,.1)}
  .ask-bar input{flex:1;border:none;outline:none;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);background:transparent;padding:17px 14px 17px 22px;min-width:0}
  .ask-bar input::placeholder{color:var(--ink-soft);opacity:.85}
  .ask-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy-deep));color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:15px 34px;border:none;cursor:pointer;flex-shrink:0;transition:filter .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
  .ask-btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.07);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .ask-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .ask-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
  .ask-btn.loading{pointer-events:none;opacity:.85}
  /* Expanding answer panel */
  .ask-answer{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid transparent;box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(8,40,70,0);opacity:0;transition:max-height .55s var(--ease),margin-top .35s var(--ease),padding .35s var(--ease),opacity .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
  .ask-answer.show{max-height:1200px;margin-top:14px;padding:26px 30px 24px;opacity:1;border-color:var(--line-strong);box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(80,55,30,.32)}
  .ask-answer .q-echo{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ask-answer .q-echo .q-text{color:var(--ink);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:.01em;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:1.02rem;font-family:var(--serif)}
  .ask-answer .a-body{font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.75;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:400}
  .ask-answer .a-body.err{color:#9B2C2C}
  .ask-answer .a-loading{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.94rem;padding:4px 0}
  .ask-dots{display:inline-flex;gap:5px}
  .ask-dots span{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#1E527E;animation:askdot 1.4s infinite ease-in-out both}
  .ask-dots span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:-.32s}
  .ask-dots span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:-.16s}
  @keyframes askdot{0%,80%,100%{transform:scale(.4);opacity:.5}40%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}
  .ask-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ask-foot a{color:#1E527E;font-weight:600;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
  .ask-foot a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .ask-bar input{font-size:.96rem;padding:14px 10px 14px 14px}
    .ask-btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:.9rem}
    .ask-answer.show{padding:22px 20px}
  }

  .trust{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:22px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .trust .t{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}
  .trust .t b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  .trust .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:1.5px}
  .trust .sep{width:1px;height:26px;background:var(--line)}

  /* hero visual */
  .hero-visual{position:relative;width:100%}
  .hero-figure{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);aspect-ratio:16/7.6}
  .hero-figure img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.04);transition:transform 9s ease}
  body.loaded .hero-figure img{transform:scale(1)}
  .hero-figure::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,28,46,0) 55%,rgba(8,28,46,.5) 100%)}

  .chip-glass{
    position:absolute;z-index:3;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(150%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(150%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  }
  .badge{top:22px;left:22px;padding:12px 16px}
  .badge .dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,#8FD06E,var(--green-deep));box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(102,183,60,.2)}
  .badge .txt{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
  .badge .txt span{display:block;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-soft)}

  .quote-card{right:24px;bottom:24px;max-width:320px;padding:20px 22px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:0;text-align:left}
  .quote-card .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink)}
  .quote-card .by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
  .quote-card .av{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;background:#E6EDF3;border:1.5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15);flex-shrink:0}
  .quote-card .nm{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}

  /* entrance */
  /* .reveal (hero): shows at once since 2026-11-04. It used to start at opacity 0 and fade in on body.loaded,
     which left PageSpeed with no Largest Contentful Paint (NO_LCP) and the hero blank until the fade. */
  /* Scroll entrance (2026-10-15): a gentle fade-up, once, as each block comes into view.
     html.sr-on is set in <head> (skipped for reduced motion / no IntersectionObserver) so nothing
     flashes before hiding; the script below adds .sr-in on view and .sr-done when finished, which
     hands transitions back to each element's own hover styles. */
  .sr-on :is(section:not(.hero) .sec-head>*,.plan-copy,.plan-step,.way-card,.ways-video,.ways-foot,.cl-row,.count-img,.startstep,.startnote,.proj-slider,.pj-upnext,.proj-cta,.aip-card,.gv-worry,.gv-card,.gv-cta,.price-min,.price-row,.fit-col,.faq,.fc-text,.fc-form,.gen-anim):not(.sr-in){opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}
  .sr-on :is(section:not(.hero) .sec-head>*,.plan-copy,.plan-step,.way-card,.ways-video,.ways-foot,.cl-row,.count-img,.startstep,.startnote,.proj-slider,.pj-upnext,.proj-cta,.aip-card,.gv-worry,.gv-card,.gv-cta,.price-min,.price-row,.fit-col,.faq,.fc-text,.fc-form,.gen-anim).sr-in:not(.sr-done){transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) var(--sr-d,0s),transform .8s var(--ease) var(--sr-d,0s)}

  /* ---------------- MOBILE ---------------- */
  .burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:9px;position:relative;z-index:120}
  .burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
  body.nav-open .burger span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  body.nav-open .burger span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  body.nav-open .burger span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

  @media(max-width:1080px){
    .menu > li > a,.menu > li > button{padding:10px 11px;font-size:.86rem}
    .rating-chip{display:none}
  }
  @media(max-width:980px){
    .wrap{padding:0 18px}
    header{padding:14px 0 0}
    .brand{position:relative;z-index:120}
    .brand .logo{height:40px}
    .burger{display:flex}
    .nav-inner{
      position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:100dvh;z-index:90;
      background:#F1F6FB;
      transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .42s var(--ease);
      overflow-y:auto;padding:130px 22px 70px;
      flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;margin-left:0;
    }
    body.nav-open{overflow:hidden}
    body.nav-open .nav-inner{transform:translateX(0)}
    .menu{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0}
    .menu > li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
    .menu > li > a,.menu > li > button{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 6px;font-size:1.1rem;border-radius:0}
    .nav-right{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
    .phone-link{justify-content:center;padding:14px;border-radius:10px;font-size:1rem}
    .rating-chip{display:flex;justify-content:center}
    .call-btn{justify-content:center}
    .mega{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;background:none;backdrop-filter:none;padding:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
    .has-mega.open .mega{max-height:1600px;padding:6px 0 14px}
    .mega-head{display:none}
    .tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
    .tile{aspect-ratio:16/8.5}
    .tile p{max-height:60px;opacity:1;margin-top:7px}
    .mega-layout{flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
    .tabs-head{display:none}
    .mega-tabs{flex:none}
    .mega-preview{display:none}
    .mtab{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 42px 16px 16px}
    .mtab .mt-arrow{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-50%)}
    .dd-btn{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 6px;font-size:1.1rem}
    .dd-panel{position:static;opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;background:none;backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;min-width:0;padding:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s var(--ease)}
    .has-dd.open .dd-panel{max-height:600px;padding:0 0 10px}
    .dd-panel a{white-space:normal;padding:12px 14px}

    .hero{padding:30px 0 50px}
    .hero-grid{gap:30px}
    .hero h1{white-space:normal}
    .hero-figure{aspect-ratio:4/3.6}
    .quote-card{right:14px;bottom:14px;max-width:80%}
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .trust{gap:14px}
    .trust .sep:last-of-type{display:none}
    .btn{padding:15px 24px}
    .quote-card .q{font-size:.94rem}
  }

  /* ---------------- DEMO SWITCHER BAR ---------------- */
  .demo-switch{
    position:fixed;left:14px;bottom:14px;z-index:200;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
    padding:4px 5px 4px 11px;border-radius:999px;
    background:rgba(14,18,22,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(140%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(140%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  }
  .demo-switch .lbl{font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-right:2px}
  .demo-switch a{
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .demo-switch a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff}
  .demo-switch a.is-active{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);color:#0E1216}

  /* ---- Demo 4: very subtle 4px radius (header bar stays flat) ---- */
  .menu>li>a,.menu>li>button,.rating-chip,.call-btn,.btn,
  .chip-glass,.badge,.quote-card,.mega,.tile,.tile .pill,.hero-figure,
  .mega-preview,.mprev,.mprev-body .pill,.mtab,.dd-panel,
  .demo-switch,.demo-switch a,.eyebrow::before,.eyebrow::after,
  .badge .dot,.quote-card .av,
  .ask-bar,.ask-btn{border-radius:4px !important}
  .navbar,header{border-radius:0 !important}

  /* ---- Demo 2: warmer, more delicate & elegant variant ---- */
  /* Newsreader light headline */
  .hero h1{font-family:var(--serif) !important;font-weight:300 !important;letter-spacing:-.012em !important;line-height:1.06 !important}
  .hero h1 em{font-weight:300 !important;font-style:italic !important;color:var(--navy-deep) !important}
  /* slim weights across nav and headings */
  .menu>li>a,.menu>li>button{font-weight:400 !important}
  .mega-head h3,.tabs-head{font-family:var(--serif) !important;font-weight:400 !important}
  .mtab .mt-label,.tile h4,.mprev-body h4{font-family:var(--serif) !important;font-weight:400 !important}
  /* thinner lines & borders everywhere */
  header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line) !important;box-shadow:0 6px 18px -16px rgba(80,55,30,.28) !important}
  .mega,.tile,.hero-figure,.mega-preview,.mprev,.mtab,
  .badge,.quote-card,.chip-glass,.dd-panel,.ask-bar{border-width:1px !important}
  .btn{border-width:1px !important}
  .ask-bar{border:1px solid var(--line-strong) !important;box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(80,55,30,.32) !important}
  .ask-bar:focus-within{border-color:var(--warm-accent) !important;box-shadow:0 14px 36px -20px rgba(80,55,30,.4),0 0 0 3px rgba(184,150,104,.14) !important}
  /* trust row delicate dividers */
  .trust .sep{width:1px !important;background:var(--line) !important;height:18px !important}
  .trust .t{font-weight:400 !important;color:var(--ink-soft) !important}
  .trust .t b{font-weight:500 !important}
  /* Navy buttons — pair the beige with warm-leaning navy */
  .ask-btn{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49) !important;font-weight:500 !important;letter-spacing:.04em !important;box-shadow:0 12px 28px -12px rgba(11,44,73,.55) !important}
  .ask-btn:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 32px -14px rgba(11,44,73,.7) !important}
  .btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49) !important;box-shadow:0 12px 28px -12px rgba(11,44,73,.45) !important}
  .btn-ghost{color:#0B2C49 !important;border-color:rgba(11,44,73,.28) !important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:#0B2C49 !important;color:#fff !important;border-color:#0B2C49 !important}
  .ask-label{color:var(--ink) !important;font-weight:500 !important;letter-spacing:.18em !important}
  .ask-label .star-ic{color:var(--warm-accent) !important;filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(184,150,104,.3)) !important}
  /* eyebrow refined */
  .eyebrow{font-weight:500 !important;letter-spacing:.24em !important;color:var(--eyebrow-ink) !important}
  .eyebrow::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--warm-accent)) !important;height:1px !important}
  .eyebrow::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--warm-accent),transparent) !important;height:1px !important}
  /* phones (2026-10-15): the long hero eyebrow fits on two lines; side rules dropped to give it room */
  @media(max-width:640px){.hero .eyebrow{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.13em !important;line-height:1.7}.hero .eyebrow::before,.hero .eyebrow::after{display:none}}
  /* lead — darker for readability on warmer beige, wider so it wraps to 2 lines */
  .hero .lead{font-weight:400 !important;color:var(--ink) !important;font-size:1.08rem !important;max-width:92ch !important}
.hero-copy .lead{font-size:1.21rem !important}
  .hero .lead + .lead{margin-top:14px}
  .trust .t b,.trust .t{color:var(--ink) !important}
  .trust .t{font-weight:500 !important}
  /* nav schedule button — navy */
  .call-btn{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49) !important;font-weight:500 !important;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(11,44,73,.5) !important}
  .phone-link{color:var(--ink) !important;font-weight:400 !important}
  .phone-link:hover{background:rgba(184,150,104,.12) !important;color:var(--warm-accent) !important}
  .phone-link svg{color:var(--warm-accent) !important}
  /* mega panel softer */
  .mega{background:var(--paper-soft) !important;border:1px solid var(--line) !important}
  .dd-panel{background:var(--paper-soft) !important;border:1px solid var(--line) !important}

  /* ---- Project gallery (replaces single hero image) ---- */
  .gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:14px;width:100%;margin-top:0}
  /* hero slider */
  .g-slider{position:relative;width:100%;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:21/9;box-shadow:0 18px 44px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.45);background:#ddd;margin-top:0}
  .g-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),visibility .7s}
  .g-slide.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  .g-slide img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.04);transition:transform 8s ease}
  .g-slide.is-active img{transform:scale(1)}
  .g-slide::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top right, rgba(0,0,0,.48) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.16) 34%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 58%)}   /* lighter 2026-10-14 so the photos read clearly; still shades the caption corner */
  .g-slide .g-callout{position:absolute;left:28px;bottom:24px;z-index:2;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.85),0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.6);max-width:80%}
  .g-slide .g-callout .g-cat{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8DDC2;margin-bottom:6px}
  .g-slide .g-callout .g-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .g-arrow{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:5;background:rgba(11,44,73,.6);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);color:#fff;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);transition:background .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .g-arrow:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.05)}
  .g-arrow svg{width:22px;height:22px;display:block}
  .g-prev{left:18px} .g-next{right:18px}
  .g-dots{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:14px;z-index:4;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:7px}
  .g-dots span{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);transition:background .25s var(--ease),width .25s var(--ease)}
  .g-dots span.is-on{background:#fff;width:22px;border-radius:4px}
  /* "Up next" strip (2026-10-14): thumbnails of the next 4 slides in a row UNDER the hero
     image (right-aligned); the first carries the autoplay progress bar. Built by the hero
     slider script from each slide's data-thumb. Its counter replaces the dots. */
  .g-slider.has-upnext .g-dots{display:none}
  .g-upnext{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;width:max-content;max-width:100%;margin:16px auto 0;padding:8px 10px 8px 16px;border-radius:14px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(1.1);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(1.1);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -20px rgba(40,30,15,.4)}
  .g-un-head{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:4px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink)}
  .g-un-count{color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:.12em;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
  .g-un-row{display:flex;gap:10px}
  .g-un-thumb{position:relative;width:112px;height:66px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;background:#E9E2D6;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.7);opacity:.72;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
  .g-un-thumb:first-child{opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.95),0 8px 18px -10px rgba(40,30,15,.55)}
  .g-un-thumb:hover,.g-un-thumb:focus-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.95),0 8px 18px -10px rgba(40,30,15,.55);outline:none}
  .g-un-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
  .g-upnext.is-swap .g-un-thumb{animation:gunin .45s var(--ease) both}
  .g-upnext.is-swap .g-un-thumb:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.05s}
  .g-upnext.is-swap .g-un-thumb:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.1s}
  .g-upnext.is-swap .g-un-thumb:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.15s}
  @keyframes gunin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(12px)}}
  /* arrows sit outside the image (2026-10-14): beside it where there is room, otherwise at the
     two ends of the thumbnail row under it */
  .g-stage{position:relative}
  .g-stage>.g-arrow{width:46px;height:46px;background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;box-shadow:0 14px 28px -14px rgba(40,30,15,.35)}
  .g-stage>.g-arrow:hover{background:var(--navy-deep,#0B2C49);border-color:var(--navy-deep,#0B2C49)}
  .g-stage>.g-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px}
  .g-stage>.g-prev{left:-68px} .g-stage>.g-next{right:-68px}
  @media(max-width:1400px){
    .g-stage>.g-arrow{top:auto;bottom:-80px;transform:none}
    .g-stage>.g-arrow:hover{transform:scale(1.05)}
    .g-stage>.g-prev{left:0} .g-stage>.g-next{right:0}
  }
  @media(max-width:1100px){.g-stage>.g-arrow{bottom:-76px}}
  /* detail slides: three close-ups side by side, revealed left to right */
  .g-slide.g-detail::after{display:none}
  /* each slide carries its own shadow (not the slider box), so on detail slides the three panels
     float as separate photos with the page showing in the gaps */
  .g-slider{overflow:visible;background:transparent;box-shadow:none}
  .g-slide{border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;background:#ddd;box-shadow:0 18px 44px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.45)}
  .g-slide.g-detail{overflow:visible;background:transparent;box-shadow:none}
  .g-panels{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;background:transparent}
  .g-panel{position:relative;margin:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px;background:#E9E2D6;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.55);opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
  .g-slide.g-detail.is-active .g-panel{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .g-slide.g-detail.is-active .g-panel:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.12s}
  .g-slide.g-detail.is-active .g-panel:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.24s}
  .g-panel .mb-heart{top:10px;right:10px;width:32px;height:32px}
  .g-panel .mb-heart svg{width:16px;height:16px}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.g-upnext.is-swap .g-un-thumb{animation:none}.g-panel{transition:none;transform:none}}
  @media(max-width:1100px){.g-un-thumb{width:96px;height:58px}}
  @media(max-width:900px){.g-un-thumb:nth-child(4){display:none}}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .g-slider{aspect-ratio:16/10}
    .g-slide .g-callout{left:18px;bottom:18px}
    .g-slide .g-callout .g-title{font-size:1.1rem}
    .g-arrow{width:38px;height:38px}
    .g-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}
    .g-prev{left:10px} .g-next{right:10px}
    .g-panels{gap:8px}
    .g-stage>.g-arrow{width:38px;height:38px;bottom:-55px}
    .g-stage>.g-prev{left:0} .g-stage>.g-next{right:0}
    .g-panel .mb-heart{top:6px;right:6px;width:28px;height:28px}
    .g-upnext{gap:9px;margin-top:10px;padding:6px 7px 6px 11px;border-radius:11px}
    .g-un-head{font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.12em}
    .g-un-row{gap:6px}
    .g-un-thumb{width:58px;height:38px;border-radius:6px}
  }
  .gallery .g-card{position:relative;border-radius:4px !important;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.4);background:#ddd}
  .gallery .g-card img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
  .gallery .g-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
  .gallery .g-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(20,12,4,.72) 100%);pointer-events:none}
  .gallery .g-callout{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:2;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.8),0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
  .gallery .g-callout .g-cat{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8DDC2;margin-bottom:4px}
  .gallery .g-callout .g-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
    .gallery .g-card{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  }

  /* ---- AI search section (below hero image) ---- */
  .ai-section{padding:46px 0 30px;margin-top:0}
  .ai-shell{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
  .ai-shell .ai-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px}
  .ai-shell .ai-label .star-ic{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--warm-accent);animation:sparkle 2.6s ease-in-out infinite}
  .ai-shell .ai-bar{display:flex;align-items:stretch;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.35);padding:4px 4px 4px 4px;border-radius:4px !important}
  .ai-shell .ai-bar:focus-within{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -20px rgba(11,44,73,.5),0 0 0 3px rgba(30,82,126,.12)}
  .ai-shell .ai-bar input{flex:1;border:none;outline:none;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);background:transparent;padding:13px 14px 13px 18px;min-width:0}
  .ai-shell .ai-bar input::placeholder{color:var(--ink-soft);opacity:.85}
  .ai-shell .ai-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:500;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:10px 24px;border:none;cursor:pointer;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:4px;transition:filter .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
  .ai-shell .ai-btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.07);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .ai-shell .ai-btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .ai-shell .ai-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
  .ai-shell .ai-btn.loading{pointer-events:none;opacity:.85}
  .ai-shell .ai-caption{margin-top:12px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:680px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;line-height:1.55}
  .ai-answer-base{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid transparent;box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(40,30,15,0);opacity:0;text-align:left;border-radius:4px !important;transition:max-height .55s var(--ease),margin-top .35s var(--ease),padding .35s var(--ease),opacity .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
  .ai-answer-base.show{max-height:1400px;margin-top:14px;padding:24px 28px 22px;opacity:1;border-color:var(--line-strong);box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.32)}
  .ai-answer-base .q-echo{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ai-answer-base .q-echo .q-text{color:var(--ink);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:.01em;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--serif)}
  .ai-answer-base .a-body{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.7;white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:400}
  .ai-answer-base .a-body.err{color:#9B2C2C}
  .ai-answer-base .a-loading{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.92rem;padding:2px 0}
  .ai-answer-base .ai-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-soft);flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ai-answer-base .ai-foot a{color:#1E527E;font-weight:600}

  /* ---- Founder quote testimonial below gallery ---- */
  .founder-strip{margin:22px auto 0;max-width:680px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px !important;padding:14px 18px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px -16px rgba(40,30,15,.3)}
  .founder-strip .av{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;border:1.5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15)}
  .founder-strip .body{flex:1;min-width:0}
  .founder-strip .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.42;font-weight:400}
  .founder-strip .by{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:4px}
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .founder-strip{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:10px;padding:18px}
    .founder-strip .av{width:60px;height:60px}
  }

  /* ================ FULL HOMEPAGE SECTIONS ================ */
  .sec{padding:84px 0}
  /* subtle alternating band to give the page structure (content stays inset via .wrap) */
  .sec.band{background:rgba(93,72,44,.055)}
  .sec-sm{padding:56px 0}
  .sec-head{text-align:left;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto 48px}
  .sec-head .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:18px}
  .sec-head .eyebrow::before,.sec-head .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--warm-accent);opacity:.6}
  .sec-head h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);max-width:820px}
  .sec-head h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
  .sec-head .sub{margin-top:18px;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.65;font-weight:400;max-width:700px}

  /* Problem / Solution */
  .problem{background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.5))}
  /* "3 Ways to Work With Us" styles live in ai-search.css (global component, _partials/sections/ways.html) */

  .startlist{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
  .startstep{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:26px 28px}
  .startstep .sn{flex:0 0 42px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem}
  .startstep h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:7px}
  .startstep p{color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.62;font-size:.98rem;margin:0}
  .startnote{max-width:880px;margin:20px auto 0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6;text-align:center}
  @media(max-width:640px){.startstep{gap:14px;padding:22px 20px}.startstep .num-badge{width:44px;height:44px}.startstep .num-badge b{font-size:1.4rem}}   /* 2026-10-15: badge stays beside the title, smaller */

  .problem-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto}
  .problem-text h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.8vw,2.3rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.18;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:24px}
  .problem-text h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--warm-accent);font-weight:400}
  .problem-quotes{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-bottom:26px}
  .problem-quotes .pq{padding:14px 18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-left:3px solid var(--warm-accent);border-radius:4px;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--ink)}
  .problem-text p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink)}
  .problem-text p + p{margin-top:14px}
  .problem-img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:4px;overflow:visible;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -32px rgba(40,30,15,.45)}
  .problem-img > img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px}
  .float-quote{position:absolute;left:-40px;right:auto;bottom:-32px;width:460px;max-width:calc(100% + 80px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);border-radius:6px;padding:22px 24px 18px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.45),0 6px 14px -8px rgba(40,30,15,.18);z-index:3}
  .float-quote blockquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.42;color:var(--ink);margin:0;letter-spacing:-.005em}
  .float-quote blockquote em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy);font-weight:400}
  .float-quote figcaption{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-top:14px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .float-quote figcaption img{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;border:1.5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
  .float-quote figcaption b{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
  .float-quote figcaption span{display:block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:3px}
  @media(max-width:920px){
    .float-quote{left:14px;right:14px;bottom:-22px;max-width:none}
    .float-quote blockquote{font-size:.96rem}
  }

  /* Plan in one place — 3 feature cards */
  .features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}
  .feature{background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:30px 28px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease)}
  .feature:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 26px 50px -28px rgba(40,30,15,.35)}
  .feature .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(122,154,92,.16);color:var(--green-deep);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px}
  .feature .ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
  .feature h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--ink)}
  .feature p{font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink)}

  /* Plan in one place: intro left, numbered steps stacked right (2026-09-24, replaces the 3 cards) */
  .plan-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:64px;align-items:start}
  .plan-head{max-width:none;margin-bottom:26px}
  @media(max-width:640px){.plan-br{display:none}}
  .plan-copy{font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink);max-width:560px}
  .plan-cta{margin-top:30px}   /* link to the process page (client 2026-10-21) */
  .plan-steps{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:4px 30px;box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(40,30,15,.3)}
  .plan-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:46px minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:start;padding:21px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .plan-step:first-child{border-top:0}
  .plan-step .num-badge{margin-bottom:0;width:46px;height:46px}
  .plan-step .num-badge b{font-size:1.5rem}
  .plan-lbl{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:6px}
  .plan-step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.4vw,1.2rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:10px}
  .plan-step p{font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft);text-wrap:pretty}
  .plan-step h3{text-wrap:balance}
  .plan-step h3:last-child{margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.35}   /* one statement per step (2026-10-14) */
  @media(max-width:980px){.plan-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}.plan-copy{max-width:none}}
  @media(max-width:640px){.plan-steps{padding:2px 20px}.plan-step{grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;padding:22px 0}.plan-step .num-badge{width:48px;height:48px}.plan-step .num-badge b{font-size:1.55rem}}

  /* split: image left, text right (or reverse) */
  .split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
  .split.rev{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr}
  .split-img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:5/4;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -32px rgba(40,30,15,.45)}
  .split-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
  .split-text h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.8vw,2.3rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.18;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px}
  .split-text h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy);font-weight:400}
  .split-text p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink)}
  .split-text p + p{margin-top:14px}
  .split-text .result-tag{display:inline-block;margin-top:22px;padding:6px 14px;background:rgba(11,44,73,.08);color:var(--navy);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;border-radius:4px}

  /* Masonry project gallery */
  /* Project slider — 3 cards visible, scroll-snap with arrows + dots */
  .proj-slider{position:relative;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 4px}
  .proj-track{display:flex;gap:18px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none;padding:4px 4px 16px;scroll-padding:0 4px;scroll-behavior:smooth}
  .proj-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .proj-slide{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 36px) / 3);scroll-snap-align:start;position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;background:#ddd}
  .proj-slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease);cursor:zoom-in}
  .proj-slide:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
  .proj-slide::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(20,12,4,.78));pointer-events:none}
  .proj-slide .cap{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:12px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:.95rem;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.85)}
  /* "Up close" columns (2026-10-14): every other column is three detail shots from
     the project beside it. Each cell is its own lightbox item; its .cap is read by
     the lightbox only. */
  .proj-detail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr;gap:6px;background:transparent;overflow:visible}
  .proj-detail::after{display:none}
  .proj-detail:hover img{transform:none}
  .pd-cell{position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px;background:#ddd}
  .pd-cell.pd-top{grid-column:1 / -1}
  .pd-cell img{transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
  .proj-detail .pd-cell:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
  .pd-cell .cap{display:none}
  .pd-tag{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;z-index:3;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:5px 11px 5px 9px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(252,247,236,.94);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;box-shadow:0 4px 14px -6px rgba(40,30,15,.4);pointer-events:none}
  .pd-tag svg{width:12px;height:12px;color:var(--navy)}
  .pd-cell .mb-heart{top:8px;right:8px;width:30px;height:30px}
  .pd-cell .mb-heart svg{width:15px;height:15px}

  .proj-arrow{position:absolute;top:calc(50% - 20px);transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:6;background:var(--navy);border:1px solid var(--navy);color:#fff;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 14px 28px -14px rgba(40,30,15,.32);transition:background .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease),opacity .2s var(--ease)}
  .proj-arrow:hover:not([disabled]){background:var(--navy-deep,#0B2C49);border-color:var(--navy-deep,#0B2C49);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.06)}
  .proj-arrow[disabled]{opacity:.35;cursor:not-allowed}
  .proj-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px;display:block}
  .proj-prev{left:-58px} .proj-next{right:-58px}
  @media(max-width:1380px){.proj-prev{left:-26px} .proj-next{right:-26px}}

  /* hero AI answer container — sits below CTA row, full width of hero copy */
  .hero-ai-answer{max-width:780px;margin-top:0}
  .hero-ai-answer.show{margin-top:22px}

  .proj-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
  /* with the Up next strip the dots go; arrows re-center on the photos (they had allowed for the dots) */
  .proj-slider.has-upnext .proj-dots{display:none}
  .proj-slider.has-upnext .proj-arrow{top:calc(50% - 6px)}
  .pj-upnext{margin-top:6px}
  .proj-dots button{background:rgba(40,30,15,.22);border:none;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:width .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease)}
  .proj-dots button.is-on{background:var(--navy);width:24px;border-radius:4px}

  .proj-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:34px}

  /* customer journey centered text */
  .center-text{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink);font-weight:400}
  .center-text p + p{margin-top:18px}
  .center-text strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy)}

  /* Trust band — count on */
  /* Count-on list (left) + image (right) */
  .count-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:stretch;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
  .count-list{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:14px 28px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -30px rgba(40,30,15,.32);align-self:start}
  .cl-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .cl-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
  .cl-row .ic{flex-shrink:0;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(13,84,140,.08);color:var(--navy);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .cl-row .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
  .cl-row .body h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.22;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:5px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
  .cl-row .body p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .count-img{position:relative;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 28px 60px -30px rgba(40,30,15,.4);min-height:520px}
  .count-img img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .count-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
    .count-img{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:4/3;order:-1}
  }

  /* Compare cards (traditional vs design-build) */
  .compare{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}
  .cc{padding:36px 30px;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
  .cc.bad{background:rgba(180,80,50,.06);border-color:rgba(180,80,50,.14)}
  .cc.good{background:rgba(11,44,73,.05);border-color:rgba(11,44,73,.16)}
  .cc .lbl{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}
  .cc.bad .lbl{color:#9B5232}
  .cc.good .lbl{color:var(--navy)}
  .cc h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.18;margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--ink)}
  .cc p{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink)}

  /* Big quote */
  .bigquote{text-align:left}
  .bigquote q{display:block;max-width:860px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.95rem);font-weight:300;font-style:italic;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em;quotes:none}
  .bigquote q::before,.bigquote q::after{display:none}
  .bigquote .by{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:28px}
  .bigquote .by img{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1.5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
  .bigquote .by .nm{text-align:left;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}
  .bigquote .by .nm span{display:block;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:.08em;margin-top:2px}

  /* Process timeline — vertical, alternating zigzag with visible numbers + connector lines */
  .timeline{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 120px 1fr;gap:0;max-width:1320px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;position:relative;list-style:none;padding:0}
  /* central vertical dashed spine */
  .timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:30px;bottom:30px;left:50%;width:2px;transform:translateX(-50%);background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--warm-accent) 0 8px,transparent 8px 16px);opacity:.85;z-index:0}
  .ph{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:stretch;z-index:1;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -26px rgba(40,30,15,.32);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);height:320px}
  .ph:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -26px rgba(40,30,15,.42)}
  /* odd → left column. even → right column with downward offset that's >= card height so badges never overlap */
  .ph:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1;margin:0 0 90px 0}
  .ph:nth-child(even){grid-column:3;margin:200px 0 90px 0}
  .ph:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
  /* connector — short horizontal dashed line from card inner edge to the spine */
  .ph::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;height:2px;width:60px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(to right,var(--warm-accent) 0 6px,transparent 6px 14px);opacity:.85;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:0}
  .ph:nth-child(odd)::after{right:-60px}
  .ph:nth-child(even)::after{left:-60px}
  .ph-img{flex:0 0 40%;position:relative;background:#F3EBD8;overflow:hidden;border-radius:6px 0 0 6px}
  .ph-img img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
  .ph:hover .ph-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
  /* numbered badge — sits ON the spine, in the middle column */
  .ph .num{position:absolute;top:50%;z-index:4;width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49);color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.55rem;font-weight:400;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -8px rgba(11,44,73,.65),0 0 0 6px #FCF8EE;transform:translateY(-50%)}
  .ph:nth-child(odd) .num{right:-90px}
  .ph:nth-child(even) .num{left:-90px}
  .ph-body{padding:30px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;flex:1;overflow:hidden}
  .ph .dur{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:12px}
  .ph h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.32rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
  .ph p{font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-soft)}

  /* Pricing */
  /* Pricing — wide image rows with overlaid white card on left */
  .price-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:28px;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto 12px}
  /* side by side (2026-10-14): photo on top, price card overlapping its lower edge */
  .price-stack{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:30px;align-items:start}
  .price-stack .price-row{min-height:0;overflow:visible;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none}
  .price-stack .price-row .pr-img{position:relative;inset:auto;height:auto;aspect-ratio:3/2;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 28px 60px -30px rgba(40,30,15,.45)}
  .price-stack .price-row::after{display:none}
  .price-stack .price-card{margin:-72px 26px 0;max-width:none}
  @media(max-width:900px){.price-stack{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:640px}}
  .price-card h3{text-wrap:balance}
  @media(max-width:760px){.price-stack .price-card{margin:-36px 10px 0;padding:24px 20px 20px}}
  .price-row{position:relative;width:100%;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 28px 60px -30px rgba(40,30,15,.45);min-height:460px}
  .price-row .pr-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
  .price-row::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right, rgba(20,15,8,.55) 0%, rgba(20,15,8,.18) 45%, rgba(20,15,8,0) 75%);pointer-events:none}
  .price-card{position:relative;z-index:2;margin:38px 0 38px 42px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:30px 30px 26px;max-width:430px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.32)}
  .price-card .cat{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:10px}
  .price-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
  .price-card .rows{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px}
  .price-card .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line)}
  .price-card .row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .price-card .row .sz{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink)}
  .price-card .row .px{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
  .price-card .tl{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-style:italic;line-height:1.5}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .price-row{min-height:0}
    .price-row .pr-img{position:relative;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover}
    .price-row::after{display:none}
    .price-card{margin:-32px 14px 14px;max-width:none}
  }
  .price-min{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 26px;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6}
  .price-cta{display:flex;gap:18px;justify-content:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}
  .est-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:18px 22px;max-width:340px;text-align:left}
  .est-card .lbl{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:6px}
  .est-card .nm{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
  .est-card .dsc{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.5}
  .est-card a{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem}

  /* Reviews + Service Area */
  .area-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:center;max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto}
  .area-text h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.8vw,2.3rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.18;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px}
  .area-text h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy);font-weight:400}
  .area-text p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px}
  .area-text .sub-lbl{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:8px;margin-top:18px}
  .area-hoods{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:14px}
  .area-hoods span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink)}

  /* FAQ accordion */
  .faq-list{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .faq{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}
  .faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:22px 26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink)}
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
  .faq summary::after{content:"+";font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--warm-accent);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .faq[open] summary::after{content:"−"}
  .faq[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .faq-body{padding:18px 26px 26px;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink)}
  .faq-body p + p{margin-top:12px}

  /* Final CTA */
  .final-cta{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(255,255,255,.2));text-align:center}
  .final-cta-inner{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .final-cta h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.1;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:20px}
  .final-cta h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
  .final-cta p{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:14px}
  .final-cta .cta-row{justify-content:center;margin-top:26px}
  .final-cta .small{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:18px}

  /* Footer */
  footer.site-foot{background:#1B2630;color:#D5C7AA;padding:64px 0 30px;margin-top:0}
  footer.site-foot .ft-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr .9fr 1fr;gap:40px;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}
  footer.site-foot h5{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:400;color:#F2E6CC;margin-bottom:16px}
  footer.site-foot ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
  footer.site-foot a{color:#D5C7AA;font-size:.92rem;transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
  footer.site-foot a:hover{color:#F2E6CC}
  footer.site-foot .ft-brand img{height:50px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(.95);margin-bottom:14px}
  footer.site-foot .ft-brand p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;color:#B8AC91;margin-bottom:18px}
  footer.site-foot .ft-meta{font-size:.86rem;color:#B8AC91}
  footer.site-foot .ft-meta a{font-weight:600;color:#D5C7AA}
  footer.site-foot .ft-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:12px}
  footer.site-foot .ft-social a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:34px;height:34px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:4px;color:#D5C7AA}
  footer.site-foot .ft-social a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#F2E6CC}
  footer.site-foot .ft-social svg{width:15px;height:15px}
  footer.site-foot .ft-bottom{max-width:1240px;margin:48px auto 0;padding:24px 28px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;font-size:.82rem;color:#9E9075}

  /* Mobile adjustments for all new sections */
  @media(max-width:920px){
    .sec{padding:60px 0}
    .sec-head{margin-bottom:36px}
    .problem-grid,.split,.split.rev{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
    .split.rev .split-img{order:-1}
    .features{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .timeline::before{display:none}
    .timeline .ph:nth-child(odd),.timeline .ph:nth-child(even){grid-column:1;margin:0 0 22px 0}
    .timeline .ph .num{left:auto !important;right:auto !important;top:14px;transform:none;width:42px;height:42px}
    .timeline .ph:nth-child(odd) .num{right:14px}
    .timeline .ph:nth-child(even) .num{right:14px;left:auto}
    .timeline .ph{flex-direction:column}
    .timeline .ph-img{flex:none;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9}
    .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .compare,.price-grid,.area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
    .area-grid .area-img{display:none}
    .proj-slide{flex-basis:calc((100% - 18px) / 2)}
    .proj-prev{left:-6px} .proj-next{right:-6px}
    footer.site-foot .ft-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .proj-slide{flex-basis:100%}
    footer.site-foot .ft-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }

  /* ============== Booking modal (date -> time -> details) ============== */
  .booking-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:300;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px}
  .booking-modal[aria-hidden="false"]{display:flex;animation:bkfade .25s var(--ease)}
  @keyframes bkfade{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
  .bk-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(20,15,8,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
  .bk-card{position:relative;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;max-width:540px;width:100%;padding:34px 36px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px rgba(20,15,8,.5);max-height:92vh;overflow:auto}
  .bk-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:18px;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--ink-soft);background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;line-height:1;padding:4px 8px}
  .bk-close:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .bk-back{background:none;border:none;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.84rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:12px;padding:4px 0}
  .bk-back:hover{color:var(--navy)}
  .bk-eye{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:14px}
  .bk-card h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.55rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.18;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px}
  .bk-card h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy);font-weight:400}
  .bk-sub{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:20px}
  .bk-sub strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  .bk-steps{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:20px}
  .bk-dot{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft);text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.5;transition:opacity .2s,color .2s}
  .bk-dot i{width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(60,45,30,.12);color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-style:normal;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700}
  .bk-dot:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";width:16px;height:1px;background:var(--line-strong);margin-left:4px}
  .bk-dot.is-active{opacity:1;color:var(--navy)}
  .bk-dot.is-active i{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
  .bk-dot.is-done{opacity:1}
  .bk-dot.is-done i{background:var(--green-deep);color:#fff}
  .bk-cal-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:12px}
  .bk-cal-month{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--ink)}
  .bk-cal-nav{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:border-color .2s,color .2s}
  .bk-cal-nav:hover:not(:disabled){border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
  .bk-cal-nav:disabled{opacity:.3;cursor:not-allowed}
  .bk-cal-dow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:4px;margin-bottom:6px}
  .bk-cal-dow span{text-align:center;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .bk-cal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:4px}
  .bk-day{aspect-ratio:1;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:7px;background:#FAF6EE;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:border-color .15s,background .15s,color .15s,transform .15s}
  .bk-day:hover:not(:disabled):not(.is-empty){border-color:var(--navy);background:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .bk-day:disabled{background:transparent;color:rgba(90,79,64,.3);cursor:default}
  .bk-day.is-empty{background:transparent;border:none;cursor:default}
  .bk-day.is-sel{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
  .bk-cal-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:14px;line-height:1.45}
  .bk-times{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}
  .bk-time{padding:13px 8px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:6px;background:#FAF6EE;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;text-align:center;transition:border-color .15s,background .15s,transform .15s}
  .bk-time:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .bk-time.is-sel{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}
  .bk-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
  .bk-field label{display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
  .bk-field .bk-opt{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none}
  .bk-field input,.bk-field textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);background:#FAF6EE;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:4px;padding:11px 13px}
  .bk-field input:focus,.bk-field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--navy);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(11,44,73,.1)}
  .bk-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:88px}
  .bk-submit{margin-top:8px;display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;padding:14px 28px;border:none;border-radius:4px;cursor:pointer;transition:filter .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
  .bk-submit:hover{filter:brightness(1.07);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .bk-submit:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:wait;transform:none}
  .bk-err{display:none;background:rgba(180,80,50,.08);border:1px solid rgba(180,80,50,.3);color:#9B2C2C;font-size:.88rem;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px}
  .bk-err.show{display:block}
  .bk-success{text-align:center;padding:16px 8px}
  .bk-check{width:66px;height:66px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(122,154,92,.15);color:var(--green-deep);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 18px}
  .bk-check svg{width:32px;height:32px}
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .bk-card{padding:24px 22px}
    .bk-times{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  }

  /* ============== Google reviews pill (above hero eyebrow) ============== */
  .google-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:6px 14px 6px 8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:18px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
  .google-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);border-color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .google-pill .g-icon{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0}
  .google-pill .gp-stars{color:#F5A623;letter-spacing:1.5px;font-size:.84rem;line-height:1}
  .google-pill .gp-text{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
  .google-pill .gp-text b{font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}
  .google-pill .gp-arrow{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--ink-soft)}

  /* ============== Reviews marquee (continuous edge-to-edge) ============== */
  .reviews-strip{padding:54px 0 36px;overflow:hidden}
  .rv-track-wrap{overflow:hidden;width:100vw;padding:6px 0;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw}
  .rv-track-wrap::before,.rv-track-wrap::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:80px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none}
  .rv-track-wrap::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F8F2E6,transparent)}
  .rv-track-wrap::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,#F8F2E6,transparent)}
  .rv-track{display:flex;gap:18px;width:max-content;animation:rvScroll 80s linear infinite;will-change:transform}
  .rv-track-wrap:hover .rv-track{animation-play-state:paused}
  @keyframes rvScroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
  .rv-card{flex:0 0 320px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:0 14px 36px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.28);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
  .rv-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--line-strong);box-shadow:0 20px 44px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.38)}
  .rv-stars{color:#F5A623;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1}
  .rv-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);font-weight:400;flex:1}
  .rv-by{margin-top:6px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:10px}
  .rv-by b{display:block;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
  .rv-by span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}
  .rv-foot{text-align:center;margin-top:22px}
  .rv-link{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
  .rv-link:hover{text-decoration:underline}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .rv-card{flex:0 0 280px}
    .reviews-strip{padding:40px 0 24px}
    .rv-track{animation-duration:50s}
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .rv-track{animation:none}
  }

  /* ============== Final CTA grid + contact form ============== */
  .final-cta{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(255,255,255,.2));text-align:left}
  .final-cta-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:start;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
  .final-cta-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:36px;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .final-cta h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.1;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px}
  .final-cta h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
  .fc-eye{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:16px}
  .urgency-note{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500;margin:-6px 0 20px}
  .urgency-note strong{color:var(--green-deep);font-weight:700}
  .urgency-note .u-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green-deep);flex:none;animation:uPulse 1.9s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes uPulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(95,128,68,.55)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(95,128,68,0)}}
  .final-cta p{font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:12px}
  .fc-cta{margin-top:22px;justify-content:flex-start}
  .final-cta .small{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:14px}
  .fc-form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:28px 28px 26px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -28px rgba(40,30,15,.32);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
  .fc-form-head h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
  .fc-form-head p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:6px}
  .fc-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
  .fc-field label{display:block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
  .fc-field input,.fc-field textarea,.fc-field select{width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink);background:#FAF6EE;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:4px;padding:11px 13px}
  .fc-field input:focus,.fc-field textarea:focus,.fc-field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--navy);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(11,44,73,.1)}
  .fc-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:90px;font-family:var(--sans)}
  .fc-submit{margin-top:4px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1E527E,#0B2C49);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;padding:13px 24px;border:none;border-radius:4px;cursor:pointer;transition:filter .2s,transform .2s}
  .fc-submit:hover{filter:brightness(1.07);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .fc-msg{font-size:.88rem;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:4px;display:none}
  .fc-msg.ok{display:block;background:rgba(122,154,92,.16);color:var(--green-deep);border:1px solid rgba(122,154,92,.32)}
  .fc-msg.err{display:block;background:rgba(180,80,50,.08);color:#9B2C2C;border:1px solid rgba(180,80,50,.32)}
  /* shared contact form (_partials/forms/contact.html): optional photo/video uploads + privacy line */
  .fc-uploads{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
  @media(max-width:560px){.fc-uploads{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .fc-field .fc-opt{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
  .fc-form input[type=file]{width:100%;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);background:#FAF6EE;border:1px dashed var(--line-strong);border-radius:6px;padding:10px 12px;cursor:pointer}
  .fc-form input[type=file]:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
  .fc-form input[type=file]::file-selector-button{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:5px;padding:6px 12px;margin-right:12px;cursor:pointer}
  .fc-files{display:block;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--green-deep);margin-top:6px;line-height:1.4}
  .fc-form .fc-privacy{margin:4px 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:14px}
  .fc-form .fc-privacy a{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
  .fc-form .fc-privacy a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
  @media(max-width:920px){
    .final-cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
    .fc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }

  /* ============== Lightbox ============== */
  .lb{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,8,4,.92);display:none;z-index:400;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .lb.show{display:flex;animation:bkfade .25s var(--ease)}
  .lb-img{max-width:92vw;max-height:88vh;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
  .lb-close{position:absolute;top:18px;right:24px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;font-size:1.4rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;line-height:1}
  .lb-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
  .lb-cap{position:absolute;bottom:24px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);color:#EFE5C8;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;text-align:center;background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);padding:8px 18px;border-radius:4px}
  .lb-nav{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;font-size:1.4rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .lb-nav:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
  .lb-prev{left:24px} .lb-next{right:24px}
  @media(max-width:560px){.lb-nav{width:40px;height:40px}}
  .proj-slide img{cursor:zoom-in}

  /* ============== MOOD BOARD — heart buttons, account icon, exit popup ============== */
  .mb-heart{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;z-index:6;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);border:none;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;color:#5A4F40;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.22);transition:transform .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease)}
  .mb-heart:hover{transform:scale(1.08);background:#fff}
  .mb-heart svg{width:18px;height:18px;display:block;transition:fill .2s var(--ease)}
  .mb-heart.is-on{background:#0D548C;color:#fff}
  .mb-heart.is-on svg{fill:currentColor}
  .mb-heart.pulse{animation:hbeat .55s var(--ease)}
  @keyframes hbeat{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)} 30%{transform:scale(1.28)} 60%{transform:scale(.92)}}
  /* "Favorite" pill on the hearts: HOMEPAGE ONLY for now (client 2026-10-26, second try: an always-on label read too busy).
     Each heart opens to "Favorite" for 2 seconds when it first comes into view, then shrinks back to the plain heart;
     hovering opens it again as "Save as favorite" ("Saved" once saved). The labels are added by HEART LABELS in the script. */
  body.is-home .mb-heart{width:auto;min-width:38px;padding:0 10px;border-radius:999px}
  body.is-home .mb-heart:hover{transform:none}
  body.is-home .mb-lbl{display:inline-block;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;margin-right:0;
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1;
    transition:max-width .4s var(--ease),opacity .25s ease,margin-right .4s var(--ease)}
  body.is-home .mb-heart.is-intro .mb-lbl,body.is-home .mb-heart:hover .mb-lbl,body.is-home .mb-heart:focus-visible .mb-lbl{max-width:130px;opacity:1;margin-right:7px}
  body.is-home .mb-lbl > span{display:none}
  body.is-home .mb-heart.lbl-intro .t-intro,
  body.is-home .mb-heart:not(.lbl-intro):not(.is-on) .t-save,
  body.is-home .mb-heart.is-on:not(.lbl-intro) .t-saved{display:inline}
  body.is-home .g-panel .mb-heart{min-width:32px;padding:0 8px}
  @media(max-width:760px){body.is-home .g-panel .mb-heart{min-width:28px;padding:0 6px}}
  body.is-home .mb-invite{display:none}   /* the older one-time "Save and \2764 these images" invite: the pill says it now */

  /* ---- 2026-09-22 homepage feedback round ---- */
  .btn-stacked{flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding-left:42px;padding-right:42px;line-height:1.25}
  .btn-sub{display:block;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:.85rem;color:#8B8578}
  .btn-primary .btn-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
  /* note UNDER a button instead of inside it (2026-10-15) */
  .btn-with-note{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:9px}
  .btn-note{font-size:.85rem;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.3;text-align:center}
  .hero-copy .cta-row{align-items:flex-start}
  .hero-copy .btn-with-note{align-items:flex-start}
  .hero-copy .btn-note{text-align:left}
  /* the button stretches to its note's width, so the note adds no extra space before the next button */
  .hero-copy .btn-with-note{align-items:stretch}
  .hero-copy .btn-with-note .btn{justify-content:center}
  .num-badge{position:relative;width:62px;height:62px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px}
  .num-badge .nb-frame{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}
  .num-badge b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:2rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1;transform:translate(-4px,4px)}
  .startstep .num-badge{flex-shrink:0;margin-bottom:0}
  .appr-mini{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:4px 0 18px}
  .appr-mini .am-row h4{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 2px}
  .appr-mini .am-row p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55;margin:0}
  .split-img.has-quote{overflow:visible;position:relative}
  .split-img.has-quote .float-quote{left:-36px;right:auto;bottom:-30px}
  .sec-bgimg{background-size:cover;background-position:center}
  .bg-panel{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:46px 50px 40px;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;
    box-shadow:0 34px 80px -38px rgba(15,25,40,.55)}
  .bg-panel.glass{background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.15);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
  /* panel drawing a pre-blurred copy of the section photo (GLASS PANELS script): no live blur, so scrolling stays smooth */
  .bg-panel.glass.is-baked{-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}
  .bg-panel.glass .startstep{background:#fff}
  @media(max-width:760px){.bg-panel{padding:30px 22px 26px}}
  .count-img.has-quote{position:relative}
  .img-glass{position:absolute;left:22px;right:22px;bottom:22px;background:rgba(252,247,236,.78);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.2);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:0 20px 46px -24px rgba(15,25,40,.5)}
  .img-glass p{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 10px}
  .img-glass p em{color:var(--navy);font-style:italic}
  .img-glass .ig-by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .img-glass .ig-by img{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;position:static;inset:auto;flex:none}
  .img-glass .ig-by b{color:var(--ink)}
  .img-glass.fit-quote{position:static;max-width:680px;margin:34px 0 0}
  .bg-panel .fit-col{border:1px solid var(--line)}
  .bg-panel.glass .fit-col{background:#fff}
  .bg-panel.glass .fit-col.is-not{background:#FCF7EC}
  @media(max-width:760px){.count-img.has-quote{aspect-ratio:auto}.count-img.has-quote>img{position:static;display:block;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3}}
  @media(max-width:760px){.img-glass{position:static;margin-top:-6px;border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;background:var(--paper-soft);-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}}
  /* quick-links chip bar (appears on scroll, sits under the header, right side) */
  .quick-links{position:fixed;top:86px;right:26px;z-index:60;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A528B,#0B2C49);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 10px 7px 16px;
    box-shadow:0 16px 36px -16px rgba(11,44,73,.6);opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px);pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease)}
  .quick-links.show{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
  .ql-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
  .ql-chip{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;text-decoration:none;transition:border-color .2s,background .2s,color .2s}
  .ql-chip:hover,.ql-chip:focus-visible{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;color:#0B2C49}
  @media(max-width:900px){.quick-links{display:none}}
  /* small invite popup beside the hero heart */
  .mb-invite{position:absolute;top:14px;right:58px;z-index:7;background:rgba(252,247,236,.95);color:var(--ink);
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;padding:9px 13px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);animation:mbtipin .35s var(--ease) both;pointer-events:none}
  .mb-invite::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:14px;right:-5px;width:9px;height:9px;background:rgba(252,247,236,.95);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-right:1px solid var(--line);transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .mb-invite.fade{animation:mbtipout .35s var(--ease) forwards}

  /* first-time tooltip under the heart */
  .mb-tip{position:absolute;top:58px;right:6px;z-index:8;width:320px;max-width:80vw;background:rgba(252,247,236,.98);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding:16px 18px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 22px 50px -18px rgba(40,30,15,.45);animation:mbtipin .32s var(--ease) both;pointer-events:none;text-align:left}
  .mb-tip::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-6px;right:18px;width:11px;height:11px;background:rgba(252,247,236,.98);border-top:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-left:1px solid var(--line-strong);transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .mb-tip .mbt-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.2}
  .mb-tip .mbt-head svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:#C99A4F;flex-shrink:0}
  .mb-tip .mbt-sub{margin-top:6px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.5}.mb-tip .mbt-sub+.mbt-sub{margin-top:8px}.mb-tip .mbt-pin{width:13px;height:13px;vertical-align:-2px;color:#E60023}
  .mb-tip .mbt-sub .mbt-ic{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--warm-accent);vertical-align:-2px}
  .mb-tip.fade{animation:mbtipout .35s var(--ease) forwards}
  @keyframes mbtipin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
  @keyframes mbtipout{from{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}to{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}}
  /* one-time nudge on the menu mood-board heart */
  .mb-account.mb-nudge{animation:mbnudge 2.2s var(--ease)}
  @keyframes mbnudge{0%,100%{scale:1;color:var(--ink)}12%,40%,68%{scale:1.16;color:var(--warm-accent)}26%,54%{scale:1;color:var(--warm-accent)}}
  .mb-account-edge.mb-nudge{transform-origin:50% 0}   /* its translateY(-50%) puts the visual centre at the top edge: scale from there so it bounces in place */

  .mb-account{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;color:var(--ink);transition:background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease);text-decoration:none}
  .mb-account:hover{background:rgba(10,82,139,.09);color:var(--navy)}
  .mb-account svg{width:22px;height:22px;display:block}
  .mb-count{position:absolute;top:-2px;right:-3px;min-width:18px;height:18px;padding:0 5px;background:var(--warm-accent);color:#fff;border-radius:9px;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:2px solid var(--paper);line-height:1}
  .mb-count.show{display:flex}
  .mb-account-edge{position:absolute;top:50%;right:25px;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:120}
  @media(max-width:980px){
    .mb-account-edge{right:64px}
  }

  /* hero: why consults are limited (Paul, 2026-09-24) */
  .hero-limit{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin:16px 0 0;font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .hero-limit svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex:none;color:var(--navy)}
  .hero-limit + .trust{margin-top:26px}

  /* ---------- Copy sync with Paul's live homepage (2026-10-21) ---------- */
  /* hero: the keyword line is the H1 (styled as the eyebrow), the tagline is an H2 with the old H1 look */
  .hero .hero-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3.15rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.012em;white-space:nowrap;margin:0;color:var(--ink)}   /* no bottom margin: in the flex column it ADDED to the lead's 26px (48px gap; client 2026-10-26), now 26px like every other page */
  .hero .hero-title em{font-style:italic;font-weight:300;color:var(--navy-deep)}
  @media(max-width:1100px){.hero .hero-title{white-space:normal}}
  .hero h1.eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans) !important;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:500 !important;line-height:1.5 !important;letter-spacing:.24em !important;white-space:normal;margin:0 0 24px}
  @media(max-width:640px){.hero h1.eyebrow{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.13em !important;line-height:1.7 !important}}
  .trust a.trust-tel{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  .trust a.trust-tel:hover b{color:var(--navy)}
  /* plan card: heading + Paul's three paragraphs */
  .plan-steps-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.6vw,1.32rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.3;color:var(--ink);padding:24px 0 6px;margin:0;text-wrap:balance}
  .plan-steps-h em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
  .plan-step .plan-txt{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
  /* pricing: two buttons */
  .price-card h3 .nw{white-space:nowrap}
  .price-ctas{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px 18px}
  .price-ctas .btn-with-note{align-items:center}
  @media(max-width:600px){.price-ctas{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.price-ctas .btn{justify-content:center;width:100%}.price-ctas .btn-with-note{align-items:stretch}.price-ctas .btn-note{text-align:center}}
  /* fit: "not a good fit if" list */
  .fit-list{list-style:none;margin:0 0 12px;padding:0}
  .fit-list li{position:relative;padding:0 0 10px 18px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;font-size:.97rem}
  .fit-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--eyebrow-ink)}
  .fit-list li b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  /* our remodeling process: 4 steps */
  .proc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto}
  .proc-grid .startstep{height:100%}
  .proc-grid .proc-when{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--eyebrow-ink);margin-bottom:4px}
  @media(max-width:760px){.proc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  /* where we work */
  .area-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:56px;align-items:center;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
  .area-copy .sec-head{margin-bottom:22px}
  .area-copy p{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 16px;max-width:560px}
  .area-split .area-img{min-height:420px}
  @media(max-width:900px){.area-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.area-split .area-img{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:4/3}}
  @media(max-width:760px){.area-split .area-img.has-quote{aspect-ratio:auto;overflow:visible;box-shadow:none}.area-split .area-img.has-quote>img{position:static;display:block;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0}}

  /* ---------- Aging in place (client 2026-10-21): photo and white card side by side, same height, no overlap.
     Phones: photo above the card. ---------- */
  .aip-overlap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px;align-items:stretch;max-width:none;margin:0 auto}
  .aip-photo{position:relative;min-height:100%;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 28px 60px -30px rgba(40,30,15,.45)}
  .aip-photo img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:30% 50%}
  .aip-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:44px 44px 40px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(40,30,15,.32)}
  .aip-card .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
  .aip-card h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.6rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 8px;text-wrap:balance}
  .aip-card h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
  .aip-rows .cl-row{align-items:center;padding:16px 0}
  .aip-rows .cl-row .body h4{font-size:1.12rem;margin:0}
  .aip-cta{margin-top:24px}
  @media(min-width:761px){.aip-quote{right:auto;width:calc((100% - 44px) * .8)}}   /* 20% narrower than the photo-wide card: more of the shower shows */
  @media(max-width:760px){.aip-photo.has-quote{aspect-ratio:auto;overflow:visible;box-shadow:none}.aip-photo.has-quote>img{position:static;display:block;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0}}
  @media(max-width:900px){.aip-overlap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}.aip-photo{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:4/3}.aip-card{padding:28px 22px 24px}
    .aip-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;font-size:.92rem}}

  /* ---------- Google reviews ---------- */
  .gv-sec .sec-head{max-width:none;margin-bottom:40px}
  .gv-sec h2{max-width:none}
  @media(max-width:640px){.gv-br{display:none}}
  .gv-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:9px 18px 9px 12px;margin-bottom:22px;background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #E3E3E3;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(60,64,67,.12),0 2px 8px -2px rgba(60,64,67,.10);
    text-decoration:none;color:#3C4043;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;transition:box-shadow .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
  .gv-pill:hover{box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(60,64,67,.2),0 8px 20px -6px rgba(60,64,67,.25);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .gv-g{width:22px;height:22px;flex:none;display:block}
  .gv-g.sm{width:14px;height:14px;margin-left:auto}
  .gv-score{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#202124}
  .gv-stars{color:#FBBC04;letter-spacing:1px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1}
  .gv-stars.sm{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.5px;display:block;margin-top:2px}
  .gv-sep{width:1px;height:16px;background:#DADCE0}
  .gv-count{font-size:.9rem;color:#3C4043}
  .gv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 64px;align-items:stretch}
  .gv-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  /* no divider lines (2026-10-14); the call button is centered in the space left under the right column */
  .gv-cta{flex:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0 0 22px}   /* bottom pad mirrors the card above's 22px so the button sits mid-gap */
  @media(max-width:900px){.gv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.gv-col+.gv-col{margin-top:52px}.gv-cta{padding:26px 0 0}}
  /* desktop (2026-10-15): columns and items dissolve into one grid, rows = question, card, question, card...
     so paired cards line up across columns and the call button centers on the third card's row */
  @media(min-width:901px){
    .gv-grid{column-gap:64px;row-gap:14px;align-items:start}
    .gv-sec .gv-col,.gv-sec .gv-item{display:contents}
    .gv-item:not(:first-child)>.gv-worry{margin-top:30px}
    .gv-card{align-self:stretch}
    .gv-col:first-child>.gv-item:nth-child(1)>.gv-worry{grid-area:1/1}.gv-col:first-child>.gv-item:nth-child(1)>.gv-card{grid-area:2/1}
    .gv-col:first-child>.gv-item:nth-child(2)>.gv-worry{grid-area:3/1}.gv-col:first-child>.gv-item:nth-child(2)>.gv-card{grid-area:4/1}
    .gv-col:first-child>.gv-item:nth-child(3)>.gv-worry{grid-area:5/1}.gv-col:first-child>.gv-item:nth-child(3)>.gv-card{grid-area:6/1}
    .gv-col:last-child>.gv-item:nth-child(1)>.gv-worry{grid-area:1/2}.gv-col:last-child>.gv-item:nth-child(1)>.gv-card{grid-area:2/2}
    .gv-col:last-child>.gv-item:nth-child(2)>.gv-worry{grid-area:3/2}.gv-col:last-child>.gv-item:nth-child(2)>.gv-card{grid-area:4/2}
    .gv-cta{grid-area:6/2;align-self:center;padding:0}
    /* center the BUTTON on the card's text line; the note hangs below without shifting it */
    .gv-cta .btn-with-note{position:relative}
    .gv-cta .btn-note{position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);margin-top:9px;white-space:nowrap}
  }
  .gv-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,400px) minmax(0,600px);gap:72px;align-items:baseline;padding:22px 0}
  @media(max-width:980px){.gv-item{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,7fr);gap:26px}}
  .gv-item:first-child{padding-top:0}.gv-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
  /* 2026-10-14: each review card sits under its question, left-aligned (divider lines stay full width) */
  .gv-sec .gv-item{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,640px);gap:14px;align-items:start}
  .gv-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #E6E2DA;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(60,64,67,.08),0 12px 28px -18px rgba(60,45,30,.28);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
  .gv-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(60,64,67,.08),0 22px 40px -22px rgba(60,45,30,.4)}
  .gv-worry{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2vw,1.6rem);line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink);
    margin:0;padding:0}
  .gv-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:14px;padding-top:11px;border-top:1px solid #EFECE6}
  .gv-av{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    color:#fff;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500}
  .gv-name b{display:block;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:#202124;line-height:1.15}
  .gv-text{margin:0;font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.55;color:#2B2F33}
  /* 2026-10-15: name sits inline at the end of the quote (no avatar row) so cards are shorter */
  .gv-by{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-left:8px;padding-left:12px;border-left:1px solid #E3DED4;
    vertical-align:middle;white-space:nowrap;line-height:1;position:relative;top:-1px}
  .gv-by .gv-g{width:16px;height:16px}
  .gv-by .gv-name b{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:400;color:#3C4043}
  .gv-by .gv-stars.sm{margin:0 0 3px;font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.4px}   /* stars above the name */
  .gv-by.is-wrapped{display:flex;width:max-content;margin-left:0;padding-left:0;border-left:0;margin-top:8px;top:0}   /* byline fell to its own line: no dangling divider */
  .gv-text+.gv-text{margin-top:12px}
  @media(max-width:640px){.gv-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;padding:26px 0}.gv-worry{font-size:1.15rem}
    .gv-pill{gap:7px;padding:8px 14px 8px 10px}.gv-count{font-size:.84rem;white-space:nowrap}.gv-on{display:none}}