/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Back to the site's own dark charcoal brand (matches what's actually
     live on subeshthapa.com) after the light-theme experiment read as
     generic. Dark is the default; --cream-bg/--text-dark are the light
     "About"/"CTA banner" contrast sections. */
  --dark-bg: rgb(33, 36, 40);
  --dark-bg-2: rgb(24, 26, 30);
  --cream-bg: rgb(245, 241, 232);
  --text-light: rgb(241, 239, 232);
  --text-dark: rgb(30, 32, 35);
  --text-muted-light: rgba(241, 239, 232, 0.65);
  --text-muted-dark: rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.65);
  --accent-gold: rgb(245, 185, 66);
  --accent-gold-text: rgb(245, 185, 66);
  --link-color: #e4ae40;
  --accent-blue: rgb(99, 122, 245);
  --accent-green: rgb(88, 200, 130);
  --border-light: rgba(241, 239, 232, 0.12);
  --border-dark: rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.12);
  --radius: 2px;
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
  --font-heading: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --container-width: 1180px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

/* Base link colour — inline text links (e.g. inside blog article body copy)
   that don't have a more specific component rule fall back to this instead
   of the browser's default blue. */
a { color: var(--link-color); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.accent { color: var(--accent-gold-text); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.eyebrow {
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.eyebrow-dark { color: rgb(150, 100, 20); }

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-sub {
  max-width: 620px;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); opacity: 0.92; }
.btn-accent { background: var(--accent-gold); color: rgb(14, 17, 22); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}
.btn-block { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Top announcement bar ---------- */
.announce-bar {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 44px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.announce-bar p { margin: 0; }
.announce-highlight { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.announce-close {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}
.announce-close:hover { color: var(--text-light); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .announce-bar { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 8px 36px; }
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a.active { color: var(--text-light); }
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }

/* Nav dropdowns */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover, .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-toggle { color: var(--text-light); }
.nav-dropdown-toggle .caret { font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform 0.15s ease; }
.nav-dropdown.open .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 18px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  z-index: 110;
}
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.phone-link { color: var(--text-light); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-light);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { padding: 72px 0 64px; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}
.dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; }
.dot-green { background: var(--accent-green); }
.dot-gold { background: var(--accent-gold); }
.dot-blue { background: var(--accent-blue); }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
}

/* ---------- Headline w/ pixel-font accent words ---------- */
.font-pixel { font-family: 'basis33', var(--font-heading), monospace; }
.hero h1.hero-title-v2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.pixel-accent {
  font-family: 'basis33', var(--font-heading), monospace;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  display: inline;
  line-height: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92em;
}

/* Floating chips over the hero photo */
.hero-photo-frame .float-chip { animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-photo-frame .float-chip { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Cinematic full-bleed hero ---------- */
.hero-cinematic {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-cinematic-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-cinematic-video { transform: scale(1.2); }
}

.hero-cinematic-fade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 100%);
}

.hero-cinematic-avatar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16%;
  right: 6%;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 190px;
  animation: floatY 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-cinematic-avatar-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(241, 239, 232, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
}
.hero-cinematic-avatar-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; }
.hero-cinematic-avatar-tag {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-cinematic-avatar { animation: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-cinematic-avatar { width: 130px; top: auto; bottom: 42%; right: 5%; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-cinematic-avatar { display: none; }
}

.hero-cinematic-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 40px 0 36px;
}
.hero-cinematic-top { padding-top: 8px; }

.hero-cinematic-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-cinematic-copy { max-width: 720px; }
.hero-cinematic-copy .lead { margin: 20px 0 28px; max-width: 480px; }

.hero-cinematic-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6.4vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-cinematic-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-showreel {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: rgba(241, 239, 232, 0.05);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.btn-showreel:hover { background: rgba(241, 239, 232, 0.12); }

.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.hero-badge {
  background: #0b0b0b;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2px;
}
.hero-badge .num {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.hero-badge .label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}

.hero-tickers-section { background: var(--dark-bg); padding: 0 0 8px; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-cinematic { min-height: 70vh; }
  .hero-cinematic-inner { min-height: 70vh; padding-top: 24px; }
  .hero-cinematic-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-cinematic-actions { align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; }
  .hero-badge-row { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
.lead {
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  max-width: 520px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
}
.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}

.hero-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.hero-photo-frame.img-missing {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
/* Subtle brand-colour glow behind the cutout photo (photo itself is a
   transparent PNG with the background already removed) */
.hero-photo-frame:not(.img-missing)::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,185,66,0.18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-photo-frame img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
}

/* Radar-style decorative rings behind the photo, echoing the site accent colours */
.hero-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: 42%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 145%;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.img-missing img,
.hero-photo-frame.img-missing img { display: none; }
.img-placeholder-label {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}
.img-missing .img-placeholder-label,
.hero-photo-frame.img-missing .img-placeholder-label { display: flex; }

.hero-tickers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.ticker-card {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ticker-title { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.ticker-sub { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.ticker-trend { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker-gold { color: var(--accent-gold-text); }
.ticker-blue { color: var(--accent-blue); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about {
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.about .section-heading { color: var(--text-dark); }
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.about-copy p { color: var(--text-muted-dark); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* Dark variant of the about-grid layout, used for "why + lead form" sections */
.why-form {
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.why-copy p { color: var(--text-muted-light); margin-bottom: 18px; }

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.compare-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
}
.compare-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.compare-table td:first-child { color: var(--text-muted-light); border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light); }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services { padding: 96px 0; }
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
}
.service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.service-card h3 { margin: 12px 0 10px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-muted-light); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.tag-list, .tag-list-single {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.tag-list li, .tag-list-single {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}
.tag-list-single { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ---------- Work ---------- */
.work { padding: 96px 0; }

/* Portfolio section: a light "About"-style break in the long run of dark
   sections between About and the CTA banner, using the same cream tone. */
#work {
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
#work .eyebrow { color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
#work .section-heading { color: var(--text-dark); }
#work .work-thumb { background: rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.06); border-color: var(--border-dark); }
#work .work-card p { color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
#work .tag-list-single { color: var(--text-muted-dark); border-color: var(--border-dark); }
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.work-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.work-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.work-card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.work-card p { color: var(--text-muted-light); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials { padding: 96px 0; background: var(--dark-bg-2); }
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  margin: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px;
}
.stars { color: var(--accent-gold-text); margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.quote { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.testimonial-card footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: rgb(14,17,22);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.testimonial-role { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }

/* ---------- Pricing ---------- */
.pricing { padding: 96px 0; }
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.price-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
}
.price-card-featured {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  position: relative;
}
.price-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 32px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: rgb(14,17,22);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.price-tier {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.price-amount span { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.price-desc { color: var(--text-muted-light); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.price-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  flex: 1;
}
.price-features li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.price-features li:first-child { border-top: none; }

.pricing-footnote {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.pricing-footnote a { color: var(--accent-gold-text); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { padding: 96px 0; background: var(--dark-bg-2); }
.faq-list { margin-top: 32px; max-width: 780px; }
/* Centres the FAQ (and its eyebrow/heading) under a narrow blog article,
   without inheriting .blog-content's own p/h2 typography overrides. */
.faq-narrow { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-narrow .faq-list { max-width: none; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--accent-gold-text); transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-answer p { margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 200px; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact { padding: 96px 0; }

/* Two-column contact layout: info panel (left) + form card (right) */
.contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-panel-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.contact-panel-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  max-width: 40ch;
}
.contact-channel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.contact-channel:first-of-type { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-channel-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.contact-channel-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
}
.contact-channel-value { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }
.contact-channel-value a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.contact-channel-value a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold-text); }
.contact-channel-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); margin: 4px 0 0; }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
}
.contact-form-card .contact-form {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.contact-form label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-form button { margin-top: 20px; border: none; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); margin-top: 14px; }

/* 2-column field pairs (name/email, phone/website) inside the contact form */
.contact-form-grid .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.contact-form-grid .form-row > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-form-grid .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Compact lead-gen form used in service-page "why" sections */
.lead-form {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  padding: 26px;
}
.lead-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.lead-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.lead-form input,
.lead-form textarea { margin-top: 4px; }
.lead-form label.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 64px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer-brand p:last-child { color: var(--text-muted-light); font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 340px; }
.footer-nav h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-nav a { color: var(--text-muted-light); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--text-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}

/* ---------- Inner page hero + breadcrumb ---------- */
.page-hero { padding: 56px 0 72px; background: var(--dark-bg); }
.breadcrumb {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}
.breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after { content: "/"; margin-left: 8px; color: var(--border-light); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-muted-light); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--text-light); }
.breadcrumb li:last-child { color: var(--text-light); }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 780px; }
.page-hero .lead { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.page-hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }

/* Small lead-gen form dropped into a page-hero's right column (e.g. Sydney
   location page) without growing the section — keep it compact and let the
   text column's height set the section height. */
.page-hero-grid-form { align-items: start; }
.page-hero-grid-form .page-hero-copy .page-hero-ctas { margin-top: 32px; }
.lead-form-compact { padding: 20px 22px; gap: 4px; }
.lead-form-compact .lead-form-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.lead-form-compact .lead-form-subtitle { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.lead-form-compact input { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.lead-form-compact .btn-block { margin-top: 14px; padding: 12px 20px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .page-hero-grid-form { margin-top: 0; }
  .page-hero-grid-form .lead-form-compact { margin-top: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Feature / included grid (service pages) ---------- */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
}
.feature-check {
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feature-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.feature-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }

/* ---------- Location grid ---------- */
.location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.location-card {
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.location-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.location-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.location-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.location-card .arrow { color: var(--accent-gold-text); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 14px; display: block; }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--cream-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--text-dark); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-banner p { color: var(--text-muted-dark); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.cta-banner .btn-accent { color: rgb(14,17,22); }

/* ---------- Mini pricing (service/location pages) ---------- */
.pricing-mini {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.price-mini-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  text-align: center;
}
.price-mini-card .price-tier { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.price-mini-card .price-amount { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ---------- Related links list ---------- */
.related-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.related-list a {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.related-list a:hover { color: var(--text-light); border-color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-content p { color: var(--text-muted-light); margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1rem; }
.blog-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 44px 0 16px; color: var(--text-light); }
.blog-content h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 28px 0 12px; color: var(--text-light); }
.blog-content ul, .blog-content ol { color: var(--text-muted-light); margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px; }
.blog-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-content strong { color: var(--text-light); }
.blog-content .lead-answer {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ---------- Chat-about-this-article + share + read next (blog posts) ---------- */
.article-chat-share { padding: 0 0 64px; }
.chat-share-card {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.chat-share-card h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.chat-share-card > p { color: var(--text-muted-light); margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.chat-share-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.chat-share-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}
.chat-share-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.chat-share-icon { font-size: 1.05rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.read-next-card {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.read-next-card h3 { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.read-next-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 32px;
}
.read-next-grid a {
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.read-next-grid a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .chat-share-grid, .read-next-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Process steps (about page) ---------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.process-step { text-align: left; }
.process-step .step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: rgb(14,17,22);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.process-step h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1rem; }
.process-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }

/* ---------- Constant 5-star review badge (bottom-left, opposite the floating actions) ---------- */
.review-badge {
  position: fixed;
  left: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 90;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.review-badge.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .review-badge { transition: none; } }
.review-badge-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.review-badge-rating { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.review-badge-stars { color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.review-badge-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .review-badge { left: 12px; bottom: 12px; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .review-badge-rating { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .review-badge-stars { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .review-badge-label { font-size: 0.65rem; }
}

/* ---------- Floating actions ---------- */
.float-actions {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 90;
}
.float-btn {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.float-btn-dark { background: var(--dark-bg-2); color: var(--text-light); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.float-btn-accent { background: var(--accent-gold); color: rgb(14,17,22); }

/* ---------- Scroll-reveal system ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.02s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.09s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.37s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Animated hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-blobs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% -10% auto -10%;
  height: 140%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero-blobs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: blobDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-blobs span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  top: -10%; left: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,185,66,0.35), transparent 70%);
  animation-duration: 24s;
}
.hero-blobs span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  top: 30%; right: -5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,122,245,0.35), transparent 70%);
  animation-duration: 28s;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
.hero-blobs span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  bottom: -10%; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88,200,130,0.22), transparent 70%);
  animation-duration: 32s;
  animation-delay: -12s;
}
@keyframes blobDrift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(4%, 6%) scale(1.08); }
  66% { transform: translate(-5%, -3%) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero-grid, .hero-tickers { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Animated dotted-surface background (Three.js particle wave) */
.hero-has-dots { background: var(--dark-bg); }
.hero-dotted-surface {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-dotted-surface canvas { display: block; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }

.hero .eyebrow, .hero .pill, .hero h1, .hero .lead, .hero .hero-ctas, .hero .hero-stats {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  animation: heroRise 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.hero .pill { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hero .eyebrow { animation-delay: 0.13s; }
.hero h1 { animation-delay: 0.21s; }
.hero .lead { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.hero .hero-ctas { animation-delay: 0.43s; }
.hero .hero-stats { animation-delay: 0.54s; }
@keyframes heroRise {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero-media {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.98);
  animation: heroRise 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.hero-decor { animation: heroSpin 60s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes heroSpin { to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.hero-parallax { transition: transform 0.2s ease-out; }

.stat-num[data-count] { display: inline-block; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-stagger > * {
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .hero .eyebrow, .hero .pill, .hero h1, .hero .lead, .hero .hero-ctas, .hero .hero-stats, .hero-media {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .hero-blobs span, .hero-decor { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-parallax { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Service-page floating hero visual ---------- */
.page-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero-grid > .page-hero-copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.visual-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12%;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.visual-frame svg, .visual-frame img { width: 56%; height: 56%; object-fit: contain; }
.visual-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  animation: heroSpin 40s linear infinite;
}

.float-chip {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-chip .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.float-chip--1 { top: -4%; left: -12%; animation-duration: 6.5s; animation-delay: 0s; }
.float-chip--2 { bottom: 6%; right: -14%; animation-duration: 7.5s; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.float-chip--3 { bottom: -6%; left: 4%; animation-duration: 5.8s; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .visual-ring { animation: none !important; }
  .float-chip { animation: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual, .page-hero-grid .hero-media { margin-top: 32px; }
}

/* Small stat badge overlaid on a hero/page-hero photo (service pages) */
.photo-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 6%;
  bottom: 8%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--dark-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.photo-stat-badge .num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.photo-stat-badge .label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}

/* ---------- About page photo: float + pulsing glow (distinct from homepage rings) ---------- */
.hero-photo-frame.float-glow {
  animation: aboutPhotoFloat 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-photo-frame.float-glow::before {
  animation: aboutGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aboutPhotoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-16px); }
}
@keyframes aboutGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
}
.orbit-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
}
.orbit-dot--1 { width: 12px; height: 12px; background: var(--accent-gold); top: 8%; right: 6%; animation: orbitFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.orbit-dot--2 { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--accent-blue); bottom: 20%; left: 2%; animation: orbitFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -2s; }
.orbit-dot--3 { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--accent-green); top: 45%; right: -2%; animation: orbitFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -3.5s; }
@keyframes orbitFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(6px, -14px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-photo-frame.float-glow,
  .hero-photo-frame.float-glow::before,
  .orbit-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Photo banner (service/about pages) ---------- */
.photo-banner { padding: 0; }
.photo-banner .container { padding-top: 0; }
.photo-banner-frame {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  max-height: 420px;
}
.photo-banner-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(35%) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.92);
  display: block;
}
.photo-banner-frame.no-filter img { filter: none; }

/* Inline photo alongside about copy */
.about-photo {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.about-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- Comparison table extra rows / badges ---------- */
.badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.badge-row span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-grid, .work-grid, .pricing-grid, .pricing-mini,
  .location-grid, .feature-grid, .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonial-grid, .contact-details { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .main-nav, .header-actions { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .site-header.nav-open .main-nav {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 76px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    gap: 8px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .nav-dropdown-toggle { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; padding: 10px 0; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 12px;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .main-nav > a { padding: 10px 0; width: 100%; }
  .service-grid, .work-grid, .pricing-grid, .pricing-mini,
  .location-grid, .feature-grid, .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-tickers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .float-actions { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Floating chips can overflow their frame and clip/overlap the next
     section on narrow screens — shrink them, let them wrap, and cap their
     width so they can never extend past the frame regardless of text length. */
  .float-chip {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 6px 9px;
    gap: 5px;
    max-width: 46%;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .float-chip--1 { top: 3%; left: 3%; white-space: nowrap; }
  .float-chip--2 { bottom: 18%; right: 3%; text-align: right; }
  .float-chip--3 { bottom: 3%; left: 3%; }
  .hero-photo-frame, .hero-visual { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .photo-stat-badge { bottom: 22%; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .photo-stat-badge .num { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  /* Fixed Email/Call buttons: shrink to icon-only circles so they stop
     covering hero CTAs and card text while scrolling on phones. */
  .float-actions { right: 12px; bottom: 12px; gap: 8px; }
  .float-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-indent: -9999px;
  }
  .float-btn-dark::before,
  .float-btn-accent::before {
    position: absolute;
    text-indent: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .float-btn { position: relative; }
  .float-btn-dark::before { content: "✉"; }
  .float-btn-accent::before { content: "☎"; }

  /* Full-width buttons (form submits, pricing CTAs) can end up under the
     fixed corner buttons above — trim their width so the label and tap
     target stay clear. */
  .btn-block { width: calc(100% - 58px); }

  /* Constant review badge: shrink to match the call/email circles. */
  .review-badge { padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px; }
  .review-badge-rating { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .review-badge-stars { font-size: 0.68rem; }
  .review-badge-label { font-size: 0.6rem; }
}


/* ---------- Plainer layout pieces (2026-09 redesign) ----------
   Headings use Fraunces with normal weight so they read as editorial
   rather than template-generated. */
h1, h2 { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h3, h4 { font-weight: 600; }

.fact-line {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 28px;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.fact-line strong { color: var(--text-light); }

.plain-photo { margin: 0; }
.plain-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.mini-heading { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.service-list { margin: 0; }
.service-list dt {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.service-list dt:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.service-list dd { margin: 4px 0 14px; color: var(--text-muted-dark); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.about-copy a, .service-list a { color: rgb(150, 100, 20); }

.why-copy p strong { color: var(--text-light); }

.timeline {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.timeline li { padding-top: 20px; }
.timeline-when {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .page-hero-grid .plain-photo { margin-top: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer-address { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-address a { color: var(--text-muted-light); }

/* ---------- Freelance Melbourne page (2026-09) ---------- */
.compare-table-dark { border: 1px solid var(--border-light); background: var(--dark-bg-2); }

.steps {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.steps li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 32px 36px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.steps li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; border-left-color: transparent; }
.steps li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -8px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}
.steps-when {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.steps h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.steps p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted-light); max-width: 680px; }
.steps-note {
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
}
.steps-note strong { color: var(--text-light); }

.support-offer { padding: 88px 0; background: var(--dark-bg-2); border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.support-offer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.support-offer p { color: var(--text-muted-light); max-width: 620px; }
.plain-list { margin: 18px 0 22px; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.plain-list li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.plain-list strong { color: var(--text-light); }
.support-offer-figure { text-align: center; }
.support-offer-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 10rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-gold-text);
}
.support-offer-label { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; }

.work-thumb img[src*="work-daylo"], .work-thumb img[src*="work-revachi"] { object-position: top; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .support-offer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .support-offer-figure { text-align: left; }
}
.work-title { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.work-card p a { color: var(--link-color); }
.header-actions .btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.main-nav a, .nav-dropdown-toggle { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) and (min-width: 961px) {
  .phone-link { display: none; }
  .main-nav { gap: 18px; }
}
a.work-thumb { display: block; }
.website-url-field[hidden] { display: none; }
.lead-form select:invalid { color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.website-url-field input { width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }

.suburb-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px 20px; color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
.suburb-list li::before { content: "\2022"; color: rgb(150, 100, 20); margin-right: 8px; }
.map-embed { margin-top: 24px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-dark); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
.map-caption { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .suburb-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Homepage below the hero (2026-09 redesign) ---------- */
.text-link { color: var(--link-color); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }

.home-intro { background: var(--cream-bg); color: var(--text-dark); padding: 112px 0; }
.home-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.home-intro-photo { margin: 0; }
.home-intro-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; }
.home-intro-photo figcaption { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
.home-intro-heading { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 24px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.home-intro-copy p { color: var(--text-muted-dark); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.home-intro-copy a { color: rgb(150, 100, 20); }
.home-intro-points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark); }
.home-intro-points li { padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark); color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
.home-intro-points strong { color: var(--text-dark); }

.home-services { padding: 104px 0; }
.home-section-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.home-section-head--split { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.service-rows { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.service-rows a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr 32px;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: padding 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.service-rows-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; }
.service-rows-desc { color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.service-rows-arrow { color: var(--accent-gold); text-align: right; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.service-rows a:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.service-rows a:hover .service-rows-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.service-rows a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold); outline-offset: 4px; }

.home-process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.home-process-grid .steps { margin-top: 8px; }

.featured-work { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; padding: 8px 0 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.featured-work-img { display: block; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.featured-work-img img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.featured-work-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.featured-work-copy h3 { font-size: 2rem; margin: 12px 0; }
.featured-work-copy p { color: var(--text-muted-light); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.work-pair { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }

.home-quote { background: var(--cream-bg); color: var(--text-dark); padding: 104px 0; }
.pull-quote { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 900px; }
.pull-quote blockquote { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--text-dark); }
.pull-quote figcaption { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
.pull-quote figcaption strong { color: var(--text-dark); }
.pull-quote--small { margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark); }
.pull-quote--small blockquote { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }

.home-lists { padding: 96px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.home-lists-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; }
.home-lists-heading { font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.link-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; columns: 2; column-gap: 32px; }
.link-list li { padding: 8px 0; break-inside: avoid; }
.link-list a { color: var(--text-light); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.link-list a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.article-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.article-list a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); color: var(--text-light); text-decoration: none; }
.article-list a:hover span { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.article-list em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted-light); white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-intro-grid, .home-process-grid, .featured-work, .home-lists-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .home-intro-photo img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .service-rows a { grid-template-columns: 1fr 24px; gap: 6px 16px; }
  .service-rows-desc { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 2; }
  .service-rows-arrow { grid-row: 1 / 3; grid-column: 2; align-self: center; }
  .work-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-intro, .home-services, .home-quote, .home-lists { padding: 72px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .link-list { columns: 1; }
  .article-list a { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .service-rows a, .service-rows-arrow, .featured-work-img img { transition: none; }
}
/* Homepage: work section stays dark so it alternates with the cream testimonial below it */
.home-intro ~ #work { background: var(--dark-bg); color: var(--text-light); }
.home-intro ~ #work .work-card p { color: var(--text-muted-light); }
.home-intro ~ #work .section-heading { color: var(--text-light); }
/* Blog cards on the homepage: match the 1200x630 share images so nothing is cropped */
.home-blog .work-thumb { aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630; }
.home-blog .work-thumb img { object-fit: contain; }

/* Homepage blog cards: warm cream band (#F6F1E8) above the charcoal "Where I work" lists */
.home-blog { padding: 96px 0; background: #F6F1E8; color: var(--text-dark); }
.home-blog .eyebrow { color: rgb(150, 100, 20); }
.home-blog .section-heading, .home-blog .work-card h3, .home-blog .work-card h3 a { color: var(--text-dark); }
.home-blog .work-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.08); border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 16px 22px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.04); transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
.home-blog .work-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.08); }
.home-blog .work-thumb { border: 0; }
.home-blog .work-card p { color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
.home-blog .tag-list-single { color: var(--text-dark); border-color: rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.18); background: transparent; }
.home-blog .pricing-footnote a { color: rgb(150, 100, 20); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .home-blog .work-card { transition: none; } .home-blog .work-card:hover { transform: none; } }

/* Homepage "How I work": warm cream (#F6F1E8) with dark text */
.home-process { background: #F6F1E8; color: var(--text-dark); }
.home-process .eyebrow, .home-process .steps-when { color: rgb(150, 100, 20); }
.home-process .section-heading, .home-process .steps h3 { color: var(--text-dark); }
.home-process .section-sub, .home-process .steps p { color: var(--text-muted-dark); }
.home-process .steps li { border-left-color: rgba(30, 32, 35, 0.15); }
.home-process .steps li:last-child { border-left-color: transparent; }
.home-process .steps li::before { background: #F6F1E8; border-color: rgb(196, 138, 30); }