/* =========================================================
   Empower Concierge Care — "Editorial Boutique"
   Black · gold · white, per the brand logo (gold #BF9A2F).
   Crisp white canvas · near-black ink · champagne tint bands ·
   fine grain texture · serif display.
   Gold ramp: --gold is the brand hue (large/decorative + dark
   backgrounds); --gold-deep / --gold-dark are darkened steps
   that keep small text and buttons WCAG AA on white.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --ivory:      #FFFFFF;
  --ivory-2:    #F7F2E3;   /* champagne band */
  --ink:        #121212;   /* near black */
  --ink-soft:   #57534A;
  --gold:       #BF9A2F;   /* brand gold (from logo) */
  --gold-deep:  #8C6D1F;   /* text-grade gold on white */
  --gold-dark:  #755B17;   /* hovers / deep accents */
  --gold-soft:  #D9C277;   /* borders, decoration */
  --sand:       #EFE6CB;
  --line:       #E9E2CE;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(26, 21, 5, .06);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 50px -22px rgba(26, 21, 5, .35);
  --shadow-lg: 0 50px 100px -34px rgba(26, 21, 5, .5);

  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 8px;
  --r-lg: 18px;

  --ff-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body: "Mulish", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px);
}

/* ---------- base ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 90px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--pad); }

h1, h2, h3, blockquote { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.02em; text-wrap: balance; }

/* avoid short orphan lines in longer body copy */
.hero__lede, .section-sub, .contact__sub, .persona p, .experience__copy p, .about__copy p { text-wrap: pretty; }

/* darker gold step on white backgrounds; brand gold on dark bands */
.accent { color: var(--gold-deep); font-style: italic; }
.section-head--invert .accent { color: var(--gold); }

/* accessible skip link — visible only on keyboard focus */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -3.5rem; z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory);
  padding: .7rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm);
  font-weight: 700; transition: top .2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* fine grain overlay */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .05; mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.eyebrow {
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow--center { text-align: center; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55em;
  font-family: var(--ff-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem;
  padding: .9em 1.6em; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.btn::after {
  content: "→"; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1;
  transform: translateX(-2px); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.05em 2.1em; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* brand-gold base keeps the near-black label at >=4.5:1 (WCAG AA) */
.btn--primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(191, 154, 47, .85); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 88%, #000); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(191, 154, 47, .95); }

.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); background: transparent; }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* =========================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 80%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.nav.is-scrolled { border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; height: 78px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.brand__logo { display: block; height: 58px; width: auto; }
.brand__mark { color: var(--gold-deep); display: inline-flex; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.brand__sub { font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 4px; }

.nav__menu { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; }
.nav__links a { font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem; color: var(--ink-soft); position: relative; padding: .3em 0; }
.nav__links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: width .25s ease; }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__cta { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav__cta::after { content: none; }

.nav__toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; margin-left: auto; }
.nav__toggle span { width: 26px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero { position: relative; padding: clamp(52px, 7vw, 104px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(112deg, rgba(239, 230, 203, .68) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .2) 42%, rgba(217, 194, 119, .26) 100%);
}

.hero__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: center; }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.4vw, 4.8rem); margin: .25em 0 .55em; line-height: 1.02; }
.hero__title span { display: block; }
.hero__lede { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 32ch; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }

.hero__media { position: relative; }
.hero__outline {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0;
  inset: 26px -22px -22px 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  border-radius: 180px 180px var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);
  opacity: .7;
}
.hero__photo {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 220px 220px var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; background: var(--ink);
}
.hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 20%; transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.hero__media:hover .hero__photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.hero__badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: -22px; bottom: 36px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.2; font-style: italic;
}

/* =========================================================
   EDITORIAL SECTION HEADS
   ========================================================= */
.section-head { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px); max-width: 760px; }
.section-head__top { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.section-head__top .eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); }
.section-sub { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: .9rem; }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.trust-strip { padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px) 0; }
.trust-strip__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(22px, 4vw, 60px); }
.trust__icon { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--ivory-2); color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.trust__k { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.trust__d { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS
   ========================================================= */
.process {
  padding: clamp(42px, 6vw, 72px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), var(--ivory));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.process__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .72fr 1.28fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: start; }
.process__intro .eyebrow { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.process__title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.45rem); max-width: 12ch; }
.process__steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); }
.process__step {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.5rem; min-height: 190px;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.process__step::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold)); transition: width .5s ease;
}
.process__step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.process__step:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.process__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.process__num {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.process__icon { color: var(--gold-deep); opacity: .55; }
.process__step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.process__step p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .95rem; }

/* =========================================================
   AUDIENCE (who it's for) — dark color-block w/ persona cards
   ========================================================= */
.audience { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 104px) 0; }
.section-head--invert { border-top-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 22%, transparent); }
.section-head--invert .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section-head--invert .section-title { color: var(--ivory); }
.audience__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.persona {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 6%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 14%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 2rem 1.9rem 2.1rem;
  transition: transform .35s ease, background .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.persona:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 11%, transparent); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.persona__icon {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 30%, transparent); color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.persona h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.persona p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 80%, transparent); font-size: .98rem; }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================================= */
.services { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0; }
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.card {
  position: relative; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 2.3rem 1.9rem 2.5rem; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.card__icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--ivory-2); color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  transition: background .4s ease, color .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.card:hover .card__icon { background: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.card__title { font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.card__text { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.card__list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.card__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.card__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.card__line { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 5px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold)); transition: width .45s ease; }
.card:hover .card__line { width: 100%; }

/* =========================================================
   WHAT I HELP WITH
   ========================================================= */
.helps { padding: clamp(58px, 8vw, 104px) 0; background: var(--ivory-2); }
.helps__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: center; }
.helps__intro { display: grid; gap: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); }
.helps .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.helps__panel {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: clamp(22px, 4vw, 34px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.helps__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; }
.helps__chips span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; min-height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; padding: .65rem 1.1rem;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.helps__chips span::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.helps__chips span:hover { border-color: var(--gold-soft); background: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =========================================================
   EXPERIENCE / LOOK INSIDE
   ========================================================= */
.experience { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 110px) 0; }
.experience__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: center; }
.experience__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.7rem; max-width: 42ch; }
.experience__list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: .65rem; margin: 0 0 1.8rem; }
.experience__list li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.55rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700;
}
.experience__list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55em; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
}
.experience__gallery {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 20px);
  align-items: start;
}
.exp-tile {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.exp-tile--tall { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.25; grid-row: span 2; align-self: stretch; }
.exp-tile--photo { border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.exp-tile--photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* =========================================================
   MEDIA SLOT — labeled, ready-to-fill placeholder for real
   photos/video. Replace the whole <figure> with an <img>/<video>.
   ========================================================= */
.media-slot {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem; text-align: center; margin: 0; padding: 1.4rem;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--gold-soft); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0 12px, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 5%, transparent) 12px 24px),
    var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.media-slot--wide { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.media-slot__icon { color: var(--gold-deep); opacity: .8; }
.media-slot__label { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); }
.media-slot__hint { font-size: .82rem; max-width: 26ch; }

/* =========================================================
   QUOTE
   ========================================================= */
.quote { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0; background: var(--ivory-2); }
.quote__inner { max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.quote__mark { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 7rem; line-height: 0; color: var(--gold-soft); display: block; height: 3rem; opacity: .5; }
.quote blockquote { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.3; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 400; }
.quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 1.4rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: .04em; }
/* second, longer verse sits below at a calmer scale */
.quote__second { margin-top: 2.8rem; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================= */
.about { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0; }
.about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 84px); align-items: center; }
.about__media { position: relative; }
.about__photo { border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 22%; transition: transform 1s ease; }
.about__media:hover .about__photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.about__deco { position: absolute; z-index: 0; inset: auto -20px -20px auto; width: 70%; height: 70%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft); border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.about__copy .section-head__top { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about__copy .section-title { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.about__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; max-width: 52ch; }
.creds { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.4rem; display: grid; gap: .7rem; }
.creds li { font-weight: 600; }
.creds span { color: var(--gold); margin-right: .5rem; }

/* =========================================================
   DIFFERENCE
   ========================================================= */
.difference { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0; background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
.difference .section-head { border-top-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 22%, transparent); }
.difference .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.difference .section-title { color: var(--ivory); }
.diff-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.diff { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 6%, transparent); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 14%, transparent); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 2rem 2rem 2.1rem; transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.diff:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 11%, transparent); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
.diff__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.diff__icon {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 28%, transparent); color: var(--ivory);
  transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.diff:hover .diff__icon { background: var(--gold-deep); transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.diff__num { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.diff h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: .6rem 0 .5rem; color: var(--ivory); font-weight: 500; }
.diff p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 78%, transparent); font-size: .98rem; }

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0; background: var(--ivory-2); }
.tcards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.tcard { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 2rem 1.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.tcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tcard__quote { font-family: var(--ff-display); color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 3.4rem; line-height: .4; height: 1.3rem; display: block; }
.tcard blockquote { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 400; }
.tcard figcaption { margin-top: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.tcard__meta { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================= */
.contact { position: relative; padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ivory); }
.contact__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(217, 194, 119, .22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
}
.contact__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 740px; margin-inline: auto; }
.contact__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.contact__sub { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 1rem auto 2.3rem; max-width: 52ch; }
.contact__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.contact__details { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem 3rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 2rem; }
.contact__details li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; }
.contact__k { font-size: .73rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.contact__details a, .contact__details span:not(.contact__k) { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.22rem; color: var(--ink); }
.contact__details a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) 0 2.4rem; }
.footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 2rem 1rem; align-items: start; }
.footer__brand { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer__brand .brand__mark { color: var(--gold-soft); margin-top: 4px; }
.footer__name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.footer__tag { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 72%, transparent); font-size: .95rem; font-style: italic; }
.footer__meta { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 70%, transparent); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: .55rem; }
.footer__nav { display: flex; gap: 1.6rem; justify-self: end; align-self: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer__nav a { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 82%, transparent); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.footer__nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__legal { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 16%, transparent); padding-top: 1.6rem; font-size: .85rem; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 75%, transparent); }

/* =========================================================
   FILL-IN MARKERS — temporary highlight for details Jessica
   must supply before launch. Replace text, then remove .fill.
   ========================================================= */
.fill {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 12%, transparent);
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px; padding: .04em .3em;
  color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal;
}
blockquote.fill { display: block; }
.fill-group li { position: relative; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT — provider role line
   ========================================================= */
.about__role { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }

/* =========================================================
   TECHNIQUES (services proof strip)
   ========================================================= */
.techniques { margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 54px); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); }
.techniques__label { font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.techniques__chips { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; }
.techniques__chips li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; padding: .55rem .95rem;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.techniques__chips li::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-deep); flex-shrink: 0; }
.techniques__chips li:hover { border-color: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIAL ATTRIBUTION
   ========================================================= */
.tcard__cite { margin-top: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; padding-top: .4rem; }
.tcard__name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink); }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ — native <details> accordion (no JS)
   ========================================================= */
.faq { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 124px) 0; }
.faq__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: start; }
.faq .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.faq__list { display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--white);
  padding: 0 1.4rem; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.faq__item[open] { border-color: var(--gold-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1.3rem 0; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "+"; font-family: var(--ff-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s ease; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.faq__body { padding: 0 0 1.4rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.faq__body p { margin-bottom: .8rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.faq__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq__body ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: .55rem; margin: .2rem 0 .9rem; }
.faq__body li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.4rem; font-size: .97rem; }
.faq__body li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .5em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.faq__body li strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* =========================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ========================================================= */
/* Only hide reveal elements when JS is present to un-hide them (.js set in <head>).
   Without JS, content stays fully visible. */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .09s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .18s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .27s; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .36s; }
.reveal[data-delay="5"] { transition-delay: .45s; }
.reveal[data-delay="6"] { transition-delay: .54s; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  * { animation: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__media { max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; order: -1; }
  .process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process__title { max-width: 18ch; }
  .process__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process__step { min-height: 0; }
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about__media { max-width: 420px; }
  .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .helps__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .audience__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .trust-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .experience__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .experience__gallery { order: -1; }
  .tcards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .faq__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq .section-head { position: static; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav__menu { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__menu {
    display: flex; position: absolute; top: 78px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--ivory); padding: 1.4rem var(--pad) 1.8rem; gap: 1.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__links { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__cta { display: inline-flex; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__nav { justify-self: start; }
}