/* ---------- Zouse palette (pastel, premium) ---------- */
:root {
    --ivory: #FAF7F1;
    --sage-deep: #3F5F4E;
    --sage: #7FA08D;
    --terracotta: #C97B5A;
    --greige: #E8E2D6;
    --taupe: #4E4A43;
    --charcoal: #2C2A25;
    --footer-bg: #1F2B24;
    --gold: #E4C88C;
    --gold-deep: #B8863E;
    --gold-shine: #F1D9A0;
    --clay: #E3C9B6;
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.10);
    --shadow-lift: 0 18px 46px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.16);
    --header-height: 92px;

    /* Spacing rhythm stays at the tightened values from the last
       pass — only font sizes changed in this update. */
    --section-space: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 48px);
    --section-inset: clamp(16px, 2vw, 26px);
    --section-pad-x: clamp(24px, 6vw, 60px);

    --section-pad-y: var(--section-space);
    --section-gap-tight: var(--section-inset);
}

.section-pad-tight {
    padding: clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 16px) clamp(24px, 6vw, 60px) clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 40px);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--taupe);
    background: var(--ivory);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body.nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

button {
    font: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--sage);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: -50px;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 999;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 10px;
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    --nav-color: var(--charcoal);
}

body.has-hero .site-header:not(.scrolled) {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.55) 0%, rgba(250, 247, 241, 0) 100%);
}

body:not(.has-hero) .site-header {
    position: sticky;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.10);
}

body:not(.has-hero) main>section:first-of-type,
body:not(.has-hero) .site-header+section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--section-inset));
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
}

.header-inner {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-height: var(--header-height);
    padding: 18px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.brand-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 0;
    object-fit: contain;
    border: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.12));
    transition: filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.brand:hover .brand-badge {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35));
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.03);
}

.brand-name {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.44rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.11em;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.primary-nav .nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.primary-nav>.nav-list>li {
    position: relative;
}

.primary-nav a {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--nav-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.primary-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 6px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-shine));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.primary-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.primary-nav a:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-item-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-item-row>a {
    padding-right: 4px;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    padding: 0;
    color: var(--nav-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.dropdown-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.caret {
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.has-dropdown.show .caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.has-dropdown .dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 260px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.10);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.14);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.16s ease, transform 0.16s ease;
}

.has-dropdown .dropdown::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 8px;
}

.has-dropdown.show .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.has-dropdown.js-closed .dropdown {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transform: translateY(6px) !important;
}

.dropdown a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-transform: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--clay);
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.btn-cta {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--charcoal) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 11px 23px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-left: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.25);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cta:active {
    transform: translateY(1px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.3);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.menu-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.06);
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 21px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--nav-color);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 95;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.10);
    background: var(--ivory);
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    min-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-height));
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    max-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-height));
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.12);
}

.mobile-nav ul {
    padding: 8px 20px 24px;
}

.mobile-nav>ul>li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav>ul>li>a,
.mobile-nav-row>a {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.mobile-nav-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-row>a {
    flex: 1;
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle svg {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu {
    padding: 4px 4px 14px 14px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--clay);
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.mobile-submenu[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.mobile-submenu:not([hidden]) {
    display: block !important;
}

.mobile-nav[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.mobile-nav:not([hidden]) {
    display: block !important;
}

.mobile-submenu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--taupe);
    text-transform: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-submenu a:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 123, 90, 0.16);
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.mobile-nav .btn-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .primary-nav,
    .btn-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .mobile-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .brand-name {
        font-size: 1.08rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    * {
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
}

.hero-preview {
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2b2924 0%, #4c463c 100%);
}

/* =========================================================
   ZOUSE FOOTER
   ========================================================= */

.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--footer-bg);
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.72);
    margin-top: var(--section-space);
}

.footer-curve {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% - 2px);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-curve svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(32px, 6.8vw, 90px);
}

.footer-curve .curve-fill {
    fill: var(--footer-bg);
}

.footer-curve .curve-line {
    display: none;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 56px 24px 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo img {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
    transition: filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-logo:hover img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.4));
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.03);
}

.footer-logo span {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--ivory);
}

.footer-quote {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.85);
    max-width: 30ch;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.35);
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    color: var(--footer-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.4);
}

.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
}

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer-links a {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.72);
    transition: color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--terracotta);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-list svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.footer-contact-list a {
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.72);
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
    color: var(--terracotta);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.5);
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        row-gap: 36px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .site-footer {
        margin-top: clamp(18px, 3.4vw, 28px);
    }

    .footer-curve svg {
        height: 54px;
    }

    .footer-inner {
        padding: 40px 20px 0;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        row-gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

.footer-to-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-to-top:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-to-top:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ivory);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.js-enabled:not(.reduced-motion) .footer-col {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.js-enabled:not(.reduced-motion) .footer-col.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .footer-socials a,
    .footer-to-top {
        transition: none;
    }

    .js-enabled .footer-col {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ZOUSE HERO CAROUSEL — premium version
   ========================================================= */

.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(500px, 76vh, 680px);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding-top: 92px;
    max-width: 100vw;
}

.hero-track {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: inherit;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: grid;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-slide--split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.hero-slide--reverse .hero-image {
    order: 1;
}

.hero-slide--reverse .hero-text {
    order: 2;
}

.hero-text {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 40px clamp(24px, 5vw, 80px) 40px clamp(24px, 7vw, 80px);
    z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes heroTextIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-text> :is(.hero-eyebrow, .hero-heading, .hero-sub, .hero-stats, .hero-cta) {
    animation: heroTextIn 0.5s ease both;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-text .hero-eyebrow {
    animation-delay: 0.03s;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-text .hero-heading {
    animation-delay: 0.08s;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-text .hero-sub {
    animation-delay: 0.14s;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-text .hero-stats {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-text .hero-cta {
    animation-delay: 0.24s;
}

.no-js .hero-text> :is(.hero-eyebrow, .hero-heading, .hero-sub, .hero-stats, .hero-cta) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    animation: none;
}

.hero-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(140, 165, 147, 0.453) 0, rgba(140, 165, 147, 0.147) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 48px);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black, transparent 80%);
}

.hero-bg-pattern--reverse {
    background-image: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 90% 90%, rgba(216, 167, 145, 0.189) 0, rgba(216, 167, 145, 0.288) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 48px);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black, transparent 80%);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.hero-eyebrow--terracotta {
    color: var(--terracotta);
}

.hero-eyebrow--light {
    color: var(--clay);
}

.hero-eyebrow--gold {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.hero-heading {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.hero-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.accent-terracotta {
    color: var(--terracotta) !important;
}

.accent-gold {
    color: var(--gold-deep) !important;
}

.hero-heading--light {
    color: var(--ivory);
}

.hero-heading--light em {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-sub {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 42ch;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--taupe);
}

.hero-sub--light {
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.82);
}

.hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding: 13px 25px;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.22);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta svg {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta:hover {
    background: var(--taupe);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-cta:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-cta--light {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta--light:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.hero-slide--1 .hero-image {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(185deg, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0) 0%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.35) 100%),
        url('images/construction company in Coimbatore.jpg'),
        linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sage-deep) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
}

.hero-slide--2 .hero-image {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(185deg, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0) 0%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.35) 100%),
        url('images/Best Interior Designers in Coimbatore.jpg'),
        linear-gradient(150deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
}

.hero-slide--3 .hero-image {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(185deg, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0) 0%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.35) 100%),
        url('images/interior design services in Coimbatore.jpg'),
        linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sage-deep) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
}

.hero-image--clip-right {
    clip-path: polygon(30% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.hero-image--clip-left {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 88% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.hero-image--framed {
    margin: 48px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.32);
}

.hero-image-seam {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-image-seam path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.75;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.4));
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-stat-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.hero-stat-block strong {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.hero-stat-block span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--taupe);
}

.hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-stat {
    padding: 6px 13px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.28);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.85);
}

.hero-stat strong {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.hero-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.7);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.14);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero-arrow svg {
    width: 6px;
    height: 10px;
}

.hero-arrow:hover,
.hero-arrow:focus-visible {
    background: var(--ivory);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-52%) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-arrow--prev {
    left: 12px;
}

.hero-arrow--next {
    right: 12px;
}

.hero-footer-controls {
    position: absolute;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.16);
}

.hero-bars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hero-bar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0;
    background: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.28);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, width 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-bar.is-active {
    width: 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35);
    transform: none;
}

.hero-play-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    padding-left: 8px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.15);
    color: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.6);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-play-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-carousel {
        height: 100svh;
        min-height: 100svh;
        padding-top: 92px;
    }

    .hero-track {
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 100%;
    }

    .hero-slide {
        position: relative;
        display: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transition: none;
        height: 100%;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .hero-slide.is-active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-slide .hero-image {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        clip-path: none !important;
        order: initial;
        z-index: 0;
        transform: scale(1.08);
        transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    @keyframes heroImageDrift {
        from {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        to {
            transform: scale(1);
        }
    }

    .hero-slide.is-active .hero-image {
        animation: heroImageDrift 7s ease-out forwards;
    }

    .hero-image-seam,
    .hero-bg-pattern {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-slide::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.05) 0%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.18) 45%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.62) 100%);
    }

    .hero-text,
    .hero-text--reverse {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        order: initial;
        margin: 0;
        max-width: 420px;
        width: 100%;
        padding: clamp(56px, 14vh, 96px) clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 36px) 28px;
        padding-left: calc(clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 36px) + env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px));
        padding-right: calc(clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 36px) + env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
        background: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .hero-text .hero-eyebrow,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-text .hero-heading,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-heading {
        color: var(--ivory);
        text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .hero-text .hero-heading em,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-heading em {
        color: var(--gold-shine) !important;
    }

    .hero-text .hero-sub,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-sub {
        color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.92);
        max-width: 38ch;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    }

    .hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .hero-text .hero-stat-block strong,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-stat-block strong {
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-text .hero-stat-block span,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-stat-block span {
        color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.75);
    }

    .hero-text .hero-stat-divider,
    .hero-text--reverse .hero-stat-divider {
        background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.25);
    }

    .hero-cta,
    .hero-cta--light {
        align-self: center;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
        color: var(--charcoal);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35);
    }

    .hero-cta:hover,
    .hero-cta--light:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    }

    .hero-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-footer-controls {
        right: auto;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 16px));
        background: rgba(20, 18, 14, 0.55);
        border-color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.14);
    }

    .hero-footer-controls .hero-bar {
        background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.4);
    }

    .hero-footer-controls .hero-bar.is-active {
        background: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-footer-controls .hero-play-toggle {
        border-left-color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.2);
        color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.75);
    }

    .hero-footer-controls .hero-play-toggle:hover {
        color: var(--gold);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 2.75rem);
    }

    .hero-sub {
        font-size: 1.06rem;
        max-width: 46ch;
    }

    .hero-text,
    .hero-text--reverse {
        max-width: 540px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7.6vw, 2.25rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .hero-sub {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .hero-stat-block strong {
        font-size: 1.28rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 1.48rem;
    }

    .hero-text,
    .hero-text--reverse {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .hero-slide,
    .hero-cta,
    .hero-cta svg,
    .hero-arrow,
    .hero-bar {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .hero-slide.is-active .hero-image,
    .hero-slide.is-active .hero-text> :is(.hero-eyebrow, .hero-heading, .hero-sub, .hero-stats, .hero-cta) {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT ZOUSE — homepage section
   ========================================================= */

.about-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: var(--section-space) var(--section-pad-x) var(--section-inset);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.about-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.about-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 12px 0 15px;
}

.about-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.about-sub {
    font-size: 1.01rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--taupe);
    max-width: 44ch;
    margin: 0 0 26px;
}

.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.about-stat-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.about-stat-block strong {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.about-stat-block span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--taupe);
}

.about-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-cta {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.about-stack {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(300px, 36vw, 400px);
}

.about-stack-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.4) 0, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.4) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px, transparent 30px);
}

.about-photo {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.28);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--greige) 0%, var(--clay) 100%);
    transition: transform 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}

.about-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0) 55%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.22) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-photo--back {
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 78%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: rotate(2.5deg);
}

.about-photo--front {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 58%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    border: 5px solid var(--ivory);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .about-stack:hover .about-photo--back {
        transform: rotate(1deg) translateY(-4px);
    }

    .about-stack:hover .about-photo--front {
        transform: rotate(-2deg) translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.26);
    }
}

.about-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14%;
    right: 4%;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 11px 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .about-stack:hover .about-float-card {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
}

.about-float-card .about-float-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-float-card .about-float-icon svg {
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.about-float-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.about-float-card span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--taupe);
}

.about-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.about-reveal[data-reveal="left"] {
    transform: translateX(-28px);
}

.about-reveal[data-reveal="right"] {
    transform: translateX(28px);
}

.about-reveal.about-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .about-reveal {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-stack {
        order: -1;
        height: clamp(240px, 72vw, 340px);
        max-width: 440px;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto 12px;
    }

    .about-text {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .about-stats {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .about-float-card {
        padding: 9px 11px;
    }

    .about-float-card span {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES OVERVIEW — homepage section
   ========================================================= */

.services-section {
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: var(--section-space) var(--section-pad-x) var(--section-inset);
}

.services-inner {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 470px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
}

.services-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.services-reveal.services-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.services-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.services-heading {
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 9px 0 9px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.services-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -6px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease 0.2s;
}

.services-intro.services-in .services-heading::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.services-sub {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--taupe);
    margin: 0;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(6px, 1vw, 10px);
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.services-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.4;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--greige) 0%, var(--clay) 100%);
    transform: rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    will-change: transform;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.18);
}

.services-tile:hover,
.services-tile:focus-visible {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -18px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.5);
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.55);
}

.services-tile img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.services-tile:hover img,
.services-tile:focus-visible img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.services-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(31, 30, 26, 0.92) 0%, rgba(31, 30, 26, 0.55) 42%, rgba(31, 30, 26, 0.1) 72%, rgba(31, 30, 26, 0) 100%);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.services-tile:hover .services-scrim,
.services-tile:focus-visible .services-scrim {
    opacity: 1;
}

.services-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--gold-shine);
}

.services-number::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 14px;
    height: 1px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.services-card {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 13px 13px 15px;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.services-tile:hover .services-card,
.services-tile:focus-visible .services-card {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.services-card-title {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.services-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    line-height: 1.48;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.8);
    max-width: 22ch;
    margin: 0 0 9px;
}

.services-viewmore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--gold-shine);
}

.services-viewmore svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.services-tile:hover .services-viewmore svg,
.services-tile:focus-visible .services-viewmore svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.services-tile:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .services-tile {
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-tile {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .services-tile,
    .services-tile img,
    .services-scrim,
    .services-card,
    .services-viewmore svg,
    .services-heading::after {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .services-tile {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .services-reveal {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE ZOUSE — sticky framed image + progress rail
   ========================================================= */

.why-section {
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: var(--section-space) var(--section-pad-x) var(--section-inset);
}

.why-head {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
    text-align: center;
}

.why-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.why-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.9vw, 2.15rem);
    line-height: 1.24;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.why-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.why-sub {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 58%, var(--taupe) 42%);
}

.why-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        filter 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.why-reveal.why-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
}

.why-sticky-wrap {
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(28px, 4.4vw, 56px);
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Sticky media panel ── */
.why-media-outer {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
    padding: 14px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 4%, var(--ivory));
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 10px);
    box-shadow:
        var(--shadow-soft),
        0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 18%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 26%, transparent);
}

/* Gold corner registration marks */
.why-media-bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.65;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
}

.why-media-bracket--tl {
    top: 6px;
    left: 6px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.why-media-bracket--tr {
    top: 6px;
    right: 6px;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.why-media-bracket--bl {
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 6px;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: none;
}

.why-media-bracket--br {
    bottom: 6px;
    right: 6px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
}

/* ── Image frame ── */
.why-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 440px;
    /* subtle inner glow so images feel framed */
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.12);
}

.why-media-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 10%, var(--ivory));
}

/* FIX: longer crossfade so image 3 never feels rushed */
.why-media-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* FIX: increased from 0.7s → 0.9s opacity, 0.9s → 1.2s scale */
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 1.2s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-media-img.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Subtle film-grain overlay */
.why-media-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.04;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Caption plate — PREMIUM REDESIGN ──
   Taller, stronger gradient, gold rule at top,
   larger type, numbered pill left-aligned.
────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-media-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 28px 20px 20px;

    /* FIX: deeper, taller gradient so text is always legible */
    background: linear-gradient(0deg,
            rgba(20, 17, 12, 0.92) 0%,
            rgba(20, 17, 12, 0.72) 50%,
            rgba(20, 17, 12, 0.18) 80%,
            transparent 100%);
}

/* Gold hairline rule at top of caption */
.why-media-caption::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.6) 30%,
            rgba(241, 217, 160, 0.9) 50%,
            rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.6) 70%,
            transparent);
}

/* FIX: pill-style number — more premium than plain text */
.why-media-caption-num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 30%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.45);
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* FIX: increased from 0.9rem */
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gold-shine);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* FIX: larger, bolder caption label */
.why-media-caption-label {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* FIX: increased from 1rem */
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--ivory);
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.why-media-caption-num.is-swapping,
.why-media-caption-label.is-swapping {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* ── Progress spine ── */
.why-list {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 6px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.why-spine {
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 22px;
    width: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.5), rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.12));
}

.why-spine-fill {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--sage-deep));
    transition: height 0.1s linear;
}

.why-spine-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -3px;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px 2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 55%, transparent);
}

/* ── Why rows ── */
.why-row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(16px, 2.6vw, 28px);
    padding: clamp(16px, 2.8vw, 22px) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
}

.why-row:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.why-row-dot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 2.5px solid var(--gold);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-dot {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 14%, transparent),
        0 0 14px 2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 22%, transparent);
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-dot--gold-deep {
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-dot--sage-deep {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    border-color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-dot--terracotta {
    background: var(--terracotta);
    border-color: var(--terracotta);
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-dot--charcoal {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border-color: var(--charcoal);
}

.why-row-content {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    max-width: 46ch;
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-content {
    opacity: 1;
}

.why-row-ghost {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.4vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 5%, transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.why-row.is-active .why-row-ghost {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 13%, transparent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why-row-num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--terracotta) 85%, var(--charcoal) 15%);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.why-row-title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.6vw, 1.26rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.why-row-desc {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 58%, var(--taupe) 42%);
    max-width: 46ch;
}

.why-list-cta {
    padding-left: 48px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.why-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--charcoal);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.why-cta svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-cta:hover,
.why-cta:focus-visible {
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    color: var(--ivory);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 35%, transparent);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .why-sticky-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .why-media-outer {
        position: static;
        padding: 10px;
        order: -1;
    }

    .why-media {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        min-height: 0;
    }

    .why-media-frame {
        min-height: 0;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .why-media-img {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        display: none;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .why-media-img.is-active {
        display: block;
    }

    .why-media-bracket {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
    }

    .why-row-content {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .why-row-ghost {
        font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 9.4vw, 2.9rem);
    }

    /* Caption mobile tweak */
    .why-media-caption-label {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .why-spine {
        left: 17px;
    }

    .why-row {
        grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .why-row-dot {
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
    }

    .why-list-cta {
        padding-left: 46px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .why-reveal,
    .why-media-img,
    .why-row-content,
    .why-row-dot,
    .why-row-ghost {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   FEATURED PROJECTS — Before / After showcase
   ========================================================= */

.featured-section {
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: var(--section-space) clamp(24px, 6vw, 60px) var(--section-inset);
}

.featured-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.featured-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 470px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
}

.featured-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.featured-reveal.featured-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.featured-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.featured-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 9px 0 9px;
}

.featured-sub {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 58%, var(--taupe) 42%);
    margin: 0;
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 28px);
}

.featured-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ba-slider {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
    cursor: ew-resize;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    touch-action: pan-y;
}

.ba-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.ba-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-image--after {
    z-index: 1;
}

.ba-image--before {
    z-index: 2;
    clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--ba-pos, 50%)) 0 0);
}

.ba-handle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: var(--ba-pos, 50%);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.15);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-handle-grip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.28);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35);
}

.ba-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    z-index: 4;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ivory);
    background: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.55);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-label--before {
    left: 12px;
}

.ba-label--after {
    right: 12px;
}

.ba-range {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.ba-range::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.ba-range::-moz-range-thumb {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}

.ba-slider:focus-within .ba-handle-grip {
    outline: 2px solid var(--sage);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.featured-card-category {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.featured-card-title {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.featured-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 58%, var(--taupe) 42%);
    margin: 0 0 11px;
    max-width: 34ch;
}

.featured-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 0.77rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.featured-card-link svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.featured-card-link:hover svg,
.featured-card-link:focus-visible svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.featured-card-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--sage);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .featured-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .featured-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .featured-reveal {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   OUR CONSTRUCTION PROCESS — sticky visual + tabbed steps
   ========================================================= */

.process-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: var(--section-space) clamp(24px, 6vw, 60px) var(--section-inset);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.1);
}

.process-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 490px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 48px);
}

.process-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.process-reveal.process-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.process-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.process-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 9px 0 9px;
}

.process-sub {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 58%, var(--taupe) 42%);
    margin: 0;
}

.process-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 420px) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(28px, 4.4vw, 56px);
    align-items: start;
}

.process-visual {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px);
}

.process-visual-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(340px, 38vw, 460px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.28);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--greige) 0%, var(--clay) 100%);
}

.process-visual-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 8s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-visual-image.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-visual-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.82) 0%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.32) 42%, rgba(44, 42, 37, 0) 72%);
}

.process-visual-info {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 18px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.process-visual-step {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.process-visual-title {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.24;
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.process-progress {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 0 2px;
}

.process-progress-track {
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.16);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-shine));
    transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.process-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.04);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover:not(.is-active) {
    background: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.process-step.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.18) 0%, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.05) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.4);
    box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--gold-deep), 0 16px 34px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.2);
}

.process-step:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--sage);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.process-step-number {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--greige) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.08);
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover:not(.is-active) .process-step-number {
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.process-step.is-active .process-step-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.process-step-chevron {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--sage);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover:not(.is-active) .process-step-chevron {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: translateY(2px);
}

.process-step.is-active .process-step-chevron {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.process-step-main {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.process-step-headrow {
    display: block;
}

.process-step-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.process-step:hover:not(.is-active) .process-step-title {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.process-step.is-active .process-step-title {
    color: var(--sage-deep);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.process-step-panel {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step.is-active .process-step-panel {
    max-height: 400px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.process-step-panel p {
    margin: 0 0 11px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--taupe);
    max-width: 52ch;
}

.process-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.process-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 19px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.process-points li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .process-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .process-visual {
        position: static;
    }

    .process-visual-frame {
        height: clamp(240px, 58vw, 340px);
    }

    .process-visual-title {
        font-size: 1.06rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .process-step {
        padding: 14px 13px;
        gap: 11px;
    }

    .process-step-number {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.73rem;
    }

    .process-step-chevron {
        width: 19px;
        height: 19px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .process-reveal,
    .process-step,
    .process-step-number,
    .process-step-title,
    .process-step-panel,
    .process-step-chevron,
    .process-visual-image,
    .process-progress-fill {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .process-step:hover:not(.is-active) {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .process-step.is-active .process-step-chevron {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .process-reveal {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .process-visual-image.is-active {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   OUR WORK — continuous marquee photo showcase
   ========================================================= */

.gallery-section {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 640px 420px at 12% 0%, rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.07), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 560px 380px at 88% 100%, rgba(110, 127, 99, 0.06), transparent 65%),
        var(--ivory);
    padding: var(--section-space) 0 var(--section-inset);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(24px, 6vw, 60px);
}

.gallery-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 470px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 26px);
}

.gallery-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.gallery-reveal.gallery-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.gallery-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 9px 0 9px;
}

.gallery-sub {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 58%, var(--taupe) 42%);
    margin: 0;
}

.gallery-strip-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    perspective: 1400px;
    padding: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 32px) 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    touch-action: pan-y;
    cursor: grab;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px), #000 calc(100% - clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px)), transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px), #000 calc(100% - clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px)), transparent 100%);
}

.gallery-strip-wrap:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.gallery-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(12px, 1.6vw, 20px);
    width: max-content;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    --gallery-loop-end: -50%;
    animation: gallery-marquee 38s linear infinite;
}

.gallery-strip[style*="transform"] {
    animation: none;
}

@keyframes gallery-marquee {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(var(--gallery-loop-end));
    }
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: clamp(195px, 20vw, 240px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.14);
    transform: scale(0.92) rotateY(10deg);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(3n+2) {
    transform: scale(0.92) rotateY(-10deg);
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(3n) {
    transform: scale(1) rotateY(0deg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.18);
}

.gallery-item:hover,
.gallery-item:focus-within {
    transform: scale(1.04) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-item-trigger {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item-trigger:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.gallery-item-photo {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    height: clamp(288px, 31vw, 368px);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.05);
}

.gallery-item-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.gallery-item-photo img.gallery-img-loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-photo img,
.gallery-item:focus-within .gallery-item-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20, 18, 14, 0.26) 0%, rgba(20, 18, 14, 0) 45%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-scrim,
.gallery-item:focus-within .gallery-scrim {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-insta-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.1);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(44, 42, 37, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-insta-btn svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.gallery-insta-btn:hover,
.gallery-insta-btn:focus-visible {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-insta-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.gallery-item[aria-hidden="true"] {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 300;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-lightbox[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.gallery-lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(20, 18, 14, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.gallery-lightbox-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: min(920px, 92vw);
    max-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-lightbox-figure {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-lightbox-figure img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 88vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.25);
}

.gallery-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    right: -16px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-lightbox-close:hover,
.gallery-lightbox-close:focus-visible {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-lightbox-arrow {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.28);
    color: var(--ivory);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-lightbox-arrow:hover,
.gallery-lightbox-arrow:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.28);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-lightbox-arrow--prev {
    left: clamp(12px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.gallery-lightbox-arrow--next {
    right: clamp(12px, 4vw, 48px);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gallery-lightbox-arrow {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .gallery-item {
        width: clamp(165px, 55vw, 205px);
    }

    .gallery-item-photo {
        height: clamp(255px, 57vw, 305px);
    }

    .gallery-strip {
        gap: 12px;
        animation-duration: 30s;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .gallery-reveal,
    .gallery-item,
    .gallery-item-photo img,
    .gallery-insta-btn,
    .gallery-lightbox-close,
    .gallery-lightbox-arrow {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .gallery-reveal {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .gallery-strip {
        animation: none !important;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .gallery-strip-wrap {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   CLIENT TESTIMONIALS — curved photo + editorial quote
   ========================================================= */

.testi-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 480px at 18% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 14%, transparent), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 100% 100%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--sage) 10%, transparent), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 4%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 4%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, auto, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--section-space) var(--section-pad-x) var(--section-inset);
}

.testi-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testi-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -6%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 20%, transparent), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.testi-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testi-reveal.testi-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.testi-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}

.testi-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 9px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sage);
}

.testi-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 1.95rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0;
}

.testi-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.testi-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
    gap: clamp(24px, 4.4vw, 56px);
    align-items: center;
}

.testi-media {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px;
}

.testi-bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testi-bracket--tl {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.testi-bracket--tr {
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.testi-bracket--bl {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: none;
}

.testi-media-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(300px, 36vw, 400px);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--greige);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) clamp(90px, 13vw, 190px) var(--radius-md);
    transition: border-radius 0.4s ease;
}

.testi-media-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 1s ease;
}

.testi-media-img.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.testi-media-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(140% 90% at 100% 100%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 55%, transparent), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 22%, transparent), transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-media-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.05;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-plate-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 55%, transparent);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.testi-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px clamp(4px, 2vw, 18px);
}

.testi-quote-mark {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 5.8vw, 4.6rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold-deep) 22%, transparent);
    margin-bottom: -0.4em;
}

.testi-content-track {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 190px;
}

.testi-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.testi-slide.is-active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.testi-quote {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(1.06rem, 1.6vw, 1.28rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    max-width: 52ch;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.testi-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin: 0;
}

.testi-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 28px);
}

.testi-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 28%, transparent);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.testi-arrow:hover,
.testi-arrow:focus-visible {
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    color: var(--ivory);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.testi-arrow:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

.testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.testi-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--charcoal) 20%, transparent);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testi-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: scale(1.35);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .testi-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .testi-media-frame {
        height: clamp(230px, 54vw, 320px);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 80px var(--radius-md);
    }

    .testi-content {
        padding: 0;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .testi-reveal,
    .testi-media-img,
    .testi-slide,
    .testi-arrow,
    .testi-dot {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ — premium two-column layout, single-open accordion.
   ========================================================= */

.faq-section {
    --faq-gold: var(--gold, #9C7A45);
    --faq-gold-deep: color-mix(in srgb, var(--faq-gold) 65%, black);
    --faq-gold-glow: color-mix(in srgb, var(--faq-gold) 10%, transparent);
    --faq-sage: var(--sage-deep, #5B6E5A);
    --faq-ink: #2A2117;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--section-space) clamp(20px, 6vw, 60px) var(--section-inset);
}

.faq-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-spiral {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    width: clamp(240px, 24vw, 340px);
    height: clamp(240px, 24vw, 340px);
    color: var(--faq-gold);
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-spiral--tl {
    top: -6%;
    left: -8%;
}

.faq-spiral--br {
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -6%;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .faq-spiral {
        width: 54vw;
        height: 54vw;
        opacity: 0.18;
    }
}

.faq-layout {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 300px) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .faq-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

.faq-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.faq-reveal.faq-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.faq-intro {
    position: sticky;
    top: clamp(24px, 6vw, 56px);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .faq-intro {
        position: static;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

.faq-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--faq-sage);
}

.faq-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.24;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--faq-ink);
    margin: 14px 0 0;
}

.faq-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
}

.faq-sub {
    max-width: 310px;
    margin: 15px 0 0;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: #5C4E3D;
}

.faq-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-top: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 32px);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--faq-gold-deep);
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-cta:hover,
.faq-cta:focus-visible {
    background: var(--faq-gold-deep);
    color: var(--ivory);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.faq-cta-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-cta:hover .faq-cta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.faq-frame {
    position: relative;
}

.faq-list-heading {
    margin: 0 0 18px 2px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--faq-sage);
}

.faq-list {
    position: relative;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ivory) 96%, white);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--faq-gold) 32%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -24px rgba(42, 33, 23, 0.20);
    padding: 4px clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 32px);
}

.faq-item {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(42, 33, 23, 0.10);
    transition: background 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 18px 4px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(42, 33, 23, 0.10);
}

.faq-footer-text {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #5C4E3D;
}

.faq-footer-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--faq-sage);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-footer-link:hover,
.faq-footer-link:focus-visible {
    color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
    gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item:has(.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]) {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--faq-gold-glow), transparent 80%);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 22px);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    padding: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px) 4px;
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--faq-gold-deep);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.faq-index {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--faq-gold-deep) 70%, transparent);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-index {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-question-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.25vw, 1.02rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.42;
    color: var(--faq-ink);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-question-text {
    color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-question-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
}

.faq-icon {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--faq-gold-deep) 38%, transparent);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-icon {
    border-color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
    border-color: var(--faq-gold-deep);
    transform: rotate(135deg);
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    background: var(--faq-gold-deep);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-icon::before {
    width: 9px;
    height: 1px;
}

.faq-icon::after {
    width: 1px;
    height: 9px;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon::after {
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-panel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]+.faq-panel {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-panel-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-panel-inner p {
    max-width: 58ch;
    margin: 0 0 22px 40px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(156, 122, 69, 0.28);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: #5C4E3D;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .faq-panel-inner p {
        margin-left: 0;
        padding-left: 14px;
    }

    .faq-list {
        padding: 4px clamp(12px, 4vw, 22px);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .faq-reveal,
    .faq-panel,
    .faq-item,
    .faq-question,
    .faq-icon,
    .faq-icon::before,
    .faq-icon::after,
    .faq-cta,
    .faq-cta-arrow {
        transition: none;
    }
}

.cta-banner-section {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-inline: clamp(20px, 6vw, 60px);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-inset);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.cta-banner-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    isolation: isolate;
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 140% at 14% -10%, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.14) 0%, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0) 45%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sage-deep) 0%, var(--footer-bg) 65%, #16201B 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 56px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        var(--shadow-lift),
        0 50px 100px -30px rgba(31, 43, 36, 0.5),
        0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset;
}

.cta-banner-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg,
            rgba(241, 217, 160, 0.9) 0%,
            rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.5) 25%,
            rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.12) 50%,
            rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.3) 78%,
            rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.6) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cta-banner-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -70%;
    left: -25%;
    width: 85%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.08) 40%,
            rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.14) 48%,
            rgba(250, 247, 241, 0.08) 56%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: rotate(6deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.18) 0%, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0) 65%);
    top: -190px;
    right: -140px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-banner-rim-light {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 54px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.2) 0%, rgba(228, 200, 140, 0) 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(4px);
}

.cta-banner-inner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 4;
}

.cta-banner-eyebrow {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, var(--gold-shine) 50%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.cta-banner-heading {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin: 14px 0 0;
    line-height: 1.24;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.cta-banner-heading::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-shine), var(--gold), var(--gold-shine), transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.5);
}

.cta-banner-sub {
    margin: 13px auto 0;
    max-width: 42ch;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.64;
    color: var(--greige);
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

.cta-banner-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 42%),
        linear-gradient(150deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--footer-bg);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) inset,
        0 -3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) inset;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-banner-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.65s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-btn span,
.cta-banner-btn-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-banner-btn-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-banner-btn:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset,
        0 -3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) inset;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-banner-btn:hover::before {
    left: 120%;
}

.cta-banner-btn:hover .cta-banner-btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cta-banner-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: var(--greige);
    opacity: 0.8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 214, 0.25);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-banner-link-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-shine);
}

.cta-banner-link:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--gold-shine);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-banner-stats {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(18px, 3.4vw, 32px);
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 22px;
}

.cta-banner-stats::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: min(100%, 400px);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.5), rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.9), rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.5), transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(228, 200, 140, 0.3);
}

.cta-banner-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.cta-banner-stat strong {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.34rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-shine) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cta-banner-stat span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--greige);
    opacity: 0.65;
}

.cta-banner-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.5), transparent);
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .cta-banner-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .cta-banner-stats {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .cta-banner-stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .cta-banner-stat {
        flex: 1 1 30%;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   QUOTE POPUP — styles
   ========================================================= */

.quote-popup {
    --qp-cream: #faf7f1;
    --qp-ink: #26241f;
    --qp-ink-soft: #6b6559;
    --qp-charcoal: #22262b;
    --qp-gold: #c6982f;
    --qp-gold-deep: #a67c1e;
    --qp-line: rgba(34, 38, 43, 0.12);
    --qp-radius: 4px;
    --qp-font-display: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
    --qp-font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    font-family: var(--qp-font-body);
}

.quote-popup[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

.quote-popup-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(20, 19, 16, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: qp-fade-in 0.35s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes qp-fade-in {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.quote-popup-card {
    position: relative;
    width: min(420px, calc(100vw - 32px));
    max-height: min(640px, calc(100vh - 48px));
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin: auto;
    background: var(--qp-cream);
    border-radius: var(--qp-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 19, 16, 0.35);
    padding: 36px 30px 26px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.98);
    animation: qp-card-in 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1) 0.05s forwards;
}

@keyframes qp-card-in {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.quote-popup-bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-popup-bracket--tl {
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    border-top: 1.5px solid var(--qp-gold);
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--qp-gold);
}

.quote-popup-bracket--br {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--qp-gold);
    border-right: 1.5px solid var(--qp-gold);
}

.quote-popup-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: var(--qp-charcoal);
    color: var(--qp-cream);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-popup-close:hover {
    background: var(--qp-gold-deep);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.quote-popup-close:focus-visible,
.quote-popup-submit:focus-visible,
.quote-popup-form input:focus-visible,
.quote-popup-form select:focus-visible,
.quote-popup-success-close:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--qp-gold-deep);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.quote-popup-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 7px;
    font-family: var(--qp-font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qp-gold-deep);
}

.quote-popup-heading {
    margin: 0 0 9px;
    font-family: var(--qp-font-display);
    font-size: 25px;
    line-height: 1.18;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--qp-ink);
}

.quote-popup-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--qp-gold-deep);
}

.quote-popup-sub {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.52;
    color: var(--qp-ink-soft);
}

.quote-popup-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.quote-popup-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.quote-popup-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.quote-popup-field label {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--qp-ink);
}

.quote-popup-field input,
.quote-popup-field select {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-family: var(--qp-font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--qp-ink);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--qp-line);
    border-radius: var(--qp-radius);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-popup-field input::placeholder {
    color: #a8a196;
}

.quote-popup-field input:focus,
.quote-popup-field select:focus {
    border-color: var(--qp-gold);
}

.quote-popup-field select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8' width='10' height='7'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%2326241f' stroke-width='1.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 13px center;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.quote-popup-phone {
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid var(--qp-line);
    border-radius: var(--qp-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}

.quote-popup-phone-code {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--qp-ink-soft);
    background: #f1ede5;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--qp-line);
}

.quote-popup-phone input {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.quote-popup-phone:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--qp-gold);
}

.quote-popup-submit {
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-family: var(--qp-font-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--qp-charcoal);
    background: var(--qp-gold);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--qp-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.quote-popup-submit:hover {
    background: var(--qp-gold-deep);
    color: var(--qp-cream);
}

.quote-popup-submit:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.quote-popup-submit svg {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-popup-submit:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.quote-popup-submit[data-loading] {
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-popup-note {
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--qp-ink-soft);
}

.quote-popup-field--error input,
.quote-popup-field--error select {
    border-color: #b3452f;
}

.quote-popup-step[data-quote-step="success"] {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 0 4px;
}

.quote-popup-success-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--qp-gold-deep);
    background: #f1ede5;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.quote-popup-success-heading {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-family: var(--qp-font-display);
    font-size: 21px;
    color: var(--qp-ink);
}

.quote-popup-success-sub {
    margin: 0 auto 21px;
    max-width: 310px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--qp-ink-soft);
}

.quote-popup-success-close {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--qp-ink);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--qp-line);
    border-radius: var(--qp-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-popup-success-close:hover {
    border-color: var(--qp-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .quote-popup-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 24px);
        align-self: flex-end;
        margin: 0;
        border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
        padding: 32px 20px 24px;
        animation: qp-sheet-in 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }

    .quote-popup {
        display: flex;
    }

    .quote-popup-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .quote-popup-heading {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

@keyframes qp-sheet-in {
    from {
        transform: translateY(100%);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 561px) {
    .quote-popup {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .quote-popup-backdrop,
    .quote-popup-card {
        animation: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}