/* Dinson & Co. — ICM-inspired Modern Theme */

:root {
  /* =========================================================
     THEME — change these values to rebrand the whole app
     Primary: luminous gold #D4A017
     ========================================================= */
  --theme-from: #9A6B12;
  --theme-color: #D4A017;
  --theme-color-dark: #B8860B;
  --theme-color-light: #E8C547;
  --theme-rgb: 212, 160, 23;
  --theme-gradient: linear-gradient(163deg, var(--theme-from) 0%, var(--theme-color) 52%, var(--theme-color-light) 100%);
  /* ========================================================= */

  --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif;
  --font-serif: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
  --primary: var(--theme-color);
  --primary-dark: var(--theme-color-dark);
  --secondary: var(--theme-color);
  --secondary-dark: var(--theme-color-dark);
  --accent: #2ef2c4;
  --accent-dark: #00d4aa;
  --purple: #4158d0;
  --purple-light: #6b7fff;
  --text: #1c1914;
  --text-muted: #5c5348;
  --text-light: #8a7f70;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #fffbf5;
  --cream: #fff6e8;
  --border: #efe3cc;
  --surface-dark: #3d2f18;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.08);
  --shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.11);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.14);
  --btn-shadow: 3px 3px 0 rgba(122, 86, 12, 0.4);
  --btn-shadow-hover: 5px 5px 0 rgba(122, 86, 12, 0.45);
  --radius: 20px;
  --radius-btn: 30px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --gradient-btn: var(--theme-gradient);
  --black: #000000;
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.16) 0%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.2) 50%, rgba(46, 242, 196, 0.1) 100%);
  --gradient-section: linear-gradient(173deg, #fffdf8 0%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.14) 100%);
  --gradient-purple-blue: var(--theme-gradient);
}

/* Theme utility classes — use these for new UI; all driven by --theme-* above */
.theme-color { color: var(--theme-color) !important; }
.theme-bg { background: var(--theme-color) !important; }
.theme-bg-gradient { background: var(--theme-gradient) !important; }
.theme-border { border-color: var(--theme-color) !important; }
.theme-fill { fill: var(--theme-color) !important; }
.theme-stroke { stroke: var(--theme-color) !important; }


*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 15px; /* theme base — lower this to shrink type app-wide */
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

code, kbd, pre, samp {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

/* Gradient text */
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.gradient-text-purple {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Top bar */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c4941a 0%, #e8c547 50%, #c4941a 100%);
  color: #2a1c06;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
}

.top-bar a {
  color: #2a1c06;
}

.top-bar a:hover {
  color: #1a1204;
}

.top-bar .divider {
  opacity: 0.45;
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
}

/* Navbar — clean warm white */
.navbar-dinson {
  background: #fffefb;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 1030;
}

.navbar-dinson.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 0.15rem 0;
}

.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-mark {
  height: 63px;
  width: 63px;
  margin-top: -1px;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}
.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home:hover img {
  transform: none;
}
.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #663F05;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-line-name {
  font-size: 22px;
}
.navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-line-sub {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.navbar-dinson .nav-link {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-dinson .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.navbar-dinson .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-dinson .nav-link.active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
}

.navbar-dinson .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-dinson .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.navbar-dinson .dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.navbar-dinson .dropdown-item {
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.navbar-dinson .dropdown-item:hover,
.navbar-dinson .dropdown-item.active,
.navbar-dinson .dropdown-item:focus {
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu {
    margin-top: 0;
    min-width: 420px;
    columns: 2;
    column-gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu > li {
    break-inside: avoid;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-toggle {
    pointer-events: none;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: static;
    float: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0 0 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-cta {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .navbar-dinson .nav-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.navbar-dinson .navbar-toggler {
  border-color: var(--border);
}

.navbar-dinson .navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.15);
}

/* ICM-style buttons */
.btn-icm,
.btn-primary-dinson {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(90, 60, 8, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-icm:hover,
.btn-primary-dinson:hover {
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow-hover);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.btn-icm:active,
.btn-primary-dinson:active {
  transform: translate(1px, 1px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(122, 86, 12, 0.4);
}

.btn-icm-sm {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.btn-icm-lg {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-outline-icm,
.btn-outline-dinson {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 2px solid var(--text);
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-outline-icm:hover,
.btn-outline-dinson:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow-hover);
}

.btn-outline-dark,
.btn-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover,
.btn-navy:hover {
  transform: translate(-1px, -1px);
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
}

.btn-login {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-login:hover {
  transform: translate(-1px, -1px);
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.88) 0%, rgba(255, 248, 232, 0.78) 55%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 140%;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: heroBlob 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroBlob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(1.05); }
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  color: var(--text);
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fffdf6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  animation: fadeDown 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.95vw, 3.74rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.1s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-content .lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.25s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-btns {
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.4s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-accent {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Rotating words like ICM */
.rotating-words {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  height: 1.15em;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

.rotating-words span {
  display: block;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: rotateWords 9s infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}

.rotating-words span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.rotating-words span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 3s; }
.rotating-words span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 6s; }

@keyframes rotateWords {
  0%, 28% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  33%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-100%); }
}

/* Stats bar — ICM style */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffefb 0%, #fff6e6 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.stat-item .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.76rem, 3.6vw, 2.42rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Page hero */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--off-white);
  background-image: var(--gradient-section);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.76rem, 3.6vw, 2.64rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Sections */
.section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-cream {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.section-white {
  background: var(--white);
}

.section-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-section);
}

.section-purple {
  background: var(--gradient-purple-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

.section-purple h2,
.section-purple h3,
.section-purple h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}

.section-purple p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-title .subtitle {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-purple .section-title .subtitle {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.63rem, 3.15vw, 2.42rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title .divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-title.text-start .divider {
  margin: 0;
}

/* About */
.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 400px;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.about-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-image-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.02));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Home About — cinematic visual with offset gold frame */
.about-home .fade-left {
  display: flex;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem 1.55rem 0;
}
.about-visual-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.85rem 0 0 1.85rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-color);
  border-radius: 28px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-visual-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(61, 47, 24, 0.28);
}
.about-visual-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 28%;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.04);
}
.about-visual:hover .about-visual-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.about-visual-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 25, 20, 0.08) 0%, rgba(28, 25, 20, 0.12) 48%, rgba(28, 25, 20, 0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.16) 0%, transparent 42%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-visual-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.about-visual-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--theme-color-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0.35rem;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 132px;
  min-height: 132px;
  padding: 1rem 0.7rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--theme-gradient);
  color: #2a1c06;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.38);
}
.about-visual-badge strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.about-visual-badge span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.about-home .check-list-compact {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  column-gap: 1rem;
}
.about-home .check-list-compact li {
  padding: 0.35rem 0 0.35rem 2rem;
}
.about-home .check-list-compact li::before {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  top: 0.4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-visual {
    min-height: 420px;
    padding: 1.1rem 0.9rem 0.4rem 0;
  }
  .about-visual-photo,
  .about-visual-photo img {
    min-height: 380px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .about-home .check-list-compact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-visual {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0.65rem 0.2rem 0;
  }
  .about-visual-frame {
    inset: 1.4rem 0 0 1.2rem;
  }
  .about-visual-photo,
  .about-visual-photo img {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  .about-visual-badge {
    width: 108px;
    min-height: 108px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    right: 0;
  }
  .about-visual-badge strong {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .about-visual-caption {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
}

.check-list li {
  padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.check-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Why Businesses Choose Us */
.why-choose-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.why-choose-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.why-choose-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-choose-label::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-choose-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.54rem, 2.88vw, 2.24rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  column-gap: 4rem;
  row-gap: 2.5rem;
}

.why-choose-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-choose-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.why-choose-item:hover .why-choose-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow);
}

.why-choose-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-choose-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 2rem;
  }

  .why-choose-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }
}

/* Service cards — ICM clean cards */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.service-card .card-img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card .card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card .card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Feature banner */
.feature-banner {
  background: var(--gradient-purple-blue);
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.feature-banner h2 {
  color: var(--white);
}

.feature-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.feature-banner .badge-label {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.feature-banner img,
.img-glow {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Split section */
.split-section .round-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 5px solid var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.split-section .round-image:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.icon-circle {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.icon-feature:hover .icon-circle {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow);
}

/* Charity items */
.charity-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.charity-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
}

.charity-item .icon-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.charity-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.charity-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.41rem, 2.7vw, 1.98rem);
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Service detail */
.service-detail-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.service-detail-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.service-detail-item h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.service-detail-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--gradient-purple-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact-info-item img {
  width: 24px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.contact-info-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.contact-info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-form-card .form-control {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.contact-form-card .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1);
}

/* Map */
.map-section iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background: #fffaf0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
}
.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 300px at 8% -10%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.2), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(480px 260px at 100% 110%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.14), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 248, 232, 0.85), transparent 28%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(220px, 40%);
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: end;
  padding: 3.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-cta-copy h2 {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.footer-cta-copy p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 48ch;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-cta-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer-cta-phone:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1.15fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  padding: 3.25rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.18));
}
.footer-brand-home {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.footer-brand-home .brand-mark {
  height: 63px;
  width: 63px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}
.footer-brand-home .brand-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #663F05;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer-brand-home .brand-line-name {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #663F05;
}
.footer-brand-home .brand-line-sub {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #663F05;
}
.footer-legal {
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 44ch;
}
.footer-acca-img {
  display: block;
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
  color: var(--theme-color-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--theme-color);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-nav h3,
.footer-contact h3 {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.footer-nav h3::after,
.footer-contact h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: block;
  padding: 0.32rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  padding-left: 0;
}
.footer-nav-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 1.1rem;
}

.footer-contact-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.75rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.06);
  transition: background 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-contact a.footer-contact-row:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  padding-left: 0.75rem !important;
  color: inherit;
}
.footer-contact-row--static {
  cursor: default;
}
.footer-ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.footer-contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.footer-contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-contact-value {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.footer-contact a.footer-contact-row:hover .footer-contact-value {
  color: var(--theme-color-dark);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0 1.7rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 0;
}
.footer-bottom-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer .social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--theme-color-dark);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer .social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--theme-color);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  padding-left: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer .acca-badge {
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.4);
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .footer-cta-actions {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.85rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  }
  .footer-nav-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  padding-left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.acca-badge {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp (bottom-right, site-wide) */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 1040;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  padding: 0 1.05rem 0 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, padding 0.22s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float i {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.whatsapp-float-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  padding-left: 0.95rem;
}
.whatsapp-float::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  animation: whatsappPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes whatsappPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .whatsapp-float {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0;
    width: 56px;
    min-width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .whatsapp-float-label { display: none; }
  .whatsapp-float:hover { padding-left: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .whatsapp-float::before { animation: none; }
}

/* Floating orbs — subtle on light bg */
.floating-orbs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.52;
  animation: floatOrb 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.orb-1 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--theme-color); top: 10%; left: -5%; }
.orb-2 { width: 250px; height: 250px; background: var(--theme-color); bottom: 10%; right: -5%; animation-delay: -5s; }
.orb-3 { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: #1de9b6; top: 50%; right: 20%; animation-delay: -10s; }

@keyframes floatOrb {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(20px, -30px); }
}

/* Scroll animations */
.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.fade-up { transform: translateY(40px); }
.fade-left { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.fade-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.scale-in { transform: scale(0.9); }
.flip-in { transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(10deg) translateY(20px); }

.animate-on-scroll.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }

.stagger-children.visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.glow-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Value pills — ICM mission cards */
.value-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.value-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  background: #fffdf8;
}

.value-pill .pill-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.value-pill h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero { min-height: 75vh; }
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .navbar-dinson .navbar-brand img { height: 48px; max-width: 190px; }
  .navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-mark { height: 53px; width: 53px; }
  .navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-line-name { font-size: 18px; }
  .navbar-dinson .navbar-brand-home .brand-line-sub { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .nav-cta { margin: 0.75rem 0 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .top-bar { font-size: 0.8rem; text-align: center; }
  .fade-left, .fade-right { transform: translateY(30px); }
  .btn-icm, .btn-primary-dinson { padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .animate-on-scroll { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ========== Taxation page ========== */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.page-hero.page-hero-rich {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  padding: 2.75rem 0 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-rich::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-rich .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.page-hero-rich .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-block;
}
.page-hero-rich h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.73rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.page-hero-rich .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.page-hero-rich .breadcrumb-item,
.page-hero-rich .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.page-hero-rich .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.hero-actions { margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-ghost-dark {
  border: 2px solid var(--text);
  color: var(--text) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* HMRC deadlines ledger */
.ledger-wrap { margin-top: -4.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 5; }
.ledger-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ledger-card-hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.ledger-head {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.ledger-head span.tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ledger-head .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  animation: pulse 2.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; }
}
.ledger-body { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }
.ledger-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
}
.ledger-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ledger-row .name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.ledger-row .sub { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.ledger-row .when {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ledger-row.next .when { color: var(--secondary); }
.ledger-foot {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.trust-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
  border-top-width: 3px;
  border-left-width: 3px;
  border-right-width: 1.5px;
  border-bottom-width: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.trust-btn span { color: inherit; }
.trust-btn .acca-chip {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
}
.trust-btn > i:first-child {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-btn > .bi-arrow-right {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-left: 0.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.trust-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-1px, -1px);
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  background: #fff8f7;
  color: var(--text);
}
.trust-btn:hover > .bi-arrow-right {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.acca-chip {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .trust-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .trust-btn { justify-content: flex-start; width: 100%; }
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  display: inline-block;
}
.section-title-lg {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.7vw, 2.02rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.section-sub { max-width: 640px; margin-top: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}

.tax-service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.tax-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background: #fffdf6;
}
.tax-service-card .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.tax-service-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.tax-service-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--text-muted); }
.tax-service-card .cat-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

a.tax-service-card-link {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.tax-service-card-link:hover {
  color: inherit;
}
a.tax-service-card-link h4 {
  color: var(--text);
}

.tax-service-card.has-media {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tax-service-card.has-media .tax-service-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 168px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tax-service-card.has-media .tax-service-card-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 25, 20, 0.05) 0%, rgba(28, 25, 20, 0.22) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tax-service-card.has-media .tax-service-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.tax-service-card.has-media:hover .tax-service-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}
.tax-service-card.has-media .tax-service-card-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.45rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tax-service-card.has-media .icon {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.fade-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.8, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--card-delay, 0ms);
}
.fade-item.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Taxation process path */
.tax-process-section {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
}
.tax-process-section .section-title-lg {
  max-width: none;
}
.tax-process {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
.tax-process-curve {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 90px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
.tax-process-curve-bg {
  stroke: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18);
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.tax-process-curve-line {
  stroke: url(#taxProcessGrad);
  stroke: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 10;
  animation: taxCurveDash 18s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes taxCurveDash {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -180; }
}

.tax-process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.tax-process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  text-align: left;
  height: 100%;
}
.tax-process-badge {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  align-self: center;
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(163deg, var(--theme-from) 0%, var(--theme-color-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12),
    0 0 0 12px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.06),
    0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.tax-process-badge::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
  animation: taxBadgeSpin 22s linear infinite;
}
.tax-process-badge span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes taxBadgeSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.tax-process-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem 1.45rem;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.tax-process-step:hover .tax-process-card {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.tax-process-step:hover .tax-process-badge {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.tax-process-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.tax-process-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .tax-process-curve { display: block; }
  .process-track { position: relative; }
  .process-track::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.4rem;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .tax-process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .tax-process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .tax-process-badge { width: 70px; height: 70px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tax-process-curve-line,
  .tax-process-badge::before,
  .cycle-connect-line { animation: none; }
}

/* Process path on dark sections (start-up) — curve only; cards stay dark */
.section-ink-dark .tax-process-curve-bg,
.section-ink-dark .launch-process-curve .tax-process-curve-bg {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.section-ink-dark .tax-process-curve-line,
.section-ink-dark .launch-process-curve .tax-process-curve-line {
  stroke: var(--theme-color-light);
}

.tax-faq .accordion-item {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.tax-faq .accordion-button {
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 0.25rem;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.tax-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
}
.tax-faq .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 0.25rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cta-band {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow);
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), transparent 55%);
}
.cta-band h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.cta-band .btn-icm {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.cta-band .btn-icm:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--text) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ledger-wrap { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .ledger-card-hero { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .cta-band { padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fade-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .ledger-head .dot { animation: none; }
}

/* ========== Payroll page ========== */
.payroll-hero {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
}
.payroll-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 8%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.payroll-hero .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.payroll-hero .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.payroll-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.05vw, 2.99rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.payroll-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  padding-right: 0.12em;
  margin-right: -0.06em;
}
.payroll-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.payroll-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.payroll-stats .stat b {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.payroll-stats .stat span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.payslip {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  transform: rotate(1.4deg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.payslip-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 22px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.payslip-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.payslip-head .co {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.payslip-head .period {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.payslip-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--off-white);
}
.payslip-row span:first-child { color: var(--text-muted); }
.payslip-row span:last-child { font-weight: 600; }
.payslip-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--text);
}
.payslip-total b {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.quick-answer-band {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
}
.quick-answer {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 920px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}
.quick-answer strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.payroll-promise {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f5f2 0%, #fff 55%, #fff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3.25rem 0 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.payroll-promise::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  right: -120px;
  top: -160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12), transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.payroll-promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 2.75rem 3.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.payroll-promise-intro .section-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.payroll-promise-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.payroll-promise-intro h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.payroll-promise .quick-answer {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 42ch;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.payroll-promise-lead {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

.payroll-promise-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.payroll-promise-item {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.payroll-promise-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}
.payroll-promise-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
}
.payroll-promise-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.06), #fff 55%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.payroll-promise-item.is-open::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.ppi-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.ppi-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.ppi-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ppi-chevron {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, color 0.28s ease;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.payroll-promise-item.is-open .ppi-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.ppi-body {
  display: block;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.28s ease, margin 0.28s ease;
}
.payroll-promise-item.is-open .ppi-body {
  max-height: 8rem;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  padding-left: calc(0.75rem + 1.6ch);
}

.payroll-trust-board {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.85rem;
}
.payroll-trust-label {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.payroll-trust-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.payroll-trust-tab {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.payroll-trust-tab i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.payroll-trust-tab span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: inherit;
}
.payroll-trust-tab:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
  color: var(--text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.payroll-trust-tab.is-active {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  border-color: var(--text);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.payroll-trust-tab.is-active i { color: var(--secondary); }
.payroll-trust-tab.is-active span { color: #fff; }
.payroll-trust-panel {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  min-height: 3.2rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.2rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}
.payroll-trust-panel p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  animation: payrollTrustFade 0.35s ease;
}
@keyframes payrollTrustFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .payroll-promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .payroll-promise .quick-answer { max-width: none; }
  .payroll-trust-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .payroll-promise { padding: 2.5rem 0 2.1rem; }
  .payroll-trust-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .payroll-promise-item.is-open .ppi-body { padding-left: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .payroll-promise-item,
  .payroll-promise-item .ppi-body,
  .ppi-chevron,
  .payroll-trust-tab,
  .payroll-trust-panel p {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

.section-ink-dark {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.section-ink-dark p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.section-ink-dark .section-eyebrow { color: var(--secondary); }
.section-ink-dark .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--secondary); }
.section-ink-dark h2 { color: #fff; }

.cycle-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.cycle-diagram {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cycle-ring {
  display: none;
}
.cycle-connect {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cycle-connect-bg {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.cycle-connect-line {
  stroke: var(--theme-color-light);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 10;
  animation: taxCurveDash 18s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
}
.cycle-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1;
}
.cycle-node .n {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cycle-node h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0.25rem 0 0.2rem; }
.cycle-node p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); font-size: 0.75rem; margin: 0; }
.cycle-node.n1 { top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -10%); }
.cycle-node.n2 { top: 38%; right: -6%; }
.cycle-node.n3 { bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, 10%); }
.cycle-node.n4 { top: 38%; left: -6%; }
.cycle-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cycle-center b { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem; color: #fff; display: block; }
.cycle-center span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.cycle-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.cycle-list li {
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.cycle-list b { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.cycle-list p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.cycle-list .tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.5);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  height: fit-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.payroll-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.payroll-tab {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem;
  margin-right: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  top: 1px;
}
.payroll-tab:hover { color: var(--text); }
.payroll-tab.active {
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom-color: var(--secondary);
}
.payroll-tab .count {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-left: 0.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.payroll-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.payroll-service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  display: none;
  height: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.payroll-service-card.show {
  display: flex;
  animation: payrollFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}
@keyframes payrollFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.payroll-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.payroll-service-card .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.payroll-service-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; }
.payroll-service-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); flex: 1; }
.payroll-service-card .cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.deadlines-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.deadline-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.deadline-table th {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0 0.75rem 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.deadline-table td {
  padding: 0.9rem 0.75rem 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.deadline-table td.day {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: 1%;
}
.deadline-table td:nth-child(2) { font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.deadline-table td:nth-child(3) { color: var(--text-muted); }

.pay-tool {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem;
}
.pay-tool h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.pay-tool p.hint { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.pay-tool label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.pay-tool select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.pay-tool-result {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.pay-tool-result .lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.pay-tool-result .val {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
.why-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
}
.why-item.tax-service-card .num { display: none; }
.why-item h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.why-item p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); }

.payroll-page #cycle .section-title-lg {
  max-width: none;
}

.payroll-faq { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.payroll-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.payroll-faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.payroll-faq-q i { color: var(--secondary); transition: transform 0.25s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.payroll-faq-item.open .payroll-faq-q i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.payroll-faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.payroll-faq-a p { padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); }

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cycle-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deadlines-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deadline-table td:nth-child(3),
  .deadline-table th:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .cycle-node { width: 120px; padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem; }
  .payslip { transform: none; margin-top: 2rem; }
}

/* ========== Budgeting page ========== */
.budget-hero {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 0;
}
.budget-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 8%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.budget-crumb {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.budget-crumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.budget-crumb a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.budget-crumb span:last-child { color: var(--secondary); }
.budget-hero .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.budget-hero .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.budget-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.05vw, 2.99rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  max-width: 14ch;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.budget-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.budget-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.budget-hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.budget-hero-stats .stat {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.budget-hero-stats .stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.budget-hero-stats .num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.budget-hero-stats .cap {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.chart-card {
  background: rgba(28, 22, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}
.chart-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.chart-head .label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.chart-legend {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.chart-legend span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}
.dot.income { background: var(--secondary); }
.dot.expend { background: #7fa8ff; }
#cashflow-chart { width: 100%; height: auto; overflow: visible; }
.cf-line { fill: none; stroke-width: 2.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.cf-line.income { stroke: var(--secondary); }
.cf-line.expend { stroke: #7fa8ff; stroke-dasharray: 5 5; }
.cf-band { fill: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12); }
.cf-pt { fill: var(--secondary); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.15s; }
.cf-grid line { stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); stroke-width: 1; }
.cf-month { font-size: 10px; fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }
.chart-wrap { position: relative; }
.cf-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -115%);
  transition: opacity 0.12s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 5;
}
.chart-foot {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.15rem 0.25rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.budget-approach {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  background: transparent;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.budget-approach .step {
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  border-right: none;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
}
.budget-approach .step:last-child { border-right: none; }
.budget-approach .tag { display: none; }
.budget-approach h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.budget-approach p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.budget-group { margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.budget-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.budget-group .group-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.budget-group .group-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.budget-group .group-title .count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.budget-group .group-title .rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.budget-ledger-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.budget-ledger-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.budget-ledger-card.tax-service-card,
.budget-approach .step.tax-service-card {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.budget-ledger-card:hover,
.budget-approach .step.tax-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.budget-ledger-card .icon,
.budget-approach .step .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.budget-ledger-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.budget-ledger-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.budget-page .budget-approach-section,
.budget-page .budget-services-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.budget-page .section-title-lg {
  max-width: none;
}
.budget-page .section-head {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.budget-page #faq.section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.budget-pull {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3.25rem 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.budget-pull::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  top: -60px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.budget-pull blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.budget-pull cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pull-figs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.pull-figs .f-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.pull-figs .f-cap {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.budget-ledger-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.budget-ledger-table th {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1rem 1rem 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.budget-ledger-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.budget-ledger-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.budget-ledger-table .stage {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.budget-ledger-table .what { font-weight: 700; }
.budget-ledger-table .desc-cell { color: var(--text-muted); }

.budget-faq { max-width: 820px; }
.budget-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.budget-faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.budget-faq-q i { color: var(--secondary); transition: transform 0.25s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.budget-faq-item.open .budget-faq-q i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.budget-faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.budget-faq-a p { padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .budget-ledger-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .budget-approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .budget-pull { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem; }
  .pull-figs {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .budget-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .budget-hero-stats .stat {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .budget-ledger-table thead { display: none; }
  .budget-ledger-table,
  .budget-ledger-table tbody,
  .budget-ledger-table tr,
  .budget-ledger-table td { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .budget-ledger-table tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .budget-ledger-table td { border-bottom: none; padding: 0.25rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .budget-approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .budget-ledger-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .budget-hero h1 { max-width: none; }
}

/* ========== Contact page ========== */
.contact-hero {
  background: #0d0d12;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2.6rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 420px at 88% 12%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.32), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(480px 360px at 8% 88%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: contactOrbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-hero-orb.orb-a {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
  top: -60px;
  right: 8%;
}
.contact-hero-orb.orb-b {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18);
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 6%;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
.contact-hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
@keyframes contactOrbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(18px) scale(1.06); }
}

.contact-hero.has-photo {
  min-height: 540px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-hero.has-photo::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(20, 14, 6, 0.9) 0%, rgba(32, 22, 10, 0.72) 38%, rgba(32, 22, 10, 0.28) 68%, rgba(32, 22, 10, 0.12) 100%),
    radial-gradient(620px 420px at 88% 12%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22), transparent 58%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-hero.has-photo .contact-hero-orb,
.contact-hero.has-photo .contact-hero-grid {
  display: none;
}
.contact-hero.has-photo .svc-photo {
  object-position: 82% 42%;
}

.contact-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item,
.contact-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.contact-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.contact-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
.contact-hero-copy {
  animation: contactCopyIn 0.8s ease both;
}
@keyframes contactCopyIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.contact-hero .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.contact-hero .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.contact-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.98rem, 4.14vw, 3.08rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  max-width: 12ch;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.contact-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--theme-color-light) 0%, var(--theme-color) 40%, #fff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.contact-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
}
.quick-actions {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
.chip:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.chip.primary {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.contact-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.contact-hero-stat b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.contact-hero-stat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.seal-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: min(380px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.seal-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45), transparent 68%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  animation: sealGlowPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.seal-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  animation: sealRingPulse 2.8s ease-out infinite;
}
.seal-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: sealFloat 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}
.seal-wrap svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.seal-spin-slow {
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
  animation: sealSpin 28s linear infinite;
}
.seal-spin-rev {
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
  animation: sealSpinRev 18s linear infinite;
}
.seal-core {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.25));
}
.seal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: sealFade 0.9s ease forwards 0.35s;
}
.seal-center {
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
  animation: sealFade 0.9s ease forwards 0.35s, sealCenterBreath 4.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes sealSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes sealSpinRev { to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }
@keyframes sealFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
@keyframes sealGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.96); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
}
@keyframes sealRingPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes sealCenterBreath {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.03); }
}
@keyframes sealFade { to { opacity: 1; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .contact-hero-orb,
  .seal-glow,
  .seal-pulse,
  .seal-wrap,
  .seal-spin-slow,
  .seal-spin-rev,
  .seal-center {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .seal-fade { opacity: 1; }
}

.contact-panel-head {
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.contact-panel-head .section-sub {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.contact-page .section-title-lg { max-width: none; }
.contact-page .section-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-page .contact-form-section,
.contact-page .contact-reach-section,
.contact-page .contact-faq-section,
.contact-page .contact-map-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
#contact-form {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.info-card,
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.info-card:hover,
.form-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.info-card::before,
.form-card::before { content: none; }
.contact-page .info-card .cat-tag,
.contact-page .form-card .cat-tag {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.contact-page .info-card .eyebrow,
.contact-page .form-card .eyebrow { display: none; }
.contact-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -80px;
  right: -70px;
}
.contact-card-glow.form-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: auto;
  bottom: -90px;
  right: auto;
  left: -60px;
}
.info-card > *,
.form-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.info-card-top,
.form-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.info-card h3,
.form-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.contact-copy,
.form-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.info-acca {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gradient-purple-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22);
}
.form-reply-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
}
.form-reply-badge i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.info-prefs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.04), rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 236, 244, 0.95);
}
.info-pref {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.info-pref i { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.info-pref:hover { color: var(--text); }
.info-pref.active {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1);
}

.info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.info-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.8rem 0.7rem;
  margin: 0 -0.25rem 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.info-row:hover,
.info-row.is-highlight {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1);
}
.info-row.is-highlight {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}
.info-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.info-row:hover .info-icon,
.info-row.is-highlight .info-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.info-row-body {
  min-width: 0;
}
.info-list .label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.info-row-body a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.info-row-body a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.info-list .value {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.info-hint {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.info-action {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.info-row:hover .info-action,
.info-row.is-highlight .info-action {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.25);
}

.hours-strip {
  margin-top: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 233, 182, 0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29, 233, 182, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92));
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hours-strip .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2ecc71;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.55);
  animation: hoursPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
.hours-strip .hours-dot-closed {
  background: #e74c3c;
  animation: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
@keyframes hoursPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.45); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 204, 113, 0); }
}
.hours-time {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.info-mini-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 1.05rem;
}
.info-mini-stats div {
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.55rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.03) 100%);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.info-mini-stats div:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1);
}
.info-mini-stats b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.info-mini-stats span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}
.field { margin-bottom: 0.95rem; }
.field-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.field-label-row label { margin-bottom: 0; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.field .optional {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #9aa0a6;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}
.char-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.82rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder {
  color: #a8adb3;
}
.field input:hover,
.field textarea:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22);
}
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.14);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.captcha-field {
  max-width: 360px;
}
.captcha-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.captcha-image {
  display: block;
  width: 260px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #efe3cc;
  background: #fff6e8;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.contact-page button.captcha-refresh {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(163deg, #9A6B12 0%, #D4A017 52%, #E8C547 100%);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.35);
}
.contact-page button.captcha-refresh i {
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.6px #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-page button.captcha-refresh:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(154, 107, 18, 0.45);
}

.form-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
}
.btn-submit {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.55rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--btn-shadow-hover);
}
.form-note {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.form-note i {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.success-msg {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 233, 182, 0.4);
  background: rgba(29, 233, 182, 0.1);
  color: #0a7a5c;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  display: none;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.success-msg.show { display: flex; }
.success-msg i {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}
.success-msg span { font-size: 0.88rem; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hours-strip .dot { animation: none; }
  .info-card:hover,
  .form-card:hover { transform: none; }
}

.reach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.reach-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.reach-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.reach-item .cat-tag {
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.reach-item .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.reach-item h4 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.reach-item p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}
.reach-item .go {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.contact-page .faq-list { max-width: none; margin: 0; }
.faq-list { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0;
}
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item .plus {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item .plus::before,
.faq-item .plus::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.faq-item .plus::before { width: 10px; height: 2px; }
.faq-item .plus::after { width: 2px; height: 10px; }
.faq-item[open] .plus::after { display: none; }
.faq-item .answer {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.map-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.map-card iframe {
  border: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 430px;
  display: block;
}
.map-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  max-width: 330px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
}
.map-overlay .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.map-overlay p {
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.directions {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reach-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .seal-wrap,
  .seal-stage { max-width: 280px; }
  .form-card-top { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-card,
  .form-card { padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem; }
  .info-card-top { flex-direction: column; }
  .info-mini-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-prefs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .map-overlay {
    position: static;
    max-width: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}

/* ========== Charities page ========== */
.charities-page .hero {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3.25rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.charities-page .hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 8%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.charities-page .hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.charities-page .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.charities-page .eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--secondary); }
.charities-page .hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.65rem); line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800; }
.charities-page .hero h1 em { color: var(--secondary); font-style: normal; }
.charities-page .hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin-top: 0.85rem; max-width: 56ch; }
.charities-page .hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.charities-page .hero-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.charities-page .hero-stat b { display: block; color: var(--secondary); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.charities-page .hero-stat span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.charities-page .seal-stage {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  width: min(380px, 100%);
}

.charities-page .trustbar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; margin: 1.25rem 0;
}
.charities-page .trust-item { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; gap: .45rem; align-items: center; }
.charities-page .trust-item i { color: var(--secondary); }

.charities-page .page-mark { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: .6rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.charities-page .page-mark .no { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; }
.charities-page .intro { max-width: none; margin-top: .65rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.charities-page .tab-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .55rem; margin: 1.25rem 0 1.4rem; }
.charities-page .tab-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fff; color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: 30px; padding: .55rem .95rem; font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.charities-page .tab-btn.active { background: var(--gradient-btn); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.charities-page .tab-panel { display: none; }
.charities-page .tab-panel.active { display: grid; }
.charities-page .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.15rem; align-items: stretch; }
.charities-page .service-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.charities-page .service-card.tax-service-card,
.charities-page .step.tax-service-card {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.charities-page .service-card:hover,
.charities-page .step.tax-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.charities-page .service-card .icon,
.charities-page .step .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.charities-page .service-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.charities-page .service-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

.charities-page .fund-ledger { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.6rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.charities-page .fl-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: .9rem; }
.charities-page .fl-col { border: 1px dashed var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1rem; text-align: center; }
.charities-page .fl-col h5 { font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.charities-page .fl-col .sub { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .74rem; display: block; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.charities-page .fl-bar { height: 130px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.charities-page .fl-fill { width: 52%; background: linear-gradient(to top, #000, var(--secondary)); transition: height 1.1s ease; }
.charities-page .fl-col[data-fund="designated"] .fl-fill { background: linear-gradient(to top, #734d17, #dca152); }
.charities-page .fl-col[data-fund="unrestricted"] .fl-fill { background: linear-gradient(to top, #4d5961, #8ea1ae); }
.charities-page .fl-amount { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.charities-page .fl-note { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: .45rem; }
.charities-page .caption { text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: .9rem; }

.charities-page .checker { background: var(--surface-dark); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.8rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.charities-page .checker h3 { color: #fff; }
.charities-page .checker .sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.charities-page .checker-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.charities-page .checker .field label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.charities-page .checker .value { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 700; margin-top: .4rem; }
.charities-page .pill-toggle { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.charities-page .pill-toggle button { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); background: transparent; color: #fff; border-radius: 999px; padding: .42rem .72rem; font-size: .78rem; }
.charities-page .pill-toggle button.active { background: var(--gradient-btn); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.charities-page .result-panel { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.1rem; }
.charities-page .result-panel .tag { color: var(--secondary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: .7rem; }
.charities-page .result-panel h4 { color: #fff; margin: .35rem 0; }
.charities-page .result-panel p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .9rem; }
.charities-page .result-panel .fine { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: .77rem; margin-top: .8rem; }

.charities-page .process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1.15rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
.charities-page .step {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.charities-page .step .num { display: none; }
.charities-page .step h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.charities-page .step p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

.charities-page .charities-services-section,
.charities-page .charities-funds-section,
.charities-page .charities-checker-section,
.charities-page .charities-process-section,
.charities-page .charities-faq-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.charities-page .faq-list { max-width: none; margin-top: 1.35rem; }
.charities-page .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.charities-page .faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; border: none; background: none; padding: 1rem 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: .97rem;
}
.charities-page .faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.charities-page .faq-a p { color: var(--text-muted); padding-bottom: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.charities-page .faq-item.open .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.charities-page .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.charities-page .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .charities-page .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .charities-page .hero-grid, .charities-page .checker-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .charities-page .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .charities-page .fl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .charities-page .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .charities-page .trustbar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .charities-page .service-grid, .charities-page .process, .charities-page .trustbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ========== Carbon accounting page ========== */
.carbon-page .hero {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
}
.carbon-page .hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 420px at 85% -10%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), .20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 400px at -10% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 60%);
}
.carbon-page .crumbs {
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  display: flex;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.carbon-page .hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 2.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.carbon-page .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.carbon-page .eyebrow::before { content:""; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--secondary); }
.carbon-page .hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.14vw, 2.99rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: .9rem 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.carbon-page .hero h1 em { color: var(--secondary); font-style: normal; }
.carbon-page .hero p.lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.carbon-page .hero-ctas { display:flex; gap:.7rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.carbon-page .ledger {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem;
}
.carbon-page .ledger-head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.carbon-page .ledger-head .tag { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.carbon-page .ledger-tabs { display:flex; gap:.45rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.carbon-page .ledger-tabs button {
  flex:1; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: .52rem .4rem; font-size: .78rem;
}
.carbon-page .ledger-tabs button.active { background: var(--gradient-btn); border-color: transparent; color:#fff; }
.carbon-page .ledger-dial { display:flex; gap: 1rem; align-items:center; }
.carbon-page .dial-figure { width: 110px; height: 110px; position: relative; flex-shrink:0; }
.carbon-page .dial-figure svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.carbon-page .dial-num { position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; }
.carbon-page .dial-num .val { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; }
.carbon-page .dial-num .pct { font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.carbon-page .ledger-copy h4 { color:#fff; font-size:1.03rem; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.carbon-page .ledger-copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .86rem; margin:0; }
.carbon-page .ledger-foot {
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.carbon-page .frameworks { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.carbon-page .frameworks-inner { display:flex; gap:.5rem; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; padding: .95rem 0; }
.carbon-page .frameworks .label { font-size:.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-right:.2rem; }
.carbon-page .frameworks .chip { border:1px solid var(--border); background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 999px; padding:.35rem .65rem; font-size:.73rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.carbon-page .section-head { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.carbon-page .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.41rem, 2.34vw, 2.07rem); margin-top:.75rem; margin-bottom:.65rem; max-width: none; }
.carbon-page .section-head p { max-width: 62ch; color: var(--text-muted); }
.carbon-page .intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.carbon-page .intro-grid .col p { margin-bottom: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.carbon-page .scope-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.carbon-page .scope-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  table-layout: auto;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
}
.carbon-page .scope-table th,
.carbon-page .scope-table td {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: normal;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.carbon-page .scope-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.carbon-page .scope-table th {
  background: var(--off-white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.carbon-page .scope-table th:nth-child(1),
.carbon-page .scope-table td:nth-child(1) { width: 7.5rem; }
.carbon-page .scope-table th:nth-child(2),
.carbon-page .scope-table td:nth-child(2) { width: 32%; }
.carbon-page .scope-tag {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.carbon-page .section-alt { background: var(--off-white); }
.carbon-page .process-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.carbon-page .process-card.tax-service-card {
  background: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
}
.carbon-page .process-card .num { display: none; }
.carbon-page .process-card h3,
.carbon-page .process-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; }
.carbon-page .process-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

.carbon-page #what-is.section,
.carbon-page .section-alt.section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.carbon-page .faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.carbon-page .faq-q { width:100%; border:none; background:none; text-align:left; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:.8rem; padding:1rem 0; font-weight:700; }
.carbon-page .faq-a { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s ease; }
.carbon-page .faq-a-inner { color: var(--text-muted); padding-bottom:.95rem; font-size:.93rem; }
.carbon-page .faq-item.open .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.carbon-page .related-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:.8rem; }
.carbon-page .related-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px; padding:1rem; text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition:.2s; }
.carbon-page .related-card:hover { border-color: var(--secondary); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.carbon-page .related-card .tag { font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing:.06em; }
.carbon-page .related-card h4 { margin-top:.4rem; font-size:.95rem; }

.carbon-page .reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.carbon-page .reveal.in-view { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.carbon-page .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.carbon-page .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .18s; }
.carbon-page .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .28s; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .carbon-page .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .carbon-page .process-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .carbon-page .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .carbon-page .process-list, .carbon-page .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .carbon-page .ledger-dial { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ========== Start-up page ========== */
.startup-page {
  --su-display: var(--font-display);
  --su-body: var(--font-sans);
}

.startup-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1220;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
}
.startup-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.startup-hero-bg .grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.startup-hero-bg .orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: su-orb 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.startup-hero-bg .orb-a {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
}
.startup-hero-bg .orb-b {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: 8%;
  background: rgba(29, 233, 182, 0.14);
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
@keyframes su-orb {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(-24px, 18px) scale(1.08); }
}

.startup-hero .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.startup-hero .breadcrumb-item,
.startup-hero .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.startup-hero .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.startup-hero .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }

.startup-hero .brand-mark {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.startup-hero .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--su-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.startup-hero .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.startup-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.07rem, 4.5vw, 3.21rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.startup-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.startup-hero .hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.startup-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.startup-hero-stats .stat b {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.startup-hero-stats .stat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Formation certificate visual */
.formation-doc {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #fffdf9 0%, #f4efe6 100%);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 4px 18px 18px 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  animation: su-doc-in 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}
@keyframes su-doc-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-4deg) translateY(28px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(-1.5deg) translateY(0); }
}
.formation-doc::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 10px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #0b1220 0 8px,
    transparent 8px 16px
  );
  opacity: 0.12;
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}
.formation-doc-seal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: su-seal 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes su-seal {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
}
.formation-doc-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-right: 5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.formation-doc-head .doc-label {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #0b1220;
}
.formation-doc-head .doc-status {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a7a5a;
  background: rgba(29, 233, 182, 0.18);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.formation-doc-body .doc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.formation-doc-body .doc-row span { color: var(--text-muted); }
.formation-doc-body .doc-row strong {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1220;
  min-height: 1.2em;
}
.formation-doc-foot {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  animation: su-pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes su-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0); }
}

/* Pathfinder */
.pathfinder {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.23rem, 2.7vw, 1.98rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.path-step legend {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  float: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}
.path-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.path-options-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  max-width: 780px;
}
.path-option.tax-service-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.path-option.tax-service-card h4 {
  text-align: left;
}
.path-option.tax-service-card.selected {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.path-back {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.path-back:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

.pathfinder-result {
  animation: su-result-in 0.45s ease both;
}
@keyframes su-result-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.path-result-head .eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.path-result-head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.path-result-head p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.path-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.path-checklist li {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  animation: su-check-in 0.4s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
}
@keyframes su-check-in {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.path-checklist a {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.path-checklist a:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.path-checklist .check-i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.path-checklist strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.path-checklist span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.path-result-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.startup-prose {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Service cards — match index tax-service-card border */
.startup-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.startup-service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.45rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.startup-service-card::after {
  content: none;
}
.startup-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.startup-service-card.is-recommended {
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22);
}
.startup-service-card.is-recommended::after {
  content: none;
}
.startup-service-card .svc-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.startup-service-card .svc-visual i {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.startup-service-card .svc-num {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.12);
}
.startup-service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.startup-service-card > p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.startup-service-card a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; }
.svc-points {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.svc-points li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.svc-points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.45em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
}

/* Launch timeline — dark cards + connected curve */
.launch-process {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
.launch-process-curve {
  top: 18px;
}
.launch-timeline {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.launch-timeline::before {
  display: none;
}
.launch-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}
.launch-marker {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.launch-marker span {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.launch-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem;
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.launch-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.launch-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.launch-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Proof strip */
.startup-proof {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.proof-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.proof-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.proof-list i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.proof-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.proof-list span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.proof-list a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; }

/* About Us — cinematic boardroom banner */
.about-banner {
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3.4rem 0 3.2rem;
  background: #1a1208;
}
.about-banner-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 78% 48%;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: aboutKen 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-banner-veil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(18, 12, 6, 0.9) 0%, rgba(28, 18, 8, 0.74) 34%, rgba(28, 18, 8, 0.28) 64%, rgba(28, 18, 8, 0.14) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1) 0%, rgba(18, 12, 6, 0.38) 100%),
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 46%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18), transparent 58%);
}
.about-banner-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.16;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.about-banner-gleam {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 62%;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 6%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.0) 18%, rgba(243, 215, 160, 0.55) 42%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12) 68%, transparent 88%);
  filter: blur(0.4px);
  animation: aboutGleam 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.about-banner-corners {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-banner-corners::before,
.about-banner-corners::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.42);
  border-style: solid;
}
.about-banner-corners::before {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px;
}
.about-banner-corners::after {
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
}
.about-banner .startup-hero-bg { z-index: 1; }
.about-banner .startup-hero-bg .grid-lines { opacity: 0.1; }
.about-banner .startup-hero-bg .orb-a {
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.16);
  right: -40px;
  top: auto;
  bottom: 8%;
}
.about-banner .container { z-index: 2; }
.about-banner h1 {
  text-shadow: 0 14px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.about-banner .formation-doc {
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28),
    0 18px 50px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
}
@keyframes aboutKen {
  from { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.14) translate(-1.8%, -1.2%); }
}
@keyframes aboutGleam {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: translateX(-4%); }
  50% { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateX(6%); }
}

/* About Us — reasons section (full-width, no empty left column) */
.about-page .about-narrative {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.about-page .about-reasons-section {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.startup-page .startup-pathfinder-section {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
}
.about-reasons-head {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 40rem;
}
.about-reasons-head .section-title-lg {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.about-reasons-head .section-sub {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
#faq .about-reasons-head {
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
#faq .about-reasons-head .btn {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.about-reasons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-reasons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* FAQ tweaks */
.startup-faq .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
}
.startup-faq .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--su-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text);
}
.startup-faq .accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.startup-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--text);
}
.startup-faq .accordion-button::after {
  background-image: none;
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: none;
}
.startup-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  content: "−";
  transform: none;
  background-image: none;
}
.startup-faq .accordion-body {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.startup-page .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.startup-page .reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .startup-hero-bg .orb,
  .formation-doc,
  .formation-doc-seal,
  .pulse-dot,
  .pathfinder-result,
  .path-checklist li,
  .about-banner-photo,
  .about-banner-gleam {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .about-banner-photo { transform: none; }
  .startup-page .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .path-options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .startup-service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .launch-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .launch-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .startup-proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .formation-doc-body .doc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.15rem; }
  .startup-hero h1 { max-width: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .startup-hero { padding: 3.25rem 0 2rem; }
  .about-banner { min-height: 0; padding: 2.4rem 0 2.2rem; }
  .about-banner-photo { object-position: 84% 40%; animation: none; }
  .about-banner-corners,
  .about-banner-gleam { display: none; }
  .launch-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .formation-doc { transform: none; }
  .formation-doc-head { padding-right: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .formation-doc-seal { position: static; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
}




/* ========== Self Assessment page ========== */
.sa-page .sa-dates-section,
.sa-page .sa-why-section,
.sa-page .sa-services-section,
.sa-page .sa-calc-section,
.sa-page .sa-trust-section,
.sa-page .sa-faq-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.sa-page .section-title-lg { max-width: none; }
.sa-page .section-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.sa-page .sa-dates-timeline {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.sa-page .sa-dates-timeline::before { display: none; }
.sa-date-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.sa-page .sa-service-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}
.sa-page .startup-service-card.tax-service-card {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
}
.sa-page .startup-service-card .svc-visual,
.sa-page .startup-service-card .svc-num,
.sa-page .startup-service-card .svc-points { display: none; }
.sa-page .startup-service-card .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.sa-page .startup-service-card h3,
.sa-page .startup-service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.sa-page .startup-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}
.sa-page .sa-proof-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
}
.sa-page .sa-calc-card { max-width: 720px; }
.sa-page .sa-calc-disclaimer { margin-top: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.sa-page .startup-faq { max-width: none; }

.sa-calc-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  padding-left: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.sa-calc-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.sa-calc-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.35rem;
  right: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.sa-calc-tag.show { opacity: 1; }
.sa-field-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.sa-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.sa-input-wrap > span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.95rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sa-input-wrap .form-control {
  padding-left: 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  min-height: 48px;
}
.sa-input-wrap .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.2);
}
.sa-calc-result {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.sa-result-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.sa-result-row.total {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sa-page .sa-dates-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .sa-page .sa-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .sa-page .sa-proof-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sa-page .sa-dates-timeline,
  .sa-page .sa-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sa-calc-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
}

/* ========== Making Tax Digital page ========== */
.mtd-page .mtd-highlight-band {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.1) 0%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.04) 45%, #fff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.22);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-highlight {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.mtd-page .mtd-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-highlight .quick-answer {
  max-width: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
}
.mtd-page .mtd-highlight .quick-answer strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-phase-chips {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-phase-chip {
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-phase-chip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.5);
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.mtd-page .mtd-phase-when {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.mtd-page .mtd-phase-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-phase-who {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mtd-page .mtd-timeline-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-calc-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-qualify-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-deadlines-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-who-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-services-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-why-section,
.mtd-page .mtd-faq-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.mtd-page .section-title-lg { max-width: none; }
.mtd-page .section-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mtd-page .mtd-timeline {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.mtd-page .mtd-timeline::before { display: none; }
.mtd-page .mtd-calc-card { max-width: 720px; }
.mtd-page .sa-calc-disclaimer { margin-top: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mtd-income-display {
  font-family: var(--su-display, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: clamp(1.76rem, 3.6vw, 2.29rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.mtd-income-display span:first-child {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.65em;
  margin-right: 0.15em;
}
.mtd-slider {
  height: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mtd-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.mtd-slider::-moz-range-thumb {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
}
.mtd-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mtd-toggle-btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.mtd-toggle-btn:hover,
.mtd-toggle-btn.active {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.mtd-result-text {
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.mtd-example-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.mtd-example-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.mtd-example-row.total {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}
.mtd-example-note {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.mtd-deadline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.mtd-stub {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.mtd-stub.tax-service-card {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.mtd-stub.tax-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.mtd-stub .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.mtd-stub h4 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.mtd-stub p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.mtd-fact-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-who-grid,
.mtd-page .mtd-service-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}
.mtd-page .startup-service-card.tax-service-card {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
}
.mtd-page .startup-service-card .svc-visual,
.mtd-page .startup-service-card .svc-num { display: none; }
.mtd-page .startup-service-card .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.mtd-page .startup-service-card h3,
.mtd-page .startup-service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.mtd-page .startup-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.mtd-page .mtd-proof-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
}
.mtd-page .startup-faq { max-width: none; }
.startup-service-card .svc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.startup-service-card .svc-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ========== About Us page ========== */
.about-pull {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0 0.25rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--su-display, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.about-subhead {
  font-family: var(--su-display, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.about-subhead:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.about-stat-tile {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
}
.about-stat-tile b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--su-display, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.about-stat-tile span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mtd-page .mtd-timeline,
  .mtd-page .mtd-deadline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .mtd-page .mtd-who-grid,
  .mtd-page .mtd-service-grid,
  .mtd-page .mtd-fact-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mtd-page .mtd-proof-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mtd-page .mtd-phase-chips { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .mtd-page .mtd-timeline,
  .mtd-page .mtd-deadline-grid,
  .mtd-page .mtd-who-grid,
  .mtd-page .mtd-service-grid,
  .mtd-page .mtd-fact-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mtd-page .mtd-highlight {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ========== Book Keeping page ========== */
.bk-page .hero {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
  min-height: auto;
}
.bk-page .hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 420px at 85% -10%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), .20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 400px at -10% 100%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), .12), transparent 60%);
}
.bk-page .hero::after {
  display: none;
}
.bk-page .crumbs {
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
  display: flex;
  gap: .4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.bk-page .crumbs a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65); }
.bk-page .crumbs a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.bk-page .crumbs span[aria-current] { color: var(--secondary); }
.bk-page .hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 2.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.bk-page .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.bk-page .eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.bk-page .hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.14vw, 2.99rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: .9rem 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.bk-page .hero h1 em {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-style: normal;
}
.bk-page .hero p.lede {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.bk-page .hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: .7rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bk-page .bk-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-badge {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  padding: .4rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.bk-page .bk-ledger {
  background: rgba(28, 22, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.55rem 1.2rem 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  color: #fff;
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 3;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr .7fr .7fr;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  padding-bottom: .65rem;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  margin-top: .35rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-head span:nth-child(2),
.bk-page .bk-ledger-head span:nth-child(3) {
  text-align: right;
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr .7fr .7fr;
  gap: .4rem;
  padding: .7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  font-size: .86rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  animation: bkRowIn .5s ease forwards;
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-row .desc { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); }
.bk-page .bk-ledger-row .dr,
.bk-page .bk-ledger-row .cr {
  text-align: right;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-row.credit .cr { color: var(--accent); }
.bk-page .bk-ledger-row.debit .dr { color: var(--secondary); }
.bk-page .bk-ledger-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: .9rem;
  padding-top: .9rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-total .figure {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  margin-top: .85rem;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bk-page .bk-ledger-status.show {
  animation: bkStampIn .5s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes bkRowIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes bkStampIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.85) rotate(-6deg); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(-2deg); }
}

.bk-page .bk-software {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.bk-page .bk-software-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
}
.bk-page .bk-software .label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bk-page .bk-software .soft-item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: .75;
  transition: color .2s, opacity .2s;
}
.bk-page .bk-software .soft-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.bk-page .section-head { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.bk-page .section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.41rem, 2.34vw, 2.07rem);
  margin-top: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: .65rem;
  max-width: none;
}
.bk-page .section-head p {
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.bk-page .section-alt { background: var(--off-white); }

.bk-page .bk-intro-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.bk-page .bk-split-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  align-self: stretch;
}
.bk-page .bk-split h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  margin: .5rem 0 1rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-split p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.bk-page .bk-split-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.bk-page .bk-split-media .bk-split-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: none;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}
.bk-page .bk-split-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bk-page .bk-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.bk-page .bk-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  gap: .7rem;
  padding: .45rem 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.bk-page .bk-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.bk-page .bk-checklist i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-top: .15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bk-page .bk-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.bk-page .bk-service-card {
  background: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.bk-page .bk-service-card.tax-service-card {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
  border-top-width: 4px;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-right-width: 2px;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.bk-page .bk-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.bk-page .bk-service-card .icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-section);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-service-card h3,
.bk-page .bk-service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bk-page .bk-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.bk-page #process .section-title-lg {
  max-width: none;
}
.bk-page #process.section {
  padding-top: 3.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.25rem;
}
.bk-page .section.section-alt {
  padding-top: 3.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

/* Keep dark-card text visible on process section */
.bk-page .section-ink-dark .launch-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.bk-page .section-ink-dark .launch-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.bk-page .bk-why {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.bk-page .bk-why-media {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 0;
}
.bk-page .bk-why-media .bk-split-img {
  min-height: 280px;
}
.bk-page .bk-why-section {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-faq-section {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-why h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 2.15rem);
  margin: .5rem 0 1rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-why .lede-soft {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.bk-page .bk-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-stat {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
}
.bk-page .bk-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.bk-page .bk-stat .lbl {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: .2rem;
}

.bk-page .bk-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .65rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bk-page .bk-chip {
  padding: .55rem 1.05rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.bk-page .bk-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), .08);
}

.bk-page .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.bk-page .faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: .8rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.bk-page .faq-q .plus {
  color: var(--secondary);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bk-page .faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .3s ease;
}
.bk-page .faq-a-inner {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: .95rem;
  font-size: .93rem;
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.bk-page .faq-item.open .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.bk-page .related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: .8rem;
}
.bk-page .related-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: .2s;
}
.bk-page .related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.bk-page .related-card .tag {
  font-size: .68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.bk-page .related-card h4 {
  margin-top: .4rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
}

.bk-page .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.bk-page .reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.bk-page .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.bk-page .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .18s; }
.bk-page .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .28s; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .bk-page .hero-grid,
  .bk-page .bk-split,
  .bk-page .bk-why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bk-page .bk-split-media {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
  .bk-page .bk-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bk-page .section-ink-dark .process-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bk-page .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bk-page .bk-services,
  .bk-page .section-ink-dark .process-list,
  .bk-page .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bk-page .bk-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bk-page .hero { padding: 3rem 0 3.5rem; }
}


/* Home page — tighter section spacing */
.home-page {
  --su-display: var(--font-display);
}
.home-page .hero {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.home-page .hero .hero-side-image {
  color-scheme: only light;
  isolation: isolate;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.home-page .hero .hero-side-image::before {
  display: none;
}
.home-page .hero .hero-side-image img {
  filter: brightness(1.18) contrast(1.04) saturate(1.06);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
.home-page .hero-content .lead {
  color: var(--text);
}
.home-page .section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}
.home-page .stats-bar {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
}
.home-page .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.home-page .cta-section {
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .home-page .section { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  .home-page .hero { padding: 3rem 0; }
}

/* Join Us — careers, cinematic */
.join-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2.1rem 0 3.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.join-banner-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: 78% 22%;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: joinKen 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.join-banner-veil {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.86) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.68) 38%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.22) 68%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.1) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.42) 100%);
}
.join-banner-grain {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.18; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.join-spark span {
  position: absolute; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.9);
  animation: joinSpark 7s ease-in-out infinite; opacity: 0;
}
.join-spark span:nth-child(1) { left: 12%; top: 22%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.join-spark span:nth-child(2) { left: 28%; top: 68%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.join-spark span:nth-child(3) { left: 48%; top: 18%; animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.join-spark span:nth-child(4) { left: 62%; top: 74%; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.join-spark span:nth-child(5) { left: 78%; top: 36%; animation-delay: 3s; }
.join-spark span:nth-child(6) { left: 88%; top: 58%; animation-delay: 4.2s; }
.join-rings {
  position: absolute; right: -8%; top: 8%; width: min(58vw, 640px); aspect-ratio: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.join-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 8%; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28);
  animation: joinSpin 36s linear infinite;
}
.join-ring.r2 { inset: 16%; border-style: dashed; animation-duration: 52s; animation-direction: reverse; opacity: 0.7; }
.join-ring.r3 { inset: 26%; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); animation-duration: 28s; }
.join-banner .container { z-index: 1; width: 100%; }
.join-banner .breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.join-banner .breadcrumb-item,
.join-banner .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.join-banner .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.join-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.join-hero-copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 640px; }
.join-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}
.join-kicker-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.7);
  animation: joinPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.join-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.22; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.join-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 0.18em 0.08em 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  background-image: linear-gradient(120deg, #f3d7a0, var(--secondary), #8a5a18);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.join-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding: 0.12em 0.28em 0.18em 0.06em; }
.join-line > span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 0.12em;
  transform: translateY(115%);
  animation: joinRise 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.join-line:nth-child(2) > span { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.join-line:nth-child(3) > span { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.join-banner .lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.06rem; max-width: 44ch;
  opacity: 0; animation: joinFade 0.8s ease 0.55s forwards;
}
.join-hero-actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin: 1.55rem 0 0;
  opacity: 0; animation: joinFade 0.8s ease 0.7s forwards;
}
.join-cta-pulse { position: relative; }
.join-cta-pulse::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55);
  animation: joinCtaRing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.join-stage { position: relative; min-height: 360px; }
.join-floaters { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.join-floater {
  position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; min-width: 168px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  animation: joinCard 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform: translate(var(--tx, 0), var(--ty, 0));
}
.join-floater small {
  display: block; color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.12rem;
}
.join-floater b { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.join-floater.f1 { left: 2%; top: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.join-floater.f2 { right: 4%; top: 42%; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.join-floater.f3 { left: 10%; bottom: 8%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.join-hero-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2.4rem 0 0; padding-top: 1.3rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  opacity: 0; animation: joinFade 0.8s ease 0.9s forwards;
}
.join-hero-stats div { margin: 0; }
.join-hero-stats dt { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.join-hero-stats dd { margin: 0.15rem 0 0; font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }
.join-scroll {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 1.1rem; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
}
.join-scroll i {
  width: 1px; height: 28px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.join-scroll i::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 auto auto 0; width: 100%; height: 40%;
  background: var(--secondary); animation: joinScroll 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.join-marquee {
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--theme-gradient); color: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.join-marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 2.4rem; width: max-content;
  padding: 0.85rem 0; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  animation: joinMarquee 28s linear infinite;
}
.join-marquee-track span { position: relative; padding-left: 1.4rem; }
.join-marquee-track span::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--secondary); transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.join-week {
  margin-top: 2.8rem; padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.join-week h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; margin: 0.2rem 0 1rem; }
.join-week-days { display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.join-week-days button {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--cream); color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.join-week-days button.is-on {
  background: var(--gradient-btn); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.join-week-copy { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); min-height: 3.2em; transition: opacity 0.25s ease; }
.join-values div {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.join-values div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45);
}
.join-steps { position: relative; }
.join-steps-line {
  position: absolute; left: 1.55rem; top: 1.4rem; bottom: 1.4rem; width: 2px;
  background: var(--border); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden;
}
.join-steps-line span {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 0; background: var(--secondary);
  animation: joinLine 1.4s ease 0.2s forwards;
}
.join-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.join-page .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.join-page .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.join-life { padding: 3.2rem 0 3.4rem; }
.join-life-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(260px, 0.7fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
}
.join-life-head { max-width: none; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.join-life-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0;
}
.join-life-manifesto {
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.join-life-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.join-life-manifesto p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.join-life-manifesto blockquote {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  padding: 0.85rem 0 0 1.15rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}
.join-life-manifesto blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.join-life-manifesto cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.join-life-photo {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 300px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.join-life-photo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}
.join-principles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.join-principles li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.join-principles li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.4);
}
.join-pr-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}
.join-principles h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.join-principles p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.join-life-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.join-life-split article {
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.45rem 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.join-life-split article:first-child {
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--surface-dark);
}
.join-life-split article:last-child {
  background: #fff;
}
.join-life-split h3 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}
.join-life-split article:first-child h3 { color: var(--secondary); }
.join-life-split ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.join-life-split li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.45rem 0 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.join-life-split li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.95rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.join-life-split article:last-child li { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }

.join-hire {
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.join-hire .section-eyebrow { color: var(--secondary); }
.join-hire .section-title-lg { color: #fff; }
.join-hire .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 46ch; }
.join-hire-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.join-path {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.join-path-track {
  position: absolute; left: 8%; right: 8%; top: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 2px; z-index: 0;
}
.join-path-fill {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transition: width 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.join-path[data-on="0"] .join-path-fill { width: 0%; }
.join-path[data-on="1"] .join-path-fill { width: 33%; }
.join-path[data-on="2"] .join-path-fill { width: 66%; }
.join-path[data-on="3"] .join-path-fill { width: 100%; }
.join-path-step {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border: 0; background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
}
.join-path-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.join-path-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.join-path-step.is-on { color: #fff; }
.join-path-step.is-on .join-path-num {
  background: var(--gradient-btn); color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.18);
}
.join-path-stage { position: relative; }
.join-path-card {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 1.6rem 1.7rem;
}
.join-path-card.is-on {
  display: block;
  animation: joinHireIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.join-path-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--secondary); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.join-path-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.join-path-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.join-path-card .path-link { color: #fff; }
.join-path-card .path-link:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

@keyframes joinHireIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes joinKen {
  from { transform: scale(1.06) translate(0, 0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.16) translate(-2.2%, -1.4%); }
}
@keyframes joinRise {
  to { transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes joinFade {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes joinSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes joinFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
@keyframes joinCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(var(--tx, 0px), var(--ty, 0px)); }
  50% { transform: translate(var(--tx, 0px), calc(var(--ty, 0px) - 10px)); }
}
@keyframes joinPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.55); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0); }
}
@keyframes joinSpark {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes joinCtaRing {
  0% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes joinScroll {
  0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(250%); }
}
@keyframes joinMarquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes joinLine {
  to { height: 100%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .join-banner-photo, .join-spark span, .join-ring,
  .join-floater, .join-kicker-dot, .join-cta-pulse::after, .join-scroll i::after,
  .join-marquee-track, .join-steps-line span, .join-line > span, .join-banner .lead,
  .join-hero-actions, .join-hero-stats, .join-path-card.is-on {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .join-line > span, .join-banner .lead, .join-hero-actions, .join-hero-stats { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Shared service photo hero + chapter rail */
.svc-photo-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  padding: 4.2rem 0 3.2rem; min-height: 58vh; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
}
.svc-photo-hero img.svc-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.svc-photo-hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,10,14,0.78) 0%, rgba(8,10,14,0.42) 62%, rgba(8,10,14,0.22) 100%);
}
.svc-photo-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-photo-hero .breadcrumb-item,
.svc-photo-hero .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.svc-photo-hero .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.svc-rail {
  position: sticky; top: 72px; z-index: 20;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.svc-rail-inner { display: flex; gap: 0.35rem; padding: 0.65rem 0; overflow-x: auto; }
.svc-rail a {
  color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.svc-rail a:hover, .svc-rail a.is-on { background: var(--gradient-btn); color: #fff; }
.svc-rail a.svc-rail-enquire {
  margin-left: auto; background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.svc-rail a.svc-rail-enquire:hover { color: var(--secondary); background: transparent; }
section[id], header[id] { scroll-margin-top: 132px; }
.svc-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 32%;
  z-index: 0; transform: scale(1.04); pointer-events: none;
}
.has-photo { isolation: isolate; }
.has-photo > .container,
.has-photo > .hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.has-photo > .startup-hero-bg { z-index: 1; }
.has-photo::before,
.has-photo::after { z-index: 1; }
.startup-hero.has-photo .startup-hero-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.82) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.48) 52%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.24) 100%);
}
.startup-hero.has-photo .startup-hero-bg .grid-lines { opacity: 0.28; }
.page-hero-rich.has-photo::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.8) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.42) 58%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.22) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.28), transparent 45%);
}
.payroll-hero.has-photo::before,
.charities-page .hero.has-photo::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.8) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.42) 58%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.22) 100%),
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 8%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.24), transparent 60%);
}
.budget-hero.has-photo::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.86) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.68) 52%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.55) 100%),
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 8%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.24), transparent 60%);
}
.bk-page .hero.has-photo::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.86) 0%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.68) 52%, rgba(48, 36, 14, 0.55) 100%),
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 88% 8%, rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.24), transparent 60%);
}

.join-rail {
  position: sticky; top: 72px; z-index: 20;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.join-rail-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; padding: 0.65rem 0; overflow-x: auto;
}
.join-rail-inner a {
  color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.join-rail-inner a:hover, .join-rail-inner a.is-on { background: var(--gradient-btn); color: #fff; }
.join-rail-enquire {
  margin-left: auto; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0.55rem 0.2rem;
}
.join-rail-enquire:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

.join-atelier { padding-top: 3.2rem; scroll-margin-top: 140px; }
.join-page #join-form { scroll-margin-top: 140px; }
.join-panel[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.join-panel-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.join-panel-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.15;
}
.join-subhead { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }

.join-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.join-step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1rem; text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.join-step.is-open { border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.45); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.js-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--secondary); }
.js-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.js-body strong { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.js-body em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, margin 0.3s ease;
}
.join-step.is-open .js-body em { max-height: 120px; margin-top: 0.2rem; }

.join-values {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.join-values div { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.15rem 1.05rem; }
.join-values i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.join-values b { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.join-values p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

.join-roles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.join-role { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease; }
.join-role:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(var(--theme-rgb), 0.4); }
.join-role-toggle {
  width: 100%; border: 0; background: transparent; text-align: left;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
}
.join-role-toggle small { display: block; color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.join-role-toggle strong { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.join-role-toggle i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.join-role.is-open .join-role-toggle i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.join-role-body { display: none; padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
.join-role.is-open .join-role-body { display: block; }
.join-role-body p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.join-role-body ul { margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem; padding-left: 1.1rem; color: var(--text); }

.path-link { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.path-link:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.join-form-aside { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; }
.join-form-aside li { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.join-form-aside i { color: var(--secondary); margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.join-form-aside a { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.join-form-aside a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .join-principles, .join-life-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .join-life-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 220px; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .join-life-photo { max-height: 220px; }
  .svc-rail { top: 64px; }
  .join-banner { padding: 1.8rem 0 3rem; }
  .join-banner-photo { object-position: 82% 18%; }
  .join-path { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .join-path-num { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .join-path-track { top: 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .join-values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .join-hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .join-floaters { display: none; }
  .join-title { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.25; }
  .join-life-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .join-life-photo { max-height: 240px; }
}

/* Blog */
.blog-hero { min-height: 420px; }
.blog-listing { padding-top: 3rem; }
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.blog-filters a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-filters a.is-active,
.blog-filters a:hover {
  background: #1b140c;
  border-color: #1b140c;
  color: #fff;
}
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.blog-featured-media,
.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #efe6d2;
}
.blog-featured-media img,
.blog-card-media img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 28%;
  display: block;
}
.blog-featured-media { min-height: 320px; }
.blog-featured-copy {
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-featured-copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0.55rem 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.blog-featured-copy p,
.blog-card-body p { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.blog-read {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color-dark);
}
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  color: inherit;
}
.blog-card-media { height: 190px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem 1.25rem; }
.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.45rem 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.blog-card-meta,
.blog-article-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-empty { color: var(--text-muted); }
.blog-pagination { margin-top: 2rem; }

.blog-article-hero.contact-hero.has-photo {
  min-height: 520px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 2.4rem 0 2.8rem;
}
.blog-article-hero.contact-hero h1 {
  max-width: 16ch;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.blog-article-hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.blog-article-hero .blog-article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.blog-article-hero .svc-photo {
  object-position: center 30%;
}
.blog-article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 280px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.blog-article-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.blog-article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem;
}
.blog-article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.blog-article-body p { margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.blog-article-body ul,
.blog-article-body ol { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.blog-article-body a { color: var(--theme-color-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.blog-aside-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 92px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.blog-aside-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0.55rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.blog-aside-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .blog-featured,
  .blog-article-layout,
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured-media { min-height: 220px; }
  .blog-article-hero.contact-hero.has-photo { min-height: 420px; }
}