/* ============================================================
   AT YOUR HOME CAREGIVING OF TEXAS
   Mobile-First Responsive Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ---- */
:root {
    --color-primary:        #2a7a2a;
    --color-primary-dark:   #1e5c1e;
    --color-primary-light:  #3d9e3d;
    --color-accent:         #5cb85c;
    --color-accent-light:   #e8f5e8;
    --color-white:          #ffffff;
    --color-gray-50:        #f8faf8;
    --color-gray-100:       #f0f4f0;
    --color-gray-200:       #e0e8e0;
    --color-gray-400:       #9ab09a;
    --color-gray-600:       #5a6e5a;
    --color-gray-800:       #2d3d2d;
    --color-text:           #2d3d2d;
    --color-text-light:     #5a6e5a;
    --color-border:         #d4e4d4;

    --font-body:            'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-heading:         'Playfair Display', serif;

    --radius-sm:            6px;
    --radius-md:            12px;
    --radius-lg:            20px;
    --radius-xl:            32px;
    --radius-full:          9999px;

    --shadow-sm:            0 2px 8px rgba(42,122,42,0.08);
    --shadow-md:            0 4px 20px rgba(42,122,42,0.12);
    --shadow-lg:            0 8px 40px rgba(42,122,42,0.16);
    --shadow-xl:            0 16px 60px rgba(42,122,42,0.20);

    --transition:           all 0.3s ease;
    --container-max:        1200px;
    --container-pad:        1.25rem;

    /* Navbar height token — used everywhere offsets are needed */
    --navbar-h:             64px;
    --topbar-h:             36px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a   { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
ul  { list-style: none; }
address { font-style: normal; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTAINER
   ============================================================ */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION DEFAULTS
   ============================================================ */
.section         { padding: 3rem 0; }
.section--gray   { background: var(--color-gray-50); }
.section--green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%); }

.section__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}
.section__header--white h2,
.section__header--white p { color: var(--color-white); }

.section__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.section__eyebrow--light {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.section__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section__header--white .section__title { color: var(--color-white); }

.section__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.section__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.text-accent { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    min-height: 44px; /* iOS touch target */
}
.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--primary:hover, .btn--primary:focus-visible {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn--white {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn--white:hover, .btn--white:focus-visible {
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn--outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.btn--outline-white:hover, .btn--outline-white:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn--lg  { padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 1rem; min-height: 52px; }
.btn--sm  { padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.82rem; min-height: 38px; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   CARDS GRID
   ============================================================ */
.cards-grid      { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.cards-grid--3   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.cards-grid--5   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

/* ============================================================
   CARD BASE
   ============================================================ */
.card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.card__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card__icon--green { background: var(--color-accent-light); color: var(--color-primary); }
.card__icon--white { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: var(--color-white); }
.card__title { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--color-gray-800); }
.card__desc  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; }
.card__number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* WHY card */
.card--why {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.card--why:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.card--why .card__title { color: var(--color-white); }
.card--why .card__desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.card--serve { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent); }
.card--value { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    height: var(--topbar-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.topbar__inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}
.topbar__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.topbar__item:hover { color: var(--color-white); }
.topbar__item i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.topbar__item--hide-sm { display: none; }
.topbar__item--hide-md { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: var(--navbar-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.navbar__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Logo */
.navbar__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    max-width: 200px;
}
.navbar__logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
.navbar__logo-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.navbar__logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.navbar__logo-main { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-text-light); font-weight: 400; }
.navbar__logo-sub  { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-heading); }

/* Desktop nav — hidden on mobile, shown via media query */
.navbar__nav {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}
.navbar__link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar__link:hover,
.navbar__link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* Hamburger */
.navbar__toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.navbar__toggle-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.navbar__toggle.open .navbar__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.navbar__toggle.open .navbar__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.navbar__toggle.open .navbar__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile slide-down nav panel */
.navbar__nav.mobile-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(var(--topbar-h) + var(--navbar-h));
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem var(--container-pad) 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
    gap: 0.2rem;
    z-index: 999;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--topbar-h) - var(--navbar-h));
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    animation: slideDown 0.25s ease;
}
@keyframes slideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.navbar__nav.mobile-open .navbar__link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}
.navbar__nav.mobile-open .navbar__cta {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Overlay behind mobile nav */
.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    z-index: 998;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.nav-overlay.active { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100svh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a4d1a 0%, #2a7a2a 50%, #3d9e3d 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem 0 3rem;
}
.hero::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='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(92,184,92,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3rem;   /* top | left+right | bottom */
    width: 100%;
}
.hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.5vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 560px;
}
.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
}
.hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.hero__stat {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}
.hero__stat span {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero__stat small {
    font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 2.2vw, 0.72rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.trust-bar { background: var(--color-primary); padding: 0.75rem 0; }
.trust-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}
.trust-bar__item {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-bar__item i { color: var(--color-accent-light); font-size: 0.75rem; }


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT INTRO
   ============================================================ */
.about-intro__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* ---- Image Column ---- */
.about-intro__image {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-intro__img-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Actual photo */
.about-intro__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center; /* keeps face visible */
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: block;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Placeholder (shown when no image uploaded) */
.about-intro__img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-accent-light) 0%, var(--color-gray-100) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.about-intro__img-placeholder span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* Floating credential badge */
.about-intro__badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -18px;
    right: -12px;
    z-index: 3;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    min-width: 170px;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
}
.about-intro__badge-float i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffd700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-intro__badge-float strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-intro__badge-float span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Decorative ring behind image */
.about-intro__ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: -12px;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-accent-light);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Text Column ---- */
.about-intro__text {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.about-intro__text p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.about__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Credential pills */
.about-intro__credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.credential-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.credential-pill i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Quote */
.about-intro__quote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1.75rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.about-intro__quote cite {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ---- Tablet ≥ 640px ---- */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .about-intro__img-frame  { max-width: 380px; }
    .about-intro__img        { height: 420px; }
    .about-intro__img-placeholder { height: 420px; }
    .about-intro__badge-float { right: -16px; bottom: -18px; min-width: 185px; }
}

/* ---- Desktop ≥ 768px ---- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-intro__grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .about-intro__image  { justify-content: flex-end; }
    .about-intro__img-frame { max-width: 100%; }
    .about-intro__img    { height: 480px; }
    .about-intro__img-placeholder { height: 480px; font-size: 6rem; }
    .about-intro__text   { padding-top: 0; }
    .about-intro__badge-float {
        right: -20px;
        bottom: -20px;
        min-width: 195px;
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .about-intro__badge-float strong { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .about-intro__badge-float span   { font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ---- Large Desktop ≥ 1024px ---- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-intro__img { height: 520px; }
    .about-intro__img-placeholder { height: 520px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHAT TO EXPECT
   ============================================================ */
.what-to-expect__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}
.what-to-expect__text p { color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.what-to-expect__img-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-light), var(--color-gray-100));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}
.what-to-expect__img-placeholder span { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* STEPS */
.steps { margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.step { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.step__num {
    width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.step__content h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.step__content p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
.how-it-works {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.how-step { text-align: center; }
.how-step__icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.how-step h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.how-step p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.how-step a  { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES LIST
   ============================================================ */
.services-list-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.services-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-height: 44px;
}
.services-list-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.services-list-item i { color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   RETIREMENT CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.retirement-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.retirement-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.retirement-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.retirement-card__num {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.retirement-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ============================================================
   COUNT ON US
   ============================================================ */
.count-on-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.count-on-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.count-on-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.count-on-item > i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-primary); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.count-on-item h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.count-on-item p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
    padding: 3rem 0;
}
.cta-banner__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-banner__text h2 { color: var(--color-white); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 4vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.cta-banner__text p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cta-banner__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
}
.cta-banner__actions .btn { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 3rem); color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.page-hero p  { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { padding: 3rem 0; }
.contact-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-info h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.contact-info > p { color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.contact-info__items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.contact-info__item { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info__icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.contact-info__item h4 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.contact-info__item a,
.contact-info__item address,
.contact-info__item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-info__item a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.contact-info__founder {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.founder-avatar {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.contact-info__founder strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.contact-info__founder span  { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.contact-info__founder em    { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* FORM */
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.contact-form-wrap h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.contact-form-wrap > p { color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.form-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-gray-800); }
.required { color: #e53e3e; }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem; /* prevents iOS zoom on focus */
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    min-height: 48px;
}
.form-group select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%232a7a2a' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(42,122,42,0.12);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form-group--error input,
.form-group--error select,
.form-group--error textarea { border-color: #e53e3e; }
.form-error { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #e53e3e; }

.alert {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.alert--success {
    background: #f0fff4;
    border: 1px solid #9ae6b4;
    color: #276749;
}

/* MAP */
.map-section { line-height: 0; }
.map-section iframe { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
    background: var(--color-gray-800);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    padding: 3rem 0 0;
}
.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer__brand-link { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* makes logo white on dark bg */
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.footer__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__brand .navbar__logo-main { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer__brand .navbar__logo-sub  { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer__tagline { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.ncpc-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.footer__heading {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer__links li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer__links a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer__links a i { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer__contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.footer__contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer__contact-list i { color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer__contact-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer__contact-list a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer__bottom { padding: 1.25rem 0; }
.footer__bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer__copyright {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.footer__copyright strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* Designer credit */
.footer__credit {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}
.footer__credit-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer__credit-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer__credit-link i { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FADE-IN ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.fade-in-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLET  ≥ 640px
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    :root { --container-pad: 1.5rem; }

    .topbar__item--hide-sm { display: flex; }

    .hero__actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
    .hero__actions .btn { width: auto; flex: none; }
    .hero__stats {
            justify-content: flex-start;
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }
    .hero__stat {
            flex: none;
            text-align: left;
        }

    .cards-grid--3   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .cards-grid--5   { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

    .services-list-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .retirement-cards    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .count-on-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    .form-row { flex-direction: row; gap: 1rem; }
    .form-row .form-group { flex: 1; }

    .cta-banner__actions {
        flex-direction: row;
        max-width: none;
        width: auto;
    }
    .cta-banner__actions .btn { width: auto; flex: 1; }

    .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer__bottom-inner { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLET LANDSCAPE  ≥ 768px
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    :root { --container-pad: 2rem; }

    .section { padding: 4.5rem 0; }

    .topbar__item--hide-md { display: flex; }
    .topbar__item--hide-sm { display: flex; }

    .hero { min-height: 80vh; padding: 3rem 0; }
    .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }
    .hero__actions { flex-direction: row; }
    .hero__actions .btn { width: auto; flex: none; }

    .about-intro__grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .about-intro__img-frame { max-width: none; }
    .about-intro__img-placeholder { height: 380px; font-size: 6rem; }
    .about-intro__badge-float { right: -16px; bottom: -18px; }

    .what-to-expect__grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .what-to-expect__img-placeholder { height: 340px; max-width: none; font-size: 5rem; }

    .contact-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        align-items: start;
    }

    .cards-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .cards-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }

    .how-it-works  { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

    .cta-banner__inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .cta-banner__actions { flex-direction: row; width: auto; max-width: none; }
    .cta-banner__actions .btn { width: auto; }

    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 2.5rem; }
    .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DESKTOP  ≥ 1024px
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    :root { --container-pad: 2rem; }

    /* Show desktop nav, hide hamburger */
    .navbar__nav    { display: flex; }
    .navbar__toggle { display: none; }
    .nav-overlay    { display: none !important; }

    .section { padding: 6rem 0; }
    .hero    { min-height: 85vh; }

    .services-list-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .retirement-cards   { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .count-on-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   LARGE DESKTOP  ≥ 1280px
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    :root { --container-pad: 2rem; }
    .navbar__logo-img { height: 52px; max-width: 200px; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .navbar__logo-img { height: 58px; max-width: 220px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .navbar__logo-img { height: 64px; max-width: 240px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   SAFE AREA (iPhone notch / Dynamic Island)
   ============================================================ */
@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
    .topbar, .navbar { padding-left: max(0px, env(safe-area-inset-left)); padding-right: max(0px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
    .footer__bottom  { padding-bottom: max(1.25rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
    .fade-in-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.video-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}
.video-modal.active { display: flex; }

.video-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.video-modal__box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--color-gray-800);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    animation: modalIn 0.35s ease;
}
@keyframes modalIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.93) translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)    translateY(0); }
}
.video-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.video-modal__close:hover { background: var(--color-primary); }

.video-modal__player {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #000;
}
.video-modal__video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
.video-modal__caption {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}
.video-modal__caption strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.video-modal__caption span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* ============================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cert-logos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* always 3 equal columns */
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    align-items: stretch; /* all rows same height */
}

/* On mobile stack to 1 col */
@media (max-width: 639px) {
    .cert-logos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.cert-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
}

.cert-logo-box {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;               /* reduced padding */
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;                   /* fill full column width */
    height: 140px;                 /* fixed height — all same */
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;       /* vertically center logo */
    gap: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cert-logo-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Actual logo image — constrained so all logos same visual size */
.cert-logo-img {
    max-height: 80px;              /* max height for all logos */
    max-width: 100%;               /* never overflow box */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;           /* preserve aspect ratio */
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Icon fallback */
.cert-logo-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.cert-logo-box span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cert-logo-box small {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Directory Links */
.directory-links { text-align: center; }
.directory-links__label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.directory-links__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .directory-links__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.directory-link-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.directory-link-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.directory-link-card > i:first-child {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.directory-link-card div { flex: 1; }
.directory-link-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.directory-link-card span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.directory-link-card__arrow {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER SOCIAL LINKS
   ============================================================ */
.footer__social-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer__social-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--color-white);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer__social-link span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer__social-link--fb {
    background: #1877f2;
    border: 1px solid #1877f2;
}
.footer__social-link--fb:hover {
    background: #0d65d9;
    border-color: #0d65d9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24,119,242,0.4);
}
.footer__social-link--li {
    background: #0a66c2;
    border: 1px solid #0a66c2;
}
.footer__social-link--li:hover {
    background: #084d93;
    border-color: #084d93;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10,102,194,0.4);
}
.footer__social-link--ig {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
    border: 1px solid #dc2743;
}
.footer__social-link--ig:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220,39,67,0.4);
}

/* Footer directories */
.footer__directories { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer__dir-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer__dir-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer__dir-link i { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer__dir-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ============================================================
   CAREERS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.positions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .positions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .positions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.position-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.position-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.position-card__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.position-card__body { flex: 1; }
.position-card__title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.position-card__type {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.position-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.position-card__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.position-card__cta:hover { gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

/* Career Form Layout */
.career-form-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .career-form-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; }
}

.career-form-intro h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.career-form-intro p  { color: var(--color-text-light); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.career-contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.career-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.career-contact-item > i {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.career-contact-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-light); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.career-contact-item a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; }
.career-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.career-form-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.career-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* File Upload */
.form-hint {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.file-upload-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.file-upload-wrap:hover,
.file-upload-wrap--drag {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
}
.file-upload-wrap--selected { border-color: var(--color-primary); border-style: solid; }
.file-upload-input {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    min-height: unset;
}
.file-upload-ui {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.file-upload-ui i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.file-upload-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.file-upload-text strong { color: var(--color-primary); }
.file-upload-hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.file-upload-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; min-height: 1.2em; }

.form-privacy {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.form-privacy i { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO AWARD BADGE
   ============================================================ */
.hero__award {
    position: absolute;   /* always absolute, all screen sizes */
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 10;
    margin: 0;
}
.hero__award-img {
    width: 85px;          /* compact on mobile */
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
}
.hero__award-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Slightly larger on tablet */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .hero__award { top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; }
    .hero__award-img { width: 105px; }
}

/* Full size on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__award { top: 2rem; right: 2rem; }
    .hero__award-img { width: 130px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHAT TO EXPECT — REAL IMAGE
   ============================================================ */
.what-to-expect__img-frame {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.what-to-expect__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .what-to-expect__img-frame { max-width: 100%; }
    .what-to-expect__img       { height: 420px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CERT LOGOS — 4 COLUMN when award added
   ============================================================ */
.cert-logos.cert-logos--4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cert-logos.cert-logos--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 479px) {
    .cert-logos.cert-logos--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   AWARDS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.award-showcase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .award-showcase {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

.award-badge-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
.award-badge-img {
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .award-badge-img { width: 200px; }
}

.award-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .award-content { flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-start; }
}

.award-photo-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.award-photo {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .award-photo { width: 280px; height: 320px; }
}

.award-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-800);
}
.award-org {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.award-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   TEAM SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.team-photo-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.team-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
}
.team-photo-caption {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.team-photo-caption i { color: var(--color-accent-light); }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.services-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .services-banner { height: 400px; }
}
.services-banner__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}
.services-banner__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(30, 92, 30, 0.88) 0%,
        rgba(42, 122, 42, 0.65) 50%,
        rgba(42, 122, 42, 0.2) 100%
    );
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.services-banner__content {
    color: var(--color-white);
    max-width: 500px;
}
.services-banner__content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.services-banner__content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO ACTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.page-hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; }

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .page-hero__actions { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; }
    .page-hero__actions .btn { width: auto; max-width: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ALWAYS HIRING BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.always-hiring-banner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-light), #d4edda);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.always-hiring-banner__icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.always-hiring-banner__text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.always-hiring-banner__text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .always-hiring-banner {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   APPLICATION NOTICE
   ============================================================ */
.application-notice {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.application-notice i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.application-notice p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}
.application-notice strong { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }