/* ============================================================
   Curtis Legal — main.css
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/* ── VARIABLES ── */
:root {
  --navy: #251a4f;
  --navy-dark: #180f3a;
  --navy-mid: #2e2060;
  --green: #7ab648;
  --green-dark: #5d9132;
  --green-light: #e8f4da;
  --grey-light: #f5f6f8;
  --grey-mid: #e8eaee;
  --grey-text: #6b7280;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --radius: 4px;
  --shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(26,43,74,0.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 32px rgba(26,43,74,0.14);
}

/* ── RESET ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── UTILITY ── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0); transition: background 0.18s ease; }
.btn:hover::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.97) !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(122,182,72,0.25); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--green-dark); transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(122,182,72,0.45); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(24,15,58,0.25); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24,15,58,0.4); }
.btn-hover-white:hover { background: var(--white) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,43,74,0.25) !important; }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.section-label::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.section-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-sub { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--grey-text); max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── ANNOUNCE BAR ── */
.announce-bar { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); text-align: center; padding: 10px 24px; font-size: 0.96rem; font-weight: 500; }
.announce-bar a { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── TOP BAR ── */
.topbar { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.topbar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.topbar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.topbar-left { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }
.topbar-right { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.topbar-phone { color: var(--white) !important; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── HEADER ── */
header { background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 80px; gap: 24px; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; position: relative; margin-right: 10px; }
.logo-diamonds { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; width: 36px; height: 36px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.logo-d1, .logo-d2, .logo-d3 { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; }
.logo-d4 { background: var(--green); border-radius: 2px; }
.logo-text { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.logo-curtis { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.logo-legal { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 300; font-size: 1.9rem; color: #8a9aaa; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.header-cta { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── NAV ── */
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-menu li { position: relative; list-style: none; }
.nav-menu > li > a,
.nav-menu > li > div.nav-item { display: block; padding: 8px 14px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.nav-menu li ul { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 6px; padding: 8px 0; min-width: 240px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24,15,58,0.12); list-style: none; margin: 0; z-index: 100; }
.nav-menu li:hover > ul { display: block; }
.nav-menu li ul li a,
.dropdown a { display: block; padding: 10px 20px; color: var(--navy); font-size: .93rem !important; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-menu li ul li a:hover,
.dropdown a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.nav-item { position: relative; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all 0.15s; white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-item:hover { background: var(--grey-light); color: var(--green); }
.nav-item.has-drop::after { content: '▾'; font-size: 0.7em; margin-left: 4px; opacity: 0.6; }
.dropdown { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; background: var(--white); border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); min-width: 220px; padding: 8px 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px); transition: all 0.2s ease; z-index: 100; }
.nav-item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── MOBILE MENU ── */
.menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--navy); padding: 4px; }
.mobile-menu { display: none; background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 16px 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.mobile-menu.open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu a { display: block; padding: 11px 24px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s; }
.mobile-menu a:hover { background: var(--grey-light); color: var(--green); }
.mobile-menu .mobile-menu-ctas { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 16px 24px 8px; }
.mobile-menu .mobile-menu-ctas .btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 12px 16px; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #3a2878 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 60px 0 100px; min-height: 700px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 50%, rgba(122,182,72,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%), radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 80%, rgba(122,182,72,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.hero-geo { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-diamond-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-diamond-grid svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 48px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(122,182,72,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(122,182,72,0.3); color: #a8d87a; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px; transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); }
.hero-badge::before { content: '●'; font-size: 0.5em; }
.hero-badge:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero h1 em { color: var(--green); font-style: normal; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.25rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 540px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: nowrap; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stat-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 26px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); cursor: default; animation: slideInRight 0.5s ease both; }
.hero-stats .stat-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero-stats .stat-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-stats .stat-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.hero-stats .stat-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
@keyframes slideInRight { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }
.stat-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(122,182,72,0.4); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-num span { color: var(--green); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.award-info h5 { font-size: 25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.award-info p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── TRUST ITEMS ── */
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.trust-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; background: rgba(122,182,72,0.2); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-item-link { text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.trust-item-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.trust-item-link:hover .trust-icon { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }

/* ── SERVICES STRIP ── */
.services-strip { background: var(--navy); padding: 0; }
.services-tabs { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.services-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.service-tab { flex: 1; min-width: 160px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 18px 16px; text-decoration: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); transition: all 0.2s; text-align: center; }
.service-tab:hover, .service-tab.active { background: rgba(122,182,72,0.12); color: var(--white); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--green); }
.service-tab-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.service-tab:hover .service-tab-icon, .service-tab.active .service-tab-icon { background: rgba(122,182,72,0.2); }

/* ── SERVICES GRID ── */
.services { padding: 60px 0; background: var(--grey-light); }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.service-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 8px; padding: 32px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all 0.25s ease; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card::before { content: '◆'; position: absolute; bottom: -14px; right: -8px; font-size: 5rem; color: var(--grey-mid); line-height: 1; transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.service-card:hover::before { color: var(--green-light); transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.1); }
.service-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--green); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: var(--green-light); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 18px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--green); }
.service-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.service-link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.service-card:hover .service-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── WHY CHOOSE ── */
.why { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.why::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px; width: 400px; height: 400px; border: 8px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.why .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.why .section-label { color: #a8d87a; }
.why .section-label::before { background: #a8d87a; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.why-point { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.why-num { flex-shrink: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; background: rgba(122,182,72,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(122,182,72,0.3); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); }
.why-point h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-point p { font-size: 0.97rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.65; }
.why-awards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.award-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; transition: all 0.2s; }
.award-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(122,182,72,0.2); }
.award-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(122,182,72,0.15); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.award-info h5 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.award-info p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.process { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 48px; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-light) 100%); z-index: 0; }
.step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-num { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--navy); border: 3px solid var(--navy); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,26,79,0.25); transition: all 0.2s; }
.step:hover .step-num { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(122,182,72,0.4); }
.step h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonials { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.testi-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; transition: all 0.2s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testi-card::before { content: '"'; position: absolute; top: -10px; right: 16px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 7rem; color: var(--green-light); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.stars { color: #f5b500; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-card blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.testi-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.testi-type { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--grey-text); }
.testi-source { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--grey-text); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.testi-source::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }

/* ── TEAM ── */
.team { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.team-card { border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); transition: all 0.25s; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block; }
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-photo { height: 200px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.team-initials { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.team-info { padding: 20px 22px; background: var(--white); }
.team-info h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-info p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.team-specialisms { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.tag { background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green-dark); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.team-card-hover { transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
.team-card-hover:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(24,15,58,0.15); }
.simon-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(24,15,58,0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(24,15,58,0.18); }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green) 100%); padding: 64px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band::before { content: '◆'; position: absolute; right: -40px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 20rem; color: rgba(46,32,96,0.15); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band::after { content: '◆'; position: absolute; right: 140px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.45); font-size: 20rem; color: rgba(46,32,96,0.08); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; position: relative; }
.cta-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cta-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cta-band .btn-primary { background: #2e2060; border-color: #2e2060; color: #ffffff !important; }
.cta-band .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); border-color: var(--navy-dark); }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact { padding: 40px 0; background: var(--white); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 64px; margin-top: 32px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.contact-block { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--green-light); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-block h5 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-block p, .contact-block a { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-block a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.contact-form-wrap { background: var(--grey-light); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 4px; padding: 24px 36px 18px; margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: var(--radius); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122,182,72,0.12); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-group select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-top: 4px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── SRA BADGES ── */
.intro-sra { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--grey-light); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-top: 24px; }
.sra-badge { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 2px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.reg-card { transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
.reg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(24,15,58,0.15); }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; padding-bottom: 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-logo .logo-curtis { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.footer-logo .logo-legal { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 1.3rem; }
footer p { font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-sra { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.footer-col h6 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.footer-col ul li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.96rem; transition: color 0.15s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.footer-bottom { padding: 20px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.footer-text-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; font-size: .93rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; transition: color .15s; }
.footer-text-link:hover { color: var(--green); }


/* ══ PILLAR HERO ══ */
.pillar-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #3a2878 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 90px 0 100px; }
.pillar-hero-geo { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.pillar-hero-medneg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1f1a 0%, #1a3d2e 50%, #0f2d22 100%); }
.pillar-hero-pi { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e2e4a 0%, #3d3d5c 50%, #353550 100%); }
.pillar-hero .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 48px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pillar-eyebrow { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.pillar-eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; }
.pillar-hero-content h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.pillar-hero-content h1 em { color: var(--green); font-style: normal; }
.pillar-hero-sub { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.pillar-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pillar-hero-trust { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.pillar-trust-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); transition: all .2s; }
.pillar-trust-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(122,182,72,0.35); }
.pillar-trust-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: rgba(122,182,72,0.2); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; }
.pillar-trust-card strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; }
.pillar-trust-card span { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* ══ BREADCRUMB ══ */
.pillar-breadcrumb { background: var(--green); padding: 10px 0; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.pillar-breadcrumb .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 0; }
.pillar-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.pillar-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.bc-sep { margin: 0 8px; }
.bc-current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); cursor: default; }

/* ══ PILLAR INTRO ══ */
.pillar-intro { padding: 72px 0 32px; background: var(--white); }
.pillar-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.pillar-intro-main p { font-size: 1.07rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pillar-pull-quote { margin-top: 32px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(37,26,79,0.05),rgba(122,182,72,0.07)); border-left: 4px solid var(--green); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 24px 28px; position: relative; }
.pillar-pq-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 5rem; color: var(--green-light); line-height: 1; position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 12px; pointer-events: none; }
.pillar-pull-quote blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.7; position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-left: 20px; }
.pillar-pull-quote cite { display: block; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px; font-style: normal; }

/* ══ SIDEBAR ══ */
.pillar-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.pillar-sidebar-phone { background: var(--navy-mid); border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.psp-label { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.psp-num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; transition: color .2s; }
.psp-num:hover { color: #a8d87a; }
.psp-hours { font-size: .83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.pillar-sidebar-widget { background: var(--grey-light); border: none; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 0; }
.psw-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green); }
.psw-link { display: block; padding: 7px 0; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); transition: color .15s, padding-left .15s; }
.psw-link:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.psw-link:hover { color: var(--green); padding-left: 4px; }
.psw-link::before { content: '← '; color: var(--green); font-size: .85em; }

/* ══ PILLAR PROCESS ══ */
.pillar-process { padding: 32px 0 72px; background: var(--white); }
.pillar-process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; margin-top: 8px; }
.pillar-process-steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green),var(--green-light)); z-index: 0; }
.pps-step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pps-num { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--navy); border: 3px solid var(--navy); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,26,79,0.25); transition: all .2s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pps-step:hover .pps-num { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); }
.pps-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pps-step p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ══ CLUSTER CARDS ══ */
.pillar-clusters { padding: 32px 0; background: var(--grey-light); }
.cluster-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.cluster-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all .22s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.cluster-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--green); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .22s ease; }
.cluster-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.cluster-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cluster-card-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--green-light); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s; }
.cluster-card:hover .cluster-card-icon { background: var(--green); }
.cluster-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cluster-card p { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cluster-link { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-dark); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; transition: gap .15s; }
.cluster-card:hover .cluster-link { gap: 8px; }

/* ══ PILLAR WHY ══ */
.pillar-why { padding: 72px 0; background: var(--navy); }
.pillar-why .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.pillar-why .section-label { color: #a8d87a; }
.pillar-why .section-label::before { background: #a8d87a; }
.pillar-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.pillar-why-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px; transition: all .2s; }
.pillar-why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(122,182,72,0.2); }
.pillar-why-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pillar-why-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pillar-why-card p { font-size: .97rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ══ PILLAR TESTIMONIAL ══ */
.pillar-testimonial { background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px; padding: 40px 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pillar-testi-quote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 7rem; color: var(--green-light); line-height: 1; position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 20px; pointer-events: none; }
.pillar-testimonial blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.75; position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-left: 16px; }
.pillar-testimonial cite { display: block; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--green-dark); margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 600; padding-left: 16px; font-style: normal; }

/* ══ FAQ ══ */
.pillar-faq { padding: 72px 0; background: var(--white); }
.pillar-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
.pillar-faq-q { width: 100%; background: none; border: none; text-align: left; padding: 18px 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; transition: color .15s; }
.pillar-faq-q:hover { color: var(--green); }
.pillar-faq-q::after { content: '＋'; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .2s; }
.pillar-faq-q.open::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.pillar-faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.8; }
.pillar-faq-a.open { display: block; }

/* ══ LOCATIONS ══ */
.pillar-locations { padding: 64px 0; background: var(--grey-light); }
.pillar-location-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
.plt { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; transition: all .15s; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; }
.plt:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }

/* ══ PILLAR CTA BAND ══ */
.pillar-cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green) 100%); padding: 64px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.pillar-cta-band::before { content: '◆'; position: absolute; right: -40px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 20rem; color: rgba(46,32,96,0.15); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.pillar-cta-band::after { content: '◆'; position: absolute; right: 140px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.45); font-size: 20rem; color: rgba(46,32,96,0.08); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.pillar-cta-band .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; position: relative; }
.pillar-cta-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pillar-cta-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.pillar-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pillar-cta-band .btn-primary { background: #2e2060; border-color: #2e2060; color: #ffffff !important; }
.pillar-cta-band .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); border-color: var(--navy-dark); }

/* ══ MID CTA ══ */
.mid-cta { background: var(--navy); padding: 32px 0; }
.mid-cta .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mid-cta-text { color: var(--white); }
.mid-cta-text strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mid-cta-text span { font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.mid-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mid-cta .btn-outline { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); color: var(--white); }
.mid-cta .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--white); }
.mid-cta .btn-primary { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }
.mid-cta .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--green-dark); }

/* ══ CLUSTER PAGE ══ */
.cluster-hero { background: var(--pillar-hero-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #3a2878 100%)); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 60px 0px 70px; }
.cluster-hero-geo { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.cluster-hero .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 48px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cluster-eyebrow { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cluster-eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; }
.cluster-hero-content h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cluster-hero-content h1 em { color: var(--green); font-style: normal; }
.cluster-hero-sub { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.cluster-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cluster-trust-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cluster-trust-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); transition: all .2s; }
.cluster-trust-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(122,182,72,0.35); }
.cluster-trust-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: rgba(122,182,72,0.2); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; }
.cluster-trust-card strong { color: var(--white); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; display: block; }
.cluster-trust-card span { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.cluster-body { padding: 64px 0; background: var(--white); }
.cluster-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.cluster-main p { font-size: 1.07rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.cluster-main h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem; line-height: 1.3; border-left: 4px solid var(--green); padding-left: 16px; }
.cluster-main h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.6rem 0 .6rem; }
.cluster-main ul, .cluster-main ol { margin: .8rem 0 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
.cluster-main li { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.cluster-main ul li::marker { color: var(--green); }
.cluster-main a { color: var(--green-dark); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(93,145,50,0.3); transition: border-color .15s; }
.cluster-main a:hover { border-color: var(--green-dark); }

/* ══ LOCATION PAGE ══ */
.loc-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.local-details-panel { background: var(--grey-light); padding: 56px 0; }
.local-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
.local-stat-box { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.local-stat-box h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.local-stat-box p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-text); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.nearby-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
.nearby-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; transition: all .15s; }
.nearby-tag:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); background: var(--green-light); }
.loc-fact-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px; }
.loc-fact-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
.loc-fact-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.loc-fact-table td { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: .95rem; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.5; }
.loc-fact-table td:first-child { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-mid); width: 42%; background: var(--grey-light); border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; }
.loc-fact-table td:last-child { color: var(--grey-text); }

/* ══ BLOG ══ */
.blog-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%); padding: 80px 0; }
.blog-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-hero p { font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 560px; }
.blog-layout { padding: 64px 0; background: var(--grey-light); }
.blog-grid-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.blog-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); background: var(--white); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all .22s ease; }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-card-img { height: 160px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 16px; position: relative; }
.blog-card-cat { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card-date { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-card-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-body p { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-card-read { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-dark); }
.blog-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.blog-sidebar-widget { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-sidebar-widget h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green); }
.blog-sidebar-widget ul { list-style: none; }
.blog-sidebar-widget ul li { padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
.blog-sidebar-widget ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.blog-sidebar-widget ul li a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-size: .93rem; transition: color .15s; }
.blog-sidebar-widget ul li a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.blog-pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.blog-pagination a, .blog-pagination span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 4px; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: all .15s; }
.blog-pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }
.blog-pagination .current { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--green); }

/* ══ ARTICLE ══ */
.article-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%); padding: 72px 0 80px; }
.article-layout { padding: 64px 0; background: var(--white); }
.article-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.entry-content { font-size: 1.07rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.85; }
.entry-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem; line-height: 1.3; border-left: 4px solid var(--green); padding-left: 16px; }
.entry-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.6rem 0 .6rem; }
.entry-content p { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: .8rem 0 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
.entry-content li { margin-bottom: .4rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.entry-content ul li::marker { color: var(--green); }
.entry-content a { color: var(--green-dark); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(93,145,50,0.3); transition: border-color .15s; }
.entry-content a:hover { border-color: var(--green-dark); }
.entry-content blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--green); padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--grey-light); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin: 1.5rem 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.article-highlight { background: var(--green-light); border-left: 4px solid var(--green); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 1.5rem 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.75; }
.article-warning { background: #fff8e6; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 1.5rem 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy-dark); line-height: 1.75; }
.author-strip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 50px; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease; }
.author-strip:hover { transform: scale(1.04); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

/* ══ INLINE CTA ══ */
.inline-cta { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 2rem 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.inline-cta-text strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.inline-cta-text span { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.inline-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ══ TOC ══ */
.toc-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s, padding-left .15s; }
.toc-link:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.toc-link:hover { color: var(--green); padding-left: 4px; }
.toc-link::before { content: "→"; color: var(--green); font-size: .82em; flex-shrink: 0; }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container { background: transparent !important; border: none !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; box-shadow: none !important; width: 100% !important; }
.toc-plugin-wrap .ez-toc-title-container { display: none !important; }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list { list-style: none !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list li { padding: 0 !important; }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list li a { display: block; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); line-height: 1.4; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list li a:hover { color: var(--green-dark); }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.toc-plugin-wrap #ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list ul { display: none !important; }

/* ══ SHARE / RELATED ══ */
.share-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: all .15s; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); }
.share-btn:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }
.related-card { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all .2s; }
.related-card:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.related-card:hover h5 { color: var(--green); }
.related-card-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--green-light); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: background .2s; }
.related-card:hover .related-card-icon { background: var(--green); }
.related-card h5 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; transition: color .15s; }
.related-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ══ ACCREDITATIONS ══ */
.accreditations { padding: 40px 0; background: var(--grey-light); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
.accred-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.accred-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; opacity: 0.6; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.accred-item:hover { opacity: 1; }
.accred-badge { height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--navy); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 3px; }
.accred-item span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey-text); }

/* ══ NEWS ══ */
.news { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--grey-light); }
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.news-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); transition: all .25s; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.news-img { height: 160px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 16px; position: relative; }
.news-cat { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.news-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-date { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.news-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; flex: 1; }
.news-body p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ══ COST CARDS ══ */
.cost-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.cost-card { background: var(--grey-light); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 8px; padding: 22px; }
.cost-card-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cost-card-amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.1; }
.cost-card-desc { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-text); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ══ CF7 — GLOBAL ══ */
.wpcf7, .wpcf7-form { margin-bottom: 0; }
.wpcf7-form p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.wpcf7-form label { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7-form select,
.wpcf7-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: var(--radius); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s; display: block; }
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form select:focus,
.wpcf7-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122,182,72,0.12); }
.wpcf7-form textarea { min-height: 80px; resize: vertical; }
.wpcf7-form select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-acceptance { display: inline-flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-acceptance input[type="checkbox"] { width: 16px; height: 16px; min-width: 16px; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"],
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-submit { width: 100%; background: var(--green); color: var(--white); border: none; padding: 15px 32px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); }
.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-submit:hover { background: var(--green-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(122,182,72,0.45); }
.wpcf7-not-valid-tip { color: #dc2626; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 4px; display: block; }
.wpcf7-response-output { margin-top: 16px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.wpcf7-mail-sent-ok { background: var(--green-light); border: 1px solid var(--green); color: var(--green-dark); }
.wpcf7-mail-sent-ng,
.wpcf7-validation-errors { background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #dc2626; color: #dc2626; }

/* ══ CF7 — DARK THEME (sidebar widget + inline guide CTA) ══ */
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 input[type="text"],
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 input[type="email"],
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 input[type="tel"],
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 input[type="text"],
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 input[type="email"],
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 input[type="tel"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 input::placeholder,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 input[type="submit"],
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 input[type="submit"] {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:hover,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--green-dark);
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 label,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 .wpcf7-list-item-label,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 label,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 .wpcf7-list-item-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: .85rem;
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 .wpcf7-response-output,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 .wpcf7-response-output {
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--green);
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: .85rem;
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 p,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 p { margin: 0; }
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 br,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 br { display: none; }
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 form,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 form { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* ══ GUIDE CTA INLINE CONTAINER ══ */
.guide-cta-inline {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), #1f1650);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,182,72,0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}
.guide-cta-inline-text {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
}
.guide-cta-inline-text .psw-title {
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.guide-cta-inline-text p {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}
.guide-cta-inline-form {
    flex: 1;
}

/* ══ RESPONSIVE ══ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-stats { display: none; }
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hero { padding: 60px 0 80px; min-height: auto; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pillar-hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .pillar-hero-trust { display: none; }
  .cluster-hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .cluster-trust-col { display: none; }
  .pillar-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-intro-side { display: none; }
  .cluster-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .loc-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-sidebar { position: static; }
  .local-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .pillar-process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .pillar-process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .cluster-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .topbar .topbar-left { display: none; }
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cluster-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .local-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .pillar-process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .pillar-cta-band .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ══ GUIDE CTA FORM ══ */
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 p,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 p { margin: 0 0 8px 0; display: block; width: 100%; }
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 br,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 br { display: none; }
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7,
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7 form,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7 form { margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7-acceptance,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7-acceptance { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7-acceptance .wpcf7-list-item,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7-acceptance .wpcf7-list-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; margin: 0; }
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7-acceptance .wpcf7-list-item-label,
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7-acceptance .wpcf7-list-item-label { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.4; }
.guide-cta-inline .wpcf7-acceptance input[type="checkbox"],
.pillar-sidebar-widget .wpcf7-acceptance input[type="checkbox"] { margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.guide-cta-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.guide-cta-trigger:hover { background: var(--green); }
.guide-cta-form-wrap { margin-top: 12px; }

.guide-cta-trigger:hover {
    background: var(--green);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(122,182,72,0.45);
}
.pillar-sidebar-widget a {
  color: var(--green);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.pillar-sidebar-widget a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* TOC link colour override */
.ez-toc-list a,
.ez-toc-list a:link,
.ez-toc-list a:visited,
#ez-toc-container a,
#ez-toc-container a:link,
#ez-toc-container a:visited {
  color: #180f3a !important;
}

.ez-toc-list a:hover,
#ez-toc-container a:hover {
  color: #7ab648 !important;
}

.psw-link {
  color: #180f3a !important;
}
.psw-link:hover {
  color: #7ab648 !important;
}
/* Pillar sidebar Contents links — match cluster page TOC style */
.pillar-sidebar-widget .psw-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  color: #180f3a !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
}

.pillar-sidebar-widget .psw-link:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pillar-sidebar-widget .psw-link:hover {
  color: #7ab648 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}