/* =========================================================
   Freedom Way Bail Bonds — Premium Design System
   Palette pulled from logo (red / silver / charcoal / white)
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --red-900:#7a0a1c;
  --red-700:#a80f28;
  --red-600:#c8102e;
  --red-500:#e11d3a;
  --red-100:#fde7ea;
  --ink-900:#0e1116;
  --ink-800:#1a1f27;
  --ink-700:#2b323d;
  --ink-500:#5a6270;
  --ink-400:#8a93a3;
  --ink-200:#dfe3ea;
  --ink-100:#eef1f6;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --paper-2:#f7f8fb;
  --paper-3:#eef1f6;
  --silver-1:#e6e8ec;
  --silver-2:#c9ccd3;
  --silver-3:#9aa0aa;

  --font-head:'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Roboto', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(14,17,22,.06), 0 1px 1px rgba(14,17,22,.04);
  --shadow-md:0 10px 30px -12px rgba(14,17,22,.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(14,17,22,.06);
  --shadow-lg:0 30px 60px -25px rgba(14,17,22,.28), 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(14,17,22,.10);
  --shadow-red:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(200,16,46,.55);

  --radius-sm:8px;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-lg:22px;
  --radius-xl:32px;

  --container:1240px;

  --grad-red:linear-gradient(135deg,#e11d3a 0%,#c8102e 45%,#7a0a1c 100%);
  --grad-silver:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f5f8 0%,#dfe3ea 50%,#b9bec7 100%);
  --grad-ink:linear-gradient(180deg,#0e1116 0%,#1a1f27 100%);
}

/* Reset --------------------------------------------------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink-800);
  background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-size:16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s ease}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:0;background:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink-900);margin:0 0 .5em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.2vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.03em}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3rem);line-height:1.1}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.8vw,1.55rem);line-height:1.25}
p{margin:0 0 1em;color:var(--ink-700)}
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}

/* Utility ------------------------------------------------ */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;
  font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--red-700);
  padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff, #fde7ea);
  border:1px solid #f5c9cf;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-600);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,16,46,.15)}
.section{padding:clamp(72px,9vw,80px) 0;position:relative}
.section-head{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 56px;text-align:center}
.section-head p{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:1.06rem}
.divider{width:64px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--grad-red);margin:18px auto 22px}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;
  padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.95rem;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.btn-primary{background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 25px 50px -20px rgba(200,16,46,.7)}
.btn-ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--ink-900);border:1px solid var(--ink-200)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ink-900);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--ink-900);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{background:var(--red-600);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.section-dark{background:var(--grad-ink);color:#fff}


/* =========================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================= */
.topbar{
  background:var(--ink-900);color:#cfd3db;font-size:.82rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.topbar-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;height:40px}
.topbar a{color:#e6e8ec}
.topbar .tb-left{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center}
.topbar .tb-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.topbar .live{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#22c55e;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.25);animation:pulse 1.6s infinite}
.topbar .tb-right{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.5}}

/* =========================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================= */
.nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(14,17,22,.06);
  transition:box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);background:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:130px;gap:24px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.brand img{width:120px;height:120px;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(200,16,46,.25))}
.brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1}
.brand-text .b1{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--ink-900);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.brand-text .b2{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--red-600);text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:4px;font-weight:600}

.nav-links{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center}
.nav-links a.nl,.nav-links button.nl{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-800);
  padding:10px 16px;border-radius:10px;position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
}
.nav-links a.nl:hover,.nav-links button.nl:hover{color:var(--red-600)}
.nav-links a.nl.active{color:var(--red-600)}
.nav-links a.nl::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:6px;height:2px;background:var(--grad-red);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s ease;border-radius:2px;
}
.nav-links a.nl:hover::after,.nav-links a.nl.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* Dropdown */
.has-drop{position:relative}
.drop-caret{transition:transform .3s ease}
.has-drop:hover .drop-caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width:420px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border:1px solid var(--ink-100);
  padding:14px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease, visibility .28s;
}
.dropdown::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-8px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width:16px;height:16px;background:#fff;border-left:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-top:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-radius:3px;
}
.has-drop:hover .dropdown,.has-drop:focus-within .dropdown{
  opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.drop-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;
  transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;color:var(--ink-800);
}
.drop-item:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fde7ea);transform:translateX(4px)}
.drop-icon{
  width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.drop-item:hover .drop-icon{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08)}
.drop-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.drop-text .dt-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);font-size:.98rem}
.drop-text .dt-sub{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-500)}

.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}
.nav-cta .call{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fde7ea,#fff);border:1px solid #f5c9cf;color:var(--ink-900);
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:18px;
}
.nav-cta .call .ring{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.nav-cta .call .ring svg{width:16px;height:16px;animation:wiggle 2s infinite ease-in-out}
@keyframes wiggle{0%,100%{transform:rotate(0)}20%{transform:rotate(-15deg)}40%{transform:rotate(15deg)}60%{transform:rotate(-10deg)}80%{transform:rotate(10deg)}}

.hamburger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--ink-200);align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hamburger span{display:block;width:20px;height:2px;background:var(--ink-900);position:relative;transition:transform .3s}
.hamburger span::before,.hamburger span::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;width:20px;height:2px;background:var(--ink-900);transition:transform .3s}
.hamburger span::before{top:-6px}.hamburger span::after{top:6px}
.hamburger.open span{background:transparent}
.hamburger.open span::before{transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg)}
.hamburger.open span::after{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* Mobile drawer */
.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(14,17,22,.5);z-index:70;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
.mobile-menu.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.mobile-panel{
  position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:min(88%,380px);height:100%;background:#fff;
  transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  padding:24px;overflow-y:auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-panel{transform:translateX(0)}
.mobile-panel .mp-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:20px}
.mp-close{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--paper-3);display:grid;place-items:center}
.mobile-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;margin-top:10px}
.mobile-links a,.mobile-links button.mlbtn{
  padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-900);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;text-align:left;
}
.mobile-links a:hover,.mobile-links button.mlbtn:hover{background:var(--paper-2)}
.msub{display:none;padding-left:12px;margin-top:4px;gap:2px;flex-direction:column}
.msub.open{display:flex}
.msub a{padding:10px 14px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-700)}
.msub a:hover{color:var(--red-600)}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(60px,10vw,60px) 0 clamp(90px,11vw,150px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 85% -10%, rgba(200,16,46,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 30%, rgba(14,17,22,.05), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%, #f7f8fb 100%);
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(14,17,22,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(14,17,22,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 50% 30%, #000 40%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 50% 30%, #000 40%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero h1 span.accent{
  background:var(--grad-red);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  position:relative;display:inline-block;
}
.hero h1 span.accent::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-6px;height:10px;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 12'><path d='M2 8 Q 50 -2 100 6 T 198 6' stroke='%23c8102e' stroke-width='3' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>") no-repeat center/100% 100%;
}
.hero p.lead{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-700);max-width:560px;margin-bottom:32px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-badges{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.hbd{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--ink-700);font-size:.92rem}
.hbd .ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border:1px solid var(--ink-100);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--red-600)}
.hbd .ic svg{width:18px;height:18px}

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;max-width:520px;justify-self:end;width:100%}
.hv-ring{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 210deg, #c8102e, #7a0a1c, #1a1f27, #c8102e);
  filter:blur(0);
  animation:spin 22s linear infinite;
  mask:radial-gradient(circle, transparent 55%, #000 56%, #000 60%, transparent 61%);
  -webkit-mask:radial-gradient(circle, transparent 55%, #000 56%, #000 60%, transparent 61%);
  opacity:.85;
}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.hv-core{
  position:absolute;inset:8%;border-radius:50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, #ffffff 0%, #eef1f6 35%, #c9ccd3 65%, #8a93a3 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 -30px 60px rgba(14,17,22,.15),
    inset 0 30px 60px rgba(255,255,255,.6),
    0 40px 80px -30px rgba(14,17,22,.35);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.hv-core img{width:78%;height:78%;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(200,16,46,.35));animation:float 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}}

.hv-chip{
  position:absolute;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:12px 14px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border:1px solid var(--ink-100);
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-900);
  animation:float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hv-chip .dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#22c55e;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.2)}
.hv-chip.c1{top:6%;left:-6%;animation-delay:.2s}
.hv-chip.c2{bottom:12%;left:-10%;animation-delay:.8s}
.hv-chip.c3{top:14%;right:-8%;animation-delay:1.4s}
.hv-chip.c4{bottom:6%;right:-4%;animation-delay:2s}
.hv-chip .ic{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}
.hv-chip .ic svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.hv-chip small{display:block;color:var(--ink-500);font-weight:500;font-size:.72rem;margin-top:2px}

/* Marquee ticker */
.ticker{
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-100);
  background:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:22px 0;
}
.ticker-track{display:flex;gap:64px;animation:marquee 32s linear infinite;width:max-content}
.ticker-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--ink-500);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.82rem;white-space:nowrap}
.ticker-item svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--red-600)}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* =========================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================= */
.stats{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f7f8fb);padding:80px 0}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.stat-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px 26px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.stat-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--grad-red);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.stat-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,3.6vw,3.2rem);color:var(--ink-900);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1}
.stat-num sup{color:var(--red-600);font-size:.5em;top:-.7em;margin-left:2px}
.stat-label{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-800);margin-top:8px;font-size:1.02rem}
.stat-sub{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.88rem;margin-top:4px}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================= */
.about{position:relative}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.about-visual{position:relative}
.about-photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,17,22,0) 40%, rgba(14,17,22,.6) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589994965851-a8f479c573a9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,.18), transparent 40%);
}
.about-badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:-24px;right:-24px;background:#fff;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.about-badge .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--red-600);font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1}
.about-badge .lbl{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.2}
.about-badge .lbl small{display:block;color:var(--ink-500);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;margin-top:2px}
.about-corner{
  position:absolute;top:-20px;left:-20px;width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:24px;
  background:var(--grad-red);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;
}
.about-corner svg{width:44px;height:44px}
.about-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:26px 0 32px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.about-list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--ink-800);font-size:.98rem}
.about-list li .chk{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-100);color:var(--red-700);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;margin-top:2px}
.about-list li .chk svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================================= */
.services{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7f8fb 0%, #ffffff 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.services::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-100px;right:-100px;width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,16,46,.08), transparent 70%);
}
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.svc-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:34px 28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-100);transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:100%;
}
.svc-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  background:var(--grad-red);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s ease;z-index:0;
}
.svc-card>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.svc-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.svc-card:hover h3,.svc-card:hover p,.svc-card:hover .svc-more{color:#fff}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon{background:#fff;color:var(--red-600);transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08)}
.svc-card:hover .svc-num{color:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.svc-icon{
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);margin-bottom:22px;
  transition:all .4s ease;
}
.svc-icon svg{width:32px;height:32px}
.svc-card h3{margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .3s ease}
.svc-card p{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.96rem;transition:color .3s ease;flex:1}
.svc-num{
  position:absolute;top:20px;right:24px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:3rem;
  color:var(--paper-3);transition:color .3s ease;line-height:1;
}
.svc-more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:600;color:var(--red-600);font-size:.92rem;transition:color .3s ease, gap .3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-more{gap:14px}
.svc-more svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS
   ========================================================= */
.process{position:relative}
.process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;position:relative}
.process-grid::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:38px;left:10%;right:10%;height:2px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ink-200) 0 8px,transparent 8px 16px);
  z-index:0;
}
.step{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:0 6px}
.step-num{
  width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px dashed var(--red-600);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 18px;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.step-num span{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.4rem;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.step:hover .step-num span{transform:scale(1.1)}
.step h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.step p{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.94rem}

/* =========================================================
   WHY US
   ========================================================= */
.whyus{background:var(--grad-ink);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.whyus::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 10% 10%, rgba(200,16,46,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 90%, rgba(200,16,46,.14), transparent 60%);
}
.whyus .section-head h2, .whyus .section-head p{color:#fff}
.whyus .section-head p{color:#c8ccd4}
.whyus .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#ffdadf}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;position:relative}
.why-card{
  padding:32px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  transition:transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(200,16,46,.5);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(200,16,46,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.02))}
.why-card .wi{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.why-card .wi svg{width:28px;height:28px}
.why-card h3{color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.2rem}
.why-card p{color:#c8ccd4;font-size:.95rem;margin:0}

/* =========================================================
   AREAS PREVIEW
   ========================================================= */
/* .areas{position:relative}
.areas-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.map-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:5/4;background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 30% 30%, #fde7ea, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#f7f8fb, #eef1f6);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:grid;place-items:center;padding:30px;
}
.nc-map{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}
.pin{
  position:absolute;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-600);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(200,16,46,.22), 0 8px 20px rgba(200,16,46,.5);
  animation:ping 2.4s infinite;
}
.pin::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff}
@keyframes ping{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(200,16,46,.5), 0 8px 20px rgba(200,16,46,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(200,16,46,0), 0 8px 20px rgba(200,16,46,.5)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(200,16,46,0), 0 8px 20px rgba(200,16,46,.5)}}
.area-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:24px 0}
.area-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-200);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:.9rem;
  transition:all .25s ease;
}
.area-tag:hover{background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.area-tag svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--red-600);transition:color .25s ease}
.area-tag:hover svg{color:#fff} */


/* =========================================================
   AREAS PREVIEW
   ========================================================= */
.areas{position:relative}
.areas-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}

.map-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:5/4;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  padding:0; /* Removed padding so map fills completely */
  background:#f7f8fb;
  z-index:1;
}

#nc-real-map {
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  z-index:1; /* Keeps map layers beneath your sticky nav */
}

/* Custom leaflet popup overrides */
.leaflet-popup-content-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.leaflet-popup-content { margin: 12px 16px; color: var(--ink-900); }

.area-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:24px 0}
.area-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-200);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:.9rem;
  transition:all .25s ease; cursor:pointer;
}
.area-tag:hover, .area-tag.active { /* Added .active class */
  background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)
}
.area-tag svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--red-600);transition:color .25s ease}
.area-tag:hover svg, .area-tag.active svg {color:#fff}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials{background:var(--paper-2);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.test-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.test-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px 28px;position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:all .3s ease;
}
.test-card::before{
  content:"“";position:absolute;top:-10px;left:20px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:5rem;color:var(--red-600);line-height:1;
  opacity:.15;
}
.test-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.stars{display:flex;gap:2px;color:#f5a623;margin-bottom:14px}
.stars svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor}
.test-quote{color:var(--ink-800);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:20px;font-style:italic}
.test-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.test-avatar{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700}
.test-name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.2}
.test-loc{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-500)}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq-wrap{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-item{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-radius:var(--radius);
  margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;text-align:left;padding:20px 24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);font-size:1rem;background:#fff;
}
.faq-q:hover{color:var(--red-600)}
.faq-icon{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--ink-800);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;transition:all .3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon{
  /* background:var(--grad-red); */
  color:#fff;transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease}
.faq-a-inner{padding:0 24px 22px;color:var(--ink-600, var(--ink-700));font-size:.98rem}

/* =========================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================= */
.cta{
  padding:0;position:relative;margin: 80px 0px;
  
}
.cta-inner{
  background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,80px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);
}
.cta-inner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 300px at 90% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(300px 200px at 0% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,.18), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-inner h2{color:#fff}
.cta-inner p{color:#fdd;margin-bottom:0}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-actions .btn-white{background:#fff;color:var(--red-700)}
.cta-actions .btn-white:hover{background:var(--ink-900);color:#fff}
.cta-actions .call-huge{
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.2);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.call-huge .ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--red-700);display:grid;place-items:center}
.call-huge .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;animation:wiggle 2s infinite ease-in-out}
.call-huge .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:#fff;line-height:1}
.call-huge small{display:block;color:#fdd;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:4px}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer{background:var(--ink-900);color:#c8ccd4;padding:80px 0 30px;position:relative}
.footer h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.f-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:56px}
.f-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px}
.f-brand img{width:56px;height:56px;object-fit:contain}
.f-brand .b1{font-family:var(--font-head);color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem}
.f-brand .b2{color:var(--red-500);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px}
.f-desc{font-size:.95rem;color:#a0a6b2;margin-bottom:18px;max-width:340px}
.f-social{display:flex;gap:10px}
.f-social a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:all .3s ease;color:#e6e8ec}
.f-social a:hover{background:var(--grad-red);transform:translateY(-3px);color:#fff}
.f-social svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.f-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.f-list a{color:#a0a6b2;font-size:.95rem;transition:color .2s ease}
.f-list a:hover{color:var(--red-500)}
.f-list li {border-bottom: 1px solid #B14233;}
.f-contact li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;color:#a0a6b2;font-size:.94rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.f-contact li .ic{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.f-contact li .ic svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.f-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;color:#8b91a0;font-size:.88rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Sticky mobile CTA */
.sticky-call{
  position:fixed;bottom:20px;right:20px;z-index:55;display:none;
  width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);
  animation:pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}
.sticky-call svg{width:26px;height:26px}
@keyframes pulse-ring{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(200,16,46,.6), var(--shadow-red)}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(200,16,46,0), var(--shadow-red)}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(200,16,46,0), var(--shadow-red)}
}

/* Reveal on scroll */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* =========================================================
   AREAS PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero{
  padding:clamp(80px,8vw,120px) 0 clamp(60px,6vw,80px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 80% 0%, rgba(200,16,46,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f7f8fb);
  text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(14,17,22,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(14,17,22,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 50%, #000 40%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 50%, #000 40%, transparent 75%);
}
.crumbs{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:14px;font-family:var(--font-head)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--red-600)}
.crumbs svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.page-hero h1{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto .4em}
.page-hero p{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ink-500);font-size:1.06rem}

/* .area-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px} */
.area-cards{display:flex; justify-content:center;gap:32px; flex-wrap: wrap;}
.area-card{
    width: 370px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.area-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.area-media{
  aspect-ratio:16/10;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  
}
.area-media .num{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;
  padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.78rem;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.area-body .city{
  color:#000;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.1;}
.area-body .city small{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:.82rem;opacity:.85;margin-top:4px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.area-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s ease}
.area-card:hover .area-media img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.area-media::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,17,22,0) 30%, rgba(14,17,22,.6) 100%);
}
.area-body{padding:22px 22px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;flex:1}
.area-body p{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.94rem;margin:0;flex:1}
.area-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.85rem}
.area-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.area-meta svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--red-600)}
.area-cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--ink-900);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-100);transition:all .3s ease;
}
.area-cta:hover{background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}
.area-cta svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .3s ease}
.area-cta:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

.coverage{background:var(--paper-2)}
.cov-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.cov-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);text-align:center}
.cov-card .ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;margin:0 auto 16px;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.cov-card .ic svg{width:28px;height:28px}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .hero-visual{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;justify-self:center}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:60px}
  .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px}
  .process-grid::before{display:none}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .areas-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .test-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cta-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .cta-actions{align-items:center}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  .area-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cov-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .brand-text .b2{display:none}
  .btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:.9rem}
  .hero-badges{gap:14px}
  .hbd{font-size:.85rem}
  .call-huge .num{font-size:1.3rem}
}



/* =========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================= */
.about{position:relative}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.about-visual{position:relative}
.about-photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,17,22,0) 40%, rgba(14,17,22,.6) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589994965851-a8f479c573a9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,16,46,.18), transparent 40%);
}
.about-badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:-24px;right:-24px;background:#fff;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.about-badge .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--red-600);font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1}
.about-badge .lbl{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.2}
.about-badge .lbl small{display:block;color:var(--ink-500);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;margin-top:2px}
.about-corner{
  position:absolute;top:-20px;left:-20px;width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:24px;
  background:var(--grad-red);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;
}
.about-corner svg{width:44px;height:44px}
.about-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:26px 0 32px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.about-list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--ink-800);font-size:.98rem}
.about-list li .chk{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-100);color:var(--red-700);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;margin-top:2px}
.about-list li .chk svg{width:14px;height:14px}



/* Luxury Hero (detail pages) --------------------------------- */
.lux-hero{position:relative;min-height:640px;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;padding:120px 0 100px}
.lux-hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2}
.lux-hero-media::after{content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* Change the color or opacity below to match your needs */
  background-color: rgba(14, 17, 22, 0.4); 
  /* Ensures it sits perfectly between the image and your text scrim */
  z-index: 1;}
.lux-hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.lux-hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:
  linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(14,17,22,.92) 0%, rgba(14,17,22,.7) 45%, rgba(14,17,22,.35) 80%, rgba(14,17,22,.1) 100%),
  radial-gradient(80% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(200,16,46,.35) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index:-1}
.lux-hero-inner{color:#fff;position:relative;max-width:940px;     justify-content: center;
    text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.lux-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.6vw,4.2rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:14px 0 18px; text-transform: capitalize;}
.lux-hero h1 .accent{background:var(--grad-red);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.lux-hero p{color:#d8dbe3;font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.3vw,1.2rem);max-width:740px;}
/* .lux-hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px} */
.lux-hero-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:44px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.lux-hero-meta > div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.lux-hero-meta span{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#ffd7dc}
.lux-hero-meta strong{font-family:var(--font-head);color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:720px){.lux-hero{min-height:520px;padding:80px 0 60px}.lux-hero-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}}


/* Stat strip ------------------------------------------------- */
.stat-strip{background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-100)}
.stat-strip-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));padding:40px 24px}
.stat-cell{text-align:center;padding:8px 12px;position:relative}
.stat-cell + .stat-cell::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:20%;height:60%;width:1px;background:var(--ink-100)}
.sc-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1}
.sc-num::first-letter{color:var(--red-600)}
.sc-lbl{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-500);margin-top:8px}
@media (max-width:720px){.stat-strip-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px 0}.stat-cell:nth-child(3)::before{display:none}}



/* Two-col ---------------------------------------------------- */
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.two-col.reverse .glass-card,.two-col .tall-img{}
@media (max-width:960px){.two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}}
.tall-img{width:100%;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover}

/* Check lists ------------------------------------------------ */
.check-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:20px 0 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.check-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--ink-800);font-weight:500;font-size:.98rem}
.check-list svg{flex:none;width:20px;height:20px;padding:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-100);color:var(--red-700);margin-top:2px}
.check-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px 32px}
@media (max-width:720px){.check-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Feature grid ----------------------------------------------- */
.feat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}
.feat-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:all .3s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.feat-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -20% -20% auto;width:50%;height:50%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(200,16,46,.08),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.feat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent}
.section-dark .feat-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff}
.section-dark .feat-card h3{color:#fff}
.section-dark .feat-card p{color:#c9ccd3}
.fc-ic{display:inline-flex;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.fc-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.feat-card h3{margin:0 0 10px}
.feat-card p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-600, var(--ink-700));font-size:.96rem}
@media (max-width:960px){.feat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:640px){.feat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Steps grid ------------------------------------------------- */
.steps-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;counter-reset:step}
.step-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px 28px;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.step-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:0;height:3px;background:var(--grad-red);transition:width .5s ease}
.step-card:hover::after{width:100%}
.step-n{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--red-600);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--red-100);margin-bottom:16px}
.step-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.step-card p{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.94rem;margin:0}
@media (max-width:960px){.steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}



/* Area mini grid --------------------------------------------- */
.area-mini-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.area-mini{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;padding:20px 22px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:all .25s ease;color:var(--ink-900)}
.area-mini strong{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem}
.area-mini span{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-500);font-weight:600}
.area-mini:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--red-600);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);color:var(--red-700)}
@media (max-width:960px){.area-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.area-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* CTA band ---------------------------------------------------
.cta-band{background:var(--grad-red);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:70px 0}
.cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(60% 100% at 100% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.14),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.cta-band-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;position:relative}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin:12px 0 10px}
.cta-band p{color:#ffd7dc;margin:0}
.cta-band .eyebrow{color:#ffd7dc}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
@media (max-width:820px){.cta-band-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:left}.cta-actions{justify-content:flex-start}}
 */


/* FAQ -------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-wrap{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);overflow:hidden}
.faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:22px 26px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);font-size:1.02rem;gap:20px}
.faq-q svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--red-600);transition:transform .3s ease;flex:none}
.faq-item.open .faq-q svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease;padding:0 26px}
.faq-a p{color:var(--ink-500);padding-bottom:22px;margin:0}




/* TOC chips -------------------------------------------------- */
.toc-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:12px}
.toc-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink-800);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:all .25s ease}
.toc-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--red-600);color:var(--red-700);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}

/* Split (image + text) --------------------------------------- */
.split{padding:110px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.split:nth-child(even){background:var(--paper-2)}
.split-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:center}
.split.reverse .split-media{order:2}
.split.reverse .split-body{order:1}
.split-media{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:4/5;isolation:isolate}
.split-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s ease}
.split:hover .split-media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.split-media-glow{position:absolute;inset:auto -30% -30% auto;width:70%;height:70%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(200,16,46,.35),transparent 70%);z-index:-1;filter:blur(20px)}
.split-num{position:absolute;top:24px;left:24px;z-index:2;background:rgba(14,17,22,.72);color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.15em;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.split-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.1;margin-top:14px}
.split-body .divider{margin:16px 0 22px 0}
.split-body p{color:var(--ink-700);font-size:1.05rem}
.split-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}
@media (max-width:960px){.split{padding:70px 0}.split-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.split.reverse .split-media,.split.reverse .split-body{order:unset}.split-media{aspect-ratio:5/4}}



/* Glass card ------------------------------------------------- */
.glass-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.glass-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--grad-red)}
.glass-card h3{margin-bottom:18px;font-size:1.2rem}
.glass-dark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff}
.glass-dark::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#ffd7dc)}
.fact-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.fact-list li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--ink-100);gap:16px;font-size:.94rem}
.fact-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.fact-list span{color:var(--ink-500);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600}
.fact-list strong{color:var(--ink-900);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;text-align:right}
.fact-list.dark span{color:#a0a6b0}
.fact-list.dark strong{color:#fff}
.fact-list.dark li{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}


.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}



/* Blog ------------------------------------------------------- */
.chip-row{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:44px}
.chip{padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-700);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s ease}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--red-600);color:var(--red-700)}
.chip.active{background:var(--ink-900);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink-900)}
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:26px}
.blog-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--ink-100);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:all .3s ease;cursor:pointer}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.blog-featured{grid-column:span 2}
.blog-featured .bc-media{aspect-ratio:16/8}
.blog-featured h3{font-size:1.6rem}
.bc-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden}
.bc-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s ease}
.blog-card:hover .bc-media img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.bc-tag{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;background:rgba(14,17,22,.85);color:#fff;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.bc-body{padding:26px 26px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.bc-body h3{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.3}
.bc-body p{color:var(--ink-500);font-size:.94rem;margin:0;flex:1}
.bc-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--red-700);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;margin-top:6px}
.bc-link svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .2s ease}
.blog-card:hover .bc-link svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media (max-width:960px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.blog-featured{grid-column:span 2}}
@media (max-width:640px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.blog-featured{grid-column:span 1}.blog-featured h3{font-size:1.2rem}}


.served-areas-dropdown{
    min-width: 480px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr, 1fr;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

@media (max-width:768px){
  .topbar .tb-right{display:none}
  .nav-links,.nav-cta .call{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:inline-flex}
  .stats-grid,.svc-grid,.process-grid,.why-grid,.test-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-badge{right:10px;bottom:-18px;padding:16px 18px}
  .about-badge .num{font-size:2.1rem}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .f-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .area-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .sticky-call{display:inline-flex}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:40px}
  .cta{margin:30px 0px}
  .cta-inner{padding: clamp(30px,6vw,80px);}
  .cta-actions .call-huge{justify-content: space-around;}
  .brand img{width:70px;height:70px;}
  .nav-inner{
    height: 80px;
  }
	  .about-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}