/* ─── TOKENS ───────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --ink: #15130F;
  /* charcoal */
  --ink-deep: #0C0B08;
  --ink-soft: #211D16;
  --ink-line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --cream: #F4EFE6;
  /* warm ivory */
  --cream-dim: #CDC4B3;
  --muted: #948A7A;
  --gold: var(--gold);
  /* champagne gold */
  --gold-hi: #E3C588;
  /* bright gold */
  --gold-glow: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.32);

  --f-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --f-head: 'Anton', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
  --f-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

/* ─── HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.header {
  position: absolute;
  /* non-sticky: scrolls away with the page */
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1360px, calc(100% - 28px));
  z-index: 30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  /* Apple frosted glass */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(8, 22, 64, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.brand .amp {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer .brand-logo {
  height: 52px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* Nav action cluster: WhatsApp + call icons + CTA */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.icon-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}

.icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.icon-btn svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
  display: block;
}

/* contact row inside mobile drawer */
.drawer-contact {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 38px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-item>a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-item>a:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.nav-item .caret {
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: .7;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}

/* ── Services MEGA MENU (click to open) ── */
.mega-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}

.mega-toggle:hover,
.has-mega.open .mega-toggle {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.has-mega.open .caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mega {
  position: fixed;
  top: 120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
  width: min(1080px, calc(100% - 28px));
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(20, 17, 12, 0.985);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px) saturate(150%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .3s;
  z-index: 25;
}

.has-mega.open .mega {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) 218px;
  gap: 30px;
}

.mega-col h6 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.mega-col h6 .num {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.mega-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.mega-col li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), padding-left .25s var(--ease);
}

.mega-col li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.mega-col li a .pip {
  width: 12px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s, width .25s;
}

.mega-col li a:hover .pip {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 20px;
}

.mega-feat {
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mega-feat .mf-img {
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.mega-feat .mf-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mega-feat .mf-lab {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.mega-feat .mf-t {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.mega-feat .mf-a {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mega-feat .mf-link {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cream);
  margin: 4px 0;
  transition: .3s;
}

.btn {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-hi);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.header .btn-gold {
  padding: 11px 22px;
}

/* ─── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 12% 18%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 95% 90%, rgba(227, 197, 136, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-deep), var(--ink) 45%, var(--ink-soft));
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle film grain */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Left copy ── */
.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 120px clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px) 80px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: none;
  /* eyebrow labels removed site-wide titles kept */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(46px, 6.4vw, 104px);
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.hero-sub {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.25vw, 18.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-actions {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Trust row ── */
.trust {
  margin-top: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stars {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.trust-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.trust-text strong {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--ink-line);
}

/* ── Right: scrolling book columns ── */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 26px);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding-right: clamp(0px, 2vw, 40px);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.hero-visual::before {
  /* left fade so columns blend into the copy side */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink), transparent);
  z-index: 8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 26px);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(140px, 13vw, 210px);
  animation: drift 38s linear infinite;
}

.col.down {
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.col.mid {
  animation-duration: 46s;
  margin-top: -60px;
}

@keyframes drift {
  from {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
}

.hero-visual:hover .col {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.book {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) inset,
    0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}

.book img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* spine + sheen */
.book::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 60%, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.book::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 50%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
  z-index: 3;
}

.book:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
}

.book:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ─── CTA STRIP (below hero) ───────────────────────── */
.cta-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 38px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  /* Full-width band, but keep content centered to ~1300px on large screens */
  padding-block: 30px;
  padding-inline: max(clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px), calc((100% - 1500px) / 2));
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-soft), var(--ink-deep));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.cta-strip-text {
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.cta-strip-text span {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.cta-strip-mid {
  flex: 1 1 320px;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
}

.cta-strip>.btn-royal {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.strip-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--ink-line);
}

.strip-panel {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 26px) clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 28px);
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.strip-panel img {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-height: clamp(30px, 2.6vw, 44px);
  max-width: 168px;
  display: block;
  /* monochrome white so brand logos read on the navy band */
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}

.strip-panel img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn-royal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  padding: 15px 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--gold-glow);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-royal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ─── SHARED SECTION SYSTEM ────────────────────────── */
.section {
  padding-block: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 78px);
  padding-inline: clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px);
}

.wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-soft), var(--ink));
}

.sec-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
}

.sec-head .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sec-head .eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.9vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: 0.008em;
}

.sec-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.sec-sub {
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Services ── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.service-card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.service-ic {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 13px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  background: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-ic svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 21px;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Why / value ── */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
}

.why-ic {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.35);
  background: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.10);
}

.why-ic svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Portfolio ── */
.filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream-dim);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.port-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.port-item {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}

.port-item img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.port-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
}

.port-item.hide {
  display: none;
}

/* ── Process ── */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.step {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-size: 46px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.step h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.step p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Testimonials ── */
.tst-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.tst-card {
  padding: 32px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.tst-stars {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tst-card p {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
}

.tst-by {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.tst-by span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.07), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  text-align: left;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
}

.faq-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.4);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-hi);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-icon::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.15);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon::after {
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .45s var(--ease);
}

.faq-a p {
  padding: 0 26px 26px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Review / award badges ── */
.reviews {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  text-align: center;
}

.reviews-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.reviews-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reviews-row img {
  height: clamp(64px, 7vw, 84px);
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.reviews-row img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ── Final CTA ── */
.final-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

.final-cta .sec-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.final-cta .sec-sub {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* ── Lead form ── */
.lead-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.lead-left .sec-title {
  text-align: left;
}

.lead-left .eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.lead-left .sub {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 18px 0 30px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.lead-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.lead-list div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.lead-list svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.lead-help {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.lead-help span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.lead-form {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.lead-form h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.lead-form .form-sub {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(21, 19, 15, 0.7);
  margin: 10px 0 30px;
}

.field {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed rgba(21, 19, 15, 0.4);
  padding: 11px 2px;
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  /* 16px+ stops iOS auto-zoom on focus */
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease);
}

.field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 70px;
}

.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(21, 19, 15, 0.6);
}

.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--ink-deep);
  border-bottom-style: solid;
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #000;
}

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 84px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px) 36px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer .brand {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-about {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer li a,
.footer-contact span,
.footer-contact a {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: color .2s;
}

.footer li a:hover,
.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.footer-contact span,
.footer-contact a {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 760px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    height: 62vh;
    order: 2;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 70%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 70%, transparent);
  }

  .hero-visual::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {

  /* Mobile hero: drop the book animation, tighten layout */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    padding-top: 116px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

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

  .tst-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

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

  .lead-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .cta-strip {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-strip-text {
    max-width: none;
  }

  .strip-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .cta-strip-mid {
    gap: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .header .btn-gold {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-actions .icon-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* moved into the drawer on mobile */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .lead-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ─── MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY (fit headlines to small screens) ─── */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11.5vw, 60px);
    line-height: 0.98;
  }

  .hero-title br {
    display: none;
  }

  /* let it wrap naturally */
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11.5vw, 60px);
  }

  .page-banner {
    padding-top: 120px;
  }

  .page-banner p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }

  .sec-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 38px);
  }

  .sec-sub {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }

  .cta-strip-text {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 33px;
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: 33px;
  }
}

/* ─── INNER PAGE BANNER ─────────────────────────────── */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(140px, 16vw, 200px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px) clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px);
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-deep), var(--ink-soft));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-title {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}

.page-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.page-banner p {
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.crumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.crumb a {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
}

.crumb a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.crumb .sep {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ─── ABOUT: split story ────────────────────────────── */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.split.reverse .split-media {
  order: 2;
}

.split-copy .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.split-copy .eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.split-copy .sec-title {
  text-align: left;
}

.split-copy p {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.split-media {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.split-media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 2/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.split-media img:nth-child(odd) {
  transform: translateY(-18px);
}

.split-media img:nth-child(even) {
  transform: translateY(18px);
}

/* ─── STATS BAND ────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat .lbl {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ─── CONTACT INFO ──────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}

.info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease);
}

.info-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.4);
}

.info-ic {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  background: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.25);
}

.info-ic svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.info-card h4 {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.info-card p,
.info-card a {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.info-card a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.socials a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}

.socials a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.socials svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .split.reverse .split-media {
    order: 0;
  }

  .stats-band {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px 24px;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .split-media img:nth-child(odd),
  .split-media img:nth-child(even) {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ─── LEAD-CAPTURE WIZARD (modal stepper) ───────────── */
.wiz-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.82), rgba(4, 3, 2, 0.95));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), visibility .35s;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.wiz-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.wiz-modal {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  max-height: 92vh;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1b1712, #141009);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 60px 120px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 1px var(--ink-line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.97);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-overlay.open .wiz-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.wiz-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: .85rem;
  right: .85rem;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-close:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-header {
  padding: 1.4rem 4rem 1.1rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ink-line);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.wiz-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.wiz-brand .amp {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-logo {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.wiz-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.wiz-progress[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.wiz-progress b {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wiz-bar {
  width: 130px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wiz-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 20%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hi));
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width .45s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-body {
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.wiz-step {
  display: none;
  animation: wizIn .45s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-step.active {
  display: block;
}

.wiz-screen {
  display: none;
}

.wiz-screen.active {
  display: block;
  animation: wizIn .45s var(--ease);
}

@keyframes wizIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
  }

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

.wiz-eyebrow {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: .5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.wiz-step h2,
.wiz-screen h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: .65rem 0 .55rem;
}

.wiz-step h2 em,
.wiz-screen h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

/* ── Wizard: thank-you branch (choose call vs. details) ── */
.wiz-thanks-ic {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hi));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--gold-glow);
  animation: popIn .55s var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.wiz-branch {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.wiz-branch-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .55rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-branch-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.wiz-branch-ic {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.22), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.wiz-branch-tag {
  font-size: .64rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.wiz-branch-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.wiz-branch-card p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.wiz-branch-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  font-size: .82rem;
  padding: .72rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}

.wb-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}

.wb-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

.wb-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--ink-line);
}

.wb-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.wiz-branch-skip {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
}

.wiz-branch-skip button {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-glow);
  padding: 0;
}

.wiz-branch-skip button:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-branch-card--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.03) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.35);
}

.wiz-branch-card--primary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.18);
}

.wiz-field-hint {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: -.1rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

/* ── Wizard: Calendly screen ── */
#wizCalendly {
  height: 700px;
  min-height: 700px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

#wizCalendly iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 700px;
  border: 0;
}

.wiz-cal-loading {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 600px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.wiz-lede {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.wiz-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.wiz-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.wiz-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .4rem;
}

.wiz-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.wiz-label em {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-style: normal;
}

.wiz-opt {
  font-size: .66rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: .4rem;
}

.wiz-field input[type=text],
.wiz-field input[type=email],
.wiz-field input[type=tel],
.wiz-field textarea,
.wiz-field select {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}

.wiz-field input::placeholder,
.wiz-field textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.wiz-field select option {
  background: #1b1712;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-field input:focus,
.wiz-field textarea:focus,
.wiz-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-glow);
}

.wiz-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.wiz-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: .5rem 0;
}

.wiz-check input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: .65rem;
}

.wiz-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: 1rem .85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.wiz-pill input {
  display: none;
}

.wiz-pill:has(input:checked) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.20), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.05));
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wp-ic {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.wp-t {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wp-t b {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.wiz-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .7rem;
}

.wiz-opt-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .35rem;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  text-align: left;
}

.wiz-opt-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.wiz-opt-card input {
  display: none;
}

.wiz-opt-card:has(input:checked) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.20), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.05));
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wo-n {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.wo-t {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.wo-d {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.wiz-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.wiz-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  padding: .65rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-chip input {
  display: none;
}

.wiz-chip:has(input:checked) {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.wiz-success-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hi));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  animation: popIn .55s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

@keyframes popIn {
  from {
    transform: scale(.4) rotate(-20deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.wiz-success h2 {
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.wiz-success .wiz-lede {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.wiz-success-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: .6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
}

.wiz-success-cta a {
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: .85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-success-cta a.btn-ghost2 {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-success-cta a.btn-ghost2:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.wiz-success-cta a.btn-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}

.wiz-success-cta a.btn-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.wiz-success-meta {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.wiz-success-meta b {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.wiz-footer {
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.wiz-back {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: .8rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-back:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.wiz-back:disabled {
  opacity: .35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.wiz-skip {
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.wiz-skip em {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wiz-next {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  border: 0;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}

.wiz-next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

.wiz-next .arrow {
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}

.wiz-next:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .wiz-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .wiz-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .wiz-body,
  .wiz-footer {
    padding-inline: 1.2rem;
  }

  .wiz-header {
    padding: 1.2rem 3.5rem 1rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .wiz-bar {
    width: 80px;
  }

  .wiz-modal {
    max-height: 96vh;
  }

  .wiz-skip {
    display: none;
  }

  .wiz-branch {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIGHT THEME (whites & gold) site-wide
   Overrides above colours for a light look on every page.
   --ink-deep intentionally stays dark (text on gold buttons).
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root {
  --ink: #FCFAF4;
  --ink-soft: #F5F0E6;
  --ink-line: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.10);
  --cream: #1C1812;
  --cream-dim: #574F43;
  --muted: #8C8473;
  --gold: var(--gold);
  --gold-hi: var(--gold);
  --gold-glow: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.28);
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 12% 18%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.20), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 95% 90%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #FBF6EA 45%, #F5EEDF);
}

.hero-title {
  text-shadow: none;
}

.hero-visual::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink), transparent);
}

.book {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset, 0 18px 40px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.18);
}

/* Header glass (light) */
.header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.10), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.nav-toggle span {
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold,
.btn-royal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DCBB6E, var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

/* CTA strip */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F6F0E3, #FCFAF4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.strip-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.10);
}

/* Alt sections + banner */
.alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F6F0E3, #FCFAF4);
}

.page-banner {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.20), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #F5EEDF);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

/* Cards */
.service-card,
.tst-card,
.faq-item,
.info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.05);
}

.service-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.10), #FFFFFF);
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.5);
}

.faq-item.open {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.10), #FFFFFF);
  border-color: rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.5);
}

/* Portfolio + split media */
.port-item {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.14);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.split-media img {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.18);
}

/* Socials */
.socials a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Mega menu (light glass) */
.mega {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.18);
}

.mega-feat {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.10), #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
}

/* Lead form panel */
.lead-form {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #E7CB8E, var(--gold));
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background: #F4EEE1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

/* ── Wizard (light) ── */
.wiz-modal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #FBF7EE);
  box-shadow: 0 60px 120px -30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-close {
  background: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.04);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-header {
  background: #F7F1E4;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-footer {
  background: #F7F1E4;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-bar {
  background: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.10);
}

.wiz-field input[type=text],
.wiz-field input[type=email],
.wiz-field input[type=tel],
.wiz-field textarea,
.wiz-field select {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-field select option {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-pill,
.wiz-opt-card,
.wiz-chip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-pill:has(input:checked),
.wiz-opt-card:has(input:checked) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.20), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.05));
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-chip:has(input:checked) {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-next {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DCBB6E, var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

/* ════ NAVY & AMBER site-wide (overrides light block above) ════ */
:root {
  --ink: #0B1B3F;
  /* deep navy background           */
  --ink-deep: #06122B;
  /* darker navy (also text on gold)*/
  --ink-soft: #12245A;
  /* mid navy                       */
  --ink-line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --cream: #FFFFFF;
  /* white text                    */
  --cream-dim: #C5CDE2;
  --muted: #8B98B6;
  --gold: #F2B705;
  /* amber (reference yellow)       */
  --gold-hi: #FFC93A;
  /* brighter amber                 */
  --gold-glow: rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.34);
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 12% 18%, rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 95% 90%, rgba(31, 60, 130, 0.55), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #06122B, #0B1B3F 45%, #12245A);
}

.hero-title {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-visual::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink), transparent);
}

.book {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) inset, 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

/* Header glass (dark) */
.header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.nav-toggle span {
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold,
.btn-royal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: #1A1305;
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-hi);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

/* CTA strip */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #12245A, #06122B);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.strip-panel {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Alt sections + banner */
.alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0E1F49, #0B1B3F);
}

.page-banner {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.15), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #06122B, #12245A);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

/* Cards */
.service-card,
.tst-card,
.faq-item,
.info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.service-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.10), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  border-color: rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.5);
}

.faq-item.open {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  border-color: rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.5);
}

/* Portfolio + split media */
.port-item {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.split-media img {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.socials a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Mega menu (dark navy glass) */
.mega {
  background: rgba(8, 16, 38, 0.985);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.mega-feat {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.10), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

/* Lead form (amber panel) */
.lead-form {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background: #06122B;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

/* ── Wizard (dark navy) ── */
.wiz-modal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0E1F49, #0A1A3C);
  box-shadow: 0 60px 120px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 0 1px var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-header {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-footer {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-bar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.wiz-field input[type=text],
.wiz-field input[type=email],
.wiz-field input[type=tel],
.wiz-field textarea,
.wiz-field select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-field select option {
  background: #0E1F49;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.wiz-pill,
.wiz-opt-card,
.wiz-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.wiz-pill:has(input:checked),
.wiz-opt-card:has(input:checked) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.22), rgba(242, 183, 5, 0.06));
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-chip:has(input:checked) {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.wiz-next {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

/* ─── MOBILE NAV DRAWER (hamburger → X + slide-down) ─── */
.nav-toggle span {
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s;
  transform-origin: center;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 25;
  padding: 124px clamp(22px, 6vw, 40px) 36px;
  background: rgba(8, 16, 38, 0.985);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100dvh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-drawer>a,
.drawer-details>summary {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 16px 2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.nav-drawer>a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.drawer-details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.drawer-details>summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.drawer-details>summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.drawer-details>summary::after {
  content: '+';
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.drawer-details[open]>summary::after {
  content: '−';
}

.drawer-details>div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2px 0 14px 14px;
}

.drawer-details>div a {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  padding: 9px 0;
}

.drawer-details>div a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.nav-drawer .btn-gold {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 24;
  background: rgba(4, 8, 20, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}

.drawer-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 721px) {

  .nav-drawer,
  .drawer-backdrop {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LANDING PAGE book-publishing.html (standalone)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.lp-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.lp-phone:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.lp-phone svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {

  /* Collapse to a tappable call icon number text is hidden */
  .lp-phone {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    gap: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .lp-phone svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .lp-phone-num,
  .lp-mail-addr {
    display: none;
  }

  /* collapse to icon-only on mobile */
  /* Standalone landing page has no mobile drawer keep its header CTA visible */
  .lp-page .header {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .lp-page .header .brand-logo {
    height: 34px;
  }

  .lp-page .nav-actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* Hero */
.lp-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(120px, 14vw, 168px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px) clamp(52px, 6vw, 84px);
  /* clean navy gradient + a soft gold glow tucked top-right (behind the form) */
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 92% 4%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.14), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #102247 0%, #0B1B3F 55%, #081634 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.lp-hero-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.lp-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 58px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: 0.008em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 16px 0 18px;
}

.lp-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.lp-hero .sub {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.lp-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.lp-checks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 22px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.lp-checks div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.lp-checks svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Consent row inside the gold consultation form */
.lp-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: -6px 0 18px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(21, 19, 15, 0.72);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.lp-consent input {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  accent-color: var(--ink);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Differentiators checklist */
.lp-diff {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px 36px;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.lp-diff-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lp-diff-item .lp-ic {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.22), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.lp-diff-item .lp-ic svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.lp-diff-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.lp-diff-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

  .lp-diff {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .lp-checks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .lp-cta-row .btn {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOK COVER → AMAZON  (hero marquee + portfolio)
   Cover links to its Amazon page; a "View on Amazon"
   pill fades in centered on hover/focus.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
a.book,
a.port-item {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.port-item {
  position: relative;
}

.book-view,
.port-view {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -42%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.book:hover .book-view,
.book:focus-visible .book-view,
.port-item:hover .port-view,
.port-item:focus-visible .port-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.book:hover img,
.port-item:hover img {
  filter: brightness(0.5);
  transition: filter .3s var(--ease);
}

.book:focus-visible,
.port-item:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .port-view {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEGAL PAGES privacy.html / terms.html
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.legal {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal .legal-updated {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.legal h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 38px 0 12px;
}

.legal h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 22px 0 8px;
}

.legal p,
.legal li {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.legal p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.legal ul {
  margin: 0 0 16px 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.legal strong {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legal a {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

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

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE PAGES (ghostwriting.html, editing.html, …)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(118px, 13vw, 162px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px) clamp(48px, 6vw, 78px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 10% 14%, var(--gold-glow), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 94% 8%, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.10), transparent 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}

.svc-hero-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 0.98fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.svc-hero .crumb {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.svc-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 58px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: 0.008em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 10px 0 18px;
}

.svc-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.svc-hero .sub {
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.svc-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero art panel with the per-service SVG illustration */
.svc-art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

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

.svc-art::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.40));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* "What's included" grid */
.svc-incl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.svc-incl-card {
  padding: 26px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}

.svc-incl-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.svc-incl-ic {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.22), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.svc-incl-ic svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.svc-incl-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.svc-incl-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Related book covers row (reuses .port-item) */
.svc-covers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .svc-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .svc-art {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    order: -1;
  }

  .svc-incl {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .svc-covers {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-incl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

/* Clickable service cards on the homepage */
a.service-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}

.service-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-hi);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

a.service-card:hover .service-more {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION handheld polish (inner pages)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Full-width, easy-to-tap CTAs */
  .svc-cta-row,
  .lp-cta-row {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .svc-cta-row .btn,
  .lp-cta-row .btn {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .final-cta .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .final-cta .hero-actions .btn {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .lead-form .btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-strip .btn-royal {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* "Prefer to talk?" stacks cleanly */
  .lead-help {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .lead-help .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .lead-help span {
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Service hero art sized for phones; headline not oversized */
  .svc-art {
    max-width: 300px;
  }

  .svc-hero h1,
  .lp-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 8.5vw, 42px);
  }

  /* Comfortable section rhythm on small screens */
  .section {
    padding-block: clamp(44px, 11vw, 60px);
  }

  .info-card,
  .svc-incl-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LANDING PAGE alternate sections: warm white ↔ navy
   (base sections = white, .alt sections = navy)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.lp-page .section.alt {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* NAVY bands */

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) {
  /* WHITE bands (match homepage) */
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
  color: #1C1812;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .sec-title {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .sec-title em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* readable gold on white */
.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .sec-sub {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Service cards on white */
.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .service-card h3 {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .service-card p {
  color: #574F43;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .service-ic {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.10);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.22), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.06));
}

/* Process steps on white */
.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .step-num {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--gold);
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .step h3 {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .step p {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Contact (white): left column text + ghost button */
.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .lead-left .sub {
  color: #574F43;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .lead-list div {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .lead-list svg {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .lead-help span {
  color: #574F43;
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .btn-ghost {
  color: #1C1812;
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.22);
  background: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.02);
}

.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Landing page book covers in white sections get a lighter shadow */
.lp-page .section:not(.alt) .port-item {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.16);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LANDING PAGE intro / about feature section
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.intro {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.07);
}

.intro-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-title {
  font-family: var(--f-head);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: #15130F;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.intro-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* gold emphasis, readable on white */
.intro-copy p {
  color: #4A4336;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.intro-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.40);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--ink-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(6, 18, 43, 0.5);
}

.intro-media {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.intro-blob {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(460px, 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 47% 53% 65% 35% / 45% 48% 52% 55%;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.22);
}

.intro-blob img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* gold decorative arcs around the blob */
.intro-arc {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.intro-arc-1 {
  width: min(520px, 112%);
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  border-right-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(-28deg);
  opacity: .7;
}

.intro-arc-2 {
  width: min(560px, 120%);
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.45);
  transform: rotate(18deg);
}

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

  .intro-media {
    order: -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .intro-cta .btn {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .intro-blob {
    width: min(320px, 100%);
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Reusable WHITE section modifier:  <section class="section light">
   White band + dark text + light-styled components.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section.light {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  /* pure white crisp contrast against the navy */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .sec-title {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .sec-title em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section.light .sec-sub {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Value / why cards */
.section.light .why-card h3 {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .why-card p {
  color: #574F43;
}

.section.light .why-ic,
.section.light .svc-incl-ic,
.section.light .service-ic {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.22), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.06));
}

/* Service cards */
.section.light .service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
}

.section.light .service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.section.light .service-card h3 {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .service-card p {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Steps */
.section.light .step-num {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--gold);
}

.section.light .step h3 {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .step p {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Testimonials */
.section.light .tst-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
}

.section.light .tst-card p {
  color: #574F43;
}

.section.light .tst-by {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .tst-by span {
  color: #8C8473;
}

.section.light .tst-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* FAQ */
.section.light .faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
}

.section.light .faq-q {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .faq-a p {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Service-page: "what's included" cards + related covers on white */
.section.light .svc-incl-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
}

.section.light .svc-incl-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.section.light .svc-incl-card h3 {
  color: #1C1812;
}

.section.light .svc-incl-card p {
  color: #574F43;
}

.section.light .port-item {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.16);
}

/* About-page split story on white */
.section.light .split-copy p {
  color: #574F43;
}

/* Contact-page info cards on white */
.section.light .info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.06);
}

.section.light .info-card[style] {
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* the "Follow Us" block keeps its inline transparent bg */
.section.light .info-card h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section.light .info-card p,
.section.light .info-card a {
  color: #574F43;
}

.section.light .info-card a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section.light .info-ic {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.22), rgba(201, 163, 91, 0.06));
}

.section.light .socials a {
  color: #574F43;
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.18);
}

.section.light .socials a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Portfolio filter buttons on white */
.section.light .filter-btn {
  color: #574F43;
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.2);
}

.section.light .filter-btn:hover {
  color: #1C1812;
  border-color: rgba(22, 18, 12, 0.45);
}

.section.light .filter-btn.active {
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Awards / review badges inside the hero (on the navy) ── */
.hero-badges {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px 22px;
}

.hero-badges-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.hero-badges-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-badges-logos img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 5px 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COVER-DESIGN HERO animated book showcase (fan spread)
   Ported from ebookwriting.ai, re-themed navy/gold.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-hero .stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1800px;
}

.svc-hero .stage-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201, 163, 91, .06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 163, 91, .06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}

.svc-hero .stage-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 91, .12);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-hero .stage-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201, 163, 91, .10);
}

.book-showcase {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.book-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  border-radius: 7px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.82);
  opacity: 0;
  /* JS sets the real transform */
}

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

.book-card.bc4 {
  width: 240px;
  height: 340px;
  z-index: 7;
}

.book-card.bc3,
.book-card.bc5 {
  width: 215px;
  height: 305px;
  z-index: 6;
}

.book-card.bc2,
.book-card.bc6 {
  width: 195px;
  height: 278px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.book-card.bc1,
.book-card.bc7 {
  width: 178px;
  height: 252px;
  z-index: 4;
}

.book-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 36px 70px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6), 0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
}

.book-card.lifted {
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

.book-card::after {
  content: 'View on Amazon →';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 12px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 8px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .45rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.book-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.book-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold));
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-size: .52rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .32rem .55rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.book-showcase-hint {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
  background: rgba(8, 16, 38, .5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: .4rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .svc-hero .stage {
    min-height: 430px;
    order: -1;
  }

  .book-showcase {
    transform: scale(.85);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-hero .stage {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .book-showcase {
    transform: scale(.6);
  }

  .book-card.bc1,
  .book-card.bc7 {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── Active nav-page indicator (gold stripe under current item) ── */
.nav .nav-item>a.nav-active,
.nav .mega-toggle.nav-active {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.nav .nav-item>a.nav-active::after,
.nav .has-mega .mega-toggle.nav-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hi));
}

/* Decorative book-cover fan ("flower") bottom-right of services section */
.has-stack-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.has-stack-bg>.wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bp-stack-bg {
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  bottom: -170px;
  width: min(60%, 900px);
  height: 780px;
  opacity: .22;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.bp-stack-bg img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 330px;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transform-origin: 50% 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
}

.bp-stack-bg img:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-55deg);
}

.bp-stack-bg img:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-33deg);
}

.bp-stack-bg img:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-11deg);
}

.bp-stack-bg img:nth-child(4) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(11deg);
}

.bp-stack-bg img:nth-child(5) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(33deg);
}

.bp-stack-bg img:nth-child(6) {
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(55deg);
}

/* ── Submission notification card ───────────────────────────────── */
.iac-notif {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: calc(100vw - 2.5rem);
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 91, .3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45), 0 2px 10px rgba(201, 163, 91, .12);
  transform: translateX(calc(100% + 2.5rem));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.26, .64, 1), opacity .35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iac-notif--in {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.iac-notif--out {
  transform: translateX(calc(100% + 2.5rem));
  opacity: 0;
}

.iac-notif__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #e3c474 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: .1rem;
}

.iac-notif__icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: #15130F;
}

.iac-notif__body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.iac-notif__title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 0 0 .3rem;
}

.iac-notif__msg {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 230, .7);
  margin: 0 0 .35rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.iac-notif__msg strong {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.iac-notif__ref {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.iac-notif__ref strong {
  color: var(--gold-hi);
}

.iac-notif__close {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: .2rem .3rem;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 230, .45);
  line-height: 1;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}

.iac-notif__close:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
  background: rgba(201, 163, 91, .12);
}

.iac-notif__bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-hi) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: iac-notif-bar linear forwards;
}

@keyframes iac-notif-bar {
  from {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .iac-notif {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .bp-stack-bg {
    display: none;
  }
}