/* ============================================================
   Rines Remodeling — Complete Site Styles
   Elegant · Modern · Fully Responsive
   ============================================================ */

/* ── VARIABLES ── */
:root {
  --brand:      #8a1d2c;
  --brand-2:    #6b1622;
  --brand-3:    #b03245;
  --brand-light:#f7edef;
  --ink:        #1a1416;
  --ink-2:      #2a2326;
  --muted:      #6b6168;
  --line:       #ece6e3;
  --cream:      #f7f2ee;
  --cream-2:    #fbf8f5;
  --gold:       #c9a14a;
  --bg-alt:     #f4f1ef;
  --shadow:     0 20px 60px -20px rgba(40,10,15,.22);
  --shadow-sm:  0 8px 24px -12px rgba(40,10,15,.15);
  --radius:     16px;
  --radius-sm:  10px;
  --t:          cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* ── RESET & BASE ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.12;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--brand); text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s var(--t); }
a:hover { color: var(--brand-2); }

/* ── SCROLLBAR ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--cream); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--brand); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER
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.site-header {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--t), background .3s var(--t);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px -10px rgba(40,10,15,.15);
}
.hdr-inner {
  min-height: 72px;
  padding: .5rem 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Logo */
/* Logo is now an <img> — brand-mark CSS shapes removed */
.brand { gap: .5rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

/* Divider */
.hdr-div { width: 1px; height: 30px; background: var(--line); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Location Pill */
.hdr-location-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  padding: .42rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .77rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: background .25s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hdr-location-pill:hover { background: var(--brand-2); color: #fff; }

/* Contact items */
.hdr-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  color: var(--ink); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: color .25s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hdr-contact-item i { color: var(--brand); font-size: .88rem; }
.hdr-contact-item:hover { color: var(--brand); }

/* Social buttons */
.hdr-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: .4rem .85rem; border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all .25s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hdr-fb { background: #1877f2; color: #fff; }
.hdr-fb:hover { background: #1464d2; color: #fff; }
.hdr-ig {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f09433 0%,#e6683c 25%,#dc2743 50%,#cc2366 75%,#bc1888 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.hdr-ig:hover { opacity: .85; color: #fff; }

/* Google badge */
.hdr-google {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .38rem .8rem; border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hdr-google > i { color: #4285f4; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hdr-google__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.hdr-google__stars { color: #fbbc04; font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.hdr-google__label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 1px; }

.hdr-meta { gap: .55rem !important; flex-wrap: nowrap; }

/* Nav Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff; border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s var(--t);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--brand-2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 20px; height: 2px; background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .35s var(--t), opacity .35s var(--t);
}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   OFF-CANVAS NAV
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.off-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: min(440px, 92vw); height: 100vh;
  background: #fff; z-index: 100; padding: 2rem;
  transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform .5s var(--t);
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: -24px 0 60px -10px rgba(40,10,15,.25);
}
.off-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.off-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20,10,12,.5);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--t); z-index: 90;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.off-backdrop.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.nav-close {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s var(--t);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav-close:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; border-color: var(--brand); }

.off-nav__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.off-nav__list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.off-nav__list > li > a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 1.1rem 0;
  color: var(--ink); font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 600; transition: color .25s var(--t);
}
.off-nav__list > li > a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.off-nav__list .num {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand); letter-spacing: .2em; margin-right: 1rem;
}
.sub-toggle { transition: transform .3s var(--t); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.has-sub.is-open .sub-toggle { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.off-sub { list-style: none; padding: 0 0 .8rem 2.2rem; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--t); }
.has-sub.is-open .off-sub { max-height: 600px; }
.off-sub .sub-link { display: flex; align-items: center; padding: .45rem 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; }
.off-sub .sub-link:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.off-nav__foot { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 2rem; }

.off-social {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: .88rem; transition: all .3s var(--t);
  background: var(--brand);
}
.off-social:hover { background: var(--brand-2); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.off-social.ig {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888);
}
.off-social.ig:hover { opacity: .85; }

body.nav-locked { overflow: hidden; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
}
.hero__bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  animation: hero-zoom 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes hero-zoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.04); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.0); }
}
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(15,5,8,.78) 0%,
    rgba(15,5,8,.55) 50%,
    rgba(15,5,8,.3) 100%
  );
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
}
.min-vh-hero { min-height: calc(100vh - 72px); }

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: .5rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50px; color: #fff;
  font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem,6vw,5.2rem);
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.0; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--brand-3);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}
.hero__lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 560px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }

/* Hero buttons */
.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: .9rem 1.8rem;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em; transition: all .3s var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(138,29,44,.7);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { background: var(--brand-2); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(138,29,44,.7); }

.btn-hero-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: .88rem 1.8rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem;
  transition: all .3s var(--t); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.btn-hero-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-color: #fff; }

/* Floating stats card */
.hero__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(40,10,15,.35);
}
.hero__card-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero__card-stat { text-align: center; padding: 1.2rem 1rem; background: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.hero__card-num {
  display: block; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand); line-height: 1;
}
.hero__card-num i { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold); }
.hero__card-label { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .3rem; display: block; }
.hero__card-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; padding: .9rem;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem;
  margin-top: 1rem; transition: all .3s var(--t);
}
.hero__card-cta:hover { background: var(--brand-2); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Scroll hint */
.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1.5px; height: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  display: block;
  animation: scroll-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scaleY(.3); transform-origin: top; opacity: .4; }
  50%      { transform: scaleY(1);  transform-origin: top; opacity: 1;  }
}
.hero__scroll-text { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST STRIP
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.trust-strip {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.trust-strip__inner {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0; padding: 1rem 0;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: .7rem 1.4rem; white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.trust-sep { width: 1px; height: 22px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS
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.sec { padding: 6rem 0; }
.bg-light-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.bg-ink-soft { background: #1f1517; }
.bg-ink { background: var(--ink); }

/* Eyebrow */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: .42rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(138,29,44,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(138,29,44,.18);
  border-radius: 50px; color: var(--brand);
  font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow.light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3rem); margin: .8rem 0 1.2rem; }
.section-title.light { color: #fff; }
.section-lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT IMAGE WRAP
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.about-img-wrap { position: relative; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.about-img-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  width: 100%; height: 500px; object-fit: cover;
}
.about-img-accent {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: -20px;
  width: 200px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden; border: 5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.about-img-accent img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; left: -20px;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.about-badge.light { background: var(--gold); }
.about-badge i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gold); }
.about-badge.light i { color: #fff; }
.about-badge div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.about-badge strong { font-size: 1rem; }
.about-badge span { font-size: .75rem; opacity: .8; }

/* Check list */
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .8rem; padding: .55rem 0; color: var(--ink-2); }
.check-list.light li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.check-list li i {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .68rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.cta-solid {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: .88rem 1.6rem; background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  border: 0; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em; transition: all .3s var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(138,29,44,.5);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cta-solid:hover { background: var(--brand-2); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cta-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: .84rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; transition: all .3s var(--t);
}
.cta-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS SECTION
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.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-2) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4rem);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.stat-plus { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; vertical-align: super; line-height: 0; }
.stat-label { display: block; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: .6rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARDS (with image)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all .4s var(--t); height: 100%; color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -10px rgba(40,10,15,.08);
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; color: var(--ink); }
.svc-card__img {
  height: 200px; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform .6s var(--t); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.svc-card__body { padding: 1.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.svc-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--brand-light); color: var(--brand);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all .4s var(--t);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-5deg); }
.svc-card h4 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.svc-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; flex: 1; }
.svc-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; font-size: .87rem; margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.svc-card__link i { transition: transform .3s var(--t); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-card {
  background: #fff; padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all .35s var(--t); height: 100%;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  height: 100%; width: 3px; background: var(--brand);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform .4s var(--t);
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.why-card__icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--brand-light); color: var(--brand);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .9rem;
  transition: all .4s var(--t);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; }
.why-card h5 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.why-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS TIMELINE
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.process-timeline {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  position: relative; overflow-x: hidden;
}
.process-timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 36px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand) 0 10px,transparent 10px 20px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  flex: 1; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.process-step__num {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-3));
  color: #fff; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(138,29,44,.45);
  transition: transform .4s var(--t);
}
.process-step:hover .process-step__num { transform: scale(1.1); }
.process-step__body { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; transition: all .35s var(--t); }
.process-step:hover .process-step__body { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-4px); }
.process-step h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.process-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY (masonry-style)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── Gallery Grid (3-col) ── */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 300px;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.gg-cell {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px; cursor: pointer;
}
/* .gg-tall removed — equal height grid */
.gg-cell img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--t); }
.gg-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gg-cell figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem .9rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(15,5,8,.82));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateY(20%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all .4s var(--t);
}
.gg-cell:hover figcaption { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.gg-cell figcaption span { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
.gg-cell figcaption em { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-style: normal; font-size: .82rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-swiper { padding-bottom: 3rem; }
.t-card {
  background: #fff; padding: 2.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); height: auto;
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--t);
}
.t-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.t-stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.t-card p { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.t-meta { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; }
.t-meta strong { color: var(--ink); font-size: .95rem; }
.t-meta span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; }
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--brand) !important; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   AREA PILLS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.area-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .9rem 1.1rem; background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem;
  transition: all .3s var(--t);
}
.area-pill i:first-child { color: var(--brand); }
.area-pill:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--brand); }
.area-pill:hover i { color: #fff; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CREDENTIALS
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cred-card {
  padding: 2.2rem 1.2rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition: all .35s var(--t);
}
.cred-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.cred-card i { font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cred-card strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.cred-card span { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BANNER
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative; padding: 7rem 0; overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-banner__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-2) 0%, var(--brand) 50%, var(--brand-3) 100%);
}
.cta-banner__bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=50') center/cover;
  opacity: .12;
}
.cta-banner__content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.5rem); color: #fff; margin: 1rem 0; }
.cta-banner h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: #9a9099; }
.site-footer h6 {
  color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em;
  font-size: .75rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.foot-heading {
  color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em;
  font-size: .75rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.foot-social {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .88rem; transition: all .3s var(--t); text-decoration: none;
}
.foot-social:hover { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.foot-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.foot-list li { margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.foot-list a { color: #9a9099; transition: color .25s var(--t), padding-left .25s var(--t); font-size: .9rem; }
.foot-list a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 5px; }

.foot-contact { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.foot-contact li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .7rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; font-size: .88rem; }
.foot-contact i { color: var(--brand-3); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.foot-contact a { color: #9a9099; transition: color .25s; }
.foot-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.foot-contact span { color: #9a9099; }

.social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem; transition: all .3s var(--t);
}
.social a:hover { background: var(--brand); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.foot-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HEAD (inner pages)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-head {
  padding: 8rem 0 6rem; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  color: #fff; text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.page-head h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.2rem); margin: 1rem 0; }
.page-head p { font-size: 1.08rem; opacity: .85; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.crumbs { margin-top: 1.5rem; font-size: .86rem; opacity: .8; }
.crumbs a { color: #fff; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FORM STYLES
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.quick-form .form-control,
.quick-form .form-select {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: .9rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  transition: all .25s var(--t); font-size: .93rem;
}
.quick-form .form-control:focus,
.quick-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(138,29,44,.08); outline: 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-acc { max-width: 860px; margin: 2rem auto 0; }
.faq-acc .accordion-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important; margin-bottom: 1rem; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-acc .accordion-button { padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); background: #fff; box-shadow: none !important; }
.faq-acc .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--brand); background: var(--cream); }
.faq-acc .accordion-body { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.3rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TIMELINE (about page)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; border-left: 2px solid var(--line); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding: 1.3rem 0 1.3rem 1.5rem; }
.tl-item::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -38px; top: 1.6rem;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand); border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--brand);
}
.tl-item strong { display: block; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--brand); line-height: 1; }
.tl-item h5 { margin-top: .3rem; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.tl-item p { color: var(--muted); margin: .3rem 0 0; font-size: .9rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT LIST
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); align-items: center; }
.contact-list i { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--cream); color: var(--brand); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-list strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); }
.contact-list a { color: var(--muted); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .hdr-meta { gap: .4rem !important; }
  .hdr-contact-item span { display: none; }
  .hdr-contact-item { gap: 0; padding: .4rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .process-timeline { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .process-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .process-step { flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 2rem); min-width: 160px; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sec { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem,7vw,3.6rem); }
  .about-img-main { height: 380px; }
  .about-img-accent { display: none; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); grid-auto-rows: 240px; }


  .process-step { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 2rem); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sec { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .hero { min-height: 90vh; }
  .min-vh-hero { min-height: 80vh; }
  .hero__content { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
  .hero__badge { font-size: .7rem; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem,8vw,3rem); }
  .hero__lead { font-size: .97rem; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 200px; }

  .trust-strip__inner { gap: 0; }
  .trust-sep { display: none; }
  .trust-item { width: 50%; justify-content: center; }
  .process-step { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .about-img-wrap { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .about-badge { position: static; margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-flex; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 5rem 0; }
  .foot-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: .3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-ghost { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 220px; }


  .hero__scroll-hint { display: none; }
  .hdr-inner { min-height: 62px; }
  /* brand-text em removed */
}


/* ── CONTACT FORM CARD ── */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ── OLD COMPAT: stat (used on some pages) ── */
.stat strong {
  display: block; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem; color: var(--brand); line-height: 1;
}
.stat span { display: block; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .6rem; }

/* ── OLD COMPAT: g-grid/g-cell ── */
.g-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.g-cell { position: relative; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); aspect-ratio: 4/3; cursor: pointer; }
.g-cell img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--t); }
.g-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.g-cell figcaption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem .8rem; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(20,10,12,.85)); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; transform: translateY(20%); opacity: 0; transition: all .4s var(--t); }
.g-cell:hover figcaption { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .g-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr) } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .g-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }

/* ── OLD COMPAT: proc-grid/proc-step ── */
.proc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; position: relative; }
.proc-grid::before { content:""; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 2px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand) 0 8px,transparent 8px 16px); z-index: 0; }
.proc-step { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: all .35s var(--t); }
.proc-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.proc-num { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-3)); color: #fff; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 1.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(138,29,44,.5); }
.proc-step h5 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.proc-step p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; }
@media (max-width:992px){ .proc-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr) } .proc-grid::before{ display:none } }

/* ── OLD COMPAT: f-card ── */
.f-card { background: #fff; padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: all .35s var(--t); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.f-card::before { content:""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: var(--brand); transition: width .4s var(--t); }
.f-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.f-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.f-card__icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-3)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; transition: transform .4s var(--t); }
.f-card:hover .f-card__icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05); }
.f-card h4 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.f-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── OLD COMPAT: img-wrap/img-badge ── */
.img-wrap { position: relative; }
.img-wrap img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); width: 100%; }
.img-badge { position: absolute; bottom: -30px; right: -20px; background: var(--brand); color: #fff; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow); font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; }
.img-badge i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); }
.img-badge span { font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.15; }

/* ── OLD COMPAT: cta-strip ── */
.cta-strip { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-2)); color: #fff; }
.cta-strip h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; margin: 0; }
.cta-ghost.light { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }
.cta-ghost.light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.cta-solid.light { background: #fff; color: var(--brand); }
.cta-solid.light:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--brand); }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   AREA LEAD PAGE — HERO WITH FORM
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.area-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}
.area-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.area-hero__bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  animation: hero-zoom 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.area-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg,
    rgba(12,4,6,.88) 0%,
    rgba(12,4,6,.72) 45%,
    rgba(12,4,6,.38) 100%
  );
}
.area-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Left: heading side */
.area-hero__text { padding-right: 1.5rem; }
.area-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .42rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.area-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.area-hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.area-hero__sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.area-hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .6rem 1.4rem;
}
.area-hero__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.area-hero__trust-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .78rem;
}

/* Right: form card */
.area-hero__form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.4rem 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(10,4,6,.45);
}
.area-hero__form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.area-hero__form-card p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.lead-form .form-control,
.lead-form .form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid #e8e2e0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .88rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #faf8f7;
  transition: all .25s var(--t);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.lead-form .form-control::placeholder { color: #b0a8a5; }
.lead-form .form-control:focus,
.lead-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(138,29,44,.08);
  outline: 0;
}
.lead-form textarea.form-control { resize: none; min-height: 110px; }
.lead-form .btn-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s var(--t);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(138,29,44,.5);
}
.lead-form .btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--brand-2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(138,29,44,.55);
}
.lead-form .btn-submit i { font-size: .9rem; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.form-success i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #22c55e;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  display: block;
}
.form-success p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* Breadcrumb inside hero */
.area-hero__crumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.area-hero__crumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: color .25s; }
.area-hero__crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }
.area-hero__crumbs i { font-size: .6rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES ACCORDION (left list + right panel)
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-accordion-section { padding: 6rem 0; }

.svc-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .7rem;
}
.svc-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s var(--t);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.svc-list-item i {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-light);
  color: var(--brand);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .3s var(--t);
}
.svc-list-item:hover,
.svc-list-item.active {
  background: var(--brand-light);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand);
}
.svc-list-item.active {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
}
.svc-list-item.active i {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  color: #fff;
}
.svc-list-item:hover i {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Right panel */
.svc-panel {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all .4s var(--t);
}
.svc-panel.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.svc-panel__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.svc-panel__title {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.svc-panel__desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.svc-panel__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .5rem .8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.svc-panel__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.svc-panel__features li i {
  color: var(--brand);
  font-size: .75rem;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--brand-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .area-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  }
  .area-hero__text {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .area-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 2.8rem); }
  .area-hero__form-card { padding: 2rem 1.6rem; }
  .svc-panel__features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .area-hero { padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem; }
  .area-hero__form-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.3rem; }
  .area-hero__form-card h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .svc-panel__img { height: 220px; }
  .svc-panel__title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .svc-accordion-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE — MODERN TIMELINE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.tl-modern {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* Vertical line */
.tl-modern::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  top: 14px;
  bottom: 14px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--brand) 0%, var(--line) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.tl-modern__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.tl-modern__item.last { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Year dot */
.tl-modern__dot {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all .35s var(--t);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tl-modern__dot span {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1;
}
.tl-modern__dot.active {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(138,29,44,.45);
}
.tl-modern__dot.active span { color: #fff; }

.tl-modern__item:hover .tl-modern__dot {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.tl-modern__item:hover .tl-modern__dot span { color: #fff; }

/* Content */
.tl-modern__body {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  transition: all .35s var(--t);
  position: relative;
}
.tl-modern__body::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -8px;
  top: 20px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--line);
}
.tl-modern__item:hover .tl-modern__body {
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.tl-modern__body h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tl-modern__body p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Timeline image stack (right column) ── */
.tl-img-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px; /* below sticky header */
}
.tl-img-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.tl-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .6s var(--t);
}
.tl-img-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.tl-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.2rem;
  left: 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(15,5,8,.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: .8rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.tl-img-badge i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.tl-img-badge div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; }
.tl-img-badge strong { font-size: .95rem; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; }
.tl-img-badge span { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

.tl-img-secondary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.tl-img-secondary img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .5s var(--t);
  display: block;
}
.tl-img-secondary img:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .tl-img-stack { position: static; }
  .tl-img-main img { height: 280px; }
  .tl-img-secondary img { height: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .tl-modern::before { left: 22px; }
  .tl-modern__dot { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
  .tl-modern__dot span { font-size: .82rem; }
  .tl-img-secondary { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tl-img-secondary img { height: 180px; }
}

/* Header logo image replacement */
.brand--image { min-width: 0; }
.site-logo-img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 66px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.offcanvas-logo-img {
  max-width: 210px;
  max-height: 72px;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .site-logo-img { max-width: 190px; max-height: 56px; }
  .offcanvas-logo-img { max-width: 180px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG — Listing & Single Post Styles
════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Blog Hero (listing page) ── */
.blog-hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-hero .section-title { margin-top: .6rem; }
.blog-hero .section-lead { color: var(--muted); margin-top: .8rem; }

/* ── Blog Listing Section ── */
.blog-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: #fff; }

/* ── Featured Post ── */
.blog-featured {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.blog-featured__img-wrap {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.blog-featured__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .55s var(--t);
}
.blog-featured__img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-featured__img-placeholder {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 280px;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  font-size: 4rem;
}
.blog-featured__body {
  padding: 2.8rem 2.6rem 2.8rem;
}
.blog-featured__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: .9rem 0 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.blog-featured__title a { color: inherit; }
.blog-featured__title a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.blog-featured__excerpt {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

/* ── Category Badge ── */
.blog-cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-cat-badge--hero {
  position: static;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ── Read More Link ── */
.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--brand);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--t), color .25s var(--t);
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--brand-2); border-color: var(--brand-2); }
.blog-read-more--sm { font-size: .82rem; }

/* ── Blog Meta ── */
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem .5rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.blog-meta i { color: var(--brand); }
.blog-meta__sep { color: var(--line); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; }
.blog-meta--hero { justify-content: flex-start; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.blog-meta--hero i { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-meta--hero .blog-meta__sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* ── Blog Grid Cards ── */
.blog-grid { }
.blog-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .3s var(--t), box-shadow .3s var(--t);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.blog-card__img-wrap {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.blog-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--t);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card__img-placeholder {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2), var(--brand-2));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
}
.blog-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: .5rem 0 .75rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.blog-card__title a { color: inherit; }
.blog-card__title a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.blog-card__excerpt {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

/* ── Pagination ── */
.blog-pagination {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li a,
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px; height: 44px;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  transition: all .25s var(--t);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li a:hover {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span.current {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Blog CTA Strip ── */
.blog-cta-strip { padding: 0 0 5rem; background: #fff; }
.blog-cta-strip__inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-2) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.blog-cta-strip__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.blog-cta-strip__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 1rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── Empty State ── */
.blog-empty { padding: 5rem 0; }
.blog-empty__icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--line);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SINGLE POST
════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Single Post Hero ── */
.single-post-hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.single-post-hero--has-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--hero-bg) center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: .18;
}
.single-post-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,20,22,.5) 0%, rgba(26,20,22,.85) 100%);
}
.single-post-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.single-post-hero__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem;
}

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.post-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.post-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.post-breadcrumb i { font-size: .6rem; opacity: .55; }
.post-breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

/* ── Post Body Section ── */
.post-body-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: #fff; }

/* ── Post Content Typography ── */
.post-content {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.post-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: .6rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.post-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin: 2rem 0 .8rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.post-content p { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.post-content a { color: var(--brand); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .2s; }
.post-content a:hover { border-color: var(--brand); }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.post-content li { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.post-content blockquote {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  background: var(--brand-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.post-content blockquote p { margin-bottom: 0; }
.post-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.post-content figure { margin: 2rem 0; }
.post-content figcaption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: .5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.post-content table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: .95rem;
}
.post-content th {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.post-content td {
  padding: .7rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.post-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--cream-2); }
.post-content code {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: .15rem .45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: .88em;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.post-content pre {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #e2d9e2;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
}

/* ── Post Page Links ── */
.post-page-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-page-links .post-page-links__label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; }
.post-page-links span a,
.post-page-links span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
}

/* ── Tags ── */
.post-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.post-tags__label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.post-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .3rem .85rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all .25s var(--t);
}
.post-tag:hover { background: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); color: #fff; }

/* ── Author Box ── */
.post-author-box {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.post-author-box__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; color: var(--ink); }
.post-author-box__bio { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Post Nav ── */
.post-nav {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.post-nav__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .4rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--t), background .25s var(--t);
}
.post-nav__item:hover { border-color: var(--brand); background: var(--brand-light); }
.post-nav__dir { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand); }
.post-nav__title { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }

/* ── Comments ── */
.post-comments { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.post-comments .comments-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: .8rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
}
.post-comments .comment-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-comments .reply { margin-top: .6rem; }
.post-comments .reply a { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; }
.post-comments .comment-form label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; display: block; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.post-comments .comment-form input,
.post-comments .comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: .92rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .2s;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-comments .comment-form input:focus,
.post-comments .comment-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brand); }
.post-comments .comment-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.post-comments .form-submit .submit {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .85rem 2rem;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  transition: background .25s var(--t);
}
.post-comments .form-submit .submit:hover { background: var(--brand-2); }

/* ── Sidebar ── */
.post-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.8rem; position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
}
.sidebar-widget__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: .7rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--line);
}

/* Sidebar CTA */
.sidebar-cta-card {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.sidebar-cta-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.sidebar-cta-card__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.sidebar-cta-card__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.sidebar-cta-card .btn-hero-primary { display: flex; font-size: .88rem; padding: .8rem 1rem; }

/* Sidebar Recent Posts */
.sidebar-recent-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; }
.sidebar-recent-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .9rem; }
.sidebar-recent-item__img {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-recent-item__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sidebar-recent-item__img--placeholder {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.sidebar-recent-item__title {
  display: block;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.sidebar-recent-item__title:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.sidebar-recent-item__date { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Sidebar Categories */
.sidebar-cat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .1rem; }
.sidebar-cat-list li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .55rem .2rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.sidebar-cat-list li:last-child a { border-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-cat-list li a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.sidebar-cat-list li a i { color: var(--brand); font-size: .65rem; }
.sidebar-cat-count {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--brand-light);
  color: var(--brand);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .2rem .5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Sidebar Phone */
.sidebar-phone-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-2));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-phone-card__icon { font-size: 2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); display: block; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.sidebar-phone-card__label { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.sidebar-phone-card__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.sidebar-phone-card__number:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Related Posts Section ── */
.related-posts-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-featured__body { padding: 2rem 1.8rem; }
  .post-sidebar { position: static; margin-top: 3rem; }
  .blog-cta-strip__inner { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-hero { padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem; }
  .blog-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .blog-featured { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .blog-featured__body { padding: 1.6rem; }
  .blog-featured__title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .single-post-hero { padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem; }
  .post-body-section { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .related-posts-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .blog-cta-strip__inner { text-align: center; }
  .post-nav__item { font-size: .85rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .blog-pagination .page-numbers { gap: .3rem; }
  .blog-pagination .page-numbers li a,
  .blog-pagination .page-numbers li span { min-width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: .82rem; padding: 0 .7rem; }
}