/* ==========================================================================
   PRIME YEARS CARE AGENCY — Components (Forest & Gold Luxury Edition)
   components.css — All UI components matching exact brand layout
   ========================================================================== */

/* ===================================================================
   ALERT BAR (Top Bar)
   =================================================================== */
.alert-bar {
  background: #143522;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 201;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.alert-bar__inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.alert-bar__text {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.alert-bar__text strong { color: var(--color-gold-light); font-weight: 700; }

.alert-bar__links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; }

.alert-bar__link {
  color: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.9);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.alert-bar__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .alert-bar {
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
  }
  .alert-bar__text {
    display: none;
  }
  .alert-bar__inner {
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .alert-bar__links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .alert-bar__link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  /* Hide non-critical links on mobile top bar to maintain sleek 1-line height */
  .alert-bar__link:nth-child(n+3) {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   SITE HEADER & NAV (Exact 1:1 Brand Logo Lockup & Luxury Spacing)
   =================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.99);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Brand Logo Lockup: Using Authentic Badge Image with Gold Ring */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

.nav-logo:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }

.nav-logo__img {
  width: auto;
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: block;
}

.nav-logo__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.nav-logo__primary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-logo__secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Nav Links Typography: Spacious & Clean */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-item { position: relative; }

.nav-item__trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item__trigger:hover,
.nav-item.open .nav-item__trigger {
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  background: rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.08);
}

.nav-caret {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.nav-item.open .nav-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown {
  display: none; position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  padding: 0.75rem 0; z-index: 300;
  animation: dropdownFade 0.25s var(--ease);
}

@keyframes dropdownFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
}

.nav-item.open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }

.nav-dropdown__link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.nav-dropdown__link:hover {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  padding-left: 1.7rem;
}

.nav-mega {
  display: none; position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 620px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  padding: 2rem; z-index: 300;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.25rem;
  animation: dropdownFade 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.nav-item.open .nav-mega { display: grid; }

.nav-mega__col-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-pale);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.nav-mega__link {
  display: block; padding: 0.4rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid); transition: all var(--ease);
}

.nav-mega__link:hover { color: var(--color-green-dark); transform: translateX(4px); font-weight: 600; }

.nav-actions { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }

.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; gap: 5px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: all var(--ease);
}
.hamburger__bar { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--color-green-dark); border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--ease); }
.hamburger.open .hamburger__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open .hamburger__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open .hamburger__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1380px) {
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-item__trigger {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.42rem;
    font-size: 0.69rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-logo__primary {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
  }
  .nav-logo__secondary {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav-actions .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-container { height: 72px; padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .nav-logo__primary { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .nav-logo__secondary { font-size: 0.62rem; }
  .nav-logo__img { width: auto; height: 48px; max-width: 42px; }
}

/* Complete Mobile Menu Drawer & Submenus */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--color-white); flex-direction: column; overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 3rem;
  animation: mobileMenuFade 0.25s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes mobileMenuFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu__top {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.mobile-menu__close {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-cream); border-radius: var(--radius-circle); font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.mobile-nav__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light); }
.mobile-nav__link {
  display: block; padding: 0.95rem 0; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark); text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-nav__expand {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.95rem 0; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-green-dark);
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.mobile-caret { transition: transform var(--ease); stroke-width: 2.5; }
.mobile-nav__sub {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-cream-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.mobile-nav__sub.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav__sub-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--color-gold); margin: 0.75rem 0 0.4rem;
}
.mobile-nav__sub-label:first-child { margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.mobile-nav__sub-link {
  display: block; padding: 0.45rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-nav__sub-link:hover, .mobile-nav__sub-link:active { color: var(--color-green-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.mobile-menu__cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.mobile-menu__cta .btn { width: 100%; }

/* Subpage Condition Hero & Content Layouts */
.condition-hero {
  background: var(--grad-mesh-hero); padding: 3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.condition-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center;
}
.condition-hero__breadcrumb { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.condition-hero__breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-green); font-weight: 600; }
.condition-hero__breadcrumb span { margin: 0 0.35rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.condition-hero__intro { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-text-mid); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.condition-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .condition-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .condition-hero { padding: 2.25rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .condition-hero__inner { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .btn-group { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .btn-group .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* Service Subpages Page Hero (Unified Warm Linen) */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--grad-mesh-hero);
  padding: 4.5rem 1rem 3.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(200,150,62,0.08) 0, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid #d4a359;
  color: #b88628;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #163820;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.page-hero p {
  color: #4a4a4a;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.page-hero .btn-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-hero .btn-gold,
.page-hero .btn-primary {
  background: #355e42;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(46, 83, 57, 0.22);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.page-hero .btn-gold:hover,
.page-hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #274832;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(46, 83, 57, 0.3);
}
.page-hero .btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #14284b !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #14284b;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.page-hero .btn-outline:hover {
  background: #14284b;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 3rem;
  }
  .page-hero .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .page-hero .btn-gold,
  .page-hero .btn-primary,
  .page-hero .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Coming Soon & Service Subpages */
.coming-soon-section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.coming-soon-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Signs & Care Options Grids */
.signs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.sign-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-cream-light); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.sign-item__dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--color-gold); border-radius: 50%; margin-top: 0.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sign-item__text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-text); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .signs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.care-option-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.care-option-card {
  background: var(--color-white); padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light); text-align: center;
}
.care-option-card__icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.care-option-card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .care-option-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Process Steps Grid */
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.step {
  background: var(--color-cream-light); padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.step__number {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--grad-green); color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.2);
}
.step__title { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.step__text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Steps Row & Cards with Step Images */
.steps-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}
.step-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.step-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
}
.step-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.step-card:hover .step-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.step-card__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
}
.step-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.step-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.step-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .steps-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ===================================================================
   BUTTONS (Ultra-Smooth Anti-Aliased Curved Edges)
   =================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-green);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-green-dark);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.btn-gold,
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-primary, #4a7c59);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.22);
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light, #5b8d6a);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.32);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary, #4a7c59);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary, #4a7c59);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary, #4a7c59);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline--dark {
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-green-dark);
}
.btn-outline--dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline--white {
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.btn-outline--white:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.btn--lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.btn-group { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ===================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Natural 16:9 Widescreen Video Framing)
   =================================================================== */
.hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #f7f4ed 0%, #f4f1ea 100%);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary, #f5f0e8);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.hero__content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--color-primary, #4a7c59);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: none;
}
.hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 90%;
}
.hero__guarantee {
  color: #666666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.hero__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__image,
.hero__video {
  border-radius: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  display: block;
}

.hero__image--animated {
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  animation: heroKenBurns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero__image-wrap:hover .hero__image--animated {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes heroKenBurns {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.hero__image-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1rem; left: -1rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes floatBadge { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }

.hero__badge-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--grad-gold); border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-green-dark); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.4);
}

.hero__badge-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); }
.hero__badge-text span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero__image-badge { left: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   PROPOSED HOMEPAGE HERO (Deep Forest Green Impact First Impression)
   =================================================================== */
.hero--homepage {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #153723 0%, #1a422b 55%, #0f2719 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero--homepage::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.14) 0%, rgba(20, 53, 34, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero--homepage .hero__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-location-eyebrow-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-location-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d4a342;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-location-eyebrow-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 52px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #d4a342;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero--homepage .hero__content h1,
.hero--homepage .hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.85rem);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: none;
}

.hero--homepage .hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-gold {
  background: #c8922c;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8a23c 0%, #c8922c 50%, #b27e22 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4b24e 0%, #d49f38 50%, #be8b2e 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 146, 44, 0.42);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero--homepage .hero__image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: #143522;
}

.hero--homepage .hero__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero--homepage .hero__image-wrap:hover .hero__image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ===================================================================
   HOW PRIME YEARS CAN HELP (3 Pillars on Linen Background)
   =================================================================== */
.how-pyca-helps {
  background-color: var(--color-cream, #f5f0e8);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(58, 99, 71, 0.12);
  position: relative;
}

.how-pyca-helps__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.how-pyca-helps__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #c8922c;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.how-pyca-helps__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.how-pyca-helps__col {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.75rem 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.how-pyca-helps__col:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(58, 99, 71, 0.18);
}

.how-pyca-helps__col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.how-pyca-helps__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark, #3a6347);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.how-pyca-helps__col:hover .how-pyca-helps__title {
  color: var(--color-green);
}

.how-pyca-helps__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   POSTCODE AVAILABILITY CHECKER STRIP
   =================================================================== */
.postcode-strip {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.postcode-strip__card {
  background: #faf8f5;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(58, 99, 71, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.postcode-strip__info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.postcode-strip__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.2);
}

.postcode-strip__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.postcode-strip__text span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.postcode-strip__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.postcode-strip__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.postcode-strip__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.15);
}

.postcode-strip__btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.postcode-strip__result {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #f0f7f2;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 107, 71, 0.25);
}

.postcode-strip__result.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Proposed Homepage */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero--homepage {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero--homepage .hero__container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero--homepage .hero__subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .hero-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .btn-hero-gold,
  .btn-hero-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero--homepage .hero__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
  .how-pyca-helps {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }
  .how-pyca-helps__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  .how-pyca-helps__col {
    padding: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(58, 99, 71, 0.12);
  }
  .how-pyca-helps__col:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .how-pyca-helps__col:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .postcode-strip__card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .postcode-strip__form {
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CQC & QUALITY RATING BAR
   =================================================================== */
.cqc-trust-bar {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.cqc-trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; align-items: center; }
.cqc-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }

.cqc-trust-item__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; background: var(--color-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.3); border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cqc-trust-item__text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
.cqc-trust-item__text span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .cqc-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .cqc-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===================================================================
   REDESIGNED TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   =================================================================== */
/* ===================================================================
   NEW TESTIMONIALS SECTION — testi-*
   =================================================================== */
.testi-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Header ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #284c34 0%, #3a6347 50%, #4a7c59 100%);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226,183,68,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-header__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.testi-header__left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }

.testi-rating-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  width: fit-content;
}

.testi-stars { color: #e2b744; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

.label--light {
  color: #e2b744 !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testi-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.testi-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testi-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.testi-stat__num {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #e2b744;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testi-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.testi-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Featured Quote Strip ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-featured-quote {
  background: #fbf9f5;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.25);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.testi-featured-quote__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.testi-featured-quote__mark {
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent, #c8963e);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: -0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.testi-featured-quote__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1c1c1e;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  margin: 0;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.testi-featured-quote__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-featured-quote__avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary, #4a7c59);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-featured-quote__name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e3e27;
}

.testi-featured-quote__loc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(30,62,39,0.7);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testi-featured-quote__stars {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1e3e27;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── Scrolling Card Track ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-track-wrap {
  background: #f4f1ea;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testi-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}

.testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(196,154,43,0.35);
}

.testi-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testi-card__avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.testi-card__name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testi-card__loc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testi-card__stars {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: #e2b744;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-card__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

.testi-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* ── Trust Bar ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-trust-bar {
  background: #284c34;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.testi-trust-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.testi-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}

.testi-trust-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testi-header__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .testi-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-trust-bar__inner { gap: 1.25rem; }
  .testi-trust-divider { display: none; }
  .testi-featured-quote__inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }
  .testi-featured-quote__mark { display: none; }
  .testi-featured-quote__author { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (min-width: 901px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .testi-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ===================================================================
   REDESIGNED TESTIMONIALS SECTION (Luxury Glassmorphism & Micro-animations)
   =================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #fdfbf7 0%, #f4f1ea 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 183, 68, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-summary-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.stars-gold {
  color: #e2b744;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfaf5 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-card--featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.28);
}

.testimonial-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.testimonial-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.testimonial-card__verified {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green);
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.testimonial-card__quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonial-card__text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-green);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

.testimonial-card__avatar--gold {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-card__name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-card__role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.testimonials-trust-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-footer-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .testimonial-card--featured { transform: none; }
  .testimonial-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  .testimonials-trust-footer { gap: 1.25rem; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   SERVICE & 3D FLIP CARDS
   =================================================================== */
.service-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: all var(--ease); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.service-card__img { width: 100%; height: 210px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; transition: transform var(--ease-slow); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.service-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.service-card__tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.service-card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.service-card__text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.service-card__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-green); transition: all var(--ease); }
.service-card__link:hover { gap: 0.65rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); }

@media (max-width: 1200px) { .service-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .service-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* 3D Flip Card Grid */
.care-type-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.care-type-flip-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  height: 270px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.care-type-flip-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1.2);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.care-type-flip-card:hover .care-type-flip-inner,
.care-type-flip-card.flipped .care-type-flip-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.care-type-flip-front, .care-type-flip-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.care-type-flip-front {
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.care-type-flip-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.care-type-flip-card:hover .care-type-flip-front,
.care-type-flip-card.flipped .care-type-flip-front {
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.care-type-flip-card:hover .care-type-flip-back,
.care-type-flip-card.flipped .care-type-flip-back {
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Front Face Styling */
.care-type-flip-front {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: top center;
}

.care-type-flip-front::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.15) 0%, rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.9) 100%);
  transition: background var(--ease);
}

.care-type-flip-card:hover .care-type-flip-front::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.25) 0%, rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.96) 100%);
}

.care-type-flip-front__body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.care-type-flip-front__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.care-type-flip-front__sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.care-type-flip-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Back Face */
.care-type-flip-back {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #284c34 0%, #3a6347 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.care-type-flip-back__logo {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.care-type-flip-back__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.care-type-flip-back__sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.care-type-flip-back__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* 100% Unique Image Mappings */
.care-type-card--live-in { background-image: url('../assets/images/live-in-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--visiting { background-image: url('../assets/images/visiting-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--companionship { background-image: url('../assets/images/companionship-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--personal { background-image: url('../assets/images/personal-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--overnight { background-image: url('../assets/images/overnight-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--respite { background-image: url('../assets/images/respite-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--dementia { background-image: url('../assets/images/dementia-care.jpg'); }
.care-type-card--hospital { background-image: url('../assets/images/hospital-care.jpg'); background-position: bottom center; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .care-type-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .care-type-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===================================================================
   REDESIGNED GUIDES SECTION — "Make an informed decision"
   =================================================================== */
.guides-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9f7f2 0%, #f4f1ea 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.guide-cards-new {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.guide-cards-new__stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.guide-card-new {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}

.guide-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* Coloured header bands */
.guide-card-new__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.guide-card-new__header--green  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a6347, #5b8d6a); }
.guide-card-new__header--teal   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a4a4a, #2d7a6e); }
.guide-card-new__header--gold   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8a6414, #c49a2b); }

.guide-card-new__category {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.guide-card-new__read-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Card bodies */
.guide-card-new__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.guide-card-new--featured .guide-card-new__body {
  padding: 2rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Icon circles */
.guide-card-new__icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.25);
}

.guide-card-new__icon-wrap--teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4a4a, #2d7a6e);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 74, 74, 0.3);
}

.guide-card-new__icon-wrap--gold {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.3);
}

.guide-card-new__title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

.guide-card-new--side .guide-card-new__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.guide-card-new__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Checklist for featured card */
.guide-card-new__checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.guide-card-new__checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.guide-card-new__checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='10' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%231e3e27' stroke-width='3.5'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 10px;
}

/* Side card link */
.guide-card-new__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.guide-card-new__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .guide-cards-new {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Legacy guide-card (still used elsewhere) */
.guide-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }

.guide-card {
  background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: all var(--ease); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.guide-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.guide-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

.guide-card:hover .guide-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.guide-card__body { padding: 1.75rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.guide-card__icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.guide-card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--color-green-dark); margin-bottom: 0.65rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.guide-card__img-link { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.guide-card__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--ease); }
.guide-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-green); }
.guide-card__text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

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

.contact-section { background-color: var(--color-cream); }

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
}

.contact-form__intent legend, .form-checkboxes legend {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.contact-form__intent-options, .checkbox-options { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.intent-option, .checkbox-option {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; background: var(--color-cream-light); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.intent-option:hover, .checkbox-option:hover { border-color: var(--color-green); background: var(--color-white); }

.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
}
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form-field label { font-size: 0.825rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-green-dark); }

.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-white); transition: all var(--ease); outline: none;
}

.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 107, 71, 0.12);
}

.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-consent { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-consent label { font-size: 0.825rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.form-submit { text-align: center; }

/* POSTCODE CHECKER WIDGET */
.postcode-checker {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.postcode-checker__title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.postcode-checker__form { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }

.postcode-checker__input {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem; outline: none;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.postcode-checker__input:focus { border-color: var(--color-green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 107, 71, 0.15); }

.postcode-checker__result {
  margin-top: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.825rem; line-height: 1.45;
  display: none; padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #f0f7f2; color: var(--color-green-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(59, 107, 71, 0.2);
}

.postcode-checker__result.active { display: block; }

/* FLOATING QUICK-CONTACT PILL */
.floating-contact-pill {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.75rem; right: 1.75rem; z-index: 190;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem 0.4rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(120px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-slow), bottom 0.35s ease;
}

.floating-contact-pill.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.floating-contact-pill.elevated { bottom: 5.25rem; }

.floating-contact-pill__phone { color: var(--color-gold-light); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.floating-contact-pill__phone:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .floating-contact-pill { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.45rem 0.35rem 0.85rem; }
  .floating-contact-pill.elevated { bottom: 4.5rem; }
  .floating-contact-pill__phone span { display: none; }
}

/* FOOTER LOGO & ULTRA-SHARP SOCIAL MEDIA BUTTONS */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-green-dark); color: var(--color-footer-text);
  padding-top: 3.5rem; border-top: 2px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.4);
}

.site-footer p {
  color: rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.9);
}

.footer-main,
.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-main,
  .footer-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-main,
  .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 1.25rem 2rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-logo { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-socials { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-col__heading { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .footer-badges { justify-content: center; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
  .footer-bottom__inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .footer-legal-links { justify-content: center; }
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.footer-logo__img {
  width: auto;
  height: 50px;
  max-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand__logo {
  width: auto;
  height: 48px;
  max-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.footer-logo__primary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-logo__secondary {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-tagline, .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-tagline);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.nav-logo__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-tagline);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 68, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.footer-social:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e7c25b 0%, #c49a2b 50%, #9a761a 100%);
  color: #1e3e27;
  border-color: #e2b744;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.45);
}

.footer-social svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.footer-col__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-col__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.footer-col__link { font-size: 0.825rem; color: var(--color-footer-link); transition: all var(--ease); }
.footer-col__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); transform: translateX(3px); }

.footer-badges {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.25rem 2.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.9);
}

.footer-bottom { background-color: #152b1b; padding: 1rem 0 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.footer-bottom__inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; }
.footer-copyright { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(244,241,234,0.65); }
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-legal-link { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(244,241,234,0.65); }
.footer-legal-link:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

/* REDESIGNED LUXURY FLOATING GLASS COOKIE CARD */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(150%) scale(0.95);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.cookie-banner.visible {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.cookie-banner__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.cookie-banner__icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.cookie-banner__header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-banner__text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cookie-banner__text a {
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   MOBILE VIEWPORT AUDIT & ZERO-OVERFLOW RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES (<= 600px)
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }

  .container, .hero__container, .nav-container {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Hero & Postcode Checker */
  .hero {
    padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero__container {
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero__image-badge {
    left: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    width: auto;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1rem);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.15);
  }

  .hero__badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .hero__badge-text strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero__badge-text span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .postcode-checker {
    padding: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .postcode-checker__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .postcode-checker__input,
  .postcode-checker__form .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Button Groups */
  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .btn-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Cards and Grid Wrappers */
  .care-type-grid,
  .service-cards,
  .cqc-trust-grid,
  .testimonial-grid,
  .guide-cards,
  .signs-grid,
  .care-option-cards,
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Form Grid */
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   ADVICE & SUPPORT PAGE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS (Forest & Gold Luxury)
   =================================================================== */

/* General Guidance Disclaimer Box */
.disclaimer-box {
  background: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 43, 0.35);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.disclaimer-box__icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Notice & Callout Banners */
.advice-callout-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-green-dark) 0%, #2b5437 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advice-callout-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 183, 68, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.advice-callout-banner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.advice-callout-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  line-height: 1.65;

}

.brand-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Funding Options Cards */
.funding-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.funding-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.funding-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.funding-card__header {
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.funding-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.funding-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.funding-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.funding-card__text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.funding-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.funding-card__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.funding-card__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  font-weight: 800;

}

.funding-step-box {
  background: #f0f7f2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-green);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.funding-card__note {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.8);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Benefits Grid */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.benefit-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(226, 183, 68, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefit-card__content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benefit-card__content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6-Step Roadmap */
.roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.roadmap-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.roadmap-card__number {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-green-dark), var(--color-green));
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.2);
}

.roadmap-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.roadmap-card__text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Power of Attorney (LPA) Cards & OPG Card */
.lpa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.lpa-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.lpa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.lpa-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lpa-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.lpa-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
}

.opg-contact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f7f4 0%, #eef3ee 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.opg-contact-card__info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.opg-contact-card__info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.opg-contact-card__details {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.opg-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.opg-contact-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styling */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.faq-item__question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item__caret {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-item__caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

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

/* Advice & Support Page Split Grids */
.advice-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.advice-split-grid--reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

.advice-split-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .funding-options-grid,
  .benefits-grid,
  .roadmap-grid,
  .lpa-grid,
  .advice-split-grid,
  .advice-split-grid--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .opg-contact-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .opg-contact-card__details {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .opg-contact-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ghost Watermark & Editorial Hero */
.hiw-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hiw-ghost-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 11rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.035);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
}

.condition-hero__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hiw-hero__image-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
}

.hiw-hero__image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hiw-hero__image-overlay-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(29, 74, 43, 0.85) 0%, rgba(29, 74, 43, 0) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* 3-Step Process Cards */
.hiw-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hiw-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.hiw-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hiw-step-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.hiw-step-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hiw-step-card:hover .hiw-step-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hiw-step-card__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(29, 74, 43, 0.94);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hiw-step-card__num--right {
  left: auto;
  right: 1rem;
}

.hiw-step-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.hiw-step-card__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hiw-step-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hiw-step-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hiw-step-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.hiw-step-card__badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-green);
}

.hiw-step-card__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.hiw-step-card__cta a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease), gap var(--ease);
}

.hiw-step-card__cta a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* Ongoing Care Box */
.hiw-ongoing-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f8f5 0%, #f0ece0 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hiw-ongoing-box__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hiw-ongoing-box__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hiw-ongoing-box__body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hiw-ongoing-box__body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Pillars Section ("More than a care plan") */
.hiw-pillars-lead {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hiw-pillars-lead__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hiw-pillars-lead__tagline {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.hiw-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hiw-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.hiw-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hiw-pillar-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.hiw-pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.hiw-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* App & Connected Family Section */
.hiw-app-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hiw-app-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hiw-app-visual__img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.14);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hiw-app-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.25rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.hiw-app-badge__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-green);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hiw-app-badge__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.hiw-app-badge__text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hiw-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.hiw-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hiw-checklist__check {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.hiw-quote-callout {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Not Sure Guidance Box */
.hiw-guidance-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hiw-guidance-box h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hiw-guidance-box p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hiw-guidance-box__highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

/* Full Width Dark Banner */
.hiw-banner-strip {
  background: var(--grad-green);
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.hiw-banner-strip__inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hiw-banner-strip__text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Bottom Conversation CTA Section */
.hiw-conversation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hiw-conversation-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hiw-conversation-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hiw-conversation-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hiw-conversation-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for How It Works */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hiw-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .hiw-app-grid,
  .hiw-conversation-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hiw-ongoing-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hiw-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hiw-guidance-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .hiw-app-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOB APPLICATION FORM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.job-app-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.job-app-form {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.job-app-section {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: background-color var(--ease);
}

.job-app-section:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.job-app-section:nth-child(even) {
  background: #faf9f6;
}

.job-app-section__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-app-section__num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.job-app-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.job-app-section__intro {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-green);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

/* Choice & Option Grid */
.job-options-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-options-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.job-options-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.job-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.job-options-grid--inline {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.job-option-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  user-select: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.job-option-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-pale);
}

.job-option-card input[type="radio"],
.job-option-card input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--color-green);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.job-option-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--color-green);
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

/* File Upload Dropzone */
.job-file-upload {
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.job-file-upload:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-pale);
}

.job-file-upload input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.job-file-upload__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-green);
}

.job-file-upload__title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.job-file-upload__hint {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.job-file-upload__filename {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green);
}

/* Declaration Box */
.job-declaration-box {
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 106, 63, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.job-submit-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 0 0.5rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .job-app-section {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .job-options-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORK FOR US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Role Cards Grid */
.wfu-roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.wfu-role-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.wfu-role-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.wfu-role-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.wfu-role-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.wfu-role-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.wfu-role-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: gap var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}

.wfu-role-card__link:hover {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-green);
}

/* 5Ts of Care Grid */
.wfu-5t-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.wfu-5t-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.25);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.wfu-5t-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.wfu-5t-letter {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.wfu-5t-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wfu-5t-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Career Pathway Steps */
.wfu-pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.wfu-pathway-step {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.wfu-pathway-step__num {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.wfu-pathway-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wfu-pathway-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* How to Join Steps */
.wfu-join-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.wfu-join-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.wfu-join-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wfu-join-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wfu-join-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* What We Look For Grid */
.wfu-qualities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.wfu-quality-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.wfu-quality-item__icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green);
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Staff Testimonials */
.wfu-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.wfu-testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.wfu-testimonial-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.wfu-testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.wfu-testimonial-card__text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.wfu-testimonial-card__author {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Responsive queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .wfu-pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .wfu-join-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .wfu-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .wfu-pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* About Us Testimonials Section (Fully contained on mobile screen height) */
#testimonials {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

#testimonials .wfu-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

#testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #testimonials {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2rem;
  }

  #testimonials .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  #testimonials .section-header .divider {
    margin: 0.45rem auto 0.75rem;
  }

  #testimonials .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card__icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card__text {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 768px) {
  #testimonials .wfu-testimonials-grid {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.1rem 0.75rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  #testimonials .wfu-testimonial-card__text {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE (Tiles, Office Info, Map & Form)
   =================================================================== */

.contact-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf7f1 0%, #f6efe4 55%, #f1e7d8 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 28%, rgba(200,150,62,0.12) 0%, rgba(246,239,228,0.4) 55%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-hero-soft-shape {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-hero-soft-shape svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.contact-hero-decor {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-hero-decor--right {
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: clamp(140px, 24vw, 260px);
  max-width: 260px;
}

.contact-hero-decor--left {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: clamp(110px, 18vw, 190px);
  max-width: 190px;
}

.contact-hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-hero-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px);
}

.contact-hero-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero-section .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero-section .breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-green);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}

.contact-hero-section .breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.35);
  color: #a87630;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  color: var(--color-heading, #4a7c59);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-hero-section .divider {
  margin: 0.75rem auto 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-text-mid, #4a4a4a);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .contact-hero-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0 3.75rem;
  }
  .contact-hero-decor--right {
    width: 135px;
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  .contact-hero-decor--left {
    width: 105px;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}

/* Contact Tiles Section */
.contact-tiles-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-cream-light);
}

.contact-tiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .contact-tiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .contact-tiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.contact-tile-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.contact-tile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(45, 106, 63, 0.35);
}

.contact-tile-card__media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.contact-tile-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.contact-tile-card:hover .contact-tile-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.contact-tile-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(29, 74, 43, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-tile-card__content {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-tile-card__tagline {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-tile-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-tile-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-tile-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-tile-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-tile-action svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

.contact-tile-action--primary {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-tile-action--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-tile-action--secondary {
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 106, 63, 0.2);
}

.contact-tile-action--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-green);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-green);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-tile-action--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-green);
}

.contact-tile-action--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-green);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-tile-action--email {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  padding-left: 0.65rem;
  padding-right: 0.65rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .contact-tile-action--email {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding-left: 0.45rem;
    padding-right: 0.45rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
}

/* Visit Us & Office Section */
.contact-visit-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.contact-visit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-visit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.contact-info-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--color-cream-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.contact-info-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-info-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-card__body p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.contact-info-card__body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info-card__body a {
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}

.contact-info-card__body a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-hours-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-hours-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-hours-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-hours-row .day {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.contact-hours-row .time {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-map-box {
  background: var(--color-cream-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  min-height: 480px;
}

.contact-map-box__map {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 400px;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.contact-map-box__footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   COMPANIONSHIP CARE JOBS PAGE (Careers Landing)
   =================================================================== */

.job-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29, 74, 43, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 32, 64, 0.92) 100%),
              url('../assets/images/careers/hero-companionship-jobs.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.job-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.job-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.job-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.5);
  color: #dba852;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-hero-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.job-hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.job-hero-intro {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* 6 Action Cards: What Does a Companionship Carer Do */
.job-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .job-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .job-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.job-action-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.job-action-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(45, 106, 63, 0.35);
}

.job-action-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.job-action-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.job-action-card__text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Comparison Section */
.job-compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

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

.job-compare-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.job-compare-card--companionship {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf6ee 100%);
}

.job-compare-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.job-compare-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.job-compare-card__intro {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-compare-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.job-compare-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.job-compare-list li .check-icon {
  color: var(--color-green);
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.job-compare-note {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.job-compare-note--companionship {
  background: rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.3);
}

.job-compare-note--personal {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Simple Difference Banner Strip */
.job-diff-banner {
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.job-diff-banner h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.job-diff-banner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}

/* SIDE-BY-SIDE PANELS (Design Note: Image -> Dark Navy Panel -> Checklist) */
.job-side-panels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .job-side-panels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.job-side-panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy);
}

.job-side-panel__media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.job-side-panel__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.job-side-panel:hover .job-side-panel__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.job-side-panel__body {
  background: #1a365d; /* Dark Blue / Navy */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.job-side-panel__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.job-side-panel__intro {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-side-panel__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.job-side-panel__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.job-side-panel__list li .check-tick {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.job-side-panel__footnote {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Interactive Assessment Pipeline Steps */
.job-pipeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .job-pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .job-pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.job-pipeline-step {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.job-pipeline-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--color-green);
}

.job-pipeline-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-green-pale);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 106, 63, 0.3);
}

.job-pipeline-step__title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Benefits Grid */
.job-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .job-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .job-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.job-benefit-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.job-benefit-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.job-benefit-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.job-benefit-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

/* Training Modules Grid */
.job-training-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .job-training-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.job-training-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.job-training-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-green);
}

.job-training-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.job-training-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.job-training-card__text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Vacancy Card */
.job-vacancy-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .job-vacancy-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.job-vacancy-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-vacancy-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.job-vacancy-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.job-vacancy-badge {
  background: var(--color-gold-pale);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.4);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE (Values, Home is Best, 50/50 Split, Beyond Care)
   =================================================================== */

.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--grad-mesh-hero);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.about-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Thin Full-Length Strip Banner */
.about-thin-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a6347 0%, #4a7c59 50%, #3a6347 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.3);
}

.about-thin-banner__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-thin-banner__text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-thin-banner__phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-thin-banner__phone:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 5 Core Values Grid */
.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.about-value-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-value-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-value-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-value-card__text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Home Is Best 4 Pillars */
.home-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.home-pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.home-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.home-pillar-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.home-pillar-card__text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 50/50 Split Family Section */
.about-family-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .about-family-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.about-family-split__content {
  background: #1a365d; /* Prime Years Navy Blue */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-family-split__content {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.about-family-split__tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-family-split__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-family-split__text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-family-split__media {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  position: relative;
}

.about-family-split__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* FAQ Callout Cards (Important Disclaimers & Our Approach) */
.faq-callout-card {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0 auto;
  background: #fdfcf9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 68, 0.4);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.faq-callout-card--approach {
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-green);
  background: #f6f9f6;
}

.faq-callout-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-callout-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.faq-callout-card--approach .faq-callout-card__tag {
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.faq-callout-card__text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONDITION PRACTICAL GUIDES & INTERACTIVE CHECKLISTS
   ========================================================================== */
.guide-content-block {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.guide-intro-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.routine-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.routine-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.routine-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.routine-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.routine-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.routine-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.routine-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.routine-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.routine-card__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
}

.routine-card__list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.routine-card__tip {
  margin-top: auto;
  background: #fdfbf5;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(226, 183, 68, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

.routine-card__tip strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

/* Interactive Checklist Box */
.interactive-checklist-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.interactive-checklist-box__header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.interactive-checklist-box__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.interactive-checklist-box__note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0 0;
}

.checklist-items-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.checklist-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: #fdfdfd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.checklist-check-item:hover {
  background: #f8faf8;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.checklist-check-item input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--color-green-dark);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.checklist-check-item span {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Red Flags & Clinical Advisory Box */
.clinical-advice-box {
  background: #fffbfb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.25);
  border-left: 5px solid #c0392b;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.clinical-advice-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #962d22;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.clinical-advice-box__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.clinical-advice-box__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.clinical-advice-box__list li::before {
  content: "⚠";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #c0392b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.emergency-fast-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b1e15 0%, #5e110b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.emergency-fast-banner h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffd7d3;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.emergency-fast-banner p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

/* External Resources Links Grid */
.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.resource-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.resource-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.resource-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.resource-card__link-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.resource-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .routine-cards-grid,
  .checklist-items-grid,
  .resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT STYLESHEET & CHECKLIST TOOLBAR
   ============================================================ */
.print-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.btn-print {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-green-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-print:hover {
  background: var(--color-green-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.15);
}

@media print {
  body {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-size: 11pt;
  }

  .site-header,
  .site-footer,
  .mobile-menu,
  .hamburger,
  .floating-contact-pill,
  .cookie-banner,
  .print-toolbar,
  .btn,
  .postcode-checker,
  .nav-actions {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 1.5rem 0 !important;
  }

  .routine-card,
  .guide-card,
  .guide-intro-card {
    border: 1px solid #cccccc !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
    break-inside: avoid;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  a {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
  }
}


/* ===================================================================
   ENHANCED CONTRAST & ACCESSIBILITY (Row 5, 6, 10, 11 Fixes)
   =================================================================== */
.dom-note {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #2c3a2f !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 2rem auto 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}
.dom-note strong {
  color: #9c6e23 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.emergency-strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 2rem auto 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}
.emergency-strip__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.emergency-strip p {
  color: #2c3a2f !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.emergency-strip p strong {
  color: #9c6e23 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.emergency-strip p a {
  color: var(--color-green-dark, #163820) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}
.emergency-strip p a:hover {
  color: #9c6e23 !important;
}

.footer-office {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #f4f1ea;
}
.footer-office h4 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.footer-office p {
  color: #f4f1ea !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.footer-office strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.footer-office span {
  color: rgba(244, 241, 234, 0.82);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}
.footer-office a {
  color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.footer-office a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-office a[href^="mailto"] {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  word-break: break-all;
}
.footer-office a[href^="mailto"]:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
}

/* Policy & Compliance Page Hero Contrast */
.hero--compliance,
.hero--service.hero--dementia {
  background: #fbf9f5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hero--compliance h1,
.hero--service.hero--dementia h1 {
  color: #0f2040 !important; /* Deep Blue / Black */
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.hero--compliance p,
.hero--service.hero--dementia p {
  color: #3b5042 !important; /* Readable dark forest/slate */
}
.hero--compliance .breadcrumb,
.hero--service.hero--dementia .breadcrumb {
  color: var(--color-text-mid) !important;
}
.hero--compliance .breadcrumb a,
.hero--service.hero--dementia .breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-green-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}







/* ==========================================================================
   PYCA HEALTHCARE STAFFING GATEWAY
   Featuring photorealistic official staff lanyard, credential badge & microsite gateway
   ========================================================================== */

.staffing-gateway-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 2.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary, #fbf9f5);
}

.staffing-gateway-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.85rem 3.25rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 85% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(100% 100% at 10% 90%, rgba(30, 64, 110, 0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0d223a 0%, #132b4e 50%, #1a3865 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -12px rgba(13, 34, 58, 0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background illumination */
.gateway-card__glow-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

/* --- Content Column --- */
.gateway-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gateway-card__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


.gateway-tag-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.gateway-card__title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.gateway-card__title span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5d77f, #d4af37);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gateway-card__lead {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #d1ded8;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.gateway-card__lead strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Feature Badges */
.gateway-card__features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.gateway-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gateway-feat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gateway-feat-icon {
  color: #dfb74a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.gateway-feat-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gateway-feat-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Actions */
.gateway-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gateway-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.gateway-btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f3d779 50%, #c59b27 100%);
  color: #1a365d;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border: none;
}

.gateway-btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  color: #1a365d;
}

.gateway-btn--primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.gateway-btn--primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gateway-btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.gateway-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  color: #f5d77f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Visual Column: Photorealistic Lanyard & ID Showcase --- */
.gateway-card__visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.gateway-lanyard-showcase {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  perspective: 1100px;
  outline: none;
}

.gateway-lanyard-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #091728;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.45s ease;
}

.gateway-lanyard-showcase:hover .gateway-lanyard-frame {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) rotate3d(1, -1, 0, 2.5deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 65px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
}

.gateway-lanyard-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.gateway-lanyard-showcase:hover .gateway-lanyard-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Light glare sweep across lanyard photo on hover */
.gateway-lanyard-glare {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 45%,
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 50%,
    transparent 58%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gateway-lanyard-showcase:hover .gateway-lanyard-glare {
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

/* Bottom Right Interactive CTA Tag */
.gateway-lanyard-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #0b1a2d;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gateway-lanyard-showcase:hover .gateway-lanyard-tag {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1a2d;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .staffing-gateway-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  }

  .gateway-lanyard-showcase {
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .staffing-gateway-section {
    padding: 0.75rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .staffing-gateway-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .gateway-card__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .gateway-card__features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .gateway-card__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

  .gateway-lanyard-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* Three Simple Steps to Start Care (Attachment 4 layout) */
.steps-start-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
}

.steps-start-card {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #ede3d4;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.steps-start-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 62, 39, 0.06);
}

.steps-start-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b88628;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.steps-start-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4a5568;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .steps-start-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .steps-start-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   LIFESTYLE & TRUSTED SERVICES (Clean Light Design)
   =================================================================== */
.lifestyle-services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.lifestyle-service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ebd9c2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.lifestyle-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.4);
}

.lifestyle-service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-green-dark, #1d4a2b);
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.lifestyle-service-card__bar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold, #c8963e);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.lifestyle-service-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #4a5c4e;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lifestyle-service-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  }
  .lifestyle-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Staff Benefits Section (work-for-us.html)
   =================================================================== */
.staff-benefits-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.staff-benefits-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #2b3a30;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.staff-benefits-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #275239;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(39, 82, 57, 0.25);
}

.staff-benefits-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
  stroke-width: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .staff-benefits-list {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
  .staff-benefits-item {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .staff-benefits-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
  .staff-benefits-icon svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Condition Support & Adaptation Tips Cards (multiple-sclerosis.html & arthritis.html)
   =================================================================== */
.ms-conditions-grid,
.adaptation-tips-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.ms-condition-card,
.adaptation-tip-card,
.matters-card {
  background: #edf5ef;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.6rem;
  transition: transform var(--ease, 0.25s ease), box-shadow var(--ease, 0.25s ease);
}

.ms-condition-card:hover,
.adaptation-tip-card:hover,
.matters-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(45, 106, 63, 0.08);
}

.ms-condition-card__title,
.adaptation-tip-card__title,
.matters-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark, #163820);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ms-condition-card__text,
.adaptation-tip-card__text,
.matters-card__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text, #2c3a2f);
  margin: 0;
}

.matters-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.matters-callout {
  background: #fdf6ec;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.matters-callout__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold, #c8963e);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.matters-callout__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text, #2c3a2f);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ms-conditions-grid,
  .adaptation-tips-list,
  .matters-list {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }
  .ms-condition-card,
  .adaptation-tip-card,
  .matters-card {
    padding: 1.05rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 8px);
  }
  .ms-condition-card__title,
  .adaptation-tip-card__title,
  .matters-card__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .ms-condition-card__text,
  .adaptation-tip-card__text,
  .matters-card__text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .matters-callout {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 8px);
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
  }
  .matters-callout__text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Parkinson's, Stroke & End of Life Tips Cards
   =================================================================== */
.parkinsons-tips-card,
.stroke-tips-card,
.eol-tips-card {
  background: #edf5ef;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.parkinsons-tips-card__title,
.stroke-tips-card__title,
.eol-tips-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark, #163820);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.parkinsons-tips-list,
.stroke-tips-list,
.eol-tips-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.eol-tips-list {
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.eol-tips-list .eol-tip-item:not(:last-child) {
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.15);
}

.parkinsons-tip-item,
.stroke-tip-item,
.eol-tip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.parkinsons-tip-num,
.stroke-tip-num,
.eol-tip-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  min-width: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold, #c8963e);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.parkinsons-tip-text,
.stroke-tip-text,
.eol-tip-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.parkinsons-tip-text strong,
.stroke-tip-text strong,
.eol-tip-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-dark, #163820);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.parkinsons-tip-text p,
.stroke-tip-text p,
.eol-tip-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text, #2c3a2f);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .parkinsons-tips-card,
  .stroke-tips-card,
  .eol-tips-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .parkinsons-tips-card__title,
  .stroke-tips-card__title,
  .eol-tips-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .parkinsons-tips-list,
  .stroke-tips-list {
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }
  .eol-tips-list {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .eol-tips-list .eol-tip-item:not(:last-child) {
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .parkinsons-tip-num,
  .stroke-tip-num,
  .eol-tip-num {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    min-width: 26px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .parkinsons-tip-text strong,
  .stroke-tip-text strong,
  .eol-tip-text strong {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .parkinsons-tip-text p,
  .stroke-tip-text p,
  .eol-tip-text p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}