/* =========================================================
   AdmitVista — design system
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --c-bg: #ffffff;
  --c-bg-alt: #f3f6fa;
  --c-bg-dark: #1f3d56;        /* deep steel-blue (matches brand swatch, darker) */
  --c-bg-cta: #fbf3ec;         /* warm peach tint */
  --c-ink: #14283a;
  --c-ink-soft: #4a5d72;
  --c-ink-muted: #6b7d92;
  --c-line: #dde4ee;
  --c-brand: #406987;          /* steel-blue from logo background swatch */
  --c-brand-2: #2f5675;        /* darker steel-blue */
  --c-brand-soft: #d6e0eb;     /* tinted bg version */
  --c-accent: #d8a07a;         /* warm peach (matches cap line art) */
  --c-accent-2: #c08361;
  --c-success: #2e8b6b;

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

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 51, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px -10px rgba(15, 23, 51, 0.18);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.35);

  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --maxw-narrow: 760px;

  --t: 220ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* Reset-ish */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: transparent; color: inherit; }
a { color: var(--c-brand); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--c-brand-2); }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--c-accent); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--c-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 .4em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h1 em { color: var(--c-brand); font-style: italic; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 em { color: var(--c-brand); font-style: italic; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
p  { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--c-ink-soft); }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--maxw-narrow); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-brand);
  background: rgba(64, 105, 135, 0.12);
  padding: .35em .8em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .8rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), background var(--t), color var(--t);
  white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
}
.btn--lg { padding: 1rem 1.6rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-brand-2); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-ink); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-brand); color: var(--c-brand); }

/* =========================================================
   Top announcement bar
   ========================================================= */
.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbe7d4 0%, #f5d5b7 50%, #e8d6c4 100%);
  color: #5a3a22;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216,160,122,.3);
}
.topbar__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: .55rem 22px;
}
.topbar__cta { color: var(--c-brand); font-weight: 700; }
.topbar__cta:hover { color: var(--c-brand-2); }

/* =========================================================
   Header
   ========================================================= */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.06) 100%),
    url('assets/brand-bg.png') center/cover,
    var(--c-brand);
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
}
.header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(20,40,58,.45); }
.header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 12px 22px;
}
/* ---------- Logo (cap + textured wordmark, no container) ---------- */
.logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.logo:hover { opacity: .92; }
.logo__cap { width: 40px; height: 40px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; }
.logo__word {
  height: 24px; width: auto; display: block;
  /* Soft shadow only — brightness is now baked into the wordmark asset itself. */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.35));
}
.logo--footer .logo__cap { width: 58px; height: 58px; }
.logo--footer .logo__word {
  height: 36px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
}

.nav ul { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; }
.nav a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .96rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
/* Active section indicator — readable against the steel-blue header. */
.nav a.is-active { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.nav a.is-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.header__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #3a2310;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  position: relative;
  animation: header-cta-pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.header__cta:hover {
  background: #ecb585;
  color: #2a1909;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes header-cta-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18), 0 0 0 0 rgba(216, 160, 122, 0); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18), 0 0 0 7px rgba(216, 160, 122, 0.32); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .header__cta { animation: none; }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav-toggle span { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--t); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem;
  padding: .5rem 22px 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.05), rgba(0,0,0,.15)),
    var(--c-brand);
}
.mobile-nav a { padding: .9rem 0; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.mobile-nav .btn { margin-top: .8rem; background: var(--c-accent); color: #3a2310; }

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate;
  padding: clamp(50px, 8vw, 90px) 0 0;
  background: var(--c-bg);
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 0%, rgba(64,105,135,.20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 30%, rgba(216,160,122,.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f9fc 0%, #ffffff 75%);
}
.hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(64,105,135,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(64,105,135,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 38px 38px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Brand banner — portrait lockup (cap above wordmark) on the brand swatch. */
.brand-banner {
  background: url('assets/brand-bg.png') center/cover, var(--c-brand);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 56px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.brand-banner__cap {
  width: clamp(110px, 14vw, 160px); height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
}
.brand-banner__word {
  max-width: 420px; width: 70%; height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.3));
}
.brand-banner__tag {
  margin-top: .4rem;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}
.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem; align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}
.hero__content .lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); max-width: 560px;
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; margin: 1.6rem 0 2.2rem; }
.hero__stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding-top: 1.4rem; max-width: 620px;
}
.hero__stats li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero__stats strong { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem); color: var(--c-brand); }
.hero__stats span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-ink-muted); }

/* ======================================================
   Hero illustration — animated SVG of aspirational university
   buildings, with a floating graduation cap and a paper plane.
   ====================================================== */
.hero__illustration {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .9rem;
}
.hero-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 36px rgba(20, 40, 58, 0.25));
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero__illustration-caption {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--c-ink-soft);
}

/* Buildings rise from below on first paint. */
.hero-svg .building {
  transform: translateY(60px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: bldg-rise 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 100%;
}
.hero-svg .building--1 { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.hero-svg .building--2 { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hero-svg .building--3 { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
@keyframes bldg-rise {
  0%   { transform: translateY(60px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}

/* Lit windows flicker softly. */
.hero-svg .lit-window {
  animation: window-flicker 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}
.hero-svg .lit-window:nth-of-type(2n) { animation-delay: .8s; animation-duration: 5s; }
.hero-svg .lit-window:nth-of-type(3n) { animation-delay: 1.6s; animation-duration: 4.5s; }
.hero-svg .lit-window:nth-of-type(5n) { animation-delay: 2.2s; }
@keyframes window-flicker {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: .65; }
}

/* Stars twinkle. */
.hero-svg .star {
  animation: star-twinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}
.hero-svg .star:nth-of-type(2n) { animation-delay: .5s; animation-duration: 2.5s; }
.hero-svg .star:nth-of-type(3n) { animation-delay: 1s;  animation-duration: 4s; }
.hero-svg .star:nth-of-type(5n) { animation-delay: 1.5s; animation-duration: 3.5s; }
@keyframes star-twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .35; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Sun pulses gently. */
.hero-svg .sun {
  animation: sun-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}
@keyframes sun-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .55; }
  50%      { opacity: .85; }
}

/* Graduation cap bobs up and down. */
.hero-svg .floating-cap {
  animation: cap-bob 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}
@keyframes cap-bob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)     rotate(-3deg); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Paper airplane glides across the sky on a gentle arc. */
.hero-svg .paper-plane {
  animation: plane-glide 14s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
  opacity: 0;
}
@keyframes plane-glide {
  0%   { transform: translate(-40px, 230px) rotate(-12deg); opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: 1; }
  50%  { transform: translate(290px, 110px) rotate(-8deg); }
  92%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(640px, 50px)  rotate(-15deg); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Clock minute hand makes one slow revolution. */
.hero-svg .clock-min {
  animation: clock-tick 60s linear infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 470px 412px;
}
@keyframes clock-tick {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Respect users who prefer reduced motion. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-svg .building,
  .hero-svg .floating-cap,
  .hero-svg .star,
  .hero-svg .paper-plane,
  .hero-svg .sun,
  .hero-svg .lit-window,
  .hero-svg .clock-min {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

.quick-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; }
.quick-form label, .contact__form label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink-soft);
}
.quick-form input, .quick-form select,
.contact__form input, .contact__form select, .contact__form textarea {
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font: inherit; color: var(--c-ink); background: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.quick-form input:focus, .quick-form select:focus,
.contact__form input:focus, .contact__form select:focus, .contact__form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--c-brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(64, 105, 135, .15);
}

/* Phone field: country-code select + number input as a single visual control */
.phone-group {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.phone-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--c-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(64, 105, 135, .15);
}
.phone-group > select,
.phone-group > input {
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.phone-group > select {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  max-width: 145px;
  padding-right: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--c-line) !important;
  background: rgba(64, 105, 135, .05);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.phone-group > input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.phone-group > select:focus,
.phone-group > input:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .phone-group > select { max-width: 120px; padding-left: .6rem; padding-right: 1.4rem; font-size: .85rem; }
}
.quick-form__note { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin: 0; text-align: center; }

/* Trust strip */
.trust {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: #fff;
}
.trust__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust__label {
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-ink-muted);
}
.trust__logos {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem; align-items: center;
}
.trust__logos li {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: .8;
}

/* =========================================================
   Generic section
   ========================================================= */
.section { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--c-bg-alt); }
.section--warm {
  /* warm peach-cream — bright but on-brand thanks to the cap-tone wash */
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 0% 0%, rgba(216,160,122,.18), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(64,105,135,.10), transparent 65%),
    #fdf6ee;
}
.section--dark { background: var(--c-bg-dark); color: #d4dbf2; }
.section--dark p { color: #aab3d6; }
.section--cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(216,160,122,.30), transparent 70%),
    var(--c-bg-cta);
}

.section__head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; text-align: center; }
.section__head--light h2 { color: #fff; }
.section__head--light .eyebrow { color: var(--c-accent); background: rgba(244,183,60,.16); }

/* =========================================================
   Service cards
   ========================================================= */
.cards {
  display: grid; gap: 1.4rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f0f5ff 100%);
  border-color: rgba(11,61,145,.2);
  position: relative;
}
.card--featured::before {
  content: "Most popular";
  position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-ink);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .7rem; border-radius: 999px;
}
.card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(11,61,145,.08);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.card__list { margin: .8rem 0 1.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
.card__list li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.4rem;
  font-size: .94rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft);
}
.card__list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55em;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-brand);
}
.card__link { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-brand); }
.card__link:hover { color: var(--c-brand-2); }


/* =========================================================
   Destinations grid
   ========================================================= */
.destinations {
  display: grid; gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
}
.dest {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.dest:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--c-brand); }
.dest .flag { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.dest h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.dest span:not(.flag) { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-ink-muted); }

/* =========================================================
   Process / steps
   ========================================================= */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.step {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-brand); opacity: .35;
  display: block; margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   Why us / reasons
   ========================================================= */
/* 6 reason cards laid out as a clean, symmetric 3 × 2 grid at desktop. */
.reasons {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .reasons { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .reasons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.reason {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(20,40,58,.04);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.reason:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.reason h3 { color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: .35em; }
.reason p { color: var(--c-ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================= */
.quotes {
  display: grid; gap: 1.4rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}
.quote {
  margin: 0; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.quote:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(216,160,122,.55); }
.quote::after {
  content: "“"; position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 4rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(216,160,122,.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote__head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.quote__avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(64,105,135,.15), 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(20,40,58,.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quote__rating {
  font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #e8a93c;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.quote blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem; font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-ink); line-height: 1.55;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.quote blockquote em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-brand); }
.quote figcaption { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .15rem; padding-top: .8rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.quote figcaption strong { color: var(--c-brand); font-size: 1rem; }
.quote figcaption span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-ink-muted); }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; }
.faq details {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.faq details[open] { border-color: var(--c-brand); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: .3rem 0;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+"; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--c-brand); transition: transform var(--t);
  font-weight: 400; line-height: 1;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq p { margin-top: .6rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   Contact section
   ========================================================= */
.contact {
  display: grid; gap: 3rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact__copy h2 em { color: var(--c-brand); }
.contact__meta { display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.contact__meta li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact__meta strong { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-ink-muted); }
.contact__meta a, .contact__meta span { color: var(--c-ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }

.contact__form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
}
.contact__form .row { display: grid; gap: 1rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.contact__form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

/* Make sure the [hidden] attribute wins over any explicit display rule
   (browser default `display: none` is otherwise overridden by `display: grid`). */
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ======================================================
   Legal pages (Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy)
   ====================================================== */
.legal {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(64,105,135,.08), transparent 70%),
    var(--c-bg);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
}
.legal__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.legal__head h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin: .5rem 0 .4rem;
}
.legal__meta {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.legal section { margin: 2rem 0; }
.legal section h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--c-brand);
  margin: 0 0 .8rem;
  padding-top: .4rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 5rem;
}
.legal section h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 1.2rem 0 .5rem;
}
.legal p,
.legal li { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--c-ink-soft); }
.legal section ul {
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  list-style: disc;
  margin: .5rem 0 1rem;
}
.legal section ul li { margin-bottom: .4rem; padding-left: .25rem; }
.legal a { color: var(--c-brand); text-decoration: underline; }
.legal a:hover { color: var(--c-brand-2); }
.legal__contact {
  background: rgba(64,105,135,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  list-style: none !important;
  padding-left: 1.4rem !important;
}
.legal__contact li { padding-left: 0; }
.legal__return {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.legal__return a {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.check {
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .65rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--c-ink-soft);
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.check input {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--c-brand);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.check a { color: var(--c-brand); text-decoration: underline; }
.check a:hover { color: var(--c-brand-2); }
.form-status { min-height: 1.4em; margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; text-align: center; }
.form-status.is-success { color: var(--c-success); font-weight: 600; }
.form-status.is-error   { color: #c2410c; font-weight: 600; }

/* Captcha widget (Turnstile / hCaptcha) — centred, so the form's vertical axis stays symmetrical */
.captcha-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; min-height: 65px; }
.captcha-row .cf-turnstile,
.captcha-row .h-captcha { display: inline-block; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.30) 100%),
    url('assets/brand-bg.png') center/cover,
    var(--c-brand);
  color: #d6e0eb;
  padding-top: 4rem;
}
.footer__inner {
  display: grid; gap: 3rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 2fr;
}
.footer__brand p { margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 340px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.footer__brand em { color: var(--c-accent); font-style: italic; }
.footer .logo--footer { margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.footer__cols {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
}
.footer__cols h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.footer__cols ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.footer__cols a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.footer__cols a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.footer__contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.socials { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background var(--t), color var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.socials a svg {
  width: 17px; height: 17px;
  fill: currentColor;
  display: block;
}
.socials a:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #3a2310;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.socials a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.4rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size: .85rem;
}
.footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
}
.footer__bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.footer__legal a { white-space: nowrap; }

/* Distinct copyright strip at the very bottom */
.footer__copyright {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .8rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* =========================================================
   Reveal animations
   ========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav, .header__cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .mobile-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
  .topbar__inner { font-size: .8rem; padding: .45rem 22px; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
  .contact__form .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust__inner { gap: 1rem; }
  .trust__logos { gap: 1.2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn--lg { padding: .9rem 1.2rem; font-size: .98rem; }
  .hero__card { padding: 1.4rem; }
  .section__head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .logo__cap { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .logo__word { height: 20px; }
}