/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   Local Grow — Stylesheet
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */

  :root {
    --bg:         #ffffff;
    --surface:    #fdfbf5;
    --surface2:   #f8f4e8;
    --border:     #e8dfc0;
    --border-lite:#f0e8cc;
    --gold:       #b8922a;
    --gold-deep:  #8c6d1f;
    --gold-light: #d4aa50;
    --gold-pale:  #f5edcc;
    --text:       #1a160a;
    --muted:      #7a6e56;
    --muted-lite: #a89878;
    --whatsapp:   #25d366;
    --gmail:      #ea4335;
    --royal:      #1a2d6e;
    --nav-bg:     rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    --nav-bg-scrolled: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    --panel-bg:   #ffffff;
    --shadow-soft: rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  }

  /* ── dark theme — same gold palette, dark surfaces ── */
  [data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg:         #16130c;
    --surface:    #1e1a10;
    --surface2:   #241f13;
    --border:     #3a3220;
    --border-lite:#2b2515;
    --gold:       #d4aa50;
    --gold-deep:  #c99a3a;
    --gold-light: #e8c274;
    --gold-pale:  #2e2712;
    --text:       #f4ecd8;
    --muted:      #b9ac8c;
    --muted-lite: #8a7c5e;
    --nav-bg:     rgba(22,19,12,.88);
    --nav-bg-scrolled: rgba(22,19,12,.96);
    --panel-bg:   #1c1810;
    --shadow-soft: rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; width: 100%; }

  body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ── subtle gold grain overlay ── */
  body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 90% 5%, rgba(184,146,42,.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 5% 90%, rgba(184,146,42,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  body > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ── responsive images safety net — explicit widths/heights on
     specific components (hero photos, project photos, etc.) above still win ── */
  img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

  /* ═══════════════ NAV ═══════════════ */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 1.1rem 3.5rem;
    background: var(--nav-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background .3s ease, padding .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  nav.scrolled {
    padding: .65rem 3.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(184,146,42,.1);
    background: var(--nav-bg-scrolled);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
  }
  .nav-logo:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }

  /* logo leaf spin on hover */
  .logo-icon { transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
  .nav-logo:hover .logo-icon { transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.1); }

  @keyframes logo-leaf {
    0%,100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    50%      { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); }
  }
  .logo-icon { animation: logo-leaf 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

  .logo-text-main {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
    font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text; letter-spacing: .04em; line-height: 1;
  }
  .logo-text-sub {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: .54rem; color: var(--muted-lite);
    letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block; margin-top: .15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
    padding-top: .12rem;
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.4rem; list-style: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
    font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .25s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; }
  .nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .78rem;
    padding: .55rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 1px;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(184,146,42,.25);
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(184,146,42,.35); }

  /* ── theme toggle ── */
  .theme-toggle {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 2.2rem; height: 2.2rem; margin-left: 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface); cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--gold-deep); transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s, background .25s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .theme-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(15deg); }
  .theme-toggle svg { width: 1.05rem; height: 1.05rem; }
  .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: none; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .icon-moon { display: none; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .icon-sun { display: block; }

  /* ═══════════════ HERO ═══════════════ */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8rem 3.5rem 3rem; gap: 5rem;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: .7rem; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease .1s forwards;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; display: inline-block;
    width: 2.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  }

  /* availability badge pulse */
  .badge-dot {
    display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: #2ecc71; border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: .35rem;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,204,113,.5); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(46,204,113,0); }
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6.5vw, 6.2rem);
    line-height: 1.0; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease .22s forwards;
  }
  .hero h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .97rem;
    max-width: 430px; line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease .34s forwards;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease .46s forwards;
  }
  .btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    color: #fff; padding: .9rem 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 600; border-radius: 1px;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: .07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,146,42,.3);
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .btn-gold:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(184,146,42,.4); }
  .btn-outline {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
    padding: .9rem 2.4rem; border-radius: 1px;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: border-color .25s, color .2s, transform .15s;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ── Hero Visual: photo collage ── */
  .hero-visual {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 1rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s ease .5s forwards;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-photo {
    border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  }
  .hero-photo img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
  }
  .hero-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  .hero-photo:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 3; height: 220px; }
  .hero-photo:nth-child(2) { height: 160px; }
  .hero-photo:nth-child(3) { height: 160px; }

  /* gold overlay badge on first photo */
  .hero-photo-badge {
    position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem;
    background: var(--nav-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 2px; padding: .4rem .9rem;
    font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; letter-spacing: .08em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }

  /* ── stat card ── */
  .hero-stat-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  }
  .stat-row { display: flex; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--gold-deep); line-height: 1; font-weight: 700;
  }
  .stat-label { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--muted-lite); margin-top: .3rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border-lite); margin: 1rem 0; }
  .skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
  .tag {
    background: var(--gold-pale); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1px; padding: .25rem .65rem;
    font-size: .7rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; letter-spacing: .04em;
  }

  /* ═══════════════ SECTIONS ═══════════════ */
  section { padding: 4rem 3.5rem; }
  .section-label {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: .68rem; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .75rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* ═══════════════ ABOUT ═══════════════ */
  #about {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem; align-items: start;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface);
  }
  .about-text p { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.95; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-size: .95rem; }

  /* policy notice */
  .policy-notice {
    background: var(--gold-pale); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .policy-notice-title {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: .5rem;
  }
  .policy-notice p {
    font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .35rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .policy-notice p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  .perks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .perk {
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: border-color .3s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .perk:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(184,146,42,.12); }
  .perk-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .65rem; }
  .perk-title { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .25rem; color: var(--text); }
  .perk-desc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted-lite); }

  /* ═══════════════ HOW IT WORKS ═══════════════ */
  #how-it-works {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .steps-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .step-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .25s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .step-num {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--gold-pale); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: .5rem; display: block;
  }
  .step-title { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
  .step-desc { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
  .step-card.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .step-card.highlight .step-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
  .step-card.highlight .step-title { color: #fff; }
  .step-card.highlight .step-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

  /* ═══════════════ SERVICES ═══════════════ */
  #services { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); }
  .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .service-card {
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 2.2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .25s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(184,146,42,.12); }
  .service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(184,146,42,.04), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .service-name {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--text);
  }
  .service-desc { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .service-price {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-lite); padding-top: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ═══════════════ PROJECTS ═══════════════ */
  #projects { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .project-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .25s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(184,146,42,.12); }
  .project-photo { height: 160px; overflow: hidden; }
  .project-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
  .project-card:hover .project-photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .project-body { padding: 1.6rem; }
  .project-icon {
    width: 2.8rem; height: 2.8rem; background: var(--gold-pale);
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .project-name {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .4rem;
  }
  .project-desc { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .project-stack { display: flex; gap: .4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* ═══════════════ POLICY BANNER ═══════════════ */
  .policy-banner {
    margin: 0 3.5rem;
    background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 2rem 3.5rem;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .policy-banner-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .policy-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  }
  .policy-item { }
  .policy-item-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
  .policy-item-title {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: .4rem;
  }
  .policy-item-desc { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
  .policy-item-val {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: .3rem;
  }

  /* ═══════════════ CTA BANNER ═══════════════ */
  .cta-banner {
    margin: 1.5rem 3.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, #6b4f18 100%);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 3.5rem;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 60px rgba(184,146,42,.25);
  }
  .cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem); line-height: 1.05; color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
  }
  .cta-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .88rem; margin-top: .5rem; }
  .btn-white {
    background: #fff; color: var(--gold-deep);
    padding: 1rem 2.6rem; border-radius: 1px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }

  /* ═══════════════ CONTACT ═══════════════ */
  #contact { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
  .contact-info p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-weight: 300; }
  .contact-channels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }

  /* ── animated blob contact buttons ── */
  @keyframes wa-pulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5), 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.3); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,0), 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.5); }
  }
  @keyframes gm-pulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(234,67,53,.5), 0 8px 30px rgba(234,67,53,.3); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(234,67,53,0), 0 8px 30px rgba(234,67,53,.5); }
  }
  @keyframes icon-spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.15); }
  }
  @keyframes btn-shine {
    0%   { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 200%; }
  }

  .contact-channels {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem;
  }

  .contact-btn {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
    border: none; cursor: pointer; color: #fff;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-radius .3s ease;
  }

  /* shine sweep on hover */
  .contact-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 60%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent);
    transition: none;
  }
  .contact-btn:hover::before {
    animation: btn-shine .5s ease forwards;
  }

  .contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .contact-btn:active {
    transform: scale(.97);
  }

  .btn-whatsapp {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #1da851);
    animation: wa-pulse 2.5s ease infinite;
  }
  .btn-whatsapp:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(37,211,102,.5);
    animation: none;
  }

  .btn-gmail {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea4335, #c5221f);
    animation: gm-pulse 2.5s ease 1.2s infinite;
  }
  .btn-gmail:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(234,67,53,.5);
    animation: none;
  }

  /* icon circle */
  .contact-btn-icon-wrap {
    width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: transform .4s ease, background .3s ease;
  }
  .contact-btn:hover .contact-btn-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.15);
  }
  .contact-btn-icon { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .contact-btn-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .contact-btn-label { font-size: .67rem; opacity: .85; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .contact-btn-value { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .01em; }

  /* floating dots beside buttons */
  .contact-btn-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: blink 1.4s ease infinite;
  }
  .btn-gmail .contact-btn-dot { animation-delay: .7s; }

  .contact-detail {
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(184,146,42,.06);
  }
  .contact-detail::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
  }
  .contact-detail h3 {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .contact-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    padding: .8rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
    font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted);
  }
  .contact-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .contact-row strong { color: var(--text); min-width: 100px; display: inline-block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; }

  /* ═══════════════ FOOTER ═══════════════ */
  footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem 3.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    color: var(--muted-lite); font-size: .78rem;
    background: var(--surface2);
  }
  .footer-logo {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  }
  footer a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
  footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ═══════════════ ANIMATIONS ═══════════════ */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
  }
  @keyframes slideLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  }
  @keyframes slideRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  }
  @keyframes scaleIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.88); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes shimmer {
    0%   { background-position: -400px 0; }
    100% { background-position: 400px 0; }
  }
  /* floating bob for hero visual */
  @keyframes float {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  }
  /* spinning gold ring */
  @keyframes spin-slow {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }
  /* gold border march */
  @keyframes border-march {
    0%   { border-color: var(--gold-deep); }
    50%  { border-color: var(--gold-light); }
    100% { border-color: var(--gold-deep); }
  }
  /* counter count-up shimmer */
  @keyframes count-shine {
    0%   { color: var(--gold-deep); }
    50%  { color: var(--gold-light); }
    100% { color: var(--gold-deep); }
  }
  /* nav logo shimmer */
  @keyframes logo-shine {
    0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%      { opacity: .7; letter-spacing: .08em; }
  }
  /* perk icon bounce */
  @keyframes icon-bounce {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    40%      { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.15); }
    60%      { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); }
  }
  /* gold line draw */
  @keyframes draw-line {
    from { width: 0; }
    to   { width: 2.5rem; }
  }
  /* typing cursor blink */
  @keyframes blink {
    0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%      { opacity: 0; }
  }
  /* card flip on reveal */
  @keyframes flipIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(20deg) translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(0deg) translateY(0); }
  }
  /* background pulse for cta */
  @keyframes cta-pulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 16px 60px rgba(184,146,42,.25); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(184,146,42,.45); }
  }
  /* step card number rotate */
  @keyframes num-appear {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(2) rotate(-15deg); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  }

  /* ══════════ PREMIUM ANIMATION ADDITIONS ══════════ */

  /* ── scroll reveal variants ── */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-left {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  .reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0; transform: scale(.88);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }
  .reveal-scale.visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  .reveal-flip {
    opacity: 0; transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(25deg) translateX(40px);
    transition: opacity .9s ease, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .reveal-flip.visible { opacity: 1; transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(0deg) translateX(0); }

  .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
  .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .22s; }
  .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .34s; }
  .reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .46s; }

  /* ── Apply ambient animations ──
     (combined with the fadeUp intro from the base .hero-visual rule above,
     so the photo collage actually appears instead of staying stuck at
     opacity:0 — the float animation on its own doesn't touch opacity) */
  .hero-visual { animation: fadeUp .8s ease .5s forwards, float 6s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.55,.95) 1.3s infinite; }
  .stat-num    { animation: count-shine 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .cta-banner  { animation: cta-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* ── Typing cursor after hero h1 ── */
  .hero h1::after {
    content: '|'; font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    animation: blink .9s step-end infinite;
    margin-left: 4px;
  }

  /* ── hero eyebrow line draw ── */
  .hero-eyebrow::before { animation: draw-line .8s ease .1s both; }

  /* ── nav link underline ── */
  .nav-links a { position: relative; }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -3px; left: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    transition: width .35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), left .35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; left: 0; }
  .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; left: 0; }

  /* ── gold glow on stat card ── */
  @keyframes gold-glow {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(184,146,42,0); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 40px 6px rgba(184,146,42,.18); }
  }
  .hero-stat-card { animation: gold-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* ── shimmer sweep on cards ── */
  .service-card::after, .project-card::after, .step-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%;
    width: 60%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(184,146,42,.13) 50%, transparent 60%);
    transition: left .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service-card:hover::after, .project-card:hover::after, .step-card:hover::after { left: 160%; }

  /* ── perk card animated border ── */
  .perk:hover { animation: border-march 1.4s ease infinite; }

  /* ── magnetic button tilt ── */
  .btn-gold, .btn-outline, .nav-cta {
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .2s;
  }

  /* ── contact btn ripple ── */
  .contact-btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .contact-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.22) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: translateX(-100%) skewX(-20deg);
    transition: none;
  }
  .contact-btn:hover::after {
    animation: shine-sweep .6s ease forwards;
  }
  @keyframes shine-sweep {
    to { transform: translateX(200%) skewX(-20deg); }
  }

  /* ── page-load gold bar at top ── */
  #page-loader {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
    background: var(--bg);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
  }
  #page-loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
  .loader-logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
    animation: loader-pulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes loader-pulse {
    from { transform: scale(1); opacity: .8; }
    to   { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
  }
  .loader-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text; letter-spacing: .04em;
  }
  .loader-bar-wrap {
    width: 180px; height: 3px; background: var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .loader-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: loader-fill 1.1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes loader-fill {
    from { width: 0%; }
    to   { width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ── floating gold particles canvas ── */
  #particles-canvas {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .55;
  }

  /* ── section title letter-by-letter ── */
  .split-char {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(60px) rotate(6deg);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }
  .split-char.visible {
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  /* ── step card number appear ── */
  .step-card.visible .step-num {
    animation: num-appear .6s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) both;
  }

  /* ── progress bar on scroll ── */
  #scroll-progress {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 200;
    height: 3px; width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer-bar 2s linear infinite;
    transition: width .1s linear;
  }
  @keyframes shimmer-bar {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  }

  /* ── tilt card 3D ── */
  .service-card, .project-card, .step-card, .perk {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  /* ── hero word highlight animation ── */
  @keyframes word-glow {
    0%,100% { text-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(184,146,42,0); }
    50%      { text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,170,80,.35); }
  }
  .hero h1 em { animation: word-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* ── availability dot enhanced ── */
  @keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,204,113,.7), 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,204,113,.4); }
    50%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(46,204,113,0), 0 0 0 12px rgba(46,204,113,0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,204,113,0); }
  }

  /* ── hero visual photo stagger ── */
  .hero-photo:nth-child(1) { animation: fadeUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .55s both; }
  .hero-photo:nth-child(2) { animation: fadeUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .7s both; }
  .hero-photo:nth-child(3) { animation: fadeUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .85s both; }
  .hero-stat-card          { animation: fadeUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) 1s both, gold-glow 4s 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* ── tag pop on hover ── */
  .tag {
    transition: transform .2s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .tag:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--gold-pale);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184,146,42,.2);
  }

  /* ── footer fade in ── */
  footer { animation: fadeUp .8s ease 1s both; }

  /* ═══════════════ MOBILE NAV TOGGLE ═══════════════ */
  /* hamburger button — hidden on desktop, shown via media query below */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
    width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem;
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0; z-index: 110;
  }
  .nav-toggle span {
    display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-deep); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), opacity .2s;
  }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  /* mobile dropdown panel for nav links */
  .nav-links-mobile {
    display: none;
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; bottom: 0;
    width: min(78vw, 320px); z-index: 105;
    background: var(--panel-bg); border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: -8px 0 40px var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 6.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem;
    transition: right .4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links-mobile.open { right: 0; }
  .nav-links-mobile a {
    color: var(--text); text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
    padding: .9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
  }
  .nav-links-mobile a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links-mobile a.active { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links-mobile .nav-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; }
  /* dim overlay behind mobile panel */
  .nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 104;
    background: rgba(20,15,5,.35);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
  }
  .nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

  /* ═══════════════ BACK TO TOP ═══════════════ */
  #back-to-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: 1.8rem; right: 1.8rem; z-index: 150;
    width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(184,146,42,.35);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s ease, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  #back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
  #back-to-top:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(184,146,42,.5); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  #back-to-top svg { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }

  /* ═══════════════ PROJECT CARD BUTTONS ═══════════════ */
  .project-btns { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
  .btn-project {
    flex: 1; text-align: center;
    padding: .6rem 1rem; border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .2s, opacity .2s;
  }
  .btn-project-view {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(184,146,42,.25);
  }
  .btn-project-view:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184,146,42,.35); }

  /* ═══════════════ SERVICE PACKAGE DETAILS ═══════════════ */
  .service-list {
    list-style: none; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .service-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted);
    padding: .4rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
  }
  .service-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .service-list li strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
  .service-check {
    width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .btn-service {
    display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;
    background: var(--gold-pale); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem;
    font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .75rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .btn-service:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184,146,42,.3);
  }

  /* ═══════════════ FAQ ═══════════════ */
  #faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); }
  .faq-list { max-width: 760px; }
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: .9rem; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); }
  .faq-question {
    width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; text-align: left;
    font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .faq-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 1.6rem; height: 1.6rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s, color .25s;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff; }
  .faq-answer {
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.3rem; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.85; font-weight: 300;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 240px; }

  /* ═══════════════ CONTACT FORM ═══════════════ */
  .contact-form-card {
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px; padding: 2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(184,146,42,.06);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
  }
  .contact-form-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
  .form-group label {
    display: block; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .4rem;
  }
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: .75rem .9rem;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 2px; font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text);
    transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group select:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,146,42,.12);
  }
  .form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
    color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem;
    letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .95rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,146,42,.3);
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .form-submit-btn:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(184,146,42,.4); }
  .form-success {
    display: none; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
    background: var(--gold-pale); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid #2ecc71;
    border-radius: 2px; padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
    font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
  }
  .form-success.visible { display: flex; animation: fadeUp .5s ease both; }
  .form-success svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; color: #2ecc71; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ═══════════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════
     Breakpoints (fluid — these are the hand-off points, the layout
     itself keeps flexing via %, clamp(), minmax() and flex-wrap in
     between them):
       ≥1440px  Large desktop  — base styles above
       1024–1439px  Desktop    — base styles above (unchanged)
       768–1023px   Tablet     — intermediate 2-column layout
       480–767px    Mobile     — single column
       320–479px    Small mobile — tighter spacing/type
  ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* ---- Tablet & below (≤1023px): switches shared by tablet + mobile ---- */
  @media (max-width: 1023px) {
    nav { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    /* the "Hire Me" CTA is already repeated inside the mobile slide-out
       panel below, so hide the top-bar copy to stop it wrapping/crowding
       the header next to the hamburger button */
    .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-links-mobile, .nav-overlay { display: flex; }
    .theme-toggle { margin-left: .6rem; }

    .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 7rem 1.5rem 4rem; gap: 3rem; }
    .hero-visual { max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
    section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    #about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .cta-banner { flex-direction: column; margin: 0 1.5rem; padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
    .policy-banner { margin: 0 1.5rem; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; text-align: center; }
    #back-to-top { bottom: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; width: 2.7rem; height: 2.7rem; }
    .footer-grid { gap: 1.8rem; text-align: center; }
    .footer-links { align-items: center; }
  }

  /* ---- Tablet (768–1023px): intermediate layout — more breathing
     room than mobile, so grids run 2-up instead of collapsing to 1 ---- */
  @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .services-grid, .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .steps-grid, .steps-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid > div:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; }
  }

  /* ---- Mobile (≤767px): single column ---- */
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-photo:nth-child(1) { height: 180px; }
    .perks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-grid, .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps-grid, .steps-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .policy-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stat-row { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 1rem; }
  }

  /* ---- Small mobile (≤479px): tighten spacing and sizing further ---- */
  @media (max-width: 479px) {
    nav { padding: .8rem 1rem; }
    .logo-text-main { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .hero { padding: 6.5rem 1rem 3rem; gap: 2.2rem; }
    section { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
    .hero-photo:nth-child(1) { height: 150px; }
    .hero-photo:nth-child(2), .hero-photo:nth-child(3) { height: 120px; }
    .hero-stat-card { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .cta-banner { margin: 0 1rem; padding: 2rem 1.2rem; }
    .policy-banner { margin: 0 1rem; padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem; }
    .contact-btn { padding: .9rem 1.2rem; gap: .9rem; }
    .contact-btn-value { font-size: .85rem; }
    .contact-form-card, .contact-detail { padding: 1.5rem; }
    footer { padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1.5rem; }
    .legal-page { padding: 7.5rem 1.1rem 4rem; }
    .nav-links-mobile { padding: 6rem 1.5rem 2rem; }
  }

  /* ═══════════════ REDUCED MOTION ═══════════════ */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
      animation-duration: .001ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: .001ms !important;
      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    #particles-canvas, .cursor-trail-dot { display: none !important; }
    .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-scale, .reveal-flip, .split-char { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  }

  /* ═══════════════ FOOTER — quick links & legal ═══════════════ */
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start; width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem; }
  .footer-links-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: .3rem;
  }
  .footer-links a {
    color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: .84rem;
    transition: color .2s;
  }
  .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem;
    width: 100%; margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-lite);
    font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted-lite);
  }

  /* ═══════════════ LEGAL PAGES ═══════════════ */
  .legal-page {
    max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 8.5rem 1.5rem 5rem;
  }
  .legal-page h2 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
  .legal-updated { color: var(--muted-lite); font-size: .82rem; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
  .legal-page h3 {
    font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 2rem 0 .7rem;
  }
  .legal-page p, .legal-page li { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
  .legal-page ul { padding-left: 1.3rem; }