/* ========================================
   TruLight of the Midlands — Design System
   Colors: Gold #FEC404 / Black #111111
   Font: Inter (Google Fonts)
   Vibe: Premium luxury — white, gold, minimal dark
   ======================================== */

:root {
  --color-primary: #FEC404;
  --color-secondary: #111111;
  --color-accent: #FFD54F;
  --color-dark: #0a0a0a;
  --color-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-alt: #FAFAFA;
  --color-bg-dark: #0d0d0d;
  --color-text: #1a1a1a;
  --color-text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --color-muted: #666666;
  --color-border: #E5E5E5;
  --color-success: #4CAF50;
  --color-error: #E53935;
  --font-heading: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.2);
  --spacing-section: 5rem;
  --spacing-section-sm: 3.5rem;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-secondary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-bg-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
a.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Skip Link ── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 1rem; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-secondary); padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* ── Container ── */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.25rem; }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border: 2px solid transparent; transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.2;
}
.btn--primary, .hero .btn--primary, .section-dark .btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-secondary) !important; border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--primary:hover, .hero .btn--primary:hover, .section-dark .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--color-accent); border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-secondary) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); text-decoration: none; }
.btn--secondary, .hero .btn--secondary, .section-dark .btn--secondary {
  background: transparent; color: var(--color-text-light) !important; border-color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--color-text-light); color: var(--color-secondary) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.btn--dark, .hero .btn--dark, .section-dark .btn--dark {
  background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light) !important; border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--color-bg-dark); border-color: var(--color-bg-dark); color: var(--color-text-light) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.btn-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .service-card,
  .area-card,
  .content-card,
  .media-frame img {
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), filter var(--transition);
  }

  .service-card:hover,
  .content-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .service-card:hover .media-frame img,
  .gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.035);
    filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03);
  }
}

/* ── Header ── */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--color-secondary); box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.header .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem; padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.header__logo img { height: 70px; width: auto; }
.header__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.header__nav a,
.nav-dropdown summary {
  color: var(--color-text-light); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; padding: 0.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.header__nav a:hover, .header__nav a.active,
.nav-dropdown summary:hover, .nav-dropdown[open] summary {
  color: var(--color-primary); border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.nav-dropdown summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown summary::after { content: "▾"; font-size: 0.7rem; line-height: 1; }
.nav-dropdown__menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 0.7rem); left: 0; min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--color-secondary); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem; box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); display: none; z-index: 1002;
}
.nav-dropdown[open] .nav-dropdown__menu,
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__menu { display: grid; gap: 0.15rem; }
.nav-dropdown__menu--areas {
  min-width: 520px; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.nav-dropdown__menu a {
  display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem; border-bottom: 0; border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.nav-dropdown__menu a:hover { background: rgba(254,196,4,0.12); border-bottom: 0; }
.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.header__phone {
  color: var(--color-text-light); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.header__phone:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.header__phone svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.header__toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none; padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light); cursor: pointer; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font: inherit; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.header__toggle svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.nav-close { display: none; }
.mobile-call-cta { display: none; }

/* Support-page detail bands */
.event-detail-band,
.trust-proof-band {
  padding: var(--spacing-section-sm) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.96), rgba(17,17,17,0.90)),
    var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.event-detail-band h2,
.event-detail-band h3,
.trust-proof-band h2,
.trust-proof-band h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.event-detail-band p,
.trust-proof-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76);
}
.event-detail-band__intro,
.trust-proof-band__copy {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.event-detail-band__grid,
.trust-proof-band__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.event-detail-band__grid > div,
.trust-proof-band__steps > div {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.trust-proof-band__steps strong {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.local-planning-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0) 45%),
    var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.local-planning-band .section-header {
  max-width: 880px;
  text-align: left;
}

.dalzell-planning-band .section-header {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.dalzell-planning-copy {
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.dalzell-planning-copy > div {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.dalzell-planning-copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.portfolio-planning-band .content-block,
.events-followup-copy,
.reviews-empty-state .card,
.blog-article-section article {
  position: relative;
}

.blog-article-section article {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
}

.blog-article-section article h2 {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-article-section article h3 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.events-followup-copy {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 0.42fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.events-followup-copy__aside {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.events-followup-copy__aside h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.portfolio-service-paths .service-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.local-planning .card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%),
    var(--color-bg);
}

.local-planning .card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.proof-list {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.proof-list p {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.proof-list p + p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.proof-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.local-planning__bands {
  display: block;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.local-planning__narrative {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.local-planning__narrative h3 {
  margin-top: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.local-planning__narrative h3:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.local-planning__band {
  border-left: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0 0 1.35rem;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.local-planning__band h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.local-planning__band p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.local-planning__band:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .events-followup-copy {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .local-planning__band {
    padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* --- SMS Consent (A2P Compliance) --- */
.sms-consent{margin:16px 0}
.sms-consent__label{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--color-text-muted);cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:12px}
.sms-consent__label input[type="checkbox"]{margin-top:3px;flex-shrink:0;width:16px;height:16px;cursor:pointer;accent-color:var(--color-primary)}
.sms-consent__label a{color:var(--color-primary);text-decoration:underline}

/* ── Mobile Nav ── */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .header__nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; width: min(280px, 100vw); height: 100vh;
    background: var(--color-secondary); flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: stretch; padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem; gap: 0;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); z-index: 1001;
    overflow-y: auto; display: none;
  }
  .header__nav.open { display: flex; }
  .header__nav a { padding: 1rem 0; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); font-size: 1rem; }
  .header__nav .mobile-call-cta {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.12rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .header__nav .mobile-call-cta:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .mobile-call-cta span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .mobile-call-cta strong {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .nav-dropdown summary { padding: 1rem 0; width: 100%; font-size: 1rem; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nav-dropdown__menu {
    position: static; min-width: 0; box-shadow: none; border: 0; border-left: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0; padding: 0 0 0 0.85rem; background: transparent; display: grid; gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-dropdown__menu--areas { min-width: 0; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-dropdown__menu a { padding: 0.65rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .header__toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-close {
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; background: none; border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-light); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.5rem; padding: 0.5rem;
  }
  .header__phone span { display: none; }
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  position: relative; background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; overflow: hidden; min-height: 500px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero--home { min-height: 600px; padding: 6rem 0; }
.hero--inner { min-height: 320px; padding: 4rem 0; }
.hero-compact { min-height: 320px; padding: 4rem 0; }
.hero-contact-compact { min-height: auto; padding: 3.25rem 0; }
.hero--home .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(320px, 0.65fr); gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.hero-lead-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96); color: var(--color-text); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.hero-lead-card h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.hero-lead-card p { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero-lead-card .form-group { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.hero-lead-card label { color: var(--color-text); }
.hero-lead-card input { min-height: 44px; }
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,0.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -50%; right: -20%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,196,4,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1.125rem; max-width: 600px; }
.hero .section-label { color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero .btn--secondary { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.hero .btn--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--color-text-light); background: var(--color-text-light); color: var(--color-secondary); }
.hero a { color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.hero .hero-lead-card p,
.hero .hero-contact-form p,
.hero .hero-contact-form .muted {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.hero .hero-lead-card h2,
.hero .hero-contact-form h3,
.hero .hero-contact-form label {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-compact h1,
.hero--inner h1 {
  max-width: 820px;
}
.hero-compact p,
.hero--inner p {
  max-width: 680px;
}
.content-band .split img,
.split-section img,
.feature-section img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.story-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(254,196,4,0.08), rgba(254,196,4,0) 42%),
    var(--color-bg);
}
.home-trust-story .split {
  align-items: center;
}
.home-trust-story .checklist {
  columns: 2;
  column-gap: 2rem;
}
.home-trust-story .checklist li {
  break-inside: avoid;
}
.blog-article-section .hero h1,
.blog-article-section h1 {
  max-width: 880px;
}
.article-meta,
.post-meta {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn { max-width: 100%; white-space: normal; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .hero--home { min-height: auto; padding: 2.25rem 0; }
  .hero--home .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .hero--home h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .home-trust-story .checklist { columns: 1; }
  .hero-compact h1,
  .hero--inner h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.65rem); }
  .hero--home p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-lead-card { padding: 1.1rem; }
  .hero-lead-card h2 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

.hero-contact-form {
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.contact-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(360px, 0.9fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-hero-copy {
  max-width: 620px;
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.contact-hero-grid .hero-contact-form {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.contact-hero-grid .card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-hero-grid .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.contact-hero-grid .form-group input,
.contact-hero-grid .form-group textarea {
  min-height: 44px;
}
.contact-hero-grid .form-group textarea {
  min-height: 92px;
}
.contact-hero-grid .sms-consent__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.estimate-section { padding-top: 3rem; }
.hero-contact-form .card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.hero-contact-form h3,
.hero-contact-form label {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.hero-contact-form p,
.hero-contact-form .muted {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-hero-copy,
  .contact-hero-grid .hero-contact-form {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

/* ── Breadcrumbs ── */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.breadcrumbs span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--color-primary); }
/* Breadcrumbs on light backgrounds (blog articles, legal pages) */
.breadcrumbs--light { margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.breadcrumbs--light a { color: var(--color-muted); }
.breadcrumbs--light a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.breadcrumbs--light span { color: var(--color-border); }
.breadcrumbs--light .current { color: var(--color-text); }

/* ── Section Label / Eyebrow ── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ── Sections ── */
section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; }
.content-band { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; }
main > article:not([class]), main > aside:not([class]) { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.section-dark { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); }
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.section-dark .section-label { color: var(--color-primary); }
.section-dark a { color: var(--color-primary); }
.section-dark a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; }
.section-header p { color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.section-dark .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ── Grid Layouts ── */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 968px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ── Split Layout ── */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* ── Cards ── */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.card--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark); border-color: rgba(254,196,4,0.1);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.card--dark h3, .card--dark h4 { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.card--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.card--dark .card__icon { background: rgba(254,196,4,0.15); color: var(--color-primary); }
.card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.card-img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  margin: -2rem -2rem 1.5rem -2rem; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* ── Service Card (linked) ── */
.service-card {
  display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  background: var(--color-bg); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: inherit; }
.service-card__img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.service-card__body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.service-card h3 { color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--color-text); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin-top: 1rem;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__link { color: var(--color-primary); }
.service-card--text-only {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100%;
}
.service-card--text-only .service-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card--text-only .service-card__link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1rem; }

/* Five related services form a complete three-over-two composition rather
   than leaving an accidental empty card position on the final row. */
.balanced-five-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.balanced-five-grid > * { grid-column: span 2; }
.balanced-five-grid > :nth-last-child(-n + 2) { grid-column: span 3; }

.safety-notice {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.62);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.safety-notice h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.safety-notice p { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .balanced-five-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .balanced-five-grid > * { grid-column: auto; }
  .balanced-five-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    width: calc(50% - 1rem);
    justify-self: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .balanced-five-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .balanced-five-grid > :last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Blog index: editorial feed instead of long narrative card grid */
.blog-index-list,
.blog-index-editorial {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.blog-index-editorial {
  gap: 2.75rem;
}

.blog-featured-article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-featured-article:hover {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-featured-article__media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 2px);
}

.blog-featured-article__body {
  align-self: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.35rem 0;
}

.blog-featured-article h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  max-width: 13ch;
}

.blog-date {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-latest-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.blog-list-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.blog-list-item:hover {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-color: rgba(254,196,4,0.75);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-list-item h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.blog-list-item p:last-child {
  max-width: 76ch;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.blog-index-editorial .blog-latest-list {
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
}

.blog-section-heading {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0.2rem auto -1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-section-heading h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-section-heading p {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.blog-topic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.blog-topic-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 145px minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr;
  column-gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 174px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-topic-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(254,196,4,0.75);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-topic-card img {
  grid-row: 1 / -1;
  width: 145px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 150px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 3px);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-topic-card > span {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.055em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-topic-card h3 {
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.45rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-topic-card p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-planning-library {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-section-heading--compact {
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
}

.blog-planner-groups {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-planner-group h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.55rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.blog-planner-group a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.05rem 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.72rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-planner-group a:hover strong {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary);
  text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
}

.blog-planner-group a > span {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.blog-planner-group strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-planner-group small {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-archive-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-top: 0.4rem;
}

.blog-archive-strip a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-archive-strip a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(254,196,4,0.14);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-post-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(150px, 220px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.045);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.blog-post-card:first-child {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-left-width: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-post-card__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 130px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 2px);
}

.blog-post-card:first-child .blog-post-card__media {
  min-height: 240px;
}

.blog-post-card__body {
  padding: 0.2rem 0.35rem 0.2rem 0;
}

.blog-post-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.blog-post-card:first-child h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
}

.blog-post-card p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 68ch;
}

.blog-post-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-post-card:hover .blog-post-card__link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .blog-featured-article,
  .blog-post-card,
  .blog-post-card:first-child {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .blog-featured-article__media,
  .blog-post-card__media,
  .blog-post-card:first-child .blog-post-card__media {
    min-height: 190px;
  }

  .blog-featured-article__body,
  .blog-post-card__body {
    padding: 0.15rem;
  }

  .blog-index-editorial {
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .blog-section-heading {
    margin-bottom: -0.75rem;
  }

  .blog-topic-grid,
  .blog-planner-groups {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-topic-card {
    grid-template-columns: 112px minmax(0, 1fr);
    min-height: 150px;
  }

  .blog-topic-card img {
    width: 112px;
    min-height: 126px;
  }

  .blog-planning-library {
    padding: 1.4rem 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 701px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-topic-grid,
  .blog-planner-groups {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

/* ── Area Card ── */
.area-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text); transition: all var(--transition);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.area-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
a.area-card, .section-dark a.area-card { color: var(--color-text) !important; }
a.area-card:hover, .section-dark a.area-card:hover { color: var(--color-secondary) !important; }
.area-card svg, .section-dark .area-card svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--color-secondary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.area-card:hover svg { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ── Trust Bar ── */
.trust-bar { background: var(--color-bg-dark); padding: 1.5rem 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--color-primary); }
.trust-bar .container {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.trust-item svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.trust-item strong { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.trust-item span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ── Stats ── */
.stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 3rem; padding: 2rem 0; }
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat__number { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-secondary); line-height: 1; }
.section-dark .stat__number { color: var(--color-primary); }
.stat__label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.section-dark .stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ── Homepage Permanent Lighting Plan ── */
.permanent-lighting-plan__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 2.4rem;
}
.permanent-lighting-plan__number {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.permanent-lighting-plan__number::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
.permanent-lighting-plan__item h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.permanent-lighting-plan__item p { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.permanent-lighting-plan__links {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.permanent-lighting-plan__links a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.18em; }

/* ── Testimonial ── */
.testimonial {
  background: var(--color-bg); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.testimonial__stars { color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial__text { font-style: italic; color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.testimonial__author { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-secondary); }
.testimonial__service { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-muted); }

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.section-dark .faq-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.faq-item__question {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 0; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-secondary); text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body); transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item__question:hover { color: var(--color-bg-dark); }
.section-dark .faq-item__question { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.section-dark .faq-item__question:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-item__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: transform var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 1rem;
}
.section-dark .faq-item__icon { color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-item__question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item__answer.open { max-height: 600px; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.faq-item__answer p { color: var(--color-text); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.section-dark .faq-item__answer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ── Forms ── */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.875rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-bg); transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(254,196,4,0.15);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.thanks-msg { text-align: center; padding: 3rem 1rem; }
.thanks-msg h2 { color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* ── CTA Section ── */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--color-primary); padding: var(--spacing-section-sm) 0;
  text-align: center; color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.cta-section h2 { color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cta-section p { color: var(--color-bg-dark); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }

/* ── Gallery ── */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.portfolio-strip,
.proof-gallery-grid,
.seasonal-work-strip,
.security-work-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-strip,
.seasonal-work-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.proof-gallery-grid,
.security-work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

.portfolio-mosaic .gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(5n + 1),
.portfolio-strip .gallery-item:nth-child(6n + 2),
.proof-gallery-grid .gallery-item:nth-child(4n + 1) {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

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

.project-tile {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; cursor: pointer;
}

.project-tile img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.project-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.project-mosaic-grid .project-tile,
.seasonal-work-strip .project-tile,
.security-work-grid .project-tile {
  grid-row: auto;
}

.portfolio-category-showcase,
.portfolio-proof-showcase {
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.portfolio-mosaic__layout,
.security-proof-band__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.portfolio-mosaic__copy,
.security-proof-band__copy {
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}

.portfolio-mosaic__copy ul,
.security-proof-band__copy ul {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

.portfolio-mosaic__copy li,
.security-proof-band__copy li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.seasonal-showcase .section-header {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: 0;
}

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

.portfolio-planning-band {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.portfolio-planning-band .container {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.portfolio-planning-band .content-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.area-intro-split,
.area-proof-band,
.area-benefits-strip,
.area-nearby-links {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.area-story-split,
.area-planning-checklist {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.area-proof-band .card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.area-planning .card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.area-planning__next {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.area-faq .faq-list {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.area-faq .faq-item__answer a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.16em;
}

.area-planning-checklist .grid-3 .card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.area-nearby-links .grid-4 {
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .portfolio-mosaic__layout,
  .security-proof-band__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .portfolio-mosaic__copy,
  .security-proof-band__copy {
    position: static;
  }

  .portfolio-strip,
  .proof-gallery-grid,
  .seasonal-work-strip,
  .security-work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-planning-band .content-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .portfolio-strip,
  .proof-gallery-grid,
  .seasonal-work-strip,
  .security-work-grid,
  .project-mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Route-specific money-page compositions ──
   These layouts keep the established TruLight palette while giving service and
   service-area pages distinct first-view decisions and editorial pacing. */
.money-hero {
  min-height: 500px;
  padding: 4.75rem 0;
}

.money-hero .hero-facts {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-self: end;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.76);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.money-hero .hero-facts span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.money-hero .hero-facts span::before {
  content: '';
  width: 0.55rem;
  height: 0.55rem;
  flex: 0 0 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.14);
}

.money-hero--panel .container {
  max-width: 1080px;
}

.money-hero--panel .breadcrumbs,
.money-hero--panel .section-label,
.money-hero--panel h1,
.money-hero--panel p,
.money-hero--panel .btn-group,
.money-hero--panel .hero-actions {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.money-hero--cinematic {
  min-height: 570px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.money-hero--cinematic::before {
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) 72%);
}

.money-hero--cinematic .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(230px, 0.35fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: end;
}

.money-hero--cinematic .container > :not(.hero-facts) { grid-column: 1; }
.money-hero--cinematic .hero-facts { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / 7; }

.money-hero--spotlight .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.78fr) minmax(280px, 0.42fr);
  column-gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.money-hero--spotlight .container > :not(.hero-facts) { grid-column: 1; }
.money-hero--spotlight .hero-facts { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / 7; align-self: center; }

.money-hero--spotlight .hero-bg {
  left: auto;
  width: 56%;
  object-position: center;
}

.money-hero--spotlight::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #0d0d0d 42%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.84) 58%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.3) 100%);
}

.money-hero--reverse .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 0.78fr);
  column-gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.money-hero--reverse .container > :not(.hero-facts) { grid-column: 2; }
.money-hero--reverse .hero-facts { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 7; align-self: end; }

.money-hero--reverse .hero-bg {
  right: auto;
  width: 52%;
  object-position: center;
}

.money-hero--reverse::before {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #0d0d0d 42%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.84) 58%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.28) 100%);
}

.money-hero--brief .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(250px, 0.4fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.money-hero--brief .container > :not(.hero-facts) { grid-column: 1; }
.money-hero--brief .hero-facts { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / 7; align-self: center; }
.money-hero--brief h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); max-width: 900px; }

/* City pages open with different local storytelling rhythms instead of one
   repeated intro-and-card stack. */
.page-area--heritage .area-intro .container {
  max-width: 940px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.page-area--capital .area-intro {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-bg-alt) 0 38%, var(--color-bg) 38% 100%);
}

.page-area--lake .area-intro {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.page-area--lake .area-intro p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

.page-area--lake .area-intro .lead {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.page-area--lake .area-intro a { color: var(--color-primary); }

.page-area--estate .area-intro .container,
.page-area--sumter .area-intro .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.page-area--estate .area-intro .lead,
.page-area--sumter .area-intro .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.page-area--sumter .area-intro {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.16), var(--color-bg) 54%);
}

.page-area--heritage .area-services .grid-3,
.page-area--estate .area-services .grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.page-area--heritage .area-services .service-card:first-child,
.page-area--estate .area-services .service-card:last-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
}

.page-area--heritage .area-services .service-card:first-child .service-card__img,
.page-area--estate .area-services .service-card:last-child .service-card__img {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.page-area--lake .area-services .grid-3,
.page-area--sumter .area-services .grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.page-area--lake .area-services .service-card,
.page-area--sumter .area-services .service-card { grid-column: span 2; }
.page-area--lake .area-services .service-card:nth-child(4),
.page-area--lake .area-services .service-card:nth-child(5),
.page-area--sumter .area-services .service-card:nth-child(4),
.page-area--sumter .area-services .service-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 3; }

/* Service families get distinct decision bands immediately after the hero. */
.page-service--automation > section:nth-of-type(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.page-service--smart > section:nth-of-type(2) { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.page-service--smart > section:nth-of-type(2) .split > :first-child { order: 2; }
.page-service--smart > section:nth-of-type(2) .split > :last-child { order: 1; }
.page-service--led > section:nth-of-type(2) .container { max-width: 980px; }
.page-service--security > section:nth-of-type(2) {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.page-service--security > section:nth-of-type(2) h2 { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.page-service--seasonal > section:nth-of-type(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.15), var(--color-bg) 50%);
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .money-hero,
  .money-hero--cinematic { min-height: auto; padding: 3.25rem 0; align-items: center; }
  .money-hero--spotlight .hero-bg,
  .money-hero--reverse .hero-bg { inset: 0; width: 100%; }
  .money-hero--spotlight::before,
  .money-hero--reverse::before { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72); }
  .money-hero--spotlight .container,
  .money-hero--reverse .container,
  .money-hero--cinematic .container,
  .money-hero--brief .container { display: block; }
  .money-hero .hero-facts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: none;
  }
  .page-area--estate .area-intro .container,
  .page-area--sumter .area-intro .container { display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .money-hero .hero-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-area--heritage .area-intro .container { border-left: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
  .page-area--heritage .area-services .grid-3,
  .page-area--estate .area-services .grid-3,
  .page-area--lake .area-services .grid-3,
  .page-area--sumter .area-services .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-area--heritage .area-services .service-card:first-child,
  .page-area--estate .area-services .service-card:last-child,
  .page-area--lake .area-services .service-card,
  .page-area--sumter .area-services .service-card,
  .page-area--lake .area-services .service-card:nth-child(4),
  .page-area--lake .area-services .service-card:nth-child(5),
  .page-area--sumter .area-services .service-card:nth-child(4),
  .page-area--sumter .area-services .service-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .page-area--heritage .area-services .service-card:first-child .service-card__img,
  .page-area--estate .area-services .service-card:last-child .service-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
  .page-service--smart > section:nth-of-type(2) .split > :first-child,
  .page-service--smart > section:nth-of-type(2) .split > :last-child { order: initial; }
}

/* ── Media Frames ── */
.media-frame {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.media-frame span { padding: 1rem; opacity: 0.7; }
.service-card__img .media-frame span { display: none; }
.img-real {
  opacity: 0; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Keep service-card photos inside the card's responsive media box. Explicit
   dimensions prevent wide source images from reverting to intrinsic sizing at
   the single-column breakpoint. */
.service-card__img > .media-frame > .img-real {
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: none;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 0;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary) !important;
  outline-offset: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-secondary);
}
.img-real.loaded { opacity: 1 !important; }

.hero--text-led {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.commercial-copy-band {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.diy-request-form {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-align: left;
}

.diy-request-form a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ── Events Page ── */
.events-hero {
  background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
}
.events-hero__row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem;
}
.events-hero__row img { flex-shrink: 0; width: 100px; height: auto; }
.events-hero h1 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.events-hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .events-hero__row { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .events-hero__row img { width: 80px; }
}
.events-form { padding: 2.5rem 1rem; background: var(--color-bg); }
.events-form h2 { text-align: center; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.events-gallery { padding: 3rem 1rem; background: var(--color-bg-alt, #f8f8f8); }
.gallery-grid--events { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
.gallery-grid--events .gallery-item { aspect-ratio: 4/3; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .gallery-grid--events { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .gallery-grid--events { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.events-why { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
.events-why__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.events-why__item h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.events-why__item p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .events-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.events-services { padding: 3rem 1rem; background: var(--color-bg-alt, #f8f8f8); }
.events-services__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.events-services__card { background: var(--color-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.events-services__card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.events-services__card h3 a { color: var(--color-text); }
.events-services__card h3 a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.events-services__card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .events-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .events-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.events-contact {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark); color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 3rem 1rem; text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .event-detail-band__grid,
  .trust-proof-band__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .event-detail-band__grid > div,
  .trust-proof-band__steps > div {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}

/* CTA links and buttons override for gold background */
.cta-section a { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.cta-section a:hover { color: var(--color-bg-dark); }
.cta-section .btn--primary { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light) !important; border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.cta-section .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--color-bg-dark); border-color: var(--color-bg-dark); color: var(--color-text-light) !important; }
.cta-section .btn--secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.cta-section .btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light) !important; }

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); padding: 4rem 0 0; }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 968px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer p a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer p a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.footer__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer__brand img { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; height: 50px; width: auto; }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.footer__social a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-secondary); }
.footer__social a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer ul a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer__contact-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer__contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer__contact-item a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer__legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ── Columbia Permanent Lighting Decision Guide ── */
.columbia-decision {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.08), transparent 42%),
    var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.columbia-decision::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -5rem;
  bottom: -7rem;
  width: 22rem;
  height: 22rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 196, 4, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.columbia-decision__intro {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.columbia-decision h2,
.columbia-decision h3 { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.columbia-decision__intro p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.columbia-decision__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(0, 0.88fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.columbia-decision__panel {
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.columbia-decision__panel h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.columbia-decision__panel ul { display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.columbia-decision__panel li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.55rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}
.columbia-decision__panel li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.62rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 0.55rem;
  height: 0.55rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.columbia-decision__panel--contrast {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.columbia-decision__panel--contrast h3 { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.columbia-decision__panel--contrast p { color: var(--color-secondary); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .columbia-decision__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .columbia-decision::after { display: none; }
}

/* ── Utility ── */
.muted { color: var(--color-muted); }
.lead { font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.checklist { list-style: none; }
.checklist li {
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.75rem; position: relative; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.65rem;
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.section-dark .checklist li::before { background: rgba(254,196,4,0.15); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.divider {
  height: 3px; width: 60px; background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px; margin: 1rem 0;
}

/* Route-specific five-service grids. These selectors intentionally live at
   the end of the cascade so city-page variants cannot restore narrow tracks. */
.city-service-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  align-items: stretch;
}
.city-service-grid > * { grid-column: span 2; min-width: 0; }
.city-service-grid > :nth-last-child(-n + 2) { grid-column: span 3; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .city-service-grid.city-service-grid--columbia,
  .city-service-grid.city-service-grid--west-columbia {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .city-service-grid.city-service-grid--columbia > *,
  .city-service-grid.city-service-grid--west-columbia > *,
  .city-service-grid.city-service-grid--columbia > :nth-last-child(-n + 2),
  .city-service-grid.city-service-grid--west-columbia > :nth-last-child(-n + 2) {
    grid-column: 1;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    justify-self: stretch;
  }
  .city-service-grid--west-columbia .service-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .city-service-grid .service-card__body { padding: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ── Process Steps ── */
.process-step {
  text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem;
}
.process-step__number {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

/* ── Print ── */
@media print {
  .header, .footer, .cta-section { display: none; }
  body { color: #000; }
  section, .content-band, main > article:not([class]), main > aside:not([class]) { padding: 1rem 0; }
}

/* --- Address Autocomplete Dropdown --- */
.address-dropdown{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.1);list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;max-height:240px;overflow-y:auto}
.address-dropdown__item{padding:10px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;transition:background .15s}
.address-dropdown__item:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.address-dropdown__secondary{color:#888;font-size:13px}
.address-dropdown__item--active,.address-dropdown__item:hover{background:var(--color-primary-light,#f0f7ff)}