/* ====================================================
   VALLEY CARE GROUP — Premium Design System
   Inspired by Welsh heritage, dignity, and compassion
   ==================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* === CSS Custom Properties === */
:root {
  /* Core Palette — Deep Welsh Slate meets Warm Gold */
  --clr-midnight: #0D1B2A;
  --clr-slate: #1C2E40;
  --clr-cobalt: #1B4F72;
  --clr-sky: #2E86C1;
  --clr-light-blue: #AED6F1;
  --clr-gold: #C9A84C;
  --clr-gold-light: #E8C97E;
  --clr-cream: #FAF7F2;
  --clr-warm-white: #FEFEFE;
  --clr-sage: #6B8F71;
  --clr-sage-light: #9DC4A0;
  --clr-rose: #C0392B;
  --clr-text-dark: #1A1A2E;
  --clr-text-mid: #4A5568;
  --clr-text-light: #718096;
  --clr-border: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);

  /* Typography Scale */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --space-xl: 4rem;
  --space-2xl: 6rem;
  --space-3xl: 8rem;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  --transition-med: 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  --transition-slow: 0.85s var(--ease-out);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* === Reset & Base === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--clr-text-dark);
  background: var(--clr-warm-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* === Scrollbar === */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--clr-cream); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--clr-gold); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-med), padding var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.navbar.transparent { background: transparent; }
.nav-container {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 max(2rem, 4vw);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.nav-logo-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.nav-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.nav-cta {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light)) !important;
  color: var(--clr-midnight) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast) !important;
}
.nav-cta-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--clr-midnight);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-med);
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.hero-bg.loaded { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(27, 79, 114, 0.8) 50%,
    rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.7) 100%
  );
}
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(100vh) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 0.6; }
  90% { opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100px) rotate(720deg); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8rem max(2rem, 4vw) 4rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s both;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.8); }
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.4s both;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  display: block;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.8s both;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 1s both;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat {}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}
.hero-stat-num sup {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: fadeIn 1s var(--ease-out) 1.5s both;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(201,168,76,0.8), transparent);
  animation: scrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scaleY(0.5); opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.55); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-cobalt), var(--clr-sky));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(46,134,193,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(46,134,193,0.5); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ============================================
   SECTION BASE STYLES
   ============================================ */
.section { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.container {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 max(2rem, 4vw);
}
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-cobalt); }
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.text-center .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.text-center .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============================================
   HOMES SECTION (OVERVIEW)
   ============================================ */
.homes-section {
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}
.homes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.home-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.home-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.home-card-image {
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.home-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.home-card:hover .home-card-image img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.home-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27AE60, #2ECC71);
  color: #fff;
}
.badge-upcoming {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
}
.home-card-body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.home-card-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.home-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.home-card-type {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-cobalt);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.home-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.home-card-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.home-feature-tag {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-cobalt);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.home-card-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.rating-stars { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.rating-score {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.rating-count { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-light); }
.home-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.services-section {
  background: var(--clr-midnight);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(46,134,193,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.services-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.services-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* Second row - 2 cards */
.services-grid-row2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-sky));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-med);
}
.service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.35), rgba(201,168,76,0.1));
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================ */
.why-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.why-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-image-stack {
  position: relative;
  height: 560px;
}
.why-img-main {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 75%;
  height: 85%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.why-img-accent {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 55%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.why-award {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 60%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  min-width: 130px;
}
.why-award-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  line-height: 1;
}
.why-award-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.why-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.why-point:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.why-point-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.why-point-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.why-point-desc { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================
   CARE ENQUIRY SECTION
   ============================================ */
.enquiry-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-cobalt) 0%, var(--clr-midnight) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.enquiry-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 160%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.enquiry-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.enquiry-info .section-title { color: #fff; }
.enquiry-info .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.enquiry-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.enquiry-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.enquiry-step-num {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.enquiry-step-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.enquiry-step-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.enquiry-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-subtitle { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.form-select option { background: var(--clr-midnight); color: #fff; }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.form-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================
   JOBS / CAREERS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.jobs-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
}
.jobs-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.job-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.job-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-sky));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-med);
  transform-origin: top;
}
.job-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.job-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.job-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.job-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
}
.job-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.job-badge {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.badge-full-time { background: rgba(39,174,96,0.1); color: #27AE60; }
.badge-part-time { background: rgba(52,152,219,0.1); color: #2E86C1; }
.badge-nursing { background: rgba(231,76,60,0.1); color: #C0392B; }
.badge-care { background: rgba(155,89,182,0.1); color: #8E44AD; }
.badge-support { background: rgba(243,156,18,0.1); color: #D68910; }
.badge-admin { background: rgba(26,188,156,0.1); color: #16A085; }
.job-location, .job-home {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.job-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}
.job-requirements {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.job-req-tag {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.job-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.job-posted {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: 5%;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #fff;
}
.testimonial-stars { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--clr-gold); letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-cobalt), var(--clr-sky));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.testimonial-relation {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}
.testimonial-home {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--clr-midnight);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/caregiver.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.1;
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-midnight);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-md);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-contact-icon { font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
.footer-contact-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer-contact-value {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE: fixed header stack (announce + navbar)
   ============================================ */
.site-fixed-top {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.site-fixed-top .announce-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.site-fixed-top .navbar {
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  left: auto;
  right: auto;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================
   ANNOUNCE BAR
   ============================================ */
.announce-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-cobalt), var(--clr-sky));
  padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.announce-bar a {
  max-width: 100%;
}
.announce-bar #announce-text {
  display: inline;
}
.announce-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.announce-close {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.announce-close:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES)
   ============================================ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.98) 0%, rgba(27,79,114,0.92) 100%);
  padding: 9.5rem 2rem 5.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.4), transparent);
}
.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.breadcrumbs span { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ============================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-up-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.fade-up-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================
   SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================ */
.scroll-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.scroll-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.scroll-to-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================
   COUNTER ANIMATION
   ============================================ */
.count-up { transition: all 0.3s; }

/* ============================================
   ACCREDITATION STRIP
   ============================================ */
.accreditation-bar {
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.accreditation-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.accreditation-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.accreditation-item:hover { opacity: 1; }
.accred-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--clr-sage);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.accred-title { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-text-dark); }
.accred-sub { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--clr-text-light); }
.accred-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }

/* ============================================
   UPCOMING HOME SPECIAL STYLING
   ============================================ */
.upcoming-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: -28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 2.5rem;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .homes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .services-grid, .services-grid-row2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .why-image-stack { height: 380px; }
  .enquiry-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta-btn { display: none !important; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; }
  /* Keep compact legal-page nav links accessible when no hamburger menu is present. */
  .navbar--static-links .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  .navbar--static-links .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.42rem 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .services-grid, .services-grid-row2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 2rem; }
  .why-image-stack { height: 280px; }
  .accreditation-inner { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .accred-divider { display: none; }
  .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --space-2xl: 3.5rem; }
  .homes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* === Accessibility & forms (production) === */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--clr-cobalt);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md, 8px) var(--radius-md, 8px);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  left: 0.5rem;
  top: 0.5rem;
  outline: 3px solid var(--clr-gold-light);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--clr-cobalt);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.hp-field {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.form-consent,
.glass-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.form-consent input,
.glass-consent input {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.glass-consent {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.glass-consent a {
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.toast.toast--error .toast-title,
.toast.toast--error .toast-msg {
  color: #fff;
}
.toast.toast--error {
  background: var(--clr-rose, #C0392B);
}

.team-grid .team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs, 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06));
}
.team-grid .team-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.team-ph-placeholder {
  height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
}
.team-card-body {
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
}
.team-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
}
.team-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-cobalt);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
}
.faq-item p {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

html.reduce-motion .marquee-row,
html.reduce-motion .hero-particle {
  animation: none !important;
}

#vcg-cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--clr-midnight);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
#vcg-cookie-banner.vcg-show { display: flex; }
#vcg-cookie-banner a { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }

.lang-toggle-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 998;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.lang-toggle-bar button {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lang-toggle-bar button.active {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-midnight);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}