:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --bg: #fdf9f4;
  --text: #2d2a2b;
  --muted: #5f565b;
  --accent: #c9a451;
  --accent-dark: #a2853e;
  --sage: #7a8d83;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --radius: 16px;

  /* Typography Scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;      /* 12px */
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;     /* 14px */
  --text-base: 1rem;       /* 16px */
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;     /* 18px */
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;      /* 20px */
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;      /* 24px */
  --text-3xl: 1.875rem;    /* 30px */
  --text-4xl: 2.25rem;     /* 36px */
  --text-5xl: 3rem;        /* 48px */
  --text-6xl: 3.75rem;     /* 60px */

  /* Line Heights */
  --leading-tight: 1.2;
  --leading-snug: 1.375;
  --leading-normal: 1.6;
  --leading-relaxed: 1.75;

  /* Letter Spacing */
  --tracking-tight: -0.02em;
  --tracking-normal: 0;
  --tracking-wide: 0.05em;
  --tracking-wider: 0.1em;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;   /* 4px */
  --space-2: 0.5rem;    /* 8px */
  --space-3: 0.75rem;   /* 12px */
  --space-4: 1rem;      /* 16px */
  --space-5: 1.25rem;   /* 20px */
  --space-6: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --space-8: 2rem;      /* 32px */
  --space-10: 2.5rem;   /* 40px */
  --space-12: 3rem;     /* 48px */
  --space-16: 4rem;     /* 64px */
  --space-20: 5rem;     /* 80px */
  --space-24: 6rem;     /* 96px */
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Smooth Scroll Behavior */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Respect user motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInScale {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Animation States */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
}

[data-animate].animated {
  animation-duration: 0.6s;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}

[data-animate="fade-up"].animated {
  animation-name: fadeInUp;
}

[data-animate="fade-scale"].animated {
  animation-name: fadeInScale;
}

[data-animate="slide-left"].animated {
  animation-name: slideInLeft;
}

[data-animate="slide-right"].animated {
  animation-name: slideInRight;
}

/* Stagger delays for card groups */
.approach-card[data-animate]:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.approach-card[data-animate]:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.approach-card[data-animate]:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.card[data-animate]:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.card[data-animate]:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.card[data-animate]:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', 'Open Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-normal);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-top: 0;
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

p {
  margin-top: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--sage);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* Enhanced link animations for content */
.section a:not(.btn) {
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--accent), var(--accent));
  background-size: 0% 2px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left bottom;
  transition: background-size 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.section a:not(.btn):hover,
.section a:not(.btn):focus {
  background-size: 100% 2px;
}

/* Contact card links */
.contact-card a {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-card a:hover,
.contact-card a:focus {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 8px;
  background: var(--text);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 16px;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(253, 249, 244, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: rgba(253, 249, 244, 0.95);
}

.logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: font-size 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-nav a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.site-nav .cta {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
}

.nav-toggle,
.nav-toggle-label {
  display: none;
}

main {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-20);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.1) 50%,
    transparent
  );
  background-position: bottom;
  background-size: 100% 1px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.approach {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.1), rgba(122, 141, 131, 0.08));
  border-radius: 32px;
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(34, 32, 27, 0.08);
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.approach-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.approach-card:hover,
.approach-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.3);
}

.approach-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.25);
}

.approach-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--accent-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Enhanced paragraph styles */
.section-header > p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
}

.hero-copy {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-copy .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-copy .eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-copy h1 {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 20ch;
}

.hero-services {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 42ch;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; /* Adjusted to match cta */
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: none; /* Removed box-shadow */
  border: none; /* Explicitly ensure no border */
  font-size: var(--text-lg); /* Bigger font */
}

/* Ripple effect */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::before,
.btn:focus::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.btn.primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.3);
}

.btn.primary:hover,
.btn.primary:focus {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn.primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.3);
}

.btn.secondary {
  border: 1px solid var(--sage);
  color: var(--sage);
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn.secondary:hover,
.btn.secondary:focus {
  background: rgba(122, 141, 131, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Enhanced focus states */
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.hero-media {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-media img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  width: 60%; /* Increased from 50% */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center the image */
}

.hero-media:hover img {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* Service card images */
.card > img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.credentials {
  list-style: none;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.credentials:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.25);
}

.credentials li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.credentials li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

.credentials li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.credentials li:hover {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

.approach-grid,
.card-grid,
.timeline,
.credentials-grid,
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 27, 21, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover,
.card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(39, 27, 21, 0.12);
}

/* Image zoom on card hover */
.card img {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover img,
.card:focus-within img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.timeline article,
.credentials-grid article,
.contact-card {
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.chips span {
  background: rgba(122, 141, 131, 0.15);
  color: var(--sage);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}


.testimonial-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(253, 249, 244, 0.9));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle gradient overlay on hover */
.testimonial-feature::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.05), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.feature-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.feature-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.testimonial-feature blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}


.testimonial-stats {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-stats li {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.3), rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.1));
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: default;
  text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-stats li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.35), rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.15));
}

.testimonial-stats li::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-stats li:hover .stat-number {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.testimonial cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:focus-within {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card .card-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}

.carousel-controls {
  display: none;
}

.carousel-button {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--text);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.carousel-button:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.3);
}

.carousel-button:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.carousel-button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.carousel-status {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.contact-form label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form label:has(input:focus),
.contact-form label:has(textarea:focus),
.contact-form label:has(select:focus) {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font: inherit;
  background: white;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%235f565b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form select:focus {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%23c9a451' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.contact-form input:hover,
.contact-form textarea:hover,
.contact-form select:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.3);
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.contact-form select option {
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* Validation states */
.contact-form input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: #dc2626;
}

.contact-form input:valid:not(:placeholder-shown):not([type="text"]):not([type="tel"]):not([type="date"]) {
  border-color: #059669;
}

.contact-form button {
  justify-self: center;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.site-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem 2.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249, 246, 242, 0.5) 0%, rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.8) 100%);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.15);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.2) 20%,
    var(--accent) 50%,
    rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.2) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-separator {
  display: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.1);
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.688rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-value {
  font-size: 0.938rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover .contact-value {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.footer-copyright {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-credit {
  font-size: 0.813rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: #9a9195;
}

.footer-credit a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-credit a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.footer-credit a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(253, 249, 244, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 1rem;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .nav-toggle-label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .nav-toggle-label span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  .nav-toggle:checked + .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  .nav-toggle:checked + .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }

  .nav-toggle:checked + .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .nav-toggle:checked + .nav-toggle-label + .site-nav {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .site-nav a {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .site-nav a:hover,
  .site-nav a:focus {
    background: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  /* Enhanced touch targets */
  .btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .carousel-button {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .contact-form input,
  .contact-form textarea,
  .contact-form select {
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents zoom on iOS */
  }

  .form-row {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  /* Responsive Typography */
  h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  }

  main {
    padding: 0 var(--space-12) var(--space-24);
  }

  .hero {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-16);
  }

  .hero-copy {
    flex: 1.1;
    max-width: 620px;
  }

  .hero-aside {
    flex: 0.9;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-top: 3.5rem; /* Align with H1 */
  }

  .hero-copy h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .approach-grid,
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  }

  /* Form responsive layout */
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Footer contact responsive */
  .footer-contact {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-separator {
    display: block;
    align-self: center;
  }

  .footer-contact-item {
    gap: 0.625rem;
  }

  .contact-label::after {
    content: ':';
  }

  .testimonial-feature {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .carousel-track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(320px, calc(50% - 2rem));
  }

  .testimonial-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  /* Enhanced Typography for Desktop */
  h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-6xl);
  }

  body {
    font-size: 1.0625rem; /* 17px for better readability */
  }

  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0 var(--space-20);
    gap: var(--space-20);
  }

  .hero-copy {
    flex: 1.2;
    max-width: 680px;
  }

  .hero-aside {
    flex: 0.8;
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .hero-services {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    max-width: 48ch;
  }

  .credentials {
    padding: var(--space-8);
  }

  .site-nav {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

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

.testimonial-feature-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-feature-section {
    padding-top: var(--space-16);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
  }
}


.includes-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.includes-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.includes-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}


/* Approach Section Headshot */
.approach-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.approach-media img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .approach-container {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

/* Testimonial Card Photos */
.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-photo {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-author-location {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}



/* Form Status Message */
#form-status {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: none; /* Hide by default */
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}

#form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #d1fae5; /* Tailwind green-100 */
  color: #065f46; /* Tailwind green-800 */
  border: 1px solid #6ee7b7; /* Tailwind green-300 */
}

#form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fee2e2; /* Tailwind red-100 */
  color: #991b1b; /* Tailwind red-800 */
  border: 1px solid #fca5a5; /* Tailwind red-300 */
}






/* FAQ Section */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  /* margin: 0 auto; */
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  text-align: left; /* Ensure left alignment */
}

.faq-item[open] {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 81, 0.2);
}

.faq-question {
  display: block;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.5rem 2rem 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  list-style: none; /* Remove default marker */
}

/* Custom expand/collapse indicator */
.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
  content: '-';
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}