/* ============================================================
   VINCE PAINTING — PREMIUM WEBSITE STYLESHEET
   Melbourne's Trusted Painting Specialists
   ============================================================ */

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

/* ============================================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --black:        #0a0a0a;
  --black-soft:   #111111;
  --black-mid:    #1a1a1a;
  --gold:         #C9A84C;
  --gold-light:   #e8d5a0;
  --gold-dark:    #a8893d;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --off-white:    #f9f8f5;
  --gray-light:   #f0eeeb;
  --gray-mid:     #888888;
  --text-dark:    #1a1a1a;
  --text-muted:   #666666;

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Raleway', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --max-width:   1200px;
  --nav-height:  80px;

  --space-xs:  clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem);
  --space-sm:  clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
  --space-md:  clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --space-lg:  clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  --space-xl:  clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);

  --radius-sm:   4px;
  --radius-md:   10px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;

  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);
  --shadow-lg:   0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.22), 0 12px 36px rgba(201,168,76,0.18);

  --ease:        cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition:      all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem); font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }

p { line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-muted); }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-header .section-label { display: block; }
.section-header .section-label::before { display: none; }

.section-title span { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);
}

.section      { padding: var(--space-xl) 0; }
.section-alt  { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--off-white) 0%, #f4f2ee 100%); }
.section-dark { background: var(--black); }

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section-dark p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.section-header p {
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.gold-line {
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 30%, var(--gold) 70%, transparent);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.gold-line-left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   IMAGE CONTAINERS (bg-img approach)
   All image areas use CSS background-image for reliable display.
   The .bg-img class supplies shared background properties.
   Individual containers define their own height / aspect-ratio.
   ============================================================ */
.bg-img {
  background-color: #1a1a1a;   /* visible while image loads */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: block;               /* ensure div stretches to its container */
}

/* Placeholder label — hidden once real images load */
.img-label {
  display: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s var(--ease), border-color 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4b255 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--black-soft);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--black-mid);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: #25D366;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20bc5a;
  border-color: #20bc5a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
}
.btn-lg  { padding: 1.1rem 2.75rem; font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.btn-sm  { padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.12), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.logo-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--black) !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-dark) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 5rem) 0 5rem;
  background: var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.25), transparent);
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 540px; }

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION (Home)
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes heroBadgePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(9px); }
}

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--black);
  background-image: url('assets/Interior_Paintings/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-05 (4).jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Layered overlay: dark left panel + warm gold glow + vignette */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 40%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.28) 75%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 65%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

/* Bottom fade to next section */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 320px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    var(--black) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 45%,
    transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Decorative vertical gold rule on the right edge of the content */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%; bottom: 15%;
  left: calc(50% + 350px);
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 25%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 75%,
    transparent);
  z-index: 2;
  display: none; /* visible only on wide screens via media query */
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .hero::before { display: block; } }

.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Staggered entrance animations */
.hero-badge    { animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.15s both; }
.hero h1       { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.3s  both; }
.hero-subtitle { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.45s both; }
.hero-actions  { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.58s both; }
.hero-trust-line { animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.68s both; }
.hero-stats    { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.78s both; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.15s both,
             heroBadgePulse 3s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero h1 span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Upgrade primary CTA in context of the hero */
.hero .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #b8922d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4b255 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.45), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.hero .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-trust-line {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-stat + .hero-stat {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-stat:last-child { padding-right: 0; }

.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: float 2.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(201,168,76,0.7), transparent);
}

/* ============================================================
   INTRO / ABOUT PREVIEW SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.intro-img-wrapper { position: relative; }
.intro-img-frame {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.intro-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1.5rem; right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--black);
  padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  z-index: 2;
}
.intro-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.intro-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.intro-content { padding-right: 0.5rem; }
.intro-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;
}
.intro-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.intro-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID (Home Preview)
   ============================================================ */
.services-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-card { position: relative; }
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
}
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
/* Service card image — always a bg-img div, never an <img> tag */
.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service-card-img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0; /* round top corners only */
}
.service-card-body { padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); }
.service-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.service-card-body h3 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.1rem); margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.service-card-body p  { font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.5vw, 0.9rem); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.service-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold-dark); }
/* Arrow nudges right on hover via the parent gap transition */
.service-link-arrow { display: inline-block; transition: inherit; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.why-card {
  text-align: center; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-icon {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.why-card h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1rem); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.why-card p  { font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 0.88rem); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED PROJECTS (Home)
   ============================================================ */
.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
}
.featured-grid .project-item:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }

.project-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.project-bg {
  width: 100%; height: 320px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.project-item:first-child .project-bg { height: 420px; }
.project-item:hover .project-bg { transform: scale(1.07); }

.project-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 55%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.project-item:hover .project-overlay { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.94) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 60%); }
.project-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS (Preview)
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Base card ---- */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-top: 3px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.5rem; left: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---- Featured (middle) card ---- */
.testimonial-card--featured {
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.testimonial-card--featured::before {
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.testimonial-card--featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---- Stars ---- */
.stars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stars-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.testimonial-card--featured .stars-label { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Quote text ---- */
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.5vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.02rem);
}

/* ---- Highlighted phrases ---- */
.t-highlight {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
}
.testimonial-card--featured .t-highlight {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---- Author block ---- */
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-card--featured .testimonial-author {
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.testimonial-card--featured .author-name { color: var(--white); }
.author-location {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.testimonial-card--featured .author-location { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }
.author-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #2a9d5c;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.testimonial-card--featured .author-verified { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.75); }

/* Reviews aggregate strip */
.reviews-aggregate {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.reviews-agg-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.reviews-agg-score {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.reviews-agg-sep {
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.reviews-agg-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8922d 0%, var(--gold) 40%, #d4b255 70%, #b8922d 100%);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 5.5rem) 0; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
@keyframes urgencyPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.72; }
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.cta-urgency {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.72);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  animation: urgencyPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cta-banner h2 span {
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
}
.cta-banner > .container > p {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Embedded testimonial */
.cta-social-proof {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.cta-stars {
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.cta-quote {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7) !important;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}
.cta-reviewer {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.btn-cta-primary {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 2.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.btn-cta-primary:hover {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border-color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.cta-reassurance {
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.42) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
.about-img-stack { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.about-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;           /* height derived from column width */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-img-accent {
  position: absolute; top: -1.25rem; right: -1.25rem;
  width: 55%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 1; opacity: 0.1;
}
.about-img-accent-2 {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; left: -1.5rem;
  width: 45%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 1; opacity: 0.06;
}
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.about-stat {
  text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.about-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.about-stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.4rem; }

.values-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.value-item  { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.value-icon  { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.value-text h4 { margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.value-text p  { font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.service-detail {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.service-detail:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.service-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.service-detail.reverse .service-detail-grid { direction: rtl; }
.service-detail.reverse .service-detail-content { direction: ltr; }
.service-detail-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;           /* height derived from grid column width */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}
.service-detail-content h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.service-benefits { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem; }
.service-benefit { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.service-benefit::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
/* Decorative section counter (01, 02 …) — class used in services.html */
.section-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: -1.5rem; display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS / GALLERY PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); background: transparent;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }

.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.gallery-item {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }
/* gallery-bg fills its .gallery-item parent (which has aspect-ratio: 4/3) */
.gallery-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  position: absolute;          /* absolutely fill the relatively-positioned parent */
  inset: 0;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-bg { transform: scale(1.07); }
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, transparent 55%);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-zoom {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.9); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.75); transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* ============================================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.96);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.lightbox.open { display: flex; }
.lightbox-inner { max-width: 900px; width: 100%; position: relative; }
.lightbox-img { width: 100%; max-height: 80vh; object-fit: contain; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.lightbox-caption { text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.lightbox-caption strong { color: var(--gold); }
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute; top: -2.75rem; right: 0;
  background: none; border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition); line-height: 1;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.3rem; transition: var(--transition);
}
.lightbox-nav:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold); }
.lightbox-prev { left: -68px; }
.lightbox-next { right: -68px; }

/* ============================================================
   REVIEWS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.reviews-overview { background: var(--black); padding: 4rem 0; }
.rating-display { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4rem; justify-content: center; }
.rating-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 5.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.rating-stars  { display: flex; gap: 4px; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.rating-count  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); font-size: 0.82rem; text-align: center; }
.rating-sep    { width: 1px; height: 90px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.rating-labels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.rating-label  { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.rating-bar    { width: 150px; height: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.rating-bar-fill { height: 100%; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px; }

.reviews-grid-full { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.verified-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-wrapper { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-info { padding: 2.5rem; background: var(--black); border-radius: var(--radius-md); color: var(--white); }
.contact-info h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.contact-info > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-detail  { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.contact-icon    { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.15rem; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); }
.contact-label   { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.contact-value   { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-value a { color: var(--white); }
.contact-value a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

.form-wrapper {
  background: var(--white); padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.form-wrapper h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.form-wrapper > p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark); background: var(--off-white);
  transition: var(--transition); outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-submit {
  width: 100%; padding: 1.1rem;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

.service-area-box {
  background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.service-area-box h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.service-area-box p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — PROCESS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.process-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.process-step {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.process-step:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.process-step:last-child  { padding-right: 0; }
.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.22);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.process-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
}
.process-text p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.process-arrow {
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — FORM TRUST ROW
   ============================================================ */
.form-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.form-trust-item {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: #080808;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  position: relative;
}
.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 35%, rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 65%, transparent);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.footer-brand .logo-name { font-size: 1.6rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-desc  { font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-trust { font-size: 0.78rem; font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative; padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-col h5::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), padding-left 0.25s var(--ease); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-icon  { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; width: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding: 1.75rem 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-bottom-text { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.footer-abn { font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out), transform 0.75s var(--ease-out); }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.fade-in-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.fade-in-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-in-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.fade-in-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* ============================================================
   SUCCESS / UTILITY
   ============================================================ */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1100px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .lightbox-prev { left: 0.5rem; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 0.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 900px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem; gap: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .nav-links.open a { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

  .intro-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .service-detail-grid,
  .contact-wrapper,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .reviews-grid-full,
  .services-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .intro-content { padding-right: 0; }

  .testimonials-grid { gap: 1.25rem; }
  .testimonial-card--featured { transform: none; }
  .testimonial-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }

  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .featured-grid .project-item:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

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

  .service-detail.reverse .service-detail-grid { direction: ltr; }
  .intro-badge { bottom: -1rem; right: 0; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .rating-display { flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .rating-sep { display: none; }

  .section-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

  .process-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }
  .process-step { padding: 0; }
  .process-arrow { display: none; }
  .form-trust-row { gap: 0.75rem; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 600px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
  }
  .hero-stat {
    flex: 0 0 33.333%;
    padding: 0 1rem 0 0 !important;
    border-left: none !important;
  }
  .hero-stat + .hero-stat { padding-left: 0 !important; }
  .hero-stat-value { font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-grid .project-item:first-child .project-bg { height: 280px; }

  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.875rem; }
  .why-card { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }

  .services-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .btn-cta-primary { font-size: 0.875rem; padding: 1.1rem 2rem; }
  .cta-social-proof { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }

  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next { display: none; }

  .section-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .intro-badge { right: 0.5rem; bottom: -1rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px (small phones)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-badge { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; padding: 0.45rem 1rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
  .hero h1 span { font-size: inherit; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-trust-line { font-size: 0.68rem; }

  .btn-lg { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; }

  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card { padding: 1.5rem; }

  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .project-bg { height: 240px !important; }

  .footer-col h5 { margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
  .footer-links { gap: 0.5rem; }

  .intro-badge { position: static; margin-top: 1.25rem; display: inline-flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: center; }
  .intro-badge-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}