/* =========================================================
   AVALON LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION — Design System
   Confident construction brand — blue-forward, grounded
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand palette — blue-weighted, construction-trade feel */
  --navy:        #000000;   /* pure black — primary dark */
  --navy-2:      #0E0E0E;   /* elevated near-black */
  --ink:         #000000;   /* deepest — for footer */
  --blue:        #00A7E1;   /* Avalon brand cyan (from logo) */
  --blue-2:      #0087B8;   /* deeper for hover */
  --blue-3:      #005F87;   /* deeper still, near-navy blue */
  --blue-soft:   #CDE9F5;   /* pale blue surface — big blocks */
  --blue-pale:   #E8F3FA;   /* very pale blue background */
  --cream:       #F5F1EA;   /* warm off-white base */
  --paper:       #FBF8F3;   /* lighter paper */
  --stone:       #B8B0A3;   /* stone/concrete accent */
  --mist:        #DDD6C8;   /* warm neutral divider */
  --line:        rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --line-blue:   rgba(0,167,225,0.22);
  --line-dark:   rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --muted:       #5A6B7D;

  /* Type — confident construction sans (no serif fallback) */
  --font-display: "Archivo", "Inter Tight", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-sans:    "Inter Tight", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "Inter Tight", -apple-system, sans-serif;   /* was mono — now sans w/ tracking for less "tech" feel */

  /* Scale */
  --f-xs: 12px;
  --f-sm: 14px;
  --f-base: 16px;
  --f-md: 18px;
  --f-lg: 22px;
  --f-xl: 28px;
  --f-2xl: 40px;
  --f-3xl: 56px;
  --f-4xl: 84px;
  --f-5xl: clamp(48px, 7vw, 120px);

  /* Rhythm */
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
  --section-y: clamp(72px, 10vw, 160px);
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Direction B — Heavier, more industrial */
html[data-direction="B"] {
  --font-display: "Archivo", "Inter Tight", sans-serif;
  --font-sans:    "Inter Tight", sans-serif;
}

/* --------------------- Reset & Base --------------------- */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--f-base);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, video, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p { margin: 0; }
::selection { background: var(--blue); color: var(--navy); }

/* --------------------- Type --------------------- */

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.eyebrow--dark { color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.7; }
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--blue); }

.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-size: var(--f-5xl);
  text-wrap: balance;
  text-transform: none;
}
html[data-direction="B"] .display {
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.display em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
html[data-direction="B"] .h1 { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 56px); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
html[data-direction="B"] .h2 { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.15; }
.lead { font-size: var(--f-lg); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.82; max-width: 62ch; text-wrap: pretty; }

/* --------------------- Layout --------------------- */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
}
.container-wide { max-width: 1600px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-top: var(--section-y); padding-bottom: var(--section-y); }
.section--tight { padding-top: calc(var(--section-y) * 0.6); padding-bottom: calc(var(--section-y) * 0.6); }
.section--dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark .lead { color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.85; }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section--blue { background: var(--blue); color: var(--navy); }
.section--blue .lead { color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.85; }
.section--blue-pale { background: var(--blue-pale); }
.section--blue-soft { background: var(--blue-soft); }

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.section--dark .divider { background: var(--line); }

/* --------------------- Nav --------------------- */

.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 18px var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.nav__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.nav__brand img,
.nav__brand svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; display: block; }
.nav__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.72;
  transition: opacity .2s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__links a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.nav__links a.is-active { opacity: 1; }
.nav__links a.is-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--blue);
}
.nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: #33BAE8; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.nav__phone {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.72;
}
.nav__phone:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--blue); }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav__toggle span,
.nav__toggle span::before,
.nav__toggle span::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -7px; left: 0; width: 22px; }
.nav__toggle span::after  { position: absolute; top: 7px; left: 0; width: 22px; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__phone { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
}

/* --------------------- Buttons --------------------- */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 167, 225, 0.4); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--blue); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #33BAE8; }
.btn--dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--navy-2); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: currentColor; border: 2px solid currentColor; padding: 16px 30px; }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: currentColor; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: none; }
.section--dark .btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.btn__arrow {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* --------------------- Hero --------------------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--blue);
}
.hero__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__media video,
.hero__media img,
.hero__media image-slot {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.hero__media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.62) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter) clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px);
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__eyebrow-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero__eyebrow-row .eyebrow { color: var(--blue); }
.hero__eyebrow-row .rule {
  width: 56px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--blue);
}
.hero__title {
  max-width: 16ch;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero__title em { color: var(--blue); font-style: normal; font-weight: 800; }
html[data-direction="B"] .hero__title em { font-style: normal; }

.hero__cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  margin-top: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__meta-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.hero__meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.hero__meta-value {
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.5;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.hero__scroll::after {
  content: '';
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: currentColor;
  animation: scrollpulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollpulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  50% { transform: scaleY(1); }
  50.01% { transform-origin: bottom; }
}

/* --------------------- Audience Toggle --------------------- */

.audience {
  background: var(--blue-pale);
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.audience__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.audience__side {
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.audience__side:hover { background: rgba(0, 167, 225, 0.08); }
.audience__side.is-active {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.audience__side.is-active:hover { background: var(--blue); }
.audience__side.is-active .audience__num { color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.7; }
.audience__side.is-active .audience__desc { opacity: 0.85; color: var(--navy); }
.audience__side.is-active .audience__link { color: var(--navy); }
.audience__num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-2);
}
.audience__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
}
html[data-direction="B"] .audience__title { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.audience__desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.75;
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.audience__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-2);
}
.audience__divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .audience__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .audience__divider { width: auto; height: 1px; }
}

/* --------------------- Services grid --------------------- */

.services {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.section-head__eyebrow-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.section-head__eyebrow-row .rule { width: 56px; height: 3px; background: var(--blue); opacity: 1; }
.section-head__title { margin-top: 20px; max-width: 16ch; }
.section-head__meta {
  font-size: var(--f-md);
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.75;
  max-width: 44ch;
  justify-self: end;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .section-head__meta { justify-self: start; }
}

.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 48px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  transition: background .25s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card:hover { background: var(--paper); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__arrow { transform: translate(3px, -3px); color: var(--blue-2); }

.service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-top: 6px;
}
.service-card__body {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.service-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
/* Direction-specific service-card variant removed */
.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.72;
  max-width: 48ch;
}
.service-card__tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.service-card__tags span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--blue-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-blue);
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--blue-2);
}
.service-card__arrow {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
  color: var(--navy);
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-card { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr auto; gap: 16px; }
}

/* --------------------- Featured Projects Mosaic --------------------- */

.projects {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.projects .section-head__meta { color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.65; }
.projects .section-head__eyebrow-row .rule { background: var(--blue); opacity: 1; }

.mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 120px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.mosaic__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--navy-2);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mosaic__item image-slot {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  --slot-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  --slot-fg: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.mosaic__cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px; bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.mosaic__cap-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mosaic__cap-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
/* Direction-specific title variant removed — using unified bold sans */
.mosaic__item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(11,22,34,0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 4; }
.mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(2) { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 2; }
.mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 2; }
.mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 3; }
.mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 3; }
.mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 3; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
  .mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
  .mosaic--home .mosaic__item:nth-child(n+2) { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* --------------------- Before/After --------------------- */

.baslider {
  background: var(--paper);
}
.baslider__frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  user-select: none;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  background: var(--navy-2);
}
.baslider__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.baslider__img image-slot {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.baslider__img--after {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 50%);
}
.baslider__handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--cream);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.baslider__handle::before,
.baslider__handle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.baslider__handle::after {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--navy);
  content: '⇄';
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: auto; height: auto;
}
.baslider__label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(11,22,34,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.baslider__label--before { left: 20px; }
.baslider__label--after { right: 20px; }

/* --------------------- Testimonials --------------------- */

.testimonials {
  background: var(--blue-pale);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-blue);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--blue);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 167, 225, 0.18);
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  color: var(--navy);
}
html[data-direction="B"] .testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.testimonial-card__attr {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-blue);
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.testimonial-card__place {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-2);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------- Service Area / Map --------------------- */

.area {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.area__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .area__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.area__counties {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.area__county {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr auto;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.area__county-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
.area__county-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
html[data-direction="B"] .area__county-name { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.area__county-cities {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--blue-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.area__map {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--navy-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.area__map svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* --------------------- Team --------------------- */

.team__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.team-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.team-card__photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--mist);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.team-card__photo image-slot { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.team-card__meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.team-card__name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
html[data-direction="A"] .team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.team-card__role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .team__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* --------------------- CTA band --------------------- */

.ctaband {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 120px) 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ctaband::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ctaband__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.ctaband__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 22ch;
  position: relative;
}
html[data-direction="B"] .ctaband__title { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.ctaband__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 4px; text-underline-offset: 8px; }
html[data-direction="B"] .ctaband__title em { font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 3px; text-underline-offset: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ctaband__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --------------------- Footer --------------------- */

.footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.footer__brand {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;
}
.footer__logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.footer__logo img,
.footer__logo svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; display: block; }
.footer__logo span {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer__tag {
  max-width: 40ch;
  opacity: 0.65;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer__col a {
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.footer__col a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--blue); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* --------------------- Page header (interior pages) --------------------- */

.pagehead {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 160px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pagehead__crumbs {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pagehead__crumbs a { opacity: 0.6; }
.pagehead__crumbs a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.pagehead__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 120px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 20ch;
}
html[data-direction="B"] .pagehead__title { font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.pagehead__title em { color: var(--blue); font-style: normal; font-weight: 800; }
html[data-direction="B"] .pagehead__title em { font-style: normal; }
.pagehead__intro {
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: var(--f-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.75;
  max-width: 56ch;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* --------------------- Forms --------------------- */

.form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.form__field {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.form__field--full { grid-column: span 2; }
.form__field label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.form__field input,
.form__field select,
.form__field textarea {
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.section--dark .form__field input,
.section--dark .form__field select,
.section--dark .form__field textarea {
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.form__field input:focus,
.form__field select:focus,
.form__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.form__field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form__submit { grid-column: span 2; display: flex; justify-content: flex-start; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form__field--full, .form__submit { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* --------------------- Utilities --------------------- */

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 48px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* image-slot theming for our design */
image-slot {
  --slot-bg: var(--mist);
  --slot-fg: var(--muted);
  --slot-border: transparent;
}
.section--dark image-slot,
.hero image-slot,
.projects image-slot,
.area image-slot {
  --slot-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --slot-fg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------- Design-Build BTS Band --------------------- */
.db-bts {
  color: var(--cream);
}
.db-bts__banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123, 196, 232, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123, 196, 232, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(123,196,232,0.05), transparent);
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.db-bts__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.db-bts__note {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 232, 0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.db-bts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #000;
}
.db-bts__cell {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.db-bts__cell img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.db-bts__cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.db-bts__cap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .db-bts__banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
  .db-bts__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --------------------- Design-Build Gallery --------------------- */
.db-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 280px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.db-gallery__cell {
  grid-column: span 2;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
}
.db-gallery__cell--wide {
  grid-column: span 3;
}
.db-gallery__cell img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease), filter 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.db-gallery__cell:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(0.85);
}
.db-gallery__cell::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.db-gallery__cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px; bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.db-gallery__tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.db-gallery__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .db-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 220px; }
  .db-gallery__cell { grid-column: span 2; }
  .db-gallery__cell--wide { grid-column: span 4; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .db-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 240px; }
  .db-gallery__cell, .db-gallery__cell--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* --------------------- Snow Removal Page --------------------- */

.snow-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.snow-timeline__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), padding-left 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.snow-timeline__row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--blue);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.snow-timeline__row:hover::before,
.snow-timeline__row--active::before {
  width: 32px;
}
.snow-timeline__row:hover,
.snow-timeline__row--active {
  padding-left: 48px;
}
.snow-timeline__row--active {
  background: rgba(123, 196, 232, 0.05);
}
.snow-timeline__time {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.snow-timeline__t {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.snow-timeline__phase {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.snow-timeline__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.snow-timeline__body p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.72;
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .snow-timeline__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 0; }
  .snow-timeline__row:hover, .snow-timeline__row--active { padding-left: 0; }
  .snow-timeline__row::before, .snow-timeline__row:hover::before, .snow-timeline__row--active::before { display: none; }
}

/* Service Levels — two big cards */
.snow-levels {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.snow-levels__col {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.snow-levels__col:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.snow-levels__col--featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.snow-levels__col--featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.snow-levels__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.snow-levels__tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-2);
}
.snow-levels__col--featured .snow-levels__tag {
  color: var(--blue);
}
.snow-levels__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.snow-levels__desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.snow-levels__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 24px 0 0 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.snow-levels__col--featured .snow-levels__list {
  border-top-color: var(--line);
}
.snow-levels__list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.snow-levels__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 12px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
}
.snow-levels__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-2);
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.2s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.snow-levels__col--featured .snow-levels__cta {
  color: var(--blue);
}
.snow-levels__col:hover .snow-levels__cta {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .snow-levels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* Night Storm Marquee — cinematic band */
.snow-marquee {
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0;
}
.snow-marquee__banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123, 196, 232, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123, 196, 232, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(123,196,232,0.06), transparent);
  overflow: hidden;
  gap: 24px;
}
.snow-marquee__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.snow-marquee__label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--blue);
  animation: snow-pulse 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes snow-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(123,196,232,0.7); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(123,196,232,0); }
}
.snow-marquee__ticker {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(244, 239, 232, 0.7);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: snow-scroll 24s linear infinite;
}
.snow-marquee__ticker span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.snow-marquee__ticker span::before {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 8px;
}
@keyframes snow-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.snow-marquee__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #000;
}
.snow-marquee__cell {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}
.snow-marquee__cell img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease), filter 0.4s var(--ease);
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.05);
}
.snow-marquee__cell:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.1);
}
.snow-marquee__cap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .snow-marquee__banner { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .snow-marquee__ticker { animation-duration: 32s; }
  .snow-marquee__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Get on the Route — signup cards */
.snow-signup {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  background: var(--navy-2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  min-height: 260px;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), border-left-width 0.25s var(--ease);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.snow-signup:hover {
  background: rgba(123, 196, 232, 0.08);
  border-left-width: 12px;
}
.snow-signup__tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.snow-signup__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.snow-signup__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 44ch;
}
.snow-signup__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.snow-signup:hover .snow-signup__cta {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  section .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------- Tweaks Direction Panel --------------------- */

.tweaks {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.tweaks.is-visible { display: flex; }
.tweaks__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.tweaks__opts {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px;
}
.tweaks__opt {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
  color: rgba(244,239,232,0.6);
}
.tweaks__opt.is-on {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------- Fade-up on scroll --------------------- */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONSTRUCTION BRAND ADDITIONS
   Numbered process steps, stat blocks, dropdown nav,
   service tag chips, blueprint-style dividers
   ========================================================= */

/* -------- Nav dropdown folders (like real Avalon site) -------- */
.nav__links li {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav__folder-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.72;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s var(--ease);
  color: inherit;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
}
.nav__folder-trigger:hover { opacity: 1; }
.nav__folder-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-2px, -2px);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__folder:hover .nav__folder-trigger { opacity: 1; }
.nav__folder:hover .nav__folder-trigger::after { transform: rotate(-135deg) translate(-2px, -2px); }
.nav__dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: -12px;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 12px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), visibility .2s;
  z-index: 200;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.nav__folder:hover .nav__dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav__dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.75;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__dropdown a:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 167, 225, 0.1);
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.nav__dropdown a::after { display: none; }
.nav__folder ul {
  padding: 0; margin: 0; list-style: none;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__folder-trigger::after { display: none; }
  .nav__dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0 0 12px 20px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .nav__dropdown a {
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* -------- Numbered process steps (blueprint feel) -------- */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  margin: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
}
.process-step {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px) clamp(20px, 2vw, 32px);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.process-step:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.process-step:hover { background: var(--blue-pale); }
.process-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}
.process-step__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.process-step__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.section--dark .process-step { border-right-color: var(--line); }
.section--dark .process-step:hover { background: rgba(0,167,225,0.06); }
.section--dark .process-step__title { color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark .process-step__desc { color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark .process-step__label { color: rgba(244,239,232,0.55); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-step { border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); min-height: 220px; }
  .process-step:nth-child(even) { border-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step { border-right: 0; }
}

/* -------- Stat blocks (5.0 stars, 24/7, etc) -------- */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--blue);
}
.stat {
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.stat__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244,239,232,0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.stat__meta {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(1), .stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
}

/* -------- Service page hero w/ overlay image -------- */
.service-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--blue);
}
.service-hero__media {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
}
.service-hero__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.service-hero__media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 100%);
}
.service-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1440px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.service-hero__crumbs {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.service-hero__crumbs a { opacity: 0.7; }
.service-hero__crumbs a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.service-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 120px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  max-width: 18ch;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.service-hero__intro {
  margin-top: 32px;
  font-size: var(--f-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.service-hero__what {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-hero__what-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-hero__what-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 24px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.service-hero__what-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}
.service-hero__what-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 10px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .service-hero__what { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}

/* -------- Alternating photo + text feature block -------- */
.feature-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.feature-block__media {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mist);
}
.feature-block__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.feature-block__body {
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.feature-block--reverse .feature-block__media { order: 2; }
.feature-block__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.feature-block__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.feature-block__body p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.8;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-block--reverse .feature-block__media { order: 0; }
}

/* -------- Service card v2 (bigger single-word titles) -------- */
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.svc-card img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), filter .3s var(--ease);
  filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(1.05);
}
.svc-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1); }
.svc-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.svc-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.svc-card__num {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.svc-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.svc-card__sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.svc-card__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease);
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--navy);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------- Reviews stat bar -------- */
.review-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.review-badge__stars {
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.review-badge__meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.review-badge__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.review-badge__count {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* -------- Founder card -------- */
.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: stretch;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
}
.founder__media {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--mist);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.founder__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.founder__body {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px) clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.founder__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.founder__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.founder__role {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.founder__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder__body { padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); }
}

/* -------- Timeline (2020 → 2025) -------- */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.timeline__year {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.timeline__year:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.timeline__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.timeline__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mist);
  margin: 8px 0;
}
.timeline__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.timeline__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .timeline__year:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .timeline__year:nth-child(1), .timeline__year:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
}

/* -------- Section rule label (small "SECTION 01" style tag) -------- */
.rule-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-2);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.rule-label::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
}
.section--dark .rule-label { color: var(--blue); }
.section--dark .rule-label::after { background: var(--line); }


/* =========================================================
   HOW WE WORK — Storyboard, Commitments, Promise Band
   ========================================================= */

/* -------- Nav: full logo lockup + client login button -------- */
.nav__lockup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav__lockup-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.nav__lockup-sub {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav__lockup-sub { display: none; }
}

.nav__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nav__trust {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__trust:hover { border-color: var(--blue); opacity: 1; }
.nav__trust__stars { color: var(--blue); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0; }
.nav__login {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__login:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue);
}
.nav__login svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__trust { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__login span { display: none; }
  .nav__login { padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* -------- Working With Avalon storyboard -------- */
.storyboard {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.storyboard__head {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: end;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .storyboard__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}
.storyboard__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.storyboard__cell {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px) clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 380px;
  position: relative;
}
.storyboard__phase {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.storyboard__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mist);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.storyboard__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.storyboard__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.storyboard__desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-top: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .storyboard__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .storyboard__cell { min-height: 300px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .storyboard__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------- Commitment cards (two side-by-side) -------- */
.commitments {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) 0;
}
.commitments__head {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: end;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .commitments__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}
.commitments__grid {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .commitments__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.commitment-card {
  background: var(--navy-2);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.commitment-card__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.commitment-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.commitment-card__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.8;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.commitment-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.commitment-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.commitment-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.commitment-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.commitment-list li strong {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* -------- Promise band (first site visit) -------- */
.promise {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--navy);
}
.promise__inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.promise__head {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: end;
}
.promise__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  max-width: 20ch;
}
.promise__intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 44ch;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.promise__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.promise__cell {
  padding: 32px 24px 0 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.promise__cell:last-child { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.promise__cell-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 3vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.promise__cell-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.promise__cell-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.promise__cell-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .promise__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .promise__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 0; }
  .promise__cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .promise__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .promise__cell { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); padding-bottom: 24px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE FIXES (comprehensive)
   ========================================================= */

/* -------- Nav mobile behavior -------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__inner {
    padding: 14px var(--gutter);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nav__actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .nav__trust { display: none; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__login { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
  .nav__login svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
  .nav__login span { display: none; }
  .nav__lockup-word { font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
  .nav__lockup-sub { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.20em; }
  .nav__brand img { width: 32px !important; height: 32px !important; }
  
  /* Mobile expanded menu */
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 68px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links ul {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links li {
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__folder-trigger {
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--blue);
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__folder-trigger::after { display: none; }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__dropdown {
    display: block !important;
    position: static;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0 0 8px 16px;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__dropdown a {
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links > ul > li > a {
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: block;
  }
}

/* -------- Hero mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero { min-height: 88vh; }
  .hero__inner { padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .hero__title { 
    font-size: clamp(34px, 12vw, 60px) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }
  .hero__eyebrow-row { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero__eyebrow-row .eyebrow { font-size: 10px; }
  .hero__eyebrow-row .rule { width: 32px; }
  .hero__cta-row { gap: 12px; }
  .hero__cta-row .btn { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 12px; }
  .hero__meta { 
    padding-top: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero__meta-item { width: 100%; }
  .hero__meta-label { font-size: 10px; }
  .hero__meta-value { font-size: 13px; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }
}

/* -------- Stats bar mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  .stat {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    min-height: unset;
  }
  .stat__value { font-size: 36px !important; }
  .stat__label { font-size: 10px; }
  .stat__meta { font-size: 11px; }
  .stat:nth-child(1), .stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .stat { border-right: 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}

/* -------- Audience fork mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .audience__side { padding: 32px 24px; min-height: unset; gap: 20px; }
  .audience__title { font-size: 28px !important; line-height: 1.05; }
  .audience__desc { font-size: 15px; }
  .audience__num { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* -------- Services 6-card grid mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .svc-card { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .svc-card__title { font-size: 24px !important; }
  .svc-card__body { padding: 20px; }
}

/* -------- Storyboard mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .storyboard { padding: 48px 0; }
  .storyboard__head { margin-bottom: 32px; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
  .storyboard__cell { min-height: unset; padding: 24px 20px; }
  .storyboard__title { font-size: 20px !important; }
  .storyboard__desc { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* -------- Commitments cards mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .commitments { padding: 48px 0; }
  .commitments__head { padding: 0 var(--gutter); margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .commitments__grid { padding: 0; gap: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .commitment-card { padding: 32px 24px; gap: 20px; }
  .commitment-card__title { font-size: 26px !important; }
  .commitment-card__label { font-size: 10px; }
  .commitment-list li { padding: 12px 0; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .commitment-list li strong { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* -------- Promise band mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .promise { padding: 40px 0; }
  .promise__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-bottom: 24px; gap: 16px; }
  .promise__title { font-size: 28px !important; }
  .promise__grid { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; 
    gap: 0 !important;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--navy);
  }
  .promise__cell {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-right: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
  .promise__cell:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .promise__cell-num { font-size: 40px; }
  .promise__cell-title { font-size: 18px; }
  .promise__cell-desc { font-size: 13px; }
}

/* -------- Section headers mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section-head { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; 
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
  }
  .section-head__meta { 
    justify-self: start !important; 
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .section-head__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 48px) !important; }
  .rule-label { font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
}

/* -------- Service hero mobile (interior pages) -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .service-hero { min-height: 50vh; }
  .service-hero__inner { padding: 40px var(--gutter); }
  .service-hero__title { font-size: clamp(34px, 11vw, 60px) !important; }
  .service-hero__intro { font-size: 15px; }
  .service-hero__crumbs { font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .service-hero__what { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 12px !important; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 20px; }
  .service-hero__what-list li { font-size: 13px; padding-left: 16px; }
}

/* -------- Process steps mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  .process-step { min-height: 220px; padding: 24px 20px !important; }
  .process-step:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .process-step:nth-child(even) { border-right: 0; }
  .process-step__num { font-size: 44px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .process-step { border-right: 0 !important; min-height: unset; }
  .process-step__num { font-size: 40px !important; }
}

/* -------- Feature block mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .feature-block__body { padding: 32px 24px; gap: 16px; }
  .feature-block__title { font-size: 26px !important; }
  .feature-block__num { font-size: 36px !important; }
}

/* -------- Testimonials mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .testimonial-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .testimonial-card blockquote { font-size: 18px !important; }
}

/* -------- Mosaic (project grid) mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mosaic { grid-auto-rows: 180px; gap: 8px; }
  .mosaic__cap-title { font-size: 18px !important; }
  .mosaic__cap-tag { font-size: 9px; }
}

/* -------- Area/map mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .area__grid { gap: 32px; }
  .area__county { padding: 16px 0; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr; }
  .area__county-cities { grid-column: 2; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12px; }
  .area__county-name { font-size: 22px !important; }
}

/* -------- CTA band mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ctaband { padding: 48px 0; }
  .ctaband__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
  .ctaband__title { font-size: 32px !important; }
}

/* -------- Footer mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer { padding: 48px 0 24px; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: span 2 !important; }
  .footer__logo span { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
  .footer__tag { font-size: 13px; }
  .footer__col h4 { font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer__col a { font-size: 13px; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; text-align: left; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
}

/* -------- Form mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .form { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px; }
  .form__field--full, .form__submit { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
}

/* -------- General mobile paddings -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section { padding-top: 56px !important; padding-bottom: 56px !important; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; }
  .h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 48px) !important; }
  .h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 40px) !important; }
  .h3 { font-size: 20px !important; }
  .lead { font-size: 15px !important; }
}

/* -------- Review badge mobile (inline in headings) -------- */
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .review-badge { padding: 12px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .review-badge__stars { font-size: 16px; }
  .review-badge__value { font-size: 22px; }
  .review-badge__count { font-size: 10px; }
}

/* -------- Founder card mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .founder__body { padding: 24px !important; gap: 12px; }
  .founder__name { font-size: 32px !important; }
  .founder__quote { font-size: 16px !important; padding: 16px 0 !important; }
}

/* -------- How We Work: commitment grids, portal grid -------- */
.hww-commitments-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.hww-portal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: center;
}
.hww-apart-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hww-commitments-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; }
  .hww-portal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hww-commitments-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hww-apart-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hww-portal-mockup-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px !important; }
}

/* -------- Timeline mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 0 !important; }
  .timeline__year { padding: 20px 16px; min-height: unset; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .timeline__year:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .timeline__year:nth-child(even) { border-right: 0; }
  .timeline__num { font-size: 32px !important; }
  .timeline__desc { font-size: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .timeline__year { border-right: 0 !important; }
}

/* -------- Team grid mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .team__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* -------- Tweaks panel mobile -------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tweaks { 
    bottom: 12px; 
    right: 12px; 
    left: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .tweaks__opt { padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 10px; }
}