/* Clayton Dog Sitters - shared stylesheet
   Consolidated from inline page styles on 2026-07-08.
   Includes WCAG AA contrast corrections and footer background. */
/* ===== CSS RESET & VARIABLES ===== */
        *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

        /* Skip link for keyboard / screen-reader users */
        .skip-link {
            position: absolute;
            left: -999px;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 10000;
            background: #C85A28;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 12px 20px;
            border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .skip-link:focus {
            left: 0;
        }
        :focus-visible {
            outline: 3px solid #C85A28;
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        :root {
            --warm-cream: #FFF6EC;
            --soft-peach: #FAD3B4;
            --warm-orange: #E1631F;
            --deep-orange: #B44E1F;
            --hot-orange: #FF6B2B;
            --warm-brown: #4E3123;
            --dark-brown: #23130B;
            --soft-gold: #E8A63F;
            --light-gold: #F5D6A2;
            --sage-green: #4F7554;
            --soft-white: #FFFDFB;
            --accent-strong: #9E3F16;
            --btn-a: #AC4417;
            --btn-b: #833311;
            --text-dark: #190C05;
            --text-medium: #493426;
            --text-light: #5C483C;
            --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(42, 24, 16, 0.1);
            --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(42, 24, 16, 0.15);
            --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(42, 24, 16, 0.2);
            --glow-orange: 0 0 30px rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.4), 0 0 60px rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.15);
            --radius-sm: 12px;
            --radius-md: 20px;
            --radius-lg: 32px;
            --paw-pattern: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' opacity='0.02'%3E%3Cg fill='%235C3D2E'%3E%3Cellipse cx='40' cy='48' rx='8' ry='10'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='28' cy='34' rx='5' ry='6'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='52' cy='34' rx='5' ry='6'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='22' cy='44' rx='4' ry='5'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='58' cy='44' rx='4' ry='5'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            background: var(--warm-cream);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif; line-height: 1.2; }

        img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
        a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        /* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
        nav {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.1);
            transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        nav.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

        .nav-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            height: 90px;
        }

        .nav-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .nav-logo img { height: 72px; width: auto; }

        .nav-logo span {
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            background: rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.08);
        }

        .nav-cta {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-a), var(--btn-b)) !important;
            color: white !important;
            padding: 10px 24px !important;
            font-weight: 600 !important;
        }

        .nav-cta:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-b), #7d3414) !important;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
            box-shadow: var(--glow-orange) !important;
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 8px;
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn span {
            display: block;
            width: 24px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--dark-brown);
            margin: 6px 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
        .paw-bg { position: relative; }
        .paw-bg::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: var(--paw-pattern);
            background-repeat: repeat;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }
        .paw-bg > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        .hero {
            padding: 160px 0 80px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-cream) 0%, var(--soft-peach) 50%, var(--light-gold) 100%);
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -200px;
            right: -200px;
            width: 600px;
            height: 600px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 192, 120, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .hero::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -100px;
            left: -100px;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-content { max-width: 540px; }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: white;
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .hero-badge::before { content: '\1F43E'; }

        .hero h1 {
            font-size: 3.6rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .hero h1 .accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-a), #A8431C);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .hero-tagline {
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .hero p {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: none;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-a), var(--btn-b));
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.35);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s ease;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover::before { left: 100%; }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-b), #7d3414);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--glow-orange);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: white;
            color: var(--warm-brown);
            border: 2px solid rgba(92, 61, 46, 0.15);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            border-color: var(--warm-orange);
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .hero-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-image {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            aspect-ratio: 4/5;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .hero-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .hero-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        }

        .hero-float-card {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: -30px;
            background: white;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            z-index: 2;
            animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
        }

        .hero-float-card .stars { color: var(--soft-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }
        .hero-float-card .label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark-brown); }
        .hero-float-card .sublabel { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }

        /* ===== PAW DIVIDER ===== */
        .paw-divider {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px 0;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            letter-spacing: 24px;
            opacity: 0.25;
        }

        /* ===== SERVICES ===== */
        .services {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--soft-white);
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-label {
            display: inline-block;
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .section-header p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .service-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .service-card-image {
            height: 420px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .service-card-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-card-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }

        .service-card-body { padding: 28px; }

        .service-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            background: var(--light-gold);
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .service-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .service-card p {
            color: var(--text-medium);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.65;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .service-features {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .service-features li {
            padding: 6px 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .service-features li::before {
            content: '\2713';
            color: var(--sage-green);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .service-card-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            margin-top: 20px;
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .service-card-link::after { content: '\2192'; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
        .service-card-link:hover { color: var(--btn-b); gap: 10px; }

        /* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
        .why-us {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-peach) 0%, var(--light-gold) 100%);
        }

        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .why-card {
            background: white;
            padding: 36px 28px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .why-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 72px;
            height: 72px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-orange), var(--soft-gold));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
        }

        .why-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .why-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ===== MEET RAN ===== */
        .meet {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-brown) 0%, #3A2213 45%, var(--warm-brown) 100%);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .meet::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -160px; right: -160px;
            width: 520px; height: 520px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 166, 63, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .meet-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 0.7fr 1.3fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .meet-photo {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            aspect-ratio: 4/5;
            max-width: 340px;
            justify-self: center;
            box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
            border: 4px solid rgba(232, 166, 63, 0.55);
        }

        .meet-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%; }

        .meet-photo-badge {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 18px; left: 18px; right: 18px;
            background: rgba(35, 19, 11, 0.82);
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(232, 166, 63, 0.35);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            padding: 12px 16px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
        }
        .meet-photo-badge .stars { color: var(--soft-gold); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
        .meet-photo-badge .txt { font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #fff; }

        .meet-content .section-label { color: var(--soft-gold); }
        .meet-content h2 { font-size: 2.6rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 700; }
        .meet-content h2 .accent { color: var(--soft-gold); }
        .meet-content p {
            font-size: 1.08rem;
            line-height: 1.75;
            color: rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.86);
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .meet-chips {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            margin: 26px 0 30px;
        }
        .meet-chip {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(232, 166, 63, 0.4);
            padding: 9px 18px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #fff;
        }
        .meet-chip::before { content: '\2713'; color: var(--soft-gold); font-weight: 700; }

        /* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
        .testimonials {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--soft-white);
        }

        .testimonial-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 28px;
        }

        .testimonial-card {
            background: white;
            padding: 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .testimonial-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .testimonial-card::before {
            content: '\201C';
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--soft-gold);
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px;
            left: 28px;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .testimonial-stars {
            color: var(--soft-gold);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            padding-top: 32px;
        }

        .testimonial-text {
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .testimonial-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-peach), var(--light-gold));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .testimonial-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark-brown); }
        .testimonial-location { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }

        /* ===== FAQ ===== */
        .faq {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-peach) 0%, var(--light-gold) 100%);
        }

        .faq-list {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .faq-item {
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .faq-item summary {
            list-style: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 24px 28px;
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

        .faq-item summary::after {
            content: '+';
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--warm-orange);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }

        .faq-item .faq-answer {
            padding: 0 28px 24px;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .faq-item .faq-answer a { color: var(--accent-strong); font-weight: 600; }

        /* ===== SERVICE AREA ===== */
        .area {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: var(--dark-brown);
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .area h2 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .area p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            opacity: 0.85;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 32px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .area-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 12px;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .area-tag {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            padding: 10px 22px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .area-tag:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
        .contact {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--warm-cream);
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .contact-info h2 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .contact-info > p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
            margin-bottom: 36px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .contact-method {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }

        .contact-method-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            min-width: 52px;
            background: var(--light-gold);
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .contact-method h3 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .contact-method p, .contact-method a {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-medium);
        }

        .contact-method a:hover { color: var(--accent-strong); }

        .contact-form-card {
            background: white;
            padding: 40px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .contact-form-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--dark-brown);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }

        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea,
        .form-group select {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(92, 61, 46, 0.1);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
            background: var(--soft-white);
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus,
        .form-group select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--warm-orange);
            background: white;
        }

        .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

        .form-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .btn-submit {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
        footer {
            position: relative;
            background-color: var(--dark-brown);
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(36, 16, 9, 0.92), rgba(36, 16, 9, 0.95)), url('footer-bg.jpg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            padding: 60px 0 30px;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
        }

        .footer-brand img { height: 60px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.8; max-width: 300px; }

        .footer-col h3 {
            font-family: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }

        .footer-col li { margin-bottom: 12px; }

        .footer-col a {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            opacity: 0.7;
            transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
        }

        .footer-col a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--soft-gold); }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            padding-top: 24px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        /* ===== PARALLAX PHOTO BREAK ===== */
        .parallax-break {
            position: relative;
            height: 420px;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .parallax-break-bg {
            position: absolute;
            inset: -80px 0;
            background-image: url('IMG_4008.jpg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center 40%;
            will-change: transform;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .parallax-break-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42, 24, 16, 0.7) 0%, rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.5) 100%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .parallax-break-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
            color: white;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .parallax-break-content h2 {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
        }

        .parallax-break-content p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            max-width: 550px;
            margin: 0 auto 28px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        .parallax-break-content .btn-primary {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            padding: 16px 36px;
        }

        /* ===== ENHANCED SERVICE AREA ===== */
        .area {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .area-parallax-bg {
            position: absolute;
            inset: -60px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-brown) 0%, #3E2A1A 40%, var(--warm-brown) 100%);
            will-change: transform;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .area > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        /* ===== SECTION LABEL SHIMMER ===== */
        .section-label {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .section-label::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.2), transparent);
            animation: shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shimmer {
            0% { left: -100%; }
            100% { left: 200%; }
        }

        /* ===== SERVICE CARD BORDER GLOW ===== */
        .service-card {
            border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 58, 0);
        }
        .service-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.15);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.08);
        }

        /* ===== HERO IMAGE GLOW ===== */
        .hero-image-wrapper::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -20px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
            height: 60px;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
            filter: blur(20px);
            z-index: -1;
        }

        /* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Staggered delays for grid children */
        .fade-in.visible:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
        .fade-in.visible:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

        /* Slide-in variants */
        .fade-in-left {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-40px);
            transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .fade-in-right {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(40px);
            transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .fade-in-left.visible,
        .fade-in-right.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        /* Scale-up variant */
        .fade-in-scale {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.92);
            transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .fade-in-scale.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        /* ===== PARALLAX ===== */
        .parallax-hero {
            will-change: transform;
            transition: transform 0.1s linear;
        }

        /* ===== HOVER MICRO-INTERACTIONS ===== */
        .service-card {
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-0.3deg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 113, 58, 0.08);
        }

        .why-card {
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .why-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
        }
        .why-card:hover .why-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .why-icon { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }

        .testimonial-card {
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .testimonial-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
        }

        .btn {
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .btn:active {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
        }

        .area-tag {
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }
        .area-tag:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Disable parallax and heavy animations on mobile for performance */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .fade-in, .fade-in-left, .fade-in-right, .fade-in-scale { transition: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
            .parallax-hero, [data-parallax-speed] { transform: none !important; }
            .section-label::after { animation: none; }
            .btn-primary::before { display: none; }
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; }
            .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .parallax-break { height: 320px; }
            .parallax-break-content h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
            .parallax-break-content p { font-size: 1rem; }
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .mobile-menu-btn { display: block; }

            .nav-links.active {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                position: absolute;
                top: 90px;
                left: 0;
                right: 0;
                background: var(--warm-cream);
                padding: 16px 24px;
                box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
                gap: 4px;
            }

            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .hero-content { max-width: 100%; }
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
            .hero-buttons { justify-content: center; }
            .hero-image { max-height: 400px; }
            .hero-float-card { left: 10px; bottom: 10px; }

            .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
            .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }

            .meet-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; text-align: center; }
            .meet-photo { max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
            .meet-chips { justify-content: center; }
            .meet-content h2 { font-size: 2rem; }

            .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

            .section-header h2 { font-size: 2rem; }

            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
            .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
            .area-tags { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
        }
    
        /* ===== SERVICE PAGE PROSE ===== */
        .page-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--soft-white); }
        .page-section.alt { background: var(--warm-cream); }
        .prose { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .prose h2 { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--dark-brown); margin: 8px 0 16px; }
        .prose h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--dark-brown); margin: 32px 0 12px; }
        .prose p { color: var(--text-medium); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .prose ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px; }
        .prose ul li { position: relative; padding: 8px 0 8px 34px; color: var(--text-medium); font-size: 1.05rem; }
        .prose ul li::before { content: '\2713'; position: absolute; left: 6px; color: var(--sage-green); font-weight: 700; }
        .prose a { color: var(--accent-strong); font-weight: 600; }
        .prose .lead { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
        .breadcrumb { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 28px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-light); }
        .breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent-strong); font-weight: 600; }
        .cta-band { padding: 80px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-a), #8A3A17); text-align: center; color: #fff; }
        .cta-band h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
        .cta-band p { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 28px; opacity: 0.95; }
        .cta-band .btn-secondary { background: #fff; }
        .related-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-top: 20px; }