/* ============================================================
   SMILE ESSENCE DENTAL CARE — Global Stylesheet
   Primary: #049dd7 | Accent: #97c646 | BG: #ffffff
   Text: #1e1e1c | Secondary BG: #f5f5f3
   Fonts: Cormorant Garamond + Nunito Sans
   ============================================================ */

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

:root {
  --primary:       #049dd7;
  --primary-dark:  #0380b0;
  --primary-light: #e6f5fc;
  --accent:        #97c646;
  --accent-dark:   #7aab2e;
  --accent-light:  #f0f8e0;
  --bg:            #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary:  #f5f5f3;
  --bg-dark:       #0d1b22;
  --text:          #1e1e1c;
  --text-mid:      #525250;
  --text-soft:     #8a8a88;
  --border:        rgba(4,157,215,0.12);
  --border-mid:    rgba(4,157,215,0.25);
  --radius:        10px;
  --radius-lg:     18px;
  --radius-xl:     28px;
  --shadow-sm:     0 2px 12px rgba(4,157,215,0.08);
  --shadow-md:     0 8px 32px rgba(4,157,215,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:     0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --transition:    0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
  --max-w:         1160px;
}

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

body {
  font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }

/* ── SCROLLBAR ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary); border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── SKIP LINK (Accessibility) ── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  z-index: 9999; font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

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

/* ── SECTION WRAPPER ── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
section { padding: 6rem 2rem; }

/* ── SECTION LABEL ── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem; border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark); border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px #fff;
}
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(151,198,70,0.3);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-white {
  background: #fff; color: var(--primary-dark); border-color: #fff;
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  transition: gap 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { gap: 0.9rem; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.btn-ghost i { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ── NAVIGATION ── */
#navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, padding 0.4s;
  padding: 1.05rem 0;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ── SINGLE-ROW NAVBAR: logo left, links right ── */
.nav-logo-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem 0; gap: 2rem;
  border-bottom: none;
}
#navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-bar { border-color: transparent; }

.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo img { height: 100px; width: auto; }
.nav-logo-text span { color: var(--primary); }



/* Nav links — inline with logo */
.nav-links-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0; flex: 1;
}
.nav-links-row a {
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text); transition: color 0.3s; position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.nav-links-row a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease; border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-links-row a:hover { color: #3fc1f2; }
.nav-links-row a.active { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-links-row a:hover::after, .nav-links-row a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-links-row .btn { padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.nav-links-row .btn::after { content: none; }
.nav-links-row .btn-primary:hover, .mobile-menu .btn-primary:hover { color: #fff; }
.nav-links-row .btn-primary.active, .mobile-menu .btn-primary.active { color: #fff; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px; border-radius: 6px; transition: background 0.2s;
}
.hamburger:hover { background: var(--primary-light); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text); transition: var(--transition); border-radius: 2px;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.175,1);
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text); padding: 0.5rem 2rem; text-align: center;
  transition: color 0.3s; border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.mobile-menu .btn { margin-top: 1.5rem; font-size: 1rem; padding: 1rem 2.5rem; }
.mobile-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem; width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%; color: var(--text-mid); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.mobile-close:hover { background: var(--bg-secondary); color: var(--primary); }

/* ── PAGE HERO ── */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: 140px; padding-bottom: 5rem;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 0%, rgba(4,157,215,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero h1 { margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem; }
.page-hero p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Hero mascot — blended into hero background, not a floating sticker */
.hero-mascot {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem; right: 4vw;
  width: 160px; height: auto;
  opacity: 0.55;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: heroFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-mascot { position: static; width: 90px; opacity: 0.7; margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
}

/* ── BOOK A VISIT: "Before You Book" + Booking Form section ── */
/* Section wrapper, positioned to host the background mascot watermark */
.booking-info-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.booking-mascot-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 55%;
  width: 520px; height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0.05;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .booking-mascot-bg { width: 380px; left: 50%; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .booking-mascot-bg { width: 260px; }
}

/* Opening hours card — light, branded, readable (replaces low-contrast solid-blue card) */
.hours-card {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.hours-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem; font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.hours-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
}
.hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
.hours-row .day { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.hours-row .time { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.hours-row .closed { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* Booking form card — white card with accent top border, sits above the watermark */
.booking-form-card {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.booking-form-card h3 { color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ── HOME HERO ── */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh; padding-top: 120px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg); overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 2rem 2rem 4rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; width: fit-content;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}
.hero-text h1 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hero-text h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--primary); }
.hero-text p { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1;
}
.stat-number span { color: var(--primary); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 3px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* Hero image side */
.hero-image-side {
  position: relative; height: 600px;
}
.hero-img-frame {
  width: 88%; height: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-img-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-badge-float {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: -2rem;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 200px; animation: heroFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.badge-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light); display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.badge-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.badge-text span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.hero-rating-float {
  position: absolute; top: 2.5rem; right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(151,198,70,0.3);
  animation: heroFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}
.rating-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.rating-stars { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; opacity: 0.9; }
.rating-label { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── TRUST STRIP ── */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--text); padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-logos {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-logo {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; transition: color 0.3s;
}
.trust-logo:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ── CARDS ── */
.card {
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ── JOURNEY / SERVICE CARDS ── */
.journey-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.journey-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.journey-card-header {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.25rem; position: relative;
}
.journey-card-header .age-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.journey-card-header h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.journey-card-body { padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; }
.journey-purpose {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.journey-includes {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.journey-outcome {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  padding-top: 0.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.journey-outcome::before { content: '✓ '; color: var(--accent); }

/* ── PHILOSOPHY PILLARS ── */
.pillar-item {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg); transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.pillar-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.pillar-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; min-width: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-content h4 { font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.pillar-content p { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ── TEAM CARDS ── */
.team-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary-light); position: relative;
}
.team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.team-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.team-info h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.team-bio { font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.team-interest { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonial-slider-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}
.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%; padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text); position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}
.testimonial-quote::before {
  content: '\201C'; position: absolute; left: -0.2rem; top: -1rem;
  font-size: 5rem; color: var(--primary-light); line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}
.testimonial-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-light); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testimonial-source { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 2px; }
.testimonial-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-light); aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.testimonial-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.slider-controls {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s; font-size: 1rem;
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border-mid);
  transition: all 0.3s; cursor: pointer;
}
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--primary); width: 22px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── FAQ ACCORDION ── */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.4rem 0; text-align: left; gap: 1rem; background: none;
  font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-question.open { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; min-width: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; color: var(--primary); transition: all 0.3s;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.faq-question.open .faq-icon { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-mid);
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 300px; padding-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* ── FORM STYLES ── */
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mid);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg-secondary); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text); outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; width: 100%;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(4,157,215,0.1);
}
.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error { border-color: #e53e3e; }
.form-error-msg { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #e53e3e; margin-top: 2px; display: none; }
.form-error-msg.show { display: block; }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-soft); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--bg); }

/* ── GOOGLE MAPS EMBED ── */
.map-embed {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 2rem; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(151,198,70,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }

/* ── STATS STRIP ── */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-cell {
  background: var(--bg); padding: 2rem; text-align: center;
}
.stat-cell .big-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); display: block; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-cell .stat-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ── */
#backTop {
  position: fixed; bottom: 5.5rem; right: 1.5rem; z-index: 200;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4,157,215,0.3);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
#backTop.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
#backTop:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── WHATSAPP FAB ── */
.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; z-index: 200;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
 /* ── Transition band: CTA band flows into footer without a hard edge */
 .cta-band + * + footer,   /* selector safety */
 footer {
   background: #67686B;
   color: #fff;
   padding: 4.5rem 0 0;
 }

 /* ── Grid of columns ── */
 footer .footer-grid {
   max-width: 1160px;
   margin: 0 auto;
   padding: 0 2rem 3.5rem;
   display: grid;
   grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
   gap: 3.5rem;
   border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
 }

 /* ── Brand column ── */
 footer .footer-brand .footer-logo img {
   height: 56px;
   width: auto;
   margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
   /* white logo reads perfectly on this grey */
   filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
 }

 /* ── Social icon circles ── */
 footer .footer-social {
   display: flex;
   gap: 0.7rem;
   margin-top: 1.25rem;
 }
 footer .social-link {
   width: 38px; height: 38px;
   border-radius: 50%;
   border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
   display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
   color: #fff;
   font-size: 0.9rem;
   transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
 }
 footer .social-link:hover {
   background: var(--primary);   /* #049dd7 brand blue on hover */
   border-color: var(--primary);
   color: #fff;
   transform: translateY(-3px);
 }

 /* ── Column headings ── */
 footer .footer-col h4 {
   font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
   font-size: 0.72rem;
   font-weight: 700;
   letter-spacing: 0.18em;
   text-transform: uppercase;
   color: var(--accent);  /* brand green — visible + on-theme */
   margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
 }

 /* ── Nav links ── */
 footer .footer-col ul {
   list-style: none;
   padding: 0; margin: 0;
   display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem;
 }
 footer .footer-col ul li a {
   font-size: 0.87rem;
   color: #fff;
   text-decoration: none;
   transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.25s;
   display: inline-block;
 }
 footer .footer-col ul li a:hover {
   color: var(--primary);  /* brand blue on hover */
   padding-left: 4px;
 }

 /* ── Contact items ── */
 footer .footer-contact-item {
   display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
   gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
 }
 footer .footer-contact-item i {
   color: var(--accent);   /* green icon on grey — high contrast */
   margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.95rem;
 }
 footer .footer-contact-item span {
   font-size: 0.87rem;
   color: #fff;
   line-height: 1.6;
 }
 footer .footer-contact-item a {
   color: #fff;
   transition: color 0.25s;
   text-decoration: none;
 }
 footer .footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

 /* ── Bottom bar ── */
 footer .footer-bottom {
   background: #56575A;  /* 7% darker than the main grey — subtle depth */
   max-width: unset;     /* full-width unlike the grid above */
   padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: space-between;
   flex-wrap: wrap;
   gap: 0.75rem;
 }
 footer .footer-bottom p {
   font-size: 0.80rem;
   color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
   margin: 0;
 }
 footer .footer-bottom a {
   color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
   text-decoration: none;
   transition: color 0.25s;
 }
 footer .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }  /* green accent */

 /* ── Responsive ── */
 @media (max-width: 1024px) {
   footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
 }
 @media (max-width: 640px) {
   footer .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
   footer .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
 }
/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.in, .reveal-left.in, .reveal-right.in {
  opacity: 1; transform: translate(0);
}
/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ── GOOGLE BADGE ── */
.google-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.google-badge .stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.google-badge strong { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); }
.google-badge span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* ── CHECKLIST ── */
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid);
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: ''; width: 22px; height: 22px; min-width: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 1px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── CARE JOURNEYS: alternating sections ── */
.journey-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.journey-section--a { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.journey-section--b { background: var(--bg); }

.journey-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.journey-section--a .journey-content { order: 1; }
.journey-section--a .journey-visual { order: 2; }
.journey-section--b .journey-content { order: 2; }
.journey-section--b .journey-visual { order: 1; }

.journey-content { position: relative; }
.journey-num {
  display: block; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.2; margin-bottom: -1.3rem; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.journey-tagline {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--primary); margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.journey-visual { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.journey-visual::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); z-index: -1;
}
.journey-section--a .journey-visual::before {
  background: var(--accent-light); inset: 1.5rem -1.25rem -1.25rem 1.25rem;
}
.journey-section--b .journey-visual::before {
  background: var(--primary-light); inset: 1.5rem 1.25rem -1.25rem -1.25rem;
}
.journey-photo {
  display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/5; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.journey-mascot {
  position: absolute; width: 130px; height: auto; z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.55; mix-blend-mode: multiply; pointer-events: none;
}
.journey-section--a .journey-mascot { right: -1.5rem; bottom: -1.5rem; }
.journey-section--b .journey-mascot { left: -1.5rem; bottom: -1.5rem; }

.journey-result { margin: 0; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .journey-section--a .journey-visual,
  .journey-section--b .journey-visual { order: -1; }
  .journey-num { font-size: clamp(3rem, 16vw, 4rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .journey-mascot { width: 85px; }
}

/* ── STORY CARDS ── */
.story-card {
  background: var(--primary-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.story-tag {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.story-card blockquote {
  font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; font-style: normal;
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.story-card cite { font-size: 0.8rem; font-style: normal; color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; }


/* ── ACCENT BOOSTS ── */
/* Accent section strip */
.accent-strip { background: var(--accent); padding: 3.5rem 2rem; }
.accent-strip h2, .accent-strip h3 { color: #fff; }
.accent-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* Accent button fills */
.btn-accent-solid { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn-accent-solid:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Section labels: alternate with accent */
.section-label.accent { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.section-label.accent::before { background: var(--accent); }

/* Pillar items with accent left border on hover */
.pillar-item:nth-child(even):hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.pillar-item:nth-child(even) .pillar-num { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* Stats highlighted in accent */
.stat-cell.accent-cell .big-num { color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* Journey outcome accent dot */
.journey-outcome {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.journey-outcome::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Team role accent */
.team-role { color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* Story tags accent variant */
.story-tag.accent { background: var(--accent); }

/* Accent card style */
.accent-card {
  background: var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.accent-card h3, .accent-card h4 { color: #fff; }
.accent-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* Image gallery grid */
.img-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.img-gallery img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.img-gallery img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }
.img-gallery .tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.img-gallery .tall img { height: 540px; }

/* Section divider accent bar */
.accent-divider {
  height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; width: 48px;
  background: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.accent-divider.center { margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }

/* Feature numbers in accent */
.feature-number {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* Highlight band — accent bg, white text */
.highlight-band {
  background: var(--accent-light); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.highlight-band strong { color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links-row { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero-image-side { height: 400px; }
  .hero-badge-float, .hero-rating-float { display: none; }
  section { padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links-row { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-logo-bar { justify-content: space-between; padding: 0.75rem 0; }
  section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-visual { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}