/* ==========================================================================
   AITCOH™ PARTNERSHIP GROWTH MODEL — PARTNER PITCH PAGE
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Family: shares nav, seal, typography, buttons, footer, and section rhythm
   with the 2026-07 service landing pages (bathrooms master). This page runs
   the deep-navy "ad creative" theme: navy foundation, Radiant Gold accents,
   and the three vertical colors (bathrooms teal, kitchens gold, stairlifts
   purple) plus the Haven blue/mint accent layer.
   Sections:
     1.  Brand & theme variables
     2.  Reset & base (dark theme)
     3.  Accessibility: skip link + focus states
     4.  Scrolling offer bar (partner edition)
     5.  Hero gold seal
     6.  Header / navigation
     7.  Buttons
     8.  Dark glass panels
     9.  Hero
     10. Trust strip
     11. Section headers
     12. Difference comparison (typical vs AITCOH)
     13. Growth model timeline (7 steps + loop band)
     14. Live campaign ad cards
     15. Families vs partners value grid + check lists
     16. Cycle summary band
     17. Shared goal plaque
     18. Partnership CTA panel
     19. Footer
     20. Modals (privacy / terms)
     21. Mobile sticky CTA bar
     22. Scroll reveal system
     23. Reduced motion safeguards
     24. Responsive refinements
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. BRAND & THEME VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* AITCOH canonical palette (BRAND.md) */
    --trust-blue: #255ea0;
    --trust-blue-dark: #1b477e;
    --trust-blue-light: #d9ecff;
    --radiant-gold: #fdd841;
    --accent-gold: #d69e2e;
    --deep-navy: #0e2a47;
    --ink-deep: #07182e;          /* deepest navy, page bottom */
    --cream-white: #fffdf5;
    --pure-white: #ffffff;
    --text-grey: #4a5568;         /* body text on light panels */

    /* Vertical brand colors (match the three landing pages) */
    --teal: #28b5c6;              /* bathrooms */
    --teal-ink: #4fc6d5;          /* AA text on navy */
    --teal-rgb: 40, 181, 198;
    --kgold: #c8892b;             /* kitchens */
    --kgold-ink: #dfa54a;         /* AA text on navy */
    --kgold-rgb: 200, 137, 43;
    --purple: #b39dcb;            /* stairlifts */
    --purple-ink: #c3b1d9;        /* AA text on navy */
    --purple-rgb: 179, 157, 203;

    /* Haven Healthcare complementary accent layer */
    --haven-blue: #046bd2;
    --haven-blue-ink: #6cb2f7;    /* AA text on navy */
    --haven-blue-rgb: 4, 107, 210;
    --haven-mint: #7acdee;
    --haven-mint-rgb: 122, 205, 238;

    /* Shared RGB channels for shadows and glows */
    --trust-rgb: 38, 95, 161;
    --trust-dark-rgb: 27, 71, 126;
    --gold-rgb: 253, 216, 65;
    --navy-rgb: 14, 42, 71;

    /* Dark glass system */
    --glass-bg-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --glass-border-dark: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --border-radius: 24px;

    /* On-navy text tokens (WCAG AA+ on --deep-navy) */
    --on-navy: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --on-navy-strong: #ffffff;
    --on-navy-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE (DARK THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
    font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;
    color: var(--on-navy);
    line-height: 1.8;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--deep-navy) 0%, #0a2340 55%, var(--ink-deep) 100%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle blueprint grid over the navy, echoing the ad creative texture */
body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: var(--on-navy-strong);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

h1 { font-weight: 800; font-size: 3.5rem; }
h2 { font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; }
h3 { font-weight: 800; font-size: 2rem; }
h4 { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; }

.brand-name { font-style: italic; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* Anchor scroll offset below the ~106px sticky nav (offer bar + header) */
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 120px; }

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section-spacer { padding: 6rem 0; }

.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Base inline SVG icon: sized by each component */
.svg-icon { display: block; width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. ACCESSIBILITY: SKIP LINK + FOCUS STATES
   ========================================================================== */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: -100px;
    z-index: 3000;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    background: var(--cream-white);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* Gold focus ring reads clearly on navy, light panels, and gold buttons */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--radiant-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.btn:focus-visible { border-radius: 50px; }
.btn-gold:focus-visible,
.btn--ceasy:focus-visible {
    outline-color: var(--pure-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SCROLLING OFFER BAR (PARTNER EDITION)
   ========================================================================== */
.sticky-nav-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.offer-bar {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe98a 0%, var(--radiant-gold) 48%, #f2c623 100%);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(214, 158, 46, 0.5),
        0 4px 14px -4px rgba(214, 158, 46, 0.6);
}
.offer-bar::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: -60%;
    width: 45%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
    animation: offer-shine 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes offer-shine {
    0%   { left: -60%; }
    55%  { left: 120%; }
    100% { left: 120%; }
}
.offer-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    white-space: nowrap;
    will-change: transform;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: offer-scroll 55s linear infinite;
}
.offer-bar:hover .offer-track,
.offer-bar:focus-within .offer-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.offer-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 11px 0;
}
.offer-item {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.offer-item--title {
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
}
.offer-item--call {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.offer-sep {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin: 0 1.15rem;
    opacity: 0.55;
}
@keyframes offer-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .offer-item { font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .offer-sep { margin: 0 0.85rem; }
    .offer-track { animation-duration: 38s; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HERO GOLD SEAL (matches the landing page family)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-seal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: calc(50% - 536px);
    right: auto;
    z-index: 6;
    width: 176px;
    height: 176px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #ffe98a 0%, var(--radiant-gold) 52%, #ecba1f 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 26px -8px rgba(214, 158, 46, 0.75),
        inset 0 2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    animation: sealFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-seal::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(120, 86, 16, 0.4);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-seal__ring {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--trust-blue-dark);
}
.hero-seal__main {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin: 0.28rem 0;
    position: relative;
    top: -4px;
}
@keyframes sealFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-8deg) translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: rotate(-5deg) translateY(-7px); }
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .hero-seal { width: 112px; height: 112px; top: 0.7rem; left: 1rem; right: auto; }
    .hero-seal__main { font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 0.14rem 0; }
    .hero-seal__ring { font-size: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .hero-seal::before { inset: 6px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-seal { width: 96px; height: 96px; top: 0.6rem; left: 0.75rem; }
    .hero-seal__main { font-size: 0.68rem; margin: 0.1rem 0; }
    .hero-seal__ring { font-size: 0.44rem; letter-spacing: 0.8px; }
    .hero-seal::before { inset: 5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero-seal { width: 80px; height: 80px; top: 0.5rem; left: 0.5rem; transform: rotate(-6deg); border-width: 1.5px; animation: none; }
    .hero-seal__main { font-size: 0.58rem; margin: 0.05rem 0; }
    .hero-seal__ring { font-size: 0.37rem; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
    .hero-seal::before { inset: 4px; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .hero-seal { width: 70px; height: 70px; }
    .hero-seal__main { font-size: 0.51rem; }
    .hero-seal__ring { font-size: 0.32rem; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HEADER / NAVIGATION (matches the landing page family)
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes subtlePan {
    0% { background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0% 50%; }
}
header {
    width: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--trust-blue-dark), var(--trust-blue), var(--trust-blue-dark));
    background-size: 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 200% 200%;
    animation: subtlePan 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.logo img {
    height: 66px;
    width: auto;
}
.nav-links a {
    color: var(--cream-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 2.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--pure-white); }

/* Active page marker: gold underline on the Partners link */
.nav-links .nav-active {
    color: var(--pure-white);
    position: relative;
}
.nav-links .nav-active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -6px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffe98a, var(--radiant-gold));
}

/* Quiet phone pill in the navbar */
.nav-links .nav-phone {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--cream-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links .nav-phone .svg-icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.nav-links .nav-phone:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Highlight pill for the Become a Partner nav CTA */
.nav-links .btn-financing {
    background-color: #fffce8;
    color: #975a16;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 158, 46, 0.4);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links .btn-financing:hover {
    background-color: #fefcbf;
    color: #744210;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 158, 46, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .nav-links .nav-phone { margin-left: 1.25rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem; }
    .nav-links a { margin-left: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. BUTTONS (family recipes: gold CTA, outline, blue modal button)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Radiant Gold CTA: same recipe as the C-Easy™ brand button (gold gradient,
   charcoal text, never blue) applied to partner conversion actions. */
.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe98a 0%, var(--radiant-gold) 48%, #f2c623 100%);
    color: #2d3748;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(210, 158, 46, 0.35);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff0a3 0%, #ffe066 48%, #f6cd2e 100%);
    color: #2d3748;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(210, 158, 46, 0.45);
}

/* Quiet secondary on navy */
.btn-outline-light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: var(--cream-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Trust Blue button (modal close buttons, matches the master) */
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--trust-blue-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--trust-dark-rgb), 0.15);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--trust-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(var(--trust-rgb), 0.25);
}

/* Gentle pulse, opt-in for the final CTA only */
.btn-pulse { animation: ctaPulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.btn-pulse:hover { animation: none; }
@keyframes ctaPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(210, 158, 46, 0.35); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.55); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. DARK GLASS PANELS
   ========================================================================== */
.glass-panel-dark {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--glass-bg-dark);
    color: var(--on-navy);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: var(--glass-border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.glass-panel-dark h2, .glass-panel-dark h3, .glass-panel-dark h4 { color: var(--on-navy-strong); }
.glass-panel-dark p { color: var(--on-navy); }

/* Slow liquid shine sweep, matches the landing family */
.glass-panel-dark::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -75%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 35%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 65%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-18deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: glassShine 13s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}
@keyframes glassShine {
    0%   { left: -75%; opacity: 0; }
    8%   { opacity: 1; }
    55%  { left: 130%; opacity: 1; }
    60%  { opacity: 0; }
    100% { left: 130%; opacity: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .glass-panel-dark::before { display: none; }
}

/* Icon badge: rounded square holding an outlined inline SVG */
.icon-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: var(--on-navy-strong);
}
.icon-badge .svg-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.icon-badge--gold   { background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.14);  border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.45);  color: var(--radiant-gold); }
.icon-badge--teal   { background: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.14);  border-color: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.45);  color: var(--teal-ink); }
.icon-badge--muted  { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);     color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Colorful ambient glows: teal, gold, purple */
.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: float 15s infinite ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.blob-1 { top: -22%; left: -12%; width: 620px; height: 620px; background: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.5); }
.blob-2 { bottom: -10%; right: -14%; width: 520px; height: 520px; background: rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.45); animation-delay: -5s; }
.blob-3 { top: 30%; right: 22%; width: 380px; height: 380px; background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.32); animation-delay: -9s; }
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

.hero-panel {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    background: rgba(var(--navy-rgb), 0.55);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.hero h1 .hl { color: var(--radiant-gold); }
.hero p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    color: var(--on-navy);
}

/* Script line from the ad creatives, Playfair italic in gold */
.hero-emotional {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--radiant-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    animation: emotionalIn 0.9s ease-out 0.2s both;
}
@keyframes emotionalIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-support-line {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--haven-mint);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.hero-concrete-line {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--on-navy-strong);
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Vertical color chips inside the hero */
.hero-verticals {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;
}
.vertical-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.vertical-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vertical-chip--bathrooms {
    color: var(--teal-ink);
    border-color: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.55);
    background: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.12);
}
.vertical-chip--bathrooms:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.7); }
.vertical-chip--kitchens {
    color: var(--kgold-ink);
    border-color: rgba(var(--kgold-rgb), 0.55);
    background: rgba(var(--kgold-rgb), 0.12);
}
.vertical-chip--kitchens:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(var(--kgold-rgb), 0.7); }
.vertical-chip--stairlifts {
    color: var(--purple-ink);
    border-color: rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.55);
    background: rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.12);
}
.vertical-chip--stairlifts:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.7); }

.hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.trust-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.trust-strip-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.trust-strip-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.trust-strip-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.trust-strip-card:hover .trust-strip-icon { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.trust-strip-icon--blue   { background: rgba(var(--haven-blue-rgb), 0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--haven-blue-rgb), 0.5);  color: var(--haven-blue-ink); }
.trust-strip-icon--teal   { background: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.14);       border: 1px solid rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.5);        color: var(--teal-ink); }
.trust-strip-icon--gold   { background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.14);       border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.5);        color: var(--radiant-gold); }
.trust-strip-icon--purple { background: rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.14);     border: 1px solid rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.5);      color: var(--purple-ink); }
.trust-strip-icon--mint   { background: rgba(var(--haven-mint-rgb), 0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--haven-mint-rgb), 0.5);  color: var(--haven-mint); }
.trust-strip-label {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .trust-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .trust-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
    .trust-strip-card { padding: 1.1rem 0.6rem; }
    .trust-strip-label { font-size: 0.76rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. SECTION HEADERS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 3.25rem; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-header p {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--on-navy-soft);
}
/* Signature four-color marker bar under each section title */
.section-header h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 72px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0.9rem auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--haven-blue), var(--teal), var(--radiant-gold), var(--purple));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. DIFFERENCE COMPARISON (TYPICAL vs AITCOH)
   ========================================================================== */
.difference-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.diff-card { padding: 2.75rem 2.75rem 2.5rem; }
.diff-card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.diff-card .diff-intro { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--on-navy-soft); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

/* Muted card: the model we outperform */
.diff-card--typical {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.diff-card--typical h3 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }

/* Gold-trimmed card: the AITCOH difference */
.diff-card--aitcoh {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 45%);
    border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.45);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        0 0 40px -18px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.55),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.55);
}
.diff-card--aitcoh:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 60px -14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 52px -14px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.65),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.65);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. GROWTH MODEL TIMELINE (7 STEPS + LOOP BAND)
   Each .gm-step carries inline custom properties:
     --sa      step accent fill      --sa-ink  AA-safe accent text on navy
     --sa-num  numeral color on fill --sa-rgb  accent RGB channels
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-section {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(560px 420px at 8% 12%, rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.08), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(560px 420px at 92% 45%, rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.08), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(520px 400px at 12% 85%, rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.06), transparent 70%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.gm-timeline {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
}
/* Central seven-color spine */
.gm-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 4px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        var(--haven-blue) 0%,
        var(--teal) 17%,
        var(--radiant-gold) 34%,
        var(--haven-mint) 50%,
        var(--purple) 67%,
        var(--kgold) 84%,
        var(--trust-blue-light) 100%);
    opacity: 0.9;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.gm-step {
    position: relative;
    width: calc(50% - 56px);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.gm-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.gm-step:nth-child(odd) { margin-right: auto; }
.gm-step:nth-child(even) { margin-left: auto; }

/* Node: numbered gem sitting on the spine */
.gm-node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--sa);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 6px rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.22),
        0 10px 26px -8px rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.8);
    z-index: 1;
}
.gm-step:nth-child(odd) .gm-node { right: -88px; }
.gm-step:nth-child(even) .gm-node { left: -88px; }
.gm-num {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--sa-num);
}

/* Connector nub from card edge to the spine */
.gm-step::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.75), rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.1));
}
.gm-step:nth-child(odd)::after { right: -56px; }
.gm-step:nth-child(even)::after {
    left: -56px;
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.75), rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.1));
}

/* Step card */
.gm-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.4);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.9rem 1.6rem;
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.55);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.gm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.7);
    box-shadow:
        0 26px 52px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
        0 0 34px -12px rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.65),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.7);
}
.gm-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.45);
    color: var(--sa-ink);
}
.gm-icon .svg-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.gm-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.gm-kicker {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--sa-ink);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.gm-points {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.gm-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--on-navy);
}
.gm-points li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.62em;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sa);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.7);
}

/* Loop-back band: step 7 feeds step 1 */
.gm-loop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.08);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.5);
    color: var(--on-navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.gm-loop strong { color: var(--radiant-gold); font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; }
.gm-loop-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    color: var(--radiant-gold);
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    animation: loopSpin 14s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes loopSpin { to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }

/* Timeline collapses to a left spine on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gm-timeline::before { left: 27px; transform: none; }
    .gm-step,
    .gm-step:nth-child(odd),
    .gm-step:nth-child(even) {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        padding-left: 78px;
    }
    .gm-step:nth-child(odd) .gm-node,
    .gm-step:nth-child(even) .gm-node {
        left: 0;
        right: auto;
        top: 6px;
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
    }
    .gm-num { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .gm-step:nth-child(odd)::after,
    .gm-step:nth-child(even)::after {
        left: 54px;
        right: auto;
        top: 32px;
        width: 24px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.75), rgba(var(--sa-rgb), 0.1));
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gm-step { padding-left: 66px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
    .gm-timeline::before { left: 22px; }
    .gm-step:nth-child(odd) .gm-node,
    .gm-step:nth-child(even) .gm-node { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .gm-num { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .gm-step:nth-child(odd)::after,
    .gm-step:nth-child(even)::after { left: 44px; width: 22px; top: 26px; }
    .gm-card { padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem 1.25rem; }
    .gm-loop { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. LIVE CAMPAIGN AD CARDS
   Each card carries --ac (accent), --ac-ink (AA text), --ac-rgb via modifier.
   ========================================================================== */
.campaigns-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}
.ad-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}
.ad-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.4);
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 48px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 0 44px -20px rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.55),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.55);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.ad-card:hover,
.ad-card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.75);
    box-shadow:
        0 34px 64px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        0 0 60px -14px rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.7),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.75);
}
/* Pointer-following halo, driven by --mx/--my from js/main.js */
.ad-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 24%),
        rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.16), transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.ad-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.ad-card--bathrooms  { --ac: var(--teal);   --ac-ink: var(--teal-ink);   --ac-rgb: var(--teal-rgb); }
.ad-card--kitchens   { --ac: var(--kgold);  --ac-ink: var(--kgold-ink);  --ac-rgb: var(--kgold-rgb); }
.ad-card--stairlifts { --ac: var(--purple); --ac-ink: var(--purple-ink); --ac-rgb: var(--purple-rgb); }

.ad-card-media {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 0;
}
.ad-card-media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}
.ad-card-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.9rem;
}
.ad-card-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--ac);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.ad-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ad-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--on-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ad-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    color: var(--ac-ink);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(var(--ac-rgb), 0.45);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.ad-card-link .svg-icon {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.ad-card-link:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--ac-ink); }
.ad-card-link:hover .svg-icon { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

.ad-grid-note {
    margin: 2.75rem auto 0;
    max-width: 640px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--on-navy-soft);
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .ad-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 560px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FAMILIES vs PARTNERS VALUE GRID + CHECK LISTS
   ========================================================================== */
.value-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.value-card { padding: 2.75rem 2.75rem 2.5rem; }
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.value-card--families {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 50%);
    border-color: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.4);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.55);
}
.value-card--partners {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 50%);
    border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.4);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        inset 0 3px 0 rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.55);
}

/* Check / cross lists: inline SVG data-URI masks, tinted per list */
.check-list, .cross-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.check-list li, .cross-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    padding-left: 2.3rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.check-list li:last-child, .cross-list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.check-list li::before, .cross-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.18em;
    width: 1.25em;
    height: 1.25em;
    background-color: var(--radiant-gold);
    -webkit-mask: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="2.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14"/><path d="M9 11l3 3L22 4"/></svg>') center / contain no-repeat;
    mask: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="2.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14"/><path d="M9 11l3 3L22 4"/></svg>') center / contain no-repeat;
}
.check-list--teal li::before { background-color: var(--teal-ink); }
.check-list--gold li::before { background-color: var(--radiant-gold); }
.cross-list li { color: var(--on-navy-soft); }
.cross-list li::before {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    -webkit-mask: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="2.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"/><path d="m15 9-6 6"/><path d="m9 9 6 6"/></svg>') center / contain no-repeat;
    mask: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="2.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"/><path d="m15 9-6 6"/><path d="m9 9 6 6"/></svg>') center / contain no-repeat;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. CYCLE SUMMARY BAND (sketch bottom row)
   ========================================================================== */
.cycle-band {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 3.25rem;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.cycle-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.cycle-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cycle-chip--blue   { color: var(--haven-blue-ink); border-color: rgba(var(--haven-blue-rgb), 0.55); background: rgba(var(--haven-blue-rgb), 0.14); }
.cycle-chip--teal   { color: var(--teal-ink);       border-color: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.55);       background: rgba(var(--teal-rgb), 0.12); }
.cycle-chip--purple { color: var(--purple-ink);     border-color: rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.55);     background: rgba(var(--purple-rgb), 0.12); }
.cycle-chip--amber  { color: var(--kgold-ink);      border-color: rgba(var(--kgold-rgb), 0.55);      background: rgba(var(--kgold-rgb), 0.12); }
.cycle-chip--gold   { color: var(--deep-navy);      border-color: rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.8);        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe98a, var(--radiant-gold)); }
.cycle-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.cycle-arrow .svg-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .cycle-band { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }
    .cycle-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
    .cycle-chip { white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. SHARED GOAL PLAQUE
   ========================================================================== */
.goal-section { padding-top: 3rem; }
.goal-plaque {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, #12345c, var(--deep-navy) 60%, #0b2240) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(135deg, #f6d979, #d4a72c 45%, #f6d979) border-box;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px -25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
        0 0 60px -20px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.5);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.goal-plaque::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(420px 200px at 50% 0%, rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.14), transparent 70%);
}
.goal-eyebrow {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe98a, var(--radiant-gold));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(210, 158, 46, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.goal-eyebrow .svg-icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.goal-statement {
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.goal-statement .goal-gold { color: var(--radiant-gold); }
.goal-support {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--on-navy-soft);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .goal-plaque { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .goal-statement { font-size: 1.55rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. PARTNERSHIP CTA PANEL (navy head + cream body, gold frame)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section { padding-bottom: 7rem; }
.cta-panel {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 6px;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    background:
        linear-gradient(var(--deep-navy), var(--deep-navy)) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(135deg, #f6d979, #d4a72c 45%, #f6d979) border-box;
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 60px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
        0 0 52px -18px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.45);
}
.cta-panel__head {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.8rem;
}
/* Periodic glint sweeping the navy header, mirrors the financing badge */
.cta-panel__head::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 45%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: translateX(-140%) skewX(-14deg);
    animation: badgeGlint 7s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes badgeGlint {
    0%, 76%   { transform: translateX(-140%) skewX(-14deg); }
    90%, 100% { transform: translateX(340%) skewX(-14deg); }
}
.cta-panel__body {
    background: var(--cream-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-panel__body h2 {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    text-shadow: none;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-panel__body p {
    color: var(--text-grey);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}
.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-phone {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.9);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.cta-phone .svg-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--accent-gold); }
.cta-phone:hover { color: var(--trust-blue-dark); border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.cta-fine {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-grey);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 480px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cta-panel__body { padding: 2rem 1.4rem; }
    .cta-panel__body h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. FOOTER (matches the landing page family)
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background-color: var(--trust-blue-dark);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    color: var(--cream-white);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 6rem;
}
footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
footer a:hover { color: white; }

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    text-align: left;
}
.footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--trust-blue-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-col p { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.92rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-social a,
.social-link {
    position: relative;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.35s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.social-link svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
    fill: currentColor;
    animation: social-float 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: var(--float-delay, 0s);
}
.social-link:nth-child(2) { --float-delay: 0.45s; }
.social-link:nth-child(3) { --float-delay: 0.9s; }
.social-link:nth-child(4) { --float-delay: 1.35s; }
.social-link--facebook { --brand: #1877f2; --ink: #ffffff; }
.social-link--medium   { --brand: #ffffff; --ink: #0f0f0f; }
.social-link--x        { --brand: #ffffff; --ink: #0f0f0f; }
.social-link--youtube  { --brand: #ff0000; --ink: #ffffff; }
.social-link:hover,
.social-link:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
    background: var(--brand);
    border-color: var(--brand);
    color: var(--ink);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px var(--brand), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.social-link:hover svg { animation: social-pop 0.45s ease; }
@keyframes social-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}
@keyframes social-pop {
    0% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
    45% { transform: scale(1.22) rotate(8deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
}
.footer-social-note { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.6; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 1.75rem; }
    .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. MODALS (PRIVACY / TERMS)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.modal-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    max-width: 650px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transform: scale(0.95); transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-card { transform: scale(1); }
.modal-card h3 {
    color: var(--trust-blue);
    text-shadow: none;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.modal-updated {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #718096;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}
.modal-body-copy { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-grey); line-height: 1.7; }
.modal-body-copy h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    text-shadow: none;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.modal-body-copy p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; }
.modal-close-row {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .modal-card { padding: 2rem 1.4rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. MOBILE STICKY CTA BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-cta-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-cta-bar {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        z-index: 1200;
        padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
        padding-bottom: calc(0.7rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
        background: rgba(10, 30, 54, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.35);
        box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        width: 100%;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.55rem;
        padding: 1rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        text-decoration: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    }
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn .svg-icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    /* Gold conversion bar: the page's single mobile action */
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn--call {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe98a 0%, var(--radiant-gold) 48%, #f2c623 100%);
        color: #2d3748;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(210, 158, 46, 0.45);
    }
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn--call:hover,
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn--call:focus {
        color: #2d3748;
    }
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

    /* Reserve room so the bar never covers the footer or CTA content */
    body { padding-bottom: calc(84px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); }
    html { scroll-padding-bottom: 110px; }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .mobile-cta-bar { padding: 0.6rem 0.65rem; }
    .mobile-cta-bar__btn {
        padding: 0.9rem 0.6rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. SCROLL REVEAL SYSTEM
   Hidden state applies only when JS is running (html.js set in <head>),
   so content is never lost without JavaScript.
   ========================================================================== */
html.js .reveal-target {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
                transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
html.js .reveal-target.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. REDUCED MOTION SAFEGUARDS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .offer-track { animation: none; }
    .offer-bar { overflow-x: auto; }
    .offer-bar::after { display: none; }
    .offer-bar .offer-group[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
    header { animation: none; }
    .hero-seal { animation: none; }
    .hero-emotional { animation: none; }
    .blob { animation: none; }
    .glass-panel-dark::before { display: none; }
    .cta-panel__head::after { display: none; }
    .btn-pulse { animation: none; }
    .gm-loop-arrow { animation: none; }
    .social-link svg { animation: none; }
    .social-link:hover,
    .social-link:focus-visible { transform: none; }
    .gm-card:hover,
    .ad-card:hover,
    .ad-card:focus-within,
    .trust-strip-card:hover,
    .cycle-chip:hover,
    .vertical-chip:hover,
    .btn:hover { transform: none; }
    .ad-card::before { display: none; }
    html.js .reveal-target {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 3.2rem; letter-spacing: -1px; }
    h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-container { justify-content: center; }
    .glass-panel-dark { padding: 2rem; }
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .diff-card, .value-card { padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-spacer { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
    .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
    .hero { padding: 3rem 0 2rem; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.5px; line-height: 1.12; }
    .hero p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .hero-concrete-line { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    footer { padding: 3rem 0; margin-top: 3rem; }
    footer img { height: 100px !important; }
    .cta-section { padding-bottom: 4rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .glass-panel-dark { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hero p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .hero-support-line { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
    .hero-emotional { font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .section-spacer { padding: 2.75rem 0; }
    .hero-cta-row .btn { width: 100%; }
    .ad-card-body { padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .container { padding: 0 0.85rem; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; letter-spacing: 0; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .glass-panel-dark { padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem; }
    .btn { padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
}